Category: Education
Former ACLU president to discuss new book about resisting ‘hate speech’ with free speech on Feb. 18
Strossen will talk with Jennifer Gerarda Brown, interim executive vice president and provost at Quinnipiac, about the implications of “hate speech” censorship and how social justice advocates maintain that the best way to resist hate and promote equality is through vigorous “counterspeech” and activism.
Quinnipiac University to host two information sessions for prospective graduate students on Feb. 29
Both sessions will include an overview of graduate admissions and financial aid. Students also will have an opportunity to participate in breakout sessions with the program directors.
Director of the United Kingdom’s Public Health Rapid Support Team to discuss global outbreak response Jan. 24 at Quinnipiac University
Bausch is trained in internal medicine, infectious diseases, tropical medicine and public health.
Quinnipiac University School of Law to host, ‘Human Traffic Awareness Week: Deconstructing the Myths,’ Jan 28-30
January is recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Quinnipiac University’s Science Teaching and Learning Center will host Prof. Okhee Lee on Dec. 7
Lee is a professor in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development at New York University. Her research areas include science education, language and culture, and teacher education.
Quinnipiac University Prof. Sasha Turner guest speaker at symposium, ‘Capitalism and Slavery – 75 Years Later,’ in Trinidad and Tobago
Williams was one of the early founders of CARICOM, an organization made up of 20 Caribbean nations to promote economic and political integration and cooperation among members.
Quinnipiac University students participated in a Greek Day of Community Service
In North Haven, the students helped out at the Girl Scouts, Animal Haven Inc. and Pet Smart.
Quinnipiac University named a ‘Best Law School’ by The Princeton Review
The institutional survey, which numbered more than 200 questions, covered topics from academic offerings and admission requirements to data about currently enrolled students and graduates’ employment.
Quinnipiac University School of Law to host open house for prospective students on Nov. 16
Those who attend will tour the center and learn about the law school’s academic program and how the faculty works closely with students to develop a course of study that matches their goals.
Senior researcher at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center to discuss ‘Ethnobotanicals of Southern New England’ Nov. 14 at Quinnipiac University
Along with discussing health disparities among Native Americans, Bissonnette will cover the ethnobotanicals and their traditional uses, and the importance of history and culture in public health programming.
Holocaust survivor to speak at Quinnipiac University on Nov. 5
Altmann is coming to Quinnipiac as part of Echoes and Reflections, a program that provides Holocaust and genocide education in Connecticut.
People’s United Center for Women and Business at Quinnipiac University to host ‘Women in Leadership Panel’ on Oct. 22
Sponsored by the People’s United Center for Women and Business at Quinnipiac University and the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization, this event also will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from Oct. 19-26.