December 6, 2002

News for Faculty, Staff, Students & Friends

Volume 32, No. 8

Headlines

Bill Quinn appointed interim campus police chief Isenhour play takes third in one-act competition Board of Visitors to meet on campus Dec. 12-13 Profs elected fellows of American Physical Society Wilson’s book lauded by History Book Club Faculty invited to library “get-acquainted” events Economic Outlook Conference is Jan. 15 Faculty in demand by Portsmouth Kiwanis Club President Runte’s contribution of first year’s raise will fund gift certificates for 300 employees Economics students take first place in Federal Reserve Bank competition Employees honored at Service Awards ceremony Old Dominion forwards eight nominations for SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Awards More news

Photo by Chuck Thomas A Season of Light A lighted wreath and candles help brighten the night at Old Dominion’s second annual Illumination on Dec. 3. Despite the windy, frigid weather, many members of the campus community joined the celebration in front of Webb Center, which included music by the University Chorale and holiday greetings from international students. Post managing editor tapped as commencement speaker Two media titans – Washington Post Managing Editor Steve Coll and Landmark Communications founder Frank Batten – will take part in commencement at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The program for more than 2,000 graduates will be the first held in the Ted Constant Convocation Center... Full story Outstanding scholars announced Six graduates will be recognized as the university’s outstanding scholars during commencement Dec. 15...Full story Navy officers to take part in virtual ceremony How do you put a cap and gown on a television monitor? That will be the question when the first Navy nuclear officer graduates of Old Dominion’s unique Master’s of Engineering Management (MEM) degree program take part – some in person on campus and several via broadcast from around the country – in the program’s inaugural “virtual commencement” ceremony Dec. 15...Full story

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