Month: March 2016
Quinnipiac University secures $191,068 grant to continue science training for teachers in southern Connecticut schools
Quinnipiac University has secured a $191,068 Teacher Quality Partnership Program grant through the state Office of Higher Education to continue training teachers from school districts across southern Connecticut about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). …
NFL arbitrator Shyam Das to discuss sports arbitration April 1 at QU School of Law Center
Shyam Das, a full-time labor arbitrator for 40 years, will discuss sports arbitration, drawing on his experience as an arbitrator for Major League Baseball and the National Football League, when he presents at the next …
Shred Day is Coming!
Shred Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Ridge Road Elementary School from 9:00 AM to Noon.
Documentary on the lives of senior athletes to be screened April 7 at Quinnipiac University
“Age of Champions,” an award-winning PBS documentary, will be screened from 6:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, in the Mount Carmel Auditorium at Quinnipiac University.
New York City council names St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chair John Lahey Irish Man of the Year
John L. Lahey, chair of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Board of Directors and president of Quinnipiac University, has been named the “Thomas Manton Person of the Year” by the New York City Council.
Spring Curbside Bulk PickUp Schedule
First Selectman Michael J. Freda announced today that The Department of Public Works Field Operations will provide a two-week collection program for bulk items for the weeks of April 4th and April 11th.
Granby Memorial Middle School student wins Connecticut Spelling Bee at Quinnipiac University
Dwaritha Ramesh, an eighth-grade student at Granby Memorial Middle School, bested 62 other students from around the state Saturday to win the Connecticut Spelling Bee.
Quinnipiac University to host Connecticut Spelling Bee March 12
The Quinnipiac University School of Education will host the Connecticut Spelling Bee starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12.
Fasano, Yaccarino Co-sponsor Veteran-Friendly Legislation, Remember North Haven Veteran Posthumously for his Advocacy
The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 2, would allow the Department of Administrative Services to give a 15% price preference to veteran-owned micro-businesses bidding on state contracts.
North Haven Veteran Steve Gifford testifies in Hartford, supporting veteran-owned businesses legislation
The legislation, which is sponsored by the Senate Democratic Leadership, would give small veteran-owned businesses favorable treatment in state contracting.
Side By Side Charter, Fair Haven Elementary and Quinnipiac University School of Education win national award
The professional development school partnership between Side By Side Charter School of Norwalk, Fair Haven Elementary School of New Haven and the Quinnipiac UniversitySchool of Education has received the Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement Award.
Former Freedom Rider Lula White of New Haven receives the Quinnipiac University Black Law Students Association’s Thurgood Marshall Award
Lula White, of New Haven, a former Freedom Rider during the civil rights movement, received the Quinnipiac University Black Law Students Association’s (BLSA) Thurgood Marshall Award on Feb. 25. The Thurgood Marshall Award is given …