A celebration of the life and legacy of George Boole was the theme of the gala dinner for alumni and friends of University College, Cork, which took place at the Princeton Club in New York in November.
Boole, UCC’s first professor of mathematics turns 200 on November 2, 2015, and UCC will celebrate this bicentenary year with a program of events that will shine a global … [Read more...] about UCC Celebrates Legacy of
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NUI Galway Dinner
Supports Drama
The eighth annual National University Ireland, Galway Gala Dinner took place in November at the Metropolitan Club in New York. Garry Hynes, Tony Award winner and founder of the Druid Theatre in Galway city, was this year’s honoree. Proceeds from the gala benefited the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance at NUI Galway.
Attendees at the event included Cathal Goan, former … [Read more...] about NUI Galway Dinner
Supports Drama
“Meet in Ireland”
Initiative Announced
Failte Ireland have launched a new campaign called “Meet in Ireland,” to support corporate tourism. One of these initiatives is the Conference Ambassador Program, which rewards people who bring their corporate meeting to Ireland.
According to Paul Mockler, Corporate and Incentive Manager at Failte Ireland, the role of the ambassador is very important.
“Approximately 75 … [Read more...] about “Meet in Ireland”
Initiative Announced
Patrick Healy to Retire
Patrick J. Healy, Quinnipiac University’s senior vice president for finance, is retiring effective June 30, 2015. His 43-year career cannot be fully captured, but there are several areas that deserve highlighting. First, under Pat’s leadership the university maintained a balanced budget during his entire tenure. He planned for and oversaw the construction and financing of … [Read more...] about Patrick Healy to Retire
The Irish Legal 100
From the era of the Brehon laws, the Irish have been famous worldwide for their commitment to principles and justice for all. Thus the Irish Voice 7th Annual Irish Legal 100 was celebrated at the home of Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Anne Anderson in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 30. Pictured is Ambassador Anderson and Bill O’Connor of Thompson Knight. … [Read more...] about The Irish Legal 100