The age you first got your period could have a big impact on your health

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Publication Date: 7/18/2017
ByLine: Business Insider
URL Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/age-of-your-first-period-could-impact-your-health-2017-7?r=US&IR=T&IR=T
Page Content: ​Features Aladdin Shadyab, PhD
News Type: National
News_Release_Date: July 21, 2017
NewsTags: Aging/Geriatrics; Pediatrics; Primary Care/Family Medicine; Women's Health

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Chao family fights cancer with $5 million gift to UC Irvine Health

UC Irvine Health News

Noted leukemia researchers to receive endowed chairs established by donation


June 26, 2017







Renowned leukemia specialist Richard Van Etten, MD, PhD, is director of the UC Irvine Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.



The UC Irvine Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center will honor renowned leukemia researchers Richard Van Etten, MD, PhD, and Susan MO’Brien, MD, with endowed chairs made possible by a $5-million gift from Chao family siblings Allen Chao, Agnes Kung, Phylis Hsia and Richard Chao and their spouses. The generous donation also provides for pioneering investigations into blood cancers and cancers with hereditary links.
"An endowed chair is among the highest academic honors a faculty member can receive," said Dr. Howard Federoff, vice chancellor of UC Irvine Health Affairs and CEO of UC Irvine Health. "In the medical arena, the endowment can have global impact by providing time and resources for clinical research and trials. We are indeed grateful to the Chao family for their gift enabling this recognition of two very talented physicians whose work could very well lead to major breakthroughs in cancer care."
Van Etten, director of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, will be awarded the Chao Family Endowed Director’s Chair in Cancer Research and Treatment. He is recognized internationally for groundbreaking research on chronic myeloid leukemia that spurred the development of drugs targeting an abnormal protein to treat this disease. Previously, a bone marrow transplant had been patients’ main recourse.

As the cancer center’s associate director for clinical science and medical director of the Sue & Ralph Stern Center for Cancer Clinical Trials & Research, O’Brien oversees and coordinates clinical cancer research across UC Irvine Health. She will be named to the Chao Family Endowed Chair for Cancer Clinical Science. One of the nation’s foremost leukemia experts, her extensive expertise in clinical cancer research includes leadership roles in clinical trials that ...

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Women's Golf Incoming Freshman Serena Chon Takes On U.S. Girls' Junior Championship

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Augusta, MO–Incoming UC Riverside Women's Golf freshman Serena Chon plays in the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship July 24-29 at Boone Valley Golf Club.Chon from nearby Murrieta, CA (Murrieta Valley HS), will tee it up for the Highlanders in the 2017-18 season."I'm excited about the future of UCR Women's Golf with Serena," said Head Women's Golf Coach Mary Ritchie. "She is the student-athlete in the history of the program to play in the U.S. Girls' Juniors."For more information on the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, including live scoring, click here.


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Trio of Gauchos Earn ITA Scholar Athlete Honors

Santa Barbara Athletics News


Jul 25, 2017





SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A trio of UC Santa Barbara women's tennis players earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar Athlete for the 2016-17 school year, the organization announced Tuesday.
Seniors Melissa Baker and Jaimee Gilbertson, and junior Natalie DaSilveira were each accorded the honor. All three players were key members of a Gaucho team that won its second consecutive Big West Conference women's tennis championship and advanced to the NCAA for the second straight year. Bakers, along with doubles partner Palina Dubavets, also advanced to the NCAA Doubles Championship.
"I'm proud of these outstanding Gaucho student-athletes," said head coach Simon Thibodeau. "We take great pride in our academics and Melissa, Jaimee and Natalie are very typical of that."








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Expanding Horizons

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UC Santa Barbara is among 29 universities nationwide selected to participate in a collective effort to gather and use data about the careers of Ph.D. students and alumni.Grants from the National Science Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will support data collection about Ph.D. careers in STEM and humanities fields. UCSB is part of the University of California Consortium spanning all 10 campuses in the system.
“I am delighted that the University of California was selected to take part in this national project to track the broad career outcomes of our doctoral alumni,” said Carol Genetti, dean of UCSB’s Graduate Division. “Being part of this initiative will allow us to compare our outcomes against national benchmarks, as well as to further hone our professional development offerings to ensure that they best suit the career aspirations of our doctoral students.”
Over the course of the multiyear project, universities will collect data from current Ph.D. students and alumni with surveys developed by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) in consultation with senior university leaders, funding agencies, disciplinary societies, researchers, doctoral students and alumni. The resulting data will allow universities to analyze Ph.D. career preferences and outcomes at the program level and help faculty and university leaders strengthen career services, professional development opportunities and mentoring in doctoral programs.
“The UC project will also include more in-depth work with humanities disciplines, as the UC Humanities Research Institute will lead a multicampus team of PhD researchers to conduct focus groups of humanities PHD alumni at work,” Genetti explained. “This will integrate well with a recent yearlong project led jointly by the UCSB Graduate Division and the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts, and funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. That project led to a divisionwide conversation on engagement of humanists with the broader public and ...

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Physicians’ well-being task force distributes two-question survey

Vanderbilt News



by Wayne Wood | Wednesday, Jul. 26, 2017, 9:09 AM






The Vanderbilt Task Force for Empowerment and Well-Being, a group formed earlier this year to investigate and implement ways to prevent burnout among physicians, will be using an online tool to gather information in the next few weeks to help it with its work.
An email containing a link to the tool was sent earlier this week to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) physicians. Using the tool consists of providing some demographic data and answering two questions. By combining some department/division and age groups together, the results will have no identifying information and no data are analyzed that have fewer than five people in a group.
The taskforce was appointed by Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO of VUMC and Dean of the School of Medicine, and C. Wright Pinson, MBA, M.D., Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer. The 15-member group is co-chaired by Reid Thompson, M.D., William F. Meacham Professor of Neurological Surgery, and Mary Yarbrough, M.D., MPH, associate professor of Clinical Medicine and executive director of Faculty and Staff Health and Wellness.
“We hope that physicians will be willing to take a little time and use this data-gathering tool to help us understand the challenges they face,” Yarbrough said.
“We define well-being as ‘a state characterized by physical and mental health, a sense of satisfaction, and empowerment to redefine our environment and create meaningful relationships with others,’” she said. “We know that strengthening well-being among individuals strengthens all of us, and Vanderbilt as an institution.”
Thompson noted that the perception is often that the sources of burnout are intensifying.
“It is recognized by Medical Center leadership that physicians are under increasingly undue stress, and there are many reasons for that — the shifting health care landscape, government involvement in health care, increasing rules and regulations ...

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High school students get peek at medical school life

Tufts Now All Stories

BOSTON (July 24, 2017)—Ready to learn about diabetes, asthma, halitosis, cancer disparities and more, 22 high school students from around Massachusetts have been at Tufts University School of Medicine for five weeks to take part in the Teachers and High School Students program, an annual summer program providing students interested in the health professions with educational experiences and guidance from faculty mentors.   The Teachers and High School Students (TAHSS) program, which began at Tufts in 1989, fosters the interest students in grades 10-12 have in careers in science, medicine and health. During the five-week program, the students are tutored by Tufts dental and medical school students in gross anatomy, physical diagnosis and aspects of general and specialty dentistry and nutrition, participate in team-building field trips across the Boston area and spend up to 25 hours working with a faculty member in a clinic or science lab on an independent research project, which they present to family, friends and faculty at the end of the program. Tufts admissions representatives also provide students with information on the college application process and financial aid.
“Many future scientists, technicians and physicians take biology in high school and want to learn more; TAHSS introduces students to the next couple of steps through mentoring and applied science,” said Joyce A. Sackey, M.D., dean for multicultural affairs and global health at Tufts University School of Medicine. “Programs like TAHSS help prepare students for what they might experience in academic, clinical and research settings, and help them to see the connection between the work we do and real life challenges facing their community.”
This year’s program runs June 28 – July 28. The students will present their research projects this Friday at a celebration on Tufts’ Boston Health Sciences campus.
Participating in the program this year are:
            Salina Amanuel – Roslindale, MA (Wayland High School)
            Nadim Barakat – North Attleboro, MA (Al-Noor Academy)
            Sarah Barnes – ...

