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Neil Kosh of Tyler dies at 84
published Sept. 20, 2010 by the Temple News The former professor and department chair passed away Aug. 25. Neil Kosh, an 84-year-old former art and art education professor and department chairman for the Tyler School of Art for 55 years, passed away of lung cancer Aug. 25. read more…
Obesity center studies low-carb diets
Published Sept. 6, 2010 by the Temple News The Center for Obesity Research recently led a thorough study of the effects of low-carb versus low-fat diets. The Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple recently led the longest study conducted in the United States on a low-carbohydrate diet, while comparing its long-term effectiveness with … Read more
For the kids
Published, Daily Local News: July 12, 2010 Diana Neatrour started a small child care service 24 years ago in her basement in Warwick. Today, the business has grown into a state-licensed franchise for early childhood education in Chester County. Neatrour was recently recognized by the Childhood Education Coalition of Chester County, or CECCC, as the recipient of the … Read more
Doctor Brenda reads
Published, Daily Local News: June 10, 2010 When Dottie Cullen first started working at the Brandywine Hall nursing home in East Bradford as its recreation director, she admitted she had made a mistake that she “suffered greatly from.” Cullen forgot to assist a resident woman to the weekly Reading with Brenda program led by volunteer Brenda Gaydosh, a West … Read more
Cuts loom for state-related schools
The $29 billion state budget proposed by Gov. Ed Rendell, which does not provide any change in allotted funds for state-related universities for the third consecutive year, is expected to go to vote in the House this week.
Softball hopes to reach A-10 playoffs this year
Published by The Temple News on Feb. 16, 2010 After missing the Atlantic Ten Conference Tournament by one game last year, the softball team and second-year coach Joe DiPietro have one goal in mind this season. “We’re gonna win A-10’s this year,” said Danielle Fagan, a senior shortstop and one of three captains on the … Read more
Late education professor leaves a long legacy
Published by The Temple News on Feb. 09, 2010 Dr. Glenn Snelbecker, 78, a professor who taught graduate students in educational psychology and served 43 years in the College of Education at Temple, died suddenly Jan. 24, leaving behind a community of students and colleagues who loved him. “He was certainly passionate, committed and dedicated. … Read more
Comitta becomes borough’s 1st female mayor
Published on The Daily Local News; Jan. 5, 2010 WEST CHESTER — Public officials, community members and relatives attended Monday’s ceremony installing Carolyn Comitta as the borough’s 58th mayor. Magisterial District Judge Gwenn S. Knapp administered the oath to Comitta, as she swore to perform the duties of office. Comitta is the borough’s first Democratic … Read more
WCU graduate creates his own cyber job
Published by The Daily Local News; Dec. 28, 2009 Published by The Phoenix; Jan. 2, 2010 WEST CHESTER — John deGlavina, a 2006 West Chester University graduate, began an interactive Web site for cell phone users during his freshman year and today the site receives about a million unique visitors a month, according to Google … Read more
A Local Potter’s Fascination with Arizonan Clay
Published on opednews.com; Nov. 5, 2009 She spends four hours a day on her pots and bowls in a small rural community, while a Native American style discovered on the other side of the country inspires her creative drive to construct art with vibrant colors and patterns. Abigail Kurecian is a potter and painter who … Read more
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