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Media Watch (Feb. 6-13)
Posted 2/14/2006
"Media Watch" is a round-up of recent stories in the media about the University of Hartford, as well as significant stories about other local and peer institutions and news about trends and issues in higher education.
There was a minor fire in the Regents Park residence hall in the late afternoon hours of Feb. 12 that resulted in 14 students having to be temporarily relocated because of water damage to four suites. There were no injuries in the fire, and the cause is under investigation by Hartford Fire Department officials. (WTIC-AM, Feb. 12 and 13; Fox 61, Feb. 12; WFSB Channel 3, Feb. 12; WTNH Channel 8, Feb. 12)
Darryl McMiller, assistant professor of political science at Hillyer College, was quoted in Hartford Courant columnist Stan Simpson’s article on the closing of the criminal investigation of Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell’s aide M. Lisa Moody regarding possible illegal political fundraising." That’s the challenge in passing these [campaign finance reform] laws," McMiller said. "It still requires folks in power to act ethically and not push those loopholes." (Hartford Courant, Feb. 8)
The idea of a "living will" registry, which was recently proposed in the Connecticut legislature, was brought to the attention of state officials and legislators by Janice Favreau of South Windsor, who researched advance directives as part of her senior thesis at the University of Hartford. "I’m very thrilled and excited that my homework assignment has actually become proposed legislation," she said. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 7)
David Desplaces, assistant professor of entrepreneurial studies at the Barney School of Business, was quoted in an article about efforts to create jobs in Connecticut and stimulate the state’s economy. He talked about the need to improve state government’s approach to working with businesses. (Waterbury Republican-American, Feb. 7)
Fred Wergeles, who teaches a "competitive intelligence" course in the master’s program at the Barney School of Business, was quoted in an article about the need for businesses to assess what is happening in their industry and to plan for the changes to come. (Akron Beacon Journal, Feb. 7)
Connecticut Life magazine included the University of Hartford in a feature story about how colleges and universities connect their students to the city of Hartford through programs and initiatives. The story cited a course taught by University President Walter Harrison on Hartford’s history since World War II and quoted alumna and graduate student Anita Dunn about how her attitudes towards the city have been changed. (Connecticut Life magazine, February ’06 issue)
The Canton school board has voted to join the University High School of Science and Engineering, a magnet school at the University of Hartford which opened two years ago. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 11)
Hartford Hawks women’s basketball player Erica Beverly was featured in Sports Illustrated’s "Faces in the Crowd" section. The freshman forward was recognized for her role in the the women’s record-breaking 2005-06 season and for garnering numerous America East Rookie of the Week awards. (Sports Illustrated magazine, Feb. 9)
Jenna Gale, a senior on the Hartford Hawks women’s basketball team, was the subject of a feature profile story in the Hartford Courant’s "Sports" section. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 8)
Courtney Gomez, a sophomore on the Hartford Hawks women’s basketball team, was one of three Norwich Free Academy graduates highlighted in a Norwich Bulletin story. The story examined the three former teammates, who are now all playing Division I college basketball, and the support system that their families provide. (Norwich Bulletin, Feb. 12)
Other News
The University of Connecticut has agreed to serve “cage-free eggs” in one dining hall, joining a movement of colleges that are serving organic or humanely produced food. Uconn plans to purchase about 20,000 of the eggs this semester and serve them at Whitney Dining Hall as a pilot program with the Humane Society of the United States. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 13)
Six publishers have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the owner of a copy shop near the University of Florida in Gainesville who they say is photocopying and selling copyrighted material without paying royalties or getting permission. Publishers are cracking down on copyright infringements involving student "course-packs," a multimillion-dollar industry in which journal articles, case studies or other readings for a college course are compiled and photocopied for use in class. (USA Today, Feb. 13)
Harvard Business School has raised nearly $600 million in a multi-year capital campaign, which the school said is the largest ever raised by any business school and which surpassed Harvard’s goal of $500 million. The money will be used to fund student financial aid, faculty recruitment, technology initiatives, new global research centers, and building projects on the school’s campus. (The Boston Globe, Feb. 13)
Trinity College is expected to move some freshmen off campus and relocate faculty offices when it closes two major buildings for renovations next year. The college is facing a multimillion-dollar project to replace the slate roofs and make other improvements to Jarvis Hall, a freshman dormitory, and Seabury Hall, an office and classroom building. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 11)
Dale M. Dreyfuss, the University of Connecticut’s vice president of operations who was a key player in overseeing the Uconn 2000 construction program, has resigned effective Feb. 2 after being put on administrative leave for five months. He will remain on the payroll until July 31 when accrued vacation and personal leave runs out. In exchange, Dreyfuss agreed not to sue the university. He is the third university employee involved in Uconn 2000 to be put on leave and the second to resign. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 9)
A man on a student visa was charged with posting a bomb threat hoax on the University of Bridgeport website. The threat said that Indian students were going to plant several bombs in various locations at the university. The man, who is a citizen of India, has attended the University of Bridgeport before. He could get up to five years in prison if convicted. (WTNH-TV 8, Feb. 9)
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) said it has entered into a collaboration with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in an effort to further increase diversity in the sport. The NASCAR-HBCU Consortium will aim to increase the number and quality of job opportunities for African American students in key racing and other related automotive business activities. (Mercury News, Feb. 9)
Participants in the state’s college savings program, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), could write off thousands of dollars in annual contributions under a proposed initiative by state Treasurer Denise Nappier. The proposal would create a state income tax deduction for CHET contributions that would be capped at $5,000 for single filers and $10,000 for couples filing jointly. (Associated Press, Feb. 7)