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Don’t Panic! Explore Your Major

Events at UCF

Online Webinar
How often are you asked “What’s your major? What do you plan to do with that? What are you doing with your life?” Choosing an area of study can be a “major” source of stress. Learn about tools to help you find the answers to these questions!
Register in advance or join same day with this link: http://bit.ly/ExploreYourMajor

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EMAIL SCAM ALERT - Email addresses Updated

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To: Campus CommunityFrom: Lisa Bono, Information Technology ServicesJuly 25, 2017There is a widespread email scam that was sent to our campus accounts today, July 25. The message appears to be from Payroll Services, payroll@ucsc.edu, with the subject "Email addresses Updated." THIS IS A SCAM. Please do not click on any of the links or call the telephone number provided in the message. DELETE IT!If you received this message and did click on the link, please contact the ITS Support Center at http://itrequest.ucsc.edu, call 459-4357, or email help@ucsc.edu. Thank you.



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UW Daily – July 25, 2017

UW Daily

UW System / Top Stories
On Campus
COL: Alumni Spotlight from UW-Washington County, West Bend Daily News, July 25
COL: UW-Rock County Summer Band to Offer Free Concert, Beloit Daily News, July 24
COL: UWMC business administration students have access to UWSP’s accredited program in Wausau, Wausau Daily Herald, July 24
EXT: Navigating the CBE Frontier: The University of Wisconsin Flexible Option Case Study Website, Evolllution, July 24
GRB: UW-Green Bay ‘Snaps’ at Its Students, U.S. News and World Report, July 24
GRB: UWGB women’s basketball team earns #1 academic ranking, Journal Gazette, July 19
LAX: Drake names executive director for online education (UW-L alumna), Business Record, July 24
MAD: Alumni Park opens this fall, Madison Magazine, July 25
MAD: Big Ideas at UW-Madison, Channel 3000, July 20
MAD: UW police investigate campus sex assault report, week.com, July 24
MIL: UWM pain pill could mean less need for opioids, WTMJ-TV, July 21
MIL: UWM prof comments on standing desk fad, Milwaukee Magazine, July 22
MIL: Freshwater Sciences plan perch habitat assessment and genetic study, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 22
MIL: UWM economics prof talks about 2017 economic forecast, BizTimes, July 24
OSH: UW-Oshkosh: home away from home for EAA guests, Fox 11, July 24
PLT: UW-Platteville faculty raise more than $10,000 for music scholarships, Telegraph Herald, July 25
STO: UW-Stout Social science student helps unearth history at English castle, Wispolitics.com, July 21
STO: LAKES students to present research in Menomonie, Chetek, WisBusiness.com, July 19
SUP: UW-Superior to welcome Senator Bewley to campus July 31, howiehanson.com, July 24
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Fake news about statins is discouraging the use of these life-saving drugs, expert warns

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Celebrate the new academic year at Faculty and Staff Welcome, Aug. 25

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Save the date!Faculty and Staff WelcomeFriday, Aug. 25, 8:30–10:30 a.m.Wendy Williamson Auditorium
Join interim chancellor Sam Gingerich as we welcome a new academic year at UAA. Reconnect with colleagues, celebrate the successes and milestones of our UAA family and hear an update on the state of the university.


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Football. Three Spartans Named To Mountain West Preseason All-Conference Football Team

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San José State was picked for fifth place in West Division.



July 25, 2017
Las Vegas, Nev.----- San Jose State University linebacker Frank Ginda, cornerback Andre Chachere and punter Michael Carrizosa were named to the preseason All-Mountain West football team in a vote by media members.A junior from Los Banos, Ginda was the Spartans' leading tackler in 2016 with 99 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss. He shared the team lead with two forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. Ginda scored San Jose State's only defensive touchdown last season with a fumble return in the Hawaii game.Chachere, a senior from Fresno, was named to the 2017 Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch lists earlier in the month. A year ago, the first-team All-Mountain West pick finished fourth nationally with 18 passes defended on four pass interceptions and 14 pass brak-ups.A senior from Salinas, Calif., Carrizosa averaged 44.3 yards a punt in 2016 to earn honorable mention all-conference honors. He was 14th nationally in punting average. Carrizosa begins the 2017 season as San Jose State's career leader in yards per punt with his 43.3 average.San Jose State was one of five schools with three players on the 25-man all-conference team. San Diego State had the most with four. Nine of the 12 schools had players voted on to the team.The Mountain West also announced the media's preseason predictions on conference finish in football. The Spartans, who tied for third last season with a 3-5 conference record, was picked fifth in the West Division behind San Diego State, Hawaii, UNLV, and Nevada, and ahead of Fresno State. San Diego State was a unanimous choice to win the West Division and face Boise State in the conference's championship game on December 2.







Boise State received 21 of the 28 first-place votes as the preseason choice for the top team in the Mountain Division. Colorado State had six first-place votes ...

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KPR will host cool event for readers

KU News Headlines

LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio is hosting an ice cream social in Lawrence to show appreciation to the listening community for supporting the station.KPR will serve free Sylas and Maddy’s ice cream and Alchemy iced coffee while supplies last from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the east side of South Park. Retro lounge band BongoTini will provide live music starting at 5:30 p.m., and attendees can mingle with KPR hosts and other listeners. 

The first 150 KPR members will get their ice cream in a new KPR mug. Nonmembers don’t need to worry; KPR is encouraging everyone to bring their own mug to fill with ice cream, and plastic cups will also be available.

KPR is hosting the event with support from Sylas & Maddy’s Homemade Ice Cream, Alchemy Cold Brew Coffee, BongoTini and the city of Lawrence Parks and Recreation department.

KPR is licensed to the University of Kansas, broadcasts on 91.5 FM and 96.1 FM in Lawrence, 89.7 FM in Emporia, 91.3 FM in Olsburg-Junction City, 89.9 FM in Atchison, 90.3 FM in Chanute, and 99.5 FM and 97.9 FM in Manhattan. KPR can be heard online at http://kpr.ku.edu. KPR also operates KPR2, a news-talk programming stream, which can be heard on an HD receiver, on KPR’s website and on the 96.1 in Lawrence and 97.9 in Manhattan.


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School of Dental Medicine to Pilot "Digital Dentistry" Curriculum

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School of Dental Medicine to Pilot “Digital Dentistry” Curriculum





Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine will be one of five schools nationally during the 2017-18 academic year to pilot a Digital Dentistry Curriculum. Pictured with program leaders Dr. Ann Nasti and Dr. Mary Truhlar (Dean), in center, are faculty  and students involved in the program.  From left: students Michael Winter and Renee Glasser; Dr. Dan Colosi; Dr. Tanya Somohano Marquez; Dr. Robert Reiner; and students Alexis Lippe, Nicholas Montanaro, and Luke Shapiro.



Stony Brook, NY, July 25, 2017 – The Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine has been selected as one of five dental schools nationally to pilot a Digital Dentistry Curriculum developed by the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). Digital dentistry has been in practice for more than 15 years. However, this is the first time a curriculum has been developed nationally to train future dentists in a uniform way on the uses of digital dentistry in practice.




Dr. Ann Nasti demonstrates cone beam technology to image the oral cavity to student Renee Glasser, as Dr. Mary Trular, Dean of the School, looks on. Students will train on how to incorporate digital dentistry into examination procedures in simulation labs and patient operatories. 


The Digital Dentistry Curriculum will be incorporated into the school's training during the fall and spring semesters of the 2017-18 academic year. Full implementation will start with the Class of 2021 with enhancements to the Classes of 2020, 2019 and 2018 curriculum to incorporate training and clinical experience prior to graduation.
The resources and technology needed to integrate digital dentistry education into the Stony Brook curriculum include intraoral digital scanners, CAD (computer-aided design) /CAM (computer-aided manufacturing), milling machines, laboratory scanners, oral cancer screening devices, CBCT and caries detection devices. ACP selected Stony Brook to pilot the curriculum due to its leadership, class size, large patient base, electronic health record capacity and location.
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SBU Chair Of Orthopaedics Receives Top Honor By The Medical Society Of the State Of NY

Medical Center & Health Care

SBU Chair Of Orthopaedics Receives Top Honor By The Medical Society Of the State Of NY
Dr. Lawrence Hurst is 2010 Recipient of the Albion O. Bernstein, MD Award
STONY BROOK, N.Y., December 23, 2010 – Lawrence C. Hurst, M.D., Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at Stony Brook University Hospital, has received the 2010 Albion O. Bernstein, MD Award from the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY). The award is given to a physician or scientist who has made “the most widely beneficial discovery or developed the most useful method in medicine, surgery, or disease prevention” during a calendar year. He was presented with the award at the Society’s Council Meeting at the Marriott in Uniondale, N.Y., on December 9.
Dr. Hurst received the honor for his role in discovering and developing a new injectable form of the enzyme, collagenase, to treat Dupuytren’s contracture, a debilitating disease caused by progressive accumulation of collagen that deforms hands and fingers. Dr. Hurst discovered this treatment during a 15-year bench-to-bedside process with Stony Brook colleague Marie A. Badalamente, Ph.D., Professor of Orthopaedics. The new treatment passed Food and Drug Administration approval in 2010.
The award, which consists of a citation from the MSSNY and $2,000 prize, is one of the highest honors given by the Society to member physicians and scientists nationwide. It was established by the late Morris J. Bernstein in 1962 in memory of his son, a physician who died in an accident while on hospital call in 1940 in New York City. 
“Dr. Hurst played a major role in the groundbreaking research at Stony Brook that led to a new treatment that can improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide who are afflicted by Dupuytren’s contracture,” says Dorothy Lane, M.D., M.P.H., Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at ...

