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Award-Winning Research Could Make Wristwatches Smarter Than Smartphones
Stony Brook, NY– July 13, 2017
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Award-winning research co-authored by
Xiaojun Bi
, an assistant professor in the
Department of Computer Science
at
Stony Brook University
outlines the design, decoding algorithm and implementation for COMPASS, a rotational keyboard that will be used to enter text into smartwatches without the need for a touchscreen.
Entering text on smartwatches is currently quite difficult, especially on those without a virtual keyboard. COMPASS is a text entry method that is based in the bezel of the watch, allowing the user to rotate three cursors that will enable them to select which letter they want to type. After selecting their letter, the locations of the cursors are then dynamically optimized to reduce the distance of the next rotation. This is similar to the predictive typing that most users would be familiar with on their smartphones, but finally allows a comparable method to be applied to smartwatches for the first time.
The researchers evaluated the performance of COMPASS with a series of user studies, which revealed that with 90 minutes of practice, users increased their typing speed from 10 wpm (words per minute) to 12.5 wpm. As stated in the research paper, an advantage of the circular layout is that different from conventional QWERTY keyboards T9 keyboards (the keyboard on the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch), is that it allows the remaining screen area to be in a round shape. Therefore, the screen contents can be scaled to fit in the inner area without changing the look-and-feel.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18MPaI-NB9Q
The research paper won a prestigious award at this year’s
ACM CHI Conference
on Human Factors in Computer Systems (ACM CHI). ACM CHI is the premier international conference of Human-Computer Interaction. Professor Bi’s paper was co-authored by researchers from Tsinghua University (Beijing), the Key Laboratory of Pervasive ...
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Friday, July 14, 2017
Award-Winning Research Could Make Wristwatches Smarter Than Smartphones
Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital and March Of Dimes Partner Together For 2011 "March For Babies"
Stony Brook Long Island Children's Hospital and March Of Dimes Partner Together For 2011 “March For Babies”
March of Dimes “March for Babies” to be Held at Stony Brook Campus on Sunday May 1, 2011
STONY BROOK, NY,
February 14, 2011 –Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital will partner with the March of Dimes as the Suffolk County venue for its annual “March for Babies” fundraising event. On Sunday, May 1 hundreds of walkers – individuals and teams – will gather at the Stony Brook University main campus to raise funds and give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year.
“The March comes at an excellent time,” said Margaret McGovern, MD, PhD Physician-in-Chief of Stony Brook Children’s and Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics. “We are scheduled to open our new state of the art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit this summer, and many of the walkers who will participate on May will have a real connection to this commitment on the part of the Children’s Hospital to provide the most advanced care to premature and sick infants in a new facility designed to be family friendly.”
Stony Brook Children’s has chosen Jenny Tranfalgia as the Suffolk County 2011 March for Babies Honoree. It was 27 years ago that Jenny, and her husband Joe, had their daughter Amanda who was born at 26 weeks and lost her battle with prematurity 33 days later. As they went through the bereavement process, the Tranfaglias started the “Little Angel Fund” (LAF) whose mission is to support, educate and care for families touched by prematurity and make their experience in the NICU more comfortable.
Stony Brook Children’s has also designated the Niemann Family of Smithtown as the official Ambassador Family for the 2011 March for Babies. Natalie and Kirk Niemann’s second daughter, Lila was born eight weeks premature on September 27, 2008 with an abnormal collection of ...
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Lone Star College System Trustees to hold regular meeting June 4
Lone Star College System News
Published on: June 01, 2015
The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees will hold its workshop and regular meeting Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the board room of the Lone Star College Training and Development Center, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
The link for the board agenda is available online at LoneStar.edu/board the Monday prior to the meeting. For more information, contact Jed Young, Executive Director of Communications, at 832.813.6521.
This notice is given pursuant to Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code.
Lone Star College has been opening doors to a better community for more than 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSC remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with almost 83,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 95,000, Lone Star College is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., is the chancellor of LSC, 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 LSC-Online.
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Elementary Students Tour College Art Gallery
Lone Star College Kingwood News
Published on: June 25, 2015
Shadow Forest Elementary fifth grade students proudly display their artwork after visiting LSC-Kingwoods Alchemy of Tea exhibit.
Days before summer break, students at Humble Elementary and Shadow Forest Elementary schools participated in art workshops that included a tour of the Alchemy of Tea exhibition in Lone Star College-Kingwoods Fine Arts Gallery. The workshops were coordinated by the art gallery and Humble Independent School District.
Our goal was to introduce elementary school students to their local art gallery and for them to learn about the artists in the Alchemy of Tea exhibit, said Kris Larson, gallery director. The workshops are a place for students to incorporate what they are seeing and hearing into their own handmade art works.
In preparation for the fieldtrip, elementary students were asked to write an essay explaining why they would like to visit an art gallery. Students who wrote the best essays were invited to participate in the gallery tour and hands-on activities.
Touring the art gallery and being part of the workshop, broadens students understanding of art and culture, said Julie Gallow, art teacher at Humble Elementary School. We are very excited about being here for the first time. We look forward to continuing this and having more workshops planned for next year.
In addition to the art gallery tour, LSC-Kingwood professor Mari Omori talked about the history of tea and provided information and materials for students to create their own teabag artwork.
The fragility and golden hues found in this collection project the historical and spiritual roots of tea. At the same time, each artist's subjects are widely varied and bring a contemporary take on tea as a medium and an inspiration, Omori said.
I wanted to go to the workshop to learn more about tea. I learned how to use recycled teabags to be creative and design anything, said Dylan ...
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A Day In the Life of a News Anchor: Tom Abrahams Lectures at LSC-Montgomery
Lone Star College Montgomery News
Published on: April 27, 2015
Ever wondered what it is like behind the news scenes? Find out the inside scoop at a Lone Star College-Montgomery Academys for Life Long Learning (ALL) lecture taught by local weekend evening news anchor Tom Abrahams on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. in the auditorium at the LSC-Montgomery University Center at Montgomery.The ALL program is fortunate to be able to invite in a number of highly recognized speakers such as Abrahams, said ALL program manager Steven Gorman. This class provides members a chance to hear how the news is researched and selected to be shown to local residence, as well as offer a question and answer session. Abrahams, Channel 13s weekend evening news anchor, has traveled the world since 1999. From Chernobyl and the Panama Canal, to the Amazon jungle and the Black Sea, Abrahams has shown viewers how far away places affect our lives here in southeast Texas. He has produced special reports on subjects including the new space race, the 2008 presidential election, and the future of energy production and his award-winning reports include three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.His lecture, which is free and open to the public, will discuss how he covers national politics and stories that relate to energy, the environment, and the economy.ALL is a membership organization filled with lectures, seminars and discussions, with classes covering a variety of topics such as art, computer technology,personal growth, languages, history, travel and more.Each of the six colleges within Lone Star College offers continuing education for older, active adults through the ALL organization. Course offerings and program events vary with each campus.A small annual membership fee of $35 allows members to take academy courses free of charge or at a minimal rate. The annual membership lasts from September 1 to August 31.For more information about ALL, contact LSC-Montgomerys continuing education department at (936) 273 ...
