The University’s associate professor of criminal justice and human services, Benjamin B. Tucker, was nominated by Barack Obama for Deputy Director of State, Local and Tribal Affairs. This position would be under the Office of National Drug Control policy.
Maria's Tower over capacity
Due to an increase in enrollment in the University’s class of 2013, some Maria’s Tower resident must now share their room with two other students. Along with tripling some rooms in Maria’s Tower, more freshmen have been placed in housing at 55 John St., Hotel St. George and 55 Clark St.
Last week marked the eighth anniversary since of 9/11 attacks. The events sent shock waves that the world will never forget. It could not hit any closer to home to the students and alumni of the University.
Students testing electronic reader this fall
Amazon, who released the Kindle DX this past spring, have partnered with the University Student Pilot Program. The University is among five other schools to be testing the new Kindle. Four University courses will get to test the electronic reader.
America’s obsession with swine flu may have simmered down, but the immediate threat still remains. As school moves back into the fall semester, students, parents and teachers are still cautious over the life threatening disease.
Five students were handpicked by the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and accepted into the Seidenberg Scholars Program through which they will receive scholarship money to cover all tuition expenses and receive an education in one of the first comprehensive schools of computing in the United States.
Dr. Ganesan Ravishanker is taking over as the University’s new Vice President and Chief of Information (CIO). With 22 years of experience in Wesleyan University’s Information Technology (IT) department, Ravishanker is prepared for the job.
Some kindergartners still waiting to attend their first day of school
While most of the 1.1 million NYC public school kids started school over a week ago, some kids were turned away for overcrowding.
