QU Graduate Corner

Saturday Class

This Saturday, April 22, 2006 is the third and FINAL on site class. OL620 will meet from 9:00 to 12 pm in the College of Liberal Arts, Building 1, room 120. I'm assuming the Boundaries class is also in that building, but don't quote me.

I'm not sure about you, but I like classes in this building. You almost feel like your in your own world, since it is tucked away on top of the hill away from the center point of campus. In addition, you never have to worry about parking!  I have never known a college to have as many weekend social and sporting events for students and parents, like Quinnipiac.

If you have pre-registered for  Summer 1 Term, textbooks can be picked up in the CPS office (Tator Hall) from 8:15 to 9:00 am or 12 to 12:30 pm on Saturday.

PS - As long as I don't oversleep, planning on bringing the donuts from Neil's.

Recent News Events

The Sikorsky Strike has finally ended. John Guzzi, a Quinnipiac Student, created a blog, WalkingTheLine capturing the events of the historical strike. At one point he even had to shut off allowing any comments. At least everyone is back to work.

The newest historical event to track is what will happen to our automobile industry. But, then again with the price of gas in Connecticut who will be able to afford to drive. A chain email has been floating around encouraging us not to buy gas from the large oil companies. What can the general consumer do to stop the rising gas prices? Let's face it, these companies are not hurting, as they post record profit highs far beyond the highest profit gains of non-oil companies.

2006 Health Care Leadership Series

Friday, May 5, 2006: Strategic Partnerships and Alliances Reshaping Health Care (Program II)      

Presenters: Mike Canning, M.B.A. Partner, Boston Health Care Practice, Deloitte Consulting and Amee Chande, Vice President, Benefits Strategy and Communication, Wal-Mart Stores and Douglas M. Kronenberg, Chief Strategy Officer, Lumenos

Friday, June 2, 2006: Trends  Worth Watching (Program III)

Presenters: Nancy LeaMond, Group Executive Officer, Office of Social Impact, AARP and Christopher McFadden, C.F.A., Senior Equity Analyst, Global Investment Research, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Thomas C. Woodruff, Ph.D., Director, Retirement & Benefit Services Division, Office of the Controller, State of Connecticut

All programs are held at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 370 Bassett Rd, North Haven, CT 06473. The cost of each program is $85.00. Continental Breakfast 8:15 to 9 am, programs begin at 9am to noon. If interested call (203) 239-8381 for a registration form.

Last year, I attended all three programs (the first program was already held on April 7, 2006). They are quite interesting and informative for anyone with interest in the health care industry.   

Golfers Save the Dates

Quinnipiac University Golf Classic Series

Bill Mecca Roundball Open - May 18, 2006 -Thursday 11am Laurel View Country Club in Hamden, CT

President's Cup Pro-AM - June 12, 2006 - Monday 11 am at New Haven Country Club in Hamden, CT

Sal Vece '48 Memorial Championship July 24, 2006 Monday 11 am Oak Lane Country Club in Woodbridge, CT.

For complete details including sponsorship and player registration available at   www.quinnipiac.edu/alumni  or by calling toll free 877-582-1929