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Few College Offices Open Through Winter Mini Mester
Lone Star College Tomball News
Published on: December 12, 2012
Most Lone Star College-Tomball offices will be closed for the Winter Holiday from Thursday, December 20 through Wednesday, January 2. Winter Mini Mester classes will be held in the South Building during this time. A staff member from advising will be available on days that classes are held in room South -175 from the hours of 8 am to noon. The LSC-Tomball Community Library will be open during this period, but hours will vary. For a complete list of Winter Break hours for all LSC-Tomball departments, please visit http://LoneStar.edu/tomball-contacts.
Normal business will resume Thursday, January 3.
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The PA Class of 2019 Receives Their Short White Coats
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On June 30, family and friends gathered in Betts Theater in the Marvin Center to celebrate the arrival of a new class of physician assistant (PA) students to the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). Karen Wright, PhD, PA-C, assistant dean for student life and academic support of health sciences, PA program director, and interim chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at SMHS, was the first to welcome the crowd gathered to the Class of 2019 Convocation and White Coat Ceremony.Keynote speaker, Aaron Henry, PA-C ’10, who currently serves as the medical director assistant for operations at Patient First and as an adjunct instructor in the PA program at SMHS, spoke to the new class about what it takes to be above average in the PA profession — passion, confidence, and humility.
Passion drives one’s ability to push through obstacles to achieve their goals, Henry said. He recalled the very first PAs, Navy corpsmen in the Vietnam War, as examples of courage. “During battle, the corpsmen were not only responsible for treating the injured, but also had to transport those men back to safety,” Henry explained. “Fear is a big motivator; they could have easily run away from the fight. But passion made them look death in the face in order to save the lives of others.”
Confidence, he continued, will come as students develop an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, as well as take advantage of the opportunity to learn from one another.
Finally, when it comes to humility, PAs must “never forget that being a PA means being a servant,” Henry said. He made his point with an example: When he was starting out as a PA, he had a patient who preferred to see an MD, rather than what he referred to as a “fake doctor.” After Henry informed the patient that ...
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UTA engineering professor earns lifetime achievement award from ICCES
The University of Texas at Arlington News Releases
The International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering and Sciences honored Kenneth Reifsnider of the UTA Research Institute for lifetime achievement.
Reifsnider is the director of the Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies at UTARI and a member of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering. ICCES specifically recognized Reifsnider’s pioneering contributions to science and applications of composite materials. He received his award at the organization’s conference in Madeira, Portugal, in June.
Kenneth Reifsnider, director of the Institute for Predictive Performance Methodologies at the UTA Research Institute, was recently honored for lifetime achievements by the International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering and Sciences.
“It is an honor to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from ICCES,” Reifsnider said. “After a career spent developing, testing and applying composite materials for use in dozens of applications from fuel cells to airplanes, it is gratifying to be recognized by an international group for my contributions to innovation, education and knowledge in the field.”
Reifsnider, who joined UTA in 2015 as a Presidential Distinguished Professor, has joint appointments at UTARI and in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He is an international expert on composite materials and has pioneered their development and application to aerospace structures, fuel cells, jet engines and turbines. Reifsnider’s lab, IPPM, specializes in developing polymer, metal and ceramic-based composites for structural, electrochemical, chemical processing, nuclear fuels and nuclear waste storage and chemical processing applications.
Reifsnider is emeritus director of the South Carolina SmartState Center for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells at the University of South Carolina, where he was credited with leading South Carolina’s fuel-cell initiative and the state’s effort to develop solid oxide fuel cells for applications in society. He has also held chaired faculty positions at the University of Connecticut and Virginia Tech, and visiting positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of Bristol, ...
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Maverick athletes serve meals to those in need
UT Arlington Mavs Blog
UTA student-athletes have developed a well-deserved reputation for actively serving the local community in a variety of positive ways. Today, women's basketball senior Rebekah VanDijk (right) and cross country runner Bailey Balmer assisted Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County by delivering meals to homebound residents of Arlington.
Rebekah and Bailey are members of UTA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which routinely receives recognition for leading student-athlete initiatives related to service in the community. The group serves Meals on Wheels approximately six times during the summer. Today they visited 10 homes throughout Arlington.For more information on Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, please click here.
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Levin Center at Wayne Law debuts online congressional oversight tutorials
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Levin Center at Wayne Law debuts online congressional oversight tutorialsJuly 13, 2017The Levin Center at Wayne State University Law School has launched 16 online tutorials on how to conduct congressional oversight investigations as part of its work to strengthen the effectiveness of legislative oversight efforts.
The tutorials, transcripts and supplemental materials, which are designed primarily for congressional staff, are available at law.wayne.edu/oversighttraining as part of the Levin Center’s Inside Oversight multimedia library.
“Congressional oversight is as important as ever as a means to investigate complex issues,” said former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, chair of the Levin Center at Wayne Law and the law school’s distinguished legislator in residence. “These online tutorials are intended to provide basic information to congressional staff on how to conduct fact-based, bipartisan, in-depth inquiries.”
Tutorials are 5 to 10 minutes in length and provide fact-finding tips from experienced investigators who worked for Levin during his leadership of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. They address such topics as how to conduct effective interviews, how to handle objections to information requests and how to run a bipartisan inquiry.
The Levin Center holds regular in-person oversight training workshops for congressional staff in collaboration with the Project on Government Oversight and The Lugar Center. The tutorials are intended to complement those workshops. The most recent training was a two-day “Congressional Oversight Boot Camp” on May 31 and June 1. It was the fifth such bipartisan, bicameral boot camp sponsored by the three organizations over the past two years. To date, more than 100 congressional staff members have benefited from the training.
A major effort of the Levin Center at Wayne Law is promoting effective, bipartisan, fact-based oversight by legislatures at the federal, state, local and international levels. The center was formed in honor of Levin’s 36 years of public service in the U.S. ...
