Vanderbilt News
by Leslie Schichtel Buchanan | Apr. 21, 2017, 2:55 PM
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Hunting the Original Star Stuff
SDSU College of Sciences
SDSU astrophysicist Fridolin Weber will present his research on “Big Bang matter” at this year’s Albert W. Johnson lecture.
“It’s kind of mind-boggling. If things had happened just a little differently in the early universe, we wouldn’t be here.” Every atom in every molecule of your body was born in a single spectacular, 2000-billion-degree Kelvin explosion some 13.8 billion years ago. But the Big Bang also produced exotic forms of matter that lasted only fleeting seconds before blinking out of existence. Fridolin Weber searches the universe for these elusive particles that can only exist in extreme astronomical conditions, such as inside the hearts of super-dense neutron stars. The San Diego State University theoretical astrophysicist will present findings from his galactic hunt on Friday, April 7, at the annual Albert W. Johnson Lecture.Weber’s quarry is the quark, an elementary particle that constitutes matter’s most fundamental building block. Quarks are bound up in composite particles like protons and neutrons and are generally not found in nature by themselves. The exception is inside neutron stars, which are incredibly dense remnants of massive stars blown apart by supernova explosions. Composed primarily of neutrons, they are only 24 kilometers (15 miles) or so in diameter, yet are twice as massive as our sun. That amount of mass packed into a relatively miniscule area creates extraordinary density at the star’s core, squeezing atomic nuclei so tightly that fundamental particles like quarks can exist freely. It’s the closest parallel to conditions immediately after the Big Bang that we know of in our universe. “We want to understand what happened in the moments and minutes after that gigantic explosion,” Weber said. “We turn to neutron stars to see if we can detect the astrophysical signature of this ‘Big Bang matter.’”Weber and his colleagues trawl data from enormous radio telescopes scattered around the world. ...
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Learning by Doing
Tufts Now All Stories
Hannah Donnelly, V17, was “super anxious” about a dog spay she was scheduled to do. All third-year students at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are required to spay two dogs for their course in small-animal anesthesia and surgery.So when she got an email offering students a chance to practice on a simulator as part of a pilot study, she promptly signed up. “Basically, surgery is a series of steps you have to learn by doing,” she said. On her simulated surgery day, she practiced in real-world conditions. She scrubbed in, picked up her scalpel, made the tiny incision in a model dog and cut through layers of “skin.” She placed her sutures and extracted the replica ovaries. And when it was over, those precise surgical steps felt coded into her muscle memory, she said.
When the time came for the real thing—a dachshund from a local shelter—she felt totally prepared.
“Practice makes perfect,” Donnelly said, noting that working on the simulator gave her dexterity and self-assurance. “You need to be confident as a veterinarian,” she said, “and anything you can do to build up confidence is a good thing.”
The school’s new Multipurpose Teaching and Simulation Laboratory will do just that. It will house a variety of life-sized simulation animal models on which students will practice their clinical and surgical skills. The centerpiece will be a surgical training lab. The facility is in the design stage, and money is being raised to build it.
Cummings School is part of a national movement at veterinary schools to expand simulation training, much like medical and dental schools have already done, said Nick Frank, professor and chair of clinical sciences, who is leading the working group that the school’s dean, Deborah Kochevar, has charged with reimagining 3,000 square feet of space in the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for ...
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UCF Baseball vs. Connecticut
Events at UCF
Come on out to support your Knights!
Find the full schedule here: http://ucfknights.com/schedule.aspx?path=baseball
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Nominations for Student Volunteer Center's annual service recognition awards
Student News
To: UC Santa Cruz CommunityFrom: Dean of Students on behalf of the Student Volunteer CenterApril 18, 2017Students, faculty, and staff — have you been a helping hand this quarter through service work? See if you qualify for the Student Volunteer Center's Service Recognition Ceremony!
This ceremony is to honor slugs like you that have gone above and beyond with volunteering. Staff, faculty, students, and student-orgs are eligible for an award. Fill out the form for yourself or another deserving slug for the chance to be nominated. Check out our website at http://volunteer.ucsc.edu/programs/src.html to get more information and to make your nomination.
Nominations are due by May 5 at 5:00 pm.If you have any questions, feel free to email us at volunteer@ucsc.edu
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UW Daily – April 19, 2017
UW Daily
UW System
On Campus
COL: UW-Sheboygan celebrates Earth Day with concert, Sheboygan Press, April 18
EXT: Invasive stink bug moves in on homes and crops in WI, Wisconsin State Farmer, April 18
EXT: Award-winning WPR host helps people harness their voices, WisBusiness, April 18
EXT: Landowners encouraged to look for and control garlic mustard, satprnews.com, April 18
EXT: JC UW-Extension to have some new faces, La Crosse Tribune, April 18
EAU: UW-Eau Claire hosts 46th Annual National Forensics tournament, The Spectator, April 18
EAU: School Board adds new member, WEAU-TV 13, April 18
EAU: LGBTQ+ resource guide introduced, WEAU-TV 13, April 17
GRB: UWGB men face high roster turnover, Green Bay Press-Gazette, April 19
GRB: Packers and Phoenix team up for annual Steak Fry, WFRV, April 18
LAX: Honda Motorwerks gives La Crosse worm composting project an electric compost cruiser, La Crosse Tribune, April 18
LAX: Self-motivation is key at UW-L managerial workshop, La Crosse Tribune, April 19
MAD: Madison police investigate robbery on Langdon Street, WISC-TV 3, April 19
MAD: UW-Madison students push for Hmong-American studies program, WISC-TV 3, April 19
MAD: 12 on Tuesday: Fatoumata Ceesay, Madison 365, April 19
MAD: Alleged drunken driver identified in crash that killed UW student, Wisconsin State journal, April 18
MAD: Ethical issues in LGBTQ health care is focus of symposium, WISC-TV 3, April 18
MAD: UW study says tax credit has spurred manufacturing job growth, AP, April 19
MAD: UW-Madison AWA Awards Scholarships to Members, Wisconsin Ag Connection, April 19
MAD: Future of the Wisconsin Idea following its progressive past, Daily Cardinal, April 18
MAD: Learn how to discuss important health decisions, WKOW-TV 27, April 19
MAD: Carrie Coon on the case on ‘Fargo,’ ‘The Leftovers,’ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 18
MAD: Student film highlights food insecurity, mass incarceration issues in South Madison, Daily Cardinal, April 18
MIL: Recent UWM grads to open doughnut shop on East Side, BizTimes.com, April 17
MIL: Four College Possible grads on track to beat the odds, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, April 18
MIL: UWM Peck School ...
