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Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on . IN GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONAcademic Competitiveness (AC) Grant Program Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program Grants and Scholarships available in NEWSSJC Celebrates Black History Month with Guest LecturerRutgers’ Chabad Partners with Medical Center to Take Volunteerism to New Level A suite of room at the newly expanded campus facility will serve observant families of hospital patients. Hot Topic: Why M.I.A.’s Middle Finger Matters Did you catch that middle finger during the Super Bowl halftime show? Rutgers' Ellen Goodman says those kinds of antics impact our airwaves. She sees similarities between M.I.A.'s finger and Janet Jackson's infamous 'wardrobe malfunction.' Hot Topic: Why M.I.A.’s Middle Finger Matters Did you catch that middle finger during the Super Bowl halftime show? Rutgers' Ellen Goodman says those kinds of antics impact our airwaves. She sees similarities between M.I.A.'s finger and Janet Jackson's infamous 'wardrobe malfunction.' CU-Boulder study shows global glaciers, ice caps shedding billions of tons of mass annually Earth’s glaciers and ice caps outside of the regions of Greenland and Antarctica are shedding roughly 150 billion tons of ice annually, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder. The research effort is the first comprehensive satellite study of the contribution of the world’s melting glaciers and ice caps to global sea level rise and indicates they are adding roughly 0.4 millimeters annually, said CU-Boulder physics Professor John Wahr, who helped lead the study. The measurements are important because the melting of the world’s glaciers and ice caps, along with Greenland and Antarctica, pose the greatest threat to sea level increases in the future, Wahr said. The researchers used satellite measurements taken with the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment, or GRACE, a joint effort of NASA and Germany, to calculate that the world’s glaciers and ice caps had lost about 148 billion tons, or about 39 cubic miles of ice annually from 2003 to 2010. The total does not count the mass from individual glacier and ice caps on the fringes of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets -- roughly an additional 80 billion tons. “This is the first time anyone has looked at all of the mass loss from all of Earth’s glaciers and ice caps with GRACE,” said Wahr. “The Earth is losing an incredible amount of ice to the oceans annually, and these new results will help us answer important questions in terms of both sea rise and how the planet’s cold regions are responding to global change.” A paper on the subject is being published in the Feb. 9 online edition of the journal Nature. The first author, Thomas Jacob, did his research at CU-Boulder and is now at the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières, in Orléans, France. Other paper co-authors include Professor Tad Pfeffer of CU-Boulder’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research and Sean Swenson, a former CU-Boulder physics doctoral student who is now a researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder. “The strength of GRACE is that it sees everything in the system,” said Wahr. “Even though we don’t have the resolution to look at individual glaciers, GRACE has proven to be an exceptional tool.” Traditional estimates of Earth’s ice caps and glaciers have been made using ground-based measurements from relatively few glaciers to infer what all of the unmonitored glaciers around the world were doing, he said. Only a few hundred of the roughly 200,000 glaciers worldwide have been monitored for a decade or more. Launched in 2002, two GRACE satellites whip around Earth in tandem 16 times a day at an altitude of about 300 miles, sensing subtle variations in Earth’s mass and gravitational pull. Separated by roughly 135 miles, the satellites measure changes in Earth’s gravity field caused by regional changes in the planet’s mass, including ice sheets, oceans and water stored in the soil and in underground aquifers. A positive change in gravity during a satellite approach over Greenland, for example, tugs the lead GRACE satellite away from the trailing satellite, speeding it up and increasing the distance between the two. As the satellites straddle Greenland, the front satellite slows down and the trailing satellite speeds up. A sensitive ranging system allows researchers to measure the distance of the two satellites down to as small as 1 micron -- about 1/100 the width of a human hair -- and to calculate ice and water amounts from particular regions of interest around the globe using their gravity fields. For the global glaciers and ice cap measurements, the study authors created separate “mascons,” large, ice-covered regions of Earth of various ovate-type shapes. Jacob and Wahr blanketed 20 regions of Earth with 175 mascons and calculated the estimated mass balance for each mascon. The CU-led team also used GRACE data to calculate that the ice loss from both Greenland and Antarctica, including their peripheral ice caps and glaciers, was roughly 385 billion tons of ice annually. The total mass ice loss from Greenland, Antarctica and all Earth’s glaciers and ice caps from 2003 to 2010 was about 1,000 cubic miles, about eight times the water volume of Lake Erie, said Wahr. “The total amount of ice lost to Earth’s oceans from 2003 to 2010 would cover the entire United States in about 1 and one-half feet of water,” said Wahr, also a fellow at the CU-headquartered Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences. The vast majority of climate scientists agree that human activities like pumping huge amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is warming the planet, an effect that is most pronounced in the polar regions. One unexpected study result from GRACE was that the estimated ice loss from high Asia mountains -- including ranges like the Himalaya, the Pamir and the Tien Shan -- was only about 4 billion tons of ice annually. Some previous ground-based estimates of ice loss in the high Asia mountains have ranged up to 50 billion tons annually, Wahr said. “The GRACE results in this region really were a surprise,” said Wahr. “One possible explanation is that previous estimates were based on measurements taken primarily from some of the lower, more accessible glaciers in Asia and were extrapolated to infer the behavior of higher glaciers. But unlike the lower glaciers, many of the high glaciers would still be too cold to lose mass even in the presence of atmospheric warming.” “What is still not clear is how these rates of melt may increase and how rapidly glaciers may shrink in the coming decades,” said Pfeffer, also a professor in CU-Boulder’s civil, environmental and architectural engineering department. “That makes it hard to project into the future.” According to the GRACE data, total sea level rise from all land-based ice on Earth including Greenland and Antarctica was roughly 1.5 millimeters per year annually or about 12 millimeters, or one-half inch, from 2003 to 2010, said Wahr. The sea rise amount does not include the expansion of water due to warming, which is the second key sea-rise component and is roughly equal to melt totals, he said. “One big question is how sea level rise is going to change in this century,” said Pfeffer. “If we could understand the physics more completely and perfect numerical models to simulate all of the processes controlling sea level -- especially glacier and ice sheet changes -- we would have a much better means to make predictions. But we are not quite there yet.” Contact: John Wahr, 303-492-8349John.Wahr@colorado.edu Tad Pfeffer, 303-492-3480Tad.Pfeffer@colorado.edu Jim Scott, CU media relations, 303-492-3114Jim.Scott@colorado.edu“The Earth is losing an incredible amount of ice to the oceans annually, and these new results will help us answer important questions in terms of both sea rise and how the planet’s cold regions are responding to global change,” said CU-Boulder physics Professor John Wahr, who helped lead the study. Natural Sciences, Engineering, Environment, Institutes GRACE mission measures global ice mass changes Discovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Research Collaborations, Student Researchvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); GRACE mission measures global ice mass changes An animation shows the location of mountain glaciers and ice caps around the world with data from the GRACE mission to show recent trends in ice mass loss or gain. (Courtesy NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio) Topic: Academics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Environment, InstitutesRelated stories: CU-Boulder study shows global glaciers, ice caps shedding billions of tons of mass annually Women’s Basketball Defeated by Allegheny (Pa.) College HIRAM, OHIO – Three players scored in double-figures, but it would not be enough as the Hiram College women’s basketball team lost a 70-56 decision against Allegheny (Pa.) College tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 8) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers drop to 7-15 overall and [...] Men’s Basketball Posts Win Against Allegheny (Pa.) College HIRAM, OHIO – Senior guard Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) poured in a game-high 26 points as the Hiram College men’s basketball team beat Allegheny (Pa.) College, 83-68, tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 8) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] Following tonight’s game, the Terriers improve to 13-9 overall and 6-7 in [...] Columnist Matthew Tully will discuss new book chronicling troubled IPS school at IU's CEEP Policy Chat Iconic Broadway talent Bernadette Peters performing at IU Auditorium on Feb. 25 Members of IU vocal groups Ladies First, Straight No Chaser sing backup during Super Bowl halftime show Women's Soccer Announces 2012 Schedule Women's Soccer KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - - Ten home matches highlight the 2012 Truman women’s soccer fall schedule, released Tuesday by head coach Mike Cannon. Statement Regarding Conference Alignment General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Truman (Mo.) State University Director of Athletics Jerry Wollmering has issued a statement regarding the University’s current conference alignment. Wrestling To Host MIAA Duals Sunday Wrestling KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman wrestling team will host the MIAA Duals on Sunday in Pershing Arena. The quadrangular meet will also feature Lindenwood University, Central Missouri and Fort Hays State and will get underway at 1:00 p.m. Tigers Tandem Lead In Victory Over Bulldogs Women's Basketball HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays (Kan.) State University Tigers used 11 second half block shots to defeat Truman 63-56 on Wednesday night on the road. Junior guard Becka McHenry matched her career and season high for the second consecutive game with 24 points. The Bulldogs will take on McKendree (Ill.) in non-conference action on Saturday night on the road. Norton Leads All Players with 18 Points in Road Setback Men's Basketball HAYS, Kan. - - The Fort Hays (Kan.) State men’s basketball team used a 27-5 run that spanned the intermission en route to handing Truman a 76-57 loss in Gross Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday night. Junior guard Tom Norton led all players with 18 points for the Bulldogs. UC Riverside Named a Best Value University News The University of California Riverside has been named one of the top 75 best value public undergraduate schools in the nation, according to a list published this week by The Princeton Review. Best, Mangan, And Raso Earn Preseason All-MAAC Accolades Women's Lacrosse Stags tabbed second in preseason coaches poll. Women's Hoops Can't Get Over The Hump At Marymount Youngsters Help Men's Hoops March Over Marymount Columnist Matthew Tully will discuss new book chronicling troubled IPS school at IU's CEEP Policy Chat Iconic Broadway talent Bernadette Peters performing at IU Auditorium on Feb. 25 Members of IU vocal groups Ladies First, Straight No Chaser sing backup during Super Bowl halftime show Sophomore football player wins USA PL state powerlift John Vercauteren, a sophomore offensive lineman on the Lakeland College football team, finished first in his weight class and second in team pound-for-pound at the U.S. A. Powerlifting State Powerlifting Meet in Milwaukee on Jan. 28. Vercauteren, who competed at the 242-pound weight class in the Teen Division, lifted a total of 1,480 pounds, including 600 pounds in squat, 501 pounds in the dead lift and a state-record 380 pounds in the bench press. Distinct from weightlifting, a sport made up of two lifts, powerlifting consists of three lifts: the squat, bench press and deadlift. Competitors get three attempts at each discipline with the highest lift counting towards the total. The USAPL is a drug-free powerlifting organization that is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), the governing body of powerlifting internationally. The IPF is comprised of member federations from eighty-three countries on six continents. Vercauteren became interested in the sport in high school after realizing the importance for strength and mass on the football field. "I've always wanted to be strong," said Vercauteren. "I remember watching the 1998 World's Strongest Man competition and wanting to be like that, so I started to get active in the sport and its stuck with me ever since." Vercauteren was a senior in high school at his first competition and by the time he was ready for his second, he had invested in a squat suit and knee wraps. While there, he met Matt Gunville, one of Wisconsin's best raw lifters at the 242-pound class and a 2002 Lakeland College graduate. "It was by chance that I met Matt," said Vercauteren. "He's been helping me out ever since and spends a lot of his own personal time training me. If it wasn't for Matt, I wouldn't still be in powerlifting." The 6-foot-1 powerlifter will compete in his last Teen Division meet this June at the Badger Open Meet in Neenah, Wis. Vercauteren hopes to break the teen squat record of 625 pounds, extend his bench record to well-over 400 pounds, break the total weight record and even take a shot at the dead lift record, all before he turns 20-years-old on July 13. "I'm not concerned with where I place," said Vercauteren. "I look to break records and always strive for personal bests." Lecture features Dead Man Walking author Sister Helen Prejean Lecture Sister Helen Prejean will discuss capital punishment at TU’s Lorton Performance Center on February 21 at 6 p.m. Men's Basketball: Lafayette 90 vs Army 74, (F) Lafayette @ Army. West Point, N.Y. Women's Basketball: Army 62 vs Lafayette 47, (F) Army @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. [Cheer and Dance] KWU Spirit Teams to hold Stunt and Tumble Clinic on February 12 The Kansas Wesleyan University Spirit Teams will hold a Stunt and Tumble Clinic on Sunday, February 12, at the Salina Y, 570 YMCA Drive, from Noon until 3 p.m. [Women's Basketball] Coyote women face No.17 Southwestern on Thursday LIVE VIDEOLIVE AUDIOLIVE STATSThursday night will be no easy task for the Kansas Wesleyan women as they host No. 17 ranked Southwestern College at 6 p.m., inside Mabee Arena on the Kansas Wesleyan campus.The game has been selected by the KCAC as the KCAC Women's Basketball Game of the Week, and will be broadcast by Wichita radio station KGSO 1410 Sports Radio. The game will also be broadcast live on the Internet on the KCAC Broadcast Network (www.kcacsports.com/watchlive). The game can be heard locally on KSAL-FM, Classic Hits 104.9 FM (online at www.1049classichits.com). A link to live stats is available on the KWU Athletic website (www.kwucoyotes.com) along the right side of the page. [Men's Basketball] Wesleyan men host Southwestern on Thursday LIVE VIDEOLIVE AUDIOLIVE STATSThe Kansas Wesleyan Men's Basketball team looks to snap its long losing streak as the Coyotes host Southwestern College on Thursday night at 8 p.m., inside Mabee Arena.The game has been selected by the KCAC as the KCAC Men's Basketball Game of the Week, and will be broadcast by Wichita radio station KGSO 1410 Sports Radio. The game will also be broadcast live on the Internet on the KCAC Broadcast Network (www.kcacsports.com/watchlive). The game can be heard locally on KSAL-FM, Classic Hits 104.9 FM (online at www.1049classichits.com). A link to live stats is available on the KWU Athletic website (www.kwucoyotes.com) along the right side of the page. Catholic Conference director to speak here next week on ‘Why Marriage Matters’ For Students Jason Adkins will speak at noon Wednesday in Koch Commons. Provost of Pittsburgh Oratory to discuss John Henry Newman in lecture here Monday See/Hear/Do The Center for Catholic Studies is hosting this lecture on Newman and the Oratory of St. Philip Neri. Spring semester yoga offered Mondays on Minneapolis campus See/Hear/Do Hatha yoga classes will be held for students, faculty and staff from Feb. 13 through April 16. Want to be a radio DJ? For Students KUST radio will hold an informational meeting at noon today. Second annual Education for Everyone program features ‘Fidgety Fairy Tales’ See/Hear/Do The event teaches positive portrayals of children with mental health issues. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's Information Networking Institute Launches Novel Online Information Assurance Program for Global Leaders cit The Executive Master of Science in Information Assurance (ExecMSIA) Program offers a concentration in cyber forensics and incident response or resilience management. Award-Winning Marian Anderson String Quartet to Play at Occidental The critically acclaimed Marian Anderson String Quartet will perform at Occidental on Friday, March 2. The 7:30 p.m. concert is free and open to the public. Oxy Named "Best Value" College Occidental is a 2012 “Best Value College” based on the quality of academics, cost of attendance, and financial aid, according to the Princeton Review. Kwame Anthony Appiah to Speak at Occidental Commencement Kwame Anthony Appiah, internationally known philosopher, cultural theorist, and author, will deliver the commencement address at Occidental College’s 125th anniversary graduation ceremony on May 15. SJC Celebrates Black History Month with Guest Lecturer Softball Fact Book and Virtual Guide Online Now Softball The 2012 Texas State softball fact book and virtual guide are now available online. The fact book provides detailed information about all things related to Bobcat softball, including bios, stats and history. The virtual guide gives fans an alternative experience to get to know the team with videos and slideshows in this complete color experience. Bobcat Softball Opens Season at Kajikawa Classic Softball San Marcos, Texas – Bobcat softball will open the 2012 season at Arizona State; the defending World Series Champions. The Kajikawa Classic will run from Feb. 10-12. Texas State will play six games in three-days with tough competition all the way through. Track And Field To Finish Indoor Pre-Conference Slate This Weekend At Tyson Invitational Track and Field After three solid indoor competitions, the Texas State men's and women's track and field teams will close out its pre-conference schedule at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. this weekend, Feb. 10-11, on the campus of the Meet Schedule (PDF) | Live Results | Live Video Women's Basketball Gameday: Texas State at Central Arkansas Women's Basketball Texas State at Central Arkansas 7:00 p.m. | Conway, Ark. l Farris Center Live Radio l Live Video | Live Stats | Game Notes | Texas State Basketball Twitter Men's Hoops Gameday: Texas State vs. Central Arkansas Men's Basketball Bobcats vs. Bears 7:00 p.m. CT | San Marcos, Texas | Strahan Coliseum Live Audio | Live Stats l Live Video l Game Notes l Preview Story NORTH CAROLINA FAVORITES: ECU alumna creates unique cakes for Our State magazine Pimento cheese and country ham are classic North Carolina favorites, but few Southerners expect to find those treats nestled near the pecan or pumpkin pies. The February issue of Our State magazine may change their minds. Ringing the Doorbell: Saner, Healthier Sex in College Monday, February 13, 7:00pm Guest speaker Cindy Pierce offers a fresh, honest and funny perspective for young men and women on the ins and outs of healthier, saner (and safer!) sex. In this hilarious keynote, Pierce uses anecdotes and her social research to demystify sex and relationships in college. Students walk away with safer and more realistic expectations around sex. Pierce is shaking people out of their comfort zones. She is the co-author of Finding the Doorbell: Sexual Satisfaction for the Long Haul. Art to Heart: Printmaking Workshop Saturday, February 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm Learn about prints and patterns at the museum, then, at Barrels Community Market, create stamps to print valentine cards. This event is free and open to all ages, but attendance is limited and preregistration is required. To register, please call 207-859-5613. Fitness testing assesses body composition, physical activity Campus The Exercise Physiology Laboratory is now offering health, fitness and metabolic assessments to help participants manage health and weight, as well as increase athletic performance. Red Cross highlights the importance of donations Bloomington/Normal In honor of Black History Month, the American Red Cross is reminding people of all ethnicities the importance of donating blood. [Men's Basketball] Bethel gets great home win over (RV) Huntington The Bethel College Pilots returned home on Tuesday night to host the Huntington University Foresters and registered a solid 89-80 victory to sweep the two game series from Huntington in 2012 with the Pilots winning six of the last eight meetings. The win improves Bethel's record to 16-11 on the season, and 7-8 in MCC play. Award-Winning Playwright Anna Deavere Smith to Speak at Pomona College Campus Events Award-winning actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will perform and discuss her one-woman show On the Road: A Search for American Character, a collection of excerpts from 25 years of interviews with diverse voices from communities in crisis, on Wednesday, February 29 at 7 p.m., as part of Pomona College’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Craig Borowiak's Solidarity Economy Map in Grid Magazine The associate professor of political science's Philadelphia Mapping Project is a visual representation of the area's cooperative businesses. Columnist Matthew Tully will discuss new book chronicling troubled IPS school at IU's CEEP Policy Chat Iconic Broadway talent Bernadette Peters performing at IU Auditorium on Feb. 25 Members of IU vocal groups Ladies First, Straight No Chaser sing backup during Super Bowl halftime show St. Norbert College Black History Month celebration to feature Soul Food Dinner speaker St. Norbert College will celebrate Black History Month with events that include its annual Soul Food Dinner, featuring keynote speaker Christy Clark-Pujara, which will be followed by a dance... Winter Band Concert at St. Norbert College The St. Norbert College music department will present the Winter Band Concert on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Walter Theatre, Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts. Admission is $6 and is open to... St. Norbert College to present Communication for Success series The St. Norbert College Continuing Education Institute will be hosting a "Communication for Success Series" in partnership with Development Dimensions International (DDI). These professional... Jeffrey Carr to speak at St. Norbert College as part of the Great Decisions Lecture Series Jeffery Carr, CEO and author of "Inside Cyber Warfare," will lecture on, "Cyber-security and the Threat," as a part of the Great Decisions Lecture Series on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the... Stark State celebrates diversity with art exhibit February 2012 SWGTC Advanced Placement Procedure Other Resources Advanced Placement includes the following: Transfer Credit 1. Applicants to Southwest Georgia Technical College (SWGTC) who have been previously enrolled at a regionally or nationally accredited college, university, or other post secondary institution may receive transfer credit for courses, subject to SWGTC assuring that accreditation requirements have been met,under the following conditions: A. Courses taken are essentially the same in content as those offered at SWGTC; B. An off... SWGTC Assessment Policy Other Resources SWGTC Assessment Policy... SWGTC Admissions Procedure Other Resources SWGTC Admissions Procedure... Public Affairs media and website report for January 2012 Employee News In January, the powwow, a renewed dual enrollment agreement with PSU and a future construction of the state's biggest solar array at the Rock Creek Campus created a buzz with media ‘Think tank’ of regional peace scholars and students assemble at PCC Cascade Campus Peace and conflict resolution scholars and students from throughout Oregon and Washington came together on Jan. 28 for a daylong symposium, held at the Cascade Campus of Portland Community College 'Street Scene' takes look at hard life A gritty look at life in an immigrant neighborhood in New York in 1946 will come to life as the Bryan College Opera Theatre presents Kurt Weill’s “Street Scene” on Feb. 25. Read More » Students Help with City Cultural Plan Columbia College hosts town hall meeting for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 2012 Chicago Cultural Plan in collaboration with AEMM "Comparative Cultural Policy" class. OCCC Executive VP Named Vice Chairman of Board of Trustees for Langston University-OKC and Tulsa UA in the News: February 8, 2012 UA in the News UA researchers’ discovery may advance understanding of Parkinson’s disease – UA’s South Engineering Research Center houses new seismic simulator – UA economists expect moderate improvement in 2012 – Time Warner Cable exec to speak on campus – Events – and more… [Women's Outdoor Track & Field] Peggese earns KCAC player of the week honors Hillsboro, Kan. – Junior Jasmine Peggese has been named the KCAC women's indoor field athlete of the week for her performance at the Mule Relays hosted by Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, Mo. Chemical engineering professor to present BYU Devotional Feb. 7 Thomas H. Fletcher, a professor in the Brigham Young University Chemical Engineering Department, will present a campus devotional address Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center. Fletcher discusses "Harvey and Howard: Lessons From Two Grandfathers" Thomas H. Fletcher, a professor in the Brigham Young University Chemical Engineering Department, told a BYU Devotional audience that he learned lessons from both his famous grandfather and his other grandfather. Margaret Young shares “Untold Stories of Black Mormons” Margaret Young, a BYU English professor and one of the authors of “Nobody Knows: The Untold Story of Black Mormons,” gave a lecture Wednesday titled “Faith, Hope, Charity and Telling Our Stories: How we Unite in Our Communal Journey.” School of Music presents special family matinee, "The Orchestra Spins a Tale" The Brigham Young University School of Music presents the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Kory Katseanes, for a special family music performance, “The Orchestra Spins a Tale” on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. BYU Philharmonic Orchestra set to perform evening of Feb. 18 The Brigham Young University Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Kory Katseanes, will perform Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. JMU Identified as 'Best Value' College by Princeton Review James Madison University's "impressive balance of educational, social and extracurricular activities to enrich students' ... [Baseball] Baseball: Martin Methodist Duo Sweeps Weekly Baseball Honors JACKSON, Tenn. - Clint Gobbell and Josh Brown of Martin Methodist College have been named the TranSouth Baseball Player and Pitcher of the Week respectively for the week ending February 5, 2012. This week marks the first conference weekly awards of the season. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: Vee Young Captures Fourth Player of the Week Nod NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vee Young of Martin Methodist College is the TranSouth Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week, for the week ending Sunday, February 5, 2012. It is the fourth time this season that Young has earned the award. JLC staff members to present at national LDA conference Jones Learning Center Program Coordinators Debbie Carlton and Debby Mooney, along with Director Julia Frost, will make presentations at the Learning Disabilities Association of America's annual conference in Chicago February 23 to 25. Author of "The Unconquered" to speak at Ozarks on March 8 Clarksville, Ark. --- Author Scott Wallace, whose recent book "The Unconquered" tells the extraordinary tale of a journey into the deepest recesses of the Amazon to track one of the planet's last uncontacted indigenous tribes, will talk about his adventure at University of the Ozarks at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 8, in the Walton Fine Arts Center. DSU health information technology program partners with Good Samaritan Society Dakota State University's (DSU) Health IT Workforce Development Training Program has been working in partnership with The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society to provide health IT training to their workforce located in 24 states. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, established in 1922, is the nation's largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services. The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) -- headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D. -- serves more than 27,000 people in 240 locations nationwide. Services range from traditional skilled nursing care, senior living apartments, home health, assisted living, hospice care, inpatient and outpatient therapy and specialized care for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. DSU student chosen for national research program DSU student, Dylon Kiley, was recently accepted into the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Cyberinfrastructure Student Engagement Program. Columnist Matthew Tully will discuss new book chronicling troubled IPS school at IU's CEEP Policy Chat Iconic Broadway talent Bernadette Peters performing at IU Auditorium on Feb. 25 Members of IU vocal groups Ladies First, Straight No Chaser sing backup during Super Bowl halftime show As next supercontinent forms, Arctic Ocean, Caribbean will vanish first Yale News Geologists at Yale University have proposed a new theory to describe the formation of supercontinents, the epic process by which Earth’s major continental blocks combine into a single vast landmass. Exhibit curated by staff member — and featuring other Yale affiliates — explores art as ritual Yale News Yale staff member Meredith Miller ’03 ART, a photographer at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, has organized an exhibition at Artspace featuring artists who engage in such daily art making — or whose own art reflects an interest in ritual or marking time. Go Beyond Romance This Valentine’s Day Linda Commito is the author of "Love Is the New Currency" shares her thoughts about Valentine's Day. Women and Global Music: Hear Libana On Feb. 12 The musical ensemble group Libana will perform in Stonehill’s Alumni Hall on February 12 at 7 p.m. Autism Speaks President To Visit Stonehill Thursday One of the newest clubs at Stonehill, Autism Speaks U, will host a fundraiser/presentation featuring the president of Autism Speaks, Mark Roithmayr. The event, free and open to the public, will take place this Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Martin Auditorium. Students to Compete for Miss UA Crown Events A new Miss University of Alabama will be selected Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa. News Brief: Two Ph.D. Students Honored by Microsoft Research Yubin Kim, a Ph.D. student in the Language Technologies Institute, and Julia Schwarz, a Ph.D. student in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, have received recognition and support through two programs sponsored by Microsoft Research. Hear Me Project Connects USA Network with Clairton School scs Students at Clairton High School who are working with Carnegie Mellon University's Hear Me project interact with the Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward in "NFL Characters Unite," a documentary that premieres at 7 p.m. Friday on the USA Network. Media Advisory: Culinary Historian Michael W. Twitty Cooks To Explain African-American History hss Twitty will discuss food’s critical role in the development and definition of African-American civilization and the politics of consumption and cultural ownership. He will prepare three dishes that highlight these issues: okra soup, the root of gumbo; chebudniebe, a black-eyed pea dish; and plasas, leafy greens served with onions and garlic. Media Advisory: Bettye Collier-Thomas, Acclaimed African-American Women’s History Expert, To Speak at Carnegie Mellon hss Collier-Thomas will discuss “The Nexus: Women, Religion, Race and Civil Rights, 1920-1965.” Her talk is presented by Carnegie Mellon’s Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE). Media Advisory: Carnegie Mellon's Timothy Haggerty Calls Proposition 8 Repeal a "Significant Milestone" hss Proposition 8, California's same-sex marriage ban, was ruled unconstitutional today by a federal appeals court. Haggerty, director of CMU's Humanities Scholars Program and a leading expert on cultural roles for men and policy issues concerning sexuality, applauds the court's decision. Columnist Matthew Tully will discuss new book chronicling troubled IPS school at IU's CEEP Policy Chat Iconic Broadway talent Bernadette Peters performing at IU Auditorium on Feb. 25 Members of IU vocal groups Ladies First, Straight No Chaser sing backup during Super Bowl halftime show Chinese troupe thrills audience, makes friends SANFORD - The Chinese Year of the Dragon burst forth in colorful and exciting dances, beautiful and liv... CCCC hosts Black History Month events SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College celebrates Black History Month with a series of free event... CCCC announces first Distinguished Alumni Award winners SANFORD - Piedmont Biofuels research director Rachel Burton, Lee County Sheriff Tracy Carter, and Centr... CCCC awarded Project Skill-UP grant for ag and chef programs SANFORD - The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission has awarded Central Carolina Community College a $25,0... CCCC's Bland among NCCCS top five SANFORD - Ellen Bland, humanities, communications and theater instructor at Central Carolina Community ... Celebrate ‘American Heart Month’ this February with PCC’s ‘Heart Beat’ General News Designated as “American Heart Month” by the American Heart Association, February is a time to celebrate hearts and learn how to gain and maintain heart health UA in the News: February 7, 2012 UA in the News CBER researchers say state should add jobs in 2012 – Science Olympiad to bring 500 middle and high schools students to UA – UA accounting program ranked 20th in nation – UA prof on team studying dune patterns – UA political scientists comment on Gov. Bentley’s first year – and more… UA Researchers Increase Understanding of Gene’s Potentially Protective Role in Parkinson’s Research University of Alabama researchers have identified how a specific gene protects dopamine-producing neurons from dying in both animal models and in cultures of human neurons. Life Beneath the Seafloor Explored by UA Guest Lecturer Events A professor of oceanography who studies life on and below the ocean’s floor will give a public talk at The University of Alabama beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Shelby Hall, room 1004. UA Student News for Feb. 7, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER SGA ELECTION Submission of SGA election Statement of Candidacy and Statement of Intent forms from candidates who want to participate in the speaking-engagement period, today, 5 p.m. Submission of letters of interest from [...] UA Sakura Festival Remembers Tornado, Earthquake with 2012 Theme of Reliance Events The University of Alabama Capstone International Center will celebrate the 26th annual Sakura Festival in recognition of the Tuscaloosa tornado and the Japan earthquake with the theme of shinrai, or reliance. ECAC Coaches Tab Stags For Third Place Finish Men's Lacrosse Adams and Palmer earn Preseason ECAC Team nods. Stags Sweep MAAC Diving Weekly Awards Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving Freshmen Evan Barr and Ashlee Steinberger were recognized for their performances in the Stags final dual meet of the year. Men's Basketball Closes Out Home Stand With Manhattan On February 9 Men's Basketball The men's basketball team hosts Manhattan on Thursday night at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is 7:30 pm. Baseball Picked Seventh In MAAC Preseason Poll Baseball Fairfield begins its 2012 campaign on February 24 against Youngstown State in Kannapolis, N.C. Founder of Biotech Company Meets with Students Alumni News Biochemist Judith Kelleher-Andersson, Ph.D., a member of the Class of 1981, returned to campus Jan. 27 as a guest of the Probe & Scalpel Society. She is the founder, president and chief scientific officer of … Effects of Fire on Desert Bighorn Sheep Habitat Mountain Sheep Habitat Characteristics in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, Arizona Research on Desert Mountain Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, Arizona White-Tailed Deer Fecal Groups Relative to Vegetation Biomass and Quality in Maine Leadership lecture series kicks off Feb.8 Campus Life The Center for Leadership will launch its Leadership lecture series Feb. 8 with a presentation by Mary C. Gentile, a pioneer in business ethics. Gentile’s lecture, “The ‘How’ of Business Ethics” will address the questions: “What if I were going to act on my values? What would I say and [...] Feb. 10 lecture to explore life of a citizen scientist Campus Life Harvard researcher Mathew William Lensch will speak about “Nature and Nurture: The Life of a Citizen Scientist” Friday, Feb. 10, as part of the QBIC Confluence seminar series. The event is free and will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the College of Law, RDB 1100, at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. [...] Same-sex Marriage Experts Politics/Society A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will rule Tuesday on whether California’s ban on same-sex marriage, which voters approved in 2008, violates the constitutional rights of gay men and lesbians. UC Riverside scholars are available to talk about the impact of the ruling, gay marriage and the political process. African American Women in Art Exhibit Opens Arts/Culture Images of African American women as church lady, soul sister and black Madonna fill display cases in “The Spirit of African American Women in Art” exhibit in the lobby of the Tomás Rivera Library. The artwork will remain on display throughout February in a celebration of Black History Month. New Target for Alzheimer’s Drugs Health Iryna Ethell's lab has identified a new link between a protein (beta-arrestin) and short-term memory that could open new doors for the therapeutic treatment of neurological disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Oberlin Club of Seattle ? Obies Night Out! Start Date: Feb 23 2012 6:00PMEnd Date: Feb 23 2012 8:00PMLocation: Elysian Brewing Company, 1221 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122Event Type: Happy Hour, Description: Elysian Brewing Company Oberlin Club of Ithaca ? Obies Night Out! Start Date: Feb 17 2012 5:30PMEnd Date: Feb 17 2012Location: Silky Jones Lounge, 214 E. State St. -- The Commons, Ithaca, NYEvent Type: Happy Hour, Description: Silky Jones Lounge Chile today, pool tomorrow Holm chose to miss part of senior swim season to study abroad MHC Named a 2012 Best Value College Mount Holyoke College is again one of the nation's "Best Value" private colleges and universities, according to the Princeton Review. Learning the "Write" Stuff The Daily Hampshire Gazette's Etta Walsh reports on the new writing center at South Hadley High School established by two Mount Holyoke students. 