http://www.wne.edu/news Latest Western New England University News en-us Copyright 2004 Western New England University Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:18 EST http://www.wne.edu/logos/WNEC108X82_WEB.gif http://www.wne.edu/news <img align='left' src='http://www.wne.edu/images/2012427105911lenk_commencement_icon.jpg' border='0' width='48' height='54' />Massachusetts SJC Justice Barbara Lenk to Deliver Keynote Address Western New England University School of Law will hold its 2012 Commencement on Saturday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall in downtown Springfield. The ceremonies will include the awarding of approximately 200 Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees. http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15172 webmaster@wne.edu Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15172 <img align='left' src='http://www.wne.edu/images/generic_news_cupola_icon.jpg' border='0' width='48' height='54' />The lessons learned in the classrooms of Western New England University could soon influence how calculus is taught at colleges and universities across the country. Western New England is one of just 16 colleges and universities cited as having particularly successful programs in a study of Calculus I classes nationwide conducted by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15164 webmaster@wne.edu Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15164 <img align='left' src='http://www.wne.edu/images/generic_news_cupola_icon.jpg' border='0' width='48' height='54' />(L-R) Professional Educator Jack Greeley, YMCA Student Board Member Thomas Marsh, YMCA representative Kathy Treglia, YMCA Student Board Member Marissa Harris, American Red Cross Student Board Member Jessica Marchie, Assistant Professor Lynn Walter, Dress for Success Student Board Member Catherine Gola, Dress for Success representative Jennifer D&rsquo;Amour, Associate Professor Jeanie Forray, Boys and Girls Club representative Gary McCarthy, Boys and Girls Club Student Board Member Nicole Gakenheimer, and Professor John Coulter Five College of Business students served on nonprofit boards in the community this year as part of a three credit course. The boards included two students serving for the YMCA, and one on the Red Cross, Springfield Boys and Girls Club, and Dress for Success boards. On May 3, the students made their final presentation to their faculty supervisor and the board member supervisor. http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15157 webmaster@wne.edu Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15157 <img align='left' src='http://www.wne.edu/images/generic_news_cupola_icon.jpg' border='0' width='48' height='54' />(L-R) Professional Educator Brenda Garton, Jessie Succoso, Mia Major, Hannah Berling, and University President Anthony Caprio The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Communication hosted its 10th Annual Student Media Festival on May 3. Approximately 150 people came out to view student media efforts and vote for the best television reports, television commercials/public service announcements, music videos, and radio reports. The Jury Awards were granted by local media professionals and faculty from Western New England University. The People&rsquo;s Choice Awards was selected by the audience. This year's winners included: http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15153 webmaster@wne.edu Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.wne.edu/news/index.cfm?selection=doc.2507&DCIid=15153