Wednesday, September 4, 2013

...And We're Back!

School is back in session here at Western New England University. A special welcome to incoming freshman and transfer students who will comprise the class of 2017. Move-in day for freshman students was a success on Friday, August 23rd with the rest of the school moving in on Saturday, August 24th. Classes began on Monday, August 26th for all students this year, so we are off and running! Here is an update on some of the things that have been going on here at WNE recently:

-The renovation of Sleith Hall is still ongoing. Many offices and hallways have been renovated in time for the first day of classes but there is much more to be done! A separate two-story addition to the rear of the building is in progress with an anticipated completion time of early 2014.

-Convocation occurred on Friday, August 23rd with approximately 800 students making up the freshman class. These students represent 20 US states and 9 foreign countries.

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-The University recently received a $1 million donation from the Frances Cohen estate which was used to construct the new the Frances and Norman Cohen Trading Room and Financial Center. This facility gives students access to Morningstar Direct, which provides detailed and historical financial information about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and commodities. The Center, located in Churchill Hall, also provides real-time stock tickers. The donation provides as part of an investment course an opportunity for students to trade a $100,000 investment fund under the supervision of faculty and a business/alumni advisory board. Finally, the donation will be used towards additional merit scholarships for Juniors and Seniors in the College of Business.
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Drew

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