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    Bulldogs Face Marquette Friday at WBCA Classic  Nov 27, 2008
    Virginia's only setback of the year was a 78-70 loss to Old Dominion University, ranked 25th at the time. The Cavaliers have five players averaging double-digit points, including Monica Wright at 21. (Gozags.com)

    Hodges graduates from Old Dominion  Nov 26, 2008
    Crystal Gayle Hodges graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va ... Crystal Gayle Hodges graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Woolly mammoth task: Critter's DNA mapped  Nov 20, 2008
    Alex Greenwood, a biology professor at Old Dominion University who also studies ancient DNA called the research "an amazing achievement.". S.C. SchusterThis hairball contains the dark upper-cover hairs and the brown-reddish under wool from a woolly mammoth. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Will findings re-create the woolly mammoth?  Nov 20, 2008
    "Being able to sequence old DNA lets you look at evolution directly. "Before, you were forced to make inferences based only on data from living species," he said. "This is an amazing achievement," said Alex Greenwood, an Old Dominion University biology professor who studies ancient DNA and was not involved in the mammoth research. The findings to date, with more than half of the genome now sequenced, are helping scientists better understand the ancient cousin of African and Asian elephants. The... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Scientists map mammoth DNA  Nov 20, 2008
    "This is an amazing achievement," said Alex Greenwood, an Old Dominion University biology professor who studies ancient DNA.. Full-size mammoths, 8 to 14 feet tall like elephants, became extinct about 10,000 years ago. (AZCentral -- News)

    College athletes are guided toward 'beating the system'  Nov 19, 2008
    Robert Case, a sports management professor now at Old Dominion University, and other researchers have studied athletes' clustering on a smaller scale. Using probability tests for NCAA tournament basketball teams, they have determined that if 25% or more of a team is in the same major, it constitutes a non-random cluster, regardless of team size. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Police Investigate ODU Armed Robberies  Nov 15, 2008
    After several armed robberies in September on Old Dominion University campus, Norfolk police weren't taking any chances. Thursday night, ODU sent out a security alert for students following two armed robberies near campus. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Death By Hyperdisease: How DNA Detective Work Explains Extinction Of Christmas Island's Native Rats  Nov 7, 2008
    "This study puts into play pathogenic organisms as mediators of extinction," says Alex D. Greenwood of the Biological Sciences Department at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and the Division of Vertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History ... In addition to Greenwood and MacPhee, authors include Kelly Wyatt and Wayne Hynes of the Biological Sciences Department at Old Dominion University; Paula Campos and Thomas Gilbert of the Department of Biology at the University... (Science Daily)

    Science: How disease can wipe outa species  Nov 6, 2008
    "I can certainly imagine local population or even citywide 'extinction,' or population crashes due to introduced pathogens under a condition where you have a pathogen that can spread like the flu and has the pathogenicity of the 1918 flu or Ebola viruses," co-author Alex Greenwood, assistant professor of biological sciences at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. told Discovery News. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Kids Get Aggressive When Mom, Dad At War  Nov 5, 2008
    That made the results especially notable to Michelle Kelley, a psychology professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. who was not involved in the new study but has done similar research with older children in military families. (Click2Houston, TX)

    For T.J. Cowart, Playing Corner Means Being More Than Just A Cover Guy  Nov 4, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Football - Official Athletic Site ... Yet after considering offers from several local schools and I-A Kent State, Cowart decided to be a part of the resurgent program at Old Dominion University. (Odusports.com)

    Fuel of the future?: Scientists work to make pond scum a viable energy source  Nov 3, 2008
    Sprouse sends the algae to Old Dominion University, where it is made into biodiesel fuel ... In Virginia, Old Dominion University has teamed up with a contractor to grow algae in a one-acre farm. (Missoulian, MT)