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Longtime OSU supporter Neal Patterson passes away
Oklahoma State University - News and Communications
Oklahoma State University has expressed its sorrow and condolences on the passing of one of the university and athletic department's top alumni and donors. Neal Patterson died July 9 at the age of 67 from unexpected complications from a soft-tissue cancer that was diagnosed in January 2016. His funeral service was held today in Leawood, Ks.“The OSU family extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Neal Patterson,” said OSU President Burns Hargis. “Neal was one of OSU’s most successful graduates. He was a passionate visionary who helped revolutionize the computerization of hospital records. His generosity and support of OSU extended across many interests. We will miss him dearly.”
Patterson grew up near his family's farm in Manchester, Okla. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in business from Oklahoma State. He co-founded Cerner Corporation with two colleagues in 1979. Today, Cerner is the world's largest publicly traded health information technology company. FORTUNE recently named Cerner one of the world's most admired companies.
Patterson was instrumental in the creation of the OSU Center for Health Systems Innovation with gifts totaling $6 million. The Center for Health Systems Innovation, a collaborative effort of the Spears School and the OSU Center for Health Sciences, focuses on creating a comprehensive and coherent vision for health care problem-solving through market-based solutions.
Most recently, Patterson made a major gift to completely renovate the OSU Cowgirl Soccer Complex. The new facility will be a showcase for college soccer with club seats, plaza and upper bowl gathering areas and a north end zone terrace area and seating designed specifically for OSU students. The new facility will be named after Patterson. He also made major contributions to OSU’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
“A little over three years ago, the Center for Health Systems Innovation was initiated through the generous financial support of Neal Patterson,” ...
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In the Spotlight: July 13, 2017
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Roderick Townsend, assistant jumps coach for NAU track and field, was nominated for an Excellence in Sports Performance (ESPY) Award for best male athlete with a disability. Despite suffering permanent nerve damage to his right arm and shoulder at birth, Townsend has set multiple world records and won gold for the high jump and long jump T47 at the 2016 Paralympics.
Melissa Johnson, health sciences librarian at NAU’s Phoenix Biomedical Campus, received the 2017 MLCSCA First Time AHIP Award. She was one of two applicants selected by the Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona to be recognized for professional contributions made to the health information profession.
Ding Du, associate professor of finance, Pin Ng, professor of economics, and Alan Lew, professor of geography, planning and recreation, received the 2017 Charles R. Goeldner Article of Excellence Award for their article “Tourism and Economic Growth.” The award was presented to them at the 2017 Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference in June.
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SOFTBALL SIGNS WASHINGTON TRANSFER AND LOCAL PRODUCT KRYSTAL AUBERT
Athletics News
Jul 13, 2017
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento State head softball coach Lori Perez announced the program's third signee of the 2018 recruiting class with the inking of Washington transfer Krystal Aubert, who will enroll as a junior at the University in the fall.
Aubert, a 5-foot-8 third baseman/utility player, is a local product from Orangevale. Prior to playing the 2015 and 2016 seasons at Washington, Aubert prepped at Casa Roble High School where she was a 2014 California Medium Schools all-state and first team all-Metro selection.
During her two season at Washington, Aubert played a combined 84 games, including 40 starts. An honorable mention all-Pac 12 Conference selection as a freshman, she combined to hit .260 over two years for the Huskies with seven homers (two grand slams), 27 RBIs, five stolen bases, a .481 slugging percentage and an .847 ops. In addition, she committed just two errors in 72 chances (.972 fielding percentage), primarily playing in the outfield.
Washington combined for an 81-32 overall record and a 27-19 mark in the Pac-12 during her two seasons, including an NCAA Super Regional appearance in 2016 and a Regional spot in 2015. As a freshman in 2015, Aubert played in 47 games, batting .294 (20-for-68) with five homers, 21 RBIs, 11 walks and a .395 on-base percentage. She was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week after batting .833 (5-for-6) with three homers and 10 RBIs in a series against Stanford. She did not play during the 2017 season.
"We believe Krystal will make an impact right away both offensively and defensively," Perez said. "She can play many different positions, hit for power and is well known in the Sacramento area. I think fans will be excited to see her back home and playing in the Green and Gold. She will be a great addition in our quest to win a Big Sky Conference championship."
A 2014 graduate of Casa Roble High School in Orangevale, Aubert was a two-time conference MVP and four-time first team all-league selection for the Rams. That included a monster senior season in which she batted .494 with 34 runs, 11 doubles, seven homers and 28 RBIs.
In four seasons at Casa Roble (101 games), she hit .463 with 118 runs, 25 doubles, eight triples, 22 homers, 41 stolen bases, 109 RBIs, a .539 on-base percentage, .822 slugging percentage and a massive 1.361 ops. She played club ball for the All American Sports Academy.
Aubert is the third player to sign with Sacramento State, joining Martin Luther King High School outfielder Charizma Guzman and Foothill High School pitcher Jessica Seely (story).
Sacramento State Signees
| Name | Pos. | Yr. | Ht. | B/T | Hometown/Current School |
| Krystal Aubert | 3B/UT | Jr. | 5-8 | R/R | Orangevale, Calif./Washington |
| Charizma Guzman | OF | Fr. | 5-6 | L/R | Riverside, Calif./Martin Luther King HS |
| Jessica Seely | P | Fr. | 5-8 | R/R | Palo Cedro, Calif./Foothill HS |
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Vote for Merriman for Elite 90 Fan Favorite!
Case Western Reserve Athletic News
Jul 11, 2017
Case Western Reserve University fans can go online to vote for junior cross country/ track and field team member Sam Merriman for the Elite 90 Fan Favorite contest beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11th. Voting for the first round will be active through Friday, July 14 at 8:00 p.m.The link to vote is at http://athletics.case.edu/voteforsam or http://on.ncaa.com/Elite90. Fans can vote once per computer per day.Merriman won the NCAA's Elite 90 Award during the cross country season, after entering the NCAA Division III Championships with the highest grade point average among competitors at the event. The junior and Engineering Physics major entered the meet a perfect 4.0 grade point average, and went on to place 21st and earn All-America honors. Merriman, who was also named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team later in the year, claimed All-UAA First Team and All-Region honors during the 2016 cross country campaign as well, and was the top Division III finisher at the All-Ohio Championships.During the indoor track season, Merriman added an All-Region honor in the 3,000-meter run and claimed an All-UAA honor with a third-place finish in the 5,000-meter run. He went on to earn an All-Region honor in the 5,000-meter run during the outdoor season, breaking the school-record in the event with a time of 14:29.93, and winning the 5,000-meter title at the 2017 UAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.Merriman joins the 90 other winners of the NCAA's Elite 90 Award, presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average at each NCAA Championship event, in the voting for fan favorite. Vote totals will reset after the first round, with the top-30 vote-getters advancing to the semifinals from July 17 through July 18. Then, votes will reset again with the top-10 vote-getters will advance to the finals from July 19 through July 20.
