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Professor Bronwyn Cross-Denny Earns Social Work Award, Bronwyn Cross-Denny
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
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.
Michels Named As Director Of University Assessment, Steven Michels
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.
New Department Of Catholic Studies Announced, Michelle Loris
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
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.
Digging Through The Directory: Dr. Claire Marrone, Claire Marrone, Morgan Debelle Duplan
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.
Shu Earns Online Learning Consortium Award, Marie Hulme
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).
Shu Procures 3d Printer For Use In Curriculum, Enda Mcgovern
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.
Loris Honored By Academic Organizations, Michelle Loris
Loris Honored By Academic Organizations, Michelle Loris
Michelle Loris
Sacred Heart University English Professor Michelle Loris of Fairfield has recently been honored by several academic organizations. The awards will positively influence SHU’s new core curriculum that will be introduced in the fall of 2015. Loris is the current Connecticut Professor of the Year and is acting dean of SHU’s College of Arts & Sciences.
Higgins Receives Honorary Degree From University Of Waterloo, Michael W. Higgins
Higgins Receives Honorary Degree From University Of Waterloo, Michael W. Higgins
Michael W. Higgins
Professor Michael W. Higgins, vice president for Mission and Catholic Identity at Sacred Heart University, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, at commencement exercises on June 11. He also delivered the keynote address that day.
Professor Zdanys Was Featured Poet At The Ninth Annual Scissortail Festival, Jonas Zdanys
Professor Zdanys Was Featured Poet At The Ninth Annual Scissortail Festival, Jonas Zdanys
Jonas Zdanys
No abstract provided.
Professor Orlowski Honored For Contributions To Economics With Honorary Doctorate From Poland University, Lucjan T. Orlowski Dr.
Professor Orlowski Honored For Contributions To Economics With Honorary Doctorate From Poland University, Lucjan T. Orlowski Dr.
Lucjan T. Orlowski
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Professor Dom Pinto Featured In "For Chairs, The Seat's Gotten Hotter": Chronicle Of Higher Education, Domenick Pinto
Professor Dom Pinto Featured In "For Chairs, The Seat's Gotten Hotter": Chronicle Of Higher Education, Domenick Pinto
Domenick Pinto
No abstract provided.
What Can We Learn From Moocs?, Robert Mccloud
What Can We Learn From Moocs?, Robert Mccloud
Robert McCloud
Professor Bob McCloud's presentation on MOOCs and digital teaching at Sacred Heart University.
Catholic Higher Education For The Common Good, Brian Stiltner
Catholic Higher Education For The Common Good, Brian Stiltner
Brian Stiltner
This is a lecture in honor of the Fr. Jonathan DeFelice, president of Saint Anselm College, before his retirement. The lecture addresses the challenges facing Catholic higher education. Part One lays out philosopher Martha Nussbaum's view of the crisis of the humanities. Based in her ideas, Part Two examines four challenges facing Catholic higher education. Part Three gives an account of the Catholic philosophy of higher education for the common good, featuring Jacques Maritain’s educational and political philosophy. The Conclusion revisits the challenges in light of Maritain's, and the author's, Catholic philosophy of education.
University College Presents Faculty Excellence Awards, Jing'an Tang Ed.
University College Presents Faculty Excellence Awards, Jing'an Tang Ed.
Jing'an Tang
In his first year as an instructor Jing'anTang was one of two professors honored with the Faculty Excellence Award given after a nomination by several University College students who were enrolled in his Business Policy course. The award, which has been bestowed since 2004, recognizes faculty who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, according to Mary Lou DeRosa, interim dean of University College.