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UConn Astronomer to Glimpse First Galaxies
UConn Today
People have argued endlessly over what really happened at the dawn of the universe. But until now, no one could ever claim they’d seen it. As part of the new Cosmic Dawn Center, UConn astronomer Kate Whitaker might just get a chance to settle some of those arguments for good.
The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) will gather data from four new telescopes: the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, the James Webb Space Telescope, the Euclid space mission to map the geometry of the dark universe, and the European-Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT).
DAWN of time: The timeline at the top of this image shows when each of the four new telescopes sending imagery to the DAWN Center come online: the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) sees in the microwave spectrum and looks at early star formation; the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) records in the infrared and can see as far back as the Big Bang; Euclid is a space craft that will try to accurately measure the curvature of the universe; and the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) will use a 39 meter primary mirror, larger than the Lincoln Memorial, to get optical images of the first galaxies.Whitaker will get first crack at analyzing data from the four new eyes on the sky, and UConn students working with her will get to as well. DAWN will bring together experts in both observational astronomy and theory to do cutting-edge science related to the formation of the first galaxies. Whitaker’s special interest is understanding how and why the most massive galaxies in the universe existed for such a short period of time.
“It is puzzling how these massive beasts of the cosmos experience such a rapid formation and ultimate death at such early times, when the fuel for new star formation is still so abundant,” Whitaker says. ...
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April 25: Town hall with Mayor Ethan Berkowitz
Join Ethan Berkowitz, mayor of Anchorage, for a town hall discussion on Tuesday, April 25, 1–2 p.m. in the Student Union, Den. Hosted by USUAA Student Government.
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Former Eagles Coach Dick Vermeil and public service champion Estelle Richman to receive honorary degrees
The legendary former Philadelphia Eagles Coach Dick Vermeil will address the Class of 2017 at the university’s 130th Commencement ceremony next month.The respected coach, known for leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1981, will also receive an honorary degree alongside Estelle Richman, a longtime public service champion and former secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, at the May 11 celebration.
A tradition since 1890, Temple bestows honorary degrees upon leaders from many backgrounds and fields whose achievements exemplify the university’s ideals and mission. The university has awarded nearly 900 honorary degrees throughout its history.
“We are beyond thrilled to honor Dick and Estelle at our momentous Commencement ceremony,” President Richard M. Englert said. “Through their many contributions to our society, they have truly embodied leadership, excellence and service—qualities that Temple holds dear.”
“Their presence on such an important day in Temple history will underscore to our impressive graduates some of the many ways that they too can, and will, influence our world for the better,” Englert said.
For the first time, Temple will also grant university honorary degrees at school and college ceremonies, separate from the university-wide commencement. Rear Adm. Scott Giberson, PHR ’93, who—as U.S. assistant surgeon general—played a central role in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps’ response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, will receive a doctor of humane letters at the School of Pharmacy ceremony. At the College of Science and Technology event, C.N.R. Rao, a world-renowned chemist and 2015 Temple visiting presidential scholar, will receive a doctor of sciences.
Dick Vermeil, doctor of humane letters
Vermeil spent seven seasons with the Eagles and later coached the St. Louis Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs, bringing to 15 the total number of seasons he served as an NFL head coach. He also launched a successful broadcasting ...
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Toby Nixon: An Author Symposium (King Library) (5/5/2017)
SJSU Events Calendar at SJSU Main Campus - King Library
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Toby Nixon: An Author Symposium (King Library)
Start Date: 5/5/2017Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Date: 5/5/2017End Time: 6:00 PM
Event Description:"Showcase and Preview of the Author Toby Nixon's written work and derivatives. Self Published and Produced.""I am Toby Nixon, author and I will present my Audio Narrations of my Short Stories and illustrations derived from my work, as well as read from my unpublished work and talk about Self Publishing."
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Softball. Spartans Defeat Bulldogs 4-3
San Jose State Spartans News -- www.sjsuspartans.com
The Spartans out hit Fresno State 9-to-8 and Katelyn Linford earned her 18th win of the season.
April 22, 2017
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Fresno, Calif. – The San José State softball team scored a run in the first inning and never trailed en route defeating Fresno State 4-3 on Saturday night. The win squared the three-game series at a game apiece and sets up a rubber match on Sunday at 12:00 p.m.The Spartans faced two Bulldogs’ pitchers and banged out nine hits, the first two off starter Samantha Mejia. Emma Entzminger led off with a walk and Casey Watt (1-for-4) followed her with a single, which got Entzminger to third. On the first pitch of Cassidy Clark’s at bat, Fresno State catcher Lindsey Willmon booted a pitch off her glove allowing Entzminger (0-for-1, R, RBI) to score and Watt to move to second on the passed ball. Clark singled to put runners on the corners spelling the end of the night for Mejia. She faced two batters gave up two hits, a walk and a run.Kamalani Dung, the winning pitcher from last night’s game, came on and got the Bulldogs out of the inning allowing just the single run. In the bottom of the third, with a runner on second and one out, Fresno State got a single to short center. The runner on second was waved home, but a laser shot from centerfielder Brittany Abacherli to catcher Alyssa Avila caught the runner in no man’s land between third and home. Avila drove her back to third, flipped the ball to Entzminger who made the tag keeping Fresno State off the scoreboard.
In the fourth SJSU (28-15, 8-6 MW) doubled its lead. With one out Chelsea Jenner (3-for-4, R) singled to right center. Two batters later Avila (1-for-4) hit a shot deep in the hole at short. The Fresno ...
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Rice engineer Richard Baraniuk elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rice University professor and engineer Richard Baraniuk has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is one of 228 new members announced April 12 by the academy, which honors some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers, artists and civic, business and philanthropic leaders.
Richard Baraniuk
Baraniuk is the Victor E. Cameron Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice. Others in the academy’s Class of 2017 include philanthropist and singer-songwriter John Legend, actress Carol Burnett, chairman of the board of Xerox Corp. Ursula Burns, mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, immunologist James P. Allison, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Pulitzer Prize winners, MacArthur Fellows and winners of the Academy, Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards.
“In a tradition reaching back to the earliest days of our nation, the honor of election to the American Academy is also a call to service,” said Academy President Jonathan F. Fanton. “Through our projects, publications and events, the academy provides members with opportunities to make common cause and produce the useful knowledge for which the academy’s 1780 charter calls.”
Baraniuk is one of the world’s leading experts on machine learning and compressive sensing, a branch of signal processing that enables engineers to deduce useful information from far fewer data samples than would ordinarily be required. He is a co-inventor of the single-pixel camera and of the FlatCam, a lens-less camera that is thinner than a dime and can be fabricated like a microchip.
