On Dec. 9, sophomore computer science major Marissa Halpert entered the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, and took a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share perspectives on promoting gender equity in technology and computing.
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Computer Science Student Invited to White House
December 7, 2011
Since receiving her invitation last week to attend the White House "Champions of Change: Women/Girls in STEM" event on Dec. 9, Computer Science major Marissa Halpert has been excited "like you wouldn't believe." Read More »
The Freshmen 15 - It's All About Prevention
November 15, 2011
In the middle of the 2009-2010 academic year, freshmen received an e-mail from Dr. Melissa Rittenhouse and Alumni Emily Brown, asking the students to participate in a survey about their perceptions of the Freshmen 15. Read More »
Learning the Importance of Mindfulness
November 7, 2011
How mindful are you of your actions in the workplace? What about with children or coworkers? Counseling professionals and graduate students attended a workshop showcasing the importance of mindfulness. Read More »

