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Professor Leads Rethinking Work-Family Balance Discussion At Sikorsky, Jeanine K. Andreassi Ph.D. Dec 2015

Professor Leads Rethinking Work-Family Balance Discussion At Sikorsky, Jeanine K. Andreassi Ph.D.

Jeanine K. Andreassi

Sacred Heart University’s Jeanine Andreassi, associate professor of management in the Jack Welch College of Business, recently led a discussion titled “Rethinking Work-Family Balance: Coping” at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in Stratford.


Professor Bronwyn Cross-Denny Earns Social Work Award, Bronwyn Cross-Denny Dec 2015

Professor Bronwyn Cross-Denny Earns Social Work Award, Bronwyn Cross-Denny

Bronwyn Cross-Denny

From Wall Street to social worker, Sacred Heart University’s Bronwyn Cross-Denny’s ability to effectively teach social work research to students in an innovative way led to her winning the SAGE Publications and Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) Award for Innovative Teaching in Social Work Education this year.


Jonas Zdanys Named Shu Poet-In-Residence, Jonas Zdanys Oct 2015

Jonas Zdanys Named Shu Poet-In-Residence, Jonas Zdanys

Jonas Zdanys

Sacred Heart University announces the appointment of Jonas Zdanys to the position of poet-in-residence. To date, Zdanys has published 44 books of both his own poetry as well as translations of Lithuanian literature into English; another two books of original verse are scheduled for release in 2016.


Castonguay Named Director Of New School Of Communication & Media Arts, James Castonguay Oct 2015

Castonguay Named Director Of New School Of Communication & Media Arts, James Castonguay

James Castonguay

Professor James Castonguay, chair of SHU’s Department of Communication and Media Studies, has been named director of the University’s new School of Communication and Media Arts (SCMA) to be housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and located in the Frank and Marisa Martire Business & Communications Center. Castonguay has also served as director of SHU’s graduate programs in communication and was the founding chair of the Department of Media Studies and Digital Culture in 2003.


Cit Seminar Committee Members Present Panel In Amsterdam, June-Ann Greeley Sep 2015

Cit Seminar Committee Members Present Panel In Amsterdam, June-Ann Greeley

June-Ann Greeley

On September 12, Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) Seminar committee members June-Ann Greeley (religious studies), Nathan Lewis (art & design) and Joe Nagy (English) presented a panel entitled "The Timeless "Comedy" of Life: Dante's Divine Comedy as a Vade Mecum for the Contemporary Student" at the Liberal Arts and Sciences Education and Core Texts in the European Context Conference at Amsterdam University College in the Netherlands.


Cit Seminar Committee Members Present Panel In Amsterdam, Nathan Lewis Sep 2015

Cit Seminar Committee Members Present Panel In Amsterdam, Nathan Lewis

Nathan Lewis

On September 12, Catholic Intellectual Tradition (CIT) Seminar committee members June-Ann Greeley (religious studies), Nathan Lewis (art & design) and Joe Nagy (English) presented a panel entitled "The Timeless "Comedy" of Life: Dante's Divine Comedy as a Vade Mecum for the Contemporary Student" at the Liberal Arts and Sciences Education and Core Texts in the European Context Conference at Amsterdam University College in the Netherlands.


Michels Named As Director Of University Assessment, Steven Michels Sep 2015

Michels Named As Director Of University Assessment, Steven Michels

Steven Michels

Professor Steven Michels has been named director of University assessment for Sacred Heart University. In this newly created position, Michels will oversee a University-wide assessment committee dedicated to continuously improving teaching and learning through the use of evidence-based assessment tools.


Higgins Elected President Of Thomas Merton Society, Michael W. Higgins Sep 2015

Higgins Elected President Of Thomas Merton Society, Michael W. Higgins

Michael W. Higgins

Sacred Heart University’s Michael W. Higgins, vice president of Mission and Catholic Identity, has been elected as the next president of the International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS). Higgins will lead the organization over the course of a two-year term.


New Department Of Catholic Studies Announced, Michelle Loris Aug 2015

New Department Of Catholic Studies Announced, Michelle Loris

Michelle Loris

Sacred Heart University has announced the formation of a Department of Catholic Studies, the goal of which is to administer a key component of the University’s core curriculum, the seminars in the Catholic intellectual tradition, as well as an interdisciplinary minor in Catholic studies. Michele Loris is the chair of the new department.


