On the Move, February 2010

Dr. Arden L. Bement Jr., CO A ’54, has been named as the director of Purdue University’s new Global Policy Research Institute.

Dr. Bement has been serving as the director of the National Science Foundation since President George W. Bush appointed him in 2004.

He will start as director of the new Institute, June 1, 2010. Read press release

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Tau Beta Pi and Teach for America are in the process of exploring a partnership in conjunction with the Tau Beta Pi MindSET Program. The following is a message from Teach for America:

Educational inequity limits the life prospects of millions of children. TEACH FOR Being Part of the Solution.

As a Tau Beta Pi leader, you could have an incredible opportunity to change the academic and life trajectory of students across the country. By joining Teach For America, you can use your engineering expertise to make a significant difference in the lives of children growing up in low-income communities. You can help expand and diversify the pipeline of future engineers by providing more students with the skills they need to be successful.

Final Application Deadline: Friday, February 19th, 2010

Full salary and health benefits. Seeking all academic majors. No education courses or experience required.

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Norwalk Hospital (CT) has announced the appointment of Dr. James M. McClane, NC G ’91, as Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

In addition to his work as a surgeon, Dr. McClane “has been a frequent speaker at the United Ostomy Foundation, Norwalk Hospital health programs, and as a fund raiser for autism research.” Read full press release

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