A pioneer in education, Baraniuk founded Rice-based Connexions in 1999 to bring textbooks and other learning materials to the internet. Next came OpenStax, which provides high-quality, peer-reviewed, college-level textbooks to students worldwide as free downloads or low-cost printed publications. More than 1.8 million college students have used one of the 27 textbooks published by OpenStax. These textbooks are estimated to have saved students more than $100 million during the 2016-17 academic year. Baraniuk ...
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Lisa Mahoney - "The Political Role of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during the Crusades"
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Third candidate for dean of Social Welfare to present Monday
KU News Headlines
LAWRENCE — Daphne Cain, associate professor and chair of the Department of Social Work at the University of Mississippi, will make a public presentation Monday, April 24, as a candidate for dean of the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas.Cain is the third of four candidates for the position who will make public presentations during their respective campus visits. Her talk will be at 2:30 p.m. in the Jayhawk Room of the Kansas Union.
Her areas of research expertise include disaster mental health, parenting interventions with high-risk and vulnerable families, religion/spirituality and social work practice, and child welfare training. She has written or co-written numerous journal articles and currently serves on editorial boards of two professional journals.
At Mississippi, Cain oversaw development of the doctoral program in social welfare. The department has also seen increases in grants, peer-reviewed articles and conference presentations during her tenure. From 2001 to 2014, prior to joining the University of Mississippi, Cain held various academic appointments and leadership roles at Louisiana State University. She served as interim director and associate professor of the School of Social Work at Louisiana State from 2012 to 2014. Her professional experience also includes work in marriage and family therapy in private practice and in agencies.
Cain received her doctorate in social work from the University of Tennessee, a master’s of social work from East Carolina University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Carolina State University.
The dean of social welfare search committee, led by Stephen Mazza, dean of the School of Law, invites students, faculty and staff to attend the presentations and provide feedback of their impressions. Each candidate will prepare a presentation on the topic: “The Social Work Profession in 2027 and the Role of Schools of Social Work in Preparing for It.”
The university will release information about each candidate roughly 48 hours before the candidate’ ...
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Stony Brook Scientist, Education Administrator Honored by Town of Brookhaven
University News
Stony Brook Scientist, Education Administrator Honored by Town of Brookhaven
Awards ceremony recognizes women who are leaders and excel in their field
Stony Brook University’s Dr. Marie Badalamente (front row seated, 4th from left) and Cathrine Duffy (back row, 5th from left) assemble with other honorees and Town of Brookhaven leadership during the
30th Annual Women’s Recognition Night.
Stony Brook, N.Y., April 5, 2016 – Two Stony Brook University professionals received the highest honor by the Town of Brookhaven Office of Women’s Services during its 30th Annual Women’s Recognition Night. Marie A. Badalamente, PhD, a Professor in the School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics, and Cathrine Duffy, MA, Associate Director of Student Support, were among those women recognized for their excellence and leadership in their professions.
Each year in celebration of National Women’s History Month, the town honors the accomplishments of outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Brookhaven based on a variety of endeavors ranging in a variety of fields, such as education, medicine, law, performing arts, government and community service.
This year, Dr. Badalamente was selected as the winner in the Science category. Dr. Badalamente and colleagues in her department discovered a new treatment for Dupuytren’s Contracture, a crippling hand condition that affects millions worldwide. The discovery led to the first non-surgical FDA-approved treatment of the condition. She and colleagues have taught other professionals worldwide how to administer the treatment. Their discovery of this injection treatment, which is based on breaking up excess collagen, also led to the creation of the Dupuytren’s Institute at Stony Brook.
Dr. Badalamente ‘s research with collagenase is also leading to a new treatment for frozen shoulder and a way to effectively diminish cellulite.
Duffy was chosen as the winner for the Education Administration category. She provides support and outreach to ...
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"Meeting of the Minds" Presents Latest Advances in Neurosciences
"Meeting of the Minds" Presents Latest Advances in Neurosciences
Stony Brook Neurosciences Experts Explore Research Advances, Emerging Treatments
STONY BROOK, N.Y., October 21, 2011 – Stony Brook University Medical Center’s 2nd Annual “Meeting of the Minds” Symposium brings together leaders in the field of neurosciences to present the latest research advances and clinical care in focusing on five topics: Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuroimaging, Neurosensory Disorders, and Psychiatric Disorders. Presented by the Institute for Advanced Neurosciences, the event will be held at the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) on November 4.
“Meeting of the Minds” is an open event but geared for physicians, researchers, students and other healthcare professionals with a special interest in the neurosciences. Through Stony Brook University School of Medicine, the symposium is also a continuing medical education (CME) event. Physicians and Nurse Practitioners may earn CME credits by participating.
The day’s itinerary includes 10 interactive presentations from School of Medicine faculty following the keynote address to be delivered by Carla J. Shatz. Ph.D., a Professor of Biology and Neurobiology at Stanford University, and Director of BioX, a Stanford University program which focuses on interdisciplinary research to advance bioscience discoveries. By studying the visual system of mammals, Dr. Shatz and colleagues discovered that adult wiring emerges from dynamic interactions between neurons involving neural function and synaptic plasticity. This research has relevance not only for understanding brain wiring and developmental disorders such as autism and schizophrenia, but also for understanding how the nervous and immune systems interact. Her presentation is titled “Releasing the Brake on Synaptic Plasticity.”
Presentations by Stony Brook faculty include the following, categorized by each area of focus:
Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders: “The Medical Journey to Seizure Freedom” (Rebecca Spiegel, M.D.); “Non-Image Forming Vision: Light, a Clock and Photo Somnolence” (Lawrence P. Morin, M.D.). ...
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Lone Star College employees honored for outstanding efforts
Lone Star College System News
Published on: April 19, 2017 For the second year in a row, a Lone Star College executive was named in the Houston Business Journals annual 40 under 40 award list, which recognizes outstanding individuals for their leadership, community involvement and ability to overcome challenges.
Jennifer Olenick, LSC chief financial officer & vice chancellor Finance & Administration, Facilities & Construction, was named to HBJs 2017 class of honorees. Mario K. Castillo, LSC chief legal officer, vice chancellor and general counsel, was named to the 40 under 40 class in 2016.
Lone Star College is honored to have so many outstanding employees, said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. I am very proud of their accomplishments and look forward to continuing to work with them to promote student success.
In addition to Olenick and Castillo being recognized by HBJ, Linda Leto Head, LSC associate vice chancellor, Workforce Education and Corporate Partnerships, was recently named as one of Houstons 50 Most Influential Women of 2016 by Houston Women Magazine.
Prior to joining LSC, Olenick served as the city of Houston deputy director of finance. Olenick received a B.A in Economics from Oswego State University of New York, an M.A. in Economics from Boston University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Olenick has also taught Macro and Microeconomics at Lone Star College as an adjunct instructor since 2008.
