Online Degree Program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation First of Its Kind in Nation

Eastern Kentucky University’s online bachelor of science degree program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation will be the first of its kind in the nation. The EKU Online degree program gives students the opportunity to earn a fully accredited online degree from faculty who are foremost in the field today.

“As a fire investigator, you want to have solid credentials and be recognized as a true expert in the evolving field of fire science so that you can report your findings and testify in court with confidence,” said Jim Pharr, chair and associate professor in the department of Safety, Security and Emergency Management. “We get students ready to do that.”

The University’s on-campus Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation program has successfully prepared leaders in the field for more than 30 years. EKU graduates hold city, state, and federal investigative positions, and are working as fire and explosion investigators for manufacturers, engineering firms, insurance companies, and private investigative companies nationwide.

The new online program, which will result in the same EKU degree, is designed especially for working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. Students will be immediately assimilated into an environment focused on elevating the level of research, knowledge, and application of engineering and science to the field of fire, arson, and explosion investigation.

“Our online format allows students to study with leading professionals in the field, get regular feedback from those instructors and even get hands-on lab experience,” explained Pharr.

A highlight of the curriculum will be two weeks at the EKU Fire Labs on the Richmond campus, where courses will focus on conducting fire origin and cause investigations, investigating explosion scenes and examining devices and products to determine failure modes.  

EKU launched an online degree program in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2007 and also offers an online program in Fire Protection Administration. Advances in instructional design give faculty a variety of ways to convey their expertise in an online learning environment. Whether providing students with video feedback, offering virtual office hours or enhancing video lectures with computer-generated, 3-D models, faculty are committed to helping students succeed. 

Faculty teaching in the new online program include Pharr, a 30-year fire service veteran who served as a fire fighter, investigator, fire chief and emergency management director before becoming an educator, and Tom Thurman, a former FBI special agent who investigated the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, as well as the bombings of the Oklahoma City federal building and the World Trade Center Towers. Many of the EKU faculty members are certified fire and explosion investigators who are still actively involved in the field. In addition to authoring the industry’s top textbooks, they hold various leadership positions within the profession, including membership on the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1033 Technical Committee, which writes the “Standard for Professional Qualifications for the Fire Investigator.”

Those who apply by July 13 can start classes in Fall 2013.

Named one of the Top 10 Online Colleges in the Nation by "Best Colleges" in 2010, EKU is a fully accredited, brick-and-mortar institution celebrating more than 100 years of student success. EKU Online offers more than 20 degree options in a variety of fields, including Education, Psychology, Paralegal Studies, Police Studies, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection and Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.eku.edu/fireandarson.  

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Student-Produced Video Welcomes First Lady to Campus

A video created by a group of Eastern Kentucky University students serves as an advance welcome to First Lady Michelle Obama, who has already tweeted her thanks.

The EKU Gurus, a group of upperclassmen who answer and assist students with a cross-section of questions and problems, recorded messages from several individuals and groups on campus offering their welcome to Mrs. Obama, who will be on the Richmond campus Saturday, May 11 as a commencement speaker. The video was posted on YouTube and shared with White House staff members.

On May 3, Mrs. Obama responded on her Twitter account (@FLOTUS): “Next week, the First Lady will deliver the commencement address at Eastern Kentucky. Thanks for the welcome: http://t.co/bwVnX41i9G.”

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Online Degree Program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation First of Its Kind in Nation

Eastern Kentucky University’s online bachelor of science degree program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation will be the first of its kind in the nation. The EKU Online degree program gives students the opportunity to earn a fully accredited online degree from faculty who are foremost in the field today.

“As a fire investigator, you want to have solid credentials and be recognized as a true expert in the evolving field of fire science so that you can report your findings and testify in court with confidence,” said Jim Pharr, chair and associate professor in the department of Safety, Security and Emergency Management. “We get students ready to do that.”

The University’s on-campus Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation program has successfully prepared leaders in the field for more than 30 years. EKU graduates hold city, state, and federal investigative positions, and are working as fire and explosion investigators for manufacturers, engineering firms, insurance companies, and private investigative companies nationwide.

The new online program, which will result in the same EKU degree, is designed especially for working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. Students will be immediately assimilated into an environment focused on elevating the level of research, knowledge, and application of engineering and science to the field of fire, arson, and explosion investigation.

“Our online format allows students to study with leading professionals in the field, get regular feedback from those instructors and even get hands-on lab experience,” explained Pharr.

A highlight of the curriculum will be two weeks at the EKU Fire Labs on the Richmond campus, where courses will focus on conducting fire origin and cause investigations, investigating explosion scenes and examining devices and products to determine failure modes.  

