Professors Hiller and Strait Receive PETE Grant

Professor George Hiller, Adjunct Professor in the HRM program, and Professor Patricia Strait, Chair of the HRM program, received a grant from the University’s PETE (Program for Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness) to create study abroad programs for adult students. Study abroad opportunities are tentatively slated to be launched in Spring 2009.

Professor Green Quoted in WisBusiness.com

Professor Walter Green, Chair of the Emergency Services Management and Disaster Science programs, is quoted in an article titled “Rethinking Disaster Management by Focusing on Development” in a WisBusiness.com press release. Green is quoted as chair and as a former student of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Disaster Management Center (DMC). Read the full article at wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=124385.

Alumna Takes on Board Chair

SCS alumna Linda Haskins is chair of the Urban League of Greater Richmond’s Board of Directors. Learn more about the Urban League at urbanleaguerichmond.org.

Dean Brown Honored by Michigan 4-H

Dr. Patricia Johnson Brown, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs, will be inducted as a member of the 2008 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society on June 19, 2008. The society recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Michigan 4-H alumni. As a nominee, Dean Brown has been selected to receive this honor based on Michigan 4-H youth membership, professional and business achievement, leadership in community service and philanthropy, contributions to or impact on American society and her significant leadership and achievement as a 4-H member.

Register for Education/Professional Development

Registration is now available for educators seeking professional development course work toward initial Virginia teacher licensure or toward teacher recertification. Visit the Professional Development for Educators pages for more information, to view courses and to register: scs.richmond.edu/education/prodev.

SCS Night & Commencement Schedule

SCS Night takes place on Wednesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Modlin Center for the Arts. The event honors graduating seniors and faculty of the Evening School. Attendance is by invitation; responses are required by April 30. SCS Commencement takes place Saturday, May 10, at 9:00 a.m. in the Robins Center. Graduates must arrive with their cap and gown no later than 7:30 a.m. Graduates who need to pick up their cap and gown the day of the ceremony must arrive at 7:00 a.m.

For more information, visit the SCS Night and Commencement page at scs.richmond.edu/commencement.