Before joining LSC in August 2015, Castillo was a partner at Monty & Ramirez LLP, a firm that focuses on the representation of public and private-sector employers in matters involving employment, labor and immigration compliance issues. Castillo received a B.A. in Government at the University of Texas at Austin before earning his J.D. at the Maurer School of Law at Indiana University in Bloomington.
Linda Leto Head earned a M.S. in occupational technology, majoring in corporate training from the University of Houston; and a B.S. in business administration, majoring in Human Resources from Indiana ...
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Learn more about nursing at LSC-Kingwood
Lone Star College Kingwood News
Published on: April 13, 2017 The shortage of qualified and skilled nurses and LVNs is putting a bigger demand on the health care industry.
To keep up with this demand, Lone Star College-Kingwood invites potential and current students to the Nursing Information Session on Wednesday, May 3. The session is at 5 p.m. in the Health Science Building (HSB) room 108.
The purpose of the information session is to meet with potential students and give them a detailed overview of the Nursing Program and the courses and certifications that we offer, said Nickie Loftin, interim director of nursing. We also inform them of program requirements and fees necessary for registration.
The Nursing Program recommends potential students to attend the information sessions before applying for the program. The session lasts one to two hours and students do not have to reserve a spot. Future information sessions are on June 7 at 1 p.m., July 5 at 5 p.m., Aug. 2 at 1 p.m., and Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. in the HSB.
LSC-Kingwoods Nursing Program offers training to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and two options to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) is one of the most in-demand, high-growth career tracks in the industry. Graduates are eligible to become registered nurses, who provide and coordinate care for patients. LVNs provide a wide-variety of essential patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Career options for both paths include hospitals, long-term facilities, clinics, and other health care facilities.
The mission of LSC-Kingwoods Nursing Program is to provide flexible and innovative educational opportunities to accommodate working adults, and to facilitate their nursing goals and student success, Loftin said.
For more details on the Nursing Information Session, call 281-312-1683, email kingwoodnursingdepartment@lonestar.edu, or visit http://www.lonestar.edu/nursing-dept-kingwood.htm.
Register now for credit classes online through myLoneStar. Classes are offered ...
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LSC-Montgomery Offers World Class Education to Select Students from Mexico
Lone Star College Montgomery News
Three students from Pabellón de Arteaga, Aguascalientes, Mexico are
attending Lone Star College-Montgomery as part of a pioneer educational
experience thanks toa collaboration between the city of Pabellón, the
Institute of Technology of Pabellón de Arteaga,Banco Santander,
Lone Star College-Montgomery,La Fuerza Hispana de Conroe, and the
Greater Conroe Latino Chamber of Commerce.Future goals with this partnership
are to open doors of opportunity for other students from Mexico to come to
LSC-Montgomery to pursue an education.
Three brave and talented students have
traveled fromPabellón de Arteaga, a city in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes,
to Montgomery County to attend Lone Star College-Montgomery as part of a pioneer
educational experience with the intent to return home and enter a competitive
job market where they will implement their knowledge in the industries of
Aguascalientes.
Enrolled in credit courses, they
are working hard to improve their English skills through ESOL classes, and
mastering management, business and leadership skills in their information and
project management course. They are also learning about the American culture,
food, music and more.
We are honored to host these
students from Pabellón, said Dr. Rebecca Riley, president of LSC-Montgomery.
Our international students contribute so much to our community and strengthen
our students learning experience, as well as broaden our international
awareness on campus.
This program is a collaboration
between the city of Pabellón, the Institute of Technology of Pabellón de
Arteaga, Banco Santander, Lone Star
College-Montgomery, La Fuerza Hispana de
Conroe, and the Greater Conroe Latino Chamber of Commerce.
The Conroe Hispanic Task Force, an
affiliate of the City of Conroe, is assisting in the students living expenses,
including the coordination of housing with local residents, and local
transportation for the fall semester.
Banco Santander in Pabellón has
donated a scholarship to each of the three students to cover tuition, fees and
books for the semester.
Dr. ...
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LSC-Tomball and LSC-Tomball Community Library to Resume Operations on Saturday, January 25
Lone Star College Tomball News
Published on: January 24, 2014
Update: 6:13 p.m. on Friday, January 24
LSC-Tomball and LSC-Tomball Community Library will resume normal operating hours, classes and activities on Saturday, January 25.If you are concerned about road or travel conditions tomorrow morning, please use your best judgment.
If there are additional updates the best place to check is: http://www.lonestar.edu/news/22663
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Registration for fall underway at Lone Star College-University Park
Lone Star College-University Park News
Published on: April 11, 2014 Lone Star College-University Park has announced exciting, new course offerings for the 2014 fall semester that starts Aug. 25. Registration for fall is now underway and students are urged to register early since classes fill quickly.
As the career outlook in education remains steady, LSC-University Park currently offers an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT), a two-dear degree for individuals who want to become elementary and middle school teachers.
According to Lisa Hill, assistant professor of education, completing the AAT degree allows students to earn teacher certification through two university partners, the University of Houston-Downtown and Sam Houston State University. Students can also transfer their AAT degree to any public university in Texas.
We are excited to focus on future teachers with our AAT degree program, said Hill. Houston area school districts have a beginning teacher salary of about $50,000 and are eager to hire our graduates. For more information about the AAT degree program at LSC-University Park, please call 281.290.5013 or email Lisa.A.Hill@LoneStar.edu.
LSC-University Park has also initiated a 100 percent online course of study for a Certificate in Information Technology. The competency-based online program offers both college students and individuals with IT experience a flexible and customized approach to earn certification. Students work on one competency at a time, mastering each before moving on to the next.
Courses include Introduction to PC Operating Systems, PC Hardware, Introduction to Computers, Fundamentals of Networking Technologies, Business English, Computer Programming and Project Management Software. Additional information is available from LSC-University Park at 281-290-2770 or visit LoneStar.edu/AIT.
LSC-University Park courses are designed for a variety of academic goals, including career certificates, associate degrees or university transfer. Credit classes are available in accounting, business, the sciences and computer technology.
Academic advisors are available to assist students with questions. Students can call 281.290.2600 or email UPAdvising@LoneStar.edu for more ...
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Pizza with the President
K-State Today Student Edition
April 20, 2017
Pizza with the President
By Michelle BroccoloPresident Myers invites all K-State students to Pizza with the President. This will be a casual lunch with open conversation. Please come prepared with any comments and/or questions you may have for your new president.
All lunches will be from noon to 1 p.m. in the K-State Student Union. President Myers wants to give all students the opportunity to meet with him. Because of this, we ask that you RSVP to only one of these lunches:
Thursday, April 27
Friday, May 5
This opportunity is only available to current K-State students. Those students wishing to attend must RSVP for one of the lunches.