EKU launched an online degree program in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2007 and also offers an online program in Fire Protection Administration. Advances in instructional design give faculty a variety of ways to convey their expertise in an online learning environment. Whether providing students with video feedback, offering virtual office hours or enhancing video lectures with computer-generated, 3-D models, faculty are committed to helping students succeed. 

Faculty teaching in the new online program include Pharr, a 30-year fire service veteran who served as a fire fighter, investigator, fire chief and emergency management director before becoming an educator, and Tom Thurman, a former FBI special agent who investigated the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, as well as the bombings of the Oklahoma City federal building and the World Trade Center Towers. Many of the EKU faculty members are certified fire and explosion investigators who are still actively involved in the field. In addition to authoring the industry’s top textbooks, they hold various leadership positions within the profession, including membership on the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1033 Technical Committee, which writes the “Standard for Professional Qualifications for the Fire Investigator.”

Those who apply by July 13 can start classes in Fall 2013.

Named one of the Top 10 Online Colleges in the Nation by "Best Colleges" in 2010, EKU is a fully accredited, brick-and-mortar institution celebrating more than 100 years of student success. EKU Online offers more than 20 degree options in a variety of fields, including Education, Psychology, Paralegal Studies, Police Studies, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection and Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.eku.edu/fireandarson.  

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First Lady Michelle Obama among Spring Commencement Speakers

First Lady Michelle Obama will join former University of Kentucky President Dr. Charles Wethington and Kentucky author Silas House as speakers at Eastern Kentucky University’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11.

Three ceremonies, all in Alumni Coliseum, will recognize a total of 2,428 degree candidates.

The First Lady will address degree candidates from the Colleges of Education and Business and Technology at 7:30 p.m. (a change from the usual time) and will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. The First Lady will be speaking at EKU as part of her Joining Forces initiative to assist military families. The University has received national recognition in recent years for its commitment to helping veterans further their education. EKU, home to more than 1,200 veterans and their dependents, earned a No. 1 national ranking in 2010 and 2012 from Military Times magazine in its annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” issues.

Because of limited seating and to ensure that graduates’ families are able to attend, the 7:30 p.m. ceremony will be restricted to those holding tickets. Graduating students, in addition to receiving one ticket each for personal use, will receive six additional tickets for use by family members; remaining tickets will be distributed by general lottery.

To pick up tickets, graduating students must appear in person at the EKU Athletic Ticket Office in Alumni Coliseum any weekday between April 22 and May 3, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Degree candidates must show a valid EKU ID, and the candidate’s name must be on the list of graduating students.

Those who wish to submit a request for general lottery tickets must complete a form at registrar.eku.edu/lottery by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3. The submissions will be selected at random, and individuals will be notified by the end of the business day on Monday, May 6 if their ticket request has been chosen. Availability of lottery tickets is limited to two tickets per entry and one entry per person.

All attendees that evening will be required to go through security screening similar to that encountered at airports. Doors for the 7:30 p.m. ceremony will open at 5:30 p.m.

The first ceremony, at 9 a.m., will recognize degree candidates in the Colleges of Health Sciences and Justice & Safety. The second ceremony, at 1:30 p.m., will recognize degree candidates in the College of Arts & Sciences. The 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. ceremonies are open to the public. All ceremonies will be streamed live, with a link on the EKU home page (www.eku.edu).

The First Lady is a Chicago Public Schools graduate who went on to earn degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. She joined the University of Chicago in 1996 as Associate Dean of Student Services and developed the University’s first community service program. Later, during her tenure as Vice President of Community and External Affairs for the University of Chicago Medical Center, volunteerism skyrocketed.

In 2010, two years after the election of her husband, Barack Obama, as U.S. President, she launched Let’s Move, a nationwide collaborative effort to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity. The following year, she and Dr. Jill Biden (wife of Vice President Joe Biden) launched Joining Forces to raise awareness of the unique needs of American military families.    

Michelle and Barack Obama have two daughters, Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11.

Wethington, president at UK from 1990 to 2001, will speak at the morning ceremony. The Casey County native headed the Commonwealth’s community college system, then under the control of the UK, from 1981 to 1990. Wethington, who earned bachelor’s degrees in English and history from EKU in 1956, retired in 2012 after 47 years in higher education.

House, author, educator and environmental activist, will speak at the 1:30 ceremony. The Laurel County native, who earned a bachelor’s degree in English from EKU in 1993, is the author of five critically acclaimed novels: “Clay’s Quilt,” “A Parchment of Leaves,” “The Coal Tattoo,” “Eli the Good,” and “Same Sun Here,” co-authored with Neela Vaswani, among other works. He currently serves as the director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College.

