Jan. 7, 2008 -- Suffolk University to Open Third Residence Hall

What:   Suffolk University will officially open its newest residence hall at 10 West Street on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. 
Mayor Thomas Menino will speak at the opening ceremony beginning at 4 p.m., and a reception and tours of the building will take place immediately afterwards.

The residence hall will accommodate 274 undergraduates in suites and apartments.  Students will begin moving in on Sunday, January 13.  The mixed-use building in the Downtown Crossing area will feature an upscale coffee shop and a restaurant on the street level.

The residence hall occupies two adjacent buildings that at one time were being converted to condominiums.  Students will occupy suites and apartments on the upper floors of 10 West and 515 Washington streets. 

 The 10 West St. facility will be the University’s third residence hall.  Suffolk University began taking responsibility for housing students in1996 with the opening of the 150 Tremont St. residence hall, just around the corner from 10 West St.  With this addition, the onetime commuter school can now house more than 1,000 students, nearly 25 percent of its undergraduates.

When:  Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 4 p.m.

Where:  10 West Street, in the Downtown Crossing area

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Jan. 24, 2008 -- Suffolk University to Survey Florida GOP Presidential Primary; Results Projected for Release Early Morning Jan. 28

Continuing its cutting-edge survey work in the 2008 race for the White House, the Political Research Center at Boston’s Suffolk University will conduct a poll of Florida Republican voters’ presidential primary preferences. The poll findings will be released in the early-morning hours of Monday, Jan. 28 – the day before the Sunshine State vote. A study of Florida’s bellwether districts will be released along with the polling data will as an added predictor model.

Suffolk University’s New Hampshire statewide polls were widely recognized as being among the closest to call the New Hampshire Primaries on Jan. 8, with the final outcomes of both primaries within the statistical margin of error.  In addition, both New Hampshire bellwether towns – Kingston and Sandown – predicted a Clinton win in the Democratic Primary, while no other poll in the country had Clinton winning.

“Suffolk University will continue to build on its successes from the 2004, 2006 and current election cycles,” said David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center.  “The added dimension of the bellwethers gives us more tests to diagnose the body politic.”

News organizations and working journalists who wish to be added to the distribution, in real-time, of the poll’s highlights, marginals and cross-tabulation data, bellwether analysis and news release should email: mnorris@suffolk.edu or tferullo@suffolk.edu.

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March 3, 2008 -- The Honorable Stephen Breyer to Speak at Suffolk University

What: The Honorable Stephen Breyer, who has served as a US Supreme Court Justice since 1994 when he was appointed to the post by President Bill Clinton, will speak at Suffolk University on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the C. Walsh Theatre, 55 Temple Street, Boston.

Breyer will discuss his latest book, “Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution.”  Over the years, he has written numerous books concerning administrative law, economic regulation, and the Constitution.

Who: Breyer taught for many years as a professor at Harvard Law School and at the Kennedy School of Government.  He clerked for US Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg, and served as an attorney in the antitrust division of the US Justice Department.  He was also an assistant Watergate special prosecutor, and chief counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  In 1980, he was appointed to the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit by President Jimmy Carter, and became Chief Judge in 1990.

This event is sponsored by Suffolk University’s College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Visiting Scholars program.

When:  Tuesday, March 4, 2008
            3:30-4:30 pm

Where:  C. Walsh Theatre
             55 Temple Street, Boston

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April 7, 2008 -- Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Suffolk University Students to Participate in
Red Sox Parade of Nations on Opening Day

What: Suffolk University international students from Canada, China, India, Slovaki and Ukraine will participate in the “Boston Red Sox Parade of Nations” on Tuesday, April 8, Opening Day at Fenway Park.
The Suffolk students will be representing their countries in a pre-game parade celebration of the diversity of Red Sox Nation.  Suffolk will have the largest number of international students participating in the Parade of Nations.
As part of the pre-game ceremonies, Suffolk international students will march on the field and assemble just beneath the fabled Green Monster. The students will also get to stay for the game and see the defending World Series Champions take on the Detroit Tigers.

When:  Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 1:00 pm

Where:  Fenway Park

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April 18, 2008 -- Suffolk University Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Poll Results to Be Released Early April 21, Bellwethers April

Who:  David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, will be available for interviews and on-air analysis of the political climate as Pennsylvania heads to the polls. Paleologos and the Center have a track record of astute analysis made using a new election predictor module based on a number of statistical indices, including statewide polling and bellwether geographic areas, employed successfully with the New Hampshire Democratic Primary, the GOP Florida Primary, and the Democratic primaries in Ohio, California, Massachusetts and Tennessee.

What:  The Political Research Center at Boston’s Suffolk University will release results of a poll of likely Democratic voters in the April 22 Pennsylvania Primary on Monday, followed by an analysis of bellwether and statewide statistics on Tuesday.

