Hello everyone,

I am compiling a list of "What's New?" for this academic year to use in various media outlets, and would like suggestions from you. Please send a few sentences at your earliest convenience.
I'm looking for stories or examples beyond the new courses, programs, and research (but you can include them if you like). I already have new faculty as well.

Suggestions and examples might be something like a new piece of equipment or lab arrangement (CEIE), a newly configured space (Oscar and Colin), new student clubs or organizations (Sharon) , new scholarships (Jennifer/Linda).

SOME ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

Is the item something unusual?
Is it a new or fresh approach to meeting a need?
Is it something that has never been done before?
Does the item involve something that will instigate a change that will have an impact on a large group of people or the community?
Does it tie in with a trend or identify a trend that affects a large group of people?
Is it information that can help people make an important decision or avoid a serious mistake?
Does the suggestion have an impact on a particular community or industry? Does it tie in with current items in the news?

Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks for considering this request!

Martha

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Martha Bushong
Director of Communications
Volgenau School of Engineering
Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 2202
MS# 5C8
Fairfax, VA  22030
phone: 703-993-5595