Wethington will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, House an honorary Doctor of Letters degree.

In all, 1,806 bachelor’s degree candidates will be recognized, plus 490 master’s degree candidates, 115 associate degree candidates, 10 specialist degree candidates and seven doctoral degree candidates.

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Edinboro University’s ‘First Friday Concert’ series resumes March 1 at Alexander Music Center

02/22/2013

Edinboro University’s monthly “First Friday Concert” series will resume Friday, March 1, in the Dr. William P. Alexander Music Center’s Recital Hall.

The performance will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

This free March First Friday Concert, which is open to the public, will feature Music Department faculty members Patrick Jones on alto saxophone and Kristine West Denton on piano. The concert will include music of Michael Lysight, David Maslanka and Rudy Weidoeft.

First Friday Concerts, which feature Edinboro University Music Department faculty, are held monthly at the Alexander Music Center throughout the fall and spring semesters.

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FIRST DR. RANIYAH RAMADAN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR JAN. 31 AT ECU

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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Dr. Raniyah Ramadan

Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld

Dr. Michelle C. Callegan

Dr. Michael H. Elliott

Four presentations are scheduled for the First Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Symposium at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Estep Auditorium of East Central University’s Bill S. Cole University Center.

The symposium, which will be an annual event, is named in honor of the late Dr. Raniyah Ramadan, who was a research scientist in neuro-ophthalmology.

“Through The Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Foundation, the family is proud to honor the legacy of our daughter by supporting the educational opportunities that inspire life-long learning and advance knowledge,” said Siham Ramadan, mother of Raniyah.

This year’s symposium will feature four speakers from the medical research science field.

Among the topics presented are: “Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain”; “Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis”; “Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology; and “Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma.”

“Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain” will be presented by Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld, professor of Physiology and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

“Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis” will be presented by Dr. Michelle C. Callegan, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and associate director for research at the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience.

“Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology” will be presented by Dr. Michael H. Elliott of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology and Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.

“Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma’ will be presented by Sharolyn Simpson, of ECU and the first recipient of Raniyah Ramadan Undergraduate Research Program Scholarship.

The symposium is being facilitated by the ECU Biology Department, Tri-Beta Biology Club and ECU College of Health and Science.

“The purpose of the symposium is to show what’s being done in the neuroscience research field and to engage scholarly activities between the two universities (East Central University and the University of Oklahoma),” said Nick Cheper, professor and chair of ECU’s Department of Biology.

Dr. Tawfik Ramadan, father of Raniyah, and members of the Ramadan family plan to attend the symposium.

The Ramadan family invites the public to attend.

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Online Degree Program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation First of Its Kind in Nation

Eastern Kentucky University’s online bachelor of science degree program in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation will be the first of its kind in the nation. The EKU Online degree program gives students the opportunity to earn a fully accredited online degree from faculty who are foremost in the field today.

“As a fire investigator, you want to have solid credentials and be recognized as a true expert in the evolving field of fire science so that you can report your findings and testify in court with confidence,” said Jim Pharr, chair and associate professor in the department of Safety, Security and Emergency Management. “We get students ready to do that.”

The University’s on-campus Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation program has successfully prepared leaders in the field for more than 30 years. EKU graduates hold city, state, and federal investigative positions, and are working as fire and explosion investigators for manufacturers, engineering firms, insurance companies, and private investigative companies nationwide.

The new online program, which will result in the same EKU degree, is designed especially for working professionals in the field who are seeking career advancement. Students will be immediately assimilated into an environment focused on elevating the level of research, knowledge, and application of engineering and science to the field of fire, arson, and explosion investigation.

“Our online format allows students to study with leading professionals in the field, get regular feedback from those instructors and even get hands-on lab experience,” explained Pharr.

A highlight of the curriculum will be two weeks at the EKU Fire Labs on the Richmond campus, where courses will focus on conducting fire origin and cause investigations, investigating explosion scenes and examining devices and products to determine failure modes.  

EKU launched an online degree program in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2007 and also offers an online program in Fire Protection Administration. Advances in instructional design give faculty a variety of ways to convey their expertise in an online learning environment. Whether providing students with video feedback, offering virtual office hours or enhancing video lectures with computer-generated, 3-D models, faculty are committed to helping students succeed. 

Faculty teaching in the new online program include Pharr, a 30-year fire service veteran who served as a fire fighter, investigator, fire chief and emergency management director before becoming an educator, and Tom Thurman, a former FBI special agent who investigated the bombing of Pan American Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, as well as the bombings of the Oklahoma City federal building and the World Trade Center Towers. Many of the EKU faculty members are certified fire and explosion investigators who are still actively involved in the field. In addition to authoring the industry’s top textbooks, they hold various leadership positions within the profession, including membership on the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1033 Technical Committee, which writes the “Standard for Professional Qualifications for the Fire Investigator.”