    Algae eyed as fuel source  Nov 3, 2008
    Sprouse sends the algae to Old Dominion University, where it is made into biodiesel fuel. Turning pea-green pond scum into cheap fuel for automobiles and airplanes is still years away, but supporters are hedging their bets with an infusion of venture capital money and intensive research. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Thumbs Up to Voting: Tech Tools Reach Youth  Nov 2, 2008
    At Old Dominion University, Josh Redmond, 22, signed up with student groups for both political parties -- "just so I know what they're both doing." One thing he has decided: He's voting. (By Dominic Bracco Ii -- The Washington Post). (Washington Post -- Technology)

    ODU Rowing Continues Strong Fall Season At Head Of The Occoquan  Nov 2, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Rowing - Official Athletic Site ... - Rowing in just their third event as a varsity program, the Lady Monarchs of Old Dominion University continued to show promise with three top 10 finishes at the Head of the Occoquan Saturday in Fairfax, Va. (Odusports.com)

    Money, research spur race for algae as fuel source  Nov 1, 2008
    In Virginia, Old Dominion University has teamed up with a contractor to grow algae in a one-acre farm. And GreenFuel Technologies in Cambridge, Mass. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Monarchs Capture Seascape Title  Oct 29, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Golf - Official Athletic Site ... KITTY HAWK, NC--The Old Dominion University Monarch golfers rallied from its fifth spot on Monday to win the 29th annual ODU-Seascape Collegiate Golf Tournament Tuesday by seven strokes over second place Campbell. (Odusports.com)

    Q&A With ODU Football's Andrew Turner  Oct 29, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Football - Official Athletic Site ... A weekly Q&A with an Old Dominion University football player. (Odusports.com)

    Wilde Tied For Eighth At 29th ODU-Seascape Tournament  Oct 28, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Golf - Official Athletic Site ... KITTY HAWK, NC--Old Dominion University freshman (Berkshire, England) Carded a 36 and 34 for a first round score of 70 at the 29th annual ODU-Seascape Collegiate Golf Tournament. (Odusports.com)

    Lady Monarchs Stroke Their Way To First Place Finishes At The Head Of The Lafayette  Oct 27, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Rowing - Official Athletic Site ... - Racing on its home course paid off for the Old Dominion University's women's rowing team as the Lady Monarchs captured two first place finishes and a second place finish at the Head of the Lafayette on Sunday. (Odusports.com)

    New president hopes to unite Carleton, bury school's last-resort reputation  Oct 27, 2008
    She said it was always her plan to return to her adopted country after establishing a strong record leading a U.S. school, Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. She is also a former principal of Glendon College in Toronto. (Globe and Mail -- National)

    Monarchs Host 29th Annual Seascape Tournament  Oct 26, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Golf - Official Athletic Site ... KITTY HAWK, NC-- The Old Dominion University Monarch golfers host the 29th annual ODU-Seascape Collegiate Tournament Oct. 27 and 28 at the Seascape golf course. (Odusports.com)

    Folkes-Stevens Indoor Tennis Center receives USTA/VA Tennis Facility of the Year Award  Oct 26, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Tennis - Official Athletic Site ... Old Dominion University s Folkes-Stevens Indoor Tennis Center was presented with the USTA/VA Tennis Facility of the Year Award today at the James River Country Club in Newport News, VA. The Virginia District encompasses the entire state and is the largest of the four districts which make up the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section (MAS) ... We are very appreciative of the USTA/VA Tennis Association selecting the Folkes-Stevens... (Odusports.com)

    Lady Monarch Rowers Competing Locally In Head Of The Lafayette  Oct 25, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Rowing - Official Athletic Site ... - After a solid debut last weekend in Boston, the Old Dominion University women's rowing team will participate in its first local regatta this Sunday when the Lady Monarchs compete in the annual Head of the Lafayette at the Robertson Rowing Center at Lakewood Park in Norfolk. (Odusports.com)

    Rogachenko Leads Fleet After Day One of ICSA Singlehanded National Championship  Oct 25, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Sailing - Official Athletic Site. lect. (Odusports.com)

