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Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University Dec 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Ben Cohen stands up against bullying -- Mural painting to reflect life at SHU -- World News -- Lighting Up the Christmas Spirit -- Cautious steps taken to prevent concussions -- Live in the moment -- You never know


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University Nov 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Christmas comes to campus -- Colloquia details the struggle of human rights violations -- Awkward Handshakes -- Dean Walker given educator award -- Grand finale approaches -- Students workout to resolve stress issues -- Still Locked Out...


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University Nov 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: President Obama elected for second term -- News around the world -- Rebuilding after the devastating effects of Sandy -- Internships offer students real world opportunities -- Gas stations at risk of depleting supplies -- Letter to the Editor


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University Nov 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Superstorm Sandy Slams Shore -- Service held in remembrance of Will Cadogan -- Halloween costumes on campus -- He Said/She Said -- Students weigh in on new virtual tour feature of SHU website -- Are students majoring in debt? -- The fear of the unknown


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University Oct 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Student’s sudden death shakes Sacred Heart community -- News across the world -- Class 2016 elects new board -- Nursing Director receives prestigious award -- Fall flavors spice up SHU -- Unfriending political differences -- A neurosurgeon’s ascent into Heaven


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University Oct 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Parking Causes Problems -- Voting In Presidential Election -- WWE Wrestler Gives Presentation at SHU -- Students are sleepless at SHU -- Is technology taking over the way we live our lives? -- Editorials


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University Oct 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Homecoming ‘Spreads the Red’ -- FOX News airs live suicide -- Sorority recruitment is a successful for many students -- Anti-Hazing week educates students -- Richard Falco’s “Project India” attracts student’s attention -- Have you met ‘Molly?’


Instructor Use Of Tablet Pcs In A College Pre-Calculus Course: Implementation & Assessment, Julianna Connelly Stockton, Peter Gregory Oct 2012

Instructor Use Of Tablet Pcs In A College Pre-Calculus Course: Implementation & Assessment, Julianna Connelly Stockton, Peter Gregory

Mathematics Faculty Publications

A group of six math instructors used tablet PCs to teach their individual sections of a high enrollment gateway Pre-Calculus course in a diverse urban four-year college. Student performance in the experimental sections were compared to those in 31 other sections in terms of student retention, pass rates, and score on the department-wide standardized final exam. Student performance was higher in Tablet PC sections across all three measures, although in some cases the improvement was not substantial enough to improve students’ overall course grades. Surveys of students and faculty in classes using a Tablet PC reflected overall positive impressions of …


The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 5, Number 2, Edina Renfro-Michel, Larry D. Burlew Oct 2012

The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 5, Number 2, Edina Renfro-Michel, Larry D. Burlew

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

No abstract provided.


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University Sep 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU praised for volunteer work in Princeton Review -- Colleges participate in NEACAC fair at Sacred Heart -- US Presidential Campaign -- Newsweek makes SHU students angry -- He Said/She Said -- Students take pledge to not text and drive


Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University Sep 2012

Spectrum, Volume 30, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Sacred Heart University named ‘least affordable school’ -- Second annual President’s Gala -- Study Abroad Fair steals students’ attention -- Greek life at Sacred Heart -- Students ‘Buddy Up ’ to Stay Safe -- Choosing the right school for you


Spectrum, Volume 29, Issue 24, Sacred Heart University Sep 2012

Spectrum, Volume 29, Issue 24, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: September 11th Forever in our Hearts -- Community Connections Inspires Many -- The Development of Career Development -- New Changes Brought to Campus -- Teen Party Bus Turns Real Life Horror -- Editorials -- SHU Says ‘Hey’ to Labor Day


Teaching And Advising A New Generation Of Accounting Students, Stephen Scarpati, Patricia Johnson Aug 2012

Teaching And Advising A New Generation Of Accounting Students, Stephen Scarpati, Patricia Johnson

WCBT Faculty Publications

A glimpse into the NYSSCPA’s 2012 Higher Education Conference.

Collaboration among practitioners and educators provides students with a bridge to the profession, and taking the opportunity to learn from each other helps ensure that students receive a relevant education that meets the needs of their future employers. For those in attendance, the NYSSCPA’s 2012 Higher Education Conference provided information that can be applied in the classroom to improve accounting education. In addition, professors gained updated insight and knowledge that will help them better advise a new generation of accounting students as they embark on the path to becoming a CPA.


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 23, Sacred Heart University May 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 23, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Round of applause for Mr. SHU -- Honors students showcase talents -- CLLA recognizes standout students and faculty -- Media students take creativity to the ‘MAX’ -- Giving back -- You’re off to great places, you’re off and away -- What’s cookin’ good lookin’?


Commencement 2012, Sacred Heart University May 2012

Commencement 2012, Sacred Heart University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Graduate and Undergraduate ceremonies held May 12-13 2012.


