ODU Defeats Notre Dame in the First Round of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

The ODU Monarchs toppled 6th seed Notre Dame, 51-50, in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Thursday, March 18. The Monarchs advance to the second round against 3rd seed Baylor University on Saturday. 

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ODU and City of Norfolk Present 2010 ONFilm Festival: Field of Dream[s]

For the fourth consecutive year, Old Dominion University and the city of Norfolk are coming together to present the ONFilm Festival. This year's event, "Field of Dream[s]" - an exploration of the magic of the cinematic imagination - will run from March 24-27 on the ODU campus.

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Caviar and Sushi Get Conservationism Attention from ODU's Carpenter

Old Dominion University marine biologist Kent Carpenter, who has been promoting conservationism around the globe in recent years, has found himself this month at the center of widely publicized regulatory efforts that would affect the supply of caviar and sushi.

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Lady Monarchs to Take On Providence College in Second Round of WNIT

The ODU Lady Monarchs will travel to Rhode Island on Monday, March 22 to face the Providence College Friars for second round action in the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT).

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Panel to Examine Ethics of Robots in War

Old Dominion University's Institute for Ethics and Public Affairs (IEPA) will host "Robot Warrior Ethics," a panel discussion examining the ethical issues arising from the use of robots in war, on Wednesday, March 24.

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Martinat to Present CCPO Seminar on Continental Shelf Flows

Guillaume Martinat, a postgraduate researcher at Old Dominion University's Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography (CCPO), will give a talk at the center Monday, March 22, about his studies of the shallow continental shelf flows that transport sediment and bioactive material.

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Dragas Hall renovation scheduled for spring 2011 completion

Renovation of the oldest remaining building in the center of campus, Dragas Hall, is well under way, and it is anticipated that the $6.8 million general obligation bond project will be completed by spring break of next year.[ Complete Story ]

Employees Have Opportunity to Meet With President Broderick During Monarch Mornings

ODU President John R. Broderick will meet with ODU employees from every office during a series of Monarch Mornings.

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Campus Community Campaign encourages ODU employees to make their 'second home' a top priority

The 2010 Campus Community Campaign kicked off March 15, and from now until May 3 Old Dominion employees will have a chance to contribute to the university's annual fund drive.

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Employee giving tops $115,000 in latest CVC fund drive

Old Dominion closed the books on its participation in the annual Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign March 18 with a gift basket drawing that was open to employees who contributed during the fall 2009 fund drive. Andy Rondeau, an assistant coach for the Monarchs football team, won the basket, which was provided by the Office of University Events.

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