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Benjamin Blatt, M.D., to Be Awarded NEGEA Distinguished Service and Leadership Award at 2017 Annual Conference
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Benjamin Blatt, M.D., professor of medicine at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, will receive the Distinguished Service and Leadership Award presented by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Northeast Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA).The Distinguished Service and Leadership Award is presented to individuals selected by the Steering Committee who offer a significant contribution to the NEGEA initiatives through the years.
“There are other people who have made great contributions,” Blatt said of the honor. “I’m lucky to be the one who was selected.”
His contributions include serving in NEGEA leadership positions and coordinating two annual meetings at GW. With NEGEA colleagues, he also founded initiatives in instructing students on how to be teachers themselves, and in teaching physical examination with a new clinical reasoning-based approach called Core and Clusters. These resulted in publications in Academic Medicine.
“It’s important to find a group of kindred spirits who share your interests,” said Blatt. “The NEGEA, with educators from all over the northeast and its cordial atmosphere, greatly increases ones chances of finding like-minded collaborators.”
Blatt will receive the award during the May 2017 NEGEA Education Meeting at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on Saturday, May 6.
The NEGEA is one of the four regional groups under the AAMC. The group works to promote excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and physicians through the professional development of medical educators.
For more information about the NEGEA 2017 Annual Conference, visit http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-negea-annual-conference/event-summary-63efae29d88b4ee79ffbbd77b2aa2c67.aspx
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West Virginia University Board of Governors authorizes term sheet with KVC Health Systems
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Today, the
WVU Board of Governors authorized a term sheet for a lease-purchase agreement
with KVC Health Systems for facilities on the Montgomery Campus. This agreement
is an intent to lease, which details the obligations related to maintenance,
payments and purchase. KVC intends to use the facilities to operate a
specialized career college for youth aging out of foster care, a move that WVU
President Gordon Gee called “a tremendous plus for the campus and community.”
“We are
pleased with this agreement and what this will mean for the future of the
campus in Montgomery,” shared WVU Tech Campus President Carolyn Long. “There is
enormous potential here for the community and for the students who will benefit
from this innovative new school.”
Tommy
Bailey, Director of Strategic Initiatives at KVC, said that the organization’s
plan is on schedule.
"KVC
Health Systems is pleased with the positive momentum surrounding their creation
of a specialized college campus in Montgomery for youth emerging from foster
care. WVU is an integral partner in the realization of this innovative concept
and the recently signed term sheet demonstrates the strength of this
cooperative spirit. Through our other emerging partnerships, KVC looks forward
to establishing its college campus, generating a positive economic impact in
the Upper Kanawha Valley and supporting youth in foster care transitioning into
adulthood,” he said.
KVC will
begin occupying the facilities in Montgomery on July 1, 2017. The lease term
outlined in the agreement is for 25 years, but KVC has an opportunity to
purchase the property prior to the end of the lease with all rental payments
applied to the purchase price. The agreement outlines $8.3 million as the
purchase price if KVC elects to purchase the property prior to June 30, 2020.
Price structures for purchases beyond 2020 are also outlined in the agreement.
The facilities detailed in the agreement are all located in Fayette County.
The ...
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UTA appoints a world renowned researcher and distinguished scholar as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Dr. Teik C. Lim, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati (UC), will be the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of UTA
Dr. Teik C. Lim, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati (UC), will be the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of UTA, announced today by President Vistasp Karbhari.
Dr. Lim, whose appointment takes effect June 30, 2017, is an experienced leader, accomplished scholar and innovator. Since 2012, Dr. Lim served as the 19th Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati, overseeing significant growth in enrollment, reputation, faculty size, corporate partnerships, research funding and endowments. A strong believer in collaboration, Dean Lim established a unique UC Simulation Center funded by P&G that now supports 75 research students from 5 colleges at the University of Cincinnati and was replicated at 3 other global sites, and strengthened the partnership between the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital through an interdisciplinary biomedical engineering initiative.
Lim also enhanced the University’s global engagement programs including the establishment of a signature professional dual Master’s degree with international partners in Europe and Asia, and the Joint Engineering Co-op Institute in partnership with Chongqing University in China – the first such mandatory co-op program in the country for engineers. As an advocate for entrepreneurship, he not only strengthened the highly regarded UC cooperative education program, but also significantly enhanced it to focus on the innovation economy.
“The selection committee was extremely impressed with Dr. Teik C. Lim’s depth of experience and established record of devising innovative ways of addressing conventional challenges in a university environment,” said Duane Dimos, Vice President for Research at UTA and chair of the search committee. As dean, Dr. Lim ...
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Golfers conduct final pre-championship practice round
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The UTA men's golf team conducted its final practice round prior to tomorrow's Sun Belt Championships today and got its first official look at Raven Golf Club in Miramar Beach, Fla. The Mavericks tee off at 7:30 a.m. and are paired with golfers from Texas State and Appalachian State. The field will play 36 holes of stroke play tomorrow, followed by 18 on Tuesday. The top four teams advance to Tuesday's match play semifinals.
Check out a few highlights and interviews from Tanner Gore and Aaron Guanlao following today's practice round by clicking here. Links to live results and daily coverage of the championships is available on UTAMavs.com.
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Wayne Law to honor 6 at Treasure of Detroit event April 27
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Wayne Law to honor 6 at Treasure of Detroit event April 27April 13, 2017DETROIT – Wayne State University Law School will honor six individuals at the 2017 Treasure of Detroit on Thursday, April 27. This annual event recognizes those who have made a lasting contribution to the practice of law.
Treasure of Detroit honorees are:
Norma Y. Dotson-Sales, Wayne Law class of 1980, retired judge, 36th District Court
Leonia J. Lloyd, Wayne Law class of 1979, retired judge, 36th District Court Drug Treatment Court and Veterans Treatment Court
Dana Nessel, Wayne Law class of 1994, managing partner, Nessel & Kessel Law
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, Wayne Law class of 1989
Wayne Law also will present two other awards at Treasure of Detroit. Gerald E. Thurswell, Wayne Law class of 1967, founder, Thurswell Law, will receive the Honorary Order of the Coif Award. Professor Jonathan T. Weinberg will receive the Donald H. Gordon Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Treasure of Detroit is Wayne Law’s premier event to honor the brightest lights in the legal profession and to celebrate the growth and success of the law school. This year’s event again features a strolling buffet, live music and a cash bar.
The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gem Theatre, 333 Madison Ave., Detroit. Tickets are free, but registration is required by Wednesday, April 19 at law.wayne.edu/treasure2017 or by calling 313-577-0300.