    MSU SEARCH:Waiting in the wings?  Oct 24, 2008
    However, his 32-page resume on MSUs Web site shows he attended Old Dominion University from 1981 to 1984 then earned a bachelor of science and a doctorate in chemical engineering from Virginia Tech. He also lists a 2003 certificate in higher education leadership from Harvard University. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)

    Gerald Lee Picked Pre-Season First Team All-CAA  Oct 23, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Basketball - Official Athletic Site ... WASHINGTON, DC-- Old Dominion University junior center (Finland) was selected to the first team pre-season All-CAA squad according to a vote of the league's coaches, sports information directors and media. (Odusports.com)

    26 Monarch And Lady Monarch Games Broadcast On Television For 2008-09  Oct 23, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Basketball - Official Athletic Site ... - A record twenty-six Old Dominion University basketball games will be televised this season to national, regional and local audiences ... 2008-09 Old Dominion University basketball televised games. (Odusports.com)

    Field Hockey THINK PINK Game Nets Cash For Susan G. Komen For The Cure  Oct 21, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Field Hockey - Official Athletic Site ... -- The Old Dominion University field hockey team made a statement for breast cancer awareness on Friday, Oct. 17 when they donned pink and white uniforms, courtesy of Under Armour, in the fight against breast cancer ... Old Dominion University's Zeta Tau Alpha sorority supported the game by providing educational materials and pink ribbons to all fans. (Odusports.com)

    Monarchs Simulated Game Week Ends With Saturday Scrimmage  Oct 21, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Football - Official Athletic Site ... - The Old Dominion University football team will hold its second fall scrimmage this Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. The scrimmage will be held at the Powhatan High School Complex on the corner of 43rd and Powhatan Avenue in Norfolk and admission is free. (Odusports.com)

    ODU Women Finish 30th At Head Of The Charles  Oct 19, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Rowing - Official Athletic Site ... - Competing in their first race as a varsity program, the Lady Monarchs of Old Dominion University turned in a solid showing in the Club Fours at the prestigious Head of the Charles in Boston. (Odusports.com)

    Join head football coach BOBBY WILDER at live broadcasts of radio show  Oct 18, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Football - Official Athletic Site ... - Join Old Dominion University head football coach for his weekly call-in radio show on ESPN Radio 1310 at the Monarch Grill in the Springhill Suites on Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk for the next three Thursday evenings. (Odusports.com)

    Varsity Rowing Shoves Off On Saturday  Oct 17, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Rowing - Official Athletic Site ... On August 1 of last year was handed the reins to Old Dominion University's upstart women's varsity rowing program. (Odusports.com)

    ODU Rowing Announces Fall Schedule  Oct 17, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Rowing - Official Athletic Site ... - The Old Dominion University women's rowing team announced its inaugural fall schedule today, a slate that includes four races for the Lady Monarchs who will begin competing as a varsity sport this year. (Odusports.com)

    Rabben's Goal Lifts ODU To 1-0 Win At Georgia State  Oct 16, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Soccer - Official Athletic Site ... ATLANTA, GA-- Junior Forward ( Valdres, Norway) goal with less than 16 minutes left lifted the Old Dominion University Soccer Monarchs to a 1-0 Colonial Athletic Association victory over Georgia State. (Odusports.com)

    ODU takes 14th at Spider Invitational  Oct 15, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Golf - Official Athletic Site ... RICHMOND, VA-- The Old Dominion University Lady Monarchs finished 14th at the Spider Invitationalaftershooting a 673 for 36 holes. (Odusports.com)

    Golf Struggles at Xavier Invitational  Oct 15, 2008
    The Colonials will close out the Fall portion of the 2008-09 schedule Oct. 27-28 in the 36-hole Sea Scape Collegiate hosted by Old Dominion University at Kitty Hawk, NC.. (Gwsports.com)