At Shu, Having Fun Learning Is Part Of The Game, Robert Mccloud Aug 2015

At Shu, Having Fun Learning Is Part Of The Game, Robert Mccloud

Robert McCloud

A collaborative team of faculty and students from across Sacred Heart University is developing a new recruiting and information tool aimed at introducing prospective and new students and their families to the University using media that today’s students are comfortable with—gaming technology. The project team, led by Robert McCloud, associate professor of computer sciences and information technology, includes several other faculty members with complementary skills such as 3D animation and digital motion, music composition and script writing.


Professor Greeley: We Need To Go Beyond Tolerance And Engage In Interfaith Dialogue, June-Ann Greeley Jul 2015

Professor Greeley: We Need To Go Beyond Tolerance And Engage In Interfaith Dialogue, June-Ann Greeley

June-Ann Greeley

Sacred Heart University Professor June-Ann Greeley recently returned from a week-long seminar at Boston College that focused on ways of thinking about religion in the public square. Greeley says a significant component of the seminar was the agreement that there is a critical need for an interfaith dialogue


Shu Team Collaborates On Body-Image Research Published In Journal Of American College Health, Debbie Danowski Jun 2015

Shu Team Collaborates On Body-Image Research Published In Journal Of American College Health, Debbie Danowski

Debbie Danowski

In its May issue, the Journal of American College Health has published a paper authored by a team of Sacred Heart University professors and personnel, including Debbie Danowski, including a chart of body types that could change the way body-image studies are conducted.


Professor Zdanys Edits New Anthology Of Epistolary Poems, Jonas Zdanys Apr 2015

Professor Zdanys Edits New Anthology Of Epistolary Poems, Jonas Zdanys

Jonas Zdanys

Zdanys’ book takes a contemporary look at a literary tradition more than 2,000 years old, now often forgotten, that combines the art of letter-writing with poetry. He selected them from many submissions and chose works by more than 50 poets from the United States, Canada, Europe and Israel, including Sacred Heart University student Mark Podesta ‘15.


Digging Through The Directory: Dr. Claire Marrone, Claire Marrone, Morgan Debelle Duplan Feb 2015

Digging Through The Directory: Dr. Claire Marrone, Claire Marrone, Morgan Debelle Duplan

Claire Marrone

Interview with Professor Claire Marrone for The Spectrum by staff reporter Morgan Debelle Duplan.


Unity And Peace Through Music, June-Ann Greeley Feb 2015

Unity And Peace Through Music, June-Ann Greeley

June-Ann Greeley

No abstract provided.


Love And Dialogue Through Literature, Marie Hulme Feb 2015

Love And Dialogue Through Literature, Marie Hulme

Marie Hulme

Press release document only attached.


Shu Earns Online Learning Consortium Award, Marie Hulme Dec 2014

Shu Earns Online Learning Consortium Award, Marie Hulme

Marie Hulme

SHUSquare, a Sacred Heart University-built online learning program that promotes connectivity among faculty and students, won a national education award in “Effective Practice” from the Online Learning Consortium (formerly the Sloan Consortium).


Mba Students Serve Community With Capstone Project, Valerie Christian Dec 2014

Mba Students Serve Community With Capstone Project, Valerie Christian

Valerie Christian

Four graduating MBA students from Sacred Heart University’s John F. Welch College of Business met with leadership of the Fairfield Museum and History Center to present their capstone project: a proposal to improve the facilities and a marketing plan for the town’s Burr Mansion. Valerie Christian, assistant professor of management at SHU, taught the capstone course


Biology Department Receives $111,253 Award For Migratory Birds Project, Barbara J. Pierce Dec 2014

Biology Department Receives $111,253 Award For Migratory Birds Project, Barbara J. Pierce

Barbara J. Pierce

Barbara Pierce, associate professor of biology at Sacred Heart University, has received a grant award of $111,253 from the National Science Foundation in support of her research project on migratory birds. Her area of specialization is physiological ecology, and her research project is titled “Collaborative Proposal: Fat Metabolism and Oxidative Stress in Exercising Migratory Birds.” The NSF grant extends through August 31, 2017.