About this year’s honorees:
Judge Norma Y. Dotson-Sales was appointed to the 36th District Court in 1989, where she served until her retirement in 2003. Dotson-Sales attended segregated and integrated schools in Heidelberg and Stuttgart, Germany where her father was stationed as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Upon moving to Detroit in 1965, she earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Wayne State University. She is a member of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, State Bar of ...
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Safety is key when using a home fire extinguisher
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Knowing how to properly operate a home fire extinguisher can minimize damage in the event of a fire. (Photo by sezer66/Shutterstock.com)
Homeowners are pretty savvy when it comes to keeping their home safe. They lock their doors and windows and store harmful chemicals out of reach. They also change the batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms on a regular basis.
Safety is always on the mind of a homeowner. That is why it is important to have an essential safety tool in your home – a fire extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers are a critical component of saving property and lives, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist.
“In the event of a small fire in your home, a fire extinguisher can make the difference of saving your home or the home sustaining a lot of damage,” Peek said. “However, homeowners should only try to put out small fires. If you can’t quickly douse the flames, call 9-1-1 and evacuate the home immediately. It’s far too dangerous to try to fight a bigger fire with a fire extinguisher designed for home use.”
Most hardware and discount stores sell fire extinguishers. They are categorized using an A, B, C or D letter rating system. A good choice for the home is a multi-purpose dry chemical extinguisher which combines one or more classes of extinguishers. Class A is for ordinary combustibles such as paper and wood; Class B is used for grease, gasoline, oil and oil-based paints; Class C is used for electrical fires; and Class D is for flammable metals.
Fire extinguishers are useful only if they can be found and used properly while the fire is still small. Store the extinguisher in a highly visible area. It will not do a homeowner any good if the extinguisher is up on ...
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Researchers Talk, Rock at STEM Lecture for Teens
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April 11, 2017
Dr. Russell Stoneback, assistant professor of physics, performs on his prototype of a “light guitar” that translates resonances in light waves into sound.Engineering and physics faculty members from The University of Texas at Dallas recently showed area high school students how their interest in STEM fields can translate into academic research and entrepreneurial opportunities.Rafael Martín, interim vice president for research at UT Dallas, introduced Dr. Walter Voit BS'05, MS'06, associate professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering, and Dr. Russell Stoneback MS’06, PhD’09, assistant professor of physics, who talked about their research during the 14th Annual Math & Science Lecture Series at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center.The center houses six magnet high schools in the Dallas Independent School District, including the School for the Talented and Gifted.Voit, who was a McDermott Scholar, earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a master’s in artificial intelligence from UT Dallas before receiving a PhD in materials science from Georgia Institute of Technology. He explained his research in flexible electronics and told students why he combined science with the popular video game “Minecraft.”Stoneback earned a master’s degree and PhD in physics at UT Dallas. He shared his work on space weather as a researcher at the University’s William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences. He also presented his first public performance on a “light guitar” he developed that translates resonances in light waves into sound.The annual lecture series, hosted by U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, was created as a partnership with UT Dallas to promote career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Johnson represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas and is the ranking member of the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. She was participating in a vote on ...
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NAU honors President’s Prize winners, Gold Axe recipients, Distinguished Scholars
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Northern Arizona University announced its President’s Prize winners, Gold Axe honorees and Distinguished Seniors at an awards banquet at the High Country Conference Center on Tuesday.2017 President’s Prize winners with NAU President Rita Cheng
Of the 45 Gold Axe winners, Cheyenne Adamonis, Amanda Crawford, Leigh Kimble, Matthew Nielsen and Vanessa Pomeroy were selected as President’s Prize winners. This is the highest student recognition from the university. After reviewing all the Gold Axe nominations, a university committee makes its recommendations to President Rita Cheng, who then selects the President’s Prize winners.
An additional six graduating seniors—Brianna Zgurich, Karely Rodriguez, Amy Wuthrich, Kiril Kirkov, Alyssa Kewenvoyouma and Cheyenne Adamonis—were honored as Distinguished Seniors, an award given by the individual colleges at NAU.
“Every year we see seniors who work hard, give back to their community, act as leaders both on and off
2017 Distinguished Scholars
campus and represent NAU in the best way possible, and we single out the best for the Gold Axe Awards,” President Cheng said. “Congratulations to all of the recipients for the contributions they have made to NAU. I am excited to see all that you accomplish as alumni of this great university.”
The tradition of the Gold Axe Award dates back to 1933, a year after the student body adopted the axe as the symbol for Lumberjack athletics. It was then that NAU adopted the tradition of awarding small gold axe pins to outstanding members of the student body. To this day, the gold axe pin is considered the official emblem of the Associated Students of NAU and is presented each semester to recognize students’ outstanding achievements and distinguished service to the university and the greater community.
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WOMEN'S GOLF MOVES INTO FIRST PLACE WITH THE HELP OF BARTEK'S ACE
Athletics News
Apr 22, 2017
BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Chloe Bartek posted a career-best 3-under par round of 69 which included a hole-in-one to propel the Sacramento State women's golf team into first place after the second day of the Big Sky Championship.
The Hornets shot 288 to finish at even par during the second round and will take a 3-stroke lead over Idaho into the final round on Sunday. The two teams battled to the finish a year ago before the Vandals claimed the tournament title with a one-stroke victory. Portland State sits in third and is 13 shots behind Sacramento State.
"It's great to be back in a position to challenge for the championship," Sacramento State head coach David Sutherland said. "Chloe gave us a great round and now we have to close it out."
Bartek moved into fourth place overall at 78-69-147. She began the day on Saturday with seven pars. Her round changed with an ace on the 168-yard par-3. The senior used a 7-iron and landed it just short of the green. The ball rolled up and tricked in for the team's first hole-in-one of the year. She bogeyed the par-4 ninth to make the turn at 1-under. From there, she played the back nine at 2-under with birdies on the par-4 11th and par-5 16th and no bogeys.
Sofie Babic is in third place at 2-over par through 36 holes. The freshman got off to a quick start with birdies on the par-5 second and par-4 third. She stood at 1-over at the midway point of her round with bogeys on the par-5 fifth, par-4 seventh and par-3 eighth. She returned to even with a birdie on the par-4 11th. Babic later bogeyed the par-5 13th but bounced back with a birdie on No. 16 to finish even par.
Fellow freshman Nishtha Madan posted a 71 on Saturday to rank second on the team and move her into a tie for 20th place. Madan was 2-over on the front nine with a birdie on the par-4 seventh and three bogeys. She parred the first six holes on the back side of the course and then eagled the par-5 16th by draining a 75-foot putt. A birdie on No. 17 immediately followed and took her into red numbers for the first time during the day. Her round of 71 is tied for her second best during the year.
