Archive: Aug 2008
New dean, Clark, will lead SEAS
Effective Sept. 1, Robert Clark will assume his appointment as dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Clark was the former dean of Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. Clark joined Duke's department of mechanical engineering and materials science in 1992 as an assistant professor.During his time at Duke, Clark spearheaded a materials […]
Reslife makes room for sizeable new class
Last spring, University Facilities and Services decided to scale back its original ambitions to install an upgraded fire protection system in seven residences. After reevaluating practical concerns of cost and labor, Facilities set a lesser objective of installing the project's sprinklers and fire alarms in only Susan B. Anthony Halls and three Hill Court residences. […]
Dining alters its look by offering new choices
Amidst major changes to the student meal plan, Dining Services has been busy over the summer with smaller renovations that will nevertheless shake students' expectations of their favorite campus eateries. The bulk of the changes took place at the three main dining centers the Pit, Danforth Dining Center and Douglass Dining Center.'I think any returning […]
Labor dearth stalls residence upgrades
Last spring, University Facilities and Services decided to scale back its original ambitions to install an upgraded fire protection system in seven residences. After reevaluating practical concerns of cost and labor, Facilities set a lesser objective of installing the project's sprinklers and fire alarms in only Susan B. Anthony Halls and three Hill Court residences. […]