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Lone Star College help students take first step to a better life

Lone Star College System News

Published on: April 14, 2015 Not having a high school diploma can severely limit job and career opportunities. Lone Star College offers General Educational Development (GED®) test preparation courses and GED testing which, when passed, certify the person has high school level academic skills.
There are many reasons why a person might not have completed high school, said Nadia Nazarenko, LSC executive director, college preparation programs. Lone Star College believes everyone deserves a chance at a good job with good wages and were ready to help them earn that GED and put them on a path to a better life.
Students who learn more, earn more. According the National Center for Education Statistics, students with a high school diploma can earn more than $8,000 a year over someone who does not have a diploma. Earning a GED® certificate can lead to a better career, more job security and greater sense of pride, and its also a big step toward attending college.
Until Lone Star College, no one had ever really given me an opportunity to better myself, said David Rico, a former GED student who is currently taking classes at LSC. I spent six years at a job that barely made ends meet. Lone Star College has changed my life.
LSC will be hosting GED® graduation ceremonies in May for LSC students who have completed the program during 2014-15. All students that have successfully completed the GED test at LSC are encouraged to contact Marilyn K. Smith at Marilyn.K.Smith@lonestar.edu  or call 281-290-1822 to participate in the GED® graduation ceremonies at each Lone Star College campus.
People who do not complete high school face difficult challenges locating jobs with decent wages. Visit LoneStar.edu/GED to begin taking an important first step to a better life.
Currently, the computer based 2014 GED® Test is offered through Assessment Centers at LSC-CyFair, ...

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Mental Health Discussed at LSC-Kingwood

Lone Star College Kingwood News

Published on: April 17, 2015
Mental health is an issue that directly or indirectly affects people from all walks of life.
To draw attention to this important issue, Lone Star College-Kingwood hosted a mental health series month in April. Open to the community, faculty, staff, and students, this series focused on topics such as mental health 101, mental health and the criminal justice system, and dementia and Alzheimers Syndrome.
The purpose of these discussions is to educate and enlighten people about the multi-dimensional issues surrounding mental illness and it is more than what we may see on television, said Anthony McMillan, library director.
The public is invited to attend the colleges last two events in this series. Dr. Asim Shah, chief of psychiatry at Ben Taub Hospital will speak on April 22. On April 29, Autism: The Whole Spectrum with Autumns Dawn: A Center for New Beginnings will be discussed. Both sessions are at 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Student Conference Center room C104. This is the second year the college has discussed mental health. This year, the goal is to focus on treatment options.
We hope that the audience received solid information about local treatments that are available for various mental health issues, McMillan said.
For more information on the mental health series at LSC-Kingwood, email Anthony.J.McMillan@LoneStar.edu.
LSC-Kingwood is located at 20000 Kingwood Drive. Call 281-312-1600 for more information. To register online, visit www.lonestar.edu/registration.
Lone Star College System has been opening doors to a better community for 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSCS remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest-growing community college system in the nation. Dr. Stephen Head is the chancellor of LSCS, ...

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LSC-Montgomery Military History Club Raises Funds for Camp Hope

Lone Star College Montgomery News

Published on: March 24, 2015
The Military History Club, a student organization at Lone Star College-Montgomery, recently raised more than $400 with its "Race to the Sea," fun run, commemorating an event from World War I. The funds were presented to the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Foundation of America's Camp Hope, which is dedicated to combatting PTSD in the military community, giving back to those who have given of themselves so selflessly, and increasing public awareness of PTSD. Pictured (l. to r.) are Dr. Craig Livingston, professor of history at Lone Star College-Montgomery; Earl Becker, a client of Camp Hope (with his service dog, Rusty); Kelsey Ryland, LSC-Montgomery student and member of the college's Military History Club; Jeff Fiore, LSC-Montgomery student and Military History Club member; and David Maulsby, executive director of PTSD Foundation of America Camp Hope.For more information about the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Foundation of America, visit www.ptsdusa.org. For more information about the LSC-Montgomery Military History Club, contact Dr. Livingston at craig.livingston@lonestar.edu or (936) 273-7329.LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call (936) 273-7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery. Lone Star College System has been opening doors to a better community for more than 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSCS remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion.  Today, with 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community college systems in the nation.  Dr. Steve Head is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, seven centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and ...

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LSC-Tomball to present ‘Noises Off’

Lone Star College Tomball News

Published on: October 12, 2012

Lone Star College-Tomballs Theatre Department will present Noises Off in the LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center October 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
Noises Off is called one of the funniest farces ever written. The production presents a manic cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothings On. Doors slamming, on-and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
This play will have the audience rolling with laugher the entire time, said Drama Professor Sherri Ryan White. The cast we have is excellent. It will be a great time for everyone!
Tickets for Noises Off are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors and Lone Star College System employees, $8 for Lone Star College students and $5 for students with a student ID. They can be purchased online by visiting www.lonestar.edu/tomball-drama or over the phone by calling 281.357.3654. The LSC-Tomball PAC is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway in Tomball.
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With 75,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, five centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.






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Students in Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program’s First Cohort Head to Medical School

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For many in the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program’s first cohort of students, the path to becoming a doctor continues this fall, with eight of the 10 members heading to, or already in, medical school.The program, directed by Lisa Schwartz, EdD ’10, assistant professor of integrated health sciences at SMHS, launched in 2015 with a cohort of 10 students. It’s designed specifically for “career changers,” explained Schwartz — students who received a bachelor’s degree in an area other than the life sciences, but whose passion for medicine couldn’t be quelled.
The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program includes 12 months of classes and then a “gap” or “glide” year during which the students apply to medical school. The program gives students the educational foundation they need to enter medical school — classes such as general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics, biochemistry — and helps with navigating the rigorous medical school application process with top notch advising.
“Our first cohort came from diverse educational backgrounds,” said Schwartz. “Some had degrees in economics or finance, some were psychology majors, and some were music majors or English majors. It was a real mix.”
The yearlong program is a rigorous and accelerated one, she added, and while some programs across the nation integrate their students into the undergraduate program, at GW they are taught in classes dedicated to them. This distinction allows these dedicated students to learn in an environment that’s controlled for a higher level of learning.
The students in GW’s first Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program cohort took a leap of faith on the institution, added Schwartz, since the program was brand new. “[W]e had no graduates who had gotten into medical school, so they took their chance on us and we took our chance on them, and it worked out really well.”
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Fairgoers can celebrate WVU’s 150th at 2017 State Fair of West Virginia

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Fairgoers can play games and be involved in
activities at West Virginia University exhibits, learn about WVU
Extension Service programs and celebrate WVU’s 150th birthday at the State Fair of
West Virginia, Aug. 10-19 in Fairlea.

The WVU Building
is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of Thursday, August 10
when the building opens at 2 p.m. (official start of the State Fair) and the
final day of the fair when the building closes at 5 p.m.

On Thursday, Aug. 17, President Gordon Gee will make a special appearance during Governor’s Day. The
Mountaineer Mascot will also stop by and visit for the remainder of the week.

Live, Local Expert
DemonstrationsWVU Extension Service will provide advice and information on canning and food
preservation, introduce families to new recipe ideas and provide engaging,
expert demonstrations.

Live food demonstrations will be held at 11
a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.

Exhibitors,
Entertainment and CompetitionsIn the Cecil H. Underwood Youth Center, WVU Extension
4-H Youth Development will feature more than 2,500 award-winning 4-H projects
from West Virginia youths covering everything from food products to rocketry.

West Virginia 4-H’ers will also be
showcasing dozens of livestock projects at the State 4-H and FFA Junior
Livestock Competition, held in the barns. Full show schedules can be found at statefairofwv.com/fair/competitions. 

Fairgoers can also check out interactive
exhibits from various other organizations, departments and colleges
including Statler College of Engineering and
Mineral Resources, College of Business
and Economics, University Relations, Health
Sciences, Division of Student Life, WVU Fire Service
Extension, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, WVU Tech, WVU Libraries and more.

