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Carrie Menkel-Meadow, a founder of the dispute resolution field, to speak at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center Oct. 30

Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Chancellor’s Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, will speak at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.

Quinnipiac University names Gail Gilmore of Cheshire director of two teacher leadership programs

Gail Gilmore of Cheshire has been appointed director of the sixth-year diploma in educational leadership and the master of science in teacher leadership program at Quinnipiac University.

Indian scholar Ananya Vajpeyi to discuss the ethics of collective action Oct. 21

Ananya Vajpeyi, assistant professor at the Centre for The Study of Developing Societies in New Delhi, India, will present the lecture, “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Ethics of Collective Action,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Room 101, on Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Best Buddies CT Friendship Walk

More than 1,000 Best Buddies supporters from across the state will gather for the 7thAnnual Best Buddies Connecticut Friendship Walk on Sunday, Nov. 8.

American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation endorses Quinnipiac University’s nursing programs

The Quinnipiac School of Nursing is one of 12 nursing schools with holistically-endorsed programs, and only the second school with endorsed DNP programs.

Senate & House Republicans submit petitions calling for special session to fix failing state budget

Following calls by hospitals, advocates for the disabled, and many others for legislative action to address Governor Malloy’s recent devastating budget cuts, Senate and House Republican legislators have all signed a petition seeking a special session of the General Assembly to rebuild the state budget and formally requested Democrat legislators do the same.

Floyd Abrams to discuss ‘Defending First Amendment Freedoms’

Floyd Abrams, the legendary advocate and constitutional litigator, will be the featured speaker at “Defending First Amendment Freedoms: A Conversation with Floyd Abrams,” at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, in the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, 370 Bassett Road.

Yaccarino Tours State Veterans’ Home

Ranking Member of the legislature’s Veterans committee, State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-North Haven) toured the Connecticut State Veterans’ Home in Rocky Hill on October 7, and received an informational update from the new Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Sean Connolly.

North Haven resident meets ‘Shark Tank’ star at Quinnipiac University

Kevin Basmadjian of North Haven, right, dean of the School of Education at Quinnipiac University, greeted Daymond John, star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and founder, president and CEO of FUBU.

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Princeton Review names Quinnipiac University one of the ‘best’ law schools

The Quinnipiac University School of Law is one of the nation’s most outstanding law schools, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company featured the school in the 2016 edition of its annual book, “The Best 173 Law Schools.”

Yaccarino, Fasano, Freda applaud grant for Vanacore Field complex improvements

State awards North Haven $500,000 STEAP grant to demolish and replace nonfunctioning concession stand, install permanent bathrooms and locker rooms, replace visitor bleachers and repair fencing for local teams.

United Bank team dedicates Saturday in support of Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven

On Saturday, October 3, several employees from United Bank – representing Corporate Headquarters in Glastonbury and the North Haven banking team – joined Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven for a recent home build.