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Blake Bailey Autobiography Named a Finalist for National Book Critics Award
Old Dominion University English professor Blake Bailey was named a finalist this week for a National Book Critics Circle award. Bailey is a finalist in the autobiography category for his memoir: "The Splendid Things We Planned: A Family Portrait."
ODU's Second President James Bugg Passed Away Jan. 15
James L. Bugg, Jr., who served as Old Dominion University's second president between 1969 and 1976 has died in Norfolk. He was 94.
Crowd Celebrates MLK's Passion for Education and Social Justice at 31st Annual Community Leaders' Breakfast
On Monday, Jan. 19, the holiday created in King's memory, a large crowd gathered at Old Dominion University to celebrate his life and passion.
Hoops for the Cure Lady Monarchs Game To Be a Valentine's Day Treat
The Old Dominion University Lady Monarch basketball team is asking you to celebrate Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 with them this year by wearing Pink and supporting the 13th annual Hoops for a Cure basketball game, in support of breast cancer awareness.
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Across Campus - A Photo Essay
On Jan. 19 much of the country took time to honor the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through a variety of activities and remembrance events. At ODU, the legacy of the iconic civil rights crusader was marked by the 31st annual Community Leaders' Breakfast and a Day of Service. Today's gallery features photos from the breakfast, where Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe delivered the keynote address, and during service projects where ODU students volunteered their time at the Norfolk Union Mission Ministries and Norfolk Food Bank. Photos by Chuck Thomas
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Chuck Thomas
There's no mistaking that the spring academic semester is now in full swing. Campus scenes of friends reconnecting after the winter break, poster sales and campus organization recruiting events have been replaced with that of students deeply immersed in class materials. Here, students study in the hallway of Constant Hall during a break between classes.