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Launch of ODU Innovation Center - Norfolk Elicits Praise from Governor McAuliffe
Partnership between the University's Center for Enterprise Innovation (CEI) and the City of Norfolk, provides area entrepreneurs with collaboration space and a comprehensive program of services.
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Old Dominion's Tim Seibles Appointed Virginia Poet Laureate
The National Book Award finalist joins a list of distinguished poets in the role, following his appointment by Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
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Testimony by ODU's Carpenter Pivotal in International Tribunal Ruling
Carpenter's expert testimony helped sway the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which ruled against China over its actions in the South China Sea.
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ODU's Shaeffer to Serve on National Task Force For Continuing Education
James Shaeffer, dean of ODU's College of Continuing Education and Professional Development, will serve on the national task force.
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Strome College Tasked with Leading Program Aimed at Growing Exports
Former faculty member Jim Lant will head up the Regional Export Acceleration Project.
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Across Campus - A Photo Essay
This week's gallery features scenes from the Entrepreneur boot camp. Virginia Beach City Public Schools Office of Technical & Career Education in partnership with the Old Dominion University Strome Entrepreneurial Center, the Advanced Technology Center and the Kempsville Entrepreneurship and Business Academy offered the summer program for middle and high school students to provide hands-on activities and access to real-world entrepreneurs. Photos by Chuck Thomas.
A Picture is Worth...
With on-field temperatures reaching 106 degrees recently, Alyssa Sebesto is pictured with young lacrosse camp participants as they enjoy a last-day splash party in the Runte Quad fountain.