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President's Blog
This page features the periodic postings from President John R. Broderick. Learn more about ODU and glimpse a day in the life of a college president.
How the Courage of a 6-Year-Old Girl Helped Change the World
February 3, 2012
The ODU campus community, as well as the larger Hampton Roads community, has a rare opportunity Monday night - a chance to see and hear one of the icons from our country's civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges.
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The Bricks and Mortar of Innovation and Student Success
January 25, 2012
In February, Old Dominion will hold the official grand opening of the Learning Commons and Student Success Center at Perry Library.
More >Holiday Wishes for Hampton Roads
December 31, 2011
As this year draws to a close, my wish for Hampton Roads in 2012 is a heightened commitment to grow and support economic development initiatives, and a regional effort to recognize and promote the significant contributions of the many colleges and universities in the area.
More >Monarch Nation Eases the Pain of a Bum Knee
December 5, 2011
Who would have thought I'd learn something from a painfully errant knee? A bum knee did just that and here is our story.
More >Are You a Monarch Citizen?
November 7, 2011
Recently, a group of Old Dominion University students launched the Monarch Citizen campaign in an effort to encourage our community to be more committed to a culture of responsibility, engagement and pride.
Led by Luis Ferreira and Fred Tugas of the Student Government Association, and Greg Walsh, Student Representative of the Board of Visitors, the initiative was rolled out with great success the week of Homecoming.
More >Monarch Pride on Display at Homecoming
October 17, 2011
Spirit and engagement are at the heart of Monarch Nation and nowhere was that more evident than our recent Homecoming.
Countless people have told me how much they enjoyed the Homecoming Parade, the Kaufman Mall Tailgate Fanfest and the football game. School spirit is always high at special events here on campus, but the atmosphere at this year's homecoming celebration seems to have risen to a new level.
More >Welcome Families!
September 27, 2011
This weekend we'll be welcoming nearly 1,000 family members of students to campus for Monarch Family Weekend at Old Dominion University!
While there is a full slate of activities, from planetarium shows, lab tours and academic workshops to a President's Brunch and football game, the biggest draw for parents is to spend time with their sons and daughters. For every parent who has ever lived the bittersweet moment of dropping your child off at college, let me assure you that students are equally as excited to spend time with their parents and families this weekend.
More >ODU Remembers 9-11
September 9, 2011
On Sunday, we will join with the entire country in marking the 10th anniversary of the horrific and pivotal events of September 11, 2001.
More >Good Night Irene and Thanks to So Many
August 29, 2011
For many of us on campus and throughout the Hampton Roads region, we could not wait to utter the words, "Good Night Irene."
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Great College, Great Colleagues
July 25, 2011
Old Dominion University was named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education!
The honor, released today in The Chronicle's fourth annual report on The Academic Workplace, is a result of a survey of nearly 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities. In all, only 111 of the 310 institutions achieved "Great College to Work For" recognition for specific best practices and policies. Old Dominion won honors in the shared governance category.
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