Those who apply by July 13 can start classes in Fall 2013.

Named one of the Top 10 Online Colleges in the Nation by "Best Colleges" in 2010, EKU is a fully accredited, brick-and-mortar institution celebrating more than 100 years of student success. EKU Online offers more than 20 degree options in a variety of fields, including Education, Psychology, Paralegal Studies, Police Studies, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection and Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.eku.edu/fireandarson.  

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New Edinboro University degree program expands skills of region’s workforce - First students to enroll in January

11/12/2012

A new Edinboro University degree program that expands career opportunities for workers who have technical training and helps to meet the region’s need for a more skilled workforce will begin educating its first students in January.

AAS, the Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology program, is designed to complement certificate-level technical training with college-level knowledge. Its courses in essential math, communication, business and technical skills are offered at both The Porreco Center in Erie and Edinboro University in Meadville, Pa. Information will be available at  an open house Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Porreco Center, 2951 W. 38th St., Erie.

“The AAS program can provide the added skills that employers are looking for and workers will need to make a career for themselves in the long haul,” said Dr. Denise L. Ohler, Assistant Dean of the University’s College of Arts & Sciences. “It’s a solid academic, yet practical, degree program that employers are seeking.”

The program is open to individuals who have completed a diploma or certificate program at an approved technical school within the last five years. Students also can choose to complete the college coursework before beginning their technical training.

In all, the Associate degree requires 60 academic credits, of which up to 27 credits can be earned through diploma or certificate training at qualifying technical institutions. The college courses can be completed in two or three semesters.

Special reduced fees are being offered, saving the student more than $1,000, and financial aid is available. The program is also approved for Trade Adjustment Assistance for the retraining of workers who have become unemployed because increased imports or the shift in production to foreign countries.

In return for investing in their future, students will gain an introduction to manufacturing quality control and other competencies which, in conjunction with the Associate degree, will help them stand out as candidates for hiring and promotion.

“If we are considering two job candidates, both with similar technical training, the individual with the additional education and skill would definitely have the advantage,” said Mark Fuhrman, director of sales & marketing at C&J Industries in Meadville.

The AAS was launched in June 2012 in response to growing awareness in the region that good-paying jobs were going unfilled because of a lack of qualified candidates. At the same time, the number of technical/manufacturing jobs are projected to grow. A November 2011 study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce projected more than 635,000 job openings in manufacturing and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) clusters in Pennsylvania by 2018.

“Manufacturing is alive and well in Western Pennsylvania,” Ohler said. “There are still a lot of quality job opportunities.”

The AAS program will prepare students for occupations such as engineering technicians, industry team leaders, quality coordinators, new product development coordinators and sales specialists, among others.

Edinboro University is finalizing agreements with the Precision Manufacturing Institute in Meadville and Erie Institute of Technology in Millcreek Township. Agreements with additional technical schools are being pursued.

Eligible PMI programs are in CNC Machining, Mechatronics Technology and Electric Arc Welding. Qualifying EIT programs are Heating, Ventilation,  Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology;  CNC/ Machinist Technician; Electrician; Maintenance Technology;  Industrial Automation & Robotics Technology;  Welding Technology.

Applications are now being accepted at www.edinboro.edu/aas. Additional information about the program is available by calling (814) 732-2761 or toll-free at 888-8GO-BORO

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Edinboro University’s ‘First Friday Concert’ series resumes March 1 at Alexander Music Center

02/22/2013

Edinboro University’s monthly “First Friday Concert” series will resume Friday, March 1, in the Dr. William P. Alexander Music Center’s Recital Hall.

The performance will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

This free March First Friday Concert, which is open to the public, will feature Music Department faculty members Patrick Jones on alto saxophone and Kristine West Denton on piano. The concert will include music of Michael Lysight, David Maslanka and Rudy Weidoeft.

First Friday Concerts, which feature Edinboro University Music Department faculty, are held monthly at the Alexander Music Center throughout the fall and spring semesters.

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First Class of ME Grads

CHENEY, Wash. - Eastern Washington University will award diplomas to eight students who will have the distinction of being the first EWU graduates to earn degrees in mechanical engineering during the 2012 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Roos Field.

The mechanical engineering curriculum, first offered in the fall quarter of 2009, builds on concepts studied in physics, math and the sciences. It prepares students to be knowledgeable in their fields and effective problem solvers.

In addition to the mechanical engineering degree, Eastern also offers a degree in electrical engineering, making it unique among the regional universities in the state of Washington.  

