http://www.sacredheart.edu Sacred Heart Press Releases RSS Feed en-us 2012 - Sacred Heart University, All Rights Reserved http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:39:52 EST Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:39:52 GMT http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41982_shu_band_members_embark_on_musical_mission_trip_to_haiti.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn.  Sacred Heart University Director of Bands Keith Johnston, along with two members of the Sacred Heart University Band, are traveling to the island nation of Haiti, January 25-30, on a musical mission. They will participate in the first annual Brass Festival, sponsored by the Holy Trinity School of Music in Port-au-Prince. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:02:42 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41982_shu_band_members_embark_on_musical_mission_trip_to_haiti.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/42015_cashman_and_epstein_entertain_with_behind_the_scenes_baseball_stories.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn.  Although no longer the rivals they were when they were booked for Sacred Heart Universitys 2011-2012 Student Affairs Lecture Series, Brian Cashman and Theo Epstein entertained a capacity crowd at the Universitys Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday night with tales of what goes on behind the scenes in the world of major league baseball. The event was moderated by ESPNs Steve Berthiaume. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:53:13 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/42015_cashman_and_epstein_entertain_with_behind_the_scenes_baseball_stories.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41795_four_shu_faculty_members_to_present_in_academic_research_showcase.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Four members of Sacred Heart University's faculty have been selected to present in the Academic Research Showcase portion of the Presidential Inaugural Lecture Series. One proposal from each of SHU's four colleges was selected. The Academic Research Showcase is an opportunity for Sacred Heart University to feature its outstanding and talented faculty. Proposals needed to be within the lecturer's academic field and, in keeping with SHU's inaugural theme for the year -- A Time for New Beginnings -- participants were asked to choose a topic related to the theme. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:27:19 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41795_four_shu_faculty_members_to_present_in_academic_research_showcase.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41975_shu_names_board_of_overseers_for_horizons_at_shu_summer_program.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn.  Sacred Heart University has named 11 members to the Board of Overseers for the Horizons at Sacred Heart University program that will launch this summer. The inaugural program will bring 32 low-income students entering first and second grade from Bridgeport Public and Cathedral Education Cluster schools to the SHU campus for six weeks in the summer of 2012. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:17:23 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41975_shu_names_board_of_overseers_for_horizons_at_shu_summer_program.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41936_shu_s_habitat_for_humanity_chapter_wins_second_mile_award.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn.  Sacred Heart Universitys Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter is the recipient of the prestigious Second Mile Award, presented each year by Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat CFC). The award also went to Youth United, a Habitat CFC program focused on giving youth from different backgrounds, faiths and organizations the opportunity to work together to sponsor and build a house with Habitat. Youth United and Sacred Hearts Habitat club partnered to raise money for and build a house at 554 Jane St. in Bridgeport. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:30:49 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41936_shu_s_habitat_for_humanity_chapter_wins_second_mile_award.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41973_shu_names_michael_d_larobina_as_university_legal_counsel.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn.  Michael D. Larobina, J.D., LL.M., has been named general counsel at Sacred Heart University, effective February 1. He will be responsible for managing the Universitys legal affairs, including providing legal advice to academic and administrative management personnel; preparing and reviewing legal documents; defending claims before federal and state agencies and courts; managing litigation matters; supervising outside counsel; and serving as a liaison to regulatory and legislative bodies, courts and attorneys general. He will also serve as a member of the Presidents management team. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:51:35 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41973_shu_names_michael_d_larobina_as_university_legal_counsel.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41972_shu_names_michael_d_larobina_as_university_legal_counsel.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn.  Michael D. Larobina, J.D., LL.M., has been named general counsel at Sacred Heart University, effective February 1. He will be responsible for managing the Universitys legal affairs, including providing legal advice to academic and administrative management personnel; preparing and reviewing legal documents; defending claims before federal and state agencies and courts; managing litigation matters; supervising outside counsel; and serving as a liaison to regulatory and legislative bodies, courts and attorneys general. He will also serve as a member of the Presidents management team. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:31 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41972_shu_names_michael_d_larobina_as_university_legal_counsel.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41593_shu_to_launch_adult_education_program_in_ireland.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Sacred Heart University's Adult Education Program in Ireland, scheduled for July and September 2012, will afford participants the chance to experience a simpler way of life in a bucolic setting that is rich with history and culture. SHU's Center for Irish Cultural Studies, in partnership with the Díseart Institute of Education and Celtic Culture, is offering the two adult study trips to Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland, where it has run successful undergraduate programs since 2002. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:24:19 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41593_shu_to_launch_adult_education_program_in_ireland.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41934_illustration_students_accepted_into_national_competition.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn.  