Smart 529, the West
Virginia Association of Counties, West
Virginia Master Gardeners and Zide’s Sports Shop
will also be in the building.

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participating in activities, visitors can explore options for going to ...

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Cross gains national attention with creative dunk

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UTA men's basketball coach Scott Cross earned national attention Monday when he posted a video on his twitter account featuring a high-flying dunk over his son, Tyler.
The "Drive-By Dunk Challenge" has earned trendy status recently and, according to Philadelphia freelance writer Kyle Neubeck, features the following:
A basketball
A car
A cameraman
A basketball hoop in someone else's driveway
Coach Cross and Tyler scouted out a hoop in a local neighborhood.  The two of them then ran into the stranger's driveway, where Tyler crouches down in front of the hoop.  Cross takes off and flies over Tyler and dunks the ball. The two then sprinted back to the car and got outta dodge.
For those of you wondering when I would post my #DriveByDunkChallenge, here you go! pic.twitter.com/hSeVbhaApA-- Scott Cross (@CoachScottCross) July 25, 2017








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FCCLA national award recognizes Dr. Paula Tripp

Oklahoma State University - News and Communications

When Dr. Paula Tripp joined the College of Human Sciences to develop the family and consumer sciences education program at Oklahoma State University, she had a national reputation as a leader in the field. During its national leadership conference, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America recognized her efforts to build a degree option at OSU and increase the number of professionals in FACS Ed.
The FCCLA Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions and continuing service by individuals whose primary responsibilities are directly related to the career and technical student organization that functions as an integral part of the FACS Ed curriculum and operates within the school system.
Oklahoma state FCCLA Adviser Denise Morris said Tripp’s efforts to recruit and educate FACS Ed students strengthen the profession.As a clinical professor in human development and family science, Tripp coordinates the degree option’s curriculum, teaching and student internships. She also works closely with high school FCCLA organizations in the state to recruit students to the FACS Ed program at OSU.
“Paula ensures that students in the FACS Ed major have the opportunity to hear about FCCLA in her classes and encourages them to evaluate student presentations during competitions,” Morris said. “She makes sure all FACS Ed student teachers are placed in schools that have a strong FCCLA chapter.”
Since coming to OSU a few years ago, student enrollment in FACS Ed has more than doubled and there have already been 14 graduates. One-hundred percent of those graduates are employed and were able to choose the position they wanted from a number of job opportunities.
Several of those students attended the FACS Ed Summer Academy for high school seniors Tripp has organized for the past four years. She includes FCCLA advisers as camp counselors during the academy.
Perkins-Tryon High School FCS teacher and FCCLA adviser Gaye Lynn Chaney, who has served ...

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A night with NAU’s Harun Mehmedinovic: Free event celebrating Skyglow Project

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On July 28, Northern Arizona University professor Harun Mehmedinovic will share time-lapse night photography and films from 8-10 p.m. at the Coconino Center for the Arts.A look into Mehmedinovic’s Skyglow Project, the night’s visual spectacle will explore the history and mythology of celestial observation, the proliferation of electrical outdoor lighting that spurred the rise of the phenomena known as “skyglow” and the dark-sky movement that’s fighting to reclaim the night skies.
“Star Trails and Bending Time,” presented by the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door. Seating is available first-come, first-serve.
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College Center begins final phase of bond improvements

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College Center begins final phase of bond improvements

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The final phase of bond improvements at the College Center begins July 2017.
The finish line is in sight for the PCC Sylvania’s biggest capital construction project: upgrading the heart and hub of the campus, Amo DeBernadis College Center.
PCC is investing $64.6 million from the 2008 voter-approved bond measure to make improvements at its largest campus. Seventy-five percent of Sylvania’s funds are for the CC building.
The work has been done in several phases to allow faculty, staff and students to move into swing space as needed in order to complete the upgrades. According to project manager Gary Sutton, the careful planning has encouraged efficiency and minimized the need for changes mid-stream, thus helping to reduce overall costs.
“The CC building has been a challenging but also very rewarding project,” he said. “From a construction standpoint, it has been difficult at times to work in an occupied building, performing various activities while still allowing the college to perform daily operations with minimal impacts.”
In the CC, as throughout the campus, the major goals of the bond program have been to enhance the student experience while improving ADA accessibility, seismic safety and environmental aspects of the Sylvania Campus. In the CC, this work included removing stairs, columns and other obstacles, and adding an elevator to the building’s north end as well as extended ramps. The result is that students can now more easily make their way from the south end of the campus to the north end.
Sutton said safety is at the forefront of the bond improvements.
“The safety component is crucial to ensure that the CC meets all necessary codes and compliances,” he said. “This approach has applied to all bond work, as well as projects that haven’t been part ...

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CWRU Men’s & Women’s Tennis Claim ITA Academic Awards

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Jul 25, 2017





The Case Western Reserve University men's and women's tennis teams each received the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team award, while 12 members of men's team were recognized as ITA Scholar-Athletes and five members of the women's squad were named ITA Scholar-Athletes.
The ITA All-Academic Team award is open to any ITA program that has a cumulative team grade point average of 3.20 or above (on a 4.00 scale).
Individual Spartan men recognized included seniors Adam Collins, Kevin Dong, James Fojtasek, and Phillip Gruber, sophomores Oludayo Areke, John Benedetto, and David Zakhodin, and  freshmen Zach Hennessey, Anthony Kanam, Rohith Koneru, Siddharth Rajupet and Henry Squire.
Individual Spartan women recognized included senior Jennifer Lowe, junior Nithya Kanagasegar, sophomore Jessica Liu and freshmen Lauren Beier and Katie Busch.
In order to earn ITA Scholar-Athlete status a player must be a varsity letter winner, have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year, and have been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters.
The Case Western Reserve University men finished the 2016-17 season ranked 15th in Division III, finishing the campaign with a 22-6 record, while the Spartan women finished the season ranked 18th in Division III, after posting a 17-5 record during the year.








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NIU Mentoring Programs Fair

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Tuesday, September 5, 201711:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CT)
MLK Commons
Event Type
Mentoring
Contact
Lauren Napolitano8157530028
Department
First- and Second-Year Experience
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China Gold Leaps, Kicks and Whirls at Parade of Nations

Michigan Tech 'Latest News'

Calling it acrobatics is putting it mildly.  China Gold, the headline act for the 2017 Parade of Nations, presents a martial arts-based display of strength, speed and agility.



Lighting, music, choreography and stage effects underscore feats of athleticism, grace and gymnastic prowess, as these talented performers showcase the Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Wushu Shaolin Kung Fu  and Chinese female dancers. 
China Gold was recently featured on international television, reaching an estimated 1.7 billion viewers worldwide.  The Parade of Nations performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 16, following the Parade at 11 a.m. from Hancock to Houghton and the Multicultural Festival at Dee Stadium at noon.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and no charge for students who have paid the Experience Tech fee.  Tickets will go on sale on August 16.
Think Globally, Celebrate Locally
September marks the 28th annual Parade of Nations, a celebration of the international heritage and multi-cultural essence of the community.  This year’s theme is “Think Globally, Celebrate Locally.” 
More than 60 countries will be represented in the parade. Rick Buis Stanitis, director of Canterbury House, has agreed to serve as parade marshal.






The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community marches in the Parade of Nations.


University and community groups interested in entering a float in the parade can sign up online. Groups wanting to have a food or crafts booth at the Multicultural Festival can also fill out a form online. 
Whether you toss candy, applaud the floats, bands and marchers, or just hold an “I Love Parade of Nations” sign high in the air, your support for the Parade of Nations could be rewarded with a Chicago Getaway package that includes airfare and hotel accommodations for two and a “Go Chicago” card good for three attractions of your choice. The winner will be announced at the Multicultural Festival following the parade, featuring food, crafts and entertainment from many ...

