FEATURED ARTICLES
Brgoch Wins 2020 Junior Faculty Award
Jakoah Brgoch, associate professor of chemistry, is the recipient of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 2020 Junior Faculty Award for Excellence in Research. He and his research group develop functional inorganic materials. They synthesize new compounds for application, whether that is for energy-efficient LED-based lighting or for super-hard materials used in saw blades or drill bits.
Bauer Researcher Examines Effectiveness of Promotional Incentives
Research by Nina Huang, associate professor and Bauer Fellow in the Department of Decision & Information Sciences, is among the first to provide answers to the effectiveness of online promotional incentives. Her conclusive results point up the importance of shareability and a sense of exclusivity, and are already being utilized by a leading online dealmaker similar to Groupon.
Campus Recreation Opens Safely with Limited Hours, Reduced Capacity
Working out at the Campus Recreation Center looks different now due to changes in occupancy, cashless transitions and other safety precautions. Staff members prepared a reopening plan that adheres to state rules, the Centers for Disease Control recommendations, and additional instructions from organizations like the American Red Cross, USA Swimming, Climbing Wall Association, and others.
FEATURED EVENT
Fall 2020 Visiting Speaker Series: Aruna D'Souza
Thursday, Sept. 17
Aruna D'Souza kicks off the School of Art’s Fall 2020 Visiting Speaker Series at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17. D'Souza is a curator and arts critic who writes about modern and contemporary art; intersectional feminisms and other forms of politics. This fall, the series will be broadcast via Zoom, YouTube Live and Facebook Live. All lectures are free and open to the public.