Articles by Eric Townsend
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Climate Action Plan forums to be held April 28 & 29
May 5, 2010
Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity this week to provide feedback on ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s draft Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years by setting goals for energy conservation, energy production and commuting.
Environmental activist/author visits ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ for public talk – April 22
May 5, 2010
Annie Leonard, the activist behind the short film “The Story of Stuff,” comes to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ for an April 22 evening lecture on the costs associated with the nation’s consumer-driven culture. Leonard’s appearance in McKinnon Hall, which is free and open to the public, coincides with Earth Day 2010.
2010 POWERless and RecycleMania final results
May 5, 2010
Final results were announced Tuesday for two spring competitions that encourage faculty, staff and students to make lifestyle improvements for maintaining a healthier planet. Read this note for a message from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ President Leo M. Lambert on the importance of both contests.
School of Education honors excellence in KDP induction ceremony
May 4, 2010
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's School of Education honored the academic excellence of 44 undergraduate and graduate students on May 3 as they were inducted into the Sigma Gamma Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ psychology student gives talk at Twin Lakes Retirement Community
May 4, 2010
Senior psychology major Kimberly Duggins gave a talk May 3 at Twin Lakes Retirement Community where she shared the results of her Honors research project with Twin Lakes residents, many of whom were participants in her research study.
Somers serves on panel at NACAS conference
May 4, 2010
Broadway stage manager donates show material to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ
May 4, 2010
A longtime Broadway stage manager has gifted to the university a collection of notebooks and other production material that will give students in the Department of Performing Arts an insider’s view of acclaimed shows such as “Equus” starring Daniel Radcliffe and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” with Kathleen Turner.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ names 2010 Lumen Scholars
May 3, 2010
Thirteen rising juniors at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ have been named recipients of the 2010 Lumen Prize, the university’s premier award that comes with a $15,000 scholarship to support and celebrate their academic achievements and research proposals.
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students honored in national competition
May 3, 2010
For the fourth consecutive year, a team from ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ has been recognized for its performance in the prestigious Bateman Competition, which annually showcases the work of public relations students around the country. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ was one of 16 teams to receive an honorable mention in the 2010 competition.
Brian Nienhaus selected as Periclean Faculty Leader
May 3, 2010
Associate professor Brian Nienhaus has been selected as the first Periclean Faculty Leader at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ for his “Business and Sustainability” course, part of the new Periclean Faculty Leadership Program to champion civic engagement in the classroom, on the campus, and in the community.