Category: Education

Quinnipiac University School of Law to host Nov. 21 symposium on right-to-die legislation and end-of-life care

“Concerning Aid in Dying,” a symposium addressing the legal, medical and ethical issues surrounding right-to-die legislation and end-of-life care, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center.

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.

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.

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.

Floyd Abrams to discuss ‘Defending First Amendment Freedoms’

Floyd Abrams, the legendary advocate and constitutional litigator, will be the featured speaker at “Defending First Amendment Freedoms: A Conversation with Floyd Abrams,” at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, in the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, 370 Bassett Road.

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Princeton Review names Quinnipiac University one of the ‘best’ law schools

The Quinnipiac University School of Law is one of the nation’s most outstanding law schools, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company featured the school in the 2016 edition of its annual book, “The Best 173 Law Schools.”

Yaccarino, Fasano, Freda applaud grant for Vanacore Field complex improvements

State awards North Haven $500,000 STEAP grant to demolish and replace nonfunctioning concession stand, install permanent bathrooms and locker rooms, replace visitor bleachers and repair fencing for local teams.