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Dean Marske will step down at end of year

Coworkers applaud his accomplishments; he looks forward to aiding in cyber security

Dean Marske will step down at end of year

During a faculty meeting last week, Dr. Charles Marske, dean of the college of liberal arts and education, announced to those in attendance that he would be stepping down and joining the criminal justice department to work with the Center for Security and Intelligence Studies effective the 2010-11 fall semester. (0) comments

A 19-year-old sophomore was caught off guard Friday night by a stranger who attempted to steal her backpack. Initially, she thought he was a friend playing a joke. The victim was leaving the Student Union lab on her way back to her dorm in East Quad around 10:45 p. (0) comments

UDM students are feeling the impact of the poor economy. Many are struggling to find jobs, contemplating whether to stay in school, worrying about their parents' employment and trying to cut costs to save money. "I definitely have become more aware of what I buy and how much I go out," said Anthony Bernard, 22, a senior architecture major. (0) comments

New programs focus on national security

On the second floor of Briggs Building, it is hard to ignore the construction that has been taking place - or the large, black letters that proclaim, "Center for Cyber Security and Intelligence Studies." But the changes go much deeper than appearance. "I've never been more excited," said Dr. (0) comments

One college may be losing its dean, but another - the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing - has found the person to lead it. Dr. Christine M. Pacini started Monday. But she's no stranger to the campus. "She knows this place well," said Pamela Zarkowski, vice president of academic affairs. (0) comments

The Senior Class Gift Campaign will kick off on Thursday, Feb. 11. Food and drinks will be served and raffle prizes awarded, 5:30-7 p.m., before the Titan men's basketball game in the Ed Brooks Room in Calihan Hall. Undergraduate seniors are welcome to attend to learn more as the student committee unveils its plans for the class gift. (0) comments

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