New business college dean announced
Northeastern Provost Stephen Director announced Friday that Hugh Courtney will serve as dean of the College of Business Administration starting in July. Courtney was vice dean of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. “Hugh Courtney’s background and unique skills align perfectly with Northeastern’s emphasis on experiential learning, use-inspired research and global programs,” Director said in a statement. Courtney is taking over for Thomas Moore, who resigned because of medical issues and died last year.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff

Krentzman Quad to hold ice carving competition
Northeastern’s International Student and Scholar Institute is hosting an ice carving competition in Krentzman Quad Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their “creative talents and chisels to create magnificent ice sculptures at the 17th annual international ice carving competition.” Students can register a team or join a team that is already formed at http://conta.cc/NEUice.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff

Seniors to celebrate 100 days until graduation
Seniors at Northeastern can celebrate being 100 days from graduation in a party at Matthews Arena Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will include skating, music and desserts and the student group with the most participants present will win a pizza party in the Varsity Club.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff

‘Do it in the Dark’ challenges energy use
“Do it in the Dark,” a competition between freshmen dorm buildings to reduce energy consumption will start Wednesday and last for two weeks. The competition is sponsored by the Husky Environmental Action Team.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff

Baker bringing sweets to Xhibition Kitchen
Judy Rosenberg, author of “The Rosie’s Bakery All-Butter, Cream-Filled, Sugar-Packed Baking Book,” will be in the Xhibition Kitchen Wednesday for a free cooking demo and book signing. Rosenberg started the first Rosie’s Bakery in 1974 and now has three locations in greater Boston.
– Melissa Werthmann, News Staff

Man killed by train at Ruggles
An unidentified man who was struck by an Amtrak train near Ruggles Station Tuesday evening has died, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) spokesman Joe Pesaturo said.
Amtrak Northeast Regional train No. 174 from Richmond, Va., to South Station hit the man around 6:25 p.m. MBTA Transit Police are investigating the incident.
– Gal Tziperman Lotan, News Staff