Cup o' Joe to Go - 9/9/2009 - Members of the Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Association welcome Northeastern students back to campus with their annual "Cup o' Joe to Go' event, offering up a warm cup of coffee and a donut to snack on as students head to class.
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ROBOTIC BEE-HAVIOR
A Northeastern University neurobiologist will bring his expertise in animal robotics to a five-year, $10 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Expeditions research project to develop "robobees" that mimic the communal feeding behavior of bee colonies.
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AT CONVOCATION, FRESHMEN ARE URGED TO EXPLORE THE WORLD
Northeastern’s 112th entering class was officially welcomed by the University’s academic leaders in full regalia, led by President Joseph E. Aoun, who challenged students to make a mark on the world.
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DISCOVERY CONNECTION
An initiative developed by members of Northeastern’s mathematics and science faculty to promote interest in those subjects by connecting high-school students to research has garnered a five-year, $1.98 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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NO LANGUAGE BARRIER HERE
Working in the software development division of IBM’s Beijing office, Northeastern computer science major Brad Osgood found his linguistic focus shift from the computer language of ones and zeros to a new, human language: Mandarin Chinese.
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FORMER TRUSTEES SHARE NEW IDEAS TO DRIVE NORTHEASTERN FORWARD
A new engagement initiative is invigorating opportunities for emeriti to apply their first-hand knowledge of Northeastern to generate new ideas about how to affect the success and upward trajectory of the university, its students, and its faculty.
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ENGINE OF SUCCESS
On a Saturday in late August, Brian Hult arrived at a car dealership in Coldwater, Michigan, to show off his line of high-quality performance parts to Ford Focus enthusiasts who gathered to discuss the popular compact vehicle.
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GOING GLOBAL STARTS AT HOME
In a twist on Northeastern's popular Dialogue of Civilizations program—which sends students abroad for five weeks of intensive study in any of 25 locations around the globe—16 Japanese students from Meiji University recently came to Northeastern to immerse themselves in U.S. history and culture.
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JOHN COLTRANE MEMORIAL CONCERT
The John Coltrane Memorial Concert (JCMC) has been held annually in Boston since its inception in 1977 and is the world's oldest annual performance tribute to the musical and spiritual legacy of the great master. Performances begin on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Blackman Auditorium.
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CRITTER CONTROL
Rebeca Rosengaus, an associate professor of biology at Northeastern, along with former Northeastern postdoctoral fellow Mark Bulmer and a team of MIT researchers, has discovered an environmentally friendly method of pest control.
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NORTHEASTERN REMEMBERS FRIEND AND SUPPORTER TED KENNEDY
Since the beginning of his accomplished career in the Senate, Kennedy maintained a close relationship with Northeastern. He became an official member of the university community on June 20, 1965, when he received the honorary degree Doctor of Public Administration and delivered his first Northeastern commencement address.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FUNDS NANOSCALE RESEARCH
Northeastern University’s Nanoscale Science and Engineering Research Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN) has received a $12.25 million renewal grant from the National Science Foundation.
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WHITE HOUSE BOUND
Third-year Northeastern law student Phil Hancock, 29, was recently accepted into the prestigious White House internship program—his third Northeastern experiential opportunity.
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STUDENT WINS NATIONAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH AWARD
Amy Kallmerten, a graduate student in Northeastern University’s department of chemistry and chemical biology, has received CEM Corporation’s 2009 M.J. Collins Award for outstanding research by a student in the field of microwave chemistry.
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NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BIG DOG 5K
The 2nd annual Northeastern Big Dog 5K will be held on September 26, 2009. The field has nearly doubled since last year and we're looking forward to a spirited Fun Run along the Charles River. Runners and walkers will enjoy great views, live music, refreshments, prizes, and much more! Due to high demand, registration is now closed. |
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INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CHAPTERS
There are several great International Alumni Chapters events planned for the fall including receptions in Paris, France on Friday, September 25; London, England on Monday, September 28; and a networking event in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday, October 8. |
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REPPUCCI SCHOLARSHIP NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The scholarship named in honor of Eugene M. Reppucci Jr., E'60, MEd'65, Hon'95, is available to sons and daughters of Northeastern alumni. Awards begin at $1,000 for a full academic year. The application deadline for the 2009-10 academic year is Monday, November 9.
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CHICAGO ALUMNI CHAPTER NETWORKING RECEPTION
Kick off your fall by building your personal and professional network at this Chicago Alumni Chapter Networking event on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Not only will you meet fellow Huskies living in the Chicago area, but you will learn how to build and utilize these relationships for the ultimate Husky Advantage.
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FLORIDA SWING
The Naples Alumni Chapter will host a luncheon and lecture program on Wednesday, October 14, the first of three alumni chapter gatherings in Florida next month. A dinner reception, hosted by the Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter on Thursday, October 15, and a reception and art museum tour, hosted by the Miami and Palm Beach County Chapters on Saturday, October 17, are also planned. |
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HUSKY NATION IS GROWING
We're expanding our Regional Alumni Chapter program this fall. Join us at alumni chapter launches in Fairfield County, Connecticut, on Thursday, October 1; Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, October 14; and Seattle, Washington, on Thursday, October 15. |
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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.
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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!
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| Spotlight |
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James Pierce, E'91
If you have an idea for an alumnus/a to spotlight, contact Steve Daly in the Office of Alumni Relations. |
He’s a fixture at most every Northeastern home sports event and usually has one of the best seats in the house. You can find him up against the glass at Matthews Arena, steps from the sidelines at Parsons Field, or along the foul line at Friedman Diamond.
His work appears on the athletics Web site, in media guides – even on the side of Cabot Center.
And with classes back in session, Jim Pierce, E’91, is a very busy man these days.
Pierce owns and operates Digital Video Creation, a company that specializes in college and youth sports photography in the greater Boston area. In addition to supplying Northeastern’s Office of Sports Information with photos from nearly all of the university’s 19 varsity programs, Pierce posts pictures on his Web site – www.digitalvideocreation.com – which are available for purchase.
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