'Dead Man Walking' story told in new art form: Opera read more Enrollment Remains Strong At Ozarka College Official enrollment numbers have been released by Ozarka College following the eleventh day of classes showing stable enrollment for the spring semester. There are 1,567 students enrolled at the four campuses in Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mountain View, and Mammoth Spring compared to 1,570 enrolled a year ago. The Melbourne campus saw a 7 percent increase in students compared to last spring going from 443 students to 473. The Mammoth Spring site, only in its second year, grew 19 percent from last spring, sustaining enrollment for the year. While the Ash Flat and Mountain View campuses saw a slight dip in enrolled students since last spring, the numbers are consistent with fall 2011 enrollment numbers. "The fact that we had no significant decline in enrollment this semester while so many institutions across the state have declined significantly is very positive," said Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe. "The decline that so many are experiencing is not entirely unexpected however. During the past two to three years we saw a dramatic increase in enrollment, not only at Ozarka but nationwide. Jobs were scarce and so many people went back to college to retool or advance their education. Now as many of those students have completed their studies and as the unemployment rate begins to decline, there are fewer students entering our education system." Ozarka College was recently named by Community College Week one of the top 50 fastest growing community colleges with less than 2,500 students enrolled after a 15 percent increase in students from Fall 2009 to Fall 2010. Community College Week is an independent source of in-depth information for and about two-year college faculty, administrators and trustees. Established in 1988, it is published biweekly and distributed to two-year colleges across the United States. Expert: Star Wars Franchise Returns to the Big Screen, Fans Have Favorites News Releases The theatrical re-release of the first in the prequel trilogy of Star Wars films is set for Feb. 10. Experts: Globalization, Television Talent Shows, Desire for Hyper-Crossover Driving Music Scene News Releases As America prepares for the 54th Grammy Awards, a pair of Texas Tech University music experts can discuss how pop music has changed in recent decades and how the drive for hyper-crossover, the influence of globalization and talent shows such as “American Idol” give us the gospel-influenced, patchwork sound floating across today’s airwaves, and how high-volume sales dictate today’s compositions sold for mass appeal. Spain's 'hidden secrets' Students who took nine-day academic trip say they can't wait to go back In Memoriam — Harold Hardeman (Hardy) Hanson [Baseball] Leda Chooses Ancilla SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – The Ancilla College baseball team has signed its first new player for the 2012-13 baseball season. St. Joseph High School standout Sidney Leda has signed his letter of intent to play for the Ancilla College Chargers. [Softball] Ancilla Athletes Give Back to the Community PLYMOUTH, INDIANA – Ancilla College student-athletes work hard at their sport and in the classroom, but they also take time out to give back to the local community as well. [Women's Basketball] MU Set To Take On Second Straight Top-10 Opponent In No. 3 Davenport Wednesday [Men's Basketball] Crusaders Host No. 3 Davenport In Showdown Of The WHAC's Top Two Teams Knox Senior Researches How Campus Squirrels Survive Winter Like many Knox College students, Steve Galdek is fond of the squirrels wandering around campus. His research project is enabling him to learn more about their winter-survival strategies. Randolph College Named One of Nation's Best Values By The Princeton Review Randolph is one of only two private institutions in Virginia (and one of 75 private institutions in the nation) included in the 2012 publication A Major New Knowledge Hub Launched for the Orthopaedic Community The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery, publishers of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (British Volume) announce the launch of Bone & Joint: www.boneandjoint.org.uk Nova Southeastern University to Welcome Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus as Next Distinguished Speaker Just how reliable is the human memory? That's a question noted psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D., has studied for the past 30 years. On Thursday, Feb. 9, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will welcome Loftus as part of its Distinguished Speakers Series. Obstacles No Barrier to Higher Speeds for Worms Obstacles in an organism's path can help it to move faster, not slower, researchers from New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences have found through a series of experiments and computer simulations. Their findings have implications for a better understanding of basic locomotion strategies found in biology, and the survival and propagation of the parasite that causes malaria. OSA Names Tufts Biomedical Engineer Fiorenzo Omenetto as Fellow Omenetto's laboratory has pioneered the use of silk as a material platform for photonics, optoelectronics and high-technology applications and is actively investigating novel applications that rely on this new technology platform. The Boston Foundation Honors the Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership at Boston University School of Management The Boston Foundation selected BU's Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership for a $100,000 'Out of the Blue' grant in recognition of its work training present and future nonprofit leaders. Western New England Students Volunteer at MATHCOUNTS Competition Student graders (L-R) Carey Reed, Sarah Lippincott, Jill Carneglia, and Jessica Ginepro Western New England hosted approximately 100 students from grades 6, 7, and 8 on February 4 for the 29th Annual MATHCOUNTS Competition. Participants hailed from 13 local middle schools and were tasked with answering math problems that were then graded by Western New England students from the Math Center and the Math Club. At the conclusion of the event, three teams and three individuals were selected to proceed to the state level of the competition. To view event coverage, click here or visit the University's YouTube Channel. Academic Senate Speakers Explain Patent Forms, E-Grades, and Library Changes UC San Diego News A full slate of guest speakers helped update UC San Diego's Academic Senate last Tuesday, with Vice Chancellor for Research Sandra Brown, Registrar William Haid and University Librarian Brian Schottlaender describing developments in key areas of campus life. Science Frontiers Showcased at Scripps UC San Diego News From prediction of algal blooms that could poison seafood to identification of subseafloor oil deposits to an effort for the military to borrow camouflage techniques from octopi, the cross-section of research presented at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Jan. 19 ran the gamut from practical to fantastical. UCSD Alumni Announces 2012 Alumni Honorees UC San Diego News Five distinguished alumni and supporters of the University of California, San Diego will be honored at the university’s annual Alumni Celebration to be hosted June 2. UC San Diego Professor Kim Barrett Selected President-Elect of the American Physiological Society UC San Diego News Kim E. Barrett, PhD, professor of medicine and dean of graduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, will become president-elect of the American Physiological Society (APS). UC San Diego Again Named ‘Best Value’ College by Princeton Review UC San Diego News “Going to the University of California, San Diego was a dream of mine,” said senior Cindy Tran. “That dream became a reality when I was accepted to UC San Diego. Despite the expenses of college and living away from home, financial aid has allowed me to afford an education from my dream college.” Jeff Conway Joins Texas State's Football Staff Football Texas State head football coach Dennis Franchione announced the hiring of Jeff Conway as co-offensive coordinator and running backs and tight ends coach on Monday, Feb. 6. Women's Basketball Travels To First Place Central Arkansas Wednesday Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball team faces a tough road test on Wednesday night, in Conway, Ark., when it takes on Central Arkansas at the Farris Center. The Sugar Bears are currently the class of the Southland Conference at 8-1. Notes Texas State Signs Adrian Bellard Football Texas State head football coach Dennis Franchione announced that Brenham High School offensive lineman Adrian Bellard has signed to play with the Bobcats in 2012. Men’s Hoops Hosts Central Arkansas Wednesday Night Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – Texas State (8-13, 1-7 SLC) men's hoops will host Central Arkansas (7-14, 2-7 SLC) on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Tip-off versus the Bears is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Strahan Coliseum. 2012 Martin Forum Offers Timely Insights into Pakistan/Afghanistan Border Region By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – The 2012 Martin Forum promises to provide participants an enlightening, insider's understanding of the cultural context and complex issues that shape international relations with the governments and people of the Afghanistan/Pakistan border region. Shadman Bashir, originally from Pakistan, is an expert on the tribal areas of the Afghanistan/Pa... Dylan Hedden-Nicely, University of Idaho Graduate Student, Awarded the Avista-Waters of the West Scholarship Written by Alecia Hoene MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Environmental Science and Water Resources Programs are proud to announce Dylan Hedden-Nicely as the 2012 recipient of the Avista-Waters of the West Scholarship. Hedden-Nicely, ’12, is in his final year of a concurrent law degree and a master’s degree in water resources. He said the Avista-Waters of the West Sch... Music as the Shared Heartbeat of Diverse Cultures By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – Poets suggest that music is the universal language and shared heartbeat of humanity. The World Music Day concert, set for Feb. 19 in Moscow, aims to provide loud, joyful, cross-cultural proof of that hypothesis. The World Music Day performance is set for 7:30 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 19 in the Haddock Performance Hall. Tickets will be sold at the... Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Receives Grant from Paul G. Allen Family Foundation MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Foundation has received $20,000 from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to support the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. This is the second consecutive year the foundation has chosen to bestow this grant to the university in support of the festival. The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation was established in 1988 by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen. Th... U-Idaho Web Renovation Debuts Friday MOSCOW, Idaho – Visitors who click into www.uidaho.edu Feb. 10 will discover a renovated site with a new look and improved features such as streamlined functions, better search capabilities, and clearer directions. The improvements to the site are designed to make access easier for users. New features include the ability to select favorite or commonly used parts of the web and bookmark them. U... Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (February 09) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Optimal Strength and Fitness with Brandon (February 09) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your fitness pass and enjoy! Flow Yoga (February 09) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Morning Spin with Chloe (February 09) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Hatha Flow Yoga with Chloe (February 09) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your Fitness Pass today! Feb 8: Neurology Grand Rounds Feb 8: The Importance of Boards and Commissions in State and Local Government Feb 8 - Jun 6: Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange final interviews coming to FIU Campus Life Three Panthers in the running for the 2012-2013 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program won’t have to travel far for the next round of interviews: For the first time, FIU’s Undergraduate Education will host the final interviews for the southeast U.S. at Modesto A. Maidique Campus Feb. 9-10. CBYX is an [...] Jimmy Fallon Heard BU. Students and Blue II Appear on His Show. More than 100 students, Blue II and Hink, participate in Jimmy's musical open. Butler Shines in Super Bowl Spotlight Butler Celebrates African-American History Month Brooks to Receive International Educator Award Drug Recalls: What Consumers Need to Know Event: February 8: Lecture—"'Liberty is a Slow Fruit': Reconsidering the Emancipation Proclamation," with Louis Masur 4pm-5:30pm, Rockefeller 2 Event: February 8: Hood Museum Artist Talk—"A Conversation with Artist Kay WalkingStick" 5:30pm-6:30pm, Hood Museum of Art In the NEws: Two Museums Show Native American Art, Then And Now (The Boston Globe) The Boston Globe has given the Hood Museum of Art’s ongoing Native American exhibition a rave review, calling it one of “the most thrilling shows you are likely to see this year.” Read more. News: Former Obama Official to Speak Today on New Economy, Political Polarization A look at why policymaking in the United States has become so polarized will be the topic when former Obama Administration official Peter Orszag speaks at Dartmouth on Wednesday, February 8. He served as director of the Office of Management and Budget from January 2009 until July 2010. Read more. Feature: Enduring Alliance Writing in the New York Times on the 50th anniversary of Attorney General Robert Kennedy's visit to Japan in the wake of a treaty crisis, Assistant Professor of Government Jennifer Lind suggests that those events hold important lessons for the present. The recent political transitions in North Korea have put Lind's expertise on East Asia in demand as well. Sh*t Nobody Says at BU It all started with a Twitter feed. In August 2009, comedy writer Justin Halpern started to post his father’s often salty, always opinionated, observations. The site, “Sh*t My Dad Says,” became an instant sensation and morphed into an eponymous best-selling book and a short-lived CBS sitcom, starring William Shatner. Like most popular ideas, Halpern’s creation [...] Reefer Madness If you have a serious medical ailment and if your doctor recommends medicinal marijuana to alleviate pain or other symptoms and your state allows medical marijuana use, the law has two words for you: You’re fired. Employers nationally are canning medicinal pot users who flunk workplace drug tests, and courts uniformly are approving the dismissals, [...] Little Rock at Center of Big Controversy In an office on Commonwealth Avenue sits a small rock that is shaking geology to its core. About an inch long, gray and a little chalky, to the untrained eye it’s indistinguishable from any other lying on the sidewalk. It’s a small piece of basalt, derived from some of the Earth’s oldest mantle, the big [...] Terrier Icewomen Fall to Huskies in OT A heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss to the Northeastern Huskies put paid to the women’s hockey Terriers’ quest for their first Beanpot championship in program history Tuesday night. In a back-and-forth game highlighted by a breakneck pace, 13 penalties, and near-magical goaltending, the Terriers and Huskies were dead even after 65 minutes and 27 seconds, when [...] Muskies of the Week: Jake Schwarz and Leah Eisner Junior Jake Schwarz and junior Leah Eisner have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Jake Schwarz Junior Jake Schwarz garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the fourth time this season after helping the Lakeland College men's basketball team stay in the race for a Northern Athletics Conference North Division championship. Schwarz averaged a double-double for the week, including 29 points per game on 18-for-34 shooting and 11 rebounds per game. He scored game-highs in both the Muskies' games last week, including 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 101-92 win over Benedictine University on Feb. 4. On Jan. 31, the 6-foot-5 forward scored 26 points and recorded 10 rebounds in an 86-81 loss to rival Edgewood College. Schwarz, who leads the NAC in free throw percentage (88.9) and is 11th in the nation, hit 18-of-19 free throws. The Sheboygan, Wis., has recorded eight double-doubles this season and leads the NAC in points per game (25.1), points (528) and defensive rebounds (147). Nationally, he ranks sixth in scoring and 3-point field goal percentage (48.3). For his efforts last week, Schwarz was named NAC men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the fifth time this season. See what Schwarz says about his performances last week: http://youtu.be/5BdUXhJ9HGo Schwarz is majoring in business management and marketing and minoring in resort management. Here's a look into Jake's personality: Favorites: TV: "Chappelle Show" Movie: "Law Abiding Citizen" Music: Rap Q. What has been your proudest basketball moment? A: Scoring over 1,000 career points. Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? A: Dwight Howard. Q: It's almost NAC Tournament time, what's your favorite part about the tournament? A: The upsets. Q: What has been the best job you've ever had? A: Working for the family business. Leah Eisner Sophomore Leah Eisner garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the second time this season after two solid performances in crucial Northern Athletics Conference games. The 6-foot-1 center was one of four players to score in double figures against Wisconsin Lutheran College. Her 10 points and seven rebounds were a big reason the Muskies was able to hand the Warriors their first conference loss of the season. On Saturday against Benedictine Eisner scored 10 points, all in the second half, including six consecutive points that gave the Muskies the lead. The Stevens Point, Wis., native averaged 10 points and five rebounds in two games, while shooting 57.1 percent (8-for-14) from the field and hitting all four of her free throw attempts. Eisner is majoring in criminal justice. See what Eisner says about her performance: http://youtu.be/h0I2D0Gtf34 Here's a look into Leah's personality: Favorites: TV: "Law and Order" Movie: "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" Music: Country and rap Q: What's been your most memorable moment this season? A: Beating the top competition in the conference and the Florida trip. Q: What is the most exciting part about the NAC tournament? A: The chance to make it to the NCAA tournament and play spoiler. Q: Who has influenced your game the most in your life? A: My grandpa. Q: Which coach would win in a game of knockout and why? A: Coach Fett, because she has the best shot and she shoots the most in practice. Scared of a Younger Rival? Not For Some Male Songbirds When mature male white-crowned sparrows duel to win a mate or a nesting territory, a young bird just doesn't get much respect. Press Conference Announcing New Kavli Institute at the University of Tokyo The University of Tokyo will webcast from Japan a press conference announcing the establishment of an endowment for the Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (IPMU) by The Kavli Foundation - the first time a National University in Japan hosts a named research institute with endowment donated from a foreign foundation. It will also announce the Institute's establishment as the first Kavli Institute in Japan. New Kavli Institute Announced At The University Of Tokyo The Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe, University of Tokyo, receives a major endowment from The Kavli Foundation, joining the family of Kavli Institutes. Archive of Failed Joint Replacements Provides Tips to Building a Better Hip Replacement A study by Hospital for Special Surgery researchers has provided the first comprehensive look at just how metal-on-metal total hip replacements are failing in patients around the country. New Procedure Bests Standard of Care for Fixing Damaged Cartilage A new study has demonstrated that a procedure wherein healthy cartilage is transplanted to fix an area of damaged cartilage is superior to the standard of care for repairing cartilage defects. St. Thomas community invited to Ordway’s ‘Playing for Change Live’ University News Discount tickets are available for the Feb. 12 performance. Free legal advice available for UST students today For Students Advice is offered on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis. CILCE corner: Spotlight shines on our Phillips Scholars University News Mitch Hinnenkamp, Amanda McNaughton and Bryant Ortega comment on their experiences in various stages of the program; students who will be sophomores for 2012-2013 are invited to apply for a Phillips Scholarship. Linguistics professor and best-selling author Deborah Tannen to speak Feb. 16 on ‘Stopping America’s War of Words’ See/Hear/Do Tannen's talk is the third at St. Thomas in an annual series intended to promote civil discourse. Pick up a treat today from the Career Development Center For Students Stop by one of the center's tables around campus for a treat and to register for door prizes. Flu shots are now free for UTSA students, $3 for faculty, staff Buffalo Soldier Day is Saturday, Feb. 11 at Institute of Texan Cultures UTSA hosts Feb. 8-9 meeting of UT System Board of Regents University Center celebrates 25th anniversary at UTSA Main Campus University Center at UTSA Main Campus tests text-message feedback system ISU joins UNICEF family with creation of new RSO Campus UNICEF has joined the ranks of ISU's Registered Student Organizations. The United Nations Children's Fund works in countries around the world to bring basic necessities to impoverished children. NFD launches slogan contest for new EV Bloomington/Normal The Normal Fire Department launched a contest Wednesday in search of a fire safety slogan for the rear windshield of its new 2012 Mitsubishi MiEV. Campus Rec to offer women's weight training workshop Campus Campus Recreation will be hosting a women's weight training workshop to work on lifting techniques and a basic fitness plan. Cascade student government sets up bike rental program Cascade Campus The Cascade ASPCC has a new bike rental program for students to increase access to affordable, sustainable transportation Feb 7 - Feb 7: Spring Career Fair 2012 Feb 7: BC 101: Bennion Center Orientation for Prospective Community Partners Feb 7: Geriatrics Grand Rounds - Clinical Update on Management of Heart Failure in the Geriatric Pat... Mosaic Concert to feature unique performances from faculty, students Three Lakeland College faculty members will combine their talents in a unique collaboration, highlighting the college's third annual Mosaic Concert on Thursday, Feb. 16. The Mosaic Concert allows students and faculty members from each of the departments within the college's Creative Arts Division an opportunity to perform or show their work. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Bradley Theatre. It is free and open to the public. Previous mosaic concerts have featured collaborations involving students, but this program will see faculty members from three disciplines - Associate Professor of Music Arthur Johnson, Associate Professor of Art Bill Weidner and Assistant Professor of Writing Nate Lowe - perform a collaborative work. Weidner gave one of his recent paintings, "The Edge of Evolution," a 30-inch by 22-inch acrylic on illustration board, to Johnson, who composed an original, four-and-a-half-minute work for solo piano based on his interpretation of Weidner's work. Then it was Lowe's turn, and he's written a narrative based on Weidner's painting and Johnson's music. At the Feb. 16 concert, the audience will see the painting for a few minutes, and then Johnson will play his piece, followed by Lowe reading his piece. WeidnerWeidner initially proposed the idea for the collaboration. It's the first venture of its kind for all three, and they're enjoying the flow of creative energy. "When I first heard Arthur perform his completed composition, I was stunned with the rich complexity and effort he put into this work," Weidner said. "It has such a broad range of feelings that I had to immediately ask him, 'Did you really base that piece on my painting?' It is the highest compliment anyone has ever paid to my artwork in my life. I could barely hold back my tears." Johnson, a noted scholar and performer of improvisational music, said composing music based on an image was a refreshing challenge. "I started the process by writing down my thoughts about the painting - what did I see in the painting, and how might that be reflected in music? What moods did I get from the painting?" Johnson said. Johnson"The answers to these questions dictated the instrumentation, tempo, thematic material, texture and other expressive elements. I saw extremely focused lines and edges in the painting, so I thought that translated into a melody and an accompaniment with lots of staccato and little pedal. "To me, the painting had an overall lightness to it, but also a taste of sobriety, and I tried to capture these two moods proportionately while also depicting the many other moods and meanings I got from the painting." Lowe said his writing strikes a balance between what he's seeing in Weidner's painting and hearing in Johnson's music. "The images, lines, space, and color in the artwork have triggered particular associations in me, little windows through which I can access the world as I've experienced it," Lowe said. "But, then, another layer (of music) offers space, tempo, notes and motion that creates another set of associations. Lowe"So far, the art is pushing the content for me while the music is offering particular tones; in other words, the art is what I'm seeing, and the music is how I'm seeing it." Lowe said he isn't merely transcribing what is being said by the art/music, he's adding his own take to the creative mix. "There are three voices here, which means there are at least three stories," Lowe said. "And while one thing has maybe inspired another, and there may be tangible connections between them, the unifying voice and story is that of the creative process itself, not of any one individual piece of art within it." The three faculty members hope to offer the audience a glimpse inside the creative process. "Hopefully, if Bill, Arthur and I have offered them inspired work, audience members will take with them notes, images and words that will stick to them when they go on with their lives," Lowe said. This year's effort is setting in motion ideas for more collaboration next year. Johnson and Weidner have discussed reversing their roles, with Weidner painting a work based on Johnson's music. The concert's program also includes: The Lakeland band performing "Variations on America" by Charles Ives/William Schuman and "The Big Cage," a piece by famed circus music composer Karl L. King. Theatre students performing Genesis 1. A reading of "The Really Bad Word," by Lakeland writing student Alan Fairchild. Vocal music from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Rossini's "La Cenerentola" performed by students Fabian Qamar, Kristal Klemme, Stephanie Wasmer and Cody Linder. The Schilcutt Handbell Ensemble performing an arrangement by Lakeland Professor of Music Janet L. Herrick of music by the rock group Queen, including "We Will Rock You," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Another One Bites the Dust." "The Mosaic Concert is a collaboration of the departments within the Creative Arts Division," said Russell Pettitt, a member of the division and director of bands. "This is a great opportunity for our division to showcase the fine work of our students and faculty, including talented artists, composers, actors, musicians and writers." Galla named head men's and women's soccer coach Adam Galla, a standout soccer player and top assistant coach at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., is Lakeland College's new head men's and women's soccer coach. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with everyone at Lakeland and take the programs to the next step," said Galla. "I look forward to taking over both programs and establishing them as top contenders in Division III, as well as in the conference." At Central Methodist, Galla helped established the women's program as a competitor, taking the Lady Eagles from a 3-12-3 overall mark in the 2010-11 season to a 14-3-2 record in the 2011-12 season. He led the Lady Eagles to a 4-2-1 record in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and a No. 3 seed in the HAAC Tournament. Galla brings seven years of coaching experience at various club soccer teams in Missouri. He served as head coach for the Columbia Pride U-18 Boys' team and an assistant coach for the 1996 Girl's Olympic Development Program (ODP) team. Gala holds his USSF "D" License, and in June 2010 he earned his NSCAA National Diploma. A native of St. Charles, Mo., Gala was a four-year letter winner at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., and was the backbone of the Owls' defense. "Adam has a great mix of collegiate and club experience that will serve him well as he leads our programs," said Lakeland athletic director Jane Bouche. "He helped turn the women's program around at Central Methodist, and now we give him the reins of our programs as we look to make a move in our conference." At Lakeland, Galla inherits a women's program that has struggled over the past three seasons, including a 5-14 overall mark last season, including 4-8 in the Northern Athletics Conference. The Muskies haven't had a winning record since the 2008 season and haven't made post-season play since the NAC's inaugural season in 2006. On the men's side, Galla takes over a team that is on the steady rise. The Muskies finished last season with a 5-4-2 NAC record, 8-7-5 overall and just missed post-season play. Lakeland looks to return to the NAC Tournament after a two-year hiatus. Galla earned his master's degree of education from Central Methodist in 2011 and earned a bachelors in social work from William Woods in 2007. "I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Lakeland community and I am ready to get started," said Galla. Schwarz named NAC Player of the Week for fifth time this season Junior Jake Schwarz has been named Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the fifth time this season. Schwarz garnered the award after averaging a double-double, including 29 points per game on 18-for-34 shooting and 11 rebounds per game. He scored game-highs in both the Muskies' games last week, including 32 points and 12 rebounds in a 101-92 win over Benedictine University on Feb. 4. The Sheboygan, Wis., native finished 18-for-19 from the free throw line and led the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 1-1 mark in last week's play and will look to help lead the team past Concordia University Wisconsin on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 forward has tallied eight double-doubles this season, which ranks 41st nationally. He is the nation's sixth leading scorer (25.1), is sixth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (48.3) and is 11th in free throw percentage (88.9). Schwarz has scored 1,451 points and currently sits at 11th all-time on Lakeland's career scoring list. Teaching Kids to Mind Their Peas and Carrots How to Be a Winner for Dinner, a children's book that teaches young children about healthy eating habits, is the most recent project of a multitalented nursing student. Gina Colaizzo, a pediatric nurse practitioner student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON), is that author. Administration of Meningococcal Vaccine with Other Routine Infant Vaccines Appears Effective Administration of routine infant immunizations with a vaccine for serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis, a bacterium that is a cause of serious disease such as sepsis and meningitis, was effective against meningococcal strains and produced minimal interference with the response to the routine vaccinations, according to a study in the February 8 issue of JAMA. Salk Scientists Use an Old Theory to Discover New Targets in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Reviving a theory first proposed in the late 1800s that the development of organs in the normal embryo and the development of cancers are related, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have studied organ development in mice to unravel how breast cancers, and perhaps other cancers, develop in people. Their findings provide new ways to predict and personalize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Masked Heart Problems in Men Could Lead to Sudden Death Being proactive about heart health can help men lower their risk and avoid a heart event. Drug Recalls: What Consumers Need to Know With the new year came many drug recalls. In the first six weeks of 2012, there were at least 13 drug-related recalls. Some were due to bacterial contamination. Eight distinct bacterial contaminants were identified in one over-the-counter product. 'Adult Evening' aptly named Feb 6, 2012 It may be the work of a famous children's author, but this one's not for the kids. That's what Roger Mays, Chadron State College director of theatre, says about the student production of "An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein," set to take the stage under his direction this weekend. The show will run Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 9-11, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre in Memorial Hall. Silverstein, who died in 1999, is best known as the author and illustrator of children's books, such as "Where the Sidewalk Ends" and "The Giving Tree." This weekend's play is a stark contrast to those efforts, with a heavy dose of profanity and adult themes. It has been described as a tribute to Silverstein's "gleeful and sometimes ghoulish" humor. The play is presented as a series of 10 mini comedies, each featuring two to five student-actors. Commentary from the actors, who say this production is unlike any other they've been a part of, may be viewed at "Behind the Scenes," a feature of the CSC theatre program's website. Silverstein, who began his career in the arts as a cartoonist for "Stars and Stripes" magazine is known as a man of many talents. In addition to his work as an author and screenwriter, he has expressed his artistic aptitude as a poet, cartoonist, dramatist, songwriter and satirist. For tickets for "An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein," people may contact the CSC Box Office at 308-432-6360 from 2-6 p.m. each weekday, or by email at boxoffice@csc.edu. International flavor on tap for Food Tasting Party Feb 6, 2012 International students of Chadron State College will again present an evening of cultural entertainment and ethnic cuisine to attendees of the annual Food Tasting Party. The event is set for Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom. CSC International Club president Karolina Marcinkevic, a native of Jonava, Lithuania, said the club is striving to present the flavor of a wide variety of cultures in one location, drawing from the diversity of the 36 club members who represent 23 countries. The event will feature 18 dishes from 13 countries, including the United States. "What we hope to accomplish with the Food Tasting Party is to provide a great cultural experience for the community and the students on campus," she said, noting that the club members represent every continent except Antarctica. "We want our guests to enjoy themselves and have a great time while learning about other cultures' way of life." While there are no significant changes from years past, Marcinkevic said the club is placing special emphasis on making the event flow smoothly. "A couple of things we are working on this year is having everything really well organized for optimum guest experience and encouraging diversity and working with other clubs around campus, such as NOCS (the Night of Country Swing dance club)," she said. Marcinkevic, who has lived in Winter Park, Colo., the past 10 years, said this year has been a learning experience for many associated with the club. She had been a member of the club for only one semester before becoming its president, and club sponsors Chuck Butterfield and Shafiq Rahman are also new at their roles this year. "Frances Gonzalez is no longer our sponsor, but she has been great help throughout this whole process," Marcinkevic said. "When it comes to the party, every aspect of the planning posed its challenges. When it came to cooking and recipes for the party, we had many who wanted to cook but could not cook for various reasons such as not being able to cook a dish for 400 people or not having the ingredients necessary available to them." Gonzalez said Monday that some tickets were still available, but going fast. They may be purchased from members of the International Club and at Gonzalez' office in the Strive Learning Center, 308-432-6381. Prices are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for children and students. Faculty Artists’ Work on Display Photos: Artists and the Noble Profession: The 2012 Faculty Studio Art Exhibition presents the work of nine studio art faculty at Mount Holyoke College through May 27. Transfer Students Will Benefit from Grant A $600,000 grant awarded to MHC by the National Science Foundation will encourage and help women students at community colleges to attend MHC. Wofford makes Princeton Review’s ‘Best Value College’ list Only S.C. private institution included in list of 75 Locally-owned company continues support of international students at TCC TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Continuing a partnership that began in 2007, Tallahassee-based Student Housing Solutions, for a fifth consecutive year, has made a significant contribution to Tallahassee Community College. IU Alumni Association offering scholarships to 33 students; applications due March 30 IU Auditorium welcomes culinary masters Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert on Feb. 16 Yale celebrates Dickens' 200th birthday Yale News Between the Yale Center for British Art and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale has a vast collection of material related to author Charles Dickens, Research Note: Yale researchers describe early warning system for microbial invaders Yale News Deadly viruses are first detected by our immune system by MDA5, a receptor that recognizes viral RNA soon after it infects the cell. Yale University researchers show that pairs of these molecules assemble along this viral RNA in long filaments, which scientists Yorgo Modis and Ian Berke propose trigger a partner signaling molecule, MAVS (seen in red), which in turn instructs the cell to mount an antiviral inflammatory response. This week's talks Leading marine ecologist to present McMullen Lecture; Great Decisions, Associates also on tap Men's Basketball: Lafayette vs Bucknell , 02/11/12 7:00 PM ET Lafayette @ Bucknell. Lewisburg, Pa. Women's Basketball: Bucknell vs Lafayette , 02/11/12 3:00 PM ET Bucknell @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Track: Lafayette vs Lafayette/Rider Invitational , 02/10/12 4:00 PM ET Lafayette/Rider Invitational. New York, N.Y. [Men's Tennis] Men's tennis to start spring season this week Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordThe Bethany College men's tennis team is slated to start their spring season this week with three days worth of matches in Texas. [Softball] Bailey of Medicine Lodge signs softball letter of intent Montana Bailey, Medicine Lodge, Kan., has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year. [Softball] Blakesley of Chandler, Ariz., signs softball letter of intent Jordan Blakesley, Chandler, Ariz., has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year. [Softball] Featured Athlete of the Week - Allison Ruicker Name: Allison RuickerHometown: Sand Springs, Oklahoma Major: BiologySport: SoftballPosition: Pitcher CU-Boulder Sources on Feb. 7 Colorado Republican Caucus TIP SHEET Jan. 30, 2012 CU-Boulder Sources on Feb. 7 Colorado Republican Caucus Ken Bickers, professor and chair of the University of Colorado Boulder political science department, can comment on the U.S. presidential race in Colorado and nationally. He can be reached at 303-492-2363 or bickers@colorado.edu. Scott Adler, associate professor of political science, can comment on the U.S. presidential race in Colorado and nationally. He is best reached by email at e.scott.adler@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-492-6659. Leaf Van Boven, professor of psychology, can discuss how Americans generally overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and what influences that overestimation. He is best reached by email at vanboven@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-735-5238. Elizabeth Skewes, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, can speak about media coverage of the candidates this electoral season. Skewes can be reached at 303-735-1096 or elizabeth.skewes@colorado.edu. Mike McDevitt, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, is available to comment on the role of media, schools, peer groups and families in the campaign engagement of youth and young adults. McDevitt can be reached at 303-735-0460 or mike.mcdevitt@colorado.edu. Or for assistance contact Peter Caughey in the CU-Boulder Office of Media Relations and News Services at 303-492-4007 or caughey@colorado.edu. -CU- var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Rutgers Visitor Center Designated Official New Jersey Visitor Informaton Center The university’s popular visitor center – which welcomed more than 63,000 people this past year – has officially been designated a New Jersey Visitor Information Center, Rutgers and state tourism officials announced. Rutgers’ Chabad Partners with Medical Center to Take Volunteerism to New Level A suite of room at the newly expanded campus facility will serve observant families of hospital patients. Hot Topic: Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood A Rutgers instructor who serves on the board the Central and South Jersey affiliate says Susan G. Komen for the Cure will have to work to regain the public trust after reversing its controversial decision to cut financial ties with Planned Parenthood. SJC Adds Two New Tracks to Criminal Justice Major IU Marching Hundred R.O.C.K.s the Super Bowl Rapper Mac Miller bringing high-energy show back to Bloomington with IU Auditorium concert Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series focuses on 'Confluence of Diagnostics and Therapeutics' Students Partner with United Way to Fight Childhood Obesity Lee University’s Bateman Team is joining with United Way of Bradley County and many of its agencies and programs in “Eat. Move. Grow United.” CILCE announces new volunteer opportunity For Students Volunteer with the Early College Awareness program to teach kids visiting UST about college and the student experience. Wellness Center’s Heart Hunt offers Clue No. 2 For Students Read on for not only Clue No. 2 but also healthy relationship tips. Please remember Byron Strickland in your prayers Our Community He was the father of Paul Strickland, Career Development Center. Prospective students to visit campus for UST Music Audition Days University News The annual music major and scholarship auditions give students and their families a chance to learn more about St. Thomas. Eating Disorder Recovery Group to start this semester For Students Being in a group can help people feel more connected, gain insight, learn new skills and help others grow. Students will meet weekly on Thursdays. IU Marching Hundred R.O.C.K.s the Super Bowl Rapper Mac Miller bringing high-energy show back to Bloomington with IU Auditorium concert Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series focuses on 'Confluence of Diagnostics and Therapeutics' 12.02.08 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Wednesday February 8, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.02.07 17:00 CALLING & CAREER - Internship & Camp Fair - Tuesday February 7, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Hall of Fame Room (Cralle Student Center) All students invited. We will have local companies participating to talk about internship opportunties and application processes. Most will be talking about their upcoming opportunities in the S... 12.02.07 11:00 NEXUS/CEP - Campus Worship - Tuesday February 7, 2012 starting at 11:00 am @ John L. Hill Chapel Nexus Category: LLB CEP Category: A ... Beautiful Bodies When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012. This feel-good production chronicles six long-term friends in their mid 30s who trade confidences and witty exchanges. Set at a party to celebrate a friend?s pregnancy resulting from a one-night love affair, secrets begin to surface and tensions flare. As the circle of friends reveals all, they fight, and, ultimately, find comfort in this one-night gala. ?It?s a smart, satisfying story about one of those nights when all the huge secrets get spilled and the stale air gets cleared,? says The Austin Chronicle. [ PG-13?Mild Language ] IU Marching Hundred R.O.C.K.s the Super Bowl Rapper Mac Miller bringing high-energy show back to Bloomington with IU Auditorium concert Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series focuses on 'Confluence of Diagnostics and Therapeutics' Convocation Begins Sunday Lee University students, faculty, and staff will come together for spring Convocation, a concentration of six chapel services in four days, welcoming several guest speakers. Event: February 7: Performance—2012 Dartmouth Idol Semi-Finals 7pm, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center Event: February 7: Tucker Tuesdays—"What Matters to Me and Why," with Richard Wright Noon-1pm, Tucker Living Room, Fairbanks Hall In the News: Spotlight On The Phantom Limb & 69°S Shackleton Project (CBS Boston) CBS BostonThe Phantom Limb Company’s 69°S: The Shackleton Project brings Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 trip across Antarctica to the stage February 7-12 in Boston. The production was co-commissioned by the Hopkins Center, and made its North American premiere there, on Friday, September 30, 2011. Read more. In the News: Learning to Share the Stage (The New York Times) New York TimesWriting on the fiftieth anniversary of Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s visit to Japan in the wake of a 1960 security treaty crisis that nearly killed the U.S.