When:  Primary poll available early Monday morning, April 21. Bellwether analysis: Tuesday, April 22

Where:  News organizations and working journalists who wish to be added to the distribution, in real-time, of the poll’s highlights, marginals and cross-tabulation data, bellwether analysis and news release should email: mnorris@suffolk.edu.

 

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April 18, 2008 -- Suffolk University to Host Workshop on National Security Cultures and Global Security Governance

What:  Suffolk University will host a workshop,  “National Security Cultures and Global Security Governance,” on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19, 2008 in the Sawyer Building, Room 429, 8 Ashburton Place, Boston.  This event will take place between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. on Friday, and  9 a.m. to1 p.m. on Saturday.
 
The workshop will examine the reasons for and implications of changes in national security cultures, and explore the extent and scope for international security governance in light of those changes.  It will deal with the barriers and opportunities posed by national security cultures to regional and global security governance with respect to the national understanding of the external environment, the preferred instruments of statecraft (coercive versus persuasive), the pattern of interaction (unilateral, bilateral or multilateral), and institutional choice.
  
The aim of the workshop is to provide a stock-taking of the common framework and to explore how the stipulated guidelines and empirical indicators apply to the 10 countries – Canada, China, France, Germany Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, the UK and the USA – and the EU.
 
When:  Friday, April 18, 2008, 9 a.m .– 5 p.m.
            Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:  Suffolk University
             Sawyer Building, Room 429
             8 Ashburton Place, Boston

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April 22, 2008 -- Suffolk University to Host Earth Day Extravaganza

What:  Suffolk University will host Earth Day 2008 Extravaganza, an environmental fair featuring representatives from on and off-campus groups, on Tuesday, April 22, from noon to 2 p.m.  This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Suffolk University Law School first floor function room, 120 Tremont Street, Boston.

There will be opportunities to learn about various environmental initiatives and volunteer opportunities.

Some of the companies in attendance include: Zipcar, Honest Tea, Sodexho and Follett.  There will also be a number of non-profit organizations participating such as Mass Bike and Mass Recycle.

In addition to free food and environmental giveaways, there will be a raffle for a pair of same-day tickets to the Red Sox-Los Angeles Angels game that evening at Fenway Park.  Proceeds will benefit Suffolk Sustainability initiatives.

For more information, please visit: www.suffolk.edu/earthday

When:  Tuesday, April 22, 2008, noon – 2 p.m.

Where:  Suffolk University Law School, first floor function room, 120 Tremont Street, Boston

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May 2, 2008 -- Suffolk University Indiana Presidential Primary Poll Results to Be Released Early May 5, Bellwethers May 6

Who:  David Paleologos, director of the Suffolk University Political Research Center, will be available for interviews and on-air analysis of the political climate as Indiana heads to the polls. SurveyUSA rated the Political Research Center’s Pennsylvania Democratic survey “most accurate” among the 10 polls in the field. Paleologos and the Center have a track record of astute analysis made using a new election predictor module based on a number of statistical indices, including statewide polling and bellwether geographic areas. This process was employed successfully with the GOP Florida Primary and the Democratic primaries in New Hampshire, Ohio, California, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.

What:  The Political Research Center at Boston’s Suffolk University will release results of a poll of likely Democratic voters in the May 6 Indiana Democratic Primary on Monday, followed by an analysis of bellwether and statewide statistics on Tuesday.

When:  Primary poll available early Monday morning, May 5. Bellwether analysis: Tuesday, May 6.

Where:  News organizations and working journalists who wish to be added to the distribution, in real-time, of the poll’s highlights, marginals and cross-tabulation data, bellwether analysis and news release should e-mail: mnorris@suffolk.edu.

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May 12, 2008 - - Bernstein and Wells to speak at Suffolk University Commencement Exercises: Eight Honorary Degrees to be Awarded on May 18

 

WHAT: Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist Carl Bernstein and H. Thomas Wells, Jr., president-elect of the American Bar Association, will be the speakers as Suffolk University awards eight honorary degrees at its commencement exercises on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Bank of America Pavilion, located at 290 Northern Avenue on Boston’s waterfront.

The Law School ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m., with Wells speaking, and Bernstein will address the College of Arts and Sciences and Sawyer Business School ceremonies at 2 p.m.

WHO: The following honorees will join Wells in receiving honorary degrees from Suffolk University Law School:  The Hon, Michael E. Capuano, representative, Eight Congressional District, honorary Doctor of Laws; The Hon. Richard G. Stearns, U.S. District judge, District of Massachusetts, honorary Doctor of Laws; and The Hon. Laura Taylor Swain, U.S. District judge, Southern District of New York, honorary Doctor of Laws.