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New program offers UWM students emergency financial help
The car breaks down. The babysitter gets sick. A trip to the emergency room puts an unexpected dent in an already tight budget.
Those are the types of money emergencies that can derail the education plans of college students who are already struggling financially.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has received a Great Lakes Dash Grant of $630,000 to help undergraduate students meet such financial emergencies and stay in class. Coupled with a contribution from the university, the new emergency funds program will have a total of $675,000 available over the next two years.
The Dash Grants, which start this fall, will allow the university to offer students more help in meeting emergency expenses. Eligible undergraduates can apply for a single grant of up to $1,000 through the program for non-academic expenses.
UWM is one of 32 four-year universities in six Midwestern states to receive one of the 2017 Dash Grants, which previously were given only to two-year campuses. The grant comes from the philanthropic arm of Great Lakes, a nonprofit provider and servicer of student loans.
The new grant will provide much-needed help for students facing unexpected expenses, according to UWM’s Dean of Students Office. Last year, the university had 7,550 students who had an estimated family contribution of less than $5,235, according to the office. These students, taking part in the Pell Grant program for low-income students, are among those most likely to have to drop out of class because of financial emergencies.
Currently, the office tries to meet the emergency needs of these students through a variety of programs, including gifts from donors and the Life Impact program for student parents. The office estimates that if the awards average $500, the new Dash Grants could help up to 660 students the first year and 690 the second year.
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Audiology Open House
Academic Calendar
Prospective students and their family and friends are welcome to attend our Open House to:1. tour our beautiful and state-of-the-art clinic2. meet the faculty, and3. chat with current studentsThe available dates are:M Aug 7, 201710:00 am – 12:00 pmF Dec 15, 2017 10:00 am – 12:00 pmF Mar 9 2017 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPlease RSVP Dr. Wilson at mwilson@niu.edu.If you can't attend the Open Houses on these dates, please e-mail Dr.
Wilson to arrange alternative meeting dates. We are always glad to show
you all the wonderful things that are happening at NIU Audiology.
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Thursday, July 13, 2017
Money Magazine Recognizes the Value of a Michigan Tech Education
In Money Magazine’s latest report on “Best Colleges for your Money,” Michigan Technological University ranked in the top 100 overall and in the top 50 among public universities.Money evaluated 2,400 colleges and universities using 27 criteria and winnowed the list to 711 colleges and universities that the publication considers “best colleges for your money.” Of those, Michigan Tech ranked 91st among all institutions—public and private—and 46th among public universities.
Michigan Tech also ranked sixth in the nation for early career salaries. Tech’s average early career salary for graduates is $63,400.
“It’s good to be recognized as a university that provides a strong return on investment for the cost of an education,” said President Glenn Mroz.
“Decision makers, families and students almost daily see news stories questioning the value of education at all levels,” he went on to say. “While financial returns are just one benefit of education, it’s an important one. and we are gratified to see that included in a ranking system. Many ranking schemes overlook this as well as opportunities for upward mobility of our nation’s families.”
Social Mobility
Money’s new rankings report that 47 percent of Michigan Tech’s low-income students have upper-middle class jobs by age 34.
“Social mobility is an important benefit of a Michigan Tech education, one that often goes unmentioned,” Mroz said.
Basing their data on the US Department of Education, Peterson’s, PayScale.com and Money/College Measures, the magazine assessed the quality of education, affordability and outcomes.
Quality measures include 6-year graduation rate, test scores of entering freshmen and student-faculty ratio. Affordability includes the net price of a degree, average student debt, student loan repayment default rate and affordability for low-income students. Outcomes include earnings within five years of graduation, mid-career earnings, the estimated market value of alumni’s average job skills and social mobility: the percentage of low-income students ...
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Best Value Ranking
SSU News
Sonoma State University has made Money magazine’s fourth annual Best Colleges for Your Money list, which ranks schools based on educational quality, affordability and graduate earnings.The rankings are the first to combine the most accurate pricing estimates available with students’ likely earnings after graduation and a unique analysis of how much “value” a college adds. The list, released July 10, includes a total of 19 California State University campuses.
The magazine’s methodology includes value-added calculations comparing expected and actual outcomes for graduation rates, student loan default rates, and earnings data. Money Magazine estimates a college’s “value add” by calculating its performance on important measures such as graduation rates, student loan default rates, and post-graduation earnings, after adjusting for the types of students it admits.
CSU campuses are frequently recognized as engines of social mobility due to their success in educating diverse students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. SSU made both of Washington Monthly’s and CollegeNet’s list of recently highlighted schools for doing the best job of helping students from low-income families attain degrees at affordable prices.
Sonoma State has previously been ranked in the Princeton Review's Top 381 Colleges in the nation for the past two years including “Best Western Colleges," and received a spot in May on Forbes “America’s Best Value Colleges” and “Top Colleges” list.
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CSUCI wins international award for online learning innovation
CSU Chanel Islands News
July 12, 2017 — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has won a New Media Consortium (NMC) Center of Excellence Award.CSUCI was one of two universities that were awarded the honor out of 14 finalists from around the world. The award recognizes NMC member institutions with an exceptional record of integrating technology with learning or creative expression.“The New Media Consortium’s Center of Excellence Award is the highest honor bestowed by the NMC,” said NMC Executive Director Eden Dahlstrom. “We are highly selective when we bestow this award and we don’t give out the CoE award every year. CSUCI’s untethered faculty development stood out as an exemplar of an innovative approach to building faculty digital literacy.”“CSU Channel Islands may be new, and our team may be small, but the work we are doing to support faculty creating new ways to teach and learn has an impact far beyond the boundaries of our campus,” said Michael Berman, Ph.D., Vice President of Technology & Innovation at CSUCI. “We are honored and thrilled that NMC has recognized this impact by naming us a Center of Excellence.”CSUCI Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Innovation Jill Leafstedt, Ph.D., said the University has taken an “untethered” approach when working with faculty members to integrate more technology into the classroom and to build digital literacy across the campus.“Untethered” means faculty members can access new information about digital classroom innovations at any time, at their convenience, rather than going to a conventional workshop.Also, the digital techniques developed by CSUCI’s Teaching & Learning Innovation are “scalable,” which has led to multiple campuses in the US and world-wide adopting and adapting CSUCI’s innovations.Digital teaching techniques are also humanized to assure that students develop deep human connections with their instructors and with each other, a factor that’s well-established to improve student success.“We’ve been working ...
