November 15, 2002

News for Faculty, Staff, Students & Friends

Volume 32, No. 7

Headlines Illumination coming to Kaufman Mall Dec. 3 Nov. 19 blood drive offers unique competition for CAA’s 10 institutions New parking plan in place for Constant Center events Army ROTC team wins brigade event for 1st time Children’s books, gifts on sale today at Child Study Ctr. HACE collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets Financial adviser to speak at Women’s Caucus lunch Sailor wins Singlehanded National Championship Offices can request free student help for projects Native American heritage to be showcased next week Field hockey tourney opens Nov. 16 at Foreman Field Parade, basketball games highlight Homecoming 2002 Office decorating contest set for Thursday, Nov. 21 Obituaries: Delinda E. “Dee” Knight, Herbert A. Gygi More news

Photo by Chuck Thomas Veterans Honored Former President Al Rollins, President Roseann Runte and Rear Adm. David Architzel, USN, pay silent tribute to those who lost their lives in defense of America during the Veterans Day observance Nov. 12 in Webb Center. Rollins, who spoke briefly for the program, served in the Air Force during World War II and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He said the best way to honor veterans would be to undertake “a relentless drive for peace in the world.” New format in store for December commencement December commencement will have a new look, as well as a new location – the Ted Constant Convocation Center – this year. A major change in format will be the absence of individual college ceremonies, but the Dec. 15 graduation will not lack for pomp and circumstance. During the commencement program, as their names are called, participating graduates will walk across the stage, shake hands with President Roseann Runte and their respective dean, and receive their alumni certificate and key chain. Pictures will be taken of each graduate with President Runte..... Full story Bond referendum approval sets stage for renovation and construction The results of the Nov. 5 higher education bond referendum – an endorsement of the demonstrated need for renovation and new construction by 73 percent of Virginia voters who cast their ballots – was certainly well received on the campuses of the commonwealth’s public colleges and universities. For Old Dominion, it means more than $44 million to renovate four buildings and to construct two new facilities for teaching and research....Full story