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Tag: Family and Consumer Sciences
FCS alums, sisters partner in IANNECI jewelry
Jennifer ’05 and Kimberly ’05 Gennace, graduates from CAST’s apparel, merchandising, and design program, have always had an eye for jewelry and design.
Extreme makeover: Department shifts from home ec to high-tech
The professional and academic focus in Family and Consumer Sciences has shifted gradually, coinciding with the transition of women to the workplace and keeping pace with technology.
Get fresh produce on campus with Fresh FAVs!
Forget the grocery store. Fresh FAVs is a program that brings fruits and vegetables right to campus. Open to students, faculty, staff, and retirees, Fresh FAVs is a program that offers low-cost, high-quality produce once a week for eight weeks.
Dealing with helicopter parents
A shift in culture means more parents are taking an active – sometimes very active – role in their children’s lives. University Professor Ani Yazedjian offers some advice to University personnel when it comes to dealing with “helicopter parents” – educate before you react.