Julia Becker added a round of 76 to account for the final score toward the team total. Becker was even at the halfway point with a pair of birdies (Nos. 2 and 7) and bogeys (Nos. 1 and 4). She moved to 3-over with a double bogey on the par-4 11th and a bogey on the par-3 12th. She earned two shots back with birdies on the par-5 13th and 16th. However, she triple bogeyed the par-3 17th to take her to 4-over par. Becker is now tied for 24th place overall.
Astha Madan shot her second consecutive round of 77 and is tied for 15th place. Madan had a double bogey on the par-4 sixth and consecutive bogeys on Nos. 9 and 10 to move to 4-over through 10 holes. She played her final eight holes at 1-over with bogeys on Nos. 14 and 18 and a birdie on the 16th. In all, the five Hornet golfers played the 12th hole at 6-under with four birdies and an eagle during the round.
Sacramento State will be paired with Idaho and Portland State during the third round. The teams will get under way off the first hole beginning at 9 a.m. Winds are expected to be in excess of 30 miles per hour throughout the day.
BIG SKY CHAMPIONSHIP
Boulder Creek GC | Boulder City, Nev.
Par 72 | 6,395 Yards
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Sacramento State 310-288-598
2. Idaho 313-288-601
3. Portland State 309-302-611
4. Northern Colorado 311-302-613
5. Northern Arizona 316-303-619
6. Eastern Washington 323-301-624
7. Southern Utah 323-305-628
8. Montana 328-308-636
9. Weber State 323-317-640
10. Montana State 329-329-658
11. North Dakota 338-325-663
12. Idaho State 368-346-714
INDIVIDUAL TOP FIVE
1. Sofia Anokhina, NAU, 72-71-143
2. Clara Moyano, UI, 75-70-145
3. Sofie Babic, SAC, 74-72-146
4. Chloe Bartek, SAC, 78-69-147
5. Kirssy Peterson, PSU, 73-75-148
SACRAMENTO STATE SCORES
3. Sofie Babic 74-72-146
4. Chloe Bartek 78-69-147
T15. Astha Madan 77-77-154
T20. Nishtha Madan 84-71-155
T24. Julia Becker 81-76-157
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Provost announces changes in Academic Affairs
DePaul Newsline
This week, DePaul Provost Marten denBoer announced the restructuring of certain responsibilities within the Division of Academic Affairs.
Since June 2015, Lawrence Hamer has been serving in a dual role as associate provost for governance and academic integrity and interim associate provost for research. Effective immediately, Hamer will assume the responsibilities of associate provost for research.
"Lawrence has done an excellent job overseeing the Office of Research Services these past two years, and I appreciate that he will continue in this role," denBoer says. "Accordingly, the current search for the open position will be suspended. Like many universities across the country, DePaul is in the process of making budget adjustments. I recognize that the lack of an individual whose sole responsibility is to expand research at DePaul is not ideal, and I hope this decision can be revisited soon."
By continuing to serve in the role of associate provost for research, Hamer looks forward to building support for research and creative activities across campus, particularly those that are externally funded. His plans include:
Developing a method for supporting faculty with a history of externally funded research through the return of some indirect costs
Increasing opportunities for faculty to apply for and obtain course releases that can be used to pursue external grant opportunities
Offering a broader range of internal grants to better support the teaching, research and service activities of faculty across the university
Streamlining research compliance processes through the acquisition of a protocol management software system
Reviewing survey results to find other opportunities to improve the research environment at the university
In order to accommodate Hamer's new role, some of his current responsibilities will be reassigned. Lucy Rinehart, associate provost for academic programs and faculty, will assume the role of Faculty Council liaison. Rob Karpinski, associate vice president for external initiatives, will oversee the academic integrity process. Caryn Chaden, associate ...
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Philosophy instructor tackles old questions with new answers
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Philosophy instructor tackles old questions with new answers
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Since Socrates, Western philosophers have pondered the same questions. Among them: What is the meaning of life? What is truth? What is time? Does God exist?
Rock Creek Campus philosophy instructor Hannah Love would say there are no new questions but rather, old questions asked in a new context. Students are encouraged to grapple with the questions and generate their own answers.
“On the first day of class,” Love said, “I make it clear that I have no answers. Philosophy doesn’t give you just one answer. The questions remain relevant because science pushes us to ask old questions in a new way. New science keeps reframing old questions, and for students who need firm answers it can be frustrating.”
Philosophy instructor Hannah Love.
Yet while questions remain the same, students who study the great philosophical questions of the 21st century have most definitely changed.
“Students today are very straightforward with their questions,” said Love. “They learn that any perspective has strengths and weaknesses, and that no one view is the ‘winner.’ They take these discussions seriously, and by challenging — and being challenged — it prepares them for discussions outside the classroom. They become more comfortable with argument.”
Now in her fourth year at Rock Creek, Love revisits the standard approach to teaching the “limited” history of western philosophy. “I welcome diverse perspectives in my classes, and I want to offer more diversity in my curriculum. The history of Western philosophy is white and primarily European (the ‘dead white guy’ phenomenon), so it’s important to name that and seek out additional voices when possible.”
Many of her students, including those students working toward the Social Justice Focus Award, bring a unique lens to Love’s classroom. “They learn how to frame the questions ...
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Oddo’s Long Jump Title Highlights First Day at UAAs for CWRU Men
Case Western Reserve Athletic News
Apr 22, 2017
Case Western Reserve University freshman Dominic Oddo claimed the University Athletic Association Championship in the long jump, to lead the Spartans during the first day of competition at the 2017 UAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
Oddo finished first in the long jump with a distance of 7.16 meters, a new career-best mark. He is the first Spartans to win the long jump since Will Bryant in 1998, and it marked just the second time in the program's history that a CWRU athlete has won the men's long jump. Oddo scored 10 points towards the Spartans team total with his finish in the event, while sophomore Ananth Suresh added a point after finishing eighth with a mark of distance of 6.66 meters.
Adding an All-UAA honor on Saturday was senior Galen Caldwell, who finished third in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:25.67.
The Spartans' 4x800-meter relay team of senior Nico Ericksen-Deriso, freshman Michael Hradesky, senior Joe Ledger and sophomore Joseph Cabral finished sixth in the event with a time of 8:20.09. Other scoring performances on Saturday came from junior Alex Nesvisky, who placed fourth in the hammer throw with a mark of 45.32 meters, sophomore Tyler Bushman, who placed seventh in the hammer with a toss of 40.60 meters, and sophomore David Prigg, who finished eighth in the pole vault with a mark of 4.11 meters.
After one day of competition, the CWRU men sit in fourth-place in the standings with 28 points. Carnegie Mellon leads the standings with 86 points, followed by Washington (70), and Chicago (33).