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Cal Poly Pomona Ranked Among the Best Colleges for Quality and Affordability
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Cal Poly Pomona has been named one of the nation’s “Best Colleges for Your Money 2017” by Money magazine. The university was ranked #124, moving up 23 places from last year. Nineteen CSU campuses appeared on this year’s list.
In building their rankings, Money Magazine measured 27 factors in three categories:
Educational quality: Graduation rate, average freshman standardized test scores and student-to-faculty ratio;
Affordability: Total cost, debt on graduation, student loan repayments and affordability for low-income students; and
Alumni outcomes and success: Graduate’s earnings, socio-economic mobility, market value of alumni skills and job meaningfulness.
The rankings combine the most accurate pricing estimates available with students’ likely earnings after graduation and a unique analysis of how much “value” a college adds, according to Money magazine’s website. The value-added calculations compare expected and actual outcomes for graduation rates, student loan default rates, and earnings data, after adjusting for the types of students it admits.
Cal Poly Pomona’s high-quality education and relatively low tuition has also received recognition from PayScale on its 2017 Best Values Colleges list and the Equality of Opportunity Project, which included the university on its list of top 10 colleges that move graduates from low or middle-income families to the top 20 percent of American wage earners.
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CSUSB graduate Elyzabeth Green promoted to corporal at Redlands Police Department
CSUSB News
The Redlands Police Department recently held a ceremony to swear in three newly hired police officers, one newly hired dispatcher and two newly promoted police corporals.Newly promoted Cpl. Matthew Friesen joined the Redlands Police Department in 2014 after five years at the Banning Police Department. He was promoted to corporal in January. Friesen recently rotated from patrol to the Investigative Services Bureau where he serves as a detective.Friesen graduated from California Baptist University with a degree in behavioral science.
Newly promoted Cpl. Elyzabeth Green joined the Redlands Police Department as an officer in 2005. She was promoted to corporal in April. Green has worked various assignments including patrol and community policing and has served as a member of the RPD Honor Guard since 2010.Green holds a bachelor’s degree in social science from Cal State San Bernardino and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Redlands.Newly hired personnel sworn in during the ceremony include Officers Richard Plascencia, Laurel Falconieri and Nicholas Koahou.
Richard Plascencia had worked as a deputy for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department since 2014. He has an associate degree in liberal studies from Chaffey College.Laurel Falconieri came to the Redlands Police Department after working as a deputy for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the past year and a half. She has a bachelor’s degree in social science, with a double minor in women’s studies and anthropology.Nicholas Koahou joins the Redlands Police Department after seven years as an officer with the San Bernardino Police Department and, before that, four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public administration from California Baptist University.
As an officer with the San Bernardino Police Department, Koahou was one of the first responders on Dec. 2, 2015, when terrorists attacked the Inland Regional Center, killing 14 people ...
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Melalui Workshop Jurnalistik Diharapkan Lahir Kontributor Produktif
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UKM Area Komunitas Seni Sastra (AKSARA) sebagai salah satu pion lembaga yang memiliki peran strategis dalam meningkatkan citra UPI juga berkesempatan hadir memenuhi undangan Workshop Jurnalistik Bagi Sumber Daya Kehumasan di Lingkungan UPI Kampus Tasikmalaya. Rabu, (12/7/2017). Workshop yang dibuka secara resmi oleh Dr. Hj. Epon Nur’aeni, L. M.Pd selaku Wakil Direktur UPI Kampus Tasikmalaya digelar di Auditorium UPI Kampus Tasikmalaya.
Tak hanya menggelar Workshop Jurnalistik, dilaksankan juga prosesi pelantikan kontributor UPI Tasikmalaya oleh Dr. Yuliawan Kasma Hidayat, M.Si selaku Kepala Kantor Humas UPI. Dalam Workshop jurnalistik ini, dihadirkan beberapa pemateri yaitu Dr. Yuliawan Kasma Hidayat, M.Si., Askolani S.E, M.M., dan Deny Nurahmat, S.Pd. Dalam kesempatan tersebut, UKM AKSARA yang diwakili oleh Fauziyah Mahbubah turut hadir sebagai peserta undangan Workshop Jurnalistik.
Pada kesempatannya, Dr. Yuliawan Kasmahidayat, M.Si memaparkan arah kebijakan Humas UPI serta pentingnya peran Humas dan Kontributor di UPI Tasikmalaya. Selain itu, beliau juga menyatakan bahwa kontributor di web UPI meliputi penulis jurnal, berita, majalah, sampai wartawan mitra UPI berkesempatan meraih Penganugerahan Kontributor yang akan dilaksanakan pada Oktober mendatang.
Lebih lanjut, Askolani S.E, M.M selaku Kepala Seksi Liputan dan Dokumentasi Humas UPI memaparkan materi tentang Dasar-dasar Jurnalistik, Dokumentasi, dan Publikasi. Menurutnya, media di era sekarang cukup memberikan efek yang signifikan. Media memiliki fungsi ganda bahkan multi, tidak hanya berfungsi dalam mendistribusikan informasi, tapi juga sebagai sarana pembentuk opini, framing, marketing, pencitraan, hingga hoax. Dalam materinya, beliau menyatakan dari sekitar 40.000 civitas akademika UPI secara rata-rata hanya 100 orang yang mengunjungi situs www.upi.edu per bulannya, itu pun hanya 2,6 menit saja. Minimnya pengakses di web upi.edu berimplikasi pada peringkat UPI di webometrik.
Deny Nurahmat, S.Pd selaku Staff Kantor Humas UPI menjadi pemateri terakhir dengan materi pamungkas tentang Rumus Menulis Berita. Dalam menulis berita, 5W+1H menjadi rumus wajib agar berita yang dikemas tampil paripurna.
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At topping-off celebration, CU Denver gets in Student Wellness Center spirit
University News – CU Denver Today
It’s fitting that the CU Denver Student Wellness Center brims with opportunities to speed your pulse because, as student Alex Pong observed at the topping-off celebration, the facility will be the new heartbeat of our vibrant campus in the city.
