ODU's Gheorghe Is the Organizer of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop in Eastern Europe

Adrian Gheorghe, the Batten Endowed Chair in system of systems engineering at Old Dominion University, is part of a team of critical infrastructure experts who have won a $60,000 grant from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to organize and present an Advanced Research Workshop later this year on "Energy Security in the Black Sea Area."

 

 

 

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Distance Learning Receives Two International Awards

Old Dominion University's Office of Distance Learning, in conjunction with Katherine Kersey, ODU professor of early childhood education, has received two internationally competitive awards, the 2008 Bronze Telly Award and the 2008 Videographer Award, for their multimedia production work on the childhood development training program "101's: A Guide to Positive Discipline (Ages 5-12)."

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J. Hirst Lederle, Former Faculty Member, Dies July 16

John Hirst Lederle, associate professor emeritus of engineering technology, died July 16, 2008, in his Norfolk home. He was 81.

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43rd Street Construction Update

Beginning Wednesday, July 23, construction will start on the center median on 43rd Street. During construction, there will be a change in the traffic pattern.

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Porter's Red-Light Running Research Featured in Ladies' Home Journal Article

An article headlined "Red Light Running" in the August issue of Ladies' Home Journal features the research and advocacy work of Bryan Porter, associate professor of psychology at Old Dominion University.

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ODU to offer Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree

Old Dominion University will offer a new doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) degree program beginning with the spring 2009 semester.

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Yetiv Discusses Energy and US Foreign Policy

Steve Yetiv, professor of political science at Old Dominion University and a Mideast energy expert, was a guest on the WVEC-TV issues-oriented talk show, "On the Record with Joel Rubin," Sunday, July 13. See the complete story for a video link to the program.

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Call for 2009 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards Nominations

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is sponsoring the 23rd annual recognition of the faculty excellence and will select twelve faculty members for the 2009 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards.

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Mobile Monarch Computer Program

Old Dominion University has created the Mobile Monarch Notebook Program to help students ensure they are equipped with computers tailored to their needs and that meet the minimum standards established by the university.

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Fall 2008 Tuition Assistance Deadline is Aug. 1

Effective the Fall 2008 semester, the salary cap for all Tuition Assistance programs is increased to $89,000. The Fall 2008 semester deadline for all tuition assistance programs sponsored and administered by the Department of Human Resources is Friday, August 1, 2008. Completed application and proof of registration must be delivered to the Department of Human Resources by 5 p.m.[ Complete Story ]