    ODU To Host Forum On Economic Crisis  Oct 14, 2008
    ODU BUSINESS COLLEGE TO HOST FACULTY FORUM ON ECONOMIC CRISIS OCT. 22 Five of Old Dominion University's top economics experts from the business faculty will participate in a panel discussion on the current economic crisis next week ... She is treasurer and a member of the board of directors of the Old Dominion University Credit Union. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Men's And Women's Tennis Wrap-Up Fall Ball At Sergio Tacchini Collegiate Invitational  Oct 13, 2008
    - The Loyola College men's and women's tennis teams wrapped up their fall schedule this weekend when they competed at the Sergio Tacchini Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Old Dominion University. Several Greyhounds advanced to the semifinals of their respective flights, including freshman. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)

    Virginia Tech To Host Climate Change Summit; Hundreds Of Youth Voters Expected  Oct 11, 2008
    Students attending Power Shift represent schools from across the Commonwealth including William and Mary, University of Virginia, University of Richmond, Virginia Tech, James Madison University, Emory and Henry College, Sweet Briar College, Randolph College, Lynchburg College, Roanoke College, Hollins University, Radford University, George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, University of Mary Washington, Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, and a number... (WTKR.com, VA)

    Monarchs Host Towson Saturday Night  Oct 10, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Soccer - Official Athletic Site ... NORFOLK, VA-- The Old Dominion University Soccer Monarchs (5-4-1/2-1) host the Tigers of Towson University (6-3/2-1) Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the ODU Soccer Complex. (Odusports.com)

    Monarchs Host Sergio Tacchini Collegiate Tennis Invitational  Oct 10, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Tennis - Official Athletic Site ... The Old Dominion University men s and women s tennis teams return to action tomorrow when they ll host the Sergio Tacchini Collegiate Tennis Invitational (October 10-12) at the Folkes-Stevens Indoor Tennis Center and the Old Dominion outdoor tennis courts. (Odusports.com)

    Monarchs Wrestling Pegged as Top Team in CAA in 2008-09  Oct 10, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Wrestling - Official Athletic Site ... Old Dominion University (41) 2. (Odusports.com)

    Addition Of Football Buoys ODU's Athletic Program  Oct 8, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Football - Official Athletic Site ... Adding football at Old Dominion University is shaping up as the culmination of an era of explosive growth in the school's athletics program. (Odusports.com)

    Monarchs host rival William & Mary in CAA Home Opener Wednesday Night  Oct 8, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Soccer - Official Athletic Site ... NORFOLK, VA - The Old Dominion University (5-3-1, 2-0) soccer Monarchs return to action Wednesday night as they host the Tribe of William (5-2-2, 1-2) at 7:00 p.m. at the ODU Soccer Complex. (Odusports.com)

    Monarchs Bow Out In Second Round Of ITA Championships  Oct 8, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Tennis - Official Athletic Site ... The Old Dominion University men s tennis team had a tough day on Tuesday in round two of the D Novo/ITA Men s All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla. (Odusports.com)

    Michael Roura Named CAA Rookie Of the Week  Oct 7, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Soccer - Official Athletic Site ... NORFOLK, VA--Old Dominion University freshman goalkeeper (Middletown, NJ.) Has been named CAA Rookie of the Week by the league office. (Odusports.com)

    ODU Fifth After Two Rounds At Savannah  Oct 7, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Golf - Official Athletic Site ... SAVANNAH, GA--Old Dominion University newcomers (Berkshire, England) And (Berwick, Scotland) both shot 74 and 74 for two round scores of 148 and Are tied for 17th at the Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate hosted by Georgia Southern University. (Odusports.com)

    Pamela Raley Joins Newsweek in New Position of Chief Revenue Officer  Oct 7, 2008
    Raley earned a B.A. in Political Science from Old Dominion University in 1985. She lives in New York. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    General News Releases  Oct 5, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... Old Dominion University General Releases ... - Olympic Games Open With 11 Former Monarchs - ODU Athletics Announces Multimedia Rights Partnership with CBS Collegiate Sports Properties - ODU Athletics Announces Multimedia Rights Partnership with CBS Collegiate Sports Properties - ODU Training Staff Welcomes Two New Additions - Kim Smith and Erik Bennett Join ODU Athletic Staff - ODU Strength And Conditioning Adds Two... (Odusports.com)

