Amanda Carson

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Skleder appointed V.P., provost for academic affairs

The college has appointed Dr. Anne Skleder as Cabrini's provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Heckman: Candidate for VP, provost

Dr. Peter Heckman is one of two candidates under consideration to fill the role of vice president and provost.

‘This I Believe’: Cabrini community shares core beliefs

This year, Founder’s Day keynote speakers were Cabrini faculty, staff and students.

Search continues to find the next V.P., Provost

The national search for Cabrini's next provost and vice president for academic affairs has been extended. An agreement could not be reached between the college and its fi rst choice for the position. Dr. Marie A. George, Cabrini College President, made the announcement to the community on Thursday, Feb.

Cabrini students work alongside Mayan people in Guatemala

To submerge themselves within the Mayan culture, motivated Cabrini students to travel to Guatemala. Their assumption that the trip would focus on touring the surrounding area, however, was incorrect. "I didn't know I signed up to carry boulders," Michelle Costa, sophomore communication major, said, with humor in her voice.

Porada candidate for provost vice president

Strategic planning along with diversity are two key areas of accomplishment for vice president provost candidate Dr. Kenneth J. Porada. Specifically, Porada has implemented new academic programs that have helped identify new areas of identity for his university.

Region and Campus

Cabrini final exams to begin on Dec. 7 Cabrini's final exams will take place the week of Dec. 7 to 11. A full schedule is posted online at www.cabrini.edu/Finals. Monday, Dec. 7 will also be the last day that students can declare Pass/Fail. For more information students should contact the Registrar.

Cabrini Day speaker evaluates consumerism

We should not let illusions manipulate our views on life. When we do, it negatively impacts our well-being and general happiness. This was the main argument of this year's Cabrini Day keynote speaker. "There is this illusion that happiness comes from stuff," Andrew Abela, associate professor marketing and chair-elect of the Department of Business and Economics at the Catholic University of America, said.

Mansion recognized in national register

The Cabrini College Mansion has served as the iconic representation of the College for 50 years. Its distinct architectural design has been recognized not only for the College itself, but also for the nation. Recently, the Woodcrest Estate Mansion was named to the National Register of Historic Places, which includes the nation's most famous buildings.

15 million Americans are unemployed to date

A House-passed bill could provide additional unemployment compensation and extend benefits by 13 weeks. The bill is now pending in the Senate and causing debate. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 was drafted with the intent of providing relief to the 15 million jobless Americans.

Students can live and learn together

Cabrini College's Living and Learning Communities have been designed with the intent to interrelate the social and academic aspects of the college experience. For the 2009-2010 academic school year, the college offered fi ve LLCs. All accepted students were eligible to apply.

Cabrini remembers September 11

Many Cabrini students remember exactly where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. "In English class." "In school, and called to an unannounced mass where told 'We are amid a tragedy there have been many lost lives in our country today.'" "In math class, seventh grade.

Health care overhaul raises controversy

In 1776 our founding fathers met to sign this important document called the Constitution. I'm fairly sure that your fifth grade history lessons taught you the specifics about this document and assured your naive ten-year old minds that our government truly is dedicated to protecting your rights to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

College evaluates enrollment issues

Cabrini's incoming freshman class-150 fewer than previous years-is in itself a challenge for the admissions staff. Couple that with a retention rate at just about 65 percent when other regional colleges like Haverford are in the ninetieth percentile range.

New faculty welcomed at Cabrini’s fall opening convocation ceremony

Dining Services Gabriel Akacha: Marketplace Breakfast Cook Kevin Baldwin: Jazzman's Barista Kevin Durkin: Marketplace Cook Lesley Johnson: Marketplace Server Agnes Randazzo: Catering Director Keith Wicker: Marketplace Utility James Williams: Marketplace F

Students urged to sign up for emergency notification system

Cabrini activates a text messaging and email Emergency Notification Alert System in the event of an emergency, or when a potentially dangerous situation occurs. All students, first-year, transfer and returning upperclassmen, are strongly urged to sign up for the system.

Library to display Tom Baker exhibit

Cabrini College is now presenting the exhibit "Tom Baker: Print and Process." It will feature roughly 20 works created by printmaker Tom Baker. Baker serves as the assistant professor of printmaking at Monmouth University. Baker's work has been included in the collections of the Hunterdon Museum of Art, the Purdue University Galleries, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the Fulbright Commission of Brazil.

Online withdrawal available to students beginning Sept. 3

Beginning Sept. 3, Cabrini students will be eligible to withdrawal from classes. The withdrawal process can be completed online or by filling out a form. No matter how the process is completed, the withdrawal period will end Nov. 5. Students can go online to cabrini.

Professor to share research on images of black women

Dr. Michelle Filling will present "From Angela Davis to Michelle Obama: The Black Female Body Imag(in)ed in Magazines," on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Filling will present her research on the ever changing representation of black women's bodies within the media.

Meal exchange hours extended

In an effort to better accommodate the schedules of Cabrini's students, Jazzman's and Sandella's have changed their meal exchange hours. The new times make it more convenient for students to grab food on the go. Meal Exchange Hours: Monday-Friday Breakfast: 9:00 a.

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