"This is really a monumental achievement for the university," said Judd Case, dean of the College of Science, Health and Engineering. "This new degree opportunity represents EWU's commitment to student success, as highly-qualified graduates are prepared to enter a high-demand field."

Case also points out the ME graduates reflect Eastern's commitment to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Such STEM-related fields are considered to be a driving force in economic recovery and global competitiveness, which is why the state has directed higher education institutions to expand enrolments STEM programs

The ME graduates are:

Tomas ArmentaScott BrandonJoseph ClueverAron EatonTimothy McDowellKyle MurrayBrandt PorterSaleh Tafesh

This year, commencement ceremonies are divided by colleges, and the eight mechanical engineering graduates will receive their degrees from Eastern during the 2 p.m. ceremony.

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FIRST DR. RANIYAH RAMADAN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR JAN. 31 AT ECU

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Dr. Raniyah Ramadan

Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld

Dr. Michelle C. Callegan

Dr. Michael H. Elliott

Four presentations are scheduled for the First Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Symposium at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Estep Auditorium of East Central University’s Bill S. Cole University Center.

The symposium, which will be an annual event, is named in honor of the late Dr. Raniyah Ramadan, who was a research scientist in neuro-ophthalmology.

“Through The Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Foundation, the family is proud to honor the legacy of our daughter by supporting the educational opportunities that inspire life-long learning and advance knowledge,” said Siham Ramadan, mother of Raniyah.

This year’s symposium will feature four speakers from the medical research science field.

Among the topics presented are: “Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain”; “Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis”; “Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology; and “Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma.”

“Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain” will be presented by Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld, professor of Physiology and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

“Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis” will be presented by Dr. Michelle C. Callegan, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and associate director for research at the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience.

“Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology” will be presented by Dr. Michael H. Elliott of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology and Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.

“Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma’ will be presented by Sharolyn Simpson, of ECU and the first recipient of Raniyah Ramadan Undergraduate Research Program Scholarship.

The symposium is being facilitated by the ECU Biology Department, Tri-Beta Biology Club and ECU College of Health and Science.

“The purpose of the symposium is to show what’s being done in the neuroscience research field and to engage scholarly activities between the two universities (East Central University and the University of Oklahoma),” said Nick Cheper, professor and chair of ECU’s Department of Biology.

Dr. Tawfik Ramadan, father of Raniyah, and members of the Ramadan family plan to attend the symposium.

The Ramadan family invites the public to attend.

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FIRST DR. RANIYAH RAMADAN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR JAN. 31 AT ECU

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Dr. Raniyah Ramadan

Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld

Dr. Michelle C. Callegan

Dr. Michael H. Elliott

Four presentations are scheduled for the First Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Symposium at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Estep Auditorium of East Central University’s Bill S. Cole University Center.

The symposium, which will be an annual event, is named in honor of the late Dr. Raniyah Ramadan, who was a research scientist in neuro-ophthalmology.

“Through The Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Foundation, the family is proud to honor the legacy of our daughter by supporting the educational opportunities that inspire life-long learning and advance knowledge,” said Siham Ramadan, mother of Raniyah.

This year’s symposium will feature four speakers from the medical research science field.

Among the topics presented are: “Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain”; “Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis”; “Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology; and “Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma.”

“Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain” will be presented by Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld, professor of Physiology and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

“Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis” will be presented by Dr. Michelle C. Callegan, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and associate director for research at the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience.

“Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology” will be presented by Dr. Michael H. Elliott of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology and Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.

“Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma’ will be presented by Sharolyn Simpson, of ECU and the first recipient of Raniyah Ramadan Undergraduate Research Program Scholarship.

The symposium is being facilitated by the ECU Biology Department, Tri-Beta Biology Club and ECU College of Health and Science.

“The purpose of the symposium is to show what’s being done in the neuroscience research field and to engage scholarly activities between the two universities (East Central University and the University of Oklahoma),” said Nick Cheper, professor and chair of ECU’s Department of Biology.

Dr. Tawfik Ramadan, father of Raniyah, and members of the Ramadan family plan to attend the symposium.

The Ramadan family invites the public to attend.

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FIRST DR. RANIYAH RAMADAN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR JAN. 31 AT ECU

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Dr. Raniyah Ramadan

Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld

Dr. Michelle C. Callegan

Dr. Michael H. Elliott

Four presentations are scheduled for the First Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Symposium at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Estep Auditorium of East Central University’s Bill S. Cole University Center.

The symposium, which will be an annual event, is named in honor of the late Dr. Raniyah Ramadan, who was a research scientist in neuro-ophthalmology.

