Category: People in the News
Dr. Bethany Zemba appointed vice president and chief of staff at Quinnipiac University
In her new role, Zemba will serve as a senior adviser, working closely with the senior management team to direct the formulation and execution of the university’s strategic plan.
Quinnipiac University Prof. Sasha Turner of North Haven receives award from the Association of Black Women Historians
Turner was presented with a 2018 Letitia Woods Brown Memorial Book, Anthology, and Article Award for her article, “The Nameless and the Forgotten: Maternal Grief, Sacred Protection, and the Archive of Slavery.”
Quinnipiac University recognizes 2018 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students Award recipients
Honorees will be recognized at the annual Center for Excellence Awards ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 18.
Rep Yaccarino and Sen. Fasano Present Citation to Mary Jane Mulligan for Lifetime Achievement Award
Mary Jane is the owner of Merola Motors in North Haven, a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repairs center.
North Haven resident recognized as faculty scholar at Quinnipiac University’s College of Arts and Sciences
Turner, who joined the faculty in 2010, is the author of “Contested Bodies: Pregnancy, Childrearing, and Slavery in Jamaica.”
North Haven resident elected president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators
As president, Collier is responsible for leading NAMME’s governing board to develop its membership, student outreach and partnerships with other national organizations with similar missions.
Quinnipiac University School of Education Professor Cindy Kern of North Haven guest lectured at Cairo American College in Egypt
Kern, who joined the School of Education faculty at Quinnipiac in 2015, received her doctorate in science education from the University of Nevada.
Quinnipiac University Professor Sasha Turner Of North Haven Elected Co-President Of The Coordinating Council For Women In History
The council, an affiliate organization of the American Historical Association, is committed to supporting and fostering the inclusion of all women in the historical profession.
Vincent Van Oss Of North Haven Appointed Director Of Marketing For Quinnipiac University Online
In his new role, Van Oss is responsible for implementing the strategic planning, coordination and management of all marketing efforts for the university’s online and corporate training programs.
North Haven Resident Recognized for Establishing First Annual Day of Awareness in the Country for Rare Bone Disorder
In 2016, LaPrade began the process of sharing her story with lawmakers at the State Capitol. This summer, the day of awareness was made official with the passage and signage of Public Act 17-204.
Sen. Fasano Supports Annual Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive
Sen. Fasano also presented Vinnie Penn with a citation, introduced by him and State Senator George Logan (R-Ansonia), recognizing two decades of service running the Stuff-A-Bus fundraiser and raising awareness for hunger throughout our state.
Quinnipiac University professor’s comedic documentary selected to be screened at film festivals in New Hampshire, Texas and St. Louis
“Mickey’s Pets,” which premiered at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in August, has been selected to be screened at the New Hampshire Film Festival, the Austin Film Festival and the St. Louis International Film Festival.