The following honorees will join Bernstein in receiving honorary degrees from Suffolk University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Sawyer Business School:  Joseph P. Campanelli, president and CEO of Sovereign Bancorp, Inc., and Sovereign Bank, honorary Doctor of Commercial Science; Maxine Hong Kingston, award-winning author, honorary Doctor of Humane Letters; and  Vivian Pinn, director of the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health, honorary Doctor of Science.

David J. Sargent, President of Suffolk University, will preside over the commencement exercises.

WHERE:  Bank of America Pavilion
                    290 Northern Avenue, Boston

WHEN:    Law School Commencement: 9:30 a.m.
              Undergraduate Commencement: 2:00 p.m.

NOTE:   On Saturday, May 17, Suffolk University’s Graduate School ceremonies will take place.Joseph P. Campanelli will address  the Sawyer School of Business graduate students at 10 a.m., Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street. Maxine Hong Kingston will address the College of Arts and Sciences graduate students at 1 p.m., Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, 606 Congress Street.

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Nov. 18, 2008 -- Gov. Patrick to Introduce Nov. 19 Panel Discussion on BHI’s Eighth Annual State Competitiveness Report

BOSTON – Gov. Deval Patrick will introduce a program in which the Beacon Hill Institute will present its Eighth Annual Competitiveness Report. The presentation will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St. The report will show where Massachusetts ranks relative to the other 49 states in terms of its ability to attract business and maintain a high standard of living for its residents.

Jonathan Haughton, BHI Senior Economist and co-author of the report, will examine the commonwealth’s performance in the context of the current economic turmoil facing all 50 states.

Haughton will be followed by a panel featuring:

• Greg Bialecki, Massachusetts Undersecretary for Business Development
• John Regan, Vice President of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts
• Michael George, CEO of OATSystems, Inc.

The BHI competitiveness index is based on a set of 43 indicators divided into eight subindexes – government and fiscal policy, security, infrastructure, human resources, technology, business incubation, openness and environmental policy. The overall index is an average of the subindexes, each of which is itself an average of the indicators making up that subindex. The index ranges from “1” to “10,” with “10” indicating the highest score in a category and “1” indicating the worst, and is centered on “5.” The breadth of the BHI index distinguishes it from more narrowly focused measures of competitiveness that target just taxes, high tech or economic freedom.

BHI is an independent, nonpartisan economic research organization associated with the Suffolk University Department of Economics. For the past seven years, BHI has been a leader in the development of econometric models for the analysis of state tax policy changes, interstate economic competitiveness and community economic impact studies. The Institute also provides a state revenue forecast annually to the Massachusetts Joint Legislative Committee for Ways and Means and legislative leadership.

The entire State Competitiveness Report will be available at www.beaconhill.org on Wednesday, November 19 at 12:01 a.m.

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Nov. 19, 2008 -- Suffolk University to Celebrate Beginning of Modern Theatre Residence Hall Project

WHAT: Suffolk University will celebrate the beginning of its Modern Theatre residence hall construction effort at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at the building site, 523-525 Washington St., in Downtown Crossing, Boston.

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino will be the guest speaker as the University marks the beginning of a project that will bring a new theater to Downtown Crossing and create additional student housing.

Suffolk University will also celebrate recognition of its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Gold Designation for the 10 West Street Residence Hall and other green initiatives.

In addition to 197 beds in suite-style housing, the building will feature a 184-seat theater. The lobby space in front of the theater will double as a gallery.

Architects worked with the University to design a building that will meet students’ needs, be environmentally sustainable and preserve the historic landmark.

WHERE: Modern Theatre Site, 523-525 Washington Street, Downtown Crossing, Boston

WHEN:  Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm

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Dec. 23, 2008 -- Celebrate First Night 2009 with Suffolk University: Welcome in New Year with Sculpture Display and Video Light Show

What:  In the spirit of the holiday season, Suffolk University invites everyone to join in the fun as it celebrates First Night 2009 and unveils a new and spirited ice sculpture display and video light show on Monday, Dec. 31, 2008 from 3-5 p.m. in front of Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston.

This year, revelers will view a frosty version of Suffolk University’s new iconic logo. The University is encouraging people of all ages to participate in this feel-good New Year’s Eve gathering.  The ice sculpture, made with more than 72 blocks of ice, is the largest one ever created by Suffolk University (14 feet high, 12 feet wide and 6 feet deep).  The video light show is certain to open the eyes and capture the hearts of everyone in attendance.

This entertaining event on December 31 is the perfect way to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another.  People will have the opportunity to view the ice sculpture and reflect on the last 12 months, while looking forward to the New Year with great joy and promise.

Hot beverages will be served.

When:   Tues., Dec. 30, 2008, 4 p.m. (early viewing for media)
             Wed., Dec.31, 2008, 3 - 5 p.m.

Where:  In front of Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston

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