This fall semester, students do not have to wait until Thanksgiving for a break from their hectic class schedules. The University has decided to create Fall Weekend Break from October 14 to 16, which results in the cancellation of Friday classes.
News
Valet Parking Service Cancelled for Students
With one day’s notice, the University announced on October 4 that its valet parking service with Advanced Parking Concepts would be cancelled on October 5.
Hawks Receive Info on Degrees at Majors Fair
The Center for Student Success (CSS) sponsored its annual Majors Fair and Ex Ed Expo last Wednesday, October 5 in Anacon Hall from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, where all academic departments and schools were represented.
Online Calculators May Help Parents
Students Will be Able to Calculate the Exact Cost of Their Possible Schools
Students applying to college this fall have a new tool to help them compare costs at various campuses. This month, so called “net price calculators” will appear on the websites of colleges nationwide, giving students and parents an idea of how much financial aid they could receive months before a formal offer arrives.
Hero Walk Will Have First Run in Ocean City
The University is taking a stand against drunk driving this year by joining The Hero Campaign and participating in its first annual “Hero Walk.” The event will be held at the Ocean City Boardwalk on Sunday, October 23.
“Fat Talk Free Week” to Start on October 16
Fat Talk Free Week is a body image awareness campaign that has been launched in universities nationwide since 2008. The University will promote our first Fat Talk Free Week this October 16 to 22.
“Houseless Not Hopeless” Gives an Insight to Poverty for Students
Twenty-five percent of homeless people are under the age of 18, according to a statistic posted around campus last weekend.
Here Comes the Sun
Seven Buildings on Campus to Have Solar Panels Installed
The University has announced its plan to install solar panels on seven campus buildings through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) before the end of the year.
Former N.J. Governor to Serve as 2011-2012 Public Servant in Residence
Brendan Byrne, who served as the 47th Governor of the State of New Jersey from 1974 to 1982, will take on a new role as the University’s Public Servant in Residence for the 20112012 academic year.
Community Garden Reports 8.2% Increase in Food Production
The University’s Community Garden, a field study project initiated by former Graduate student Sean Foran in 2010, experienced an 8.2% increase on top of their primary goal of 1,000 pounds of food grown, which was then donated to local organizations, this past summer.