The June ceremony attracted about 150 CU Denver students, faculty and staff as the final beam was hoisted onto the building at the corner of Speer Boulevard and Auraria Parkway. The energy that has infused the Student Wellness Center project – beginning with the student-driven effort that envisioned “a space of their own” and surged into last fall’s groundbreaking celebration – keeps growing and fueling everything that the center promises to become.
Meet your Student Wellness Center staff (and Milo the Lynx). At the topping-off celebration are, from left, Susie Lederer, peer educators coordinator; Kyle Smith, assistant director for wellness and outdoor pursuits; Milo the Lynx, mascot; Amber Long, executive director; Lauren Brown, assistant director for facilities and operations; and Brett Lagerblade, assistant director for competitive sports and camps.Amber Long, executive director of the Student Wellness Center, channeled that anticipation at the topping-off event. “Everything is a possibility right now, and the energy behind this project is phenomenal,” she said. Long encouraged the CU Denver community to bring her ideas they have for activities, partnerships and programming in the 85,000-square-foot facility that will feature a swimming pool, climbing wall, gymnasium, lounges, bike shop, outdoor pursuit center and fitness rooms.
‘Heart and soul of campus’
Raul Cardenas, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, signs the gold topping-off beam at the June celebration.The center is scheduled to open during spring semester 2018, and Pong, the outgoing Student Government Association (SGA) president, can’t wait. “This is really building our CU Denver identity. This is the legacy we will be leaving the university, and future students will know that this is now the heart ...
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W&M Men’s Track and Field Adds 15 for 2017-18
The William & Mary men's track and field team will add 15 newcomers to the roster this fall, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Alex Heacock '09 announced today. The class includes a grad transfer from the University of Cambridge in England, as well as eight in-state freshmen and recruits from as far away as Oregon, Florida, and Massachusetts. Ten of the 15 athletes will also join the Tribe's 17-time Colonial Athletic Association Champion cross country team."This is the deepest men's class we have put together in a while, in terms of both size and talent," said Heacock," and I believe this group has the potential to make a profound impact on our program in the years to come. Our staff did a great job in securing some great in-state talent, while bringing in more strong prospects from across the country and the world. We are excited to get to work with these student-athletes upon their arrival to campus this fall."Following is a brief look at each member of the incoming class.John Cacciatore - Distance
Indialantic, Fla./Satellite1,600m - 4:20.60
3,200m - 9:21.85Eighth in the Florida state championships 1,600m as a senior ... Finished fourth in the state cross country championships in 2016.Kelly Cook, Jr. - Throws
Buena Vista, Va./Parry McCluerShot Put - 58-1
Discus - 178-2Swept the Virginia 1A titles in the shot put both indoors and outdoors as a senior ... Two-time state champion in the discus ... Longest throw in the Virginia high school ranks (all divisions) this spring in the discus.Michael Fairbanks - Pole Vault
Fairfax Station, Va./South CountyPole Vault - 15-9.5Swept the Virginia 6A state titles in the pole vault as a senior.Evan Goodell - Distance
St. Louis, Mich./St. Louis1,600m - 4:18.18
3,200m - 9:05.06Finished in the top three of the Michigan state cross country championships twice ... Won back-to-back state ...
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Desert Studies Institute Featured in Latest Boise State Podcast
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The Desert Studies Institute at Boise State University is a cooperative program between the Department of Anthropology and Celebration Park, located about 40 miles south of campus.
The mission of the institute is to provide educational programs and presentations concerning the prehistory, history, ecology and politics of Idaho’s desert environments and deserts around the world. You can learn more about the Desert Studies Institute in the latest edition of the Boise State Podcast featuring professor Mark Plew from the Department of Anthropology.
Learn even more about institute and how you can get involved on the Desert Studies Institute website.
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UVU Hosts STEM-Centered Sci-Tech EXPO on July 14
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University Marketing & Communications: Layton Shumway | 801-863-6863 | LShumway@uvu.edu
Utah Valley University will welcome more than 600 Utah middle-school students to campus on Friday, July 14, for the Sci-Tech EXPO, a major one-day event providing hands-on experiences designed to engage and inspire students to pursue college studies in preparation for career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The goal of the EXPO is to create STEM career awareness and insight of the practical application of a STEM degree through engaging presentations, workshops, competitions, live demonstrations, and keynote speakers. Business and industry professionals will present innovative, interactive workshops that will help students see the benefits of obtaining a college education and spark students’ interest in becoming the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Involving students in science-related interactive activities will aid in providing transformational and memorable experiences necessary to help students commit to careers in STEM fields. Activities spanning a wide spectrum of scientific and technical fields will be presented such as: computer gaming, digital media, sound engineering, cancer research, space exploration, the physics of flying, and much more. Students will have the opportunity to personally interact with leading STEM professionals representing corporations, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and universities providing a chance to ask questions and learn what it takes to become a STEM professional.
By bringing together corporate, scientific, and community leaders to provide programming and pre-workforce development opportunities to the next generation of STEM professionals, students will learn how important and integral STEM careers are in keeping our Nation competitive, globally secure, and prosperous.
The EXPO will enhance students’ 21st-century STEM skills by engaging students in unique learning environments and promoting new STEM educational practices.
The Sci-Tech EXPO will be the platform that will connect UTAH PREP students to a community of scientific and engineering leaders empowering them to succeed and to become a new generation of innovators ...
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University of Wyoming Calendar for July 17-23 | News
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July 13, 2017
These are among the activities scheduled July 17-23 at the University of Wyoming:
Tuesday, July 18, 7 p.m. -- Planetarium show, “Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter.” Tickets cost $3 for students and $4 for non-students, Physical Sciences Building basement. Advance tickets are available in the Physical Sciences Building, Room 204.
Wednesday, July 19, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. -- The Still Tide, an indie rock band, will perform for the UW Summer Programs concert series on Simpson Plaza. Free.
Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. -- Planetarium show, “Overcoming Armageddon.” A free STAR Observatory tour (weather dependent) follows at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $3 for students and $4 for non-students, Physical Sciences Building basement. Advance tickets are available in the Physical Sciences Building, Room 204.
A variety of exhibitions can be seen at the UW Art Museum in the Centennial Complex, 2111 Willett Drive in Laramie. The museum is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Dinosaur skeletons, ancient mammal fossils and other exhibits are on display in the UW Geological Museum, open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
The UW Department of Botany’s Williams Conservatory is open to the public Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
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Chancellor to Serve as Presiding Co-Chair for Northwest Arkansas Council
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Chancellor Steinmetz plans to encourage collaboration between higher education and the Northwest Arkansas community.