Literacy Program Helps Bridgeport Teachers Better Understand And Teach Core Standards, Karen C. Waters Nov 2014

Literacy Program Helps Bridgeport Teachers Better Understand And Teach Core Standards, Karen C. Waters

Karen C. Waters

Called “Navigating the Common Core: The Shifts, Text Complexity and Close Reading,” the workshop was designed to help teachers better understand the standards and utilize specific strategies that address student needs in implementing the national Common Core.


Promoting Global Health Awareness Through Hands-On Training, Christina B. Gunther Nov 2014

Promoting Global Health Awareness Through Hands-On Training, Christina B. Gunther

Christina B. Gunther

Christina Gunther, Director, Global Programs & Assessment at Sacred Heart University, discusses her work with students in global health awareness through service learning and mission trips, study abroad and international clincal experiences.


New Student Investment Club Launches Nov 2014

New Student Investment Club Launches

Bridget Lyons

Sacred Heart University has launched a new extracurricular student venture where return on investment IS the return on investment! The mission of the SHU Student Investment Club will be to engage students—under the watchful guidance of faculty and professional financial advisers—to make prudent financial investments aimed at enriching the University’s endowment while teaching valuable skills and providing practical hands-on experiences.


New Master's Degree In Media Literacy And Digital Culture Announced, Lori Bindig Oct 2014

New Master's Degree In Media Literacy And Digital Culture Announced, Lori Bindig

Lori Bindig

Sacred Heart University is announcing a new master’s degree in media literacy and digital culture expected to launch in the fall of 2015.


Shu To Launch “Go Play!” Parks Passport Program In Bridgeport, Anna E. Price Oct 2014

Shu To Launch “Go Play!” Parks Passport Program In Bridgeport, Anna E. Price

Anna E. Greer

Sacred Heart University, joined by the Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department and Bridgeport libraries, will host a kickoff event for a new community program to promote physical activity and park use among Bridgeport families.


Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, June-Ann Greeley Oct 2014

Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, June-Ann Greeley

June-Ann Greeley

University Commons was filled with students eager to gain insights from “Creativity In The Workplace: Creative & Innovative Thinking from the Classroom to the Boardroom.” The program was presented by SHU faculty who emphasized the importance of creative and innovative thinking abilities that are developed through the university’s liberal arts programs and are key to workplace success.


Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, James Castonguay Oct 2014

Faculty Share Views On Importance Of Creative Thinking In The Workplace, James Castonguay

James Castonguay

University Commons was filled with students eager to gain insights from “Creativity In The Workplace: Creative & Innovative Thinking from the Classroom to the Boardroom.” The program was presented by SHU faculty who emphasized the importance of creative and innovative thinking abilities that are developed through the university’s liberal arts programs and are key to workplace success.


Shu Procures 3d Printer For Use In Curriculum, Enda Mcgovern Oct 2014

Shu Procures 3d Printer For Use In Curriculum, Enda Mcgovern

Enda McGovern

Sacred Heart University’s John F. Welch College of Business has purchased a 3D printer for SHU professors and students to use as a tool of innovation in classrooms and for academic projects. The idea for procuring the printer came from Enda McGovern, associate professor of marketing and sport management, who is implementing the technology into his marketing principles course this fall.


Blessing Of The Hands Tradition Continues For Nursing Students, Kim Foito Sep 2014

Blessing Of The Hands Tradition Continues For Nursing Students, Kim Foito

Kim Foito

A total of 98 nursing students participated in Sacred Heart University’s third annual Blessing of the Hands ceremony in what has become a moving and meaningful tradition.


Zdanys Receives Grant To Publish Fifth Book Of Poems Written In Lithuanian, Jonas Zdanys Aug 2014

Zdanys Receives Grant To Publish Fifth Book Of Poems Written In Lithuanian, Jonas Zdanys

Jonas Zdanys

Sacred Heart University Professor Jonas Zdanys of Wallingford has received a grant from the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture to complete and publish his fifth volume of poetry written in Lithuanian. This latest work is entitled Ikaro Prisikelimas, which means ‘the resurrection of Icarus.’


School Of Nursing Awarded $683k Federal Grant To Educate Family Nurse Practitioner Students, Susan Denisco Aug 2014

School Of Nursing Awarded $683k Federal Grant To Educate Family Nurse Practitioner Students, Susan Denisco

Susan DeNisco

No abstract provided.