Case Western Reserve is in good position to add onto its team score on Sunday with 10 athletes qualifying for finals, following their performances in preliminaries on Saturday. Senior Nathaniel Wahner was the top-qualifier in the 200-meter dash with a time of 21.64 seconds, a new school-record, and earned a spot in the 400-meter dash ...
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Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony
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Sunday, April 23, 20173:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CT)
Holmes Student Center Regency Room
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Contact
Ryan Pumroypumroy@niu.edu
Department
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Link
https://calendar.niu.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=27119
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UAlbany Launches Project to Digitize History of Executions in U.S.
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The mug shot of 14-year-old George Stinney (part of the M. Watt Espy Collection at UAlbany), the youngest person to be sentenced to death and executed in the United States following a racially-biased trial. For more than 40 years, Espy, an opponent of the death penalty, traced the often tragic history of legal executions in the United States.
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 17, 2017) – The M. Watt Espy Papers, execution files on more than 15,000 legal executions in the United States since 1608, are getting a digital makeover.
Hailed by the New York Times as "America's foremost death penalty historian," M. Watt Espy (1933-2009) devoted more than 40 years to cataloging each legal execution since the founding of the Jamestown Colony. In 2008, Espy donated his collection to the University at Albany Libraries’ National Death Penalty Archive.
The work is supported through a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), which selected UAlbany to receive a 2016 Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives grant. As one of only 17 awards out of a total of 144 applications nationwide, the grant will create the Digital Archive of Executions in the United States, 1608-2002 from the M. Watt Espy Papers’ execution files on over 15,000 legal executions in the United States.
The Digital Archive of Executions will be a searchable database of nearly 150,000 documents freely available online to scholars, researchers, and students with metadata available on individuals executed, their race, gender, crime, and method of execution, along with Espy’s written analysis.
A first of its kind database, the Digital Archive of Executions will appeal to a broad range of scholars, including those interested in history, political science, criminal justice, sociology or law. Future researchers might utilize specific records related to individual criminal cases, while others might review broader material to analyze umbrella issues, like innocents executed, or collect data to mount a legal defense.
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MSU professor named Crop Science Society of America fellow
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April 20, 2017 -- MSU News Service
BOZEMAN – Montana State University Professor of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Luther Talbert was recently named the Crop Science Society of America’s 2016 fellow, which is the highest recognition the society bestows.
To receive the recognition, members of the Crop Science Society of America nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Only three percent of the society’s active and emeritus members have been elected fellow.
“Throughout his career, Luther has made tremendous contributions to the fields of crop science and plant genetics that have made a multi-million dollar difference in Montana agriculture,” said John Sherwood, department head of the MSU College of Agriculture’s Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology. “As a teacher, scientist and colleague, he’s highly deserving of one of the top awards in the plant science community. We’re proud to congratulate him on this unique honor.”
The annual awards are presented for outstanding contributions to agronomy through education, national and international service and research. The award was announced at the society’s annual meeting, held in November in Phoenix, Arizona.
“Though my name is on the award, it is really an honor directed to all the students and staff that have worked on the spring wheat breeding program over the years,” said Talbert. “It also recognizes all of our great supporters on campus and at the research centers around Montana.”
Talbert’s work in the MSU spring wheat breeding programs has resulted in new spring wheat varieties for Montana grain farmers that are specifically adapted to Montana growing conditions. Many varieties are resistant to current and emerging diseases and pests that threaten Montana’s agricultural community. In addition, MSU’s wheat breeding programs through the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station have made a $500 million impact in $1 billion of wheat sold by Montana farmers in 2016, according ...
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
Two in the Pack: No Changes for Isle Royale Wolves
Researchers from Michigan Technological University have released the annual Winter Study detailing updates on the ecology of Isle Royale National Park.For the second year in a row, the Isle Royale wolf population remains a mere two. Researchers from Michigan Tech say that as the wolf population stays stagnant, the moose population will continue to grow at a rapid pace. And this could have a significant impact on the island's famed forests.
According to Rolf Peterson, a research professor at Michigan Tech and co-author of the report, the Isle Royale wolves are no longer serving their ecological function as the island's apex predator—the creature at the top of the food chain. With only two wolves left on the island, the moose population has grown to an estimated 1,600.
Without wolf predation, says John Vucetich, a professor of ecology at Michigan Tech and report co-author, the moose population could double over the next three to four years. And more moose means more vegetation is eaten. The observations were reported in this year's Winter Study, which marks the 59th year of monitoring wolves and moose on Isle Royale, the longest running predator-prey study in the world.
According to the annual report, the Isle Royale wolves are no longer serving their ecological function.
Wolf Genetics
Where have all the island wolves gone? The answer lies in genetics. The population crash on Isle Royale is the result of inbreeding—the remaining wolves are not only father and daughter, they are also half siblings who share the same mother.
Researchers believe the two have probably mated at least once in the past: in 2015, an approximately nine-month-old pup was spotted with the two adults. That pup, however, did not appear healthy. Researchers noted a visibly deformed tail, small stature and possibly abnormal posture. Peterson and Vucetich were not surprised when the pup failed to appear with ...
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English Professor Gillian Conoley Wins Shelley Award for Poetry
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Sonoma State University English Professor and Poet-in-Residence Gillian Conoley has been awarded the prestigious Shelley Memorial Award for her body of work as an American poet. The award has been given to one poet annually since 1929 by a jury of three poets selected by the Poetry Society of America.
"The list of poets who have won this award are the ones that would show up on a syllabus for an American poetry class in the 20th and 21st century," says Thaine Stearns, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities. "With this award, Gillian becomes part of the canon of American poets in a way that is recognizable."
Past winners include, among many others, e.e. cummings, U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and Sonoma State University alum D.A. Powell. Some winners, like Robert Creeley, Marianne Moore and Gwendolyn Brooks, in particular, have had tremendous influence on Conoley as a poet. "Those were major figures for me as a young writer," she says.
"It was completely unexpected," says Conoley. "To be recognized by your own peers, that's very meaningful for any artist."
Winners are selected with reference to his or her genius and need. The award text, written by poets Kazim Ali and Katie Peterson, praises Conoley's "shockingly varied body of work comprising narrative, lyric and fragmented forms." The citation continues, "In the work, sound deepens our acquaintance with landscape, and enriches our encounter with human life."
Conoley's poetry can be defined as quintessentially American, says the citation. "Many years ago the Poetry Society of American held a symposium entitled, 'What's American About American Poetry?' ... On the closing day, the panelists could only conclude that absolute hybridity of approaches, the ever-shifting shape of the beat itself, was what made American poetry 'American.' In this, Gillian Conoley is a uniquely American writer, one whose work presents infinite possibilities ...
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