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For Kogod Students, 4 Tips for Building Your Business Career
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Credit: Randy Nordby
Randy Nordby, Kogod’s new program director for the MS Finance and MS Real Estate programs, is all about making a contribution. He’s an innovator—one who improves whatever he’s working on, wherever he’s working. “It’s my focus everywhere I go. If there’s an opportunity to step up, I take it,” Nordby says.
He’s got 13 years of experience and a slew of current positions to prove it. He’s Finance Coordinator for Kogod’s MBA@American program. He serves on the CFA Institute’s board, and is helping the CFTC develop their education program. And, most impressively, he recently passed the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Level II exam—a credential only 150 people hold worldwide.
He wants to pay his experience forward to his students. He hopes his knowledge will help them win their dream jobs—Nordby’s ultimate goal. “We don’t make cars or build products here. We help students prepare for jobs,” Nordby says. “I consider myself a success if every student I teach gets the job that they want.”
So, how do students build their dream careers? Below, Nordby shares his words of wisdom: four tips, garnered from his own years of success, on how to build—and advance—one’s business career. It’s one more way for him to make a contribution—one he hopes will inspire students to become innovators, too.
#1 Manage Up
“I’m always looking for areas where I can make suggestions. It’s how I’ve advanced in my career.”
Nordby recalls starting his first job out of college at a call center at Sallie Mae. He spoke to 200 debt-ridden students a day, advising them on how to repay their loans. “I asked, ‘What can I do to prepare myself?'" I wanted to be the most knowledgeable person there.Fast-forward ...
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NBC's Today Profiles EOP Student Pacielly Morelo as she Starts her UAlbany Journey
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ALBANY, N.Y. (July 13, 2017) -- For Pacielly Morelo, the University at Albany's Educational Opportunities Program is providing her with a way to pay back all of the sacrifices her parents made when the immigrated from Columbia to provide a better life for their children.
Pacielly and her brother have been raised in a single-parent household since she was five years-old. That was when her mom passed away from cancer. It was also when her father, having given up on his own dreams to attend college to support his young family, made a promise to his children that they would go where he hadn't.
Incoming freshman Pacielly Morelo
In order to keep that promise, Pacielly has devoted her life to doing well in school and giving back to the community. She serves as a youth leader, a member of the youth government and a Y-scholar for the YMCA. She has devoted countless hours to serving as a role model for underprivileged children.
This fall, Pacielly will become the first person in her family to attend a four-year school. In doing so, she is fulfilling the dreams of her father -- whom she calls her hero.
But her father would call Pacielly his hero, for all she has done to better herself and those around her. And now for her work, Pacielly is being recognized by NBC's Today Show, with a little help from JC Penney.
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Clemson trustees approve lowest tuition increase in 20 years for 2017-18 academic year
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CLEMSON — Consistent with its ongoing commitment to providing a world-class college education at an affordable cost, Clemson University’s board of trustees Thursday approved the smallest percentage tuition increase for South Carolina resident students in two decades for the academic year that begins in August.
The trustees approved a 2.75 percent tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students, or $197 per semester for a full time-student. Out-of-state undergraduate tuition will increase by 4.25 percent, or $727 per semester. Starting in the fall of 2017, posted tuition and fees for full-time South Carolina residents will be $7,356 per semester and $17,827 for non-resident students.
While much attention is given to the “sticker price” of a college education, Clemson students, on whole, pay far less than full tuition due to significant financial assistance offered by the university and the state of South Carolina, among other sources. As a result, 51 percent of Clemson students graduate without debt, compared to only 31 percent of college graduates nationally.
Additionally, the average out-of-pocket cost for an in-state freshman is 36 percent of the university’s posted price for tuition and fees and 99 percent of Clemson freshmen receive some sort of scholarship assistance from the state of South Carolina. More than two-thirds of Clemson’s undergraduate students are from South Carolina.
“Clemson University was founded to fulfill Thomas Green Clemson’s vision of a high seminary of learning and to provide an affordable, high-quality university to serve the citizens of South Carolina,” President James P. Clements said. “That commitment remains unwavering today as demonstrated by our trustees’ decision to approve small increases in tuition for the upcoming year.
“This increase will allow the university to continue to provide the high-quality education for which Clemson has become widely known while ensuring affordability and accessibility to our students.”
Students will see modest increases in the cost of housing and dining services in the upcoming year. The university offers a ...
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Vin Scully Receives Icon Award at the 2017 ESPYS
Fordham Newsroom
Legendary sports broadcaster Vin Scully, FCRH ’49, received the Icon Award last night at the 2017 ESPY Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
Scully, who got his start in broadcasting as an undergraduate at WFUV during the 1940s and is often called the dean of Fordham-trained sportscasters, retired last October after nearly seven decades as the voice of the Dodgers. He holds the record for the longest tenure of any broadcaster with a single pro sports team. “That’s what you should do with a gift—share it,” said actor Bryan Cranston, who presented Scully with the award.
In a brief acceptance speech, Scully demonstrated the winsome, lyrical style that has endeared him to generations of sports fans. He reflected on his lifelong “love affair” with baseball and on the many accolades he has received.
“God gave us memories so we can have roses in December, and in the December of my years, I have collected so many roses and cherished each and every one of them,” he said. “And you give me a rose tonight to join my collection for all those years.”
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HORNET STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN EXACTLY 100 SPRING ALL-ACADEMIC HONORS
Athletics News
Jul 13, 2017
Big Sky All-Academic TeamAmerican Athletic All-Academic TeamWAC All-Academic TeamBig West All-Academic TeamSACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento State student-athletes totaled exactly 100 conference all-academic selections during the spring season.The group had 54 Big Sky all-academic honors in the sports of men's and women's golf, men's and women's outdoor track and field, men's and women's tennis, and softball. In addition, 28 rowers received American Athletic Conference all-academic honors, 12 Hornet baseball players received WAC all-academic accolades, and six beach volleyball players earned Big West all-academic honors.In all, Sacramento State totaled 186 conference all-academic selections during the 2016-17 academic year. That number continues to rise as the department had 173 all-academic selections during the 2015-16 school year, 131 in 2014-15, and 93 in 2013-14.In the spring, Sacramento State's Big Sky sports saw women's outdoor track and field record 18 all-academic honors while men's outdoor track and field had 13. Softball had six student-athletes earn the award, while men's tennis, women's tennis and women's golf each had five. Men's golf totaled two.To be eligible for Big Sky all-academic honors, a student-athlete must have met and/or exceeded the following minimum requirements: 1) Participated in at least half of the team's competitions; 2) Achieved a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) at the conclusion of the most recently completed term; 3) Completed at least one academic term at his/her current Big Sky institution.The requirements for WAC Baseball all-academic honors are identical though pitchers are eligible if they competed in at least 20 percent of the team's contests.To be eligible for Big West all-academic accolades, student-athletes have to maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, complete one full year at the member institution prior to the season for which the award is being received (at least a sophomore academically) and compete in at least 50 percent of their team's contests.To be eligible for American all-academic honors, a nominee must have attained a minimum ...
