Teletechnet Building

On the ODU campus stands a building where most students participate in class although they have never physically been there or even seen the buliding. This is possible because of classes via the internet and satellite. These are called distance learning courses which are located in the Gornto Teletechnet Center. They allow students from all over the United States to participate in class through the internet stream or sattelite. Old Dominion University serves 4,000 students at 50 sites in Virginia, Arizona, Washington and Georgia, as well as Internet students and videostreamers from a variety of locations, and Navy personnel taking classes while deployed around the world (http://dl.odu.edu/locations/index.shtml).





ODU students who sign up for the course are in a room with numerous televisions surrounding them, available for all other students to see and the professor teaches in the same mannor. The innovative portion of the class is when students from all over the United States can actively participate and communicate with those in class by verbally voicing their comments and concerns through a microhone that sends the comments to the classroom. I have taken a great communications class called Persuasion with Dr. Joy Francis in the teletchnet building. I was very uneasy and the experience was weird at first, but later I began to realize how privileged and awsome the experience was. Communication and technologies are everchanging and ODU uses its knowledge and resources to stay in the forefront of the technological movement, and Gornto Teletechnet Building is an example of that. ODU is applauded for their dedication and motivation to stay moving forward with technology.

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Woman's History Month Events; Old Dominion University and the ywca of South Hampton Roads

Women's History Month!!!!For Women's History Month the Women's Center at Old Dominion University has a lot of event that are open for students to attend.

March: Women's History Month
March: Monday through Friday - 8:00AM-5:00PM: The Glamour of Going green Clothing Drive
03.06.09 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM: Healthy Relationship Seminar - River Room, Webb Center
03.17.09 - 12:30-1:30pm: Green Walk for Women - Campus Information Desk, Webb Center.
03.17.09 - 7:30pm: Ain't I a woman! - Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine & performing Arts Building.
03.19.09 - 12:30-1:30pm: Women's History Month Poetry - Isle of Wight Room, Webb Center.
03.25.09 - 12:00-1:00pm: Green Alternatives for Women - Cape Charles Room, Webb Center.
03.26.09 - 11:00-2:00pm: Feminist Activist Fair - North Mall, Webb Center.
03.26.09 - 6:00pm: The Glamour of Going Green Fashion Show - North Cafeteria, Webb Center.
03.30.09 - 7:00pm: LUNAFEST – Mills Godwin Building, Room 102
04.16.09 - 7:00PM: Breaking out of the Man Box - North Cafeteria, Webb Center.
04.09: Sexual Assault Awarness Week - Check back soon for event details.








The women's center has also partnered up with one of the local non-profit organizations the ywca of South Hampton Roads. This non-profit organization that works to eliminate domestic violence. The ywca has five core programs that include, women in crisis, women in recovery, women in transition, sexual assault support system, and child care center. Together the ywca and ODU Women's Center are asking students to donate their old unused cellular phones to a cause that will help those in bad situations who need a cellular phone in the case of an emergency.









To contact the ywca call (757)625-4248 or ywca of South Hampton Roads.

"Im Looking for an OBAMA"

What do you get when T.R.U.S.T. partners up with the men of 3D? Just in time for Valentines Day the Old Dominion University campus organization T.R.U.S.T and the 3D members discuss relationships and dating. What are you looking for? College students face many different tasks and decisions every day. Relationships, friendships, and bonds are created aside from school work and many times there is no one to define how to manage all of these tasks. In relationships there are issues of physical, mental, and emotional abuse and it is very prominent among college students. Being away from home gives a new found "freedom" that can be used to grow; however, without family and loved ones around it can be difficult to shield students from bad decisions.

According to www.itsabuse.com 32%of college students have reported abuse by a former partner and 21% reported dating violence by a current partner. That is only the students who actually stand up and report the abuse, there are many students who are afraid to report abuse in relationships; therefore, a great number of students may not be counted for.


T.R.U.S.T. and the men of 3D are determined to bring issues of abuse and difficult relationships to the forefront and also give students tools to what a "healthy relationship" entails. Using President Obama and First lady Michelle Obama's public marriage, they posed several questions to the audience and probed for answers on thoughts and experiences! It was a POWERFUL discussion that led to many observations and action to eliminate uncertainties in bad relationships. These organizations are providing outlets by increasing awareness of relationship abuse and reaching out to make the campus better.

Most colleges have centers and organizations that help students with abusive relationships. If there is no where on campus to report the abuse or receive counseling there are numerous community organizations and non profits who are experts on the subject. Old Dominion University's Student Affairs Office of Counseling Services offer free help and counseling to those ODU students dealing with difficult relationships . Community organizations like ywca of South Hampton Roads has several avenues of contact beginning with the website, and 24/7 Domestic Violence Helpline (757)625-5570.

The T.R.U.S.T organization and the men of 3D are essential to Old Dominion University campus by providing programs like "Im looking for an OBAMA" to help students discuss and evaluate issues and life experiences of college students. The event was extremely beneficial and successful. Campus organizations are doing a great job working together with the community to eradicate issues like relationship violence. Remember.....NO ONE DESERVES TO BE A VICTIM OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE!

Campus Activites "Hear it from them"

I think that college has had a big influence on me in reference to my growth as a person. There are many students who come to college in search of finding a career and in turn, not only choose a career but also find themselves. College students can do a lot to learn more about themselves like, meet new people, being self sufficient and even joining an organization. On-campus activities and organizations can say a lot about a person's interest. I believe it can almost help a person define who they are. To get more opinions on this topic I interviewed three different people: Chanel- a senior with a job and focused on her career path to become a physical therapist, Kristen-a junior destined to be an actress and a Iota Sweetheart, and Shauna- a communications major, senior, and dedicated to on-campus activities.

When all three were asked what they felt about a college student blogging about how being active in college can broaden horizons, they felt it was a n enlightening topic that would be interesting to potential college students. All students are in some type of on-campus activities so they could relate and speak about the benefits. Chanel is on a softball team at ODU and she mentioned that she enjoys meeting new people and she has learned how to make a team function better with communication and cooperation. Kristen focused on the personal benefits of learning to be helpful and learning a lot about how strong she is. Kristen believes campus activities has taught her dedication. Shauna benefits from it because she has learned and important lesson of time management, which is also personally beneficial to her in the future.

When the three interviewees were asked if they have had any bad experiences with on-campus organizations they all answered yes. There was not much detail; however, they all mentioned that it mostly occurs when one is learning how to deal with others (members, admins, etc.) in or affiliated with the organization. Chanel did mention that if the difficult times are constant and out weight the good times then it may cause and organization to weaken and not fulfill its full potential.

There will have to be much more research done on this topic and I believe that the head of student activities can help give more information on the types of activities and their functions. All in all, there are still more things to learn once arriving at college and organizations are great networking, social builders, and fun.

Response to "Facebook marks Tow's passing

Facebook marks Yow's passing - Jan 26, 2009 11:51:02
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Just hours after North Carolina State Coach Kay Yow succumbed to breast cancer, North Carolina Holly Springs High School senior Meaghan Lorraine Whitlock created the In Memory of Kay Yow group on Facebook.

I enjoyed reading this article. I believe this is a creative way to get college students involved because many college students use facebook and are interested in issues like cancer. This blog is interesting to me because it is using a different form of technology to send a messge for support and awareness, and that is my goal and focus in this class for the semester. My topics are community and college awareness; therefore, I am realizing that it does not heave to be conducted by an on-campus organization, it can simply be from one person with vision or idea to do something good. I am new to blogging, so this was a very intersting blog and it opened my eyes to the possibilites of blogging.