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Sustainability Studies Hosting Environmental Film: April 20

Published on 2012-04-14 02:00:58

Sustainability Studies Program Chair Mike Bryson announced recently that RU will be hosting the acclaimed environmental documentary feature film, Living Downstream, on Friday April 20th, 2012. The film follows Sandra Steingraber’s journey across North America as she connects increasing cancer rates with … Continue reading → > read more

Professor Emeritus Metzgar Speaks to AAUP Members

Published on 2012-04-11 13:00:39

Last Friday, Jack Metzgar, professor emeritus of humanities and former president of Roosevelt University’s chapter of American Association of University Professors, discussed the history of faculty leadership and shared governance at RU to a group of about 25 faculty members … Continue reading → > read more

Training & Development Present Career Opportunity

Published on 2012-04-02 02:00:53

The Graduate Program in Training and Development presents “Careers in Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and Organization Development (OD)” on April 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gage Building, 2nd floor commons.Judith Hale, president of the International Society for … Continue reading → > read more

Wolfe Publishes New Essay, Honors Gene Wolfe

Published on 2012-03-30 02:00:04

Professional and Liberal Studies Professor Gary Wolfe recently published a new essay, “Fantasy from Dryden to Dunsany,” in The Cambridge Companion to Fantasy, edited by Farah Mendlesohn and Edward James, from Cambridge University Press (January 2012). On March 17th, Gary Wolfe also … Continue reading → > read more

SUST Professors Discuss “Costs” in Loop Value Exhibit

Published on 2012-03-26 09:52:25

RU’s Sustainability Studies co-founders Associate Professor Mike Bryson and Assistant Professor Carl Zimring both serve on the advisory board to the Chicago Architecture Foundation for the Loop Value exhibit, which opened recently in the CitySpace Gallery. The exhibit shares information about the … Continue reading → > read more

Professor Wolfe Edits American Science Fiction Collection

Published on 2012-02-22 15:40:08

Professor Gary K. Wolfe is editing two volumes of American Science Fiction forthcoming from The Library of America in October 2012. Titled Nine Classic Novels of the 1950s, they will include the following works: Volume 1: 1953–1956:  Frederick Pohl & C. … Continue reading → > read more

RU Professor Part of International Surveying Team on Gorongosa Mountain

Published on 2012-02-02 03:03:55

During August 2011, Professor Julian C. Kerbis Peterhans, along with researchers from Loyola University and the Field Museum of Natural History, combined efforts with the University Eduardo Mondlane (in Maputo, Mozambique) and the scientific department of Parque Nacional da Gorongosa to conduct surveys of birds, mammals, and … Continue reading → > read more

Buckley Named Interim Dean of College

Published on 2012-01-30 13:41:51

Associate Professor Greg Buckley was officially named Interim Dean of the ETSCPS college this morning. Buckley succeeds John Cicero who is leaving Roosevelt to become Dean of the School of Engineering, Technology and Media at National University in San Diego. Buckley … Continue reading → > read more

CJ Society Gives Christmas to Children of Incarcerated Moms

Published on 2012-01-05 14:17:28

RU’s Criminal Justice Society, an organization for students interested in the field, shared the principles of hope, social justice, and happiness with fifteen children, whose mothers are currently in prison, by helping make their Christmas morning just a bit more … Continue reading → > read more

Longtime Adjunct Professor Dies

Published on 2011-12-09 13:05:02

Terry Anderson, a favorite part-time professor in the Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies, passed away on November 20th, in Evanston. After teaching for many years at The American School, one of the country’s oldest correspondence high schools, Anderson … Continue reading → > read more

Second Online Teaching Forum Proceedings Available

Published on 2011-10-31 12:00:37

The second Online Teaching Forum, hosted by the College of Professional Studies, was held October 20, 2011. These proceedings are available as follow-up guides. Session 1: Thinking Critically about Online Learning Professor Steven A. Meyers shared his ideas on “Civic … Continue reading → > read more

Online Teaching Forum Offers Innovative Ideas

Published on 2011-10-22 09:06:32

RU’s second Online Teaching Forum was held by the College of Professional Studies this past Thursday, and it created, once again, many excellent discussions on innovative teaching. About 25 faculty and staff members attended the event. There were two panel sessions, … Continue reading → > read more

Wolfe and Strahan Podcast with Ursula Le Guin

Published on 2011-10-19 12:57:33

Professor Gary Wolfe’s podcasts (with good friend Jonathan Strahan) have been nominated for several Science Fiction awards, and this week, they hit a new high point when they shared their podcast with Ursula Le Guin.  Le Guin, an author whose work spans decades, … Continue reading → > read more

Putnam Publishes Article on Female Violence in Morrison Novels

Published on 2011-10-13 11:56:04

Associate Professor Amanda Putnam published an article this month in Black Women, Gender, and Families entitled “Mothering Violence: Ferocious Female Resistance in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, Sula, Beloved, and A Mercy.” The article follows several female characters within these four novels … Continue reading → > read more

Did you visit Healthy Campus 2011?

