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Become a Leader in Cybersecurity this Fall—General Interest Meeting Feb. 28

Wednesday, February 14, 2018, By Matt Wheeler

In today’s hyperconnected world, cyberattacks on our institutions and personal information are increasing. Governments and industries alike need well-trained experts to protect us. This fall, the Cybersecurity Semester (CSS) returns to the University to teach computer science and computer engineering students from…

Arts & Culture

School of Education’s Inaugural Keith Distinguished Speaker Series to Feature Pinkney Family

Wednesday, February 14, 2018, By Jennifer Russo

A new School of Education lecture series devoted to early childhood literacy debuts this week with the most prominent family in the field of children’s literature and illustration.

Campus & Community

How the Kissing Bench Made Believers Out of One Couple

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Liz Peck ’14 and Brian Balduzzi ’12 had been dating for two years when Balduzzi’s mom suggested the couple make a stop at the “Kissing Bench” on campus. It was right after Balduzzi’s Commencement ceremony, and Balduzzi’s mom, Joanne, told…

Business Insider

How to Find Success in Your Relationship

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Business Insider recently published an article entitled “How to tell if someone is right for you.” The article quoted Arts and Sciences assistant professor of psychology Laura VanderDrift, who talked about the importance of mutual…

Arts & Culture

Light Work, UVP, and PAL Project Awarded Grants from Joy of Giving Something Inc.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, By News Staff

Light Work, Urban Video Project (UVP) and Photography and Literacy Project (PAL Project) have received $300,000 in grants from the Joy of Giving Something, Inc. (JGS). Distributed over the next three years, the funds will support education initiatives, artist residencies and…

Campus & Community

Registration Open for Why Sleep is So Important Webinar for Faculty and Staff

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, By News Staff

Quality, restful sleep and getting enough of it at the right times, is essential to your health and wellbeing. However, surveys conducted by the National Sleep Foundation reveal that 60 percent of American adults report having sleep problems a few…

Health & Society

Sport Management Alumnus Promotes Olympic Athletes of Team Visa

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

At the Olympics in PyeongChang, Brian Meyer ’11 is cheering on a roster of international athletes. Meyer, an account manager with Endeavor (formerly WME|IMG), works with the Visa Olympic Sponsorship team, managing the 54 Olympic and Paralympic athletes for the…

Campus & Community

University Opens the Office of the University Ombuds, Announces Search Committee to Identify Permanent Ombuds

Tuesday, February 13, 2018, By News Staff

The Office of the University Ombuds provides a venue for complaints, conflicts or concerns that visitors do not wish to address through other official University channels. These might include interpersonal conflicts or questions about University policies, practices or services.

Health & Society

Supermodel, Body Image Advocate Emme Visits University Feb. 27-28

Monday, February 12, 2018, By Michele Barrett

Falk College and the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will host supermodel and body image advocate Emme ’85 for a series of campus events that are free and open to the public and that coincide with National Eating…

Arts & Culture

Purple Reign: Prince’s Commitment to Social Justice Overlooked, James Gordon William Says

Friday, February 9, 2018, By Renée K. Gadoua

James Gordon Williams first heard Prince’s music as a high school student. “The album Sign ‘O’ the Times (1987) was popular then and Prince’s music videos were available via MTV-style music video channels,” recalls Williams, assistant professor of African American Studies in…