Seven illustration students from Sacred Heart Universitys Department of Graphic Design & Visual Arts recently had their artwork accepted into the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles (SILA) nationally juried West 50 competition. The honorees are Amanda Wenger of Fairfield, Conn., Bruna Zavan of Trumbull, Conn., Jessica Geraghty of Baldwin, New York, Kathryn Connolly of Rockville Center, New York, Maria Damianou of Monroe, Conn., Michelle Navarro of Piscataway, New Jersey and Rachel Fogarty of Stratford, Conn. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:14:03 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41934_illustration_students_accepted_into_national_competition.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41853_shu_partners_with_horizons_national_on_summer_student_enrichment_program.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Sacred Heart University, in affiliation with Horizons National, will bring 32 low-income students entering first and second grade from Bridgeport Public and Cathedral Education Cluster schools to its campus for six weeks in the summer of 2012. The hope is that these students, many of whom are the first in their families to step onto a college campus, will be inspired by their summer days at Sacred Heart to set high goals for their education. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:37:03 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41853_shu_partners_with_horizons_national_on_summer_student_enrichment_program.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41898_new_healthcare_information_systems_graduate_program_announced.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Sacred Heart University will introduce a new graduate program in Healthcare Information Systems during the 2012-2013 academic year. The program will target health professionals with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least two years of practical experience in the health care or information technology fields. Applicants will include those seeking to complement their clinical expertise with technology skills to pursue a career change or career advancement in ambulatory and acute care settings. Applicants may also include information technology professionals without a background in health care who seek employment and/or advancement in a health care setting. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:36:12 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41898_new_healthcare_information_systems_graduate_program_announced.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41902_shu_names_two_new_trustees.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Sacred Heart University has named Murray Martin and Teresa Ressel to its Board of Trustees, the institution's top governing body. Martin is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Pitney Bowes Inc., a $5.4 billion company that provides software, hardware and services that integrate physical and digital communications channels. He has been the architect of numerous acquisitions expanding the company's reach within the customer communications management arena. A native of Delaware, Ressel started her corporate career at General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut. Although her professional career then took her to locations in California, Asia Pacific and Washington D.C., she now resides back in Connecticut with her husband, retired Navy Commander F. Charles Ressel, Jr., and their children. She most recently held the position of CEO for UBS Securities LLC and prior to that, served as the chief operating officer for the Americas Region across UBS. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:35:38 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41902_shu_names_two_new_trustees.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41896_shu_receives_donation_of_hartman_holocaust_book_collection.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sacred Heart University is the recipient of a collection of books on the holocaust as a result of a gift from Dr. Geoffrey and Renée Hartman. The couple amassed a collection of scholarly works on the subject as a result of their work on the Holocaust Survivors Film Project. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:21:59 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41896_shu_receives_donation_of_hartman_holocaust_book_collection.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41817_students_participate_in_annual_curtis_week.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Students and staff are out in the community for Sacred Heart University's annual CURTIS Week, which runs from January 11 to January 16 this year. CURTIS Week, which stands for Community Understanding & Reflection Through Inner-city Service, honors the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, second Bishop of Bridgeport and founder of the University. This annual program is sponsored by Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:51:48 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41817_students_participate_in_annual_curtis_week.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41822_organizations_honor_nursing_professor_linda_strong.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - It's been a good few months for Linda Strong, Ed.D., R.N. She was the recent recipient of an Outstanding Volunteer award from the New England Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) after she was nominated by the Stratford (CT) Department of Health. Strong has long been a volunteer for this civilian group that provides support to local public health departments in times of disaster, such as a flood or epidemic. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:04:46 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41822_organizations_honor_nursing_professor_linda_strong.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41769_gallery_of_contemporary_art_to_exhibit_voices_in_the_streets_polish_posters.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Sacred Heart University's Gallery of Contemporary Art will feature Voices in the Streets: Polish Posters from the Collection of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York. The exhibit opens on Sunday, January 22, with a reception from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Following the reception, Dr. Marek Bartelik, exhibition curator, will give a talk at 3:30 p.m. The exhibit will include 39 works by artists belonging to the legendary Polish School of Poster, reaching back to the 1950s and focusing on the generation active in the 1970s and 1980s - prior to the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. It will run until March 1 and is free and open to the public. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:26:18 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41769_gallery_of_contemporary_art_to_exhibit_voices_in_the_streets_polish_posters.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41780_sacred_heart_university_students_faculty_and_staff_provide_a_merry_christmas_for_local_families.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Students, faculty and staff members at Sacred Heart University collected food, toys, clothes and other gifts to ensure a merry Christmas for 75 local families. The University worked with Golden Hill Methodist Church and St. Charles Parish to make the donations, said Maura Cook, assistant coordinator of Volunteer Programs at Sacred Heart. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:47:22 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41780_sacred_heart_university_students_faculty_and_staff_provide_a_merry_christmas_for_local_families.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41787_shu_band_to_perform_first_ever_tour_in_ireland.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - The Sacred Heart University Band will travel to Ireland from January 9-16 for its first-ever international tour. The group will perform five different concerts, along with various local ensembles, in Dingle and Dublin. Dingle is home to the campus of Sacred Heart University's Center for Irish Cultural Studies. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:46:46 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41787_shu_band_to_perform_first_ever_tour_in_ireland.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41793_it_services_down_this_weekend.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Electrical work related to new Student Commons Building and our Network Operations Center (NOC) in the main Academic Building will result in network outages over the next 6 months. The second of these is planned for Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10pm and will last until Monday, January 9, 2012 at 5am. All efforts will be made to finish sooner if possible. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:56:55 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41793_it_services_down_this_weekend.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41350_megan_rock_named_as_vice_president_for_university_advancement.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Megan Rock has joined Sacred Heart University as vice president of University Advancement. She will oversee the Division of University Advancement, which includes the Development Office and the Alumni Relations Office. In that role, she is responsible for increasing the philanthropic support for the University. This will include planning, initiating, directing, reporting and evaluating all fundraising activities for the University from private and public sources, as well as working to engage alumni with the University. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:53:33 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41350_megan_rock_named_as_vice_president_for_university_advancement.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41352_students_occupational_therapists_gather_for_inaugural_workshop_to_honor_late_alumna.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Several dozen Sacred Heart University Occupational Therapy students, professionals and aspiring occupational therapists descended on the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, to participate in the "Applying Sensory Integration Principles for Diverse Populations" workshop. The event was an inaugural benefit to raise money for the recently established Christine E. Busher Memorial Occupational Therapy Award Fund. Busher, a Sacred Heart alumna, died unexpectedly in 2009. She was much admired and respected by the Sacred Heart community and also served as an adjunct instructor at the University. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:52:56 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41352_students_occupational_therapists_gather_for_inaugural_workshop_to_honor_late_alumna.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41360_teamwork_is_key_to_success_during_shu_medical_missions.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Two groups of Sacred Heart University students and faculty from the College of Health Professions spent time away from campus during October on medical missions. While one group went to Guatemala and the other to Jamaica, both found that cooperation and teamwork was critical to their success. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:52:16 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41360_teamwork_is_key_to_success_during_shu_medical_missions.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41362_shu_social_work_professors_address_national_association_of_social_workers_at_conference.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Three Sacred Heart University Social Work professors addressed the Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Social Workers at the Cromwell Plaza in Cromwell on November 15. The focus of the fall conference was "Living in a World of Diversity and Disparity: Working to Achieve Social Justice." "We have a very talented team of professors, and they are truly experts in their field. They are committed professionals who brought a great deal of knowledge and experience to the conference," said Joan Pollack, who heads the department of Social Work. "I think this is a great opportunity to share our program with our colleagues from around the state and also to provide exposure for Sacred Heart University." Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:51:51 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41362_shu_social_work_professors_address_national_association_of_social_workers_at_conference.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41381_national_nurse_practitioner_week_celebrated_november_13_19_at_shu.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - This week - November 13-19 - is National Nurse Practitioner Week. It provides an opportunity for the graduate nursing faculty at Sacred Heart University to celebrate the important work these unique health-care professionals do every day. According to the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the oldest and largest national professional organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties, there are approximately 148,000 NPs working in the United States and about 2,500 practicing in Connecticut. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:51:03 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41381_national_nurse_practitioner_week_celebrated_november_13_19_at_shu.cfm http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41406_shu_community_gathers_for_interfaith_thanksgiving_prayer_service.cfm FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Members of the Sacred Heart University community gathered Wednesday, November 16, for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service at the University's Chapel of the Holy Spirit. With bags and boxes of non-perishable food crowding the altar, students, faculty and staff joined in song and in Muslim, Jewish and Christian prayers. Attendees were invited to light a candle at any time during the service in thanksgiving for the blessings in their lives. "This was a great opportunity for all people from all religious traditions to come together and think about how we are blessed and how we are all called to serve those in need," said Sarah Heiman of Campus Ministry. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:50:26 EST http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/41406_shu_community_gathers_for_interfaith_thanksgiving_prayer_service.cfm