Month: October 2015

Quadriplegic Michaela Mycroft to discuss the ability and potential of people with disabilities

Micheala (Chaeli) Mycroft, a 21-year-old quadriplegic from South Africa, will discuss her experiences with cerebral palsy, and the ability and potential of disabled children on Monday, Nov. 2 at Quinnipiac University.

Gilbane Building Company’s Andrew Grillo Promoted to Project Executive

Andrew Grillo of North Haven has been promoted to Project Executive at Gilbane Building Company.

Quinnipiac University’s Central European Institute to advance screen PBS film, ‘Kosciuszko: A Man Before His Time,’

Quinnipiac University’s Central European Institute will present an advanced screening of the PBS film, “Kosciuszko: A Man Before His Time,” on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on the North Haven Campus.

Rep. Yaccarino Visits ACES Village School in North Haven

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-North Haven) visited ACES Village School on Friday, October 16th and met with sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to discuss the importance of civic engagement as well as the role of a State Representative.

Quinnipiac University and Lions International offer free services, equipment for patients with low vision

Quinnipiac University and Lions International have teamed up to offer free services and equipment for patients with low vision. The Lions Low Vision Center at Quinnipiac is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. on the North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road.

Holocaust survivor to speak at Quinnipiac University Oct. 28

Anita Ron Schorr of Fairfield, a Holocaust survivor, will share her experiences surviving the mass genocide when she speaks at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

2015 LWV-NHTV North Haven First Selectmen Candidate Forum

The 2015 LWV-NHTV North Haven First Selectmen Candidate Forum, taped October 20, 2015 at the NHTV studios. The debate, moderated by Kenn Venit, featured incumbent First Selectman Mike Freda (R), and challenger John Bimonte (D).

Ray Andrewsen elected to the board of directors of the Connecticut Broadcasters Association

Ray Andrewsen of North Haven, general manager of AM1220 WQUN, has been elected to the board of directors of the Connecticut Broadcasters Association.

Quinnipiac University public relations professor from North Haven earns PRSA’s accreditation in public relations

Hilary Fussell Sisco of North Haven, an associate professor and chair of the department of strategic communication at Quinnipiac University. Hilary Fussell Sisco of North Haven, associate professor and chair of the department of strategic

Carrie Menkel-Meadow, a founder of the dispute resolution field, to speak at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center Oct. 30

Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Chancellor’s Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, will speak at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.

Quinnipiac University names Gail Gilmore of Cheshire director of two teacher leadership programs

Gail Gilmore of Cheshire has been appointed director of the sixth-year diploma in educational leadership and the master of science in teacher leadership program at Quinnipiac University.

Indian scholar Ananya Vajpeyi to discuss the ethics of collective action Oct. 21

Ananya Vajpeyi, assistant professor at the Centre for The Study of Developing Societies in New Delhi, India, will present the lecture, “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Ethics of Collective Action,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Room 101, on Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road. The lecture is free and open to the public.