This week we announced the name change to the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology. This is exciting news as it reflects our commitment to grow and integrate areas of study in both business and technology at a time when similar changes are happening in the workplace. It supports our goal of developing an exciting and innovative environment at West Campus. Our new name will also make our communications with prospective students and parents easier and will provide an articulated and understood identity for the SCSE and its programs.
Congratulations to physical therapy graduate student Conor Galvin for successfully competing in American Ninja Warrior. With the Baltimore City Qualifiers down, Conor’s next step is the finals. If you missed the segment, tune in here at 35:20 to see Conor’s amazing feat.
In the spring, the Dr. Frances Grodzinsky Scholarship was introduced and awarded to junior Chelsea Coelho. It was created to provide scholarship support to an undergraduate female enrolled in the School of Computer Science & Engineering. Frances, a professor emerita, retired last year after teaching computer science at SHU for over 30 years. Thank you to all the former students who helped make this happen and congrats, Chelsea.
Communication Disorders Chair Rhea Paul was recently awarded the Visiting Professor Fellowship by the Loire Valley Institute of Advanced Study. She will travel to the University of Tours in France for the spring semester of 2020. This a great opportunity for international and collaborative study. Congratulations, Rhea.
The School of Computer Science & Engineering held an artificial intelligence talk for the public on Thursday titled “How Does Artificial Intelligence Impact You?” Professor Mehul Raval of the Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University’s School of Technology led the discussion where he talked about what artificial intelligence is, why it is becoming more popular and recent advancements.
The Isabelle Farrington College of Education hosted the Code.org-sponsored the 2019 CT Teacher Con for middle school and high school teachers this week at West Campus. The week-long event provided computer science educators with professional development.
This week, I met with Dan Schultz, president of Sikorsky. He generously gave our engineering program a $25,000 donation. We appreciate his kindness and know the funds will be used to help our students achieve success.
On Tuesday, Rich and Shauna Haas, parents of Sara ’19 and Taylor ’21, welcomed new SHU families from all over Long Island to their home in Smithtown, NY. Then on Thursday, Dan and Joann Wilen, parents of Daniel ’19 and Michael ’20, brought together incoming SHU families from across New Jersey at their home in Colts Neck, NJ. These receptions were part of seven Summer Send-Offs hosted by the SHU Parent Council around the region to welcome and celebrate our newest Pioneers. Here is a link to learn more about upcoming Summer Send-Offs: http://www.sacredheart.edu/parents/summersend-offs/
Have a great weekend!