“Through The Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Foundation, the family is proud to honor the legacy of our daughter by supporting the educational opportunities that inspire life-long learning and advance knowledge,” said Siham Ramadan, mother of Raniyah.

This year’s symposium will feature four speakers from the medical research science field.

Among the topics presented are: “Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain”; “Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis”; “Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology; and “Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma.”

“Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain” will be presented by Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld, professor of Physiology and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

“Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis” will be presented by Dr. Michelle C. Callegan, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and associate director for research at the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience.

“Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology” will be presented by Dr. Michael H. Elliott of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology and Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.

“Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma’ will be presented by Sharolyn Simpson, of ECU and the first recipient of Raniyah Ramadan Undergraduate Research Program Scholarship.

The symposium is being facilitated by the ECU Biology Department, Tri-Beta Biology Club and ECU College of Health and Science.

“The purpose of the symposium is to show what’s being done in the neuroscience research field and to engage scholarly activities between the two universities (East Central University and the University of Oklahoma),” said Nick Cheper, professor and chair of ECU’s Department of Biology.

Dr. Tawfik Ramadan, father of Raniyah, and members of the Ramadan family plan to attend the symposium.

The Ramadan family invites the public to attend.

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Edinboro University’s first bagpiping major to present senior recital - Free performance to showcase piper’s skill

11/26/2012

The unmistakable hum and skirl of bagpipes are integral to the soundtrack of campus life at Edinboro University, where the Scottish heritage of the school's founders remains a vital part of the University identity.

Few Edinboro pipers, however, can match the energy and passion of senior Sean Patrick Regan, who soon will have a claim that no piper anywhere can match: the world's first music education degree with a concentration in piping.

Regan, 24, a Pittsburgher who expects to graduate in May, will present his senior recital, "An Afternoon on the Pipes," on Saturday, December 1, at 2:30 p.m. in the University's Cole Auditorium-Memorial Hall. Admission is free.

The recital will include both modern and classical arrangements from the piping repertoire, including the debut of an arrangement for organ and bagpipe. Regan will perform with recorded accompaniment, most of which he performed himself, including percussion and additional bagpiping.

"At any given time, you'll hear between two and four of me playing," he said.

A piper for 16 years and the son and grandson of pipers – his father and mentor, Patrick Regan, is instructor of bagpiping at Edinboro University – Sean Patrick Regan has been performing professionally for more than a decade. In 2012 alone, he has been Grade 1 Midwest Champion, winner of the "Best of the Boro" talent show and Champion Supreme of the World Online Piping & Drumming Championship.

Sean Patrick Regan is the youngest person, at age 19, to teach as a guest instructor at the College of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland, and the youngest to found and lead a bagpipe summer camp. The Edinboro Scottish Arts Summer Camp on the University campus will return for a second year in July 2013.

When he isn't performing solo, Sean Patrick Regan teaches privately, both in person and via Skype, and is involved in the EUP Pipe Band, the EUP Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Great Lakes Pipe Band.

On track to release a new album in December, he looks ahead to continuing his professional career with an aim of entertaining and teaching people of all ages who have an interest and passion for music and the Great Highland Bagpipe.

More information about the recital and Regan is available by emailing sprbagpiper@hotmail.com or at www.sprbagpiper.com.

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Edinboro University’s ‘First Friday Concert’ series resumes December 7 at Alexander Music Center

11/30/2012

Edinboro University’s monthly “First Friday Concert” series will resume Friday, December 7, in the Dr. William P. Alexander Music Center’s Recital Hall.

The performance will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

This free December First Friday Concert, which is open to the public, will feature Music Department faculty member Erik Mann on guitar. The concert will include music of Marco Dall’Aquila and Wenzel Matiegka.

First Friday Concerts, which feature Edinboro University Music Department faculty, are held monthly at the Alexander Music Center throughout the fall and spring semesters.

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FIRST DR. RANIYAH RAMADAN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR JAN. 31 AT ECU

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

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Dr. Raniyah Ramadan

Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld

Dr. Michelle C. Callegan

Dr. Michael H. Elliott

Four presentations are scheduled for the First Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Symposium at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Estep Auditorium of East Central University’s Bill S. Cole University Center.

The symposium, which will be an annual event, is named in honor of the late Dr. Raniyah Ramadan, who was a research scientist in neuro-ophthalmology.

“Through The Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Foundation, the family is proud to honor the legacy of our daughter by supporting the educational opportunities that inspire life-long learning and advance knowledge,” said Siham Ramadan, mother of Raniyah.

This year’s symposium will feature four speakers from the medical research science field.

Among the topics presented are: “Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain”; “Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis”; “Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology; and “Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma.”

“Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain” will be presented by Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld, professor of Physiology and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

“Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis” will be presented by Dr. Michelle C. Callegan, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and associate director for research at the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience.

“Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology” will be presented by Dr. Michael H. Elliott of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology and Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.

“Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma’ will be presented by Sharolyn Simpson, of ECU and the first recipient of Raniyah Ramadan Undergraduate Research Program Scholarship.

The symposium is being facilitated by the ECU Biology Department, Tri-Beta Biology Club and ECU College of Health and Science.

“The purpose of the symposium is to show what’s being done in the neuroscience research field and to engage scholarly activities between the two universities (East Central University and the University of Oklahoma),” said Nick Cheper, professor and chair of ECU’s Department of Biology.

Dr. Tawfik Ramadan, father of Raniyah, and members of the Ramadan family plan to attend the symposium.

The Ramadan family invites the public to attend.

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FIRST DR. RANIYAH RAMADAN SYMPOSIUM SET FOR JAN. 31 AT ECU

ECU's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students,
faculty, staff and community interact to educate students for life.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Central University Communications and Marketing580-559-5650 or 405-812-1428 (cell)

Four presentations are scheduled for the First Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Symposium at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Estep Auditorium of East Central University’s Bill S. Cole University Center.

The symposium, which will be an annual event, is named in honor of the late Dr. Raniyah Ramadan, who was a research scientist in neuro-ophthalmology.

“Through The Dr. Raniyah Ramadan Foundation, the family is proud to honor the legacy of our daughter by supporting the educational opportunities that inspire life-long learning and advance knowledge,” said Siham Ramadan, mother of Raniyah.

This year’s symposium will feature four speakers from the medical research science field.

Among the topics presented are: “Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain”; “Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis”; “Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology; and “Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma.”

“Central Mechanisms Regulating Visceral Pain” will be presented by Dr. Beverley Greenwood-Van Meerveld, professor of Physiology and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

“Molecular Pathogenesis of Severe Bacterial Endophthalmitis” will be presented by Dr. Michelle C. Callegan, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and associate director for research at the Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience.

“Exploring the Role of Caveolin-1 in Retinal Physiology and Pathophysiology” will be presented by Dr. Michael H. Elliott of the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology and Dean A. McGee Eye Institute.

“Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Inhibit Retinoblastoma’ will be presented by Sharolyn Simpson, of ECU and the first recipient of Raniyah Ramadan Undergraduate Research Program Scholarship.

The symposium is being facilitated by the ECU Biology Department, Tri-Beta Biology Club and ECU College of Health and Science.

“The purpose of the symposium is to show what’s being done in the neuroscience research field and to engage scholarly activities between the two universities (East Central University and the University of Oklahoma),” said Nick Cheper, professor and chair of ECU’s Department of Biology.

Dr. Tawfik Ramadan, father of Raniyah, and members of the Ramadan family plan to attend the symposium.

The Ramadan family invites the public to attend.

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Eastern's First Winter Alternative Break Trip

Eastern's First Winter Alternative Break Trip - Press Releases   Search   The Office ofUniversity Relations Eastern's First Winter Alternative Break Trip Posted by Dwight Bachman on January 7, 2013 2:22 PM

Written by Christopher J. Herman

Willimantic, Conn. - This year marks Eastern Connecticut State University's first Winter Alternative Break Trip. Eastern's Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is sponsoring a group of students to participate in the Generous Garden Project in Greenville, S.C. from Jan. 6-12. Students Christine Geer and Bill Villalba are coordinating the trip.

The Generous Garden Project's mission is to provide nutritious and fresh produce to local ministries and soup kitchens. They work to fight hunger by growing and harvesting their own fresh produce. Eastern students will be volunteering on the Project's farm and will learn a variety of organic farming techniques. Those participating in the project will bring back what they learn to develop similar programs in the Willimantic community.

For this trip to be possible, the group relies heavily on fundraising and the support of others in the Eastern community.  The J. Eugene Smith Library, the CCE and local Willimantic businesses have generously donated to the cause.

For more information on the Generous Garden Project, visit www.generousgarden.org.                                                                

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First Line Supervision Certificate Program Offered in Richmond, Corbin, Manchester and Somerset

Eastern Kentucky University will offer its First Line Supervision Certificate Program with the three-day Basic Core Concepts I course on February 6, 7 and 12, in Richmond and April 11, 18 and 25 in Corbin. 

Participants will then select an additional 18 hours (three days) of elective seminars to complete the Basic Supervision Certificate program. The elective seminars may be taken as part of the Certificate Program, or as a stand-alone professional development activity. 

