Dr. Bill Giessen, a chemistry and mechanical engineering professor at Northeastern, died at Brigham and Women’s Hospital March 25 after a long illness. He was 77. Throughout his 40 years of teaching, Dr. Giessen was recognized as an Outstanding Educator of America in American Men and Women of Science, according to The Boston Globe.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology will host “Obama and the Racial Divide,” a lecture on what Obama means for American racial stratification, in 135 Shillman Hall today at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Joan Collins at 617-373-2686. – Bill Shaner, News Staff
President Joseph Aoun commented on the football program's termination, the College of Arts and Sciences restructure and the four-year option, as well as the direction of the university, in a sit-down with members of The News' editorial board Monday.
The fourth academic year of President Joseph Aoun's tenure -- marked by the third anniversary of his inauguration tomorrow -- was characterized by dramatic change within the university.
Some changes met resistance from students, faculty and staff. But, Aoun said in an interview with members of The News' executive board Monday, an institution is constantly changing.
The university will increase tuition to $36,811, a 2.5 percent net increase, for the 2010-2011 academic year, as announced by members of the senior administration last Wednesday. The increase, which is due in large part to an $11.3 million increase to undergraduate financial aid, is the lowest in 50 years, said Senior Vice President of Enrollment and Student Life Philomena Mantella.
Kenneth I. Chenault, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of American Express Company, will deliver the 108th commencement speech to the graduating class of 2010 May 7. “Ken Chenault is an outstanding and admired innovator and business leader of global prominence,” said Renata Nyul, Northeastern director of communications and public relations.
by Jenna Duncan, News Staff
The College Republicans, College Democrats and debate team hosted the first debate Student Government Association (SGA) presidential debate between candidates Ryan Fox and Amanda Sabia Tuesday night, focusing on students, policy and events during...
Kappa Sigma Busts Nuts Against Cancer
Kappa Sigma raised over $600 to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) last week in its annual “Busting Our Nuts to Save Yours” fundraiser, according to a press release. From March 8-12, they sold candy, peanuts, and LIVESTRONG bracelets provided by LAF. The event was sponsored by Coca-Cola and Rockstar Energy Drinks.
The Boston Red Sox, Northeastern students and Fenway residents will be teaming up to clean the Fenway neighborhood as part of Boston Shines 365, Mayor Thomas Menino’s year-round, Boston neighborhood cleanup campaign.
The cleanup will take place this Saturday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The duties vary from picking up loose pieces of trash in parks and on sidewalks, to scrubbing walls and facades that have been defaced in some way, said Marty Ray, manager of public affairs at the Boston Red Sox.
With the snow gone and April right around the corner, baseball season will soon be in full swing for Boston. Although it is one of the most popular landmarks in New England, Fenway Park has more to offer than meets the eye.
Not only can fans cheer on the likes of David Ortiz and Jacoby Ellsbury at a game, but the park offers tours that give visitors a whole new view of the historic field and its home team.
Student Government Association (SGA) President Ryan Fox and Vice President For Academic Affairs Amanda Sabia were nominated as candidates for next year’s SGA presidency, at the senate meeting Monday. Another member of SGA, Jordan Clark, was denied the ability to run for president after the senate rejected Clark’s move to waive the requirement of being an SGA senator for running a presidential campaign.
Gnomon Copy, a main vendor for academic-related printing in the Northeastern community, went out of business Friday. Steven Theiss, the owner of the Huntington Avenue copy shop, closed it Friday afternoon after declaring bankruptcy, said the shop’s operations manager, James Coy. Friday afternoon was the first notice employees were given of the shop’s closing.