Published on 2011-10-05 10:39:44

During the past week, both the Schaumburg and Chicago have hosted a Healthy Campus event. Students, faculty, administrators, and staff members pitched bean bags, got massages, and learned about various ways to improve emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing. Additionally, vendors … Continue reading → > read more

“Sustainability of the National Parks” May Course a Success

Published on 2011-09-15 10:53:15

During this past May’s short summer session, Associate Professor Greg Buckley took eight students on an amazing field trip–a 9-day excursion to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Here’s what Mary Beth Radeck, a Sustainability Studies major, had to … Continue reading → > read more

Winning Creative Writing Submission: “Can You Catch Crazy from Grief?”

Published on 2011-06-19 11:58:04

This piece won first place in the 2011 BLS/BPS Creative Writing Contest. It was written by BPS student Gina Solida (see other 2011 winners here). � My head is throbbing, body detached – miles away.  Its pitch black; my eyes cemented shut. > read more

Paralegal Studies Instructor Chairs Committee on IL Foreclosures

Published on 2011-05-20 17:49:17

The Illinois Supreme Court announced in April the formation of a special committee which will study and formulate proposals to help those facing the loss of their homes and improve the judicial process in mortgage foreclosures throughout Illinois. Ju > read more

Wolfe Nominated for a Hugo Award

Published on 2011-05-11 00:00:20

Professor Gary Wolfe has been nominated for a Hugo Award for the collection of reviews he published last year: Bearings: 1997-2001. The Hugo Awards are awards for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy. They are awarded each year at > read more

BLS Graduate Awarded Fellowship in Library Science

Published on 2011-05-07 08:41:03

Janetta Pegues has recently been accepted into the University of Wisconsin’s Library Science program and will attend in the Fall.  She was awarded a fellowship that will cover tuition and fees for two years.  Janetta earned her Bachelor of Libera > read more

Hunt Honored for His Leadership

Published on 2011-05-05 21:44:06

Last week, Associate Dean D. Bradford Hunt was honored both for his scholarly endeavors and his administrative service to the college and university. First, the Urban History Association announced that Hunt’s book earned an Honorable Mention in > read more

Winners Announced at Student Award Ceremony

Published on 2011-05-02 22:31:06

Last Thursday, faculty, students, and administrators of the Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies gathered in the Gage Gallery to announce and honor the recipients of student awards throughout the college. Congratulations to all our winners > read more

SUST Program Screens Film in Schaumburg

Published on 2011-04-27 14:19:47

Recently, the Sustainability Studies program celebrated Earth Day by hosting a successful viewing of the new Aldo Leopold documentary film, Green Fire. Well-attended by a variety of community members despite harsh weather conditions, the screening wa > read more

Three Nominations for Professor’s Podcasts

Published on 2011-04-23 04:42:36

Gary K. Wolfe’s science fiction podcasting is now up for not one, not two, but three awards. Locus Online announced the first award, shared here back in March, but now two other organizations have added their accolades too. SF Signal announced > read more

Upcoming CPS Award Ceremony

Published on 2011-04-22 09:38:46

Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies is hosting its annual student award ceremony on Thursday April 28th, in the Gage Gallery campus, at 5pm. Awards will be given in many categories and disciplines. Hospitality and Management will present > read more

Bryson Publishes Article on Chicago Journalist-Naturalist

Published on 2011-04-05 13:44:49

Associate Professor Mike Bryson lingered over a book in a Rogers Park neighborhood and happened upon a new topic of research. That book was by Leonard Dubkin, a “Chicago Urban Nature Writer,” as Bryson shares in his blog. Bryson began a > read more

