News: To the Point
Issue date: 3/6/08 Section: News
New director named for distance learning
Annette Burden, an associate professor of mathematics, has been named the new interim director of distance learning. The Academic Strategic Plan for 2007 to 2013 tries to address the number and quality of online academic offerings at YSU. The university's distance learning courses began in 1999 and currently offers two online degree programs.
Recognizing Women's History Month at YSU
A number of events will be held on campus to honor women throughout March. YSU and the Center for Women's Studies are sponsoring forums, film viewings accompanied by lectures and poetry readings.
Artist to speak at Ford Theater
The Skeggs Lecture series at Youngstown State University continues with artist Fred Wilson. He will be speaking at 7 p.m. March 19 in the Ford Theater in Bliss Hall. His award-winning installations have been featured in museums around the world. The lecture is free to the public.
RecycleMania continues
YSU will continue to compete with 400 colleges in RecycleMania. RecycleMania will continue until April 6.
For more information call the YSU recycling center at 330-941- 2294.
Campus Recreation accepting homecoming chair applications
Individuals who want to be 2008 Homecoming chair can give or E-mail a letter of interest to Greg Gulas, Homecoming Advisor. The application deadline is March 21 by 5 p.m.
Center to host discussion
The Center for Islamic Studies and the Judaic and Holocaust Studies program will hold "Studying the Jewish and Islamic Traditions: Revelation" on today at 7 p.m. in Kilcawley Center's Jones Room. Revelation is the main topic to be discussed.
Annette Burden, an associate professor of mathematics, has been named the new interim director of distance learning. The Academic Strategic Plan for 2007 to 2013 tries to address the number and quality of online academic offerings at YSU. The university's distance learning courses began in 1999 and currently offers two online degree programs.
Recognizing Women's History Month at YSU
A number of events will be held on campus to honor women throughout March. YSU and the Center for Women's Studies are sponsoring forums, film viewings accompanied by lectures and poetry readings.
Artist to speak at Ford Theater
The Skeggs Lecture series at Youngstown State University continues with artist Fred Wilson. He will be speaking at 7 p.m. March 19 in the Ford Theater in Bliss Hall. His award-winning installations have been featured in museums around the world. The lecture is free to the public.
RecycleMania continues
YSU will continue to compete with 400 colleges in RecycleMania. RecycleMania will continue until April 6.
For more information call the YSU recycling center at 330-941- 2294.
Campus Recreation accepting homecoming chair applications
Individuals who want to be 2008 Homecoming chair can give or E-mail a letter of interest to Greg Gulas, Homecoming Advisor. The application deadline is March 21 by 5 p.m.
Center to host discussion
The Center for Islamic Studies and the Judaic and Holocaust Studies program will hold "Studying the Jewish and Islamic Traditions: Revelation" on today at 7 p.m. in Kilcawley Center's Jones Room. Revelation is the main topic to be discussed.
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