
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.
Quinnipiac University’s Science Teaching and Learning Center to host free events for teachers on Oct. 18 & 19
Cindy Kern, assistant teaching professor of education, said the event will include teachers from Bridgeport, CREC, Danbury, Guilford, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, Notre Dame-West Haven, Stratford, Tolland, the University of Connecticut and West Haven.
Rep. Yaccarino and Sen. Fasano to Host Suicide Prevention Training in North Haven
QPR training deals with the prevention of suicide by teaching ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need.

Janelle Chiasera of North Haven appointed dean of the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University
Chiasera is a leader in her profession and currently serves as a regional director for the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS).

Travis Mills, veteran and quadruple amputee, to share his story of courage and inspiration Nov. 5 at Quinnipiac University
Mills lost portions of both his arms and legs in 2012 when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off while he was on patrol during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Quinnipiac University to host two information sessions for prospective graduate students Nov. 2
Both sessions will include an overview of graduate admissions and financial aid.

Quinnipiac University School of Nursing to host legislative breakfast on Oct. 19
Attendees also can participate in two workshops at the event.

Connecticut Radiologists Honor Senator Fasano
Sen. Fasano has played a leading role in passing legislation that expands the range of breast cancer screenings that are available to patients and that ensures patient safety comes first in limiting radiation for imaging tests such as a CT Scan or MRI.
Reps. Candelora, Yaccarino, Fishbein and Senator Fasano to Host Business Forum in Wallingford
The legislators will discuss important pieces of legislation that came before the General Assembly this year, including topics such as the state’s new paid family medical leave program, an increase to the minimum wage and changes to the pass-through entity tax.

Fortune magazine CEO Alan Murray to discuss ‘The Death of Truth’ on Oct. 25 at Quinnipiac University
Murray will discuss the growing misinformation surrounding journalism and how the industry can respond to this challenge.
Rep. Dave Yaccarino Attends Event to Help Veterans in Need
“Stand Down 2019” was held at the State Veterans home campus in Rocky Hill where more than 200,000 veterans in were eligible to participate in the event free of charge as long as they were able to provide proof of their veteran or military status.
Rep. Dave Yaccarino Warns Constituents of New Grocery Tax and Calls for a Special Session
New Law Effective October 1st 2019