Page 1 2
Education Honors Society Inductees |
Eastern’s Department of Education inducted 27 new
members on May 6 into the Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society.
Shown above are inductees and 2005-2006 officers. |
Eastern Alum Named to Silver Anniversary Team |
Andrea Costa ’89 has been named to the NCAA Division III 25th Anniversary Softball Team. Costa was named as an outfielder based on her performance during NCAA competition. During her athletic career at Eastern, Costa was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team in 1985, 1987, and 1988, and as an NFCA First-Team All American in 1988. The Warriors won national Division III championships in 1985 and 1986. |
Eastern Professor Emeritus Named Citizen of the Year! |
William Jahoda, professor emeritus, was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Town of Lebanon. Jahoda played a key role in the development of Eastern’s Department of Biology.
|
Professor Wynn Teaches NSF Course |
 Professor Charles M. Wynn visited SUNY-Stony Brook in May to teach “The Five Biggest Unsolved Problems in Science: An Interdisciplinary Perspective.” The course, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its series of Chautauqua Short Courses, was based on Wynn’s book, “The Five Biggest Unsolved Problems in Science.” Faculty from the University of North Carolina, Pima College in Arizona, Drew University, Ohio Dominican University, The University of the Sciences in Pennsylvania, and other colleges and universities attended the course. Chautauqua Short Courses are offered each year throughout the United States to allow scholars at the scientific frontier to share their knowledge with undergraduate science faculty.
|
More than 75 people, including State Senators Donald Williams and Gary LeBeau and State Representative Walter Pawelkiewicz, honored Margaret “Peg” S. Wilson on June 12 at a dedication ceremony for the Margaret S. Wilson Child and Family Development Complex. Joining the state dignitaries were members of the Eastern campus community as well as Peg’s friends and family.
Pawelkiewicz read a citation from the General Assembly and praised Wilson for being “an advocate for children and families. Peg made sure that early childhood education and care are priorities at Eastern.” In addition to the citation, a portrait of Wilson and a new outdoor sign for the complex were unveiled.
“No one has done more for early childhood education in Connecticut than Peg Wilson,” said President Michael Pernal in introducing Wilson to the crowd.
Dimitrios Pachis, vice president for academic affairs, told the gathering that Wilson’s legacy would be transforming the lives of Connecticut children for years to come. “It’s not only about the 90 children who will be cared for in our facility. It also is about the future teachers we are preparing. They are learning the best teaching methods, methods we hope to spread across this state and beyond.”
|
Annual Golf Tournament is a Hole in One! |
Eastern’s annual golf tournament was held this year at the Lake of Isles “Members Only” golf course at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket. By all measures, it was the best ever— 188 golfers on two courses raised more than $70,000 to support Eastern’s intercollegiate athletic programs. More then 340 student athletes participate in 17 varsity sports at Eastern.
“This year’s tournament exceeded our expectations,” said Ken DeLisa, vice president for institutional advancement. “Not only did the number of golfers and the funds raised constitute all-time highs for Eastern, but the hospitality of the staff and the facilities at Lake of Isles gave all our guests a special treat.”
“I would like to extend my gratitude to the golfers and sponsors who helped make this year’s event a stunning success,” said Eastern President Michael Pernal. “Our student-athletes truly appreciate this outstanding support.”
The team from Zlotnick Construction won first place in the tournament, followed by teams from NewAlliance Bank, Bill Holowaty’s Baseball Camp, and IKON Office Solutions.
|
Eastern’s Olympic Track Open for Business |
Eastern’s Connecticut State University’s new eight-lane track at the Mansfield Outdoor Complex hosted the Hershey Track and Field Games in June. More than 200 youngsters ages nine to 14 hailing from 12 towns in northeastern Connecticut participated. Winners advanced to state competition in late June, and if they won there, traveled to Hershey, Pennsylvania to compete in the national meet. The meet was the first official event on Eastern’s new track, which is expected to host intercollegiate competition next spring.
|
Calendar of Summer Events on Campus |
- SOARS June 28-July 24
- Step/Cap July 2-Aug. 11
- ConnCAP July 3-Aug. 10
- Summer Institute for Future Teachers July 5-22
- Jamaican Sociology Program July 8-Aug. 5
- AP Courses July 17-Aug. 4
- Shosin Martial Arts July 18-23
- Police Academy July 22-29
|
Page 1 2
|
