Drinking Age Debate Wednesday Night
Dr. John McCardell, the founder of the Amethyst Intiative, which is in favor of lowering the drinking age and of which University President Fr. Jeffrey von Arx is a supporter, and James Fell, formerly a member of the MADD Board of Directors, will partake in a debate Wednesday night over lowering the drinking age.
Students will be allowed to participate, as there will be time for audience interaction. The debate, which was organized by FUSA President Jeff Seiser, will take place in the lower level of the BCC at 7:30 p.m.
National Book Winner to Speak at Fairfield
Irish author Colum McCann, who is the 2009 National Book Award Winner for his novel Let the Great World Spin, will speak to the University on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
As a part of the University College’s Inspired Writer Series, McCann will give a reading of his novel as well as a book-signing afterwards.
Nursing Professor Receives Top Honor
It was announced on Tuesday that Professor of Nursing Jean W. Lange has received a 2010 End-of-Life Consortium award, according to a University press release. It is a national award honored by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Lange, who was honored for her extensive work in improving national palliative care, is a professor in the University’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
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