2nd annual Big Dog 5K - 9/26/2009 - Congratulations to all participants of the 2009 Northeastern Big Dog 5K! Over 700 runners and walkers registered for the 2nd annual Fun Run along the Charles River, and all who participated enjoyed clear skies, beautiful sunshine, and dynamic Husky spirit throughout the day.
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University News
		THE NEW 'PRESIDENTIAL GLOBAL SCHOLARS' INITIATIVE Speaking to hundreds of faculty, students, and staff at his annual State of the University address, Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun announced that "Global Experience" would be a unifying theme in the current academic year. >> Full Story
		NORTHEASTERN PROFESSOR GRANTED $5.5 MILLION BY NIH Northeastern biologist Kim Lewis has received a $5.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate why antibiotics are not effective for certain infectious diseases. >> Full Story
		"GLOBAL NOMADS" OFFER NEW MODEL OF COSMOPOLITANISM In Fleura Bardhi's ongoing research on the emergence of global nomads in the international marketplace, the assistant professor of marketing has noticed behavioral and attitudinal trends among people she says are “unmoored from consumer and national identities through global mobility.” >> Full Story
		VALUABLE LESSONS FROM TEACHING OVERSEAS While on co-op teaching English in Turkey, Northeastern human services major Alexandra Budge, AS’12, discovered she loves education—but she doesn’t want to be a teacher. Instead, her goal is to work for an international NGO helping to promote literacy in areas where access to education is limited. >> Full Story
		HEALTH SCIENCE ENTREPRENEURS Have a great idea? Find out what's next. Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2009 for roundtable discussions with seasoned alumni entrepreneurs on the tools of entrepreneurship. >> Full Story
		NETWORK SCIENTIST ANALYZES LIFE'S 'DIGITAL BREADCRUMBS' David Lazer, an expert in social networks and their effects on politics and organizations, and one of Northeastern's newest professors, has shown how cell phone usage patterns can predict friendship. >> Full Story
		BIOENGINEERING PHD PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Reaffirming Northeastern’s commitment to interdisciplinary education, the College of Engineering is offering a new PhD program in bioengineering. The coursework will merge areas of biosciences and engineering, including nanotechnology, biochemistry, mechanics, imaging, and biocomputing. >> Full Story
		COULD STRESSED-OUT SHARKS SAVE MORE FISH? Marine biology graduate student Austin Gallagher has studied the dwindling shark population around the world—from the waters of the South Pacific to those off Southern California. Now, as a research assistant at the New England Aquarium, the 23-year-old is focused on tracking the stress levels of sharks. >> Full Story
		WEB-BASED BABY MONITOR COULD BE A BOOM BUSINESS Northeastern undergraduate Praful Mathur’s web-enabled baby monitor could be the next big high-tech parent gadget. Mathur, a junior studying computer science and economics and co-founder of the tech startup, Amp Idea, wants to add web-based interactive software applications to the traditional walkie-talkie-like baby monitor. >> Full Story
		WORKING FOR FAIRNESS IN IMMIGRATION LAWS Northeastern’s newest law professor, an expert on immigration policy, says it is too easy to detain and deport immigrants, even green-card holders, on minor legal infractions. >> Full Story
		THE WORLDWIDE APPEAL OF AMERICAN SPORTS American sports are increasingly reaching audiences around the world. Next month, for example, the New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London, where “football” usually means soccer. Andrew Rohm, associate professor of marketing at Northeastern, discusses the impact of marketing teams and athletes to an international audience. >> Full Story
		BRIDGING THE SAFETY GAP If you’ve ever idled in bumper-to-bumper traffic on a bridge, wondering just how much weight the structure could withstand, chances are that Northeastern’s Ming Wang could tell you. His monitoring system might even be in place on that very structure. >> Full Story
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Alumni News and Events
		HOMECOMING 2009 Northeastern alumni are part of an incredibly loyal family, sharing a strong affinity for a University that has played such an important role in all of our lives. Homecoming provides another opportunity to celebrate our Husky pride while rekindling connections with classmates and making new memories. >> More information and registration
		ARTSALIVE! The ArtsAlive! series continues with The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats on Thursday, November 5, 2009 and Fiddler on the Roof on Friday, November 13, 2009. Tickets are on sale now; be sure to reserve your seat! >> More information and registration
		NORTHEASTERN REMEMBERS ITS VETERANS Join us on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. for a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Northeastern University Veterans Memorial to honor Northeastern alumni and students who have lost their lives in service to their country.
		BOSTON ALUMNI CHAPTER NETWORKING EXCHANGE Build your personal and professional network at the Boston Alumni Chapter's monthly Networking Exchange. Enjoy a presentation by Jacqui Sweeney, MS'91, on the many facets of co-op at Northeastern and how alumni can assist in maintaining and promoting the nation's largest, most innovative co-op program.  >> More information and registration
		WILL THE GRASSROOTS EFFECT CONTINUE DURING OBAMA'S PRESIDENCY? Join us on Thursday, November 12, at the Northeastern Club of Boston for an Insights evening with Distinguished Professor of Political Science and former Governor Michael Dukakis. Professor Dukakis will examine whether President Obama will successfully employ his grassroots approach while tackling the longstanding debate over health care and other governmental reforms. >> More information and registration
		DISCO NIGHT COMES TO 1ST THURSDAY THIS NOVEMBER Reminisce with friends and classmates while you sip on retro cocktails and groove to your favorite disco tunes. Don't worry, bell bottoms and platform shoes are optional! >> More information and registration
		HUSKY HUGS In its third year, Husky Hugs, a teddy bear drive sponsored by the Student Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations, will continue to bring smiles to children in need this holiday season. Last year we were able to donate 1,100 bears to children across the country. Give a hug and donate today! >> More information
		HOLIDAY POPS Share the magic of the season with fellow members of the Husky family at Holiday Pops on Saturday, December 12. This event has become a perennial favorite for alumni, featuring a special matinee performance by the Boston Pops in the beautiful setting of Symphony Hall. >> More information and registration
		HUSKIES VS. RED SOX We'll be down in Florida for the annual baseball Spring Training game against the Boston Red Sox on March 3, 2010. Book your travel early and come cheer on your Huskies! >> More information

