Annual Synergy fashion show showcases university talentGowns, pea-coats and blazers were some of the highlighted trends featured on the runway that looked to be creations of couture designers. However, they were not pieces by high-end designers, but were created by university students of the Synergy Fashion Group. HRIM program finds a new home in Lerner CollegeThe university's Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management program will move from the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy to the Lerner College of Business and Economics. Report says expected graduation dates for many college students pushed backAs the end of May approaches, so does graduation for the class of 2008. Although many would consider the average time spent in college to be four years, this norm may soon have to be revised, as for some students, graduating within four years is simply not an option. Engineering professor works to develop Alzheimer's 'tricorder'"I understand that it's the no. 1 cause of dementia and an estimated four [million] people in the USA have it," Chemical Engineering Professor Kelvin H. Lee said. "The estimated cost of care is about $100 billion per year in the USA." |
Shell Oil president discusses energy crisis at Mitchell HallMixed reaction from crowd results in protestor's removalJohn Hofmeister, president of Shell Oil Company, took the stage at a packed Mitchell Hall Wednesday evening, and spoke to members of the university community about the world's current energy crisis and the politics of climate change surrounding it. 'Newark: The Opera' - a tribute to the cityOpera is a word that typically triggers visions of plump, well-endowed women in Viking hats belting out prolonged high-pitched notes in a foreign language. Not in this case. This weekend, a modern interpretation of the traditional idea of opera will be performed in honor of Newark in celebration of its 250th anniversary. Blue Hen Poll 2008 results give student hopeYoung people share opinions that could change the world.At 20, I feel alone and worried, where is this world going? 
Black Violin fuses bows and Hip-hop beatsCheck out performing duo Black Violin's MySpace page and the viewer is bombarded with a bright red cloud scene fading to dark stars and the shadow of a violinist on a tight rope. The twosome's personal Web site, Blackviolin.net, pings each time the mouse runs over one of the violin strings, which direct visitors to different parts of the site. |
