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Committee surveys need for women's center at SU
By Jenae A. Richardson
There are 49 physics professors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Out of these 49, four are women. In her time working with female students in engineering and science, physics professor Marina Artuso has observed that women in these fields are underrepresented in the classroom.
Chancellor adjusts budget to economy
By Stephanie Musat
Chancellor Nancy Cantor introduced the 2009-2010 fiscal budget update to the University Senate Feb. 4, making changes in staff salaries, financial aid and employment stability. Her plan is to create savings by providing salary increases next year only to those faculty and staff throughout the University earning below $50,000, with an exception for faculty receiving tenure or promotion.
Early decision applicants increase despite falling economy
By Kelly Outram
More potential students are applying for early admission to SU this year compared to last year, admission officials said. The number of early decision applications for the fall 2009 semester had increased by 40, said Susan Donovan, dean of undergraduate admissions.
Harry Potter film score composer to visit campus
By Talie Tebbi
Joanne Wheeler is a big enough Harry Potter fan to have his picture on her locker in Crouse College. But even Wheeler, a junior music education major, didn't hear about tonight's event with Patrick Doyle, who composed the film score for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," until a friend saw it announced on a fan Web page.
SU student develops online Q&A service for campuses
By Bethany Bump and Ashley Poulin
One user wants to know how to apply for a patent, another wants opinions on the funniest YouTube video, and a third wants to know about the best bar in Armory Square. Dave Chenell has created a forum with all the answers. Zaang.com, a question and answer community designed for college students, was created by Chenell, a junior in the School of Information Studies, along with two other Babson College students - Alex Kravets and Mike Markarian.
SA to host Mayfest open forum
By Maria Qualtere
Students will have the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns about this year's SU Showcase, formally known as MayFest, announced Larry Seivert at Monday night's Student Association meeting. On Thursday, Feb. 12 in Maxwell Auditorium, Seivert, SA's president, will host an open forum for all students to come and discuss MayFest.
