Ambitious ODU Film Project Responds to “Birth of a Nation”
To mark the centennial anniversary of the landmark film "Birth of a Nation" and explore African-American responses to its controversial 1915 release, Avi Santo, director of Old Dominion's Institute of Humanities, arranged for an inspirational evening of film, expert commentary and new music -- and also conceived a short film.
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Darden College Dean Jane Bray Elected to Leadership Role of National Higher Education Alliance
Jane Bray, dean of Old Dominion University's Darden College of Education, was recently chosen as chair-elect of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, a nationwide alliance of education preparation programs at colleges and universities.
ODU Psychology Prof’s Study on Student-Drinking Intervention Getting National Attention
Old Dominion psychology professor James Henson is lead author of a recently released study that looks at the effectiveness of alcohol interventions on different types of people.
World of Fun in Store at ODU’s 7th Annual International Festival
Come celebrate the cultures, ethnicities and traditions of more than 60 countries at Old Dominion's 7th annual International Festival, to be held Sun., April 12 at the Constant Convocation Center.
Sea Level Rise Event Gives Region a ‘Reality Check’ on Cooperation
Civic leaders, emergency planners, environmental advocates and other stakeholders in the shared struggle against rising sea levels gathered at Old Dominion University on Tuesday, March 17 for a "reality check" about how the region is facing this issue together.
Tech Visionary and Entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki Visits ODU March 30; Events Rescheduled from February
Two weeks of inclement weather will not keep Old Dominion University from celebrating entrepreneurship with a true visionary in the discipline. Guy Kawasaki, tech evangelist, author, venture capitalist and entrepreneur, will visit Old Dominion University on Monday, March 30.
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Across Campus - A Photo Essay
For the first time in years, representatives from a sizeable cross-section of the National Football League's teams came to Foreman Field for Old Dominion's "Pro Day." Under the watchful eyes of the NFL scouts, players including Taylor Heinicke, Larry Pinkard and Antonio Vaughn underwent strength, agility and speed testing. Photos by Chuck Thomas.
A Picture is Worth...
Photo by David Hollingsworth
"It's a dog's life," is a refrain typically used to denote an unpleasant situation. But, for "Huero," life doesn't appear so bad. Recent grad, Stephanie Ramirez is pictured helping Bryan Mason study in the hallway outside the Strome Entrepreneurial Center. Ramirez was in the building to clean out her locker and along for the visit was her pooch, Huero.