-Japan alliance, Assistant Professor of Government Jennifer Lind suggests that those events “hold important lessons for today’s problems in the alliance, and indeed for U.S. alliance relationships all over the world.” Read more. Feature: The Artist in the Laboratory Jane Prophet has been a key member of a number of internationally acclaimed projects that break new ground in art and science. Her collaborations with stem cell researchers, mathematicians, and heart surgeons radically re-envisage the human body. Prophet speaks about her work today, Tuesday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m., in the Hood Museum of Art's Loew Auditorium. [Men's Basketball] Bluejays roll to a perfect week Hillsboro, Kan. – A thrilling overtime victory and a second-half rally helped propel the Tabor College men's basketball team to a perfect 2-0 record this past week in KCAC play. On Thursday the Bluejays held on in overtime to defeat Ottawa University before avenging an early season loss to Bethany College on Saturday. [Women's Basketball] Lady Jays basketball two much for Swedes Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College women's basketball team finished the week strong with a 1-1 record in conference play and in the process snapped an eight-game losing streak. Thursday the Lady Jays fell just short against Ottawa University before handling Bethany College for the second straight time this season on Saturday. [Bowling] A New Kind of Game February 04, 2012 By Ashley Conrad, Bethany (Kan.) College, NAIA Virtual Intern, Class of 2013 HILLSBORO, Kan. - Tabor College (Kan.), a Christian institution in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), has added bowling to its repertoire of sports for the 2011-2012 school year. With head coach Todd Zenner, the Bluejays will look to take this evolving sport to the next level. Read More: Carolina Silva SUVAIR Exhibition (February 08) Seattle University Visual Artist in Residence for 2011 Carolina Silva will present work created during her residency at Seattle University. On view: Jan. 9-Feb. 24 Reception: Thursday, Jan. 12, 5-8 p.m. Vachon Gallery Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (February 08) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Flow Yoga (February 08) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Morning Spin with Megan (February 08) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Sunrise Hatha Yoga with Jamie (February 08) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your pass today! Rutgers Visitor Center Designated Official New Jersey Visitor Informaton Center The university’s popular visitor center – which welcomed more than 63,000 people this past year – has officially been designated a New Jersey Visitor Information Center, Rutgers and state tourism officials announced. Hot Topic: Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood A Rutgers instructor who serves on the board the Central and South Jersey affiliate says Susan G. Komen for the Cure will have to work to regain the public trust after reversing its controversial decision to cut financial ties with Planned Parenthood. Halpin joins staff Distinguished '09 grad to work in development in Chicago; Maher promoted A vocal treat Steyer, award-winning soprano to present recital, accompanied by MC's Pahel Alumna, Artist and Honorary Degree Recipient Dorothea Tanning World-renowned Galesburg native and 1932 Knox College alumna Dorothea Tanning dies at her home in New York City at the age of 101. [Men's Basketball] Fast start sends Saint Mary past Coyotes 83-61 The Saint Mary Spires opened the night on fire and took control of the game before the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes had a chance to catch their breath. Saint Mary jumped out to a 15-0 lead and never looked back in an 83-61 win on Saturday night at Mabee Arena. [Women's Basketball] Alecia Smith named KCAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week Kansas Wesleyan's Alecia Smith has been named as the KCAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts in helping the Coyotes split its games last week. IU Marching Hundred R.O.C.K.s the Super Bowl Rapper Mac Miller bringing high-energy show back to Bloomington with IU Auditorium concert Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series focuses on 'Confluence of Diagnostics and Therapeutics' IU Marching Hundred R.O.C.K.s the Super Bowl Rapper Mac Miller bringing high-energy show back to Bloomington with IU Auditorium concert Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series focuses on 'Confluence of Diagnostics and Therapeutics' Rec named Outstanding Sports Facility Campus The Student Fitness Center and McCormick Hall recently received the 2012 Outstanding Sports Facilities award from the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association. Vagina Monologues to portray struggles Campus The Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower will host activist Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" from Feb. 9 to 11 at 8 p.m. in Capen Auditorium. Goals, strategies topics at Educating Illinois forum Campus ISU's Educating Illinois Task Force is hosting an open forum Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. [Men's Basketball] Jaderston Ties Chroust for Third in All-Time Wins OTTAWA, Kan. – Coach Dean Jaderston has moved into a tie with former Warrior coach Jim Chroust for third all-time in victories at Sterling College with 94 wins by defeating Ottawa University on the road 80-58. After leading by only three points at halftime, Sterling turned on the jets to fly by the Braves in the second half. [Softball] Softball: RedHawks Ink East Hickman HS Standout for 2013 PULASKI, Tenn. - Head coach Brandie Paul has announced the signing of incoming freshman Dana Winfrey for the 2013 season. The catcher is a four-year varsity starter at East Hickman High School, also starring in basketball and volleyball. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: MMC Announces Signing of Guard Kelsie Smith PULASKI, Tenn. - MMC women's basketball has signed Shelbyville Central High School's 6-0 guard Kelsie Smith to continue her career as a RedHawk next season. The senior has played every position for the Eagles, and is currently their point guard. Smith scored her 1,000 career point on December 12, and is currently averaging 19.6 points per game, along with 8.2 rebounds per game. [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: James Justice Featured in Sweet 16 for 2012 Dark Horse ... PULASKI, Tenn. - Announced by the State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships on Monday, James Justice has been named to the Sweet 16 of finalists in this year's 2012 Dark Horse Dunker Contest. The winner is decided through a bracket-style voting contest on Facebook, and will compete at the NCAA Division I Final Four dunk contest held in New Orleans, Lousiana airing March 29 on ESPN at 9 pm ET. IU Marching Hundred R.O.C.K.s the Super Bowl Rapper Mac Miller bringing high-energy show back to Bloomington with IU Auditorium concert Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series focuses on 'Confluence of Diagnostics and Therapeutics' Dedication of the new Michels Commons at St. Norbert College The dedication of the new $7.7 million Michels Commons will be held on Friday, March 2, at 4 p.m. in the Michels Commons Rotunda. The Michels family, along with St. Norbert College president Thomas... St. Norbert College to offer Spring language classes for area adults St. Norbert College language services will offer non-credit language classes for adults beginning March 19 on the St. Norbert College campus. The courses will run from March 19--May 24, 2012. The... PIRATES HELPING PIRATES: Student tutors step up, give back It's a weeknight in January, and 50 East Carolina University students are at Joyner Library, learning. PIRATE READ: 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' selected for 2012 East Carolina University has picked the highly acclaimed "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot as its Pirate Summer Read for 2012. HIGH ACHIEVERS: ECU students EXCEL in first semester Students celebrating a successful first semester at East Carolina University were lauded over the last two weeks with inclusion in the ECU EXCELS program. This is the third year ECU has systematically honored new students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher. Marist Celebrates Black History Month Marist Celebrates Black History Month Kerestes Weighs in on Super Bowl Ads Branding expert Rachel Kerestes '99 analyzes the winning and losing commercials in this year's Super Bowl for KUSI TV News in San Diego. Mathematician Aimee Johnson Awarded Grant to Help Middle School Math Teachers "Our mission is to form a community where middle school math teachers can engage in creative and intensive mathematics," Johnson says. First Presbyterian Church of Spokane pastor, Whitworth alum John Sowers elected to university's board of trustees First Presbyterian Church of Spokane pastor, Whitworth alum John Sowers elected to university's board of trustees First Presbyterian Church of Spokane pastor, Whitworth alum John Sowers elected to university's board of trustees SJC Adds Two New Tracks to Criminal Justice Major Butler presented Coaches vs. Cancer game ball The Philadelphia Inquirer Reviews People's Biennial Edith Newhall says "some of these rough-cut diamonds" in the Cantor Fitzgerald's exhibition "make a lasting impression." Fosters.com Profiles Runner-Writer Matt Fitzgerald '93 The New England newspaper site talks to the author of Iron War, Dave Scott, Mark Allen and the Greatest Race Ever Run about his career writing about running and his interest as a practitioner of the sport itself. Fireside Chat – Feb. 8 Fireside Chat – Hatching Great Ideas! With Jim Cossler, Chief Evangelist, Youngstown Business Incubator, John Dearborn, President, JumpStart Inc., and Dar Caldwell, Founder and managing Partner, Shaker LaunchHouse Sponsored By: Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship When: 7 p.m., Feb. 8, 2012 Where: East Hall Forum These three men will present a lecture on the growing entrepreneurial [...] Scores Revel in 2012 Intercultural Forum Dinner and Show For years, the idea behind the annual Intercultural Forum Dinner and Show has been to bridge cultures and celebrate the diversity we bring to Hiram. The IF event is open to the entire Hiram community, and offers a bastion where participants experience each others’ ethnic foods and cultural entertainments. This year’s theme – Bridging Cultures [...] Baseball Ticket Packs, Individual Game Tickets On-Sale Now Baseball A number of ticket packs and individual game tickets are now on-sale for the 2012 Texas State baseball season through the athletic ticket office. In addition to the season ticket option, the ticket office has put together five exciting ticket... Buy Tickets Online Soccer Announces Signing Of Four Players To National Letters Of Intent Women's Soccer The Texas State soccer team has announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent for the 2012 season. Coming to play for the Bobcats in the fall are Landry Lowe, Bridget Richie, Caitlynn Rinehart and Lynsey Curry. IU Marching Hundred R.O.C.K.s the Super Bowl Rapper Mac Miller bringing high-energy show back to Bloomington with IU Auditorium concert Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conference Series focuses on 'Confluence of Diagnostics and Therapeutics' Steroids in Sports: The Debate February 6 - Ryan Spellecy, PhD, associate professor of bioethics and humanities, discusses the use of performance-enhancing substances in sports. WTMJ-TV Two Proposed Med Schools: Yes, Please February 6 - The Wausau Daily Herald editorial staff praises the consideration of Wausau as a site for a new medical school. Wausau Daily Herald University of Idaho Seeking Information Regarding Incident MOSCOW, Idaho – A single shot was fired at approximately 11:30 p.m. last night into a residence hall that sits on the edge of the Moscow campus. No one was injured at the Targhee Fine Arts residence hall. The Moscow Police Department and Campus Security responded immediately and found no evidence of a continuing threat. The initial investigation by the Moscow Police Departm... About SWGTC About SWGTC Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.... Advisement and Counseling Current Students ... 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Children hospitalized at alarming rate due to abuse Yale News In one year alone, over 4,500 children in the United States were hospitalized due to child abuse, and 300 of them died of their injuries, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a new study. The findings are published in the March 2012 issue of Pediatrics (published online Feb. 6). 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: Feb. 6-12 Yale News A new online "Shakespeare at Yale" resource, performances of "Julius Caesar," a cabaret featuring Bard-inspired songs, and a reading of his sonnets are among the highlights. Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening Yale News Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have, for the first time, described the genetic basis of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women that is marked by chronic pelvic pain and infertility. The researchers’ discovery of a new gene mutation provides hope for new screening methods. Gallery talk, reception for contemporary Latin art exhibit "So many artists from so many countries doing work in so many textures, colors and styles." Americans overestimate political polarization With the presidential election right around the corner and politically charged TV and radio ads hammering away at the major differences between the parties, Americans these days appear to see the nation as divided between Red and Blue. But new research from Professor Leaf Van Boven shows that many people overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and this misconception is associated with citizens’ voting behavior and their involvement in political activities. “It is clear that Americans see themselves as very sharply polarized,” Van Boven said. “And that the degree of perceived polarization dramatically overstates the actual degree of polarization.” Van Boven of CU-Boulder’s psychology and neuroscience department and Professor John Chambers of the University of Florida recently presented findings of two studies on political polarization at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. In one study, which included a nationally representative sample of 1,000 voting age respondents during the 2008 presidential campaign, Van Boven and his colleagues found that individuals with more extreme partisan attitudes perceived greater polarization than those with less extreme partisan attitudes. For example, in the 2008 presidential election, people who strongly supported either Obama or McCain perceived Americans as more divided than did those whose support of either candidate was more moderate. In another study, which included an analysis using a subset of 26,000 respondents from three decades of surveys of Americans, the researchers determined that the gap between Republicans and Democrats on five-point scales regarding different issues such as the death penalty and abortion was approximately three-quarters of a point. However, people believe there is a scale difference of two points or more between the two parties. And it’s not just politics, it’s also the case with other issues such as the death penalty or the abortion issue. “The more strongly people feel about an issue, the more divided they see other Americans,” Van Boven said. The misperception of American political polarization The misperception of American political polarization Feb. 6, 2012 Leaf Van Boven The American flag is red, white and blue but when it comes to politics Americans see the nation as Red and Blue. News outlets such as CNN and The New Yorker describe the growing political polarization between Republicans and Democrats. But according to Leaf Van Boven, a psychologist at CU-Boulder who just completed a study on polarization, data shows Americans are much less polarized politically then many people believe.Topic: Academics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Political science, Research & Creative Works, Social Sciences Social Sciences, Social SciencesDiscovery & Innovationvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Americans overestimate political polarization, according to new CU-Boulder research Many Americans overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and this misconception is associated with citizens’ voting behavior and their involvement in political activities, according to new findings from the University of Colorado Boulder. “It is clear that Americans see themselves as very sharply polarized,” said Professor Leaf Van Boven, who led the research efforts. “And that the extent of perceived polarization dramatically overstates the actual degree of polarization.” Van Boven of CU-Boulder’s psychology and neuroscience department and Professor John Chambers of the University of Florida presented findings of two studies on political polarization last month at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology in San Diego. In one study, which included a nationally representative sample of 1,000 voting age respondents during the 2008 presidential campaign, Van Boven and his colleagues found that individuals with more extreme partisan attitudes perceived greater polarization than those with less extreme partisan attitudes. For example, in the 2008 presidential election, people who strongly supported either Obama or McCain perceived Americans as more divided than did those whose support of either candidate was more moderate. In another study, which included an analysis using a subset of 26,000 respondents from three decades of surveys of Americans, the researchers determined that the average gap between Republicans and Democrats on five-point scales regarding different issues such as the death penalty and abortion was approximately three-quarters of a point. However, people believed there was a scale difference of two points or more between the two parties. “The more strongly people feel about an issue, the more divided they see other Americans,” Van Boven said. The data also suggest that the people who perceive the most division among Americans are also the most likely to vote in elections. “It seems that the people who see the most polarization are also more likely to engage in various kinds of political activities, including joining campaigns, persuading other people and contributing to PACs,” Van Boven said. He expects that both major political parties may try to benefit from the perceived polarization of voters during the current presidential election year. “If I were a strategist and I saw that maybe I could get a 5 percent increase in turnout on my side by increasing people’s perceptions of polarization, I know exactly what I would do,” he said. “I would push toward increased perceptions of polarization. “There certainly is a sound scientific basis for the strategy of making the other side seem very strong, very extreme and very active,” he said. “If I think the other side is really fired up and they are going to turn out the vote, that becomes a threat to me. So that might motivate me to vote.” CU-Boulder Professor Charles Judd of the psychology and neuroscience department and Professor David Sherman of the University of California, Santa Barbara, were co-authors with Van Boven on the paper titled “False polarization of the American electorate.” Van Boven, CU-Boulder doctoral candidate Jacob Westfall and Professor John Chambers of the University of Florida co-authored the other paper titled “Political polarization projection.” Contact: Leaf Van Boven, 303-735-5238vanboven@colorado.edu Greg Swenson, CU media relations, 303-492-3113“The more strongly people feel about an issue, the more divided they see other Americans,” said Leaf Van Boven of CU-Boulder’s psychology and neuroscience department.Social Sciences The misperception of American political polarization Discovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Graduate Education, Research Collaborations, Student Researchvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); State Economy to Get Big Jolt with Proposed New Tax on Cigarettes, Study Finds A new UCSF analysis has found that a state ballot initiative to increase the cigarette tax would create about 12,000 jobs and nearly $2 billion in new economic activity in California. In Autism, Gene Findings May Help Explain Biology and Guide Drug Discovery UCSF gene hunter Lauren Weiss is homing in on a network of genes – linked to a protein suspect identified earlier – that may hold clues to autism and lead to new ways to identify those at risk and new ideas about prevention and treatment. Legendary Fitness Guru Richard Simmons to Host Fitness Class, Speak, at UCR University News Richard Simmons is coming to UC Riverside on Thursday, February 9th, and he’s bringing his workout gear. UCR Alumnus, Super Bowl Champion Butch Johnson to Speak on Feb. 8 University News Former UC Riverside football star Butch Johnson, who went on to play with the Dallas Cowboys and make appearances in the 1978 and 1979 Super Bowls, is scheduled to speak on-campus on Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. in HUB 302 as part of the campus’ Black History Month Celebration and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of African Student Programs at UCR. Fair to Bring Future Scientists and Engineers to Campus Science/Technology Do cookies taste better if the dough has been refrigerated first? Do whitening toothpastes really work? Can you prevent apples from browning? Does your hair color impact how much electricity it can carry? How greasy are your potato chips? Hundreds of K-12 students will answer these and other intriguing questions at the 23nd annual Science and Engineering Fair that takes place on campus, Feb. 7-9. Medical debt keeps rising, new report shows Hard hit by one of the worst recessions in nearly a century, hundreds of thousands of Californians lost insurance coverage across the state as employers shed jobs and the health plans that came with those jobs, according to a new report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. As Chinese courts announce 'guiding cases,' Stanford Law School helps to spread the word A Stanford website translates important rulings by the Supreme People's Court that serve as guides for lower courts, helping the vast country to move toward more consistent judicial decisions. Stanford geophysicist: More environmental rules needed for shale gas Obama's new rule is only one step toward ensuring the safety of hydraulic fracturing, the booming technology that offers economic and environmental benefits, according to Stanford geophysicist and DOE adviser Mark Zoback. The Sagehen Report: Week of February 6 Athletics Among the highlights in Pomona-Pitzer athletics this week were the Sagehen Women’s Swimming and Diving team continuing an impressive streak going against a conference rival and the Men’s Basketball team capturing an exciting win at home to take over sole possession of second place in the SCIAC with two weeks left in the regular season. Author Rebecca Walker to Speak at Pomona College Campus Events Writer Rebecca Walker, named by Time Magazine as one of the “50 Future Leaders of America” and considered one of the founders of third-wave feminism, will speak on “Black Cool: Language of Survival, Survival of Language” at Pomona College on Thursday, February 9th at 4:15 p.m. in Crookshank Hall Room 108 (140 W. Sixth St., Claremont). Her talk is in conjunction with the release of the book she edited, Black Cool – One Thousand Streams of Blackness (2012). [Men's Tennis] Royals Open Season With Loss At UC San Diego Loyola, CA- Hope International opened their season on Saturday at UC San Diego. The Tritons beat the Royals 9-0 but several of the matches were close. Freshman Tulio Amaral played very strong at number singles and doubles. [Women's Basketball] Good Effort But Same Result Santa Clarita, CA- Try as they might, Hope International cannot not seem to break their recent cycle of staying close in the first 20-30 minutes of a game before running out of gas. Saturday was no different as they were down by four at half before falling 76-59 at The Master's. Freshman Brittany Bauman scored 15 points for the Royals. [Softball] Gripp Delivers In Season Opener Fullerton, CA- Freshman Katie Gripp wasted no time hitting her first collegiate homerun as she did so in her first collegiate at bat on Saturday leading the Royals to a sweep of Patten 3-1 and 1-0. Gripp accounted for all four HIU RBIs on the day. Senior Alexis Alonzo and Sophomore Liz Gonzalez both went the distance in the circle to earn the wins. [Men's Basketball] Royals Shock #13 Mustangs With Comeback Santa Clarita, CA- Down by 15 with 9:45 to play, Hope International pulled off the huge comeback and upset #13 The Master's 60-58 on Saturday. Senior Steve Jurich rallied the troops with 21 points and 12 rebounds. "Are You Joe Enough?" fitness competition underway It's a safe bet almost everybody's New Year's Resolutions at one time or another have to do with exercising more often. For most people, the resolution fades as soon as it leaves their mouths. February 6, 2012 Accolades Accolades Faculty/Staff Notes; Undergrad Accountancy Program Ranked No. 20; Buford Peace Award Nominations Sought; Faculty Members’ Work in ‘Art of the State’ Exhibit; 5 Questions: Duane Lamb 2012 Campus Master Plan Progressing Cover Story In the five years since the campus master plan was adopted in 2007, enrollment surged, new buildings opened, the 168-acre Bryce hospital campus was added, and the April 27 tornadoes struck. Theatre and Dance Spring Season Opens News The UA department of theatre and dance is now selling tickets to the Spring 2012 season. Technology in the Classroom: Tegrity News Students forced to miss a class can still hear and see the lecture and visuals with Tegrity. Researchers to Use Video in Aiding Early Autism Diagnoses News A team of UA researchers was awarded funding to build a video-based decision-support system aimed at improving diagnosis time for rural Alabama children showing signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders. From Angels to iPhones: Philosopher Caputo to Speak at Samford March 1-2 Philanthropist and innovative businessman Larry D. Striplin Jr. '52 passes away Birmingham-Southern graduate, trustee, prominent businessman, and philanthropist Larry D. Striplin Jr. ’52 died Jan. 23 at a local hospital. He was 82. Birmingham-Southern student wins Alabama Symphony Orchestra's composition competition; ASO to premiere work Feb. 14 Meghan Ford of Birmingham, a junior music composition major at Birmingham-Southern College, is the winner of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra's "Inspired by Music" student composition competition, with her winning work to be premiered by the ASO Feb. 14. Birmingham-Southern College announces Dean’s List for Fall 2011 Term Birmingham-Southern is proud to announce the students who were named to its Dean’s List for the 2011 Fall Term. A multimedia look at McCarthyism Upcoming play ‘Galileo in America’ explores collision of art, science and politics. Past master Kenneth Pomeranz, UCI expert on China, is new American Historical Association president. The misperception of American political polarization The misperception of American political polarization Feb. 6, 2012 Leaf Van Boven The American flag is red, white and blue but when it comes to politics Americans see the nation as Red and Blue. News outlets such as CNN and The New Yorker describe the growing political polarization between Republicans and Democrats. But according to Leaf Van Boven, a psychologist at CU-Boulder who just completed a study on polarization, data shows Americans are much less polarized politically then many people believe. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Academics, Social Sciences, Psychology, Political science Chicago Family Business Council Moves to New Home at DePaul University Terriers Shoot for 30th Beanpot Title The men’s hockey Terriers will attempt to regain ownership of Boston’s college hockey scene when they face off against the Harvard Crimson tonight in the 60th annual Beanpot tournament at the TD Garden. 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Modernism, especially minimalism and abstract expression, seemed to put an [...] Tweet the Beanpot BU Today will be at TD Garden tonight to cover every face-off, penalty, and goal as the BU men’s hockey team (15-8-1 overall, 12-6-1 Hockey East- TKTK need to change after Friday night’s game) takes the ice against the Harvard Crimson (6-6-9 overall, 5-4-7 Hockey East) in the first round of the 60th annual Beanpot [...] Teaching Doctors How to Close Life’s Last Door At age 78, Charles Swanigan could jog three miles at a stretch. One year later, with the prostate cancer he had battled for a decade spread throughout his body, he could hardly move. Just getting out of bed, he tells his doctor and two BU School of Medicine students paying him an autumn house call, [...] YouSpeak: Who Best to Beat Obama? Last Tuesday’s Florida GOP primary handed Mitt Romney a decisive victory. The former Massachusetts governor beat Newt Gingrich 46 percent to 32 percent. But Romney’s support among Florida Tea Party supporters, white evangelicals, and voters who identify as “very conservative” remained soft. Those voters are sticking with Gingrich, who has vowed to stay in the [...] [Softball] Lamm Headed to Ancilla INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – North Central senior Stephanie Lamm recently signed her NJCAA Letter of Intent to play softball for Ancilla College in the 2012-2013 season. [Baseball] Baseball: Martin Methodist Takes Opening Series at Emmanuel College FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - MMC baseball took to the road for their opening weekend, taking two games of the three-game series over Emmanuel College. The RedHawks suffered a 3-1 loss in the first of Friday's doubleheader, but rebounded with a 3-2 win, and closed the series with a 3-0 win in the rubber match on Saturday. Taylor Time: Amari Barash (2/6/2012) 02/06/2012 Start Date: 2/6/2012 Start Time: 5:00 PMEnd Date: 2/6/2012 End Time: 5:50 PMUnion College - Taylor Music CenterRoom: Emerson AuditoriumAround the World in 50 minutes: Amari Barash explores world music with an oboe and a bandoneon. Dinner and Talk with Vietnam War Survivor Le Ly Hayslip (2/6/2012) 02/06/2012 Start Date: 2/6/2012 Start Time: 5:00 PMEnd Date: 2/6/2012 End Time: 9:00 PMUnion College - Green HouseUnion College - Nott MemorialOn Feb. 6th, join Campus Action and Vietnam War survivor Le Ly Hayslip. Hear about her life in Vietnam and the US, Buddhism, and her current work with The Global Village Foundation to bring education to rural Vietnam. New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to headline FIU Geopolitical Summit Campus Life WHAT: Thomas Friedman, one of the nation’s most influential columnists and thinkers, will discuss the social and political challenges of the United States’ economic crisis at FIU’s third Geopolitical Summit. The Geopolitical Summit brings to South Florida some of the leading thinkers in the U.S. and beyond to discuss the [...] Study: Political leaders play key role in how worried Americans are by climate change Unity Dance Troupe to Perform "Rescued" Lee University is hosting the Unity Dance Troupe Friday Feb. 10-11 in the Dixon Center. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Truman Wrestling Competes In Missouri Valley Open Wrestling MARSHALL, Mo. – Devon Fenstermaker, Helmut Rentschler and Zach Hayes led the Truman wrestling contingent at the Missouri Valley College Open on Sunday. The Bulldogs will host the MIAA Duals in Pershing Arena this Sunday starting at 1:00 p.m. MESA Spanish Table (2/6/2012) 02/06/2012 Start Date: 2/6/2012 Start Time: 12:30 PMEnd Date: 2/6/2012 End Time: 1:30 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterEvery Monday during common lunch come to practice your Spanish . Chat with students and Professors in a relaxed and casual environment. Valentine's Day Sing-a-grams (2/6/2012) 02/06/2012 Start Date: 2/6/2012 Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Date: 2/6/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion CollegeUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterThe Garnet Minstrelles are here to deliver the Singing Grams. We will perform a love song of your choice to the people close to you just in time for Valentine's day. We will be delivering Singing Grams from the 8th, 9th, 10th and 13th. Sign up for a fun surprise. Exhibit - Landscape Impressions: Chasing the Light (2/6/2012) 02/06/2012 Start Date: 2/6/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/6/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialAn exhibition in the Wikoff Student Gallery of plein air oil paintings by Brittany Gilbert, class of 2012 Exhibit - Art Inspires Art: Union College Visual Arts Faculty (2/6/2012) 02/06/2012 Start Date: 2/6/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/6/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialRoom: Mandeville GalleryA group exhibition including all of the Union College Visual Arts faculty: Martin Benjamin, Chris Duncan, Walter Hatke, Fernando Orellana, Charles Steckler, and Sandra Wimer Exhibit - The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (2/6/2012) 02/06/2012 Start Date: 2/6/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 2/6/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Swimming & Diving Tops NJIT In Final Dual Of The Season Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving The Stags will head to the MAAC Championships on February 16. Men's Basketball Finishes "Super" Weekend By Hosting Siena Sunday On SNY Men's Basketball The men's basketball team hosts Siena on Sunday afternoon at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is slated for 3:30 pm and will air live on SNY. Men's Tennis Defeats Boston University, 4-3 Men's Tennis Fairfield clinched the 4-3 victory over Boston University after six hours on the courts. Women's Tennis Blanks Hartford in 7-0 Victory Women's Tennis The Stags didn't drop a set on the evening. In the No. 3 spot, Allison Radde defeated her Hartford opponent 6-0, 6-0. Men's Basketball Wins Third Straight With 64-56 Decision Over Siena Men's Basketball The men's basketball team picked up its eighth conference win with a 64-56 decision over Siena College. McNair Scholars Program now accepting applications for its next cohort; info session tomorrow University News The program, which helps prepare undergrads for doctoral-level studies, is planning a January Term trip to the South next year to study the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Deadline looms for June 2012 summer study abroad courses for undergraduates For Students It's not too late to apply; choose from courses in places such as Japan, France and Italy, Tibet and Argentina. CILCE hosts Community-Based Research Grant information session Tuesday For Students David Steele, director of Undergraduate Research and Collaborative Scholarships, will lead the session, with former grant recipients on hand to answer questions and talk about their summer projects. ‘Muslim-Christian Dialogue: Challenges and Possibilities’ program here Feb. 14 See/Hear/Do The speaker is a professor and author who specializes in the study of Islam, Dr. Amir Hussain of Loyola Marymount University. Wellness Center’s annual Heart Hunt starts today with Clue No. 1 For Students Read on for not only Clue No. 1 but also a healthy relationship tip. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: Jessy Christopher Named to CoSIDA Academic ... PULASKI, Tenn. - Junior point guard Jessy Christopher earned her first CoSIDA Academic All-District team selection this season, it was announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Friday, February 3rd. [Softball] Softball: Sunday Scrimmage Postponed PULASKI, Tenn. -- Due to inclement weather, today's softball scrimmage has been postponed until Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 pm. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: RedHawks Fall Short to No. 3 Union University JACKSON, Tenn. - MMC women's basketball fell for the second time this season to No. 3 Union, this time on the road by an 82-69 score. The RedHawks were led by senior Vee Young with 33 points in 34 minutes of play in the loss, as MMC's record dropped to 15-8 overall, 4-5 in league play. [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: No. 9 MMC Comes Up with Overtime Win at Union, 74-70 JACKSON, Tenn. - Martin Methodist hit the road on Saturday for a big test on the road with Union University, and came home successful with a 74-70 overtime victory. James Justice led with 21 points and 10 rebounds, as Jeremy Rodgers turned in a 10 point, 14 rebound double-double. [MMC] MMC: Martin Methodist Announces 2012 Homecoming Schedule PULASKI, Tenn. Homecoming 2012 will take place Saturday, February 18th. Martin Methodist will welcome back all alumni to a exciting day that includes the introduction of the 2012 Sports Hall of Fame Class during the half time of the women's game. Environmental and Successional Relations of Aspen Communities in Central and Northern Utah Determining Potential Wildlife Benefits from Wildfire in Arizona Ponderosa Pine Forests Wood Production and Kraft Pulping of Short-Rotation Hardwoods in the Pacific Northwest Production of Dry Matter from Aspen Stands Harvested on Short Rotations The Use of Trembling Aspen in Pulp and Paper Manufacture Blood Drive (February 06) Give Blood. Get Cookies. Be a Hero. The Puget Sound Blood Center's bloodmobile will be parked in the Bellarmine Turnaround (closed 12:20-1:30 p.m.). Make an appointment online at Puget Sound Blood Center. Carolina Silva SUVAIR Exhibition (February 06) Seattle University Visual Artist in Residence for 2011 Carolina Silva will present work created during her residency at Seattle University. On view: Jan. 9-Feb. 24 Reception: Thursday, Jan. 12, 5-8 p.m. Vachon Gallery Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (February 06) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Boot Camp with Chloe (February 06) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Sunrise Hatha Yoga with Jamie (February 06) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your pass today! Chemists Develop More Efficient Protein Labeling NC State researchers have created specially engineered mammalian cells to provide a new "chemical handle" which will enable them to label proteins of interest more efficiently. Track Teams Return To Action In Jacksonville Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – The Truman women took second and the men were fourth at the Dr. Jim Green Invitational Track & Field meet held Saturday at Illinois College. Derek Atwood, Ryan Peterson and three relays on the women’s side were first place winners for the Bulldogs. Student Health Services earns full accreditation Campus The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has awarded full accreditation to ISU's Student Health Services for meeting national standards in outpatient health care. Geophysicist speaks on recent Haiti, Japan earthquakes Campus Wayne D. Pennington, a geophysicist with the U.S. Agency for International Development, presented a lecture Friday, Jan. 3 on the recent Haiti and Japan earthquakes and what can be learned from them. SGA endorses reading and review week Campus ISU's Student Government Association will endorse a reading and review period, which will be forwarded to the Academic Affairs committee for voting in the course of the semester. Campaign winning artwork shows students talents Campus The Student Government Association has just announced the winners of this year's State Your Art Campaign. Every year in the past, the University Marketing Board teams up with SGA to bring student artwork to multiple locations around campus. Mike Haddad to Speak on People Leadership at St. Norbert College CEO Breakfast DE PERE, WIS.: Mike Haddad, president and CEO of Schreiber Foods, will present "People Leadership" as part of the CEO Breakfast & Strategy Series at F.K. Bemis International Center, St. Norbert... St. Norbert College Music and Theatre Faculty Present 'The Shape of Words' DE PERE, WIS.: The St. Norbert College music department will present a faculty collaboration, "The Shape of Words," on Sat. Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Walter Theatre, Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine... Benassi, Mushero and Reynolds vocal recitals at St. Norbert College The St. Norbert College music department will present the vocal recitals of Isabella Benassi and Abbygaile Mushero on Friday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. and Aaron Reynolds at 5 p.m. in the Walter Theater,... Track And Field Wraps Up Texas Tech Open Track and Field After their third meet of the season, the Texas State men’s and women’s track and field teams posted numerous top-five finishes in both the running and field events at the Texas Tech Open on Saturday. Meet Results Feb 5: The Adding Machine Feb 5: Parent & Family Spring Event Snowshoe Feb 5: Parent & Family Spring Event: Skiing at Alta UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center Offers New Hope for Deadly Brain Tumor UC San Diego News Jim Black is fighting the meanest, most aggressive, most common kind of brain tumor in the United States: recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). In the United States, each year, approximately 10,000 patients are affected by GBM. Now, a novel investigational device – available only at clinical trial sites – is offering new hope to these patients. [Men's Basketball] No. 21 Saint Francis Cruise by Men's Basketball The Bethel College Pilots made the trip to Fort Wayne, Ind. to take on the No. 21 ranked (NAIA D-II) University of Saint Francis Cougars and fell 108-72. Women’s Hoops Rallies in Second Half To Beat Frostburg Hot-Shooting Men’s Hoops Rolls Past Frostburg 15 Years of Sport Management The College of Business celebrated 15 years of sport management at Western New England with a special Athenaeum Series event which featured author Marty Dobrow and Major League Baseball agent James Masteralexis, who is also an assistant professor of Sport Management at Western New England. At the event, Dobrow and Masteralexis discussed the realities of sports agencies and what it takes to succeed in the big leagues. Additionally, the two discussed Dobrow's book Knocking on Heaven's Door: Six Minor Leaguers in Search of the Baseball Dream, which features Masteralexis. The event was sponsored by the College of Business, the Department of Sport Management, and D’Amour Library. March 2012 Alumni Council Committee Meetings Start Date: Mar 3 2012 7:45AM ETEnd Date: Mar 3 2012 8:00PM ETLocation: Event location goes hereEvent Type: , Description: 2012 March Volunteer Weekend Doing American History - Past, Present, Future Start Date: Feb 25 2012 10:00PMEnd Date: Feb 25 2012 4:00PMLocation: Oberlin Science Center, Craig Lecture HallEvent Type: Panel, Description: A Symposium in Recognition of Gary Kornblith?s Retirement Women's Basketball: Army vs Lafayette , 02/08/12 7:00 PM ET Army @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Women's Basketball: Lafayette 47 vs Navy 63, (F) Lafayette @ Navy. Annapolis, Md. Men's Basketball: Navy 41 vs Lafayette 62, (F) Navy @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Track: Lafayette vs New Balance Invitational , (F) New Balance Invitational. New York, N.Y. Track: Lafayette vs Lehigh at John Covert Classic , (F) Lehigh at John Covert Classic. Bethlehem, Pa. DSU graduate student team earns top honor from Department of Defense A graduate team from DSU, supervised by DSU professor Dr. Michael Tu, placed first in the US Graduate Team division of the 2011 Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) international competition. Founder of Room to Read to receive Teszler Award Wood to speak, receive honorary degree Thursday, Feb. 9 12.02.07 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Tuesday February 7, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.02.07 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Tuesday February 7, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.02.06 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Monday February 6, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.02.06 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Monday February 6, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.02.05 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Sunday February 5, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Moves Into Second Place With Win At Concordia Dream Big for Sustainability The Five College Board of Directors is seeking proposals for sustainability initiatives from community members at Mount Holyoke and the other four colleges in the consortium. Things Not to do on a Campus Tour First-year MHC student Elizabeth Schmitt offers advice for prospective college students on what not to ask on a campus tour, as reported in Huffington Post. Alum Helps Resurrect Meal Program Elise Hale-Case '09 made it her mission to resurrect the meal program at Seattle's Sacred Heart Church after it shut down last fall, reports KING 5 News. Union College Chorale (2/5/2012) 02/05/2012 Start Date: 2/5/2012 Start Time: 3:00 PMEnd Date: 2/5/2012 End Time: 4:30 PMUnion College - Taylor Music CenterRoom: Emerson AuditoriumGermany 1820-1880: Birthplace of the Choral Society. This concert features music by Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Bruckner. A mix of sacred and secular texts from the dawn of the community choir era. Valentine's Day Sing-a-grams (2/5/2012) 02/05/2012 Start Date: 2/5/2012 Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Date: 2/5/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion CollegeUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterThe Garnet Minstrelles are here to deliver the Singing Grams. We will perform a love song of your choice to the people close to you just in time for Valentine's day. We will be delivering Singing Grams from the 8th, 9th, 10th and 13th. 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Exhibit - Landscape Impressions: Chasing the Light (2/5/2012) 02/05/2012 Start Date: 2/5/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/5/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialAn exhibition in the Wikoff Student Gallery of plein air oil paintings by Brittany Gilbert, class of 2012 Exhibit - Art Inspires Art: Union College Visual Arts Faculty (2/5/2012) 02/05/2012 Start Date: 2/5/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/5/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialRoom: Mandeville GalleryA group exhibition including all of the Union College Visual Arts faculty: Martin Benjamin, Chris Duncan, Walter Hatke, Fernando Orellana, Charles Steckler, and Sandra Wimer Exhibit - The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (2/5/2012) 02/05/2012 Start Date: 2/5/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 2/5/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Hot Topics: Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Planned Parenthood A Rutgers instructor who serves on the board the Central and South Jersey affiliate says Susan G. Komen for the Cure will have to work to regain the public trust after reversing its controversial decision to cut financial ties with Planned Parenthood. Event: February 5: Film—World on a Wire 7pm, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center Event: February 5: Men's Tennis vs. Army 10am, Boss Tennis Courts Researchers Weigh Methods to More Accurately Measure Genome Sequencing Researchers at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences evaluate some current methods to sequence individual genomes--a study that serves as a "stress test" of the efficacy of these practices. From Opening Thunder to Closing Whimper Predicting bomb shockwaves, building vulnerability, and evacuation priority. Early Study Suggests Nanodiamonds Safe for Implants As the number of knee and hip joint replacements grows, nanodiamond coatings could answer problems related to metal surfaces. Built to Withstand Almost Anything By helping buildings withstand unusually severe hazards, the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate aims to keep critical infrastructure open for business Combined Approach to Global Health Can Save Lives at Lower Cost A new analysis published this week in the open-access journal PLoS ONE (Feb. 3, 2012) focused on a combined public health campaign in Western Province, Kenya led by the Swiss-based company Vestergaard Frandsen, the Kenyan Ministry of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The analysis looked at the cost effectiveness of simultaneously confronting the problems of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and diarrhea caused by waterborne pathogens. [Women's Basketball] Sterling's huge second half propels Warriors over Coyotes 75-65 STERLING – Sterling College had a huge second half, but it wasn't without help from the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes. A near complete lack of post defense allowed the Warriors to shoot 57.1 percent in the second half and pull away for a 75-65 win over the Coyotes on Thursday night at the Gleason Center. [Men's Basketball] Coyotes unable to stop Stutzman, Sterling as Wesleyan falls 105-83 STERLING – It was Trent Stutzman's night for the Sterling College Warriors. Stutzman set new school records in single season three-pointers and single game three's while scoring 33 points as the Warriors defeated the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes 105-83 on Thursday night at the Gleason Center on the Sterling College campus. [Women's Basketball] Coyote women hold on to top Spires 58-56 Wow what a finish! The Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes went down to the wire with the Saint Mary Spires on Saturday night at Mabee Arena, getting a clutch basket by Alecia Smith and surviving a defensive lapse in the final seconds to come away with a 58-56 win. Women’s Basketball Beaten By Nationally-Ranked DePauw (Ind.) University GREENCASTLE, IND. – The Hiram College women’s basketball team was defeated by No. 5 nationally-ranked DePauw (Ind.) University, 85-43, today (Saturday, Feb. 4) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Greencastle, Ind. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers drop to 7-14 overall and 4-9 in the NCAC. The Tigers improve to 20-1 overall and [...] Men’s Basketball Rally Falls Shy of Denison University HIRAM, OHIO — The Hiram College men’s basketball team couldn’t quite rally from a 16-point second half deficit as the Terriers fell to Denison University, 81-74, this afternoon (Saturday, Feb. 4) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Granville. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers are now 12-9 overall and 5-7 in the [...] Feb 3 - Feb 12: The Adding Machine Feb 4: Damn U Comedy Auditions Feb 4: COSA: Conference on Social Awareness [Women's Basketball] Big Opportunity Slips as Lady Pilots Wilt in Home Loss It was a team-wide disappearing act for the Lady Pilots Saturday as they hosted the University of St. Francis at the Wiekamp Center. Senior Day, the final regular season home game of the year, one game back in the Mid Central Conference… big game… big disappointment. It was one of those days where nothing seemed to go right for Bethel. From early foul trouble, to horrendous shooting, turnovers, poor defense – all the ingredients for disaster as Bethel fell 65-56. [Men's Indoor Track & Field] Track and Field Wins Five Events and Qualify Three for NAIA Indoor The Bethel Pilot Track and Field programs competed at the Taylor University Indoor Meet on Saturday and came away with five event winners and three NAIA Indoor National qualifiers on the day. Homecoming week activities highlight "Game-day" theme Clarksville, Ark. --- "Ozarks Game Day: Homecoming 2012" is the theme for University of the Ozarks' 2012 Homecoming, scheduled for the week of Feb. 6-11. Third episode of "AND One" released Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks athletic department has released its third segment of AND One, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the women?s basketball program. U of O clubs to host recycled art fashion show Fashion design and ecological sensitivity will come together on April 18, when OZARTS, the U of O Art Club, and the university's Planet Club will host the first Recycled Art Fashion Show. KUOZ radio makes first venture into radio/video simulcasting Radio has traditionally been a medium where programs featured the spoken word and were broadcast as audio signals over the airwaves.?However, the increasing popularity of simultaneous broadcasts, along with the introduction of new technology, has brought some big changes to the world of radio. Mayo named District 6 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-America Lakeland College women's basketball junior forward Becky Mayo has been named District 6 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-America. The Gladstone, Mich., native has been a major reason for the Muskies success this season, and she has also had great success in the classroom. Mayo averages 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, both second on the team, while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average as an accounting major. Mayo has two double-doubles this season and has scored in double figures in 13 of 19 contests. She is shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from the 3-point line. "Becky is a great example of what we want our women to strive for," said Lakeland head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "Becky has done so much on the court and is an outstanding student in the classroom as well. We hold academics in high regard and this is a terrific honor for not only an excellent athlete, but a great student as well." With her selection, Mayo is also eligible to become a CoSIDA Academic All-American at season's end. Muskies to host "Pink Out" to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Lakeland College with be hosting a "Pink Out" on Saturday, Feb. 11, as the men's and women's basketball teams, in association with the Lakeland Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), join over 1,800 participants across the nation to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. The fans, players and officials will be donning pink as part of the "Play 4Kay" initiative, which is committed to being a part of finding an answer in the fight against women's cancers. Nationally, the 2012 "Play 4Kay" initiative is February 10-20. Kay Yow, a Hall of Fame women's basketball coach at North Carolina State for the U.S. Olympic team, was diagnosed with breast cancer and led a national campaign against the disease. She died in 2009. At Lakeland, the "Pink Out" centers on the basketball doubleheader against Marian University at 2 and 4:15 p.m. in the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium. SAAC has collected several raffle prizes, pink face paint will be available, along with pink t-shirts, pink cupcakes and information designed to increase breast cancer awareness. SAAC members will also be asking for fans to join in the "3-point shoot for a cure" initiative. Fans are invited to pledge money for every 3-pointer made in the two games. All proceeds from Lakeland's "Pink Out" will be donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, a charitable organization committed to raising money for scientific cancer research, assisting the underserved and unifying people for a common cause. Members of Lakeland's women's basketball team will wear pink t-shirts during pre-game warm-ups. Coaches will wear pink, and the game officials will use pink whistles. The Lakeland College athletics website will also turn pink beginning Monday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 12. Lakeland has a team page set up so fans can make a donation to help support the cause. It can be accessed here. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund was officially founded on Dec. 3, 2007, and has raised more than $1.3 million for scientific research focused on women's cancers. Kay Yow's goal was to one day raise $5 million through the "Play 4Kay" initiative. This year's goal is $1 million and everyone can help. Bulldogs Brought Down in Bolivar Men's Basketball BOLIVAR, Mo. - - The Truman men’s basketball team shot 33% from the floor and put just EJ Hicks in double-figures offensively in a 68-49 loss at Southwest Baptist (Mo.) on Saturday afternoon. Bulldogs Hold On To Win Fourth Straight Over Southwest Baptist Women's Basketball BOLIVAR, Mo. – Truman’s Jennifer Conway scored 17 points in the first half and Becka McHenry scored 20 of her 24 in the second as the Bulldogs held off Southwest Baptist 77-68 to earn their fourth straight win over the Bearcats on Saturday. With the win, the Bulldogs move up to sixth place in the conference standings. Dragons’ T.J. Taylor Region 14 Player of the Week [Women's Basketball] Lady Warriors Win With Dominating Performance on the Road OTTAWA, Kan. – On the road in Ottawa, the Sterling College Lady Warriors made winning in the Wilson Fieldhouse look easy as Sterling demolished Ottawa 66-42. Sterling's defense was the key to the game, holding Ottawa to 0.246 shooting from the field and 0.007 from the three-point line. Women's Basketball Three-Game Win Streak Comes To An End Versus Nicholls Women's Basketball The Texas State women's basketball team dropped its first matchup in the last four tries, to Nicholls State, Saturday afternoon, 83-74. With the loss the Bobcats three-game winning streak came to end marking their SLC record to 5-3. Box Score Brooks Ybarra Nets 23 Points, But Bobcats Drop 96-75 Decision to Nicholls on the Road Men's Basketball Thibodaux, La. – Texas State (8-14, 1-8 SLC) started the second half out cold against Nicholls (7-15, 3-7 SLC) and couldn't recover, as the Bobcats fell to the Colonels, 96-75 this afternoon at Stopher Gym. The Colonels took advantage of a 20-9 run to begin the half, and the Bobcats just couldn't recover. Texas State Women’s Tennis Wins First Match Of The 2012 Season With A 7-0 Victory Over Grambling State Women's Tennis The Texas State women’s tennis team evened its record to 1-1 this season with a 7-0 victory at Grambling State on Saturday afternoon. Alumna Michels Promoted to Life Care PR Director Lee University alumna Leigh Michels was recently promoted to director of Life Care Centers of America’s public relations department. 2012 Honor Choir Concert Approximately 250 choral students from 20 high schools will perform at Lee University’s annual Honor Choir concert on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. in the Conn Center. Free press under fire David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, spoke at UCLA about the need to protect freedom of expression around the globe and the role of this principle in the life and death ten years ago of reporter Daniel Pearl. New device removes stroke-causing blood clots better than standard treatment A clinical trial showed the device opened blocked vessels in 61 percent of patients, while the current FDA-approved device worked in 24 percent of cases. Locks of love More than 200 people got a free haircut from Vidal Sassoon Academy students at this year's Locks of Love event, which collects the hair to make into wigs for sick children. UCLA Headlines February 3, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Dickens: Transportation Innovations Played a Role in His WorkThe Washington Post on Thursday featured an article by Jonathan Grossman, UCLA associate professor of English, disproving myths about Charles Dickens and his work.... UCLA faculty experts advisory: Economics of Super Bowl Despite the struggling economy, Super Bowl ad prices continue to rise, as do ticket prices. UCLA experts are available to discuss how the game — which has become a cultural and sociological phenomenon — affects the overall U.S. economy. Aronov Lecture at UA Focuses on Democratic Social Life in Light of Controversies Events Dr. Ann Pellegrini, associate professor of performance studies and religious studies at New York University, will speak on “Discomforting Democracy: Religion, Performance, and the Space of Political Exchange” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in 205 Gorgas Library on The University of Alabama campus. Time Warner Executive to Address UA Students Events Ellen East, executive vice president and chief communications officer for Time Warner Cable, will deliver the 15th Koten Distinguished Lecture in Public Relations Feb. 9. UA in the News: February 3, 2012 UA in the News Economist’s study outlines impact of immigration law – Mobile native named Cason Award winner – Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility initiative rewards tornado victim – Biologist uses snakes in human heart research – Sorority encourages Ronald McDonald House donations – and more … Famiglietti, Southon named American Geophysical Union fellows "This designation is conferred upon not more than 0.1 percent of all AGU members in any given year," says the organization's website. Students ponder Compassionate Justice in D.C. Eleven students and their professor recently got an up-close look at national politics at the 2012 Federal Seminar in Washington, D.C. Read More » PCC presents update on Future Connect at City Council meeting Employee News Future Connect Program at PCC started last summer to eliminate barriers to attending college while providing on-going support to help students once they get there Cascade Festival of African Films hosts Family Film Day at Kennedy School Cascade Campus This event, sponsored by the Black United Fund of Oregon and Pacific Northwest College of Art, focuses on films and storytelling that appeal to children ‘Project 50’ theater play mirrors PCC’s 50 years Cascade Campus The Theater Production Program has partnered with Jonathan Walters of Hand2Mouth Theatre to create an interactive performance to honor PCC’s diamond anniversary Newberg Center is venue for legislative town hall with Senator Ron Wyden General News United States Senator Ron Wyden will host a town hall at PCC's Newberg Center (135 Werth Blvd.) from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 Financial Aid Disbursement University of Idaho Events for Feb. 6 - Feb. 12 MOSCOW, Idaho-The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Feb. 6 – Feb. 12. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Turning of the Wheel-Community Without Borders: Symbolism, Theosophy, and Anti-Colonialism in France, 1880-1910 12:30-1:30 p.m. Idaho Commons, White... Coeur d’Alene Tribe Gives $5,000 to Idaho’s Native Law By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – In honor of a shared commitment to education, the Coeur d' Alene Tribe has donated $5,000 to the University of Idaho College of Law in support of its Native American Law program. The donation provides students in the Native Law program with travel funds to participate for the first time in the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference, t... Idaho’s Universities have lost a Great Champion for Higher Education and Leadership MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho community is deeply saddened by the loss of Micron CEO, Steve Appleton. Appleton was a champion for learning and his efforts to continuously grow, expand and advance Micron Technology, Inc. showed his passion for education. “Steve Appleton was a real Idaho gem who, through hard work and vision, rose to lead Micron and further Idaho’s technological ... Prichard Art Gallery to Host Art Auction Feb. 11 MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery is offering the public the chance to own an original work of piece, while at the same time supporting the Prichard’s exhibitions program. “Our art auction will provide an opportunity for the Moscow community to support the mission of the Prichard Art Gallery,” said Roger Rowley, Prichard Art Gallery director. ”It acknowledg... University of Idaho Climate Change Seminar Series MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho scientists are collaboratively sponsoring an Interdisciplinary Climate Change seminar series featuring local and national speakers. Seminars occur on Mondays through April 30. The seminars are free and open to the public, and will be held in the University of Idaho Teaching and Learning Center, room 31, 875 S. Line St., from 3:30-4:20 p.m. For more i... Yale School of Architecture symposium asks: ‘Is drawing dead?’ Yale News A symposium Feb. 9-11 at Yale School of Architecture (YSoA) will examine the status of drawing — traditionally the architect’s chief means of expression and exploration — in the digital age. Titled “Is Drawing Dead?” the symposium also marks the official opening of a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the work of Italian artist, designer and architect Massimo Scholari. Sculpture of Venice Biennale among the items on display in retrospective of eminent architect’s work Yale News A new exhibition opening at the School of Architecture in February will showcase the work of the renowned Italian architect, artist, and designer Massimo Scolari. Professor cited in brief to U.S. Supreme Court on new public health law Yale News An article by Jennifer Prah Ruger, associate professor of public health, has been cited by the Department of Health and Human Services in its brief to the Supreme Court supporting the new health law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Politic to host ‘conversation’ with journalist Christiane Amanpour Yale News Award-winning journalist Christiane Amanpour will be the guest at a “Newsmakers and Newsbreakers” program on Monday, Feb. 6, sponsored by The Politic, a Yale undergraduate journal focusing on global and domestic political affairs. Yale’s bike officers: ambassadors on two wheels Yale News There are many advantages to the Yale Police Department's bicycle unit — not the least of which is the interaction the officers can have with members of the community. GEOGRAPHY MATTERS: Location plays role in health disparity Health disparities among demographic groups are a well-researched topic, but disparities among geographic groups may be just as significant. REACHING OUT: ECU faculty partner with region on technology Seven delegates from Halifax Community College crowded around a table at East Carolina University's College of Technology and Computer Science in mid-January staring at what looks like industrial junk. Media Invited To Watch Via Videoconference as Rutgers , UNESCO Sign Agreement In Paris Establishing Rutgers Peace Center as a UNESCO Institute This pact makes Rutgers the only American university to have a center with UNESCO. What Patients Talk About When They Talk About Doctors An analysis of hundreds of reviews posted to physician-rating sites on the Internet revealed that patients generally give their doctors favorable reviews in this forum. If they complain, it is generally about the experience of going to the doctor—finding parking, long waits in the office, and unfriendly office staff. Combined Approach to Global Health Can Save Lives at Lower Cost A new analysis published this week demonstrates that confronting several diseases at once is a viable way to make the most of limited donor dollars and national health care budgets, and save more lives. UCSF Spinal Surgery Saves Former Gymnast's Life In a triumph of the human spirit and life-saving health care, Angelica Galang, 23, is now attending law school after UCSF neurosurgeon Philip Weinstein removed a five-inch tumor in one of the most complex spinal surgeries of its kind. Ohio State innovators among winners of TechColumbus Innovation Awards Ohio State University Trustees to meet Feb. 9-10 [Women's Basketball] Crusaders Tripped Up By No. 6 Concordia On Senior Day, 68-59 Women's Basketball Gameday: Texas State vs. Nicholls Women's Basketball Texas State vs. Nicholls 2:00 p.m. | San Marcos, Texas l Strahan Coliseum Live Radio l Live Video | Live Stats | Game Notes | Texas State Basketball Twitter [Men's Basketball] Parks selected for CoSIDA Capital One Academic All-District Basketball Team Haydon Parks has been selected for the 2012 Capital One District 6 College Division First-Team Academic All-District® Team. The team is selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) to recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. Surging Stags Stop Saint Peter's 61-44 Women's Basketball Sophomore Alexys Vazquez tied a career-high with 17 points, knocking down five three-pointers to power the Stags. Pepperdine School of Law Vice Dean Tim Perrin Appointed President of Lubbock Christian University Perrin will become the sixth former Pepperdine employee currently serving as a university president. Celebrating African Heritage Month Month-long program features cultural events, screenings and discussions celebrating diversity and identity. Puss in Boots (2/4/2012) 02/04/2012 Start Date: 2/4/2012 Start Time: 8:00 PMEnd Date: 2/4/2012 End Time: 10:00 PMWeekly Campus Movie CU-Boulder facilities and programs reopen following "snow day" Following a one-day closure due to a winter snowstorm, the University of Colorado Boulder is reopening Saturday, Feb. 4 with the majority of facilities and programs on normal operating weekend hours. The CU Recreation Center will be on a delayed opening time of 9 a.m. and then will resume regular hours. The Office of Admissions daily tour for today has been cancelled. See http://admissions.colorado.edu for upcoming visit opportunities. The CU Men's Basketball game, the CU Museum Family Day, performances in the University Theatre and the ATLAS black box theatre and other events planned for this afternoon and evening are scheduled to proceed. Visit www.colorado.edu/events for more information.var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Softball Selected Third In MAAC Softball Preseason Coaches Poll Softball The softball team earned the number three position in the preseason coaches poll while two student-athletes received preseason All-MAAC honors. Women's Basketball Topples Rider 51-35 Women's Basketball The Stags won their sixth consecutive game as they improve to 10-1 in the MAAC. Women's Basketball Hosts Saint Peter's On Saturday Women's Basketball The Stags finish up the season series with the Peaheans at 1pm on Saturday. Men's Lacrosse Set For Scrimmages Men's Lacrosse A preseason look at the 2012 Stags. Needham's 32 Points Leads Men's Basketball Past Niagara, 77-69 Men's Basketball Derek Needham scored a career-high 32 points as the men's basketball team beat Niagara by a 77-69 count. TCC Speech and Debate outlasts the competition at Eastern Michigan TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New venue. Same result. Making its first-ever appearance at the Eastern Michigan University Invitational, Tallahassee Community College’s speech and debate team walked away from the competition to claim another first-place prize Spain Study Abroad Program orientation session announcement TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Spain Study Abroad Program will hold an orientation session at 3 p.m., February 8 in Room 234 of the Communications and Humanities Building. Ozarka College Continuing Education Offering Non-Destructive Testing-Penetrant Certification Class Ozarka College will offer a Continuing Education certification course in Level II, non-destructive testing-penetrant March 13-15 from 6-10 p.m. on the Melbourne campus. The cost of the course is $600. The textbook is not included and costs an additional $25.60. It may be purchased at the first class meeting. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a wide group of analysis techniques used in science and industry to evaluate the properties of materials, component or system without causing damage. NDT does not permanently alter the item being inspected, therefore making it a highly valuable technique that saves both time and money in product evaluation, troubleshooting and research. A Level II technician is someone who would be qualified to properly perform specific calibrations, specific NDT and specific evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations. Level II's should be able to direct Level I technicians and report test results of NDT tests. This includes system set up, verification, standards check, process items, evaluation of results, and making determinations. NDT is used in a variety of settings that covers a wide range of industries. Some industries that employ NDT personnel include: automotive, aviation/aerospace, construction, maintenance, and manufacturing. Industrial plants using NDT include nuclear, petrochemical, refineries, pulp and paper, fabrication shops, and mine processing. Other subcategories include pipelines, railways, amusement parks, medical imagine, and bridges, to name a few. This is also a high employment career with job possibilities all over the United States. Surveys indicate there are 18 jobs for each technician graduated. Wages generally begin around $12 per hour, but can run $16-25 per hour depending on the method and experience. A person with an Associate's degree and five years experience usually averages $52,000 per year. After successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the Penetrant Certification Exams, which will also be offered by Ozarka College. The cost of the exam is $125. Anyone interested in taking the class can contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President for Academic Affairs' Office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to the session. Applications and payment must be turned in by March 9. Ozarka College Culinary Arts Second Gourmet Dinner Set For Feb. 16 The Ozarka College Culinary Arts Department will host the second Gourmet Dinner of this semester on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5-8 p.m., offering a unique, fine-dining experience. Advanced Culinary Arts students are currently working on a menu that will be prepared and served under the direction of instructors Mimi Newsome and Eric Smith. Each semester, students host three Gourmet Dinners to gain real-world experience to better prepare them in their future careers. One more dinner will be hosted next month. The dinner will be served in the Culinary Arts Dining Room, located at the south entrance of the John E. Miller Education Complex at Ozarka College's main campus in Melbourne. Menus will be provided for entr`e selection and pricing will be listed. Dinner is by advanced, confirmed reservation only and seating is limited. Please contact the Culinary Arts Department at 870-368-2062 or 870-368-2061 to make reservations. Please leave a message with a call back number if there is no answer. A Culinary Arts instructor must confirm all reservations. Law School Team Wins Second Consecutive National Moot Court Championship News Releases First national championship in this competition was 32 years ago. Expert: Can J.C. Penney’s New Tactics Save the Brand? News Releases Will the aging retailer’s new retail approach, which rolled out Feb. 1, help polish the tarnish from its brand? Men's Hoops Gameday: Texas State at Nicholls Men's Basketball Bobcats at Colonels 3:30 p.m. CT | Thibodaux, La. | Stopher Gym Live Audio | Live Stats l Live Video l Game Notes l Preview Story Track & Field Raceday: Texas Tech Open Track and Field 10:00 a.m. | Lubbock, Texas | Texas Tech's Athletic Training Center Live Results | Meet Schedule (PDF) Women and Global Music: Libana Performs at Stonehill In the next installment of the Nakamichi Concert Series, the musical ensemble group Libana will perform in Stonehill’s Alumni Hall on February 12 at 7 p.m. IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary Stephens Scholars Weekend When: Friday, February 10, 2012. Qualified students will compete for a chance to win $60,000 in scholarships. During the visit, students will be interviewed by two faculty members, stay overnight in a residence hall, write a qualifying essay, make new friends, and get a clear picture of what it might be like to be a student at Stephens. Contact the Office of Admissions for qualifications and requirements. IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary Northland featured on documentary, New Learning Landscapes Release Date: January 31, 2012 Northland celebrates 20-year anniversary of men's basketball state championship Release Date: February 3, 2012 Northland's Open House Showcased Opportunity Release Date: February 3, 2012 IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary Programs awarded by wellness group Bloomington/Normal McLean County Wellness Coalition is looking to support healthy programs in an attempt to promote healthy living within the community. Student tickets on sale for annual Black Heritage Ball Campus Tickets for ISU's Black Heritage Ball, sponsored by the Black Student Union, will go on sale at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6. Brood reproduction discussed at zoologist seminar Campus The School of Biological Sciences hosted Douglas Mock, University of Oklahoma's George Lynn Cross Research Professor of Zoology, yesterday afternoon in Schroeder Hall as part of the school's ongoing seminar series. Right on schedule Mild winter helping with construction of Center for Science and Business MC receives $125,000 Estate gift from Helen Hicks '43 will endow scholarship MC adds exercise science Along with new major comes change from department of P.E. to kinesiology Winning photo Jessica Bingham claims top prize in contest sponsored by Far & Near Fellowships to Assist Nine Students Secure Doctoral Degrees Science/Technology UCR has awarded nine first-year graduate students an annual stipend of $30,000 for two years to increase underrepresented minority students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the doctoral level. Writers Week Features Award-Winning Poets and Novelists Arts/Culture UC Riverside’s 35th annual Writers Week Conference will celebrate prize-winning poets and novelists beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7. UCR Scholars Weigh in on Black History Month Arts/Culture As the nation observes Black History Month in February, members of the UC Riverside faculty are available to comment on the African American experience, how the contributions of African Americans have enriched the United States, and issues facing African Americans. [Men's Basketball] Muskegon Slows Down Ancilla Men MUSKEGON, MI – A 17-0 run by Muskegon Community College midway through the first half Wednesday evening left the Ancilla Chargers in the dust in Michigan Community College Athletic Association ( MCCAA) Western Conference play. [Women's Basketball] Early Foul Troubles Hurt Lady Chargers MUSKEGON, MI – A rash of early first half fouls by the Ancilla College Lady Chargers spelled trouble in their game on Wednesday evening against Muskegon Community College in Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference play. The Lady Chargers lost the game 76-54. [Volleyball] Hannah Kelly signs with Lady Chargers Volleyball GREENTOWN, IN – The Ancilla College Volleyball team has signed a well traveled recruit to the program. Hannah Kelly (5'11") of Eastern Junior & Senior High School in Greentown, IN has signed her National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Letter of Intent to play for the Lady Chargers as a middle hitter/right side. [Women's Tennis] Rodriguez, Zaragoza, and Roeser Impressive in Season Opener Thousand Oaks, CA- Juniors Jeanette Rodriguez and Becca Roeser along with Freshman Jasmin Zaragoza represented Hope International very well on Friday in their season opener at California Lutheran in Thousand Oaks. Ultimately, the Royals lost 8-1 to the Regals but not with a fight from the trio named above. [Men's Volleyball] Royals Almost Make History Fullerton, CA- Hope International came within a few finishing points of beating NCAA Division II UC San Diego for the first time ever on Friday. But the Royals came up short 3-2 (25-22, 13-25, 25-18, 13-25, 12-15). Senior Andrew Speth pounded out 14 kills. Freshman Dominic Blonski had 13 kills. Aphasia: A Stanford music professor's work about obsessive attention to ridiculous things Mangled vocal samples, random icons and precise hand gestures come together in a mesmerizing performance by Stanford music scholar Mark Applebaum. Texas State Tennis Team Travels To Grambling State Women's Tennis The Texas State women’s tennis team looks to win its first dual match of the 2012 season when the Bobcats travel to Grambling State on Saturday, February 4. The match begins at 11:00 a.m. on the GSU campus. Medical College of Wisconsin Pushes to Expand February 2 - The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explores the Medical College of Wisconsin's proposal to train as many as 100 doctors a year at new sites throughout the state. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel High School Students Explore Futures in Health Care February 3 - Students from an MPS charter school visited the Medical College of Wisconsin’s STAR Center for some hands-on education. The program is coordinated by Milwaukee Area Health Education Center and MCW’s Urban and Community Health Pathway. Milwaukee Community Journal Lunar New Year (2/4/2012) 02/04/2012 Start Date: 2/4/2012 Start Time: 5:00 PMEnd Date: 2/4/2012 End Time: 7:00 PMUnion College - Old ChapelJoin ASU for the Lunar New Year celebration with your friends. Learn about countries that celebrate Lunar New Year and taste their food. There will be games, fashion shows, dance performances and food will be served! Valentine's Day Sing-a-grams (2/4/2012) 02/04/2012 Start Date: 2/4/2012 Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Date: 2/4/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion CollegeUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterThe Garnet Minstrelles are here to deliver the Singing Grams. We will perform a love song of your choice to the people close to you just in time for Valentine's day. We will be delivering Singing Grams from the 8th, 9th, 10th and 13th. Sign up for a fun surprise. Exhibit - Landscape Impressions: Chasing the Light (2/4/2012) 02/04/2012 Start Date: 2/4/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/4/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialAn exhibition in the Wikoff Student Gallery of plein air oil paintings by Brittany Gilbert, class of 2012 Exhibit - Art Inspires Art: Union College Visual Arts Faculty (2/4/2012) 02/04/2012 Start Date: 2/4/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/4/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialRoom: Mandeville GalleryA group exhibition including all of the Union College Visual Arts faculty: Martin Benjamin, Chris Duncan, Walter Hatke, Fernando Orellana, Charles Steckler, and Sandra Wimer Exhibit - The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (2/4/2012) 02/04/2012 Start Date: 2/4/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 2/4/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Volleyball Unveils 2012 Schedule Women's Volleyball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - - Truman State University volleyball head coach Ben Briney has announced the 2012 fall schedule, highlighted by the first annual “Days Inn Bulldog Invitational” on opening weekend. Event: Dartmouth Athletics Events Schedule All Sport Schedule Event: February 4: Performance—Dartmouth College Glee Club 8pm, Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center In the News: Two Museums Show Native American Art, Then and Now (Boston Globe) The Boston Globe has given the Hood Museum of Art’s ongoing Native American exhibition a rave review, calling it one of “the most thrilling shows you are likely to see this year.” Read more. In the News: Hearing Screening an Imperative for HIV Patients (The Hearing Journal) The Hearing JournalWorking in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jay Buckey, MD, Dartmouth Medical School professor and adjunct professor of engineering, is conducting leading-edge research on the relationship between HIV and hearing loss. Read more. 'Women in Religion' panel will be Feb. 14 The Spirituality Association of Ripon College will welcome five special guests for a panel discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in room 104 of Todd Wehr Hall. The panel, which will include talks and discussion followed by an audience Q and A, is free and open to the public... Spektral Quartet coming to Ripon Feb. 17 String ensemble The Spektral Quartet will lend their unique style to works from Haydn, Brahms and others to close the 2011-12 Chamber Music and Jazz Series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 in Demmer Recital Hall, Rodman Center for the Arts... [Women's Basketball] Lady Warriors Triumph Over Coyotes in Rival Game STERLING, Kan. – The Sterling College Lady Warriors triumphed over rival Kansas Wesleyan University on Thursday night in the Gleason Center 75-65. Sterling used a strong second half to overcome a five point halftime deficit to win the game. [Men's Basketball] Three-Point Nation STERLING, Kan. – Sterling College's Trenton Stutzman (6-0 SR Guard) of Hutchinson, Kan. broke the Warriors' single season and single game three-point records on Thursday night in the Gleason Center in a 105-83 Warrior victory against the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes. [Men's Basketball] Stutzman Breaks Single Season and Single Game Three-Point Records STERLING, Kan. – Sterling College's Trenton Stutzman (6-0 SR Guard) of Hutchinson, Kan. broke the Warriors' single season and single game three-point records on Thursday night in the Gleason Center. College celebrates Black History Month with convocation Connecticut College will kick off Black History Month celebrations with a convocation on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the 1941 Room of The College Center at Crozier-Williams. Dance conference features public performances The Connecticut College Department of Dance will host the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA)'s New England Conference Feb. 8-11. Activist Weaves Songs, Stories at Black History Month Convocation Renowned scholar, singer and civil rights activist Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon entertained and inspired a packed audience gathered for ASU’s annual Black History Month Opening Convocation. ASU to Offer Free Tax Preparation Assistance Alabama State University will offer free tax assistance for Montgomery residents who earned $50,000 or less during 2011. ASU to Hold Two Dedications During Founders Week As part of its 112th Founders’ Week observance, ASU will formally dedicate two locations on the University campus. Low Scoring Second Half Gives Women’s Basketball Loss Against Wittenberg University SPRINGFIELD, OHIO – The Hiram College women’s basketball team was outscored, 42-20, in the second half which allowed Wittenberg University to come away with a 66-41 victory tonight (Friday, Feb. 3) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Springfield. [Game Stats] Following tonight’s game, the Terriers are now 7-13 overall and 4-8 in the [...] Public Safety posts alert about suspicious person looking into windows on Grand Avenue University News An unidentified male was seen looking into the windows of two Grand Avenue homes Thursday evening. IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary University faculty and students to present at national convention November 17, 2011 University faculty and students to present at national convention Faculty and students within the Harding University College of Allied Health and the department of communication sciences and disorders were accepted to make presentations at the national American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) convention in San Diego, Nov. 17-19. Those participating include Dr. Rebecca Weaver, dean of the College of Allied Health; Melanie Lowry, instructor in the department of communication sciences and disorders; and graduate students Charissa Collins and Amy Collins. Weaver is a professor of communication sciences and disorders and her oral presentation entitled “Using Your University’s Resources to Enhance International Practicum Experiences” will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 17. With the assistance of Dr. Jeffrey Hopper, Janis Ragsdale, Sara Shock and Dr. Daniel C. Tullos, Weaver will describe the group’s experiences in developing HIZ-Path, a six-week international practicum course for graduate-level speech-language pathology students in Zambia. A ten-minute documentary will be premiered during the presentation featuring HIZ-Path. Lowery, under the direction of Kim McCullough, her dissertation supervisor of the University of Central Arkansas, will present her dissertation poster presentation entitled “What Factors Predict Communicative Participation in an Elderly Population” on Thursday, Nov. 17. Under the direction of Lowery and McCullough, Charissa and Amy will deliver their poster presentation on “Examining Correlations Between Depression, Quality of Life and Communicative Participation” on Friday, Nov. 18. The ASHA Program Committee received a record number of presentations and the selection process was very competitive. The national convention is the premier annual professional education event for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language and hearing scientists. It provides unparalleled opportunities for participants to hear the latest evidence-based research and gain new skills and resources for career advancement. The theme of this year’s convention is “Beacons of Inspiration: Innovation to Action.” New documentary featuring Harding University in Greece November 17, 2011 New documentary featuring Harding University in Greece Harding University International Programs recently launched a new documentary spotlighting the University’s campus in Athens, Greece. This new feature film gives the viewer a closer look at the life of a University student studying there. The Harding University in Greece (HUG) documentary is the second film in a series that began in 2010. During their time at Harding University, alumni Nick Michael and Tyler Jones spent a semester studying at the University’s international campus in Florence, Italy (HUF). Michael and Jones, having experienced Renaissance through culture, discovery and learning, returned with a desire to share their story of transformation. They met with Dr. Jack Shock, chair of the department of mass communication; Dr. Mike James, director of HUG; and Dr. Jeff Hopper, dean of International Programs, and the idea of creating documentaries to highlight international campuses was born. The HUF campus was the first featured program. “After we finished the HUF documentary, it was clear that we didn’t want this to be a one program thing,” Jeremy Daggett, international programs administrator, said. “So we started thinking about what might be the natural next program to feature and picked HUG as it’s the only other program that we operate year-round.” Michael and Jones were joined by alumni Mark Slagle and Kelsey Michael along with Maribeth Browning to work on the HUG documentary. After graduating, the group formed 1504 Pictures, which produced the documentary that was filmed throughout the spring 2011 semester. The full feature is approximately 35 minutes and includes four main chapters and a postscript. Athens, Israel, Turkey, Greece and Egypt are shown through the perspective of several students as they experience HUG and are transformed through the process. To view the full-length feature, visit HUGreece.squarespace.com. Within 24 hours of posting the documentary, more than 1,000 views accumulated. HUG alumni, prospective students, and those currently enlisted to study abroad expressed great excitement about the videos. According to Daggett, HUG alumni word of mouth combined with the documentary has produced a “spark of interest” among viewers. Daggett added that the ultimate goal of this project is to eventually produce a documentary for each of the seven semester-long international programs. 1504 Pictures will produce the next documentary featuring Harding University Latin America in spring 2012. Featured areas include Chile, Patagonia, Machu Picchu, Amazon, Easter Island and Atacama. “Each program is unique,” Daggett said, “and the story being told is different on each program.” Harding University brightens up the holiday season November 17, 2011 Harding University brightens up the holiday season Students, faculty and staff will begin the holiday season Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at 6 p.m. for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony on the front lawn in the quadrangle near the American Heritage Center. President David B. Burks will lead the crowd in a countdown at the end of which over 100,000 LED lights will illuminate the campus. Preparations for the event have been underway since October when the physical resources department began hanging lights throughout campus. The lights will remain on into the new year, and Arkansans are encouraged to add the campus to their lists of light displays to visit this year. There are many events happening on campus this holiday season. From concerts to plays, the whole family can enjoy Christmas at Harding. For more information, visit www.harding.edu/calendar or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/searcy and Twitter @HardingU. Pharmacy students place second in national competition December 7, 2011 Pharmacy students place second in national competition Students in the College of Pharmacy placed second in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Clinical Skills Competition Saturday, Dec. 3. This year’s competition, held in New Orleans, hosted teams from 114 schools across the nation. Each year, the CSC is held at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. This meeting is the largest gathering of pharmacy professionals in the world. Last year it attracted more than 4,500 students. The competition is a team-based exercise that challenges participants to analyze and solve a clinical case. Teams are given a scenario to address, and, within a certain amount of time, they must use resources that would be available to pharmacists to help patients make the best use of their medications. Fourth year pharmacy students Mallory Garfield of Kingman, Ariz., and Janice McKean of Searcy represented Harding University and received second place for their presentation. Diana Park, a fourth year pharmacy student from Tujunga, Calif., served as emcee of the awards ceremony. Park is a member of the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee and was a speaker during the conference for the Student Leaders Workshop. Prior to the national competition, Garfield and McKean, along with many other students from the College of Pharmacy, participated in a school-wide competition to qualify at the national level. Students selected a partner and competed in a competition similar to the CSC. The winning team, Garfield and McKean, was chosen to represent Harding in New Orleans. “They have both been student leaders throughout their time in the College of Pharmacy and have worked hard in preparing for the clinical skills competition,” Dr. Julie Hixson-Wallace, dean of the College of Pharmacy said. “By placing second in the ASHP competition, they have demonstrated the ability of Harding student pharmacists to be successful and competitive on a national stage against peers from schools and colleges of pharmacy across the country.” University hosts Bigger and Better Fundraiser December 8, 2011 University hosts Bigger and Better Fundraiser The Honors College sponsored an unusual fundraiser to benefit Jacob’s Place, a homeless shelter that serves families in White County. On Nov. 10, students at Harding University were given one simple instruction: start with a paper clip and trade it for something bigger and better. The Bigger and Better Fundraiser began Nov. 28 and ended with an auction Dec. 3. Throughout the week, a number of students spent their days trading one thing for another, hoping to finish with the biggest and best item. The student with the biggest and best item would win a $100 gift card to Wal-Mart. The idea came from student President of the Honors Council, Stephen McBride. A senior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Williamstown, N.J., McBride was inspired by a blog where a man started trading with one red paperclip and ended with a house. McBride thought this would be an interesting activity to do on a larger scale. “When we launched the idea to students, I had no idea what to expect,” McBride said. “The turnout was as much as I could have hoped for. Some students ended up with up to 20 different items.” McBride’s first trade was for hand sanitizer, then a cup, fishing reel, Gameboy Advanced, iPod classic, pocket watch, laptop computer, sound system and an iPad 2. McBride finished with eight things, which included an alto saxophone, Mac mini desktop computer, iPod touch, TV, mini fridge, signed Lady Antebellum poster, and book bag. The student with the biggest and best item was Michael Crockett, a freshman health and kinesiology major from Searcy. Crockett’s final trade was for a 1999 Dodge Stratus. The final trade items were auctioned on Dec. 3. Through the auction, students raised a total of $2,119.50. A check was presented today to Steve Miguet, board president of Jacob’s Place. McBride said they hoped to continue the event each semester. Plans for future events include allowing more days for students to trade, adding online capability of tracking a participant’s trades, and even trading online by a method similar to eBay. For more information, contact Stephen McBride at smcbride@harding.edu. Student and Alumni Networking Current students can connect with accomplished Geneva grads on Wed., Feb. 8. Festival of Faith and the Arts: The Shape of Faith Dr. Luangkesorn will debut a new work by composer Dr. Shawn Okpebholo. Music Department events A variety of ensemble and solo performances are scheduled for this semester. Student Government Association Elections Underway Campus News Student Government Association’s annual election for President and Vice President of the student body is here and four students have announced their candidacy. By Kristen MacNeil '12 After election speeches on Wednesday night current President … Media Invited To Watch Via Videoconference as Rutgers , UNESCO Sign Agreement In Paris Establishing Rutgers Peace Center as a UNESCO Institute This pact makes Rutgers the only American university to have a center with UNESCO. Knox College Events Celebrate Black History Month Knox College celebrates Black History Month, including entertainment featuring Black Ice and lectures campus and in the community on the history of the Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery movement. IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary MEDIA ADVISORY IU Opera presents British comedy ?Albert Herring? at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Indiana Geological Survey celebrates 175th anniversary BYU law students help prepare amicus brief for U.S. Supreme Court A group of BYU law students helped prepare the first known amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court solely by a BYU entity. BYU students go for world record cardboard castle Monday Students from EcoResponse, a group at Brigham Young University, will attempt to break the world record for the largest cardboard box castle on Monday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. on Brigham Square. Dance Marathon a ‘personal’ event for student Campus Life Alfredo Brown is 21 years old. He’s a sports management senior at FIU, and the president of Pi Kappa Phi. Today, he is a healthy young man, but he once was known as a Miracle Child. He was born three months premature, and among the problems he faced were a [...] Geopolitical Summit to host Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman Campus Life One of the country’s leading thinkers, New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman, headlines this year’s Geopolitical Summit, “Rediscovering America?” The summit begins at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in the Graham Center Ballrooms. The 2012 summit will focus on the crisis posed by the global economic recession. Friedman’s [...] Working through red tape: How FIU Law students will help small business Campus Life County Commission Chairman Joe A. Martinez is on a mission to clean up the entire code of ordinances – and he’s recruited students from the College of Law to help get the job done. Together with FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg and R. Alexander Acosta, the college’s dean, Martinez announced [...] Holy Coley! Point guard among elite scorers in nation Sports As recently as last week, Panthers point guard Jerica Coley listed her two state high school championship tennis titles as her biggest sports accomplishment to date. By season’s end, the sophomore may be forced to reassess her biggest athletic feat. With only seven games left in the regular season, the [...] 2012 Softball Season Outlook Softball 2012 finds the Texas State softball team defending its Southland Conference Tournament Championship. This year's group is guided by 12th-year head coach Ricci Woodard and three-time all-conference and all-region selection senior Chandler Hall. Women's Basketball Goes For Fourth Straight Win Saturday Against Nicholls Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball team goes for its fourth straight win, Saturday, when it hosts Nicholls at 2 p.m., at Strahan Coliseum. With a win the Bobcats would have their longest win streak since a nine-game spurt in 2008. Notes Bobcats Head to Nicholls for Saturday Contest Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State (8-13, 1-7 SLC) men's basketball team will head to Louisiana this weekend to play Southland Conference East Division foe Nicholls (4-15, 2-7 SLC) on Saturday, Feb. 4. Tip-off at Stopher Gym is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Seventeen diverse student leaders will attend Whitworth, Gonzaga through full Act Six scholarships Seventeen diverse student leaders will attend Whitworth, Gonzaga through full Act Six scholarships Seventeen diverse student leaders will attend Whitworth, Gonzaga through full Act Six scholarships Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University Biology Student Receives Churchill Scholarship To Study in England mcs Senior Judy Savitskaya, a computational biology major and Science and Humanities Scholar, is one of 14 students in the U.S. to earn the award. This is the third consecutive year that a student from CMU’s Mellon College of Science has been among the winners. Hiram Tax Clinic Helps Community Move over H & R Block. With With the annual rite of spring – tax – time closer than we think, bleary-eyed taxpayers can get some relief by taking advantage of the first ever IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Hiram College Chapter tax clinic and let some real accountants help out. “This is the first [...] Intercultural Forum Dinner and Talent Show – Feb. 4 Intercultural Forum Dinner and Talent Show Sponsored by: Intercultural Forum, cosponsored by Gospel Choir and Hillel Club When: Dinner: 5-7 p.m., Show: 7 p.m., February 4, 2012 Where: Dinner: Second floor of the Kennedy Center; Show: Hayden Auditorium Cost: Show is free; faculty/staff/guest/commuter dinner price: $10; student dinner price: $5 + a meal swipe The [...] Garfield Institute China Seminar – Feb. 6 Zachary Karabell: ‘The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship? China, the U.S. and the Future of the World’s Most Important Bilateral Economic Relationship’ Sponsored by: The Garfield Institute for Public Leadership When: 4:15 p.m., February 6, 2012 Where: Kennedy Center Ballroom Zachary Karabell works as the president of River Twice Research, an independent economic research and [...] Bullying Prevention Lecture – Feb. 7 Lisa Kovach: ‘Bullying Prevention: A Matter of Life and Death’ Sponsored by: The Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities and the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation When: 6:30 p.m., February 7, 2012 Where: The Kennedy Center Ballroom Dr. Lisa-Pescara Kovach works as an associate professor of educational psychology in the Department of Educational Foundations and [...] Habitat for Humanity Auction – Feb. 9 Hiram College Habitat for Humanity Auction Sponsored by: Habitat for Humanity When: 7 p.m., February 9, 2012 Where: Kennedy Center, Dix Dining Hall (during bread and soup night) The Hiram Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for its annual spring break trip in which the group heads to different states to help build homes. This [...] Flow Yoga (February 04) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Earth Sanctuary Eco-Mediatation (February 04) Enter the sacred space that Earth Sanctuary on Whidbey Island provides. We will be engaging in an eco-mediation tour of the facility as well as learning about local ecology. Leave Earth Sanctuary calm, peaceful, relaxed and ready to start a new school week. Engage as you wish-open to all faith/spiritual practices. Workshop: Focusing Level Two (February 04) Professor Kevin Krycka, who joined the Department of Psychology faculty in 1989 and direct the M.A.P. program, has written numerous articles and given many professional workshops that focus on experiential phenomenological theory and practice, abnormal psychology and therapeutic communication. Search for Meaning Book Festival 2012 (February 04) Featured speakers are Mary Oliver, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, and James Martin, S.J., best-selling New York Times author and official chaplain to the "Colbert Report." More than 40 authors will celebrate the best works on issues of spirituality, faith, ethics, church-state relations, social justice and theology. Meet authors, hear them speak, purchase books and have fellowship with others who are searching for meaning in their lives. Snow Van to Stevens (February 04) Spend a day de-stressing on the slopes of Stevens Pass. Take advantage of this full day of riding and escape from the busy city life! Religion & Spirituality Week, Feb. 7-12 Five days of events exhibiting the diversity, energy and creativity of the Haverford community. Philadelphia Daily News Calls People's Biennial "Radical," "Charming" The exhibit, which is currently up in the campus' Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery through March 2, showcases the work of artists outside the "mainstream" art world. Messiah College hosts eighth annual ethics conference GRANTHAM, Pa. (Feb. 3, 2012) — Christopher D. Rich will speak on ethical decision making when working with children during Messiah College’s eighth annual ethics conference. This half-day event will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 20 at the Grantham Brethren in Christ Church located at the main entrance to campus. The conference is designed [...] S.A. Metro Health honors UTSA Roadrunner Cafe for healthy food choices UT System Research Cyberinfrastructure Initiative to bring analysis growth Cancer Researcher Offer New Hope for Brain Tumor In the United States, each year, approximately 10,000 patients are affected by recurrent glioblastoma multiforme . Now, a novel investigational device - available only at clinical trial sites - is offering new hope to these patients. New Media Rewriting the Ad Playbook for Super Bowl XLVI The hype and buzz surrounding Super Bowl commercials are big business for companies and have become a major attraction for viewers. Taking advantage of the growing trend, this year's ads are using a variety of tools that go far beyond the traditional TV commercial, said Abhi Biswas, a UT Dallas marketing professor in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Discovery of Extremely Long-Lived Proteins May Provide Insight Into Cell Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Now scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies report that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process occurs in the brain. A Lonely Heart Can Make You Sick Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to Christopher Coleman, PhD, MPH, RN, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are unafraid of getting pregnant. "Clear!" A Shock to the Heart Won't Hurt On most television shows and movies when a patient flat lines and the nurse or doctor grabs an automated external defibrillator (AED) the next words might be "clear!" But this portrayal of AED use is a misconception that needs to be overcome. Color of Law Hosts Julie Alleyne Julie Alleyne, director of the Bond Claim Department at The Hartford Financial Services Group, speaks with law students as part of the Color of Law Discussion Series. Open House at Western New England University February 18 Western New England University will host high school students and their parents at an open house on Saturday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is free, but advance reservation is requested by calling 1-800-325-1122, ext. 1312, or 413-782-1312. Students and parents will have the chance to tour the campus, explore the breadth of academic programs, attend a session on the first year experience, learn about financial aid options, and chat informally with faculty, support staff, coaches, and students. A highlight of the day is a student panel discussion where current students share their insights on campus culture and first year transitions. Prospective students interested in learning more about careers in Sport Management, Marketing, Criminal Justice, or Computing and Information Technology are invited to a specialized information session before open house. The College of Business will host its Careers in Sport session starting at 10:00 a.m. in Sleith Hall and the Marketing session at 10:30 a.m. in the D’Amour Library’s Digital Learning Center; the Department of Criminal Justice will host its session starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Campus Center; and the Institute for Computing will host its session starting at 9:30 a.m. with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Campus Center. For more information, visit www.wne.edu/admissions and select “Open Houses” from the menu. Art Gallery Hosts Opening Reception The Art Gallery hosted its opening reception for Donald Blanton on January 29. His exhibit, titled "Keeping the Arts Alive," features pieces by Blanton as well as works created by students at his Distinctive Art Studio. At the reception, approximately 150 students attended to see their work on display. Blanton will be available to offer insight into his work during a special gallery talk on February 2 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Campus Center Art Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. His exhibition will be on display through March 1 and General Art Gallery hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Invitation for Public Comments Western New England University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit March 25 by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 240 institutions in the six-state New England region. Western New England University has been accredited by the Commission since 1965 and was last reviewed in 2002. Its accreditation by the New England Association encompasses the entire institution. For the past year and a half, Western New England University has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to: Public Comment on Western New England UniversityCommission on Institutions of Higher EducationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges209 Burlington Road, Suite 201Bedford, MA 01730-1433E-mail: cihe@neasc.org. Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments. Public comments must be received by March 25. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered. Lunchtime Concert Features Milo Sprague Milo Sprague, jazz pianist, delivers a lunchtime performance on February 2 in D'Amour Library as part of the Athenaeum Arts Series. Education graduates leave $700,000 for scholarships Feb 3, 2012 The Chadron State Foundation has received a large contribution from the estate of Ralph and Judith Hale, a couple who graduated from Chadron State College's education program in the 1960s and later established careers in Las Vegas, Nev. Connie Rasmussen, executive director of the foundation, said the contribution from the estate will total about $700,000 when finalized. The gift will generate student scholarships through the Hale Johnson Driscoll endowment. The general scholarships are awarded to students of all grade levels. Judith "Judi" Johnson Hale, who died May 31, 2011, experienced exemplary success as a student at Chadron State College and later as a high school teacher. She taught English and journalism at Edward Clark High School in Las Vegas for 27 years ending in 1995, and another five years at a Las Vegas private school. The school newspaper and yearbook at Clark High won many state and regional honors under her direction. Prior to moving to Las Vegas in 1968, both Hales taught at Hyannis High School for two years. Judith Hale was valedictorian of Chadron Prep's class of 1961 and graduated summa cum laude from Chadron State College in 1965. During her senior year at CSC, she was president of five organizations and served as editor of the school newspaper and the yearbook. She also was state treasurer of the Student Education Association and worked in the Field Relations Office. Ralph Hale, a native of Scottsbluff, also was a member of CSC's Student Education Association chapter and graduated in 1964. After moving to Las Vegas, he established a career as a photographer. He died in 2004. "I had the pleasure of meeting Judi during trips to Nevada. She was civically engaged both as a student in Chadron and throughout her career," said Connie Rasmussen, executive director of the Chadron State Foundation. "Through this outstanding contribution, she will assist youth for generations to come, just as she did in the classroom." CU-Boulder to be closed Friday, Feb. 3 The University of Colorado Boulder campus will be closed on Friday, Feb. 3, for all but essential employees due to hazardous weather conditions. All on-campus housing and dining facilities currently are open as usual. The CU Buff Bus is running until midnight. It is operating with fewer buses, however, so users may experience some delays. According to the campus closure policy, "essential services" are those functions and personnel required to maintain or protect the health, safety, or physical well being of campus personnel (students, staff, and faculty), academic mission, and facilities (including research projects). Employees should contact their supervisors if they have questions about whether or not they are considered "essential services" personnel. The policy on Campus Closing Procedures During Emergencies is located at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/campus-closing-procedures-during-emergencies. Changes in information will be on the CU-Boulder Web site at www.colorado.edu and updated on the Emergency Information Line at 303-492-INFO (4636). For updates on scheduled campus events check the Web site at http://www.colorado.edu/events/. For media inquiries contact: Malinda Miller-Huey, 303-999-7808var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Please remember Lucille Knowles in your prayers Our Community She was the grandmother of Dr. Matthew Batt, English Department. Please remember Father Johnrose Hayden in your prayers Our Community He was the father of Mary Lemmons, Philosophy Department. Campus Ministry seeks spring semester liturgical ministers For Students Ministries include altar server, lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and hospitality minister. All hail Ashleigh Hayes, the 2012 Winter Carnival’s Aurora, Queen of the Snows University News Hayes, a St. Thomas senior and electrical engineering major, was crowned on Jan. 27 Sights & Sounds: Dartmouth Glee Club: Pirates of Penzance Act 1 Finale Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" Finale Act I Event: February 3: Lecture—"Why Civil Resistance Works: Nonviolence in the Past and Future," with Erica Chenoweth 4:30pm-6pm, Rockefeller 3 Event: February 3: Jones Seminar—"Creative Confidence," with David Kelley 3:30pm, Spanos Auditorium In the News: Facebook Files Initial Public Offering Papers (NPR) On the day Facebook filed papers for an initial public offering, Anant Sundaram, a visiting professor of business administration at the Tuck School, was interviewed alongside NPR journalist Steve Henn about what a Facebook IPO might mean for investors. Read more. Feature: Wheel of Fortune The Dartmouth College Glee Club's presentation of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana kicks off a month of performances by the talented dancers, musicians, and actors of the College's student ensembles. Catch the drama and humor of the Carmina's songs of love and life, and see what the rest of ensemble season has in store. The Glee Club performs Saturday, February 4, at 8 p.m. in the Hopkins Center's Spaulding Auditorium. Marc Gray Named Gordon College Police Officer of the Year News [Basketball] Free admission to basketball games February 9 for Alumni and Community Night The holidays are over but the need for gifts still exists. Enjoy the Bethany Swedes basketball games and help fill a food basket for others at the same time. Softball Placed Seventh in MIAA Preseason Poll Softball KANSAS CITY - - The Truman softball team was pegged seventh in the 2012 MIAA Softball Coaches’ Poll, announced late Thursday by the league office. Baseball Picked Ninth In MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll Baseball KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Truman Baseball team was selected ninth in the MIAA Preseason Baseball Coaches poll released by the conference office on Thursday. The Bulldogs will open up the 2012 season with a four-game weekend series against Missouri S&T on Feb. 25-26 in Rolla. Basketball Heads To Bolivar For MIAA Games Of The Week General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman Basketball teams head out on the road Saturday to face Southwest Baptist University (Mo.) in a afternoon conference doubleheader. The games will be televised on the MIAA TV Network and available as always on 104.7FM KRES and online at Centralmoinfo.com. Tip time is schedueld for 1:00 p.m. Kenmore Square Will Close During Super Bowl With Kenmore Square under lockdown on Super Bowl Sunday, the University will broadcast the New England–New York football face-off on Agganis Arena’s JumboTron, adding free skating, free food, and a “touchdown dance contest” with prizes into the mix. Boston police will shut Kenmore to all pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic after the game’s third quarter [...] Super Bowl Mentality Super Bowl fever has hit Boston, and Sunday night’s game is one of the most eagerly anticipated in years. The showdown between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants pits two equally talented longtime rivals, one with a burning desire to avenge 2008’s heartbreaking loss (in case you’re from Mars—Giants 17, Pats 14). [...] Tracking the Elusive Orangutan Crashing through undergrowth, splashing through creeks, Cheryl Knott races to keep up with the 100-pound ape adroitly clambering through the lush canopy overhead. She’s following the wild orangutan, whom she calls Beth, through the Indonesian rain forest, documenting the animal’s daily search for fruit to feed herself and the newborn infant clinging to her reddish [...] If I Had a Hammer Program 2/7 February 7, 2012 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ACTION Perry Wilson of If I Had a Hammer in partnership with The Center for Entrepreneurship and Political Economy at Hampden-Sydney College 12.02.04 09:00 STUDENT LIFE - Kentucky Collegiate Leadership Conference - Saturday February 4, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Kentucky Collegiate Leadership Conference Feb. 4th, 2012 9:00am ? 4:00pm Thomas & King Leadership Conference Center ... 12.02.04 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Saturday February 4, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.02.03 16:30 STUDENT LIFE - Men's Bid Day - Friday February 3, 2012 starting at 4:30 pm @ Cooke Memorial 12.02.03 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Friday February 3, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.02.03 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Friday February 3, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... The physics of football Yale News When fans tune in to watch the Super Bowl, they are also watching “a whole lot of physics” as well, notes Yale scientist Anissa Ramirez. In the latest segment of “Science Xplained,” Ramirez talks about how quarterbacks use the shape of the football and its spin (which can reach the spin speed of a... UCSC earns spot on Peace Corps list University Health Services issues chickenpox information Campus Life University Health Services (UHS) advised the FIU community Feb. 2 that there has been a case of chickenpox, also known as varicella disease, diagnosed at the university. Varicella is a virus that can be spread through respiratory droplets and skin-to-skin contact. Since most people were exposed to the disease as [...] Cynthia Lawson Named Vice President For Public Relations and Communications at DePaul University “Bloody Sunday” Investigative Author and International Human Rights Activist Don Mullan Joins DePaul University’s School of Public Service Valentine-O-Grams, Concert Part of UA Theater Honor Society Fundraising Events Events Students in The University of Alabama theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega are taking a new twist on the singing telegram this Valentine’s Day by selling Valentine-O-Grams as part of their philanthropy fund raising. NPHC to Hold Unity Week at UA Events The University of Alabama chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council is hosting NPHC Unity Week events Saturday-Wednesday, Feb. 4-8. Tornado Victim Wins $10,000 Savings Initiative Prize through UA Center for Ethics Announcements The University of Alabama Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility announced the first grand prize winner in its nationally-unique, prize-linked savings initiative, SaveNow WinLater, with a surprise visit to Myra Jackson of Birmingham. 'Mitchell 20' exposes struggles for educators Campus The College of Education and the student organization Urban Needs in Teacher Education will sponsor a screening of the documentary "Mitchell 20: Teacher Quality is the Answer" on Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. Eagle Open House set for high school students Feb 2, 2012 High school students have a special opportunity to learn more about Chadron State College later this month. Danielle Hencey, CSC campus visit coordinator, is encouraging teenagers and their families to attend the Eagle Open House, an event Monday, Feb. 20, to give prospective students a general overview of CSC and its offerings. "The event falls on President's Day, when many high schools don't have school. It is a great day to come visit," Hencey said. The Eagle Open House includes an information fair with representatives from various campus services, clubs and groups. Attendees will join other prospective students and parents in meetings with professors and campus tours. Lunch is included followed by presentations on housing, paying for college and admissions. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m. and is expected to end at about 1:30 p.m. Students must sign up in advance at the CSC website, or by contacting the CSC visit desk at 308-432-6233. Team of Auburn faculty in partnership to improve science education in Black Belt Community AUBURN – A team of Auburn University faculty members is part of a five-year project funded by the National Science Foundation to improve middle school science education in Alabama's Black Belt region. The Auburn team, drawn from the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology in the College of Education, will gather data to help [...] Auburn engineering students develop solar-powered water purifiers Community AUBURN – Auburn University engineering students are preventing water-borne diseases in impoverished countries throughout the world with two portable water purifying systems they developed. Grant Moore, a senior in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Business-Engineering-Technology classmates Lauren McManus, Grant Martin and Sara Yousey decided to develop the water purifiers for a class [...] CU-Boulder-led effort to reduce youth violence in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood kicks off Feb. 16-17 A five-year project to improve the lives of youth in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood will kick off Feb. 16-17 with public meetings on the Evie Garrett Dennis Campus. Community members and key leaders will gather in the community room at 4800 Telluride St. in Denver to discuss efforts to reduce youth violence to be led by the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. The public is invited to attend. Two boards will be launched at the meeting. The Key Leader Board, consisting of influential community leaders, will convene on Feb. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Community Board, a coalition of community stakeholders, will also attend the meeting with the Key Leader Board from 8:30 to 12:30 on Feb. 16. The Community Board will continue to meet the afternoon of Feb. 16 until 4:15 p.m., and on Feb. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served both days. The CU-Boulder center will work closely with the two boards and residents of Montbello to reduce levels of youth violence among those aged 10 to 24. The project aims to reduce rates of serious violent crime and gang-related violence, in addition to rates of drug and alcohol abuse, gang participation, fighting, and bullying or being bullied in schools. Partnering with CU-Boulder on the project are the Lowry Family Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, The Foundation for Educational Excellence, the Denver Crime Control and Prevention Commission, Denver Police Department and the Denver Safe City Office. The project is funded by a $6.5 million cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The principal investigator on the project is Delbert Elliott, director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence and a nationally recognized expert on juvenile violence and school safety. Dr. Eric Sigel, an associate professor of pediatrics at the CU School of Medicine, and fellowship director of Children’s Hospital Adolescent Medicine Clinic, will serve as a co-investigator. In addition to reducing juvenile violence, the project will work with the CU School of Medicine to train future youth violence prevention researchers in the areas of behavioral science, public health and adolescent medicine. In the first year of the project researchers will collect baseline data in the Montbello community and in the comparison neighborhood of Northeast Park Hill. After data collection, the Montbello Community Board will create a community action plan. Montbello has more than 30,000 residents and is located northeast of I-70 and Peoria Street and south of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The second through fifth years will involve implementing evidence-based programs and strategies chosen by the community board, monitoring the programs’ implementation and evaluating impacts. The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence is part of CU-Boulder’s Institute of Behavioral Science. The center provides information on the causes, consequences and prevention of youth violence in addition to conducting research and providing technical assistance. CDC has designated CU-Boulder’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence a National Academic Center for Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention. For more information on the CU-Boulder center visit http://www.colorado.edu/cspv or call 303-492-1032. Contact: Delbert Elliott, CU-Boulder, 303-735-2146delbert.elliott@colorado.edu Dr. Eric Sigel, CU School of Medicine, 720-777-6133 Peter Caughey, CU-Boulder media relations, 303-492-4007caughey@colorado.edu Social Sciences, Civic EngagementServing Colorado. Engaged in the World., Community, Outreach, Research & Creative Worksvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Culinary Chefs Share Valentine Recipes Fox Valley Technical College Culinary Arts Instructors Chef Jenn Solloway-Malvitz and Chef Sue Horvath shared their expertise and ideas on baked treats for Valentine’s Day on Fox 11’s Good Day Wisconsin on Friday.VALENTINE'S DAY RECIPES>>>CULINARY ARTS AT FVTC >>> Learn Sustainability from Region's Experts Fox Valley Technical College is hosting its second Sustainable Business Exchange for organizations interested in employing green solutions that directly impact the bottom line. The first exchange was held last fall, and it drew more than 100 business professionals from various local industries.The Sustanabile Business Exchange is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the college’s D.J. Bordini, 5 Systems Drive in Appleton. Participants will engage in real-life problem solving exercises regarding gamification strategies to aid in transforming corporate culture, employee engagement, and motivating behavior change as they relate to sustainable practices in business and industry. A panel discussion featuring regional industry leaders in sustainable business practices will culminate the event. The event is free. MORE INFO/REGISTER HERE>>>Additional info:(920) 831-4325 Waupaca Regional Center Makes Its Mark Learn more about how the programs and services of Fox Valley Technical College’s Waupaca Regional Center are making a positive impact on economic development and quality of life in that region.The FVTC Waupaca Regional Center, which is a renewable energies facility, is celebrating its 5th Anniversary in 2012. READ FRONT PAGE STORY (Waupaca Post)>>>FVTC Waupaca Regional Center>>> Registration for the 2012 Sport and Society conference is now open Formal conference registration is now open for "A Mirror of Our Culture: Sport and Society in America." Registration will be limited, and will close on April 1, 2012. The two keynote... Ripon's comprehensive campaign surpasses $25 million With its public phase and final goal still to come, Ripon's comprehensive campaign has passed the $25 million mark... Mixed Blood Theatre's Daughters of Africa Visits Northland Community & Technical College Release Date: January 30, 2012 Northland Community & Technical College featured on documentary, New Learning Landscapes Release Date: January 31, 2012 Medical College of Wisconsin considering community-based medical school in one or more regions February 1 - Dr. John R. Raymond, President and CEO, announced feasibility analyses to develop a statewide community-based medical education program to address Wisconsin’s pending physician shortage. Wausau Daily Herald NIH Funds Help Lead to Medical Advances February 1 - Dr. John R. Raymond, President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin, discusses the importance of federal funding in medical research. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Research Creates Biotechnology Jobs February 2 - Roy Silverstein, MD, the Linda and John Mellowes Professor and the Chairman of the Department of Medicine, discusses the role of research in powering local economies on WUWM’s “Lake Effect.” WUWM-FM 01/30/2012) To help a youngster learn and look, would you, could you buy a book? Clark College hosts the fourth annual "Seuss-a-Palooza" to provide books for kindergarteners in two Vancouver schools. Personal, community disaster response roundtable scheduled News and Events Most experts agree that individuals, communities, and even larger areas are only a heartbeat away from a natural or man-caused disaster. What is of a larger concern may be the fact that so few of us are prepared to deal with what could happen. Centralia College is the site for a roundtable discussion to explore how residents, emergency responders, and communities in general in the region might be more effective and efficient in their response to and recovery from any disaster. Economic outlook presented at Centralia College News and Events The Centralia College Foundation and Union Bank of California are bringing the most current economic outlook for the new year to this area. The presentation will provide area business people, investors, industry leaders, and members of the public with an expert’s perspective on the fiscal climate and predicted business conditions for the coming year. The presentation takes place Tuesday, Jan. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. in room 121 of the Science Center on the Centralia College campus. Todd Lowenstein, Union Bank’s senior portfolio manager, will present the economic outlook. New Slideshow of Student Center Renovation Posted Check out the latest update of the $6 million renovation project 2006 Alumna Receives AAUW Fellowship The prestigious fellowship from the American Association of University Women will provide funding while Naomi Hollingfield Ondrasek completes her dissertation "Into the Woods" Ticktes are Now on Sale Title: "Into the Woods" Ticktes are Now on Sale Modified: 2/1/2012 9:46 AM Easier recycling: UTSA adopts new single-stream recycling process Free or low-cost workshops: Learn from UTSA's small business experts Coordinating Board approves UTSA psychology doctorate in military health College of Education Receives Private Donation News Releases The College of Education at Texas Tech University announced a gift of $75,000 from The Meadows Foundation, which assisted in the college receiving a $3.44 million grant. This gift completes the required 15 percent match in private donations needed to support the U.S. Department of Education’s “Investing in Innovation” or i3 grant, awarded to the [...] Texas State Head Coach Dennis Franchione Signs A Class With A National Flair Football Texas State head football coach Dennis Franchione announced on Wednesday that 25 student-athletes have signed letters of intent to play football with the Bobcats as they continue their transition to the NCAA Division I FBS. Stephen F. Austin Grabs 71-63 Win Over Men’s Hoops Men's Basketball Nacogdoches, Texas – Texas State (8-13, 1-7 SLC) fought hard, but fell at Stephen F. Austin (12-9, 6-2 SLC) tonight, 71-63 on the road at Johnson Coliseum. Matt Staff led Texas State with 20 points for his second 20-point performance of the season. Brooks Ybarra added 10 points. Women's Basketball Moves Into First Place In SLC West With 95-87 Win Over Stephen F. Austin Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball had a school record performance from the free throw line, helping it knock off Stephen F. Austin, 95-87, Wednesday night at Strahan Coliseum. With the win the Bobcats are now in sole possession of the Southland Conference West Division lead at 5-2. Box Score l Notes Track And Field Heads To Lubbock For Texas Tech Open Track and Field Halfway through the indoor pre-conference slate, the Texas State men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete in its third meet of the season Saturday as 48 Bobcats will make the trek to Lubbock for the Texas Tech Open. Meet Information (PDF) Baseball Tabbed To Win Southland Conference; 6 Earn Preseason All-Conference Honors Baseball The Texas State baseball team unanimously topped both the Southland Conference Preseason Coaches Poll and Sports Information Directors Poll, while six Bobcats were selected for Preseason All-Conference Teams, as released... Southland Conference Polls & Preseason All-Conference Teams [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: Ree McCrory Reaches Career Milestone with 1,000th Point at MMC PULASKI, Tenn. - Men's basketball standout Ree McCrory has achieved a rare milestone for collegiate basketball players, all within a two-year career at Martin Methodist College. The senior transferred from South Georgia Tech last season as a junior, and made immediate impact at MMC. This past Monday evening against Oakwood University, McCrory surpassed the 1,000 point mark with a 24-point performance that totaled him at 1,010 for his career so far. School of Music to Present Guitar and Violin Recitals Lee University School of Music will host two recitals next week. Mark Hanis '05 and Andrew Sniderman '07 Push for Humanitarian Use of Drones "If human rights organizations can spy on evil," they conclude, "they should." Men's Basketball: Lafayette vs Army , 02/08/12 7:00 PM ET Lafayette @ Army. West Point, N.Y. Men's Basketball: Navy vs Lafayette , 02/04/12 1:00 PM ET Navy @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Women's Basketball: Lafayette vs Navy , 02/04/12 7:00 PM ET Lafayette @ Navy. Annapolis, Md. National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall Reed in step with President Obama’s goals on lowering net tuition On January 26, President Obama gave a speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that emphasized the importance of a college degree and included concerns about the rising costs associated with obtaining one. President Obama pointed out the unemployment rate for those with some post-high school education is 4.1 percent—a rate less than half the national average. He also stated that next year’s college freshmen have seen the cost of college tuition more than double in their lifetimes. ACT prep class offered by Stark State College February 2012 Partisans not locked in media 'echo chambers,' study finds Study reveals new wrinkle in growing U.S. health gap Ohio State and Huntington Bank form new partnership Durichko Scores a Career-High 20 Points to Lead Women’s Basketball Past Oberlin College HIRAM, OHIO – Senior All-North Coast Athletic Conference guard Kelsey Durichko (Brunswick) scored a career-high 20 points as the Hiram College women’s basketball team defeated Oberlin College, 65-58, tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 31) in a NCAC matchup at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers improve to 7-12 overall and 4-7 in the NCAC. [...] Stefanov and Watkins Score a Combined 56 Points in Men’s Basketball Win Against Kenyon College HIRAM, OHIO – Sophomore guard Aaron Stefanov (Stow/Stow-Munore Falls) and Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) scored a combined 56 points, with Stefanov posting a career-high 30 points, as the Hiram College men’s basketball beat Kenyon College, 96-79, tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 1) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, [...] Softball Clinic Scheduled For Sunday, Feb. 5 Announces Change in Start Time HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College softball Positional Clinic that is scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 5 will start at an earlier time than originally posted. The clinic will now start at 9 a.m. and will last until 11 a.m. Registration for the clinic will begin at 8:30 a.m. For any questions or refunds, please [...] Senator Brown Donates Garfield Tome Hiram has received a gift of a rare book on the life of its most famous graduate, James A. Garfield, from a well-known donor. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) donated his family’s copy of The Life of James A. Garfield: Late President of the United States, by William Ralston Balch, published in Philadelphia in 1881. [...] Hiram’s First B.S.N. Grads All Earn National R.N. Licensure Since they graduated in May, 2011, all 16 of Hiram’s first B.S.N. students have successfully passed their NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) examinations, making them licensed R.N.s (registered nurses). Congratulations! Paint Your Own Pottery (2/2/2012) 02/02/2012 Start Date: 2/2/2012 Start Time: 5:30 PMEnd Date: 2/2/2012 End Time: 6:30 PMUnion College - Messa HousePaint Your Own Pottery at Messa. Philosophy Department Speaker Series (2/2/2012) 02/02/2012 Start Date: 2/2/2012 Start Time: 4:30 PMEnd Date: 2/2/2012Union College - Hale HouseAryeh Kosman of Haverford College's discussion of "Aristotle on Virtues of Thought". Hubble Zooms in on a Magnified Galaxy A team of astronomers aimed Hubble at one of the most striking examples of gravitational lensing, a nearly 90-degree arc of light in the galaxy cluster RCS2 032727-132623. Hubble's view of the distant background galaxy, which lies nearly 10 billion light-years away, is significantly more detailed than could ever be achieved without the help of the gravitational lens. A Zap of Cold Plasma Reduces Harmful Bacteria on Raw Chicken A new study by food safety researchers at Drexel University demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked poultry. The proof-of-concept study was published in the January issue of the Journal of Food Protection. Sutter Health Salutes Physicians Named as Top Doctors in Marin and San Francisco Almost 250 physicians at California Pacific Medical Center, Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, and Novato Community Hospital - all part of the Sutter Health network - have been named on the prestigious list of [415] Top Doctors 2012 by Marin Magazine. ORNL, Partners Earn FLC Honor for Cookstove Technology Envirofit International, the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Colorado State University have won a Federal Laboratory Consortium award for excellence in technology transfer for a clean-burning cookstove designed for the developing world. UT MD Anderson Article Offers One Roadmap for Defining Value in Health Care, Earns National Award from Leading Journal A team from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is receiving a national award for a research article tackling a question vital to the future of health care with reform regulations looming, competition growing and costs rising. Pioneering Rutgers-Camden Law Course Traces History of Legal Struggles within LGBT Community <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-alt:Calibri; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-520092929 1073786111 9 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;} .MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> One of the most controversial areas of civil rights law is the equality, privacy, and personal autonomy of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual individuals.Students at the Rutgers School of Law–Camden are tracing the history of the discriminatory laws that have challenged the rights of the LGBT community. From Punch Lines to Statesmanship to Ground Warfare: Eagleton Institute's Guest Speakers Cover the Political Gamut Issues. Analysis. Statesmanship. Humor. The spring semester lineup at Rutgers’ Eagleton Institute of Politics will offer something for political junkies and more casual observers alike. Rutgers Celebrates Black History Month This year’s observance boasts academic conferences, film screenings, performing artists, and keynote speakers, including former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders. Rutgers Scientists Pinpoint Genetic Connection to Traumatic Experience Rutgers scientists have uncovered genetic clues as to why some mice no longer in danger are still fearful while others are resilient to traumatic experience – knowledge that could help those suffering with crippling anxiety and PTSD. In the News: Cold Hard Facts (Mission Critical) Engineering Professor Laura Ray has worked with undergraduate students to build a robot that can monitor climate change in the most remote areas of Greenland. Read more. In the News: Doctors Track Patients' Mood, Social Life to Manage Illness (WSJ) Medicine is largely based on numbers and statistics. But Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s Spine Center is bringing feelings and other difficult-to-measure elements into the mix. Read more. Feature: Technology Trends, 2012 From his perch at the Glassmeyer/McNamee Center for Digital Strategies, Tuck School of Business Professor M. Eric Johnson has a good view of the future of technology. Following the Center's latest CIO Roundtable on Digital Strategies, Johnson offers a list of five tech trends, as well as thoughts on what they might mean for consumers and businesses. Parking Lot A to close from noon Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday University News Safety escorts are available by calling Public Safety. [Men's Basketball] Naubert & Schuba Set Single-Season Records In Victory Over Siena Heights [Women's Basketball] Kaylee McGrath Passes 1,000 Career Points In Setback At Siena Heights Lunch, Anyone? An Ethiopian meal among friends is the very definition of breaking bread. There are no utensils, just stacks of the spongy flat bread known as injera, used both to cradle and to scoop a range of mild to spicy salads and stews served on a common plate. A recent, welcome addition to the string of [...] BU Abroad: Hands-on in Dublin Coming out of high school, Matthew Whitney thought about studying finance and trying to play hockey at the collegiate level. A shoulder injury put that plan to bed. The physical therapy that followed, he says, “really changed my mind about what I wanted to do with my life.” As Whitney (SAR’12) was treated in various [...] Weekender: High Culture, Low Food, Ultimate Football This Weekender features comedy, music, film, and yes, Super Bowl festivities. Got some other ideas about weekend happenings that readers shouldn’t miss? Tell us where to go. Write them up in the comment space below. Thursday, February 2 Sundance Shorts As part of the Sundance Institute Art House Project, a series of short films from [...] Mad Men Director Comes to COM Tomorrow Fans of AMC’s critically acclaimed series Mad Men may well recall an episode from 2010 titled “The Suitcase.” In the episode, Peggy (Elizabeth Moss) ditches her birthday dinner with her family and boyfriend to help her boss, Don Draper (Jon Hamm), put together a last-minute ad campaign for a suitcase company. After pulling an all-nighter, [...] Noontime Art Talk: Images of Abraham Lincoln in the Permanent Collection Thursday, February 09, 12:00pm A discussion by Lincoln scholar and John J. and Cornelia V. Gibson Professor of History Elizabeth Leonard Sail Your Passion: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Spirit for Life with Tom Whidden II '70 Wednesday, February 08, 7:00pm Thomas Avery Whidden II '70 is one of the most experienced America's Cup sailors in the modern era. He has sailed in eight America's Cup challenges and won the race three times. He is president, CEO, and co-owner of North Marine Group, a $300-million family of nautical companies (such as North Sails Sportswear and EdgeWater, a manufacturer of outboard power-boats). North Marine Group is the most successful sail maker in the world. Every America?s Cup contender in 2003 used North Marine?s sails. Whidden is assisted by a worldwide group of managers who oversee sales, service, and manufacturing in 29 countries. In this presentation, Whidden will discuss setting and managing personal and professional goals: how to do exactly what you want to do after college and create a successful business at the same time. It's not as hard as it might seem. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. The European Debt Crisis: Economic, Political and Social Perspectives Tuesday, February 07, 7:00pm The plight of the European Union remains in the headlines as the effects of the economic crisis continue to unfold. A panel of Colby professors will articulate their thoughts on what the future holds for the EU, shedding light on questions such as: Economically: How did the EU get here? Does it have the economic means to handle this crisis? Is it likely that the Euro will be abandoned and if so, what would be the potential repercussions? Politically: How does the crisis impact the EU as an institution? What does the current shaky status of the EU mean for its legitimacy among member states? Does this change how the EU is viewed by member states as a legal institution? Socially: What social impact has the crisis had on individual citizens in the member states? How do they view the EU, and has the current crisis changed their perceptions? For better or for worse? Panelists: Associate Professor of Economics Andreas Waldkirch Robert E. Diamond Professor of Government and Global Studies Jennifer Yoder Julian D. Taylor Associate Professor of Classics Kerill O'Neill Visiting Writers Series: ZZ Packer Tuesday, February 07, 7:00pm Fiction writer ZZ Packer's stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Harper?s, Story, Ploughshares, and Best American Short Stories 2000, Best American Short Stories 2003 and NPR?s Selected Shorts series. Her non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Essence, O Magazine and the New York Times Book Review. She is the recipient of a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer?s Award, a Whiting Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Her book Drinking Coffee Elsewhere won the Commonwealth First Fiction Award and an ALEX award. It became a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner award and was selected for the Today Show Book Club by John Updike. She is currently at work on a novel about the Buffalo Soldiers, titled The Thousands, an excerpt of which appeared in The New Yorker?s 20 Under 40 Fiction Issue under the title Dayward. Punishment, Morality, and Deviance Friday, February 03, 3:00pm As society struggles with how to detain and punish terrorists, what psychological factors are at play? How do punishers understand their role, and how does it affect their conception of their own moral standing? Gabrielle Adams will address the topic of punishment and deviance. 12.02.02 19:00 STUDENT LIFE - President's House Association Formal - Thursday February 2, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 12.02.02 18:00 ATHLETIC - Women's basketball vs. Pikeville College - Thursday February 2, 2012 starting at 6:00 pm 12.02.02 11:00 ACADEMICS - Faculty Meeting - Full Time Faculty - Thursday February 2, 2012 starting at 11:00 am @ Arnette Room (LRC) 12.02.02 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Thursday February 2, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... [Chargers] Ancilla Athletes Excel in the Classroom PLYMOUTH – Ancilla College student athletes continue to do well in the classroom as well as on the court and on the field. National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall [Women's Basketball] Defense Carries Lady Pilots Again in 63-45 Win Over Mount Vernon Nazarene The Bethel College women's basketball team continued to roll Wednesday night, defeating MCC newcomer Mount Vernon Nazarene University 63-45 in another impressive defensive effort. In the opening minutes of the game, it appeared as if the Lady Pilots would blow their visitors away, racing out to a 16-2 lead at the 14:42 mark. BC led 21-7 with 11:22 left in the half before a seven minute dry spell where BC failed to score. Bethel managed a 28-16 lead at the break as the Lady Pilots defense forced 13 first half turnovers and held MVNU to just 24% from the floor (7 for 29). Lambda Pi Eta MC's communication honor society inducts eight new members Lead journal article Hagley to be published in April 2012 issue of Politics and Policy Coeur d’Alene’s North Idaho Assistive Technology Resource Center Relocates COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — The Idaho Assistive Technology Project (IATP) Resource Center-Coeur d’Alene, has recently relocated to the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene Harbor Center facility, 1031 Academic Way #130D. The center previously was located at Coeur d’Alene Hand Therapy & Healing Center. The IATP Resource Center-Coeur d’Alene offers assistive technology information, referral,... Student Information Student Affairs ... SWGTC Refund Policy Other Resources SWGTC Refund Policy... Entrance Scores Others Admissions Entrance Scores Others... Governor Scott reappoints Karen B. Moore to TCC Board of Trustees TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Karen B. Moore to Tallahassee Community College’s District Board of Trustees. The Week Ender: Happenings Feb. 3 to 5? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Performances at Yale shine light on 'piano-theater' Yale News Two years ago Woolsey Hall was briefly transformed by a vibrant, multicolored music and light show of Alexander Scriabin’s “Prometheus, Poem of Fire.” On Feb. 9–11, Yale will again pay homage to the Russian composer and the multimedia art form he created by matching musical notes to dazzling bursts of color. Aleca Hughes one of five finalists nationally for hockey humanitarian award Yale News Aleca Hughes, a senior forward on the Yale women's ice hockey team, has been named one of five finalists for the 2012 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. This is the sixth time Yale has had a finalist for the award, more than any other school. Hughes is now a two-time finalist, making her the first player in Yale history to accomplish that feat. Book: A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Men's Basketball Hosts Niagara On Friday Night At WBA Men's Basketball The men's basketball team takes on Niagara University on February 3 at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is 7:30 pm. Women's Center to host symposium on reproductive rights The Connecticut College Women's Center will host "When Justice Has a Body: A Symposium on Reproductive Rights" on Friday, Feb. 3. This event, which is open to the public, will provide members of the community an opportunity to explore the history and contemporary issues related to abortion and reproductive rights in America. onStage at Connecticut College presents the Brentano String Quartet Feb. 17 In celebration of its 20th season, the Brentano String Quartet will bring its newest program, "Fragments: Connecting Past and Present," to Connecticut College on Friday, Feb. 17. The performance, part of the onStage at Connecticut College series, is at 8 p.m. in Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center. Chancellor, EVC receive slug jerseys John Barnes appointed as AVC for Physical Planning & Construction/Campus Architect Media Advisory: UCSF to Host Symposium on Tobacco Research A UCSF symposium, “It’s About a Billion Lives,’’ will feature new research on tobacco. A wide range of topics will be presented including discussions about the harmful effects of cigarette smoke exposure, the public health consequences of “electronic’’ cigarettes, and how discount pricing of cigarettes has raised smoking rates among poor people in China. Male and Female Behavior Deconstructed Hormones shape our bodies, make us fertile, excite our most basic urges, and as scientists have known for years, they govern the behaviors that separate men from women. But how? Heat and Cold Damage Corals in Their Own Ways, Scripps Study Shows UC San Diego News Around the world coral reefs are facing threats brought by climate change and dramatic shifts in sea temperatures. While ocean warming has been the primary focus for scientists and ocean policy managers, cold events can also cause large-scale coral bleaching events. Citrus Day: A Sweet Success Science/Technology When the announcement of “UC Riverside Citrus Day” went out a few weeks ago, the response the organizers received was so overwhelming that the 160 spaces they had reserved for citrus growers, citrus industry representatives and members of the general public were taken up in just five days. UC Riverside Students Have Highest Average of Volunteer or Community Service in the UC System University News University of California, Riverside undergraduate students average the most volunteer hours of any of the UC schools according to the 2010 UC Undergraduate Experiences Survey (UCUES). Surveyed students averaged 3.5 hours of volunteer or community service work per week. Date Industry, National Date Festival Subject of Dissertation Business The history of the date industry in the Coachella Valley and the National Date Festival are the subject of a doctoral dissertation by Sarah McCormick Seekatz, a UC Riverside graduate student and Indio native. The date festival opens Feb. 17 at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. From Aviation Mechanic in Iraq to Physics Major Science/Technology At 17, Louise Daniels enlisted in the Marine Corps. In the following years, she was stationed in Florida, California, Hawaii and Japan. Then, in 2005, she deployed to Iraq and spent seven months working as an aviation mechanic. UCR to Honor 40th Anniversary of African Student Programs During Black History Month University News Black History Month at the University of California, Riverside will have extra significance this year as the campus’ African Student Programs (ASP) department will be celebrating its 40th anniversary. Scheduled events include stage performances, screenings of films and speakers. UCLA researchers identify peptide that inhibits replication of hepatitis C virus In addition to stifling the ability of the virus to replicate, the peptide reduces the chance of patients developing resistance to treatment, scientists say. Lixia Zhang named to UCLA's Jonathan B. Postel Chair in Computer Science Zhang is widely respected among the Internet community for her major contributions to Internet architecture and protocol designs. UCLA Headlines February 2, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Russia's Support for Assad Regime CNN.com today features an op-ed by UCLA professor of political science Daniel Treisman about Russia's continued support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, despite his government's violent... Talk marks 10 years of UCI promoting gender equity in science Diana Bilimoria will speak at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Student Center's Doheny Beach Room B. UCI biologists turn up the heat on bacteria, discover mutation pattern Findings by Brandon Gaut, Albert Bennett and Anthony Long appear in the current issue of the journal Science. Preventing laptop theft: Defense-in-depth approach Top Stories According to UCPD, in 2011, 88 laptops were reported stolen at UC Berkeley. This article offers tips to help you keep your laptop safe and the contents within it secure. AT&T Wi-Fi activated at Haas and Boalt Top Stories Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy additional connectivity options as IST adds "attwifi", the AT&T SSID, to the campus wireless infrastructure. The AT&T SSID will be visible alongside AirBears, the existing campus SSID, and both will be carried by the campus high-speed data network. The attwifi network is limited to WiFi devices with an AT&T data plan, and is currently available at Haas and Boalt. 2012-13 AT&T directory listings Top Stories April 6, 2012, is the deadline to make changes to department listings in the AT&T White Pages. Q&A: Stanford's Philip Taubman on an unlikely alliance to rid the world of nuclear weapons In a new book, former New York Times reporter Philip Taubman tells the story of five famous men who have joined efforts to eliminate the ultimate weapon. New generation explores cultural changes through Asian music at Stanford festival Students pay homage to cultural history in the eighth annual Pan-Asian Music Festival. New York Times Reviews "Performance at Pomona" Campus Events The New York Times offers a favorable review of Performance at Pomona, our entry in the Pacific Standard Time Performance and Public Art Festival, during which John White, Judy Chicago and James Turrell '65 re-staged earlier performance art works that they originally staged at Pomona College. Of Chicago's A Butterfly for Pomona, art critic Kevin McGarry notes: "The ebb and flow of transient conditions made the Butterfly feel like an experience out of time; as the smoke cleared and some of the flames burned out, the values of light and darkness only intensified for those candles left blazing in the open air." Organist Christoph Bull to Perform at Pomona College Campus Events Internationally acclaimed concert organist Christoph Bull, known as “the rock star of the organ world” by KPCC’s John Rabe, will perform on the College’s stunning Hill Memorial Organ in Pomona College’s Bridges Hall of Music on Sunday, February 12. Federal Work Authorization Requirements and Pomona College Life on Campus On February 1, 2012, The New York Times published a news article about recent events regarding federal work authorization requirements at Pomona College. As a result of a complaint filed by an employee with the Board resulting in an independent investigation, the College became aware of deficiencies in the files of 84 employees regarding their work authorization documents. The Board leadership made the decision to comply with federal law, which, if violated, would result in serious civil and criminal sanctions. All but 17 employees were able to resolve the issues with their file by the deadline, and where proper documentation was not provided, the College was left with no choice but to end their employment. The actions taken by the College to address these deficiencies, as required by law, have raised questions and divided the community. For more information on the situation, including letters to the community from the administration, please visit http://www.pomona.edu/work-documentation. The Party Begins April 20 Occidental College will launch a year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary with a full day of activities on Founders Day, April 20, 2012. Galarza's Classic "Barrio Boy" Reissued Ernesto Galarza ‘27’s classic memoir, “Barrio Boy,” has been reissued by the University of Notre Dame Press in a 40th anniversary edition. U of O theatre department to put on "University Cabaret" Fans of song and dance, drama and comedy and live entertainment are in luck: U of O Theatre Department is putting on "University Cabaret," a dessert theatre cabaret show, from Wednesday, February 22, through Saturday, February 25, at 7:00 in the Black Box Theater in Walton Fine Arts Center. Class scheduling changes coming for Fall Semester Clarksville, Ark. --- Tuesday and Thursday classes will begin at 7:45 a.m. and the weekly chapel service will move to Wednesdays as part of a revamped class scheduling initiative that will take place beginning in August for the 2012 Fall Semester at University of the Ozarks. Celebrating Title IX at 40: Former American Southwest Conference Female Student-Athletes Excelling in Leadership Roles within League Richardson, Texas-February 1 marks the annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day and its 2012 theme is ?Title IX at 40: In it for the Long Run.? April Young Nets Third Career Academic Honor Clarksville, Ark.-For the second straight season, University of the Ozarks guard April Young was named to the Capital One Academic All-America Women?s Basketball All-District First Team, it was announced by the College of Sports Information Directors of America Thursday. UA in the News: February 2, 2012 UA in the News UA economist analyzes impact of immigration law – Law professor co-launches new legal blog – Students kick off obesity-awareness campaign – UA celebrates African-American history month – Professor’s film selected for San Francisco Dance Film Festival – Transportation researcher honored – and more … Dialog Extra for Feb. 2, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2011 W-2 FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE — UA employees who lose their original W-2s or need additional copies can access and reprint the form using Banner Self-Service. The reprints conform to federal and state government standards and can [...] Samford To Host National Classics Summer Program BACHE to Host Immigration Forum at Samford, UAB Feb. 9-10 Pioneering Rutgers-Camden Law Course Traces History of Legal Struggles within LGBT Community <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-alt:Calibri; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-520092929 1073786111 9 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;} .MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:10.0pt; line-height:115%;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> One of the most controversial areas of civil rights law is the equality, privacy, and personal autonomy of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual individuals.Students at the Rutgers School of Law–Camden are tracing the history of the discriminatory laws that have challenged the rights of the LGBT community. From Punch Lines to Statesmanship to Ground Warfare: Eagleton Institute's Guest Speakers Cover the Political Gamut Issues. Analysis. Statesmanship. Humor. The spring semester lineup at Rutgers’ Eagleton Institute of Politics will offer something for political junkies and more casual observers alike. Rutgers Celebrates Black History Month This year’s observance boasts academic conferences, film screenings, performing artists, and keynote speakers, including former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders. Rutgers Scientists Pinpoint Genetic Connection to Traumatic Experience Rutgers scientists have uncovered genetic clues as to why some mice no longer in danger are still fearful while others are resilient to traumatic experience – knowledge that could help those suffering with crippling anxiety and PTSD. National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall University Announces Spring Enrollment; Looks Ahead to Fall MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s snapshot of enrollment on the 10th day of spring semester totals 11,707 students statewide, nearly identical to the previous spring. The numbers for the University of Idaho include full-time and part-time students at the university, whose main campus in Moscow features a residential living and learning experience. Enrollment on the Moscow campu... Wappett Named Associate Director for Center on Disabilities and Human Development MOSCOW, Idaho – Matthew Wappett, PhD, has been appointed to the position of associate director for the Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) at the University of Idaho. Wappett has been the Interdisciplinary Training Director for CDHD since 2006. In this role, he worked with students across disciplines in the student trainee program for the center. In addition, he has dir... U-Idaho Theatre Students Prepare for Competition MOSCOW, Idaho -- Fourteen students from the University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts have been selected to compete for acting scholarships awarded by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The national theater program will honor 16 students with Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships worth $500 each. Students will compete against nominees from 51 regional institutions. Bef... U-Idaho Students Nominated for Playwriting Awards MOSCOW, Idaho -- A mix of 10 University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts students and alumni have been nominated by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for achievements in playwriting and directing. Nominees will travel to Fort Collins, Colo., for the regional festival Feb. 13-17. Winners from the regional festival may go on to the national festival in Washington, D... McCall Field Campus Open for Winter Lodging, Recreation MCCALL, Idaho – The University of Idaho's McCall Field Campus is open for the winter season, offering affordable accommodations to the public in a rustic and scenic location on Payette Lake in McCall. The campus’ location in Ponderosa State Park makes it an ideal place for exploring the 1,000-acre peninsula and its miles of Nordic and snowshoe trails. Nearby Brundage Mountain, located ... Press Release: Quarter of Tweets Not Worth Reading, Twitter Users Tell Researchers scs Twitter users choose the microblogs they follow, but that doesn't mean they always like what they get. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Georgia Institute of Technology found that users say only a little more than a third of the tweets they receive are worthwhile. Media Advisory: Prominent Pittsburgh Journalists To Discuss How New Media Is Changing the Aesthetics of News hss How are innovations like the iPad and smartphone, and platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr affecting the "art" of the news industry? Research with monkeys may yield solutions to conservation issues Science and Health She’s still an undergraduate, but Elizabeth Tapanes, a biological sciences major in the School of Environment, Arts and Society, already has five years of research experience under her belt with the DuMond Conservancy for Primates and Tropical Forests. Her research with owl monkeys, a species common in Central and South [...] Why the whistleblower-journalist relationship matters Campus Life As part of its 2012 Hearst Distinguished Lectures Series, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication will present a two-day program exploring “What If Nobody Listened? How Whistleblowers and Journalists Expose Corruption, Skullduggery and Injustices” Feb. 8-9 at MMC and BBC In 1984, Meryl Streep received her fifth Academy Award nomination [...] Justice Alito presides over FIU moot court finals Campus Life U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito sat as chief justice for FIU’s 9th annual Moot Court Competition Even seasoned trial lawyers might find themselves intimidated arguing in front of a Supreme Court justice. At FIU’s 9th annual Moot Court Competition, four College of Law students rose to the challenge. U.S. [...] FIU hosts Haiti-CEO retreat In the World As Haiti marks the second anniversary of its devastating earthquake, one of the most significant signs of economic recovery is a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The “2011 Digicel Entrepreneur of the Year” from telecommunications operator Digicel fostered that success. Twenty-four finalists for the award took part in an intensive executive education [...] [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: Vee Young of Martin Methodist Named Player of the Week NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vee Young of Martin Methodist College is the TranSouth Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week, for the week ending Sunday, January 29, 2012. It is the third time this season that Young has earned the award. [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: Ninth-Ranked RedHawks Edge Out Oakwood University, 65-60 PULASKI, Tenn. - MMC men's basketball took a break from league play on Monday evening, downing Oakwood University, 65-60. The RedHawks battled against an athletic Ambassador team early on, but outlasted OU, as Ree McCrory went on to score 24, followed closely by James Justice with 19. [Women's Tennis] Women's Tennis: MMC Opens 2012 Ranked 20th in NAIA Preseason LEBANON, Tenn. - The Martin Methodist women's tennis team is ranked 20th in the 2012 NAIA Women's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. MMC's 14th-year head coach Melinda Sevier returns five letterwinners from last year's team that reached the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history. [Men's Tennis] Men's Tennis: Martin Methodist Edges into NAIA Preseason Poll at No. 24 LEBANON, Tenn.- The Martin Methodist men's tennis team is ranked 24th in the 2012 NAIA Men's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced Tuesday. The RedHawks return four letterwinners from last season's 14-6 club that reached the finals of the NAIA Qualifying Tournament, including two-time All-American Vinicius Santos. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: MMC Downs Allen University, 83-59 PULASKI, Tenn. - Taking a break from conference action, Martin Methodist women's basketball secured an 83-59 win over Allen University on Tuesday night. Vee Young led all scorers with 28 points, while Jessy Christopher notched the lone double-double with 12 points and 11 assists. Grant Looks for Ways to Keep Salmonella out of Cattle and Beef News Releases Collaborative team leads research to improve the safety of beef. Tax Experts Available as Americans Begin Compiling Tax Returns News Releases As Americans begin gathering their W2s, 1099 forms and receipts, Texas Tech University tax and financial planning experts can provide tips, tax advice and commentary for taxpayers. Experts Available as Valentine’s Day Draws Near News Releases As Valentine’s Day nears, Texas Tech experts can discuss love, flowers and candy. [Football] Kansas Wesleyan Football releases 14 signees on National Signing Day As part of 2012 National Signing Day, Kansas Wesleyan University Football has released the signings of 14 student-athletes to become a part of the Coyote football team in 2012.The list includes ten freshmen signees and four junior college transfers. [Women's Basketball] Babcock and Santee earn Capital One First Team Academic All-District® nods The 2012 Capital One Academic All-District® Women's Basketball Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), have been released to recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. Kansas Wesleyan's Shelby Babcock and Montric Santee were selected to the District 6 College Division First Team Academic All-District® Team. Campus Safety UA Journalism Names Mobile Native as Cason Award Winner Awards & Honors Frye Gaillard, author and former news reporter and columnist, has been selected for The University of Alabama journalism department's nonfiction writing award. Men’s Hoops Upset At Stevenson National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall Abbot Matthew Leavy Retires Featured Campus News Father Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B, president of Saint Anselm College, announced today that the Abbot of Saint Anselm Abbey and Chancellor of Saint Anselm College, Abbot Matthew Leavy, O.S.B. will retire June 5, 2012. Elected in… Aldo Santiago Will Be Posse 3 Mentor Mount Holyoke’s long-serving tennis coach Aldo Santiago will mentor the College’s third cohort of Posse Foundation scholars. Big ambitions for small businesses at the Paris SBDC Basketball suits and sneakers to mark cancer awareness TU Law Welcomes Chesapeake Energy for Information Session and On Campus Interviews TU Law Welcomes Chesapeake Energy [Baseball] Bethany College baseball set to open season Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordThe Bethany College baseball Swedes are set to open their season with a two-day series with Bacone College Feb. 5 and 6 in Muskogee, Okla. [Basketball] Bethany basketball featured in KCAC Game of the Week Bethany College and Bethel College basketball teams compete in the KCAC Game of the Week on Thursday, February 2. The women's game begins at 6 p.m. in Hahn Gymnasium with the men's game to follow. [Men's Tennis] Swedes tennis ranked in NAIA Preseason Top 25 Poll The Bethany College men's tennis team enters the 2012 season ranked No. 16 in the NAIA Men's Tennis Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll. [Softball] Marozas of Beloit signs softball letter of intent Olivia Marozas, Beloit, Kan., has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year. [Cross Country] Featured Athlete of the Week - James Farris Name: James FarrisSport: Cross Country/TrackHometown: Lincoln, Kan.Major: Sports Management Challenges and Issues Pertaining to Teacher Education Distribution of Size Polymorphisms in Hypervariable Chloroplast DNA Regions in Alfalfa Professional Development and American Indian Education Multicultural Education American Indian Science and Engineering Feb 1 - Feb 2: Bone Marrow Registry Drive - Be the Match Utah Feb 2: ARUP Blood Drive Feb 2: Medical Grand Rounds National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall Football Signs 19 On National Letter Of Intent Day Football KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Truman State University (Mo.) has signed 19 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. The balanced class features 10 offensive and nine defensive players with eight from Missouri, five from Texas, four from Illinois and one apiece from Indiana and Iowa. Ichabods Use Second Half to Pull Away from 'Dogs Men's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - - The Washburn men’s basketball team used a 14-4 start to the second half to clear any Truman momentum built by a halftime buzzer-beater and go on to hand the Bulldogs a 66-45 defeat in Pershing Arena on Wednesday night. Truman Can't Get Over Hump In Loss To #11 Washburn Women's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman women’s basketball team’s surge ran out of time as the #11 Washburn Lady Blues used a big first half to win 67-59 in Pershing Arena on Wednesday night. Breanna Daniels scored a season-high 18 points for Truman. Daniels Named First Team Academic All-District Women's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Senior women’s basketball player Breanna Daniels was selected to the Capital One/College Sports Information Directors of America first team Academic all-District team. Daniels, an exercise science major, has a 3.79 grade-point average while averaging over 10 points a game. Internship Search Orientation (2/2/2012) 02/02/2012 Start Date: 2/2/2012 Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Date: 2/2/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - Becker Career CenterStudents who wish to participate in on-campus internship recruitment opportunities must attend one of these hands-on programs. During this 45 minute program, you will search internship databases to identify employers who are looking for you and learn how to compete effectively for opportunities that stir your passion. Although many internships take place during the summer, part-time internship opportunities with local organizations are a great way to gain experience during the academic year. Numerous internship opportunities are already posted in HireU for you. We encourage you to begin your search and preparation early. Valentine's Day Sing-a-grams (2/2/2012) 02/02/2012 Start Date: 2/2/2012 Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Date: 2/2/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion CollegeUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterThe Garnet Minstrelles are here to deliver the Singing Grams. We will perform a love song of your choice to the people close to you just in time for Valentine's day. We will be delivering Singing Grams from the 8th, 9th, 10th and 13th. Sign up for a fun surprise. Exhibit - Landscape Impressions: Chasing the Light (2/2/2012) 02/02/2012 Start Date: 2/2/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/2/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialAn exhibition in the Wikoff Student Gallery of plein air oil paintings by Brittany Gilbert, class of 2012 Exhibit - Art Inspires Art: Union College Visual Arts Faculty (2/2/2012) 02/02/2012 Start Date: 2/2/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/2/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialRoom: Mandeville GalleryA group exhibition including all of the Union College Visual Arts faculty: Martin Benjamin, Chris Duncan, Walter Hatke, Fernando Orellana, Charles Steckler, and Sandra Wimer Exhibit - The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (2/2/2012) 02/02/2012 Start Date: 2/2/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 2/2/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Bond Chapel to become new home for Reneker Organ Bond Chapel Late this fall, Bond Chapel will echo with the sounds of a remarkable musical instrument. The Reneker Memorial Organ, a baroque-style organ built in 1983, will be moved this summer from 5757 S. University Ave., the current home of the Chicago Theological Seminary, to Bond Chapel.read more National Prayer Breakfast invitation, book awards mark success for IU Press authors IU faculty receive collaborative funding awards Indiana University license plate rises to No. 1 overall Catch all the action as the Muskies face the Warriors Tonight, the Lakeland College women's basketball team travels to Milwaukee, Wis., as the Muskies face Northern Athletics Conference North Division leading Wisconsin Lutheran College. The Warriors are undefeated in NAC play and have already secured a spot in the conference tournament. The Muskies are looking to keep pace and solidify their standing in the North Division. Live video will be available via the Wisconsin Lutheran website here. Live stats can be found here. Lakeland Mirror unveils new website The Lakeland Mirror, official student newspaper of Lakeland College since 1936, unveiled a new website on Feb. 2, according to editor in chief, Danny Spatchek. In addition to standard content like news, features and sports, the new website features highlighted images in an automated slider, the newspaper's Twitter feed and links to the Mirror's Facebook and YouTube pages. "This is an exciting change for us," Dawn Hogue, Mirror adviser said. "The previous hosting site for the Mirror's online content was a corporate site where there was little control over the design and no control over advertising. We now own our own web space." The Mirror was able to retain its domain, www.lakelandmirror.com, with help from Larry Marcus, Lakeland's associate director of information technology operations, and Eric LaRose, the college's manager of interactive media. "We aren't trying to make our website identical to the print version of our paper," Spatchek said. "We're hoping our readers will find value in both." However, in order to better manage both of the 'papers,' he said, "we have decided to reduce the number of pages in our print editions." "One big change is the way we'll cover sports. Game stories will appear on the website so we can stay current. We'll use our print editions for sports features and in-depth reporting," Spatchek said. When the editors began working on the site in August, one goal was to be able to easily integrate multimedia content, like video and audio. "We are working on the video," Spatchek said. "It's going slowly, but we're learning." Another benefit of this new site is the ability to engage readers. "Readers can comment on articles and participate in polls," Mike Knaak, managing editor said. "Our readers can also follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. We're excited about interactive journalism." Hogue said the new website allows for more flexibility and innovation with our content. "We're encouraging Mirror staff to write blogs, which is more of a 21st-century journalism skill," she said. "Right now, there are links to four staff blogs. We also have a new advice column blog called 'Guidance Gal,' which should be a lot of fun. We hope we'll get some responses right away." In addition to his editor duties, Knaak, a senior computer science major, is working as a tech intern for The Mirror. "There has been a lot to learn," Knaak said, "but the site is starting to look like what we imagined it would back in August when we started our planning. While there will still be revisions, we're pretty happy with it right now." The changes are opening doors to new opportunities for students to use their skills. "The Mirror is always looking for good writers, photographers and layout people," Hogue said. "But now we will also need web-savvy students to join our staff." Students who would like to join The Mirror staff should contact Spatchek or Hogue. Lakeland College, Sheboygan Press co-sponsoring second Sheboygan Mayoral Debate Lakeland College and The Sheboygan Press are partnering again to bring Sheboygan voters a chance to hear from the candidates in the city's historic recall election. In this March 23, 2009 file photo, mayoral candidates Terry Van Akkeren, right, and Bob Ryan, left, speak at the Elks Club during a forum. The two will debate next Thursday at the Weill Center. Photo by Gary C. Klein/The Sheboygan Press Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan and challenger Terry Van Akkeren will meet for an evening of discussion about Sheboygan's future on Thursday, Feb. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Weill Center in downtown Sheboygan. Ryan and Van Akkeren face one another in Sheboygan's mayoral election on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Rick Dodgson, assistant professor of history at Lakeland, will moderate the interactive evening, which will include questions from audience members. The event is free and open to the public. The Sheboygan Press will live stream the event on its website, www.sheboyganpress.com, and WSCS will record the event for multiple airings. "The primary debate involved eight candidates and meant a more structured evening, although we received a lot of feedback from voters that they learned a lot about the candidates," Dodgson said. "This event will allow voters to ask their questions, and we'll listen to the remaining two candidates engage in a genuine discussion about topics that are important to Sheboygan voters. "We're happy to be partnering with The Sheboygan Press in one of Sheboygan's truly special venues to offer this opportunity for Sheboygan residents to get involved and become better informed." Temple Grandin, namesake of HBO movie, to speak at TCC read more TCC Paramedic program receives nationally-recognized accreditation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – TCC’s Paramedic program has been granted five years of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The accreditation review took place in June 2011, but the College did not receive official notification until last week. Doctors Aim to Dispel Myths about Vaccines Two Saint Louis University pediatricians are leading a Missouri State Medical Association statewide effort to change the way doctors respond to parents' fears of vaccines, and to raise awareness about the importance of getting children vaccinated. Heart Failure Linked to Thinner Bones and Fractures Heart failure is associated with a 30 percent increase in major fractures and also identifies a high-risk population that may benefit from increased screening and treatment for osteoporosis, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). AIP's Physics News Highlights: February 2, 2012 Physics News Highlights of the American Institute of Physics (AIP) contains summaries of interesting research from the AIP journals, notices of upcoming meetings, and other information from the AIP Member Societies. Copies of papers are available to journalists upon request. Biosolar Breakthrough Promises Cheap, Easy Green Electricity Barry D. Bruce, professor of biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is turning the term "power plant" on its head. The biochemist and a team of researchers have developed a system that taps into photosynthetic processes to produce efficient and inexpensive energy. Rearranging the Cell's Skeleton Cell biologists at Johns Hopkins have identified key steps in how certain molecules alter a cell's skeletal shape and drive the cell's movement. Carolina Silva SUVAIR Exhibition (February 03) Seattle University Visual Artist in Residence for 2011 Carolina Silva will present work created during her residency at Seattle University. On view: Jan. 9-Feb. 24 Reception: Thursday, Jan. 12, 5-8 p.m. Vachon Gallery Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (February 03) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Flow Yoga (February 03) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Express Early Bird Spin with Megan (February 03) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Sunrise Hatha Yoga with Jamie (February 03) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your pass today! December 2011 ASO Concert Features Student Concerto Winners Talented Alma College instrumental and vocal students will perform as soloists during the Alma Symphony Orchestra's annual mid-winter performance. Guest Speaker Helps Musicians Play Without Pain Guest speaker and osteopathic specialist Dr. David N. Grimshaw will present “Playing Without Pain: Integrative Medicine and the Performing Arts” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Private Colleges Seen as Growing Alternative to State System With the unemployment rate at 12.7 percent in Long Beach, access to higher education is more vital than ever, according to local economists and education experts who emphasize that the chance of attaining a well-paid career significantly increases with educational background. But, as impacted public universities turn away students and community colleges scale back courses due to the state’s budget crisis, one might be wondering: what are the alternatives? When It Comes to Super Bowl Social Media, She's in Command Butler Becomes a Midwest Home for SENCER Butler Lets the Public See Its Admission Process Professor discusses repentance and the miracle of forgiveness at BYU Devotional Michael Dunn, an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, spoke to students Tuesday in the Marriott Center in a heartfelt devotional about repentance and the miracle of forgiveness. “Princess O’Rourke” with Olivia de Havilland to be screened at BYU Feb. 10 The Motion Picture Archive Film Series will screen the 1943 romantic comedy “Princess O’Rourke” Friday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in the library auditorium. Dean E. Barley named director of BYU Comprehensive Clinic Dean E. Barley was recently appointed the new director of the Comprehensive Clinic, replacing Russell Crane who has served the clinic for four years. BYU's Neil Thornock to perform works for organ by Utah composers Feb. 15 School of Music faculty member Neil Thornock will give an organ performance Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. Admission is free. BYU Wind Symphony in concert Feb 15 The BYU Wind Symphony will perform in concert Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall in the Harris Fine Arts Center. MAAC Basketball Tournament Individual Tickets On Sale Now Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference placed single-session tickets for the 2012 basketball championship on sale February 1. Women's Basketball Hosts Rider On Thursday At Webster Bank Arena Women's Basketball Fairfield and Rider will meet for the first time this season on February 2 at 7pm at Webster Bank Arena. Stark State College names three academic deans January 2012 SSC Announces Fall 2011 President’s List and Dean’s List January 2012 Dr. Para Jones takes helm as fourth president of Stark State College February 2012 Step into American Heart Month with a Winter Walk February is American Heart Month, and what better way to celebrate than outdoors in a winter wonderland? The third annual Winter Walk for Strong Kids, on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Nazareth College Shults Center, is a fun way for the whole family to engage in a heart-healthy activity. All ages are invited to enjoy the walk, which will benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Collaborative ‘Rochester Model’ Gets Spotlight for Hypertension Program The fast-moving effort led by business leaders, in partnership with healthcare organizations, to make the Finger Lakes region the healthiest community in the country serves as a model for action that other cities could follow, according to a medical journal. Medical Center Psychiatrist Wins Award for Book on Workplace Violence Michael R. Privitera, M.D., M.S., associate professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will receive the 2012 Manfred S. Guttmacher Award, which is given for an outstanding contribution to the literature of forensic psychiatry. The Highlands at Pittsford Awarded Five-Year CARF Reaccreditation The Highlands at Pittsford retirement community has earned its third five-year reaccreditation from CARF International. Founded as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services. Free Heart Screenings Feb. 13 at Strong Memorial Hospital University of Rochester Medical Center cardiologists will offer free blood pressure and oxygenation screenings, which are key indicators of heart disease, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13, at Strong Memorial Hospital Lobby. This is part of the Medical Center’s community outreach efforts to mark American Heart Month. Counseling and Psychological Services offers a closer look at two counseling groups For Students Insights are offered into the Grief and Loss Support Group and the Relationships group. Young adults invited to Cor Jesu tomorrow For Students Confessions, worship and fellowship are all part of this prayerful event. Career Development Center to host on-campus interviews with employers For Students Juniors and seniors seeking internships and jobs are invited to take advantage of this opportunity. Application deadlines are about 10 to 14 days in advance of each interview date. Recent grad Jordan Osterman named state’s ‘New Journalist of the Year’ University News Last year, another St. Thomas grad, Shane Kitzman, won the award. It’s not too late to schedule departmental pictures for the Aquinas yearbook Faculty & Staff To find out more about this year's edition of the Aquinas, follow the yearbook on Twitter and like it on Facebook. IUPUI center offers workshop to help international researchers enhance oral presentation skills STAR TRAK Bacterial plasmids -- the freeloading and the heavy-lifters -- balance the high price of disease MCC Grad Named One of Union Leader's 40 Under Forty News Manchester Community College 2006 graduate Jonathan Lanteigne is one of the "40 Under Forty" of New Hampshire's young people who make a difference. Below is the article from the Union Leader January 30th edition. Jonathan Lanteigne helps others who have faced battles he knows well By Kathy Remillard, Union Leader Correspondent Twenty-six-year-old Jonathan Lanteigne has turned what some would consider a devastating situation into a personal mission to help others. Lanteigne suffered brain damage after a childhood virus and has spent much of his life helping others with brain injuries get the help and services they need. Despite his brain injury, Lanteigne graduated from high school and went on to earn his bachelor of science in computer information systems through UNH Manchester. He's been employed for the past nine years as an Easy Tech at Staples in Bedford. But perhaps Lanteigne's most important contribution is his work for the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. Lanteigne has had an advice column in the organization's newsletter since 2002. "Ask Jon" is read by many and helps those with brain injuries secure benefits, education and accommodations, and gives practical advice on what it means to be a brain injury survivor. Lanteigne was recently nominated to sit on the BIANH board. As someone who shares the same experience as those he helps, Lanteigne is able to understand the challenges those with a brain injury have to face. For many, a brain injury doesn't have any outward signs. "That can be troublesome at times," Lanteigne said. Because Lanteigne suffers from short-term memory loss as a result of his injury, he keeps a "reminder binder" of sorts at work with him that assists him with his job duties. He successfully fought to keep it when a new manager at Staples questioned it, but it's just one of the challenges Lanteigne regularly faces. Still, Lanteigne remains steadfast in his goal of helping others. "You have to make use of services that are available," Lanteigne said. "You have to accept your brain injury and find out ways you can help others." Carl Lanteigne, Jon's father, said it's been a long road for his son, but that he has been willing to share both his successes and failures with everyone he meets. "It's a matter of knowing what tools you need to succeed, and not be afraid to use them," he said. Cabaret event raises scholarship funds Chicago Cabaret performers and Musical Theatre students present a night of music to raise scholarship funds. Valentine’s Day Ruminations Linda Commito is the author of "Love Is the New Currency" shares her thoughts about Valentine's Day. Chris Herren to Speak 2/16 Hampden-Sydney College will host Chris Herren, motivational speaker and subject of ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary, "Hoop Dreams with Chris Herren," on Thursday, February 16. A college and professional basketball superstar, Herren will discuss his personal battles with addiction and drug abuse in his talk, "Basketball Junkie: A Conversation with Chris Herren." Share dinner and conversation with luminaries at LEAP benefit Yale News Hosts throughout the New Haven area — including several from Yale — will open their homes for dinner parties, bringing together distinguished guests and supporters of LEAP (Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership) on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Yale issues semi-annual Report of Complaints of Sexual Misconduct Yale News The report summarizes complaints brought to the University’s attention through the University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct, Title IX coordinators, and the Yale Police Department, from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2011. Straight from the gut: Microbes can cause obesity Yale News Obesity and chronic liver disease can be triggered by a family of proteins that alter populations of microbes in the stomach, a discovery that suggests the condition may be infectious, Yale scientists report. The study, in the advance online publication of Nature, expands on earlier Yale research that showed how similar microbial imbalances caused by the same family of proteins increases the risk of intestinal diseases such as colitis. IUPUI center offers workshop to help international researchers enhance oral presentation skills STAR TRAK Bacterial plasmids -- the freeloading and the heavy-lifters -- balance the high price of disease Terriers, Crimson Face Off in Beanpot Tonight With the coveted beanpot trophy, and its attendant bragging rights, at stake, the women’s hockey Terriers square off tonight against the Harvard Crimson in the 34th annual Women’s Beanpot Tournament. The opening round for all four teams is at Walter Brown Arena, starting at 5 p.m. One of the longest running women’s tournaments in college [...] BU Launches Virtual Concert Hall When Melanie Burbules (CFA’14) walked onto the stage of Symphony Hall last spring to perform in a BU production of Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah, both of her parents were watching, despite the fact that her father was stationed in Baghdad and her mother was home in Chicago. Each viewed a live-stream of the performance on a [...] Terrier Icewomen Take Round One of Beanpot The Boston University Terriers are on target in their quest for their first Beanpot championship, skating to a 5-2 victory over the Harvard Crimson last night in the first round of the 34th annual Women’s Beanpot Tournament. They’ll face Northeastern next Tuesday night in the championship game. A victory in that game would give them [...] Wanted: One Good Physics Teacher Michael Thees wants to rearrange molecular and atomic structures and study what happens. The senior physics major has applied to graduate programs and is waiting on a response. But should Plan A not work out, he has a Plan B: becoming a high school physics teacher. “I have been known at BU to talk about [...] Hometown Role Model At first glance, the athletic training room at Boston’s English High School seems standard-issue: a stack of multicolored exercise balls in one corner, resistance bands attached to the wall, a locked closet housing first-aid equipment. To gain a real appreciation for the cinder-block room in the school’s basement, ask licensed athletic trainer Shari Davis what [...] Miller Reaches Rare Feat In Defeat UCSF's New Dean Wants to Raise Profile of Graduate Education UCSF has named Elizabeth Watkins, director of graduate studies for the History of Health Sciences program and a professor in the Department of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine, dean of the Graduate Division. Goals for Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease Patients May Be Unrealistic, Suggests Study An upward revision of the blood pressure numbers used to identify risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) might actually help doctors provide better care for their patients, said the authors of a study in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Vigorous Exercise Linked to Gene Activity in Prostate Scientists at UCSF have identified nearly 200 genes in the healthy prostate tissue of men with low-grade prostate cancer that may help explain how physical activity improves survival from the disease. Societal Control of Sugar Essential to Ease Public Health Burden Sugar should be controlled like alcohol and tobacco to protect public health, according to a team of UCSF researchers, who maintain in a new report that sugar is fueling a global obesity pandemic, contributing to 35 million deaths annually worldwide. Wireless power could revolutionize highway transportation, Stanford researchers say Stanford researchers have designed a new technology that could lead to wireless charging of electric vehicles while they cruise down the highway. Iconic photos of the Great Depression among the highlights in Cantor's Walker Evans exhibit In public programs, Stanford scholars share their views on the groundbreaking artistic endeavors of photographer Walker Evans. Interest in Mount Holyoke at Record High Mount Holyoke has seen steady increases in its applicant pool in recent years, but this year's record number of applications is truly impressive: It's up 15 percent from last year. Riding Team Takes Champions Crown The Mount Holyoke College riding team took home top honors at the prestigious Tournament of Champions Winter Classic at Hazelwind Farm this week. FIU Theatre to participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Arts and Culture WHAT: Florida International University’s fall 2011 theater production “The House of the Spirits,” written by Caridad Svich and based on Isabel Allende’s novel, has been invited to participate in the 2012 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. A group of 24 students and five faculty members have been nominated in [...] FIYou: Martha M. Barantovich ’91, MS ’94, Ed.D. ’06 Campus Life Name: Martha M. Barantovich ’91, MS ’94, Ed.D. ’06 Hometown: Miami, Fla. Job Title/Department: Instructor, Department Leadership and Professional Studies in the College of Education Campus: Modesto A. Maidique Campus In a nutshell: I teach undergraduates about the foundations of education and get them to ask questions. Number of years [...] Panthers sweep Sun Belt swimming, diving awards Campus Life The awards keep pouring in for the FIU swimming and diving team. Sophomores Sonia Perez Arau and Sabrina Beaupre were the Sun Belt Conference Swimmer and Diver of the Week for the week ending Jan. 29. This marks Perez Arau’s second award of the season. Beaupre has now won diver [...] Cristobal signs highest-rated recruiting class yet Sports FIU football signed its largest, highest-rated and best academic recruiting class on National Signing Day, Feb. 1. Head coach Mario Cristobal said this class is a sign of things to come. “We spent our first years trying to build a competitive football team. Now our focus is building a great [...] [Women's Basketball] Eagles Soar Away From Royals Fullerton, CA- In a game that featured an exciting back and forth first half, Concordia pulled away from Hope International in the later stages of the game and won 71-52. Senior Morgan Rentie ended the night with a team high 14 points. [Men's Basketball] Eagles Trap Royals Early Fullerton, CA- An early bout of shooting troubles hurt Hope International in the long run as they lost to #16 Concordia on Tuesday 79-58. Junior Kris Rosales floated home a game high 21 points. Sophomore Matt Green contributed 14 points. Preview Ads Dominate Water Cooler Discussion Days Before Big Game A handful of Super Bowl commercials have already been released online, with more to come in the next few days. This is all part of a growing trend by advertisers to pre-release commercials to build social media buzz and drive consumers to channels devoted to the product. "It's like opening your Christmas presents on Christmas Eve," says David Allan, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Marker for Alzheimer's Disease May Affect Mental Function Even in Healthy Adults High levels of the protein beta-amyloid in the brain that is associated with Alzheimer's disease may affect brain performance even in healthy adults, according to a study published in the February 1, 2012, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Wildlife Conservation Society Study Finds Southern Indian Ocean Humpbacks Singing Different Tunes A recently published study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and others reveals that humpback whales on both sides of the southern Indian Ocean are singing different tunes, unusual since humpbacks in the same ocean basin usually all sing very similar songs. Study Shows Alzheimer's Disease May Spread by 'Jumping' from One Brain Region to Another Findings open new opportunities for studying Alzheimer's and testing potential therapies. BU Astrophysicist Leads Team That Discovers "Sloshing" Gas in Galaxy Cluster Boston University astrophysicist Elizabeth Blanton led a team of researchers in the discovery of vast clouds of hot gas "sloshing" in Abell 2052, a galaxy cluster located about 480 million light years from Earth. The scientists are studying the hot (30 million degree) gas using X-ray data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. The team's findings were first published in the August 20, 2011 issue of The Astrophysical Journal. Wofford announces February events Black History Month events, performances, exhibits open to public Work of the Week: Fine Arts Undergraduate Work of the Week Fine Arts Undergraduate Each week a new example of student work is featured on the home page. Keep checking... Explore the Era with Getty videos The Getty has produced a series of interviews, “Explore the Era,” as part of its initiative Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.... IUPUI center offers workshop to help international researchers enhance oral presentation skills STAR TRAK Bacterial plasmids -- the freeloading and the heavy-lifters -- balance the high price of disease Did the Little Ice Age start with a big bang? Scientists have disagreed for many years over the precise cause for a period of cooling global temperatures that began after the Middle Ages and lasted into the late 19th century, commonly known as the Little Ice Age. Now, a new study led by CU-Boulder Professor and Institute for Alpine and Arctic Research (INSTAAR) Fellow Gifford Miller indicates that the Little Ice Age began abruptly between A.D. 1275 and 1300, triggered by repeated, explosive volcanism and sustained by a self-perpetuating sea ice-ocean feedback system in the North Atlantic Ocean. “This is the first time anyone has clearly identified the specific onset of the cold times marking the start of the Little Ice Age,” said Miller. “We also have provided an understandable climate feedback system that explains how this cold period could be sustained for a long period of time. If the climate system is hit again and again by cold conditions over a relatively short period—in this case, from volcanic eruptions—there appears to be a cumulative cooling effect.” Most scientists believed the Little Ice Age was caused either by decreased summer solar radiation, erupting volcanoes that cooled the planet by ejecting shiny aerosol particles that reflected sunlight back into space, or a combination of both, said Miller. The new study, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Icelandic Science Foundation, suggests that the onset of the Little Ice Age was caused by an unusual, 50-year-long episode of four massive tropical volcanic eruptions. Climate models used in the new study showed that the persistence of cold summers following the eruptions is best explained by a sea ice-ocean feedback system originating in the North Atlantic Ocean. "Our simulations showed that the volcanic eruptions may have had a profound cooling effect,” says NCAR scientist Bette Otto-Bliesner, a co-author of the study. “The eruptions could have triggered a chain reaction, affecting sea ice and ocean currents in a way that lowered temperatures for centuries." The researchers set the solar radiation at a constant level in the climate models, and Miller said the Little Ice Age likely would have occurred without decreased summer solar radiation at the time. “Estimates of the sun’s variability over time are getting smaller, it’s now thought by some scientists to have varied little more in the last millennia than during a standard 11-year solar cycle,” he said. One of the primary questions pertaining to the Little Ice Age is how unusual the warming of Earth is today, he said. A