HSHP dean search continues

The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance continued its search for a new dean yesterday afternoon when James Graves, the second of four finalists, presented to the Ithaca College community in Klingenstein Lounge.

The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance continued its search for a new dean yesterday afternoon when James Graves, the second of four finalists, presented to the Ithaca College community in Klingenstein Lounge.

The search for the new dean of Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance officially began Thursday afternoon with a presentation by Dr. Ming Li, the first of three finalists, in Klingenstein Lounge.

For Ithaca College faculty, this spring is the final semester to use Blackboard as a course’s online learning management system, but some professors have yet to make the switch to Sakai, the college’s new, permanent LMS.

Dan Heffner ‘78, best known for his work as an executive producer in the Saw film franchise, will return to Ithaca College next week as a Park Alumni Professional in Residence.

Blind Pilot began as a five person folk-rock outfit in Oregon, but since starting their career, their critically acclaimed folk sound has led them on tours throughout the Northwest on bicycles and to the top of iTunes charts. The band has performed on CBS’ “The Late Show with David Letterman.” On Feb. 11, their converted school bus that doubles as a tour van will stop at The Haunt in Ithaca.

City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick emphasized service and collectivism in his keynote address on “A New Definition of Greatness” Wednesday night in the Dillingham Center.

In an age where many concert tours are cancelled due to poor ticket sales, indie-dance band Rubblebucket has used the live performance setting to its advantage. Since the release of its debut album in 2008, the band has been touring frequently and earned the Boston Music Award for “Best Live Act” in 2009. Tonight, they will perform at Castaways. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the 10 p.m. show, and tickets will be available at the door for $15 each.