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The Comenian

The student news site of Moravian University

The Comenian

The student news site of Moravian University

The Comenian

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Joanne McKeown

Luana Rebello, Reporter November 23, 2021

Dr. Joanne McKeown is a professor of French and Department Chair for the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Moravian University. She earned her B.A. at Niagara University and her Ph.D. at...

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Club Spotlight: Spectrum

Matteo Montero, Guest Reporter November 23, 2021

What is your club about? Spectrum is a club here on campus that promotes inclusivity and recognizes diversity in all its beautiful forms. Our main objective is to promote inclusion and acceptance...

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Sharks, Sunbathing, and Science: My REU Experience

James Mecca, Guest Reporter November 11, 2021

Research science is the fundamental aspect of all science.  When one hears the term “science,” especially someone with an outside perspective, it is often what they think of, the drive to pursue...

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Club Spotlight: Video Game Club

Video Game Club November 11, 2021

What is your club about?  The club is about playing video games and having a good time!   When was your club established? Sometime before 2014, but we haven’t been able to figure out...

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Josh Lord

Anthony DiSipio, Reporter November 11, 2021

Josh Lord is an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Moravian University. He earned his B.A. in biology at Colby College, his M.S. in marine biology at the University of Oregon,...

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Club Spotlight: The Comenian

Staff October 27, 2021

What is your club about?  The Comenian is the independent, student-run newspaper of Moravian University. We report on all manner of things pertaining to MU.   When was your club established? The...

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Godfred Fianu

Luana Rebello, Reporter October 27, 2021

Dr. Godfred Fianu is a laboratory coordinator and  instructor in the chemistry department at Moravian University. He earned his B.S. in chemistry and math from Principia College (Elsah, IL) and his Ph.D....

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The Class that Made a Difference: Creative Nonfiction (Prof. Mark Harris)

Michelle Whelan, Alumna October 14, 2021

Michelle Whelan graduated from Moravian College in 2018. She majored in pre-music therapy and minored in English. Michelle lives in Monmouth County, New Jersey, where she works as an assistant director...

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Professor Spotlight: Dr. Dana Dunn

Natalia Hanson-Richart, Reporter October 14, 2021

Dana S. Dunn is a professor of psychology at Moravian University. He earned his Ph.D. in experimental social psychology from the University of Virginia and his B.A. in psychology from Carnegie Mellon University....

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SOARing into the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Grass Shrimp

Anthony DiSipio, Guest Reporter October 14, 2021

My name is Anthony DiSipio, a junior at Moravian University. I'm majoring in environmental science and minoring in biology.  I never would have thought of doing a SOAR project if I hadn't attended...

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The Class that Made a Difference: Modern British Poetry (Dr. Bob Burcaw)

Carol Henn, Alumna September 30, 2021

Carol Henn graduated from Moravian College in 1968. She majored in political science and minored in English. In 2012, Henn retired as CEO of The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation in Allentown. Her book,...

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Summer Research Experience: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Samuel Does, Guest Reporter September 30, 2021

When starting my college journey in 2019, I knew I wanted an internship to be part of it; the work experience would be invaluable after graduation and it offered a chance to earn credits that would help...

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