    Monarchs Travel To Wilmington For Saturday Night Match against the Seahawks  Oct 5, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Soccer - Official Athletic Site ... NORFOLK, VA - The Old Dominion University (4-3-1) soccer Monarchs return to CAA action Saturday as they travel to Wilmington, NC to take on the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (4-5) at 7:00 p.m. ODU leads the all-time series 16-4, including a 3-0 Monarch victory last year in Wilmington. (Odusports.com)

    One for the history books  Oct 3, 2008
    "It was fantastic," he said, "I did a lot of military justice work. I did legal support for search and rescue missions, and dealt with hazardous material transportation and regulation on water." While serving in the Coast Guard, through an offered education program, Bonekemper attended Old Dominion University in Virginia, receiving a master's degree in history. It was his work with the Coast Guard that led Bonekemper to his first career as the senior hazardous materials transportation attorney... (Springfield Sun, PA)

    College students adapt to high gas prices  Oct 3, 2008
    10 this summer, Old Dominion University student Azam Shafiee knew she had to make a few changes. She drove less. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

    ODU Students Robbed At Gunpoint; One Victim Shot  Sep 25, 2008
    Police say around midnight Wednesday, four Old Dominion University students were robbed at gunpoint in the vicinity of 49th Street and Killam Avenue ... Norfolk police are leading the investigation with assistance from Old Dominion University police. (WTKR.com, VA)

    * HPB: Basketball teams head for Hualien for Probation Cup  Sep 24, 2008
    Phoenixs interior defense will be anchored by 236cm Chinese super center Sun Ming-ming while the Slingers will field 221cm 24-year-old Australian Sam Harris who signed with the Singapore side this season after a successful career at the Old Dominion University in the US.. In his senior season, he averaged 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Dexter Carter "Brings Knockout Punch To Post Season"  Sep 23, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Baseball - Official Athletic Site ... However, height and velocity do not guarantee success, and in two years under Meyers at Old Dominion University, it did not click for Carter. (Odusports.com)

    ODU Sailors Host Annual Sailapalooza for Charity  Sep 23, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Sailing - Official Athletic Site ... -- The Old Dominion University sailing team hosts its annual Sailapalooza this Saturday, September 20 starting at 10:00 am ... The Old Dominion University Sailing team will again be using Sailapalooza as a fundraiser for Operation Smile. (Odusports.com)

    Purnell Has High School Jersey Retired  Sep 23, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - General Releases - Official Athletic Site ... Former Old Dominion University basketball standout and captain of the 1975 NCAA Division II National Championship team, (ODU'75) had his jersey number 22 retired last Friday, Sept. 19 in a ceremony held at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, MD. Purnell, a 1971 graduate, was presented a framed number 22 jersey during halftime of the school's football game at Seahawk Stadium. (Odusports.com)

    Dobrowolska and Dementyeva Earn Victories At UVA Invitational  Sep 23, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Tennis - Official Athletic Site ... The Old Dominion University women s tennis team wrapped up play at the UVA Invitational on Sunday and it turned out to be a rough day for the Lady Monarchs who went a combined 3-5. (Odusports.com)

    The Palin/McCain ticket  Sep 21, 2008
    Mary Alana Welch, a 21-year-old student at Old Dominion University, received one of the questionnaires. It was a big deterrent, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Regina's Cook selects ODU  Sep 18, 2008
    Regina's 6-0 senior guard/forward Jackie Cook has given her oral commitment to Old Dominion University women's basketball program, but did her homework before doing so. "Rachel DeMita from Wadsworth is a freshman player there and we're pretty good friends," said Cook, who was also given scholarship offers from Ole Miss, Western Carolina, Middle Tennessee and Fairfield. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)

