After being named co-editors, Brian Bayer and I hoped to share a bonding experience before we began to tackle the editorial and op/ed sections of The Carroll News. Brian surprised me with a gondola ride through Venice, Italy. What a man! He hired world news editor Sean Webster as our gondolier, who effortlessly moved us…
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Textbook information, transcript requests going online
Changes meet requirements of Higher Education Opportunity Act
John Carroll University will update its schedule of classes to include required course material information online. The change is in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, which requires higher education institutions to reveal such information on their class schedules by July 1, 2010.
The…
JCU professor recounts WWII experience in new book
Richard Hansler was 19 years old when an explosion on a B-17 bomber left him stranded in enemy territory during World War II.
Hansler is currently an adjunct professor of physics and the director of The Lighting Innovations Institute at John Carroll University. In 1943, however, he was a navigator for the U.S. Army Air…
No more same-sex dorms
John Carroll University’s Pacelli Residence Hall will convert from an all-female dormitory to a co-ed housing option for the 2010-2011 school year.
Niehoff makes an appearance
University President the Rev. Robert Niehoff S.J. came to the Student Union meeting on March 23 to discuss fundraising, enrollment and communication with the student body.
Blogging reaches new hype among social and business worlds
Green-living expert Sara Snow wrote last week about “A Part of Something Big,” a program that sells fair-trade and environmentally-friendly items through school fundraising. In her entry, she discussed products sold such as soaps made by women in a Chicago substance abuse home, and coffee from companies who farm without slashing forests.
She tags blog…
JCU receives prestigious grant
John Carroll University was one of four Ohio universities selected for the Woodrow Wilson Foundation’s Teaching Fellows program, which aims to attract individuals from science, technology, engineering and math disciplines into teaching professions. The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and the Ohio Board of Regents selected JCU.
Department of Education and Allied Studies Chair…
Respond, react, recycle
John Carroll University will announce its Sustainability Committee this week, according to Jonathan Smith, vice president and executive assistant to the president.
“Carol Dietz, associate vice president of facilities, has agreed to chair the committee and other members agreed, in the fall, to serve. Most of the pieces and parts for the committee are in…
SU unclear on constitutionality of LGBT resolution
Freshman Student Union Senator William Cook compiled a list of constitutional violations the SU committed last week when passing a resolution voicing SU’s support of the inclusion of sexual orientation in JCU’s nondiscrimination policy.
Cook said the resolution, which was submitted at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, violated a bylaw of the constitution that…
Recycling confusion
Lack of communication among John Carroll University students, administration and faculty and staff could be to blame for the University’s negative sustainability reputation.
Last fall, JCU received an overall grade of D+ from greenreport.org.
JCU entered a contract with Landmark Disposal, based in Medina, for waste removal and recycling management in September of 2007.
The…
OurView: Praise for recording artists who sing to improve reality
MTV broke down and faced its reality last week when it officially dropped “music television” from its logo. It should come as no surprise, considering MTV lost touch with its original focus on music as reality television became increasingly popular. Over time, “The Situation” and his GTL routine replaced Carson Daly and “TRL.”
In the…
Five hot dates for cold winter nights
The city of Cleveland, despite its viral-video reputation for being a two-building city with dead nightlife, has plenty to offer couples who are looking for unique date options this winter.
This Valentine’s Day weekend, plan a date night that takes advantage of specialty shops, creative dining and indoor and outdoor sports activities. These five Cleveland…
Teach-in focuses on human rights in Central America
The InterReligious Task Force on Central America hosted its annual teach-in at John Carroll University in Dolan Science Center on Saturday, Feb. 6.
The teach-in attracts between 150 and 200 participants each year. The event provides participants with information, practical skills and resources to support social justice programming.
Students and faculty from different parts of…
Fifth-year tuition guaranteed for some
Fifth-Year Funding scholarships will provide free tuition for some John Carroll University students who do not meet graduation requirements after the traditional four years.
The funding is being marketed to prospective freshmen students who would begin their education at JCU next fall. These students would be the first class eligible for the scholarships, which provide…
“FSA Giving Back” makes a comeback; faculty give to JCU
John Carroll University’s “FSA Giving Back” campaign will return this year. The event will take place Feb. 8-12, after a one year hiatus last year.
The focus of the “FSA Giving Back” campaign is to collect donations to the University from faculty, staff and administrators. The donations that are collected will go toward The Carroll…
Annual career fair presents opportunities
John Carroll University will host its annual career fair from 4:30 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Dolan Science Center.
Hilary Flanagan, director of the Center for Career Services said that 110 organizations would attend the event.
“The biggest thing about a career fair is actually connecting face to face with an…
Donations increase despite economy
During a time of thoughtful spending, John Carroll University alumni are showing that giving back to their alma mater has great value.
Jim McDonough, a 1955 JCU alumnus, and his wife, Jacque, gifted $1 million to the University last month. The donation will be used for the President’s Opportunity Fund, which allots money to be…
WJCU’s ‘Blizzard Bash’ brings in more than $1000 for Hunger Network
John Carroll University’s radio station, WJCU 88.7FM, raised $1,021 for the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland through its fourth annual Blizzard Bash benefit concert.
Station Manager Robert Duns said the event was in planning since September.
“It was really a great result,” he said. “We set a new station record for the amount raised for…
Investigation is pending after drugs are found in a student’s dorm room
A John Carroll University student was found in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a large amount of cash. Campus Safety Services raided the resident’s room in Hamlin Hall on Nov. 22.
According to Brian Hurd, assistant director of campus safety services, the resident adviser reported smelling marijuana during rounds to CSS, who investigated and…
New Web site user friendly
The John Carroll University community and prospective students can expect changes to the University Web site’s homepage that will modernize its appearance and simplify navigation around the site.
John Carfagno, assistant vice president of integrated marketing and communication at JCU, said the updates to the homepage are the first part of a larger overhaul to…
JCU, UH hope for a clean slate
For the first time in 32 years, University Heights has elected a new mayor.
Former Councilwoman Susan Infeld beat Councilman Frank Consolo and former Councilman Steven Bennett in the mayoral contest during the Nov. 3 elections.
The change in leadership creates an opportunity to mend the seemingly polarized relationship between University Heights and John Carroll…
University president discusses Election potential
Though its non-profit status prevents John Carroll University from endorsing a mayoral candidate, University President Rev. Robert Niehoff has a few expectations of the new city administration.
The relationship between JCU and University Heights has been uncooperative in the past. With a new mayor in place for the first time in 32 years, Niehoff hopes…
OurView: ‘Schoolgirl’ documentary gives new perspective
In January 2009, the Taliban forced all schools for girls in Swat Valley, Pakistan to close.
Adam B. Ellick’s documentary, “A Schoolgirl’s Odyssey,” follows one 12-year-old Pakistani girl, Mallala, and her family as they face invasion of the Taliban in Swat and flee for safety, leaving behind dreams, possessions and their livelihoods.
It is both…
Student Union in discussions to bring movie rentals to JCU
Like a soda or a quick snack, students may soon be able to rent DVDs from a vending machine at John Carroll University.
Members of Student Union are working on a proposal to bring a Reel Qwik DVD kiosk to campus that would allow students to rent movies for $1.99 a night.
The DVD kiosk…
JCU to teach students, faculty prevention
Mental health professionals at John Carroll University’s Counseling Center will participate in suicide prevention training through Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers.
Campus Connect is a program founded at Syracuse University with the goal of training university staff, faculty and students to recognize warning signs, communicate effectively and know proper referral resources related…
