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CBU News Center: Latest Headlines

CAMPUS NEWS
Battle of Brains at CBU Trivia Night
CBU will hold Alumni Trivia Night on Friday, July 17 in Alfonso Dining Hall. Brother Ignatius Brown, CBU’s resident quiz master, will emcee. Doors open at 7 p.m. competition will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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CBU Selected Yellow Ribbon University
CBU can now offer qualified veterans full-tuition benefits under the U.S. Department of Veterans Yellow Ribbon Program. 
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NIH Awards over $1 Million to CBU
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded CBU's Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) $242,208 per year for five years to continue its training of undergraduate and graduate students in basic science, qualitative and clinical research. 
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Alpha Chi Honors CBU Graduate
Amanda Pitt, CBU ’09 graduate, was one of 28 student members of Alpha Chi, the national college honor society, to receive prizes at the group’s national convention in Indianapolis April 2-4.
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Kimmi Hayden to Lead Lady Bucs
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BU Athletics Director Joe Nadicksbernd announced the appointment of Kimmi Hayden as the Lady Bucs' new head softball coach. More>>>
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CBU Wins Gold and Silver Tennessee College PR Awards
The Communications & Marketing department at CBU won three advertising and marketing awards -- one gold and two silver -- at the 2009 Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) Spring Conference held May 14. More>>>
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CBU Alpha Xi Deltas' "Jail 'N Bail" for Autism
The Theta Pi chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at Christian Brothers University (CBU) raised over $1,300 for Autism Speaks through their first annual "Jail ‘N Bail" fundraiser on April 23. The proceeds from this event will go toward autism research and awareness. More>>>
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Dr. Ann Marie Wranovix, CBU 2009 Distinguished Lasallian Educator
Dr. Ann Marie Wranovix, professor of English, was honored with the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award at the CBU Annual Faculty/Staff Recognition Reception on April 30. More>>>
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CBU Greeks Grant Dreams for Charity
Tau Kappa Epsilon and Alpha Xi Delta, two Greek organizations at CBU, hosted the 2009 Annual Nite of Life finale event to support the Dream Factory of Memphis, a non-profit organization that helps make the dreams of critically ill children come true. More>>>
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CBU Appoints Crone Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance Coordinator
CBU Athletics Director Joe Nadicksbernd has appointed Donna Crone to the newly-created position of Assistant Athletics Director / Compliance Coordinator effective June 1. More>>>


ARTS & EVENTS
Spring 2009 Concert Series Promises to Enchant Listeners
CBU announces its 2009 Spring Concert Series with Tommy Gaines, Assistant Professor of Music, conducting concerts that include his students, the CB Singers and piano students of Dr. Sharon Momany.
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