ODU "Heroes" Held Snow Storm’s Effects at Bay
A no-surrender attitude was on display across University departments during recent storm events that grounded to a halt much of the rest of Hampton Roads. With nearly 5,000 residential students on campus, it required a near-Herculean effort, by hundreds of ODU employees, to ensure the community's needs were met.
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ODU Provost Carol Simpson to Step Down June 30, Return to Teaching/Research
Old Dominion University announced Wednesday, March 4 that Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Carol Simpson will step down from her position, overseeing academic and budgetary affairs, to return to teaching and research. Simpson served in her current position since January, 2008. Her move will be effective June 30.
Snowy Weather Prompts Rescheduling of ODU Events
After two weeks of inclement weather, several events planned for February at Old Dominion University have been rescheduled.
FEMA Listening Session March 11 One of Three Sea Level Rise-Themed Events to be Hosted at ODU in March
Old Dominion University will host a "listening session" March 11, being conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency about the new Federal Flood Risk Management Standard implementation.
New Racks, Fixit Stations to Enhance ODU Biking Experience
The addition of 27 new bike racks in March will increase the total on campus to nearly 300, with spaces for 2,500 bicycles. In addition, a pair of "Fixit" stations, stand-alone units that provide the equipment needed for cyclists to perform their own minor repairs, will also be installed outside Perry Library and Webb Center, so even flat tires and broken chains will now have trouble slowing the two-wheeled momentum.
ODU Human Resources Management Students Seek to 'Clothes the Gap'
Society for Human Resources Management students at Old Dominion University will be collecting donated business attire as part of a charitable program known as "Clothes the Gap."
Great Computer Challenge is Inspiring to Former ITS Director Grace Little
Old Dominion University will host the 30th Great Computer Challenge on Saturday, March 7. The event holds tremendous significance for Grace Little, who helped found it.
CREED Presents its 20th Annual Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Review and Forecast Thursday, March 12
It is a report on the real estate market. But for 20 years, the Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Review and Forecast has offered much more.
ODU Renews Partnership with Statewide Higher Education and Economic Development Partners
Old Dominion University joined Virginia's public institutions of higher education Monday, Feb. 23, in renewing and expanding their commitment to economic development.
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- March 13 is Deadline for Spring John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Nominees; 12 Fall Honorees Recognized
- ODU Prof Michael Pearson Looks Inward for Seventh Book
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- Sea Level Rise Experts Speak as Part of ODU Coastal Engineering Series
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Across Campus - A Photo Essay
ODU hosted its annual Model United Nations Conference (ODUMUNC) for regional high schools February, 19-22. The event took over the entire downtown-Norfolk Sheraton Waterside Hotel for three days of intense role-playing. A staff of 60 ODU students led the event that is widely recognized as the best organized, most professional and realistic UN simulation. Their work was managed by ODU junior Sean McGuffin, conference Secretary-General. Despite snow and record-setting cold outside, the 600 attendees from 40 schools were delighted with the experience. The event was organized by Model UN Director, and senior ODU lecturer, Aaron Karp. Speakers included ODU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Carol Simpson; and Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, Charles Wilson. Photos by Chuck Thomas.
A Picture is Worth...
Photo by Chuck Thomas
When ODU gets snow, the pros are called in to help. And, here, Harlem Globetrotter Handles Franklin demonstrates true multi-tasking form. In truth, Franklin took time out to pose on a snow mound outside the Ted Constant Convocation Center to promote last weekend's Harlem Globetrotters basketball games.