August 25, 2006

News for Faculty, Staff, Students & Friends

Volume 36, No. 2

Headlines

Maglev approach shows promise Rufus Tonelson, 1911 - 2006: ODU pioneer leaves behind rich legacy Alumni Assn. announces creation of Thoroughgood Scholarships Campus police chief serious about tackling crime Favorite books of faculty on exhibit through 31st Prof’s new book looks at infuriating, mean people Seven programs rank among nation’s Top 100 Incoming freshmen perform oceanography research on transatlantic sailing voyage ODU researcher leads team studying injury risk factors among athletes Old Dominion ranked 145th in Washington Monthly’s College Guide Numerous construction projects on tap for 2006-07 Art dept. acquires old press, rare typeface collection Albin to compete in 2007 Senior Olympics More news		PHOTO BY STEVE DANIEL Book review Ashley Smith, a sophomore chemistry major from Newport News, looks over the stacks at the University Bookstore in preparation for the fall semester. Runte urges spending additional funds wisely Using time as the theme for her State of the University address the morning of Aug. 23, President Roseann Runte noted that Old Dominion appropriately recognized the passage of time during its 75th anniversary celebration last year and she expressed pride in the many achievements of current faculty and staff, saying, “I know they will stand the test of time and be heralded in the future.” Full story

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