Spotlight

Evan Brunell, AS'09 If you have an idea for an alumnus/a to spotlight, contact Steve Daly in the Office of Alumni Relations.

In October 2003, as Aaron Boone’s 11th-inning home run off Tim Wakefield landed in the left-field stands at Yankee Stadium and provided a gut-wrenching end to another chapter in the long-playing Red Sox-Yankees drama, Evan Brunell was not unlike the majority of Boston fans. The initial feeling of shock yielded to dismay and anger: a reserve third baseman who had hit just six home runs in the regular season became the latest Yankee to drive a stake through the heart of Red Sox Nation. Brunell, a high school student at the time, took the loss hard. A diehard Red Sox fan, he couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed by the loss and the continued inability of Boston to exorcise the Yankee demons. While Sox fans flooded the airwaves of sports radio and consoled each other as best they could, Brunell discovered another coping tool: blogging. What started as a way to deal with the heartbreaking end to a promising baseball season would evolve into MVN.com, a blogging Web site with a current stable of 200-300 fans who write about virtually every topic in sports. With MVN.com, Brunell, AS’09, who earned his degree in journalism, provides an outlet for fans to discuss the travails of their teams with an audience that shares their interests. >> Full Story

New Hampshire Alumni Chapter
NU vs. UNH Men's Hockey Gathering & Game
October 23, 2009

The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter offers many exciting opportunities and programs for everyone. Join fellow alumni for networking, sporting events, cultural programs, and to support Northeastern's athletic teams when they play in town! Come to our Young Alumni Networking Social on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. If you are looking to take an active role, leadership positions are available. 
>> Chapter Web Page

Men's Basketball takes on Providence
Make plans to check out the Huskies as they host Big East power Providence on December 1, 2009. Watch for a special 2 for 1 ticket offer for alumni. And don't forget to stop by the new Alumni Store located in the lobby of Matthews Arena.
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Northeastern Replaces Lamps Campus-Wide
In a continued effort to reduce its environmental impact, the University completed a project to replace all lamps across the Boston campus with high-efficiency, low-mercury lamps. The initiative will reduce Northeastern's carbon footprint by an estimated 3,500 tons over the lifetime of the lamps.

>> Read more about sustainability efforts at Northeastern