Mathews Promoted to Associate Dean for College of Sciences

Terri Mathews, who has managed the undergraduate program in the College of Sciences for more than a decade as assistant dean, has been promoted to associate dean. (Full Story)

Polonko to Speak on 'Engaging Students Across Disciplines' for Provost's Series

The Provost's Conversations on Teaching and Learning, a brown bag lunch series, continues Oct. 27 with a discussion led by Karen Polonko, University Professor of sociology and criminal justice. (Full Story)

Don't Forget to Turn in Your CVC Pledge Card; First Prize Drawing Is Oct. 24

As an incentive to turn in pledge forms early to the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, ODU employees will be entered in weekly prize drawings throughout the fund drive, which continues until the end of the fall semester. (Full Story)

'Asian Seasons' Offers Variety of Cultural Programs This Month

The Office of Intercultural Relations presents "Asian Seasons," a weeklong series of programs starting Oct. 24. The programs offer an opportunity to learn more about Asian cultures, traditions and people. (Full Story)

Warner Is Guest Speaker for Oct. 24 Dinner Sponsored by World Affairs Council, ODU

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will headline a dinner hosted by the World Affairs Council, in partnership with ODU's Economics Club of Hampton Roads and ODU Town-N-Gown, on Monday, Oct. 24. (Full Story)

Expert in Remote Sensing of Pollution Is New Chemistry Chair (Full Story)

AUA, Women's Caucus Hosting Deans Panel Oct. 27 (Full Story)

LGBTQ Safe Space Ally Training Offered in November (Full Story)

Students Can Apply for Paid Internships at General Assembly Session (Full Story)

Student Dance Association Presents Choreography Showcase Oct. 20 and 21 (Full Story)

Public Seminar on Impact of Sea Level Rise on Marshes (Full Story)

From Truant to Top Student, Devon Taylor Is on a Health Care Mission

To see Devon Taylor today wearing the white lab coat and dapper bow tie as he chats with his mentors at ODU, it's hard to believe that 12 years ago he was a teenaged truant living in the slums of Flint, Mich. (Full Story)

Homecoming Redux – A Photo Essay

Homecoming 2011 had a little bit of everything: from football, tailgating and a parade, to the Founders' Day luncheon, Alumni Honors dinner and Hall of Fame banquet. (Full Story)

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