On October 16, the first official University task force was charged with the duty of dealing with the academic schedule and framing system. The task force was created by Dr. Thomas S. Pearson, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Dr. Donald Smith, Faculty Council member.
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Unique Paralympic Silver Medalist Visits the University
On Tuesday, October 23, in honor of National Disability Awareness Month, Matt Stutzman, “the Armless Archer” gave a presentation in Anacon Hall at 1:00 pm to talk about his dream to make history. Stutzman, although born without arms, is a Paralympic Silver Medalist.
The Psychological Counseling Department Moves Off Campus
The Department of Psychological Counseling has moved 1.75 miles from campus to the Monmouth Park Corporate Center, according to Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Thomas Pearson.
Students Try to See Eye to Eye
University students Christina Gonzalez and Dana Oppenheim told an audience at Bey Hall about a new program that they are starting for the University called Eye to Eye on October 24.
President Obama Wins Re-Election
President Barack Obama defeated Republican nominee Mitt Romney to earn a second term as President of the United States by an Electoral College count of 332 to 206 on November 6.
Campus Re-Opens and Lives Begin Again
Although Hurricane Sandy left miles of destruction along the shores of New Jersey, the University was fortunate enough to have minor damage.
University Closed for Classes, Open for Victims
While many students went home to avoid being on campus for the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, the University opened up its doors to the outside community and offered up the Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC) and Boylan Gymnaisum as a shelter for 1,050 people from all over the state.
Pollak Theater Welcomes Christopher McDougall
The Journalist and Author Discusses his Bestselling Book
Kickin’ It in First Year Seminara
The Most Beautiful Game: How Soccer Explains the World is a new First Year Seminar course taught by Assistant Professor of History Maryanne Rhett. With background knowledge in the Middle East and world history, Rhett created the course to teach students about history, while tying in memorable moments from soccer.
Campus Posts Low Scores on Judiciary, Higher on Presidency in Outlook Poll
TheOutlookran an informal political knowledge poll where University students scored an average of four to seven correct answers. It contained questions regarding the presidency, legislature, judiciary and United States history.