    Great Falls win Pioneer League title  Sep 14, 2008
    The Old Dominion University product won his last four outings, including an 8-3 victory over Billings on Sunday in the opening-round clincher. "It was up and down there for a little while, but I really made some good strides toward the end of the season," Hudson said. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)

    Cal Men's Golf Captures Title at San Francisco Intercollegiate  Sep 10, 2008
    John Murphy, a transfer from Old Dominion University, also made quite a splash in his Golden Bear debut, connecting on a team-high 11 birdies and notching a 216 (+3) to tie for 10th place overall. "John's been a great addition," Desimone said. (Calbears.com)

    Cal Men's Golf Opens 2008-09 Season Locally  Sep 7, 2008
    "A new addition for us is John Murphy, who transferred in this year. He was all-conference at Old Dominion University and played in a couple of major amateur events this summer and had very good finishes. He's a very solid student with a great work ethic. He loves to comepete and he's fit in very quickly and very nicely.". BEAR LINE-UP: Cal's lineup (in order, with final 2007-08 statistics except for Murphy, and Jensen, 2006-07 stats) for the NCAA West Regional Championship is listed below:... (Calbears.com)

    Pioneer League playoff preview  Sep 6, 2008
    However, height and velocity do not guarantee success, and in two years under Meyers at Old Dominion University, it did not click for Carter. Entering his junior season, expectations were never higher for Carter and the ODU Monarchs. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)

    Moore becomes a Bulldog  Sep 6, 2008
    Moore went to Radford University for her bachelor's degree, then received her master's at Old Dominion University and a doctorate at the University of Virginia. She initially wanted to be a high school social studies teacher, but was advised against it because "they're a dime a dozen.". (Suffolk News Herald, VA)

    Finalist for ODU's President Withdraws (10:49pm)  Sep 1, 2008
    (AP) - One of two finalists for the presidency of Old Dominion University has withdrawn from consideration. Deborah S 00000BE4 tanley's decision leaves Richard Davenport, president of Minnesota State University, Mankato, atop the list. (WTVR.com, VA)

    ODU Halts Presidential Search  Aug 30, 2008
    They say after an exhaustive search process in which the credentials of numerous qualified candidates were reviewed, the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors has decided to temporarily put on hold the search for a president. "The Board was pleased with the candidates forwarded to it by the search committee, including the finalists," Rector Marc Jacobson noted. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Board puts off decision on graduation location  Aug 23, 2008
    The most talked-about venue has been Old Dominion University's Ted Constant Convocation Center ... York County schools graduate at the College of William and Mary, and Chesapeake celebrates at Old Dominion University. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)

    ODU Rowing Adds 10 To Class of 2012  Aug 20, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Rowing - Official Athletic Site ... - Old Dominion University head rowing coach announced today that 10 rowers, including three Canadians have joined the Lady Monarch rowing program as part of the class of 2012. (Odusports.com)

    Novel fungus helps beetles to digest hard wood  Aug 19, 2008
    Other researchers on the paper include Timothy R. Filley, associate professor, department of earth and atmospheric sciences, Purdue University; Patrick G. Hatcher, the Batten endowed chair in physical sciences and professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Rachel L. Sleighter, doctoral candidate, both at Old Dominion University; John E. Carlson, professor of molecular genetics, director of Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics, School of Forestry; and Maria del Mar Jimenez-Gasco, assistant... (EurekAlert!)

