Irish American Cultural Institute Donates Library of Books to Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute
First editions and rare copies of works of many of the giants of Irish literature will now be more accessible to historians and students, thanks to the generosity of the Irish American Cultural Institute.
Quinnipiac University School of Law to Host Program, ‘Understanding the Legislative Process: Animals and the Law,’
The Quinnipiac University School of Law’s Animal Law Society will join the Connecticut Bar Association’s Animal Law Section to host the panel discussion, “Understanding the Legislative Process: Animals and the Law,” on Thursday, Jan. 8.
QU Professor Earns $15,000 from National Geographic/Waitt Grants to Lead Research on Gangi Mummies in Italy
A Quinnipiac University professor will lead a team of researchers and students to Italy in January to perform the first-ever examination of the Gangi mummies, whose remains have been preserved in burial catacombs in Sicily.
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum to Launch Digital Database of Great Famine Illustrations
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University will launch a digital database Dec. 16 containing about 1,500 articles and illustrations related to Ireland and the Great Famine, the worst demographic catastrophe of the 19th century.
Quinnipiac University School of Business Announces Creation of the Center for Women & Business
Quinnipiac University’s School of Business has created a new center dedicated to addressing the unique leadership and professional needs of women.
North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee
[box](l to r): State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and State Sen. Len Fasano[/box] On December 5th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and Incoming State Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at …
Quinnipiac University Nurses and Game Designers Collaborate to Earn Innovation Grant
[box]Cory Ann Boyd, associate professor of nursing and coordinator of the accelerated nursing track at Quinnipiac University. Jonah Warren, assistant professor of game design and development at Quinnipiac University.[/box] A group that includes Quinnipiac University’s …
OpEd: Homeless Veterans In Connecticut
[box]by Dave Yaccarino • State Representative 87th District[/box] Last week our communities hosted a variety Veterans Day events—concerts, parades, and community breakfasts were advertised everywhere. Local business offered veterans free meals and schools created lesson …
New Legislative Leaders Must Join Together ASAP to Hammer Out Budget Solutions
Hartford – In light of the state’s declining cash position and State Treasurer Denise Nappier’s announcement to transfer money from bond proceeds to help cover operating expenses, State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven), incoming Senate …
North Haven Professor to Receive American Occupational Therapy Association’s Roster of Fellows Award
Tracy Van Oss, of North Haven, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University, has been selected to receive the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Roster of Fellows Award. The award recognizes occupational therapists who …
North Haven Housing Authority Chairman in Court
[box]By Noelle Gardner – News 8 Reporter[/box] NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – A North Haven housing official that was arrested on sexual assault charges Tuesday, faced a judge Wednesday afternoon for arraignment. Ralph Cook, the housing …
UPDATE: North Haven Housing Authority Chairman, Ralph Cook, Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
[box]By NEWS 8’s Stephanie Simoni[/box] The head of North Haven’s Housing Authority has been arrested on sexual assault charges. Ralph Cook, the housing authority’s chairman and a Rotary Club volunteer, is still behind bars at …