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2017-18 Photo Contest Winners

SSU News

Congratulations to this year’s “Perfect Pairings” winners Michael Stoyka (SSU Owls), Megan Konieczka (Megan and Megan) and Susie McFeeters (Polar Bears).
Michael Stoyka, “SSU Owls”

Megan Konieczka, “Megan and Megan”

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CSU Trustees Appoint Erika D. Beck as President of CSU Channel Islands

CSU Chanel Islands News

(March 9, 2016) – The California State University Board of Trustees has appointed Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., as president of California State University, Channel Islands. Beck currently serves as the provost and executive vice president of Nevada State College (NSC) in Henderson, Nevada. She succeeds President Richard R. Rush, who is retiring in June after serving 15 years as the campus’ inaugural president.“I am incredibly honored that the CSU Trustees have appointed me as the next president of CSU Channel Islands, and I am truly delighted to join a university that is singularly committed to serving a diverse student population in the context of an engaged and interdisciplinary campus culture,” said Beck. “As the inaugural president of CSU’s newest campus, Dr. Rush crafted a vision for an innovative 21st century institution, hired a world class faculty and staff, established deep connections with local educational partners, business and civic leaders, and deftly expanded the campus’ physical plant to broaden access and services to students. I relish the opportunity to work with faculty, staff and students and with alumni and friends throughout the region to continue to build on this remarkable foundation with a focus on bringing the campus to new heights of success.”“Dr. Beck’s demonstrated achievements and academic credentials make her the ideal next leader of CSU Channel Islands,” said CSU Trustee Larry Norton, chair of the Trustees’ Committee for the Selection of the President. “Dr. Beck was instrumental in building the academic program at NSC, serving in departmental and campus leadership capacities before being chosen as the campus’ top academic leader. She has been responsible for building and sustaining the academic rigor of a new campus, led strategic planning and assisted with the expansion of the physical plant to meet the needs of students. And, she has served in faculty leadership positions, including chairing the Faculty Senate, so she ...

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Study Abroad in Costa Rica Provides Lessons in Sustainable Agriculture

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Fourteen Cal Poly Pomona students attended a three-week study abroad course this summer in Costa Rica to learn about tropical sustainable agriculture.
The class was hosted by The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center, known by its acronym, CATIE (Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza) in Turrialba, two hours east of Costa Rica’s capital, San José.
Students learned about coffee, bananas, coco and other tropical crops. The students also discussed and debated critical issues in agriculture and sustainable development.
Highlights of the study-abroad included many visits to local farms where students learned directly from the farmers — Cal Poly Pomona’s “learn by doing” motto was in full force as students weeded fields, milked cows, made compost, and pruned groves.
Plant science, agricultural science, agribusiness and food industry management students from the Huntley College of Agriculture were joined by environmental biology students from the College of Science in attending the study-abroad class.
Aaron Fox, an assistant professor in the plant science department, was the faculty adviser that facilitated the class.



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CSUSB alumni, students, staffers included in group of 30 most influential people under 30 in Eloise Reyes’ assembly district

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Assemblywoman Eloise Gomez Reyes selected 30 people under age 30 for awards at Saturday’s celebration at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Street in San Bernardino. The event lasts from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Admission is free.Based on descriptions from her staff, this is who they are.• Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez is a first-generation Mexican-American and college graduate in Business Administration Supply Chain Management from California State University San Bernardino. At CSUSB, Alejandro began his leadership journey in his fraternity as Community Service Chairman and had the honor of receiving the President’s Volunteer Service Award. He continued to pursue leadership opportunities, including the Forensics Debate Team, the Model United Nations Program, President of the APICS Logistics & Supply Chain Management Club, Vice President of Finance of the Associated Students Incorporated, and Student Body President. For the next 2 years, Alejandro will be serving as an Americorps member for Teach For America at Jacksonville.
• Amanda Vann began her career with Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy in 2013 as a Mental Health Specialist for their S.M.A.A.R.T Program. As a Mental Health Specialist, Vann is responsible for organizing, and implementing Mental Health Awareness events and services, along with mentoring youth within San Bernardino County. Over the years she has mentored and provided services to over 4,000 youth and their families. Her goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing mental health services to at risk youth and their families free of cost.
• Angel Rodriguez is the district director of Marketing, Public Affairs and Government Relations at the San Bernardino Community College District, which includes San Bernardino Valley College, Crafton Hills College, Economic Development & Corporate Training, and KVCR TV/FM – the PBS and NPR affiliate station for Inland Southern California. Prior to joining SBCCD, he was the Associate Director of State and Regional Governmental & Community Relations for the University of ...

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Guru Lulusan UPI Berkualitas

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Executives Director, International Education Division Departemen of Education and Training, Victoria, Australia, Joel Backwell kunjungi Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Rabu (26/7/2017). Kedatangannya untuk mengucapkan terima kasih dan melaporkan bahwa guru bantu dari UPI sangat berkualitas.
Ditegaskan Joel Backwell,”Tujuan utama saya datang ke UPI pada dasarnya ingin menyampaikan rasa terima kasih kepada UPI, karena guru bantu yang datang ke Victoria sangat hebat dan memiliki kualitas sesuai harapan, dimana kontribusi mereka terhadap kami sangat kami hargai. Kedua, kami ingin mengeksplorasi dan mempelajari cara baru untuk meningkatkan kualitas hubungan antar dua negara, khususnya sekolah-sekolah di Australia dengan UPI terkait pengembangan pendidikan, sehingga lebih banyak lagi siswa di Victoria bisa belajar bahasa dan budaya Indonesia.”
Diharapkan, katanya lagi, kedatangan saya ke UPI mendapat ide-ide baru dari UPI tentang bagaimana caranya agar kami dapat membuat kesepahaman tingkat lanjut yang lebih revolusioner untuk memenuhi permintaan guru bantu di Australia karena sekali lagi saya tegaskan bahwa kualitas guru bantu dari UPI sangat bagus. Tidak untuk memperbaiki hubungan tetapi menyempurnakan dan membawa kesepahaman ke tigkat yang lebih tinggi.
Joel Backwell merupakan orang yang bertanggung jawab yang bekerja dengan sekolah-sekolah, untuk memberikan program international student dan memfasilitasi dan menginternasionalisasi sekolah-sekolah victoria. Dalam dunia yang semakin global, lebih penting daripada apapun juga, bahwa siswa Victoria harus diberi kesempatan untuk terlibat dengan dunia luar dan belajar darinya, membangun hubungan dengan dunia luar, serta berinteraksi dengan orang-orang dan budayanya dari negara lain.
Joel Backwell diterima oleh Wakil Rektor Bidang Riset, Kemitraan, dan Usaha Prof. Dr. H. Didi Sukyadi, M.A., Dekan FPBS Prof. Dr. Syihabuddin, M.Pd., WD Bidang Akademik Dr. Tri Indri Hardini, M.Pd., WD Bidang Kemahasiswaan Pupung Purnawarman, M.Ed.S., Ph.D., Kepala Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa & Sastra Indonesia Dra. Hj. Nuny Sulistiany Idris, M.Pd., Sri Harto, M.Pd., dan Kepala Divisi Implementasi Program Internasional Vidi Sukmayadi, serta Kepala Seksi Hubungan Eksternal Humas UPI Dr.H. ...

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Could spraying particles into marine clouds help cool the planet?

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Engineering  |  Environment  |  Research  |  Science

July 25, 2017







The idea of geoengineering, also known as climate engineering, is very controversial. But as greenhouse gases continue to accumulate in our atmosphere, scientists are beginning to look at possible emergency measures.
A new University of Washington study looks at the idea of marine cloud brightening, which a UW group is investigating as a promising strategy to offset global warming. The strategy would spray saltwater into the air to make marine clouds reflect more incoming solar rays.

Ships crossing the Pacific Ocean emit particles into the clean air that create a seed for marine clouds.NASA

Small-scale tests of marine cloud brightening would also help answer scientific questions about clouds and aerosols, two UW atmospheric scientists say in a paper published in July in the journal Earth’s Future. This dual goal for early-stage geoengineering tests would follow the U.S. National Academies of Sciences’ 2015 recommendation that any tests of geoengineering also yield a scientific benefit.
“A major, unsolved question in climate science is: How much do aerosol particles cool the planet?,” said lead author Rob Wood, a UW professor of atmospheric sciences. “A controlled test would measure the extent to which we are able to alter clouds, and test an important component of climate models.”
Other co-authors are Thomas Ackerman, a UW professor of atmospheric sciences, Philip Rasch at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Kelly Wanser at the Ocean Conservancy.

The authors are part of a group that is proposing to spray saltwater over oceans to cause a small increase in the brightness of marine clouds and boost their capacity to reflect sunlight. Doing so could be a short-term measure to offset global warming in a possible future emergency situation. In the meantime, it could also further understanding of the climate system.
One of the biggest uncertainties in climate models ...

