Susan Gennaro, the Florence and William Downs Professor in Nursing Research in the College of Nursing at New York University, has been named the next dean of the Connell School of Nursing. On July 1 she will succeed Barbara Hazard, who has served as dean of the school for the past 17 years. Gennaro, who has conducted research throughout the world and whose writing has appeared in numerous scholarly journals, is an expert in perinatal nursing. "I believe in the values of the Connell School and the University and am really looking forward to working with the stellar faculty and truly exceptional students," Gennaro said in a press release.
ON CAMPUS
Second issue of undergraduate journal 'Dialogue' published The academic undergraduate essay journal, Dialogue, will be distributed today, with non-formal, conversational-style essays focusing on the need for reflective internal dialogue in light of increased cross-cultural conversation. Established last year, the journal aims to foster intellectual discussion while providing students with an outlet to express their thoughts. The essays are directly related to the experiences of college students and are meant to engage, entertain, and provoke the reader. This year's issue also includes essays on the role of sneakers in youth culture, the question of what defines beauty in aesthetic experience, and the exploration of non-traditional medicinal methods.
UNIVERSITIES
Universities reach out to alumni with social networks Colleges have taken the hint of social networks like Myspace and Facebook, and have shown interest in building online social networks where alumni can reconnect with former classmates. "Social networking is definitely hot, and people want to know what to do," Andrew Shaindlin, executive director of the alumni association at the California Institute of Technology told reporters. Some universities originally tried to use Facebook and other existing networking platforms to draw alumni together, but have since turned to sites that they build themsekves.
UNDER REPORTED
Legislatures argue novelty bumper items are offensive Florida lawmakers are seeking to ban the latest trend in bumper decorations. Large metal replicas of bull testicles, known by brand names like "Truck Nutz," can be found dangling from the trailer hitch of many trucks and cars in some parts of the state. The ornament has been called obscene and offensive by senators such as Republican Sen. Cary Baker, who proposed the ban. If the bill succeeds, motorists who display the bull parts will be fined $60. The issue has sparked much debate, though there is only a slim chance that the measure would be passed this session. A similar bill in Virginia intending to ban rubber trailer hitch replicas of human genitalia failed earlier this year.
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