Graduates may choose to continue to the Advanced Supervision Certificate Program.  The second phase of the program requires the three-day Advanced Core Concepts II course, which is scheduled for May 7, 14 and 21 in Corbin and on dates to be announced in Richmond.  Participants will again choose an additional 18 hours of electives to complete the Advanced Supervision Certificate program. 

For more information or to register, contact April Teeters at 859-622-8405 for Richmond classes, or Donna Helton-Grady at 859-622-6716 for Corbin, Manchester and Somerset classes. 

The complete Spring 2013 Training Schedule follows:

Core Concepts I — February 6, 7 and 12 (Richmond) and April 11, 18 and 25 (Corbin): The basic core concepts that all supervisors need to know.

Conflict Management — February 11 (Manchester), March 5 (Richmond), March 27 (Somerset): How to use communication skills to defuse conflict and solve problems.

Creative Problem Solving — February 20 (Richmond), June 17 (Manchester): How to effectively apply creative techniques for problem solving while capitalizing on your own creative talents.

Legal Issues for Supervisors — February 21 (Corbin):  Legal aspects and obligations of being a supervisor.

Interpersonal Communication Skills — February 28 (Corbin): How to communicate effectively with people and improve their efficiency and effectiveness. 

Managing Stress — March 7 (Corbin), April 23 (Richmond):  Stress, its effect on behavior, physical and mental health, and ways to alleviate it. 

Motivating Employees — March 18 (Manchester), March 27 (Richmond), April 3 (Somerset): Practical leadership skills to increase employee motivation and performance.

Emotional Intelligence — March 19 (Richmond): How to deal with negative emotions, and how to utilize positive emotions to improve leadership performance and that of team.

Presentation Skills — March 21 and 28 (Corbin): An opportunity to develop presentation style in a safe environment.

Sexual Harassment — April 16 (Richmond), May 13 (Manchester), June 12 (Somerset): Current issues that supervisors need to know for today’s workplace.  

Time Management — April 30 (Richmond): How to better manage time– both in the workplace and at home. 

Accident Prevention —May 9 (Corbin): Practical approaches to promote safety and prevent accidents in the workplace.

Dealing with Difficult People — May 22 (Somerset), June 6 (Corbin): Communication and flexible thinking as key methods of dealing with difficult people.

Coaching & Workplace Communication — May 23 (Corbin): How to assess employees’ development needs and respond with appropriate leadership style.

Advanced Core Concepts II — May 7, 14 and 21 (Corbin) and Dates TBA (Richmond): Managing different generations, performance discussions, and managing up.

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Buc-ed Into a Tie for First

Shanna Suttington scored 10 points, had eight assists and three steals on her 22nd birthday as Barry won its sixth straight. Photo by Jason Roberts

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Back on top.

Barry University women’s basketball team won its league-leading sixth straight game Wednesday, beating Sunshine State Conference rival Lynn University on the road, 64-59. The win moved the Buccaneers (15-6, 9-2 SSC) into a tie with Rollins College for first place in the league.

But it didn’t come easy, despite a double-digit lead the Bucs built in the opening half.

Lynn connected on five of its first 10 shots to tie the game roughly four-and-a-half minutes into the second half. Danielle DeBerry scored on consecutive possessions to kick Barry’s lead back to three before the Fighting Knights went on a 6-0 run to take a three-point lead of their own.

Jackie Perez buried a three from the corner, and sank a free throw for her second four-point play of the season to push the Buccaneers back on top, 43-42. Perez knocked down her fourth triple of the game with 8:32 left in the game to extend the Bucs’ lead back to six.

Kira Harvey canned a triple to pull the Knights within three, and Marquis Lee sank two free throws with just under three minutes left to tie the game at 55-55. Suttington quickly answered with a layup on the other end to push the Bucs back up by a bucket.

The lead changed hands 11 times, but none after Suttington’s layup. She and DeBerry each sank a pair of free throws inside the final 1:44 to keep Barry ahead by five.

Suttington, celebrating her 22nd birthday, finished with 10 points, eight assists and three steals. DeBerry had 17 points and six rebounds. Perez scored 15 points, going 4-for-4 from beyond the arc.

Harvey finished with 24 points, and Lee scored 15.

Barry hit four triples in the first half, including back-to-back threes by  Perez in transition.

The Buccaneers outrebounded the Knights, 21-11, in the first half. Kaley Howard, inserted into the starting lineup after Yvonne Houston was shelved for the night for precautionary reasons, had seven boards in the opening half.

Barry built a 15-point first half lead when DeBerry scored on a layup with 3:39 left on the clock. Lynn went on an 8-0 run, cashing in on Lee’s layup with 40 seconds before the half, to cut the Bucs’ lead to seven.

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