2011 Creative Writing Contest Announcement

Published on 2011-03-17 15:46:22

The Department of Professional and Liberal Studies faculty want to recognize the writing talents of our students. At the annual ETSCPS Roosevelt University Student Awards Ceremony held on April 28th, 2011, an award will be presented for the best shor > read more

Wolfe Publishes New Books

Published on 2011-03-04 04:05:04

Professor Gary Wolfe keeps himself busy. Besides publishing the collection, Bearings, last spring, and being nominated for a Nonfiction Award for his recent podcasting, Wolfe has recently published two new books. Evaporating Genres:  Essays on Fanta > read more

Wolfe’s Podcasting Nominated for Award

Published on 2011-03-01 13:35:59

Professor Gary Wolfe started his podcasting, more as a lark than a scholarly endeavor. In fact, it was a good way to keep strong ties with his good friend, Jonathan Strahan. But once again, Wolfe’s expertise in the literary field of Science Fi > read more

RU Criminal Justice Society Hosted Speaker

Published on 2011-02-15 13:03:59

The RU Criminal Justice Society sponsored a lecture last Thursday by LaDonna M. Long, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Capitol University in Columbus, OH. The lecture, entitled ”A Critical Look at Intimate Partner Violence,& > read more

Criminal Justice Lectures: Feb 10 and Feb 11

Published on 2011-02-09 14:39:56

The Roosevelt community is invited to presentations by two candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Professor LaDonna M. Long will present “A Critical Look at Intimate Partner Violence” on Thursday, Februa > read more

SUST updates: Scholarly highlights

Published on 2011-01-26 16:06:02

The Sustainability Studies program has been growing and thriving in its first year. Courses have been added, a blog shares news regularly, and enrollments continue to increase. Some recent scholarly highlights are especially worth noting: Associate > read more

2011 Faculty Forum: Student Connections and Retention

Published on 2011-01-24 10:28:01

Last Friday, almost all of RU’s faculty turned out for the annual Faculty Forum–a time for professors to get together and discuss a topic important to Roosevelt, while re-connecting with colleagues. This year’s topic was student ret > read more

New Sales Course Starts January 2011

Published on 2010-12-29 15:15:21

A new Sales course entitled Persuasion and Presentation Skills (SLS 325) will be offered this spring semester, which starts in only 3+ weeks (Jan 24th). The course will be taught by Phil Procida, formerly a Vice President of International Operation > read more

D. Bradford Hunt on CNN

Published on 2010-12-14 11:24:49

As many of us know, the city’s last public housing (Cabrini-Green) is closing as the last tenants move out. Associate Professor D. Bradford Hunt offered background to the problem on CNN, saying “Cabrini-Green was the most infamous public > read more

“Mango Street” Field Trip: Nov 18th

Published on 2010-11-17 09:43:58

PLS instructor Jennifer Sarno has a unique field trip scheduled for Thursday, November 18th at Chicago’s Art Institute, and other RU students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. From 5:30pm – 8pm this Thursday evening, Sarno’ > read more

Paralegal and Beyond: Careers in the Legal Profession

Published on 2010-11-12 11:29:38

On Thursday, November 18th, please plan to attend a panel sharing multiple career paths for paralegal students. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Lewis Nixon (also a Roosevelt University instructor) will moderate the panel, which includes Associate Ju > read more

Associate Professor Discusses Asian Carp Controversy

Published on 2010-11-11 10:03:32

Check out Associate Professor Mike Bryson‘s interesting recent discussion on the Asian Carp problem in the Great Lakes via the Sustainability Studies blog. Bryson recently presented his ideas regarding the complex controversy at the annual c > read more

New Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership Shares Her Story

Published on 2010-11-09 14:16:34

Donnette Noble, a new assistant professor of Organizational Leadership, answered questions so that those of us at Roosevelt could get to know her better. Here are her responses. You are teaching the two introductory Org Lead courses this semester.  > read more

Professorial News Updates

Published on 2010-10-20 13:17:27

This past June, Professor Gary Wolfe of the Department of Professional and Liberal Studies led two panel discussions at the Locus Awards and Science Fiction Hall of Fame ceremonies in Seattle. The convention inducted well known science fiction autho > read more

Criminal Justice Offers Exciting New Opportunities

Published on 2010-10-01 02:00:11

The Criminal Justice program is in an exciting phase of new growth. Enrollments continue to grow in the major, which is allowing many new opportunities. Tana McCoy, Assistant Professor and Director of the program, recently submitted an application > read more