previous study led by Miller in 2008 on Baffin Island indicated temperatures today are the warmest in at least 2,000 years.Photo Gallery: Little Ice AgeNatural Sciences, Research, Environment, Institutes, Natural SciencesDiscovery & InnovationSupport INSTAARvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); CU Board of Regents expands in-state tuition status for military families CU System news release The University of Colorado Board of Regents today authorized a new systemwide program that will offer in-state tuition to dependents of military veterans, students who have attended at least two years of high school in Colorado while their families lived in the state. The pilot program expands on 2009’s Colorado House Bill 1039, which established in-state tuition status at state higher education institutions for honorably discharged veterans, but did not require the same status be granted to dependents of those veterans. The state law also did not allow for students whose families are transferred out of state for military service before completing the final year of high school. The resolution passed unanimously at today’s board meeting at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs also asks university leadership to pursue state legislation that would expand in-state tuition status to include students in similar situations who are dependents of active duty service members. Regent Sue Sharkey said she proposed the action because the transitory nature of military service makes it difficult for Colorado military families to establish resident status during their time living here. “The University of Colorado demonstrates strong support of our nation’s military through various programs within the university campuses,” Sharkey said. “CU, as well as the citizens of Colorado, recognize and appreciate the sacrifice of our military personnel and their families, and the significant contributions they bring to our state and nation.” CU campuses in Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver all ranked on the 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools compiled by GI Jobs magazine, which recognizes the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that do the most for service members and veterans. The Board of Regents consists of nine members serving staggered six-year terms, one elected from each of Colorado's seven congressional districts and two from the state at-large. The board is charged constitutionally with the general supervision of the university and the exclusive control and direction of all funds of and appropriations to the university, unless otherwise provided by law. The University of Colorado is a premier public research university with four campuses: the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Some 60,000 students are pursuing academic degrees at CU. Academic prestige is marked by the university’s four Nobel laureates, seven MacArthur “genius” Fellows, 18 alumni astronauts and 19 Rhodes Scholars. For more information about the CU system and to access campus resources, go to www.cu.edu. “The University of Colorado demonstrates strong support of our nation’s military through various programs within the university campuses,” said Regent Sue Sharkey. “CU, as well as the citizens of Colorado, recognize and appreciate the sacrifice of our military personnel and their families, and the significant contributions they bring to our state and nation.”Serving Colorado. Engaged in the World.var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Geophysicist to speak on recent earthquakes Campus Wayne D. Pennington, a geophysicist with the U.S. Agency for International Development, will speak Friday, Feb. 3 on the recent earthquakes in Japan and Haiti in a lecture titled, "Preparing for the Future: Scientific and Humanitarian Lessons from the Haiti and Japan Earthquakes." Leadership and service unit begins new campaign Campus On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Leadership and Service Unit of the Dean of Students Office will launch their new campaign, titled "I am a [blank] leader." Increase in education funding goes to pension program State A 12 percent increase in the state of Illinois' higher education funding for the fiscal year 2012 will be going to the State Universities Retirement System to repair unfunded liabilities. United Way campaign reaches 2011 goal Bloomington/Normal The United Way of McLean County announced they have successfully reached their $4.3 million goal for 2011 at a recent campaign celebration at the Marriott Hotel. The total amount was $4,300,220. Psychologist for UA’s Basowitz Lecture to Speak on Terror, Intergroup Violence Events Dr. James Sidanius, a professor in the departments of psychology and African and African American studies at Harvard University, will deliver the annual Harold Basowitz Memorial Lecture at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in room 208 of Gordon Palmer Hall at The University of Alabama. UA Professor Wins Entry to Dance Film Festival Awards & Honors A film by Sarah M. Barry, assistant professor of dance in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, has been selected for the 2012 San Francisco Dance Film Festival. UA in the News: February 1, 2012 UA in the News UA economic report says immigration law will cost state billions – UA sets dates for A-Day, homecoming – Mayor sees benefits from BCS – UA student featured on CNN – Events planned for African-American History Month – and more… UA PR Students to Kickoff Childhood Obesity-Awareness Campaign Outreach University of Alabama advertising and public relations students will implement the "It's Your Move!" campaign at the Tuscaloosa YMCA to empower children to make better choices after school for a healthier lifestyle. High School Students Honored as Winners in UA’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Essay Contest Awards & Honors School winners in The University of Alabama’s 11th annual “To Kill a Mockingbird” Essay Contest for high school students were recognized with a luncheon and awards ceremony Friday, Jan.27. Snapshots of Knox College International Fair 2012 From an world-spanning buffet lunch to cultural displays and a festive Parade of Flags, Knox College celebrates it's 31st Annual International Fair; the theme posed the universal question "Where Did You Grow Up?" Knox honors four with 2012 Alumni Achievement Awards Knox College honors four alumni with 2012 Alumni Achievement Awards, as nearly 20 prior winners will return to campus for this year's special Founders Day Convocation on Feb. 17, in celebration of Knox's 175th anniversary. Panda-monium II: Knox's Godsil Photographs Pandas in France A few weeks after completing an international assignment to take photos of newly arrived pandas in Scotland, Knox College instructor Michael Godsil is asked to document the delivery of two more pandas in France. Alert from Department of Dog Advocacy University News Susan Alexander was all set to roll out a big political campaign on behalf of dogs at St. Thomas. Then she read the university’s Political Activity Policy and realized she would need to shelve her plans to champion the rights of canines that have come to trust her as their leader on campus. Read about her predicament today in The Scroll. Wellness Center, videography class seek student volunteers to document health-behavior changes over spring semester For Students Students who participate will be awarded a $200 gift card to the Bookstore or a store of their choice upon completion of the videos, as well as incentives throughout the filming period. UAWE sponsors scholarships to Minnesota League of Women Voters Leadership Series For Students A panel of employment experts will speak Tuesday, Feb. 28, on "Mission Possible: Don’t Let Insecurities Sabotage Your Job Search." Students should indicate an interest by Feb. 20. Conference Feb. 16 is designed for Minnesota companies interested in doing business in Europe See/Hear/Do Students are welcome to attend this conference, co-sponsored by the Opus College of Business. CILCE corner: Holding down the fort in Murray-Herrick Campus Center University News The Center for Intercultural Learning and Community Engagement is still here – in Room 153, Murray-Herrick Campus Center. Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (February 02) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Optimal Strength and Fitness with Brandon (February 02) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your fitness pass and enjoy! Flow Yoga (February 02) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Morning Spin with Chloe (February 02) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Hatha Flow Yoga with Chloe (February 02) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your Fitness Pass today! UCLA Headlines January 31, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Keeping the Brain Sharp With Age Dr. Gary Small, UCLA's Parlow–Solomon Professor on Aging and a professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, was interviewed Monday on... Want to understand the fluid dynamics of the oceans and atmosphere? UCLA's got the video The 30-minute, eight-chapter film, created by UCLA physicists with film students and alumni, is believed to be the first comprehensive elementary video on the topic. UCLA faculty experts advisory: Romney wins Florida primary Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney racked up a big victory over Newt Gingrich in delegate-rich Florida. UCLA has experts. Here is what real commitment to your marriage means There's a big difference between liking being married and taking the tough steps necessary to preserve a relationship in tough times, UCLA psychologists say. UCLA Headlines February 1, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Improved Health Through Urban Design Tuesday's "Tavis Smiley" show on PBS featured an interview with Dr. Richard Jackson, professor and chair of environmental health sciences at the UCLA School of Public Health, whose research... DSU students place at the American College Theatre Festival DSU students, Zachary Kantack and Jamie Rueckert, recently received a 2nd place National Design Technology and management award at the regional American College Theatre Festival. The festival was held January 15 through January 21 in Ames, Iowa. Critical access hospital in South Dakota Achieves stage 1 meaningful use Faulkton Area Medical Center (FAMC) a 12-bed critical access hospital in Faulkton, S.D., has met Stage 1 Meaningful Use criteria using a certified electronic health record (EHR). By successfully attesting for Stage 1 Meaningful Use with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Faulkton can receive payments from an EHR incentive payment program recently initiated in South Dakota. The incentive payments would help FAMC partially recover costs already incurred to meet federally mandated program guidelines. FAMC is one of the first facilities in South Dakota to achieve this milestone. Campus Update From the information we have this morning from the Madison Police Department, there is no indication of any ongoing threat to our students or staff associated with the incident in Madison last night. Mr. & Miss PJC will be crowned February 29 Dragons’ Ray Austin is Region 14 Player of the Week PHOTOS: Oregon Education Investment Board gets input at Rock Creek Campus Employee News The meeting, part of a statewide tour, featured leaders discussing the next steps to improve student success in Oregon’s public education system, from prekindergarten through to college and career readiness Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh to speak at St. Norbert College as part of the Great Decisions Lecture Series Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh, director of the Patterson School of Diplomacy, University of Kentucky, will lecture on, "Promoting Democracy Around the World," as a part of the Great Decisions Lecture... Diabetes Rates Vary Widely in Developing Countries Rates of diabetes vary widely across developing countries worldwide, according to a new analysis led by Dr. Longjian Liu of Drexel University's School of Public Health. Worldwide, four in five people with diabetes now live in developing countries. Liu's study found that access to healthcare support for diabetes varied widely in developing countries, and that one in 10 diagnosed cases remain untreated. Take This to Heart: The No. 1 Killer of Women Is Preventable Heart disease kills more women, young and old, than cancer. Yet for most, it's avoidable with a healthier lifestyle. First-of-Its-Kind Head Patch Monitors Brain Blood Flow and Oxygen Researchers say the device might offer a reliable way to monitor hospitalized patients for recurrent strokes in real time. Examining Moneyball's Impact on Business and Sports Villanova University School of Law (VSL) convenes an all-star roster of leading experts from sports and television for its 2012 Villanova Sports and Entertainment Law Journal Symposium, "Moneyball's Impact on Business and Sports," Friday, February 10. Jeffrey S. Moorad VSL '81, vice chairman and CEO of the San Diego Padres, headlines the panel alongside Billy Beane, vice president and general manager of the Oakland A's; Omar Minaya, senior vice president of baseball operations for the Padres; and Phil Griffin, president of MSNBC. Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell VSL '68, a guest sports commentator for Comcast SportsNet and the Philadelphia Daily News, serves as moderator. A question-and-answer session follows the panel discussion. Vigorous Exercise Linked to Gene Activity in Prostate Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have identified nearly 200 genes in the healthy prostate tissue of men with low-grade prostate cancer that may help explain how physical activity improves survival from the disease. PCC Shuttle has record year for number of riders General News In 2011, 84,560 riders used the six PCC shuttles. That is up by 15,500 riders from 2010 when 69,014 people used the college’s transit system Southeast Center Town Hall covers important legislative issues Employee News On Monday, Jan. 30, more than 60 community members attended the Southeast Center Town Hall, featuring State Senator Jackie Dingfelder and Representatives Michael Dembrow and Alissa Keny-Guyer Mapping Du Bois Through internships supported by the Hurford Center for the Arts and Humanities, Haverford students help to bring to life a seminal 1899 work by W.E.B. Du Bois. Bibhav Acharya '06 And His Collaborators Run Nepali Hospital Via Smartphones The now California-based psychiatry resident started Nyaya Health, a nongovernmental organization that runs a free hospital in remote Nepal, with two classmates in 2005 while still in medical school at Yale University. Whitworth education professor Barbara Sanders appointed interim provost Whitworth education professor Barbara Sanders appointed interim provost Whitworth education professor Barbara Sanders appointed interim provost How Do You Fight Fire in Space? Experiments Provide Some Answers UC San Diego News Improving fire-fighting techniques in space and getting a better understanding of fuel combustion here on Earth are the focus of a series of experiments on the International Space Station, led by a professor at the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library Exhibits, Events to Celebrate Black History Month UC San Diego News A series of exhibits and events in celebration of Black History month will be held during winter and into spring quarter at UC San Diego’s Geisel Library. All events are free and open to the public. Times-Dispatch Editor to Speak 2/8 The "Richmond Times-Dispatch" Editor-in-Chief Danny Finnegan will speak at Hampden-Sydney College on Wednesday, February 8, in conjunction with the initiation of students into the honorary Society for Collegiate Journalists. His topic will be "The Current State of Journalism." [Women's Basketball] Bulldogs, Coyotes cage Lady Jays Hillsboro, Kan. – With the second half of KCAC play under way the Tabor College women's basketball team's bid to avenge to early season losses came up short this past week. Thursday the Lady Jays fell on the road to McPherson College before dropping its second game of the week on the road to Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kan. [Cheerleading] Tabor wins first ever Bluejay Cheer Classic Hillsboro, Kan. - For the first time in Tabor College history, Hillsboro was home to a college cheer and dance competition as the school hosted the first annual Bluejay Cheer Classic. [Men's Basketball] Bluejays fall to Bulldogs, but tame Coyotes Hillsboro, Kan. – For the fourth consecutive week the Tabor College men's basketball team earned a split in KCAC play to even their conference recorded to 6-6 and move into a tie for fourth place in the KCAC standings. UA Student News for Jan. 31, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER House United Habitat for Humanity Build applications, Feb. 3 Last Lecture award nominations, Feb. 10 Nonprofit Protégé Program applications, Feb. 14, 5 p.m., 346 Ferguson Center Community Service Center staff applications, Feb. 17, [...] UA in the News: January 31, 2012 UA in the News UA’s Crimson Ride celebrates five years – New science and engineering building opens – UA printing services produces many recruiting materials – More classes using digital textbooks – UA experts comment on Alaskan research, construction aimed at limiting tornado damage – Moundville Archaeological Park featured – and more… White House Briefing Offers Asian-American Students at Rutgers Opportunity to Network Asian-American students from Rutgers met with White House officials as part of an effort to help the Obama administration engage a new generation of community advocates. [Baseball] Baseball's Third Annual First Pitch Banquet A Success [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball Heads To Siena Heights On Wednesday Night [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Returns Home For Wednesday Showdown With Saints [Baseball] Trio Of Crusaders Honored By Collegiate Baseball 12.02.02 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Thursday February 2, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.02.01 19:00 STUDENT LIFE - Kappa Alpha Formal - Wednesday February 1, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 12.02.01 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Wednesday February 1, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.02.01 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Wednesday February 1, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.02.01 00:00 ADMISSIONS - Scholarship Deadline - Wednesday February 1, 2012 All scholarship applications will be due by February 1st. Please contact your admissions counselor with any questions. 502.863.8009... [Men's Basketball] Benner helps lift Bethel over Mount Vernon Nazarene The Bethel College men's basketball team made the five hour drive to Mount Vernon, Ohio and came away with an 87-66 victory over the Cougars. Take a Kid to a Game Day School-aged children get in the men’s and women’s basketball games free on Wed., Feb 1. Psalom This vocal ensemble will lead the psalms in chapel and perform an evening concert on Wed., Feb. 8. IU's Kelley School among the Financial Times' elite MBA programs worldwide Right-to-work law not the best catalyst for economic growth: IU expert Talk given at Joint Meetings: Society for the Study of Evolution, Society of Systematic Biologists Talk given at Joint Meetings: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the Herpetologist’s League Poster at Joint Meetings: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the Herpetologist’s League Talk given at Annual meetings of the Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology Philharmonic Performer to Give Master Class to Students at HSU University Students Helping to Immunize West Texas School Children HSU Students Set to Attend Giant Super Bowl Party Christian Author and Activist to Speak in HSU Chapel 1933 HSU Grad Reaps Three Prestigious Awards at 99 [Women's Basketball] Patrick Becomes SC's 8th Leading Scorer All-Time STERLING, Kan. – On Saturday night, Sterling College Lady Warrior Megan Patrick (6-0 SR Forward) passed former Lady Warrior greats Taylor (White) Harrison ‘07 and K.C. Bassett ‘07 to become Sterling's eighth all-time leading scorer with a career total of 1376 points. February 2012 Medical College of Wisconsin faculty experts comment or are referenced in the following online stories from February 2012. NIH Funds Important for Medical Advances January 30 - Dr. John R. Raymond, Sr.’s President and CEO of the Medical College of Wisconsin, emphasizes the importance of NIH funding for medical research. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Pioneering Doctor was Father of Hyperbaric Medicine January 31 - Eric P. Kindwall, MD, professor emeritus at the Medical College of Wisconsin, is remembered for his pioneering work in the field of hyperbaric medicine. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Local Actors Help Train Tomorrow’s Doctors January 31 - The STAR Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin employs local actors to act as simulated patients as part of medical students’ training. WTMJ-TV Arthritis and Cholesterol Drugs Well Tolerated in Prostate Cancer Treatment Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey on the FDA-approved drugs Celebrex(r) and Lipitor(r) -- used respectively for arthritis pain and lowering cholesterol -- shows that these drugs are well tolerated in the treatment of recurrent prostate cancer. Preliminary results from an ongoing Phase II clinical trial will be presented this week during the 2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Breast Cancer Survivors Use At-Home Method to Prep Their Breasts for Reconstruction NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is the first hospital in the New York metro area to offer breast cancer survivors an at-home method for tissue expansion in preparation for breast reconstruction surgery. Patients use a remote control to gradually create a space within their chest wall for a breast implant. Many Children With Liver Transplants From Parents Can Safely Stop Using Anti-Rejection Drugs Physicians at three transplant centers have found in a pilot study that a majority of children who receive liver tissue from a parent can eventually stop using immunosuppression (anti-rejection) medications safely. These drugs, which tamp down natural immune function, have been linked to a bevy of complications, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension and kidney failure. Surgical Breast Biopsy Not Overused, Study Suggests Contrary to earlier findings, surgical breast biopsies may not be as overused as previously thought, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Surgical breast biopsies are more invasive than needle biopsies, requiring an incision and the use of general anesthesia. MSK Ultrasound Volume Increase Higher Among Non-Radiologists Between 2000 and 2009, the musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound volume increase among non-radiologists was much higher than that among radiologists, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Ultrasound images of the MSK system provide pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and soft tissue throughout the body. Chabad Table J.A.P. (Jewish Awareness Programming) (2/1/2012) 02/01/2012 Start Date: 2/1/2012 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 2/1/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterCome to Reamer Campus Center 12:00-2:00 P.M. to see what J.A.P. activity there is for you. Enjoy a fun, interactive & short Jewish activity on the run. Keep your Jewish connection alive. Valentine's Day Sing-a-grams (2/1/2012) 02/01/2012 Start Date: 2/1/2012 Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Date: 2/1/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion CollegeUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterThe Garnet Minstrelles are here to deliver the Singing Grams. We will perform a love song of your choice to the people close to you just in time for Valentine's day. We will be delivering Singing Grams from the 8th, 9th, 10th and 13th. Sign up for a fun surprise. Exhibit - Landscape Impressions: Chasing the Light (2/1/2012) 02/01/2012 Start Date: 2/1/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/1/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialAn exhibition in the Wikoff Student Gallery of plein air oil paintings by Brittany Gilbert, class of 2012 Exhibit - Art Inspires Art: Union College Visual Arts Faculty (2/1/2012) 02/01/2012 Start Date: 2/1/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 2/1/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialRoom: Mandeville GalleryA group exhibition including all of the Union College Visual Arts faculty: Martin Benjamin, Chris Duncan, Walter Hatke, Fernando Orellana, Charles Steckler, and Sandra Wimer Exhibit - The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (2/1/2012) 02/01/2012 Start Date: 2/1/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 2/1/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School Hosts Seasonal Educational Activities MCCALL, Idaho –The University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School will host several seasonal activities for outdoor enthusiasts at the McCall Field Campus. A Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification course is scheduled March 9-18. The 10-day course is sponsored by the nationally recognized National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Medicine Institute. ... University of Idaho to Host Over 60 Employers at Spring Job, Internship and Grad School Fair MOSCOW, Idaho – Good news for graduates in the class of 2012. They can expect a higher rate of employment than the class of 2011, according to the National Association of College and Employers report that says employers are planning on hiring 9.5 percent more graduates this year. In an effort to ensure employment for graduates at the University of Idaho, the Career Center will be hosti... Three Benefit Performances of “The Vagina Monologues” Scheduled for Feb. 2-4 MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho Women’s Center is presenting their 10th annual V-Day benefit production of Eve Ensler’s celebrated play, The Vagina Monologues, Feb. 2-4 at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in downtown Moscow. V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. The campaign includes the performance of creative events such as plays, readings, ... Dugan to join MC team 1995 Monmouth grad to serve as assistant director of external relations Hundreds Participate in MLK Day of Service Hundreds of Occidental College students, faculty, alumni, and staff fanned out to more than 20 locations across Los Angeles on Saturday, January 28 to weed and plant gardens, work phone banks and canvass neighborhoods, and clean, repair and paint, as part of the College's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Former Starbucks Executive to Speak at Occidental Former Starbucks executive Howard Behar will speak at Occidental College on February 22 on leadership and growing the world’s most successful coffee chain. The event is free and open to the public. McHenry Earns MIAA Weekly Award Women's Basketball KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Truman’s Becka McHenry was selected as the MIAA Women’s Basketball Player of the week after the Bulldogs went 1-1 against two nationally ranked teams last week. Big Games On Tap Wednesday Night In Pershing Arena General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman Basketball teams will host Washburn University (Kan.) on Wednesday night in Pershing Arena. The women will be looking for their fourth win against a ranked opponent when they tip off against the #14 Lady Blues at 5:30 while the men look to ride the momentum of Saturday's overtime win against the Ichabods at 7:30 p.m. Football Signing Day Football Good Morning and welcome to National Signing Day! Check back often today and on follow us on Twitter (@TrumanAthletics) for the latest additions to the Truman Football program. Donald Ruleaux to receive Governor's Arts Award Jan 30, 2012 Donald Ruleaux, a retired member of the Chadron State College art faculty, has been named a recipient of the biennial Governor's Arts Awards. The awards will be presented Monday, April 2, at Lincoln. The Nebraska Arts Council officially announced Friday that Ruleaux will be among just two recipients of the award for excellence in arts education. Ruleaux, a native of Gordon who earned a bachelor's degree in art education from CSC in 1959, served as an adjunct member of his alma mater's art faculty from 2000-2010. His other teaching experience includes positions at Hastings Public Schools, McCook Community College, Medicine Valley Public Schools at Curtis, Lead (S.D.) High School and Gering Public Schools. He's also provided instruction during programs at the University of South Dakota at Vermillion and Black Hills State University at Spearfish. Ruleaux has gained much praise for his paintings and silverpoint drawings depicting the life of the Oglala Lakota and other characters of the American West. His art has appeared in dozens of exhibitions and public collections in at least 16 states. The work also has been acquired for private collections in 26 states and internationally, including Japan, Scotland and South Africa. In addition to the bachelor's degree from CSC, Ruleaux's formal training includes a master's degree Arizona State University, in addition to studies at George Washington University in Washington, D.C, and the Kansas City Art Institute. The Governor's Arts Award will add to a list of many honors for Ruleaux, including the Distinguished Service Award from CSC in 1996. The Nebraska Arts Council describes the Governor's Arts Awards presentation as Nebraska's premier event in recognizing those who shape the state's artistic landscape. "The impact of the arts, and these honorees, is felt in the classroom, the economy, and the community -- they drive Nebraska forward. We invite you to celebrate their achievements and recognize the power of the arts in improving Nebraska," the council said in a news release. The awards are traditionally presented during a biennial luncheon, but will be delivered during an evening event this year. Gov. Dave Heineman and a special guest will serve as masters of ceremony for the presentations, which will be at the Embassy Suites hotel in downtown Lincoln. Research by Randolph Students Featured in Local Article About Food Deserts John Abell and his class published the research in a Virginia journal last year. The RLC Garland Campus presents awards to training partners Award/Honors Richland College Interim President Dr. Kay Eggleston and staff from Richland College attended the 80th Annual Garland Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Jan 26. Dr. Eggleston presented its first ever Richland College Garland Campus/Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association (DCMA) Partnership Award to Hatco, western hat manufacturer located in Garland. Ramon Otero and Dan Brown, from Hatco’s [...] UACCB Group Plans Trip to Italy BATESVILLE - At the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville, a group of students and their faculty chaperones are busy planning a trip to Italy. TCC announces articulation agreements with FSU-Panama City and Florida A TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During Tallahassee Community College’s (TCC) January meeting of its District Board of Trustees, TCC President Jim Murdaugh announced articulation agreements with Florida State University Panama City and Florida A&M University. TCC announces event lineup for Black History Month celebration TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Tallahassee Community College’s celebration of Black History Month began on January 30 with the unveiling of the twelfth annual Cherry Alexander African-American History Month Calendar. String Theory to Present Kapilow, Hristova and Chien On Thursday, Feb. 9, Rob Kapilow will headline the next installment of String Theory with his innovative classical music program What Makes It Great®? 2012 Title IX Advisory Council membership First Annual Jr. Muskies Skills Camp a rousing success On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Lakeland College women's basketball team hosted the inaugural Jr. Muskies Skills Camp in the Moose and Dona Woltzen Gymnasium. The Muskies and head coach Lindsey Vande Hoef invited local fourth and fifth graders to participate in a free skills camp sponsored by the women's basketball program. The (number of campers) campers learned valuable basketball skills in a no-pressure environment while interacting with members of Lakeland's basketball team. The campers went through several different drills and also participated in some relay races and 3-on-3 half court drills. Afterwards, each camper was given a signed team poster as well as free passes to watch the men's and women's basketball games against MSOE. During halftime of each game, the campers participated in the Jr. Muskies sock shot, with winners receiving a signed team basketball. On Thursday, Jan. 26, the women's basketball team also held an after-school skills camp at Sheboygan's Sheridan Elementary School. Fourth and fifth graders worked closely with the student-athletes and coaches to improve their game. "We are so grateful for all the work that the team invested in the basketball clinic at Sheridan," said Blanca Wick, after school/parent involvement coordinator at Sheridan. "The event was wonderful and the children had so much fun. They keep asking me when you are coming back. What a great group of ladies and helpers you brought. It was a delight meeting everybody." Each year, Vande Hoef plans to identify ways to get local students involved in basketball and show Lakeland's student-athletes that they can have impact beyond the court. To see Vande Hoef's thoughts about the teams community outreach, click here. To see videos from the event, click here. Muskies of the Week: Josh Regal and Andrew Cheever Seniors Josh Regal and Andy Cheever have been named the college's Muskie of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Josh Regal Senior Josh Regal garnered Muskie of the Week honors after helping lead the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 2-0 record last week, part of the team's current four-game win streak. Regal averaged 16 points per game on 12-for-16 shooting last week, including 6-for-8 from 3-point range. He scored 20 points and dished out seven assists in a convincing 95-62 win over the Milwaukee School of Engineering on Jan. 28. The 5-foot-10 guard scored 12 points and recorded six assists as the team completed a season sweep of Maranatha Baptist Bible College on Jan. 24. His six assists in the 94-65 win moved him into second all-time in career assists (473). The Suring, Wis., native leads the NAC in assists (124) and steals (45), is fifth in 3-point field goal percentage (44.9), is sixth in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.6) and ninth in free throw percentage (77.3). Regal is seventh in the nation in assists per game (6.5) and is 29th in assist-to-turnover ratio. See what Regal has to say about his success: http://youtu.be/jGWzOJUg-RI Regal is majoring in business management and minoring in sports management. Here's a look into Josh's personality: Favorites: TV: "The Office" Movie: "The Mighty Ducks Series" Music: Anything Q. What has been your favorite basketball memory? A: Going to the WIAA State Tournament in High School. Q: What's your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E? A: I start at half court with my eyes closed and do a layup. Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? A: Kobe. Q: Who would win in a game of knockout on the team and why? A: Me, because I can get in everyone else's head. Andrew Cheever Senior Andrew Cheever amassed 46 digs this week to lead Lakeland to 1-2 record in Wisconsin Volleyball Conference play. Against UW-La Crosse, the Greenfield, Wis., native recorded dig No. 1,334 of his career, breaking the all-time career digs record of 1,133 set by Joe Julkowski, the team's current head coach, from 2006-2010. Julkowski was quick to praise his senior libero for his achievement. "I had the pleasure of playing alongside Cheever in 2009 and 2010 and couldn't be happier for him to achieve this record." Cheever is an accounting major with a minor in international business. See what Cheever has to say about his record setting week: http://youtu.be/ut6nFiLsVuM Here's a look into Andrew's personality: Favorites: TV: "How I Met Your Mother" Movie: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" Music: Foo Fighters Q. What is the best skill you have? A: My ability to read the hitters Q: What skill do you need to work on the most? A: Hand passing Q: Who has had the most influence on your volleyball career? A: My high school varsity coach. He convinced me to stay in the game and keep playing. Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? A: I want to go to Australia. That's where my grandfather was born. IU's Kelley School among the Financial Times' elite MBA programs worldwide IU journalism speaker series features author David Margolick, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth Right-to-work law not the best catalyst for economic growth: IU expert All skill levels welcome at climbing workshop Campus Campus Recreation is now offering climbing opportunities for climbers at every skill level. Eye on Crime Campus Here are the condensed crime reports from January 23 to January 29: Biparental animal care to be discussed by zoologist at seminar Campus ISU's School of Biological Sciences will host a seminar focusing on biparental care in animals on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Felmley Hall of Science. CARLI, Book Digitization Initiative archive provides access for students Campus Milner Library recently received a Book Digitization Initiative from the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois. Ill. testing cameras in the courtrooms State The Illinois Supreme Court announced the approval of a policy to allow cameras and electronic recorders in state circuit courts as part of an experimental pilot program. Times-Dispatch Editor to Speak 2-8 The "Richmond Times-Dispatch" Editor-in-Chief Danny Finnegan will speak at Hampden-Sydney College on Wednesday, February 8, in conjunction with the initiation of students into the honorary Society for Collegiate Journalists. His topic will be "The Current State of Journalism." Event: February 2: Great Issues Lecture—"Liberal Arts Vision in a Global Age: Romance or Realism?" with Mariet Westermann 4:30pm-5:30pm, Haldeman Center, Kreindler Auditorium, Room 041 Event: February 1: Film—Perdida 7pm, Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art News: "Sweetest Carnival Ever" Begins February 9 The 101st Winter Carnival, “Carnival in Candyland: The Sweetest Carnival Ever,” will be held February 9 through 11. The three-day event includes a mix of lighthearted outdoor activities and athletic contests such as the Polar Bear Swim, the family-friendly Occom Pond Party, and the Division I downhill races at the Dartmouth Skiway. Read more. Feature: Transformational Change Through its new Health Care Delivery Science master's degree program, Dartmouth is creating a new kind of health care professional. In the second installment of this week-long series, MHCDS student Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield '77 of Massachusetts General Hospital explains how he's bringing new knowledge to the national cardiology programs he organizes. Philanthropist and innovative businessman Larry D. Striplin Jr. '52 passes away Birmingham-Southern graduate, trustee, prominent businessman, and philanthropist Larry D. Striplin Jr. ’52 died Jan. 23 at a local hospital. He was 82. Master's degrees help educators navigate changing roles Education is the second largest industry in the United States, and nearly everyone is impacted by its professionals in some way.Unfortunately, budget cuts have forced many states to cut faculty size and increase classroom size in K-12 schools. These changes have put educators under increased pressure to meet new demands while also staying abreast of evolving industry trends and regulations. Bundy Named CAC Track Athlete of the Week [Men's Basketball] Turnovers Costly To Ancilla Men PLYMOUTH – Ancilla College struggled in the 2nd half on Saturday and committed some costly turnovers as they were defeated by Glen Oaks Community College 85-79 in MCCAA Western Conference play. [Women's Basketball] Lady Chargers Enjoy First Win PLYMOUTH – Ancilla College Lady Chargers worked hard together on Saturday to savor their first win of the season with a 64-50 victory over Glen Oaks Community College in Michigan Community College Athletic Association( MCCAA) Western Conference play. [Men's Soccer] Ancilla Soccer Coach Moving On DONALDSON, INDIANA – Ancilla College Athletic Director Gene Reese recently announced the resignation of Charger Soccer coach James Drzewiecki, effective February 1, due to his acceptance of the head coaching job for the newly formed Purdue University Calumet soccer program in Hammond, Indiana. Alumni Profile: Judd Rogers Alternative energy in Chile? That's the unique focus of Judd Rogers' work after a diverse set of experiences at CU-Boulder. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Academics, Business, International Business, Admissions, Global Engagement, Research & Creative Works, Energy, Wind electricity, Sustainable transportation & fuels Student Profile: Kathleen Majewski Kathleen Majewski values her CU journalism mentors and the fun she's had on the track and field team, but she says there's one event on campus when she always feels the most Buff pride. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Student Profile: Dustin Farivar Dustin Farivar found many leadership opportunities at CU-Boulder. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Alumni Profile: Judge Christine Arguello Years before she was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Federal Judge Christine Arguello got her start in education at CU-Boulder. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Alumni Profile: Astronaut/Instructor Jim Voss Jim Voss is one of 18 NASA astronauