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RECENT EVENTS

Ray Schroeder, Professor Emeritus of Communication at the University of Illinois at Springfield, presented a lively and informative talk on Friday, March 25, 2005 in the Kilcawley Gallery. He discussed success in online and distance learning classes.

On Monday, February 28, 2005, Becky Moore, Assistant Reference Librarian at Maag Library, and Marge Ford, Campbell City Schools Library/Media Specialist, presented some innovative techniques for using information literacy knowledge to help students.

Person of the Month

April 2004		Dr. William Wood Assistant Professor & Director School of Technology Youngstown State University Dr. Wood received his Bachelors' and Masters' degrees from Cornell University. He continued his education with a M.B.A. and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

February 2004		Dr. Bege Bowers Assistant Provost for Academic Programs & Planning Youngstown State University Dr. Bowers graduated cum laude with a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She received an MACT and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Bowers is a widely-regarded editor, a well-published author and holds memberships in many professional and scholarly organizations.

January 2004		Ms. Marjorie Mackell Instructor, Reading & Study Skills Center Youngstown State University Marjorie earned a master’s degree in adult education and a certificate in distance education from Penn State University in 2002. She was able to complete all the requirements online by “attending” Penn State’s World Campus.

December 2003		Dr. Annette Burden Assistant Professor, Math & Statistics Youngstown State University Dr. Burden has been teaching at Youngstown State University since 1977. She was acknowledged as a Distinguished Professor in Teaching in 2003. Currently, Dr. Burden is the M1501 Beginning Algebra Coordinator and the Department's Distance Learning expert.

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