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Women's Tennis Recognized for Academic Success

College of William & Mary

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The William & Mary women's tennis team received academic recognition from Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the organization announced. As a team, the Green and Gold earned the ITA All-Academic Team honor for the fourth straight season, while a program-record six players, senior Marie Faure, juniors Maria Groner, Olivia Thaler and Cecily Wuenscher, sophomore Lauren Goodman and freshman Rosie Cheng, garnered ITA Scholar-Athlete accolades. 
W&M received the team award for the eighth time overall and seventh in the last nine years by sporting a 3.43 cumulative team GPA. Individually, it was the third award for both Groener and Thaler, while Wuenscher garnered the distinction of the second time. The accolades were the first for Faure, Goodman and Cheng. 
Since 2002, W&M has generated a total of 38 ITA Scholar-Athletes. In order to earn ITA Scholar-Athlete status, a player must meet the following criteria: be a varsity letter winner; have a grade point average of at least 3.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for the current academic year; and have been enrolled at their present school for at least 2 semesters (including freshman through senior year). Over the last five seasons under head coach Tyler Thomson, W&M produced 20 ITA Scholar-Athletes. During his coaching career, Thomson-coached players have been named an ITA Scholar-Athlete for their success in the classroom on 64 occasions with his squads earning 15 ITA All-Academic Team awards. W&M tied for 26th nationally in Scholar-Athlete honorees. The Tribe was one of seven CAA programs, five within the state of Virginia and 190 Division I programs to earn the team academic honor. 
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Shari Ellertson, Joe Champion, Wanchen Chang

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Shari Ellertson, Joe Champion, Wanchen Chang
Institutional Research; Mathematics; Curriculum, Instruction and Foundational Studies




Shari Ellertson, Joe Champion and Wanchen Chang recently co-presented a session titled “Using High School Transcripts to Model College STEM Selection and Success” at the 57th annual forum of the Association for Institutional Research in Washington, DC. Their presentation was the culmination of their work on a grant project funded by the Idaho Office of the State Board of Education.
The study used records in the Statewide Longitudinal Data System at both the K-12 and postsecondary levels to examine the effects of student characteristics (i.e. gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status), achievement in high school (i.e. dual credit taking, course-taking and gpa), and high school characteristics (i.e. locale, student to teacher ratio, school type, size) on STEM selection and success in college.





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Cross Country Released 2017 Meet Schedule

Cal Poly Pomona

POMONA – After taking second-place in both the men's and women's fields at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships, the Cal Poly Pomona cross country teams look to continue their strong performances as they released their schedule for the upcoming fall season. The Broncos will start the season up north, previewing the site of the CCAA Championships hosted by Stanislaus State on Sept. 2, in Turlock, Calif. After that CPP returns to the Southern California area as they compete in the CSU Riverside Invite before heading to Sacramento for the Capital Cross hosted by Sacramento State. The remainder of the regular season events will stay locally as the Broncos compete in the Cougar Challenge at CSU San Marcos before closing with Pomona-Pitzer, their closest meet of the year, on Oct. 14. The Conference championships are slated for Saturday, October 21, returning to the same course they previewed to start the year. Returners for the Broncos include 2016 NCAA All-American Ruben Dominguez as well as Lorraine Fernandez who currently sits sixth in the programs all-time leaderboard for the 6k. Print Friendly Version


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McNair Scholars Present Summer Research Projects at UW Aug. 1 | News

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Fourteen students will present their summer research projects during the University of Wyoming’s 25th annual McNair Scholars Research Symposium Tuesday, Aug. 1, in the Wyoming Union Family Room.
The symposium begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. Presentations are scheduled throughout the day until 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The symposium is an opportunity for McNair Scholars to share the progress and the findings from their summer research internships with the university community. The program schedule can be found on the McNair home page at www.uwyo.edu/seo/mcnair-scholars-program/.
Student presentations are made from a diverse range of academic programs in agriculture, anthropology, biology, botany, chemistry, criminal justice, geology and geophysics, history, political science, psychology and physiology.
UW's McNair Scholars Program encourages undergraduate students -- from groups traditionally underrepresented -- to pursue graduate studies by providing opportunities to define goals, engage in research, and develop the skills and student/faculty mentor relationships critical to success at the doctoral level.
Since the symposium’s inception, 52 UW students have earned doctoral degrees.
For more information, call Liz Nysson, McNair Scholars Program director, at (307) 766-3818 or email lizn@uwyo.edu.
McNair scholars presenting research this year, listed by time, hometowns, titles of their projects and UW mentors, are:
-- 8:40 a.m. -- Veronica Spaulding, North Fork, Calif., “Nitrogenated Covalent Organic Frameworks: A Two-Hole System,” with John Hoberg.
-- 9 a.m. -- Alexandra Monique Weaver, Evanston, “Microbial succession vs plant developmental effects on rhizosphere community structure in Arabidopsis thaliana,” with Cynthia Weinig, Marcus Brock and Mallory Lai.
-- 9:20 a.m. -- Alexander Greenwald, Lander, “An Investigation into the Presence of Light Absorbing Particles in the Snowy Range,” with David Williams and William Bowers.
-- 9:40 a.m. -- Natalie Thibault and Logan Fairbourn, both from Cheyenne, “Bacterial Cellulose: A Consumer Market Evaluation,” with Jennifer ...

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Ghana Trip Gives Nursing Students New Medical Knowledge, Cultural Experience

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Fifteen students in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing took a trip to Ghana, helping deliver babies and teaching Ghanaians about wound care, infant hydration and dental hygiene.

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Response to Article on the Faculty of Social Sciences

UWI St. Augustine News

For Release Upon Receipt - July 25, 2017St. AugustineST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad and Tobago. 25 July 2017:  An article published on Monday 24 July in the Daily Express indicated that the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine will, this year, be lowering its matriculation requirements. The article also cited the changes to the Government Assistance for Tertiary Expenses programme (GATE) as the main contributor to the matriculation adjustments.The UWI wishes to clarify the misrepresentations in this article by noting the following: 1.      The CXC selection criteria only applies to the Certificate in Public Administration (CPA) not degree programmes. Programmes like the CPA can be used as a “bridging” programme to bring students up to the qualification levels required for entry to Degree Programmes. It is also used as one of the criteria for promotion in the public service. 2.      The current CPA requirement is for 5 O’Levels or equivalent. The qualifications for entry into degree programmes at The UWI have not changed. The entry qualifications for the CPA programme have been expanded in keeping with university matriculation requirements to allow for applicants with at least 3 or 4 CXC passes who, having not achieved the required 5 O’ levels or equivalent, can now be assessed against additional criteria that reflect sufficient prior learning through experience, professional development or formal qualification. It should be noted that this “Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)” approach is well in line with how Universities, including The UWI, are changing their systems to improve their delivery to a wider demographic. It should also be noted that this decision is in keeping with UWI’s new strategic direction of widening access, particularly to the underserved. 3.      There is no evidence that the fall in offers is a consequence of changes in GATE. Indeed there are some programmes that are seeing record numbers of applicants. About The UWI Since its ...

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Bob Briggs Honored for Staff Member Lifetime Achievement Award

American University News


In recognition of 30 years of service advising and mentoring students at
AU School of Public Affairs, Academic Counselor Bob Briggs was recently honored with American University's 2017 Maria Bueno Lifetime Achievement Award.
Briggs is currently the academic counselor to government graduate students and Ph.D. students in SPA. He began his career as an advisor in 1987, supporting undergraduate students majoring in Political Science and communications, law, economics, and government (CLEG).
"Bob works hard to ensure that graduate students understand the graduate regulations and can navigate the system to successfully complete their programs," said SPA Interim Dean Vicky Wilkins. "Bob is a valuable resource for our students while they are in the program and beyond. I am grateful for his commitment to the school and the university."
"I knew the graduate program was right for me after meeting and speaking with Bob," said Jose De Bastos SPA/MA'17. "Throughout my time at SPA he was always available and he gave me great advice about classes, professors, and work opportunities, even after I graduated."
Briggs helped Terence Szuplat (SPA/BA '95) as an undergraduate at SPA. Szuplat, who went on to become a speechwriter for President Barack Obama for eight years, says that Briggs helped him choose the right classes, encouraged him study abroad, where he interned for a member of the British Parliament, and connected him to the White House speechwriting office where he worked as an intern.
"I can say without hesitation that those opportunities simply would not have been possible without the encouragement and mentorship of Bob Briggs over many years," said Szuplat. "Bob helped me set my sights higher, spark my career, and shape my life."
Briggs also worked with Scott Goodstein SPA/BA '95 in the early 1990s. Goodstein said that Briggs recommended internships and night classes that allow him craft his own career path.
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Chemist Featured in 'Scientific American'

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Rabi Musah, associate professor of chemistry.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (July 31, 2017) – Tiny insect eggs are making huge headlines for Rabi Musah.
Musah, an organic chemist at UAlbany, was recently featured in Scientific American’s “60-second science segment,” for her forensic analysis of blow fly eggs to rapidly estimate a corpse’s time-of-death.
Scientific American has more than 5.5 million global readers/listeners per month and is a highly influential publication. Its “60-second science segment” provides daily commentary on some of the world’s most interesting developments in science, health and technology.
In addition, Musah’s discovery has been covered by other national publications including:
Blowflies typically lay their eggs on a body within 15 minutes after death. The eggs are hard to tell apart by appearance alone, so forensic entomologists rear them until they hatch, a few weeks later—getting a species ID and, with a little guesswork, a person's time of death
Musah has teamed up with forensic entomologist Jennifer Rosati of John Jay College and UAlbany graduate researcher Justine Giffen to develop a less time-intensive approach. It relies on mass spectrometry – the determination of masses of molecules within a sample – to rapidly classify blow fly eggs by species based on differences in their amino acid profiles.
The team investigated their method by first harvesting flies with pig-liver traps stashed throughout New York City. Findings were published last month in Analytical Chemistry.
"So it turns out that it's easy to hide pig livers in various parts of Manhattan. There's a lot of foliage and whatnot, so no one knew," Musah told Scientific American.
You can learn more about this research here.



