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 22, Sacred Heart University Apr 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 22, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: MS Walk offers hope for victims -- Women’s lacrosse grabs No. 1 seed in NEC tourney -- O’Sullivan introduces Irish bagpipes to music lovers -- Comments about Ann Romney stir controversy in campaign -- Google’s new gadget -- Do celebrities influence your purchases? -- He Said/She Said


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 21, Sacred Heart University Apr 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 21, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Student commons dedicated to McMahon -- Dance team places fifth at Nationals -- Minor makes books come to life with illustrations -- Professors and students mixed on iPad updates and improvements -- U.S. hopes of diplomacy fade with North Korea launch -- From Facebook friends to acquaintances -- Protesting the Protest


The Life Of Faith And The Life Of The Mind: An Ambiguous And Nurturing Space For Students, Michael W. Higgins Apr 2012

The Life Of Faith And The Life Of The Mind: An Ambiguous And Nurturing Space For Students, Michael W. Higgins

Mission Integration & Ministry Publications

Opening address by Michael W. Higgins for the Lilly Fellows Program in the Humanities and the Arts Network Exchange conference titled "Integrating A Faith-based Education for the 21st Century: Challenges and Responses" and hosted by Sacred Heart University April 15-18, 2012


The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 4, Number 1, Edina Renfro-Michel, Larry Burlew Apr 2012

The Journal Of Counselor Preparation And Supervision Volume 4, Number 1, Edina Renfro-Michel, Larry Burlew

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

No abstract provided.


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 20, Sacred Heart University Mar 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 20, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: For Rooney, age is just a number -- This year, Greek Life gets an entire week -- Martin shooting leaves questions unanswered -- Is Obama a ‘snob’ for encouraging college? -- Taxing teachers vs. easy A for your GPA -- He Said/She Said -- Editorials.


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 19, Sacred Heart University Mar 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 19, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Lady Pioneers feel the sting in Chapel Hill -- Exclusive: Student Commons to be named for Linda E. McMahon -- FDA clashes with tobacco companies over label images -- Maresco describes the Christian market -- Bassett helps students with specially designed vests.


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 18, Sacred Heart University Mar 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 18, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Higlights include: SHU Soars Past Hawks -- Pioneers lace up dancin’ shoes for NCAA’s -- Seniors’ careers go full circle with NCAA appearance -- Ali’s Angel’s Benefit -- Hogan explores generational differences -- Sacred Heart alum speaks on ‘Celtic Pride’ -- Zdanys publishes 40th book of poems


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 17, Sacred Heart University Feb 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 17, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Higlights include: Fun-filled weekend for siblings -- Business students get global perspective at UN -- Robinson and Carlson debate top political issues -- Costello inspires students during marketing presentation -- Relay for Life -- Does what SHU wear give the wrong impression?


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 16, Sacred Heart University Feb 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 16, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Isay brings tears with tales from StoryCorps -- LeBlanc performs at SHU -- Smoke-free policy has not ended practice -- Women out number men at SHU... But does it matter? -- Hitting the gym leads to heightened happiness -- He Said/She Said --- Editorials


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 15, Sacred Heart University Feb 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 15, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Luxembourg campus to offer full-time MBA program next fall -- Giusti speaks on health and hope -- Facebook IPO grabs investors’ attention --‘Occupy’ course brings current events into class -- Band Aid helps heal £1 Salvador -- New program offers international internship.


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 14, Sacred Heart University Feb 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 14, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Two students face charges of sexual assault -- Around the horn with baseball’s best -- SHU’S Habitat receives Second Mile Award -- Financial aid poses risk of default for students -- Rose discusses new book on Fourth District -- Taco comment causes uproar in East Haven -- Marist fire increases safety awareness.


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 13, Sacred Heart University Feb 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 13, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Farrington leaves mark on Sacred Heart community -- Sacred Heart welcomes Chi Omega to campus -- Summer = success for local students -- Library receives collection of Holocaust books -- Super Bowl brings back festive traditions -- How important is a good night’s sleep?


Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 12, Sacred Heart University Jan 2012

Spectrum, Volume 28, Issue 12, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: In a new partnership Sacred Heart and Notre Dame will work together to enhance the high school’s athletic fields and bring wireless technology to its classrooms. Sacred Heart sports teams will have scheduled time to use the updated fields, which will include a regulation soccer field --Despite playing outdoor home games at a relatively new Campus Field (opened in 1997) and indoor home games at the William H. Pitt Center (also opened in 1997) --Pioneers rank at the very bottom in attendance for the major sports in the Northeast Conference --Dr. Linda Strong has recently been declared the …


Prologue 2012, Sacred Heart University Jan 2012

Prologue 2012, Sacred Heart University

Prologue (Yearbook)

No abstract provided.


2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog, Sacred Heart University Jan 2012

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog, Sacred Heart University

Graduate & Undergraduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.