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Montemagno appointed chancellor of SIU Carbondale
SIU News
July 13, 2017Montemagno appointed chancellor of SIU Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, has appointed Carlo Montemagno, a professor of engineering who founded and currently leads the interdisciplinary Ingenuity Lab based at the University of Alberta in Canada, as the next chancellor of SIU Carbondale.
The board approved the appointment July 13, 2017, at its meeting in Springfield. Montemagno was nominated for consideration by SIU System President Randy Dunn and begins his new role Aug. 15.
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Dr. Montemagno (pronounced mont-a-MAHN-yo) will be available to meet with media representatives on Monday, July 17. Time and location are to be determined.
Montemagno is an internationally recognized expert in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering, focusing his work on linking multiple disciplines to solve problems in areas of health, energy and the environment.
In addition to leading the Ingenuity Lab, which connects organizations and researchers from across the Province of Alberta, he serves as director of the biomaterials program for the Canadian Research Council’s National Institute for Nanotechnology as well as research chair in intelligent nanosystems for the Canadian National Research Council.
Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Alberta, he was the founding dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a professor of bioengineering at the University of Cincinnati.
He also served as a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, founding chair of the Department of Bioengineering and co-director of the NASA Center for Cell Mimetic Space Exploration at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Other previous roles include serving as director of the biomedical engineering graduate program and associate professor at Cornell University, group leader in the environmental research division at Argonne National Laboratories at the University of Chicago, and as a U.S. naval officer working with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Montemagno has received a number of awards for his scientific work, ...
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Men's Basketball Announces Annual Golf Outing
Humboldt State University Athletics
ARCATA, Calif. – Men's basketball Head Coach Steve Kinder announced details for the 2017 Hoopster Golf Tournament. The event will be held at Beau Pre Golf Course on Sunday, Sept. 10.The entry fee is $125 and includes green fee, tee prize, a gift bag, the awards ceremony and a barbecue lunch. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with a shotgun start scheduled for 10 a.m.To sign up or for event details please contact Coach Kinder at 707-599-5497.Print Friendly Version
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African-American veterans in mental health care are not as activated as White veterans : Newscenter : School of Medicine
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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Montgomery College Adjunct Professor Pens Op-Ed in the Baltimore Sun
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Category: FeaturesPublished: Jul 13 2017 12:00AM Montgomery College Adjunct Professor Philip Bonner penned and op-ed in The Baltimore Sun. Professor Bonner's piece, titled "We must restore integrity to our election process," can be read here. Related MediaBaltimoreSun.png
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The Preposition 'At': How its Usage Has Changed
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The American language seems to change as much as our attention span. Somewhere in the midst of this change, more and more of us are ending our sentences with the word “at.” What was once considered a major faux pas in public speaking has been creeping into the mainstream.Examples: Where is the meeting at? Where are we at? Where’s the tuna fish at? While it has always been a general rule that sentences cannot end in a preposition, there are exceptions. Examples: What did you step on? vs. On what did you step? Of course the first example is perfectly acceptable. The difference with the preposition “at” is that to remove it does not change the meaning of the sentence. Examples without “at”: Where is the meeting? Where are we? Where’s the tuna fish? It may be wise to amend your speech pattern depending on the audience you are trying to reach. For example, professional presentations or job interviews may be places to avoid “sloppy speak” so as not to give the wrong impression. Also, be careful not to write the way you speak. What you may get away with at the lunch table will never work on a school assignment. If you have questions, refer to Grammarly.com – you’ll see exactly where you’re at.
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Fiske Guide to Colleges 2018 lists Miami among the nation's best
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Miami University’s strong academic reputation, dedicated and accomplished faculty, high-caliber students, and high graduation rates are praised in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2018, a guide of the “best and most interesting” schools.
The guide commends Miami for its strong emphasis on liberal arts and its opportunities for research, travel abroad and leadership.
This year’s edition includes information on more than 300 four-year universities out of more than 2,200 considered. Miami is one of 13 Ohio public and private universities featured in the guide.
Fiske refers to Miami’s strength in providing experiential learning opportunities with requirements promoting competency in written communication as well as critical-thinking skills.
Frequent campus events and special guest speakers encourage engagement on issues of difference, diversity and privilege.
The guide also said, “Undergraduate research gets a lot of attention at Miami . . . including the competitive Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program, which gives 100 students a stipend, free tuition, and a project allowance to complete a nine-week faculty-mentored project.”
“The academic climate at Miami is both competitive and collaborative,” said one student. “Students are encouraged to work together, but each student is also individually motivated to succeed.”
Another student said, “Every time I step foot on campus, I just want to be a better version of me, and it is amazing that I am able to do that through the resources of the institution.”
Miami professors are praised by a quoted student as “extremely knowledgeable and … dedicated to assisting students both in their educational and personal development.”
In the Fiske Guide list for preprofessionals, Miami is noted for being a:
Public university strong in architecture and interior design.
Public university strong in business.
Major university strong in music.
Other programs noted include:
Finance
Marketing
Accountancy
Psychology
Biology
International Studies
Interactive Media Studies
Gerontology
The Fiske Guide to Colleges was first published more than 30 years ago. Miami consistently appears among featured schools.
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UNCG ranks third among NC public universities according to College Choice
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UNCG ranks third among public universities and sixth among all colleges and universities in North Carolina according to the 2017 College Choice “25 Best Colleges in North Carolina” list.
The rankings highlight UNCG’s renowned College of Visual and Performing Arts, as well as degree programs in business and the sciences and the university’s “fantastic master and doctoral degrees.”
College Choice is an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college. The rankings are based on National Center for Education Statistics data related to academic quality, student body diversity and return on investment.
To view the full list of top North Carolina colleges and universities, click here.
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