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Meet a Tiger: Sharetta Bufford

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Graduating from high school is a big deal in Blackstock, SC. Graduating from college is an even bigger deal. This Tiger, a Blackstock native, achieved those distinctions and wants students to achieve the same success. As a recruiting program coordinator, this first-generation college graduate wants to increase the underrepresented student population in the university’s new College of Science. According to her, the Clemson Family is not just a cliché – it represents a community that she can call home.
Meet Sharetta Bufford.
Title: Recruiting program coordinator for the College of Science
Years at Clemson: Six months
What I do at Clemson: I lead on-campus and off-campus event planning and recruitment programming for the College of Science including Fall and Spring Blitz, campus visits, off-campus appearances, summer programs, and correspondence with prospective students and their families. I am usually the first contact for prospective families in our college, and I maintain the College of Science Center for Students Services email account. One of my recruiting objectives is to support Clemson Forward by leading efforts to increase the underrepresented presence of the sciences at Clemson. I also coordinate and manage the College of Science student ambassador program. I love working with the ambassadors and listening to each ambassador share their Clemson experience. Another part of my job is to develop and coordinate programs for underrepresented College of Science students such as peer mentoring and tutoring in order to help with retention efforts. Moreover, I serve as the College of Science liaison for the Connections and RiSE living learning communities to help with retention efforts. Finally, I serve as the backup advisor for the College of Science for study abroad, intra-college transfers, career planning, choosing a degree-granting major, etc.
What I love about Clemson: I love the fact that the institution is making strides to become more inclusive! As a recruiter, ...

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Ethics Expert Calls Reversal on Goldwater Rule a Mistake

Fordham Newsroom

Celia Fisher
Editors note: On July 25, the American Psychoanalytic Association announced it no longer expected its members to abide by the so-called “Goldwater Rule, a code of ethics prohibiting most psychiatrists from giving opinions about the mental state of anyone they have not evaluated.” Celia Fisher, Ph.D., the Marie Ward Doty University Chair in Ethics, professor of psychology, and director of Fordham’s Center for Ethics Education, discussed the rationale for the rule in February. 
Below, she explains why the July 25 decision is an unfortunate one that elevated political and economic considerations above ethical principles.
“Revising ethical standards to address a particularly problematic political figure or to condone the publication of a book does not reflect well on the association.  The public should be aware that the American Psychoanalytic Association organization does not represent the field of psychiatry per se, but a group of professionals who practice a particular therapeutic orientation within the mental health profession known as psychoanalysis,” she said.
“Responsible diagnosis in psychoanalysis, as in other mental health fields, relies on assessment techniques that are characterized by interactions with and analysis of patient responses to specific established questions. A professionally and ethically responsible diagnosis cannot be determined in the absence of such interactions or assessments. For example, although the American Psychological Association has not adopted a “Goldwater Rule”, the importance of appropriate assessments are intrinsic in its ethics code, which forbids psychologists from providing opinions of the psychological characteristics of individuals if they have not “conducted an examination of the individuals adequate to support their statements or conclusions”. To be sure, the mental health profession can and should share their knowledge with the public, but irresponsible “diagnosis” diminishes the profession and does not serve the public it seeks to inform.”
Stream the February interview with Fisher on this topic below.








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Bonding With Your Roommate Before School

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In the last UNH Tales post, we went over getting to know your roommate before school. Aside from filling out a questionnaire, there are so many other interactive ways to further that bonding. Hopefully each of these methods will give you a better understanding of one another and a positive start to the year. Who Brings What?
→ Check out UNH Housing's recommended packing list.
→ Create a master list together. 
→ Divide who brings what.
Create a Roommate Bucket List
While it’s unrealistic to expect to spend 24/7 with your roommate, it is important to schedule out moments you can spend together in a fun environment. Making an effort to hang with the person you’re living with outside of your dorm room can go a long way. If things get rough, you both have those positive memories to ground your actions in.


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Create a Shared Pinterest Board
On this board, pin posts about dorm decor, DIYs, recipes and, of course, all things UNH. Share in the excitement of being a Wildcat! Check out ours here.

Start a Show
On a streaming platform, pick a program to watch together. Not only will this be a point of conversation, but this can be another activity to enjoy together once at school.
Meet Up
What better way to begin getting to know someone than to actually meet up in person? Prior to move-in day, try to find a central location or destination and meet. This could include something as simple as a coffee shop or at HoCo for dinner.
Tweet us the ways you've bonded with your roommate this summer!


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SIU to offer workforce development degree at John A. Logan

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale is for the first time offering people the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in Workforce Education and Development at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Nicole Mathis of Carterville, (seated), talks about the program, the curriculum and the advantage of being able to take classes at JALC with Deborah Barnett, director of off-campus degree programs for SIU’s Department of Workforce Education and Development, and Steve O’Keefe, director of recruitment and retention for JALC. Mathis is a May graduate of SIU’s on-campus WED program and will begin working on her WED master’s degree at SIU this fall. (Photo by Russell Bailey)

July 24, 2017
SIU to offer workforce development degree at John A. Logan
by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. – For the first time ever, people in the Southern Illinois region will be able to complete a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale at John A. Logan College in Carterville.
This fall, SIU is introducing an off-campus bachelor’s degree completion program in workforce education and development at John A. Logan College. The program, with specialization in organizational training and development, is geared toward adult learners who typically have completed some college classes or an associate’s degree and who have professional work experience and occupational training.
Through a combination of online and accelerated weekend classroom courses, participants can complete their baccalaureate degree in as little as one year, depending on their previous education and work experience.
“Our students enter the program with life experience, professional work experience and occupational or military training,” says Deborah Barnett, director of off-campus degree programs for the Department of Workforce Education and Development at SIU’s College of Education and Human Services. “We value this experience by evaluating it for college credit, and by incorporating it in the classroom through assignments, projects and real-world application,”
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African-American veterans in mental health care are not as activated as White veterans : Newscenter : School of Medicine

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INDIANAPOLIS – Patients who are activated--meaning they have the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their health and health care--have better health outcomes. A new study provides evidence that male and female African-American veterans receiving outpatient mental health services are not as activated as White veterans.In addition to demonstrating an association between race and lower patient activation, the study shows that the relationship between African-American veterans and their mental health providers is not as strong as the relationship between White veterans and their providers. This difference persisted after adjusting for socio-demographic factors and the study participants’ length of time with their providers. Stronger patient-provider relationships--known as working alliances--have been linked to higher treatment adherence. The study also reported that the African-American veterans had significantly lower medication adherence rates than White veterans."A clear implication from this study is that one size does not fit all. We need to tailor our efforts to meet the needs of African-American veterans--and meet them where they are," said VA Center for Health Information and Communication, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research investigator Johanne Eliacin, PhD, the health services researcher who led the new study. "When it comes to being activated and engaged in their own health care, African-American veterans have more specific challenges that need to be better understood and addressed."There needs to be more research to develop strategies to motivate patients to be involved in their care and to work more effectively with their providers. And we need to learn how to help them sustain engagement over time." Dr. Eliacin is a clinical psychologist and psychological anthropologist. She also has an appointment as an assistant research professor in the Department of Psychology in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Her research focuses on sociocultural determinants of mental health and on reducing health disparities. ...

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Save the Date! Collegewide Fall Opening Meeting August 21

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Please mark your calendars and join Dr. Pollard and your colleagues for the Collegewide Fall Opening Meeting at The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the Rockville Campus, Monday, August 21. A continental breakfast reception will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the PAC Lobby, with the President's Meeting taking place at 9 a.m. The meeting will be followed by vice president/provost unit meetings and deans' area meetings on their home campus. More information regarding the Opening Meeting and Professional Week is available on the Fall Opening Meeting website at http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/EDU/Department.aspx?id=81727

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University of Nevada Cooperative Extension faculty receives Ph.D.

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University of Nevada Cooperative Extension faculty receives Ph.D.Posted 7/25/2017University of Nevada Cooperative Extension faculty’s doctorate degree conferred

Aurora Buffington, Ph.D.Assistant Professor and Public Health Nutrition Specialist, Aurora Buffington, received her Doctoral Degree in Public Health from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Buffington’s dissertation is titled Are vending machine selections healthier? Trends in dietary quality of vending machine food and beverage selections among NHANES participants age 6-19 years between 2003-2012.

Working for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Southern Area, Buffington focuses on the promotion of healthy people and sustainable, resilient and healthy food systems.

Buffington earned her Masters of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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100 Apps for Teachers

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Are you a teacher now or studying to become one in the future? Have you been looking for a handy list of digital apps that will help you organize your life inside and outside the classroom? Well, you have come to the right place. With the world around us becoming more technologically advanced every day, developers are creating apps designed specifically to make your life as an educator easier.   Check out our 100 helpful apps below! If you’re pressed for time or you simply don’t want to scroll through them all, click on the category you are looking to skip ahead to: Classroom Learning 1. 4 Dice: Fraction Games “The goal of the game is to hit the target by working backwards Jeopardy style by giving the answer first. For teachers, one major benefit of using this game is that it provides immediate feedback of their students' progress via email.” - Justin Holladay, math teacher and game developer. Download: iOS 2. 5 Dice: Order of Operations “The game encourages students to use higher order thinking to solve the ‘target’ number by working backwards given the answer but not the equation. The best feature about this simple math game is that teachers are able to receive immediate feedback of their students’ progress through email.” - Justin Holladay Download: iOS 3. Animation Studio This app is for students and teachers interested in art and the benefits that can come from creating something original. Students can create short films with animation and upload to YouTube, where their work can be viewed and shared with the people they choose. Download:  iOS 4. Bubble Math “Allows kids to practice math facts in an engaging way. Included in the free version are the beginner, easy, and medium levels with addition, and the beginner subtraction level. I use the ‘level complete’ screen as a signal for kids working independently in centers to ...

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Miami University joins commitment to advance workplace diversity and inclusion

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On behalf of Miami University, President Greg Crawford today joins a growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

President Greg Crawford
Only one month after 175 CEOs came together to launch the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, more than 100 additional CEOs/presidents have taken the pledge, committing themselves and the organizations they lead to advance diversity and inclusion.
Crawford emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion his first week on the job. From a letter to the community July 8, 2016, “At Miami, inclusive excellence – or the recognition that our future success depends on how we foster, value, welcome, and engage a rich diversity of faculty, students, staff, and alumni – must become part of our institutional DNA. We cannot be excellent unless 1) we are diverse in the broadest sense of the word, and 2) we have an environment where our students, colleagues, and community members know the importance of their contributions and are able to flourish.”
By signing on to this pledge, Miami commits to cultivating a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. Specifically, CEOs and presidents commit to:
Continue to cultivate workplaces that support open dialogue on complex, and sometimes difficult, conversations about diversity and inclusion.
Implement and expand unconscious bias education.
Share best known—and unsuccessful—actions.
The collective of more than 270 signatories have already shared nearly 200 best known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations via the initiative’s unified hub, CEOAction.com.
Miami has submitted these existing actions:
Shared goals of education and research with the Miami Tribe at the Myaamia Center on Miami’s Oxford campus.
Support for web-based, digital and emerging technologies within an accessible and inclusive work and learning environment through for example, the Office for Accessible Technology Services and the Student Disability Services office.
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Inequality of opportunity in Egypt

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It is rare to read an account of the Arab Spring uprisings without a reference to economic injustice. Indeed, it is natural to believe that economic and social injustice fuel, if not cause, all revolutions. For this plausible generalization, the Egyptian revolt of January 2011 is a puzzle. Research shows that, compared to most poor countries, Egypt’s income inequality was low at this time, was not worsening, and its poverty rate was actually falling. Egypt is a prime case of what the World Bank calls  “the [Middle East and North Africa (MENA)] inequality puzzle.” 

There have been various attempts to solving the puzzle. Extending the conventional household expenditure and income surveys to capture top incomes has raised the Gini index of inequality up by as much as 15 points, but this does not challenge Egypt’s relative position based on standard surveys.
We know that income inequality is one way to measure the deeper meanings of economic injustice, but perhaps not the most relevant one. The capitalist refrain is that unequal incomes are necessary to give individuals the incentive to strive, and, as long as the opportunities for advancement are equal, participants in the competitive economic game are willing to tolerate it. According to this optimistic take on human nature, perception of injustice is less about keeping up with the Jones’s and more about if your children can keep up with theirs.
Thanks to pioneering work by John Roemer, we can actually measure this type of inequality, known as inequality of opportunity, as the share of inequality in a specific outcome—education or income—explained by circumstances beyond a person’s control, such as gender, ethnicity, and family background, to total inequality.
Applying this concept to test scores obtained from Trends in Mathematics and Science Study, Ragui Assaad of the University of Minnesota, Nadia Belhaj-Hassine of the World Bank, and ...

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Illinois Tech Office of Professional Development Offering One-Day Project Management Workshop

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Illinois Tech’s Office of Professional Development is offering a one-day Project Management Workshop on Wednesday, September 13 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Rice Campus in Wheaton, Illinois.
In today’s economy more than ever, an organization’s success is dependent upon leading projects to their successful outcomes. These projects can range from new product and technology introductions and construction projects to quickly turning around an adverse business situation or creating the ability to capitalize on a market opportunity. Starting with much fanfare, projects too often end with a whimper, are considerably over budget and end up delivering something less than expected. The reality is that success relies heavily on the entrepreneurial skills of the project leader. It is art blended with science. It requires dealing with a host of paradoxes managed in the course of connecting independent specialists toward a business objective. This workshop shatters many of the myths surrounding managing projects. Discussions present first-hand experiences and best practices of what works and why.
Benefits/Learning Objectives: 
You’ll be able to improve your ability to lead projects to their successful conclusions.  In addition, you’ll learn how to:
Plan activities, track progress, solve problems and lead projects to their intended outcomes
Develop the ability to compress project time without compromising results
Identify and manage project risks and develop contingency plans should the risks materialize
Build personal leadership skills to get the right things done
Create a blueprint for other projects to follow
Enable the organization to utilize project management as a competitive weapon
Who Should Attend: 
Enterprising individuals who see managing projects to successful outcomes as a means to fast track their growth in their organization and careers.
Experienced project managers who are seeking new approaches and techniques to get things done.
Organizational leaders needing projects to fulfill expectations and be a source of enduring positive change.
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Board Approves MOU for Glen Ellyn Space

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By Brian KleemannThe College of DuPage Board of Trustees took its first step toward the possible establishment
of an innovation center in the Glen Ellyn Civic Center.During its July 20 meeting, the Board approved a memorandum of understanding to reimburse
the Village of Glen Ellyn for preliminary architectural costs up to $24,000 in determining
whether 8,500 square feet of space in the Glen Ellyn Civic Center can be renovated.
The MOU will yield a preliminary design and cost estimate that the Board of Trustees
will use to determine whether the College should pursue the space for an innovation
center.If created, the new initiative – to be called Innovation DuPage – would serve as both
a business incubator and accelerator that would connect small businesses with the
necessary resources to thrive and stimulate job growth.“Since its establishment 50 years ago, College of DuPage has made a positive impact
on workforce and economic development,” said College of DuPage President Dr. Ann Rondeau.
“We welcome the opportunity to work with Choose DuPage and the Village of Glen Ellyn
to create an innovation center with strong public and private partners that will expand
our local business base. The center would take what we already do well and offer it
through an exciting concept.”In June, the Village of Glen Ellyn approved the authorization of the MOU and a contract
with the architectural and engineering firm Dewberry for design services for the space.Board of Trustees Chairman Deanne Mazzochi said College of DuPage is in a unique position
to leverage its knowledge and resources to further promote local economic growth.“We are happy to explore the possibility of using this central location in downtown
Glen Ellyn for a center that could have a tremendous positive impact on DuPage County,”
Mazzochi said.Joe Cassidy, Dean of Continuing Education at College of DuPage, said the College has
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