2008 Woodie Awards
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Hagerty announces departure
On Tuesday, September 16 members of the Franklin Pierce community received a message in their inboxes from President Dr. George Hagerty that he would be resigning at the end of the year.
There will be a search committee to find Hagerty's successor. "There is always an excitement when there is a search for a new leader, said Hagerty.…
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Franklin Pierce University To Host On-Campus Voter Registration Drive This Week
MANCHESTER, NH - With less than one month until election day, on-campus voter registration drives will be taking place this week on college and university campuses across the state of New Hampshire including Franklin Pierce University. The Obama-Biden Campaign for Change is encouraging all students to register to vote at on-campus voter registrations drives.…
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"One, Two, Three-and-Four. Perform!" In mid-February, members of the Visual and Performing Arts will be demonstrating their talent in the Franklin Pierce Warehouse. All members of the FPU community are invited to watch, but what can we expect from this particular performance? How will it be different from last year's, or the year before that?
"It's too early to tell what will be different this year," said dance instructor Sally Bomber.
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Alternative Spring Break will support Hurricane Ike relief in TexasThe 2009 Alternative Spring Break will take place on the Texas Gulf Coast to aid in Hurricane Ike relief.
Assistant Dean of Student Involvement, Scott Ansevin-Allen, and Director of Judicial Affairs, William Sweet, along with student trip leaders seniors Amanda Girard, Allie Reck, and Jacki Alessio are planning their trip through Community Collaborations International, a nonprofit organization that places volunteers to destinations throughout the country who are in need of disaster relief.
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Humane society makes a comebackAfter a ten year hiatus due to disappointment among student volunteers, the Monadnock Humane Society is back at Franklin Pierce and has a whole new approach to their volunteer program.
According to Stephanie Manning, a Franklin Pierce student volunteer, many students were disappointed with lack of interaction with the animals.
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Success rings true for men's soccer teamThe 2007 Franklin Pierce men's soccer national champions were honored on Saturday September 20, for their accomplishments last season.
The ring ceremony presented at Pierce, recognized the coaches, athletes and trainer who made history, becoming the first men's soccer team in program history to win a national title.
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SIFE becomes a growing enterpriseOver 30 students have joined SIFE, as this year's team has already planned new projects in hopes of defending their Regional Championship.
SIFE, which stands for Students in Free Enterprise, is a business group on campus who participate in projects that have a positive impact on society.
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Study Abroad in JanuaryFranklin Pierce students have the opportunity to travel abroad over winter break.
A group of 15 students will be traveling to Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic from January 5 to the 15. The cost is approximately $2,500, and includes transportation provided by Franklin Pierce University to and from the airport, airfare, luggage costs, accommodations, and tourist excursions.
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Tough times: Is there a solution?You may be asking yourself, What is wrong with America? The job market has plummeted and our economy is collapsing. Gas is almost $4.00 per gallon. Our country is at war. Hurricanes are destroying our major cities. People are in debt.
If you haven't heard, American International Group Inc.
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