    Moore receives Fulbright Scholarship  Aug 18, 2008
    Moore has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with minors in mathematics and philosophy from Old Dominion University. He received a master's degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering from the University of California at Davis, Calif. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    ODU Football Camp Report - Aug. 16  Aug 17, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Football - Official Athletic Site ... Day three of the Old Dominion University preseason football camp saw the players dawn their shoulder pads for the first time and as a result practice became a little more physical. (Odusports.com)

    Cummings Signs Contract Extension As ODU Tennis Coach  Aug 17, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Men's Tennis - Official Athletic Site ... - Old Dominion University athletic director Jim Jarrett announced today that head men's and women's tennis coach has accepted an extension of his contract through the 2011-2012 season. (Odusports.com)

    OLYMPIC UPDATE: Yngling Class Medal Race Postponed; Tunnicliffe and Ogletree Continue Quest for Medal  Aug 17, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Sailing - Official Athletic Site. lect. (Odusports.com)

    Americans Spending, Gambling, Saving: Who's Happiest, Who's Most At Risk?  Aug 17, 2008
    Leona Tam, PhD, of Old Dominion University, and Utpal M. Dholakia, PhD, of Rice University, looked at a number of variables that influence saving money, such as whether estimates of saving a certain amount of money increases savings and whether savings estimates influence financial decision-making. Financial planners advise people to think ahead about their savings. (Science Daily)

    Feature Story on Anne Donovan ('83)  Aug 16, 2008
    Old Dominion University Monarchs - Women's Basketball - Official Athletic Site ... " Donovan, top recruiting prize in the country, chose Old Dominion University. As a freshman, she won a national championship. As a senior, she was named first women's winner of the Naismith Award for player of the year. She played five seasons professionally in Japan and one in Italy, then was assistant coach at Old Dominion for six seasons and coach at East Carolina for three. She coached professionally for nine... (Odusports.com)

    Virginians dominate first ODU football roster  Aug 14, 2008
    As of today, Aug. 13 football is back at Old Dominion University for the first time since 1940 as 80 players reported for camp this morning at the new $17 million Powhatan Sports Complex ... Seven home football games will highlight the inaugural football season at Old Dominion University as Athletic Director Jim Jarrett and head football coach Bobby Wilder announced today that the Monarchs have finalized their 2009 schedule ... 2009 Old Dominion University Football Schedule. (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership Appointments Supporting Department of Energy Work  Aug 12, 2008
    Fagan earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and a master's degree in engineering management from Old Dominion University. Benischek is responsible for establishing the IT strategic direction and the day-to-day leadership of all information systems at the Savannah River Site. (Primezone Releases)

    A symbol of progress: Hoop dreams in Mali  Aug 11, 2008
    ga-Ba, 30, a forward who played at Old Dominion University in Virginia and is an iconic female sports figure in Mali, a predominantly Muslim country where women are subject to traditional subservience, genital mutilation, inequitable access to education and household violence. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Germanna's new VP comes from a working background in Guyana, with an emphasis on education  Aug 6, 2008
    " She earned a master's degree from New York University. Now, she has a Ph.D. in urban services and higher education leadership from Old Dominion University. A SCHOOLMASTER A schoolmaster in Guyana inspired an 8-year-old Woolford-Singh to become a teacher. When her mother denied her permission to join a class field trip to a sugar cane plant, the schoolmaster visited her home. Read more stories about Date published: 8/6/2008 What do you think? Enter your FredTalk username and password to post a... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Michelle Obama Make Campaign Stop In Norfolk  Aug 6, 2008
    The invitation-only event will be held at Old Dominion University. Among those attending will be Capt. Paul Bucha, a Vietnam War veteran and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. (WTKR.com, VA)

    Duke sworn in to short-staffed Fed  Aug 6, 2008
    Duke received her bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her M.B.A. from Old Dominion University. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Duke sworn in as new Federal Reserve governor  Aug 5, 2008
    Duke is a Virginia native and has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Old Dominion University. President Bush nominated Duke and another banker, Larry Klane, to vacant seats on the seven-member Fed board more than a year ago. (USA Today -- Money)

    Click here to read more.  Aug 1, 2008
    Brent Azzarelli and Ron Colbow, both NSWC scientists and engineers, and Steven Mattos, a retired Marine colonel and senior research scientist at Old Dominion University, developed the system. Colbow said the team, "guided Dragon Eye through design, production, fielding--an opportunity not all engineers get to experience these days.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

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