Almost a year after Harvard University faculty last called for Lawrence Summers to resign as president, roughly a dozen professors angrily confronted him at a faculty meeting, with several suggesting that he step down or be fired. (Boston Globe, Feb. 8)
There was a minor fire in the Regents Park residence hall in the late afternoon hours of Feb. 12 that resulted in 14 students having to be temporarily relocated because of water damage to four suites. There were no injuries in the fire, and the cause is under investigation by Hartford Fire Department officials. (WTIC-AM, Feb. 12 and 13; Fox 61, Feb. 12; WFSB Channel 3, Feb. 12; WTNH Channel 8, Feb. 12)
Darryl McMiller, assistant professor of political science at Hillyer College, was quoted in Hartford Courant columnist Stan Simpson’s article on the closing of the criminal investigation of Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell’s aide M. Lisa Moody regarding possible illegal political fundraising." That’s the challenge in passing these [campaign finance reform] laws," McMiller said. "It still requires folks in power to act ethically and not push those loopholes." (Hartford Courant, Feb. 8)
The idea of a "living will" registry, which was recently proposed in the Connecticut legislature, was brought to the attention of state officials and legislators by Janice Favreau of South Windsor, who researched advance directives as part of her senior thesis at the University of Hartford. "I’m very thrilled and excited that my homework assignment has actually become proposed legislation," she said. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 7)
David Desplaces, assistant professor of entrepreneurial studies at the Barney School of Business, was quoted in an article about efforts to create jobs in Connecticut and stimulate the state’s economy. He talked about the need to improve state government’s approach to working with businesses. (Waterbury Republican-American, Feb. 7)
Fred Wergeles, who teaches a "competitive intelligence" course in the master’s program at the Barney School of Business, was quoted in an article about the need for businesses to assess what is happening in their industry and to plan for the changes to come. (Akron Beacon Journal, Feb. 7)
Connecticut Life magazine included the University of Hartford in a feature story about how colleges and universities connect their students to the city of Hartford through programs and initiatives. The story cited a course taught by University President Walter Harrison on Hartford’s history since World War II and quoted alumna and graduate student Anita Dunn about how her attitudes towards the city have been changed. (Connecticut Life magazine, February ’06 issue)
The Canton school board has voted to join the University High School of Science and Engineering, a magnet school at the University of Hartford which opened two years ago. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 11)
Hartford Hawks women’s basketball player Erica Beverly was featured in Sports Illustrated’s "Faces in the Crowd" section. The freshman forward was recognized for her role in the the women’s record-breaking 2005-06 season and for garnering numerous America East Rookie of the Week awards. (Sports Illustrated magazine, Feb. 9)
Jenna Gale, a senior on the Hartford Hawks women’s basketball team, was the subject of a feature profile story in the Hartford Courant’s "Sports" section. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 8)
Courtney Gomez, a sophomore on the Hartford Hawks women’s basketball team, was one of three Norwich Free Academy graduates highlighted in a Norwich Bulletin story. The story examined the three former teammates, who are now all playing Division I college basketball, and the support system that their families provide. (Norwich Bulletin, Feb. 12)
Other News
The University of Connecticut has agreed to serve “cage-free eggs” in one dining hall, joining a movement of colleges that are serving organic or humanely produced food. Uconn plans to purchase about 20,000 of the eggs this semester and serve them at Whitney Dining Hall as a pilot program with the Humane Society of the United States. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 13)
Six publishers have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the owner of a copy shop near the University of Florida in Gainesville who they say is photocopying and selling copyrighted material without paying royalties or getting permission. Publishers are cracking down on copyright infringements involving student "course-packs," a multimillion-dollar industry in which journal articles, case studies or other readings for a college course are compiled and photocopied for use in class. (USA Today, Feb. 13)
Harvard Business School has raised nearly $600 million in a multi-year capital campaign, which the school said is the largest ever raised by any business school and which surpassed Harvard’s goal of $500 million. The money will be used to fund student financial aid, faculty recruitment, technology initiatives, new global research centers, and building projects on the school’s campus. (The Boston Globe, Feb. 13)
Trinity College is expected to move some freshmen off campus and relocate faculty offices when it closes two major buildings for renovations next year. The college is facing a multimillion-dollar project to replace the slate roofs and make other improvements to Jarvis Hall, a freshman dormitory, and Seabury Hall, an office and classroom building. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 11)
Dale M. Dreyfuss, the University of Connecticut’s vice president of operations who was a key player in overseeing the Uconn 2000 construction program, has resigned effective Feb. 2 after being put on administrative leave for five months. He will remain on the payroll until July 31 when accrued vacation and personal leave runs out. In exchange, Dreyfuss agreed not to sue the university. He is the third university employee involved in Uconn 2000 to be put on leave and the second to resign. (Hartford Courant, Feb. 9)
A man on a student visa was charged with posting a bomb threat hoax on the University of Bridgeport website. The threat said that Indian students were going to plant several bombs in various locations at the university. The man, who is a citizen of India, has attended the University of Bridgeport before. He could get up to five years in prison if convicted. (WTNH-TV 8, Feb. 9)
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) said it has entered into a collaboration with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in an effort to further increase diversity in the sport. The NASCAR-HBCU Consortium will aim to increase the number and quality of job opportunities for African American students in key racing and other related automotive business activities. (Mercury News, Feb. 9)
Participants in the state’s college savings program, the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), could write off thousands of dollars in annual contributions under a proposed initiative by state Treasurer Denise Nappier. The proposal would create a state income tax deduction for CHET contributions that would be capped at $5,000 for single filers and $10,000 for couples filing jointly. (Associated Press, Feb. 7)
Almost a year after Harvard University faculty last called for Lawrence Summers to resign as president, roughly a dozen professors angrily confronted him at a faculty meeting, with several suggesting that he step down or be fired. (Boston Globe, Feb. 8)
