Chancellor David Scott congratulates 71-year-old senior Charles Mays at the annual reception for seniors held May 9 at Hillside. Mays, who is completing a degree through University Without Walls, is a computer graphics specialist and teaches at Springfield Technical Community College. (Stan Sherer photo)

Campus construction boom on horizon
A dozen construction initiatives that have begun or are on the verge of getting underway were described by Jim Cahill, director of Facilities Planning, during a May 10 presentation on major capital projects to the Faculty Senate.

Scott: Don't pass up chance to improve General Education
Responding to a report by the General Education Council at the Faculty Senate's May 10 meeting, Chancellor David K. Scott said he hoped more could be done for General Education, despite budget constraints.

Propriety concerns derail honorary degree for Gill
Citing the Board of Higher Education's oversight of some aspects of the University system and possible perceptions of a conflict of interest, an honorary degree for Chancellor of Higher Education Judith I. Gill has been put on hold, campus officials announced late last week.

Outstanding teachers and advisors recognized
Superlative efforts in the classroom and academic advising were recognized this week as the Distinguished Teaching Awards were presented to three faculty and two assistants, while another faculty member and a professional staff member were honored as outstanding advisors.

Campus wins A-10 Commissioner's Cup
Eight team titles carried the campus to a sweep of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Cup and the men's and women's cups, a first in conference history.

Dale adds new responsibilities to portfolio
Elizabeth Dale, special assistant for planning and development in the Chancellor's Office, has begun coordinating the efforts of the five areas within University Advancement (UA), Chancellor David K. Scott announced at a May 11 meeting with UA staff.

On a path of his own choosing, Laubinger heads for the Board of Trustees and Africa
Jonathan Laubinger believes in the power of education and of human interaction to accomplish change.

Minutewomen face UNC in NCAA regional
The 23rd-ranked softball team was scheduled to play the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the opening game of NCAA regionals on Thursday in Norman, Okla.

Union marks anniversary of settling first contract
There were balloons, door prizes and, of course, plenty of cake as the professional staff union threw itself a birthday party last week.