ODU Hosts White House-Sponsored Event on Sea Level Rise Preparedness, Mitigation
Participants from a wide range of emergency response agencies, academics, industry and local government convened at Old Dominion University for a day-long exercise designed to simulate the effects of sea level rise and climate change for participants' children, and grandchildren.
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Board of Visitors Adopts Strategic Plan, Names President’s Residence
At their Dec. 4 meeting, the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors unanimously adopted a newly finalized 2014-2019 strategic plan, as well as a resolution to name the President's Residence as The Jacobson House, among other business.
Rep. Scott, Huntington Ingalls President to Deliver Addresses at ODU's 121st Commencement Exercises
A local congressman and the president of America's largest military shipbuilder will deliver addresses to graduates at Old Dominion University's 121st commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 13.
International Research Ethics Work of ODU's Langlais Makes Headlines
Ten years ago, neuroscientist and then Vice Provost Philip Langlais led the startup of a program at Old Dominion University to increase awareness among researchers of their social and ethical responsibilities. Today he is among the leaders of an international research ethics initiative that is gaining traction, particularly in the United States, China and Taiwan.
ODU Geobiologist Nora Noffke Chosen as AAAS Fellow
Old Dominion University geobiologist Nora Noffke has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
ODU's Eileen Hofmann on Oil Spill Research Team
Eileen Hofmann, professor of ocean, earth and atmospheric sciences at Old Dominion University, will share in an $11 million grant from the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI) for environmental studies funded by the petroleum company BP in response to the Macondo/Deepwater Horizon oil well blowout in 2010.
Young Biology Researchers Focus on Phages
It is safe to say that the 12 students this past semester in Nazir Barekzi's Phage Discovery and Genomics course in the Biological Sciences Department at Old Dominion University were not familiar with phages when their classes started in September.
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Across Campus - A Photo Essay
Fall is in full swing in Southeastern Virginia and ODU's trees are bursting with vibrant colors. If you haven't already, take a stroll around campus and see the sights. Or, you can check out this gallery of pictures highlighting the beauty all around. Photos by Chuck Thomas
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Photo by Ericha Forest
Art takes many forms at Old Dominion University, and this display in the Visual Arts Building clearly provides much to view and ponder. The photo was posted this week as the "Where Am I? Wednesday" feature on the University's official Facebook page. Be sure to visit the site often to learn more about our dynamic campus and many other aspects of life at ODU.