Month: May 2016

Irish historian to present, ‘Famnesia? Famine in Irish Literature at the Great Hunger’s Centenary,’ June 23 at Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum

Bryce Evans, a senior lecturer in history at Liverpool Hope University (UK) and a leading modern Irish historian, will present the lecture, “Famnesia? Famine in Irish Literature at the Great Hunger’s Centenary.”

Sen. Fasano Applauds Passage of Bill to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

The bill improves communication between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Senator Len Fasano appears on “Meet the Leaders” at the CT State Capitol

Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (right) answers a question from Cablevision host David Smith during a May 4 taping of the show “Meet the Leaders.”

Professor Tracy Van Oss of North Haven receives James Marshall Award for Service to the Quinnipiac University Community

Tracy Van Oss of North Haven, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University, received the James Marshall Award for Service to the Quinnipiac Community during a recent ceremony.

Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University to host information session for prospective sixth-year diploma in educational leadership graduate students May 25

Quinnipiac University will host an information session for prospective graduate students interested in the School of Education’s sixth-year diploma in educational leadership program on Wednesday, May 25.

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University acquires notable painting, ‘Rainbow’s End,’ by William Crozier

One of the foremost European artists of the post-war period, Crozier (1930-2011) was artistically and philosophically influenced by the Existentialist movement in Paris. He brought such outlook to bear on images of a traumatized humanity in the aftermath of the two world wars.

Len Fasano

Senate Passes Legislation to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Senate Bill 294 aims to improve communication between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and families in need of services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.