Retirement Reception for Dr. Clare Houseman
On January 24th, the College of Health Sciences had a retirement reception for Dr. Clare Houseman. Faculty, staff, students and the community came out to wish her farewell after serving ODU for 30 years. (more)
Joyce Downs at the Third Annual Graduate Student Research Forum
Representing the College of Health Sciences at the Third Annual Graduate Student Research Forum, Joyce Downs, degree candidate in the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program presented her research paper. (more)
Dental Hygiene National Board Review Continuing Education
The School of Dental Hygiene and the College's office of continuing education held the annual 20-hour continuing education course Dental Hygiene National Board Review January 18 - 20, 2008. Ten faculty members from the School presented over the course of the weekend. (more)
Dental Hygiene Care Facility Renamed for Sofia and David Konikoff.
On September 19, 2007, the Dental Hygiene Care Facility was officially named after two Old Dominion University graduates, Sofia '84 and Dr. David Konikoff '77. (more)
The College of Health Sciences and the American Red Cross Signs Agreement on Joint Health Education Initiatives
The College of Health Sciences and the Southeastern Chapter of the American Red Cross signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Nov. 6. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will lead to community health initiatives, prevention training and outreach, and unique collaborative learning experiences.(more)
Congratulations to Dr Qi (Harry) Zhang on winning the National Institute of Health (NIH) Award
Dr. Zhang, assistant professor in the school of Community and Environmental Health, leads the research team along with other members from John Hopkins University and the University of Chicago on a two year grant titled "Price Effect on Diet and Obesity Risk of Food Assistance Program Recipients." (more)
ODU College of Health Sciences and Operation Smile Forms a New Partnership
Old Dominion University and Operation Smile announced a new partnership on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 to help improve the lives of children by helping nurses receive advance training provided by the Norfolk-based medical charity. (more)
Nursing Faculty Ann Campbell Received the Operation Smile's Volunteer of the Year Award
Ann Campbell, RN, MSN, CPNP, nursing faculty, received Operation Smile's Volunteer of the Year Award. Campbell's first Operation Smile mission was to Brazil in 2002 and she's been hooked every since. Ann has not only served as a nurse volunteer on missions, but she also volunteered for Operation Smile in other capacities. (more)
Marian Wright Edelman and Denise Quattlebaum Address Graduates
On May5, nearly 1,800 students received their degrees and were given words of advice by speakers Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund. Denise Quattlebaum, Medical Technology graduate with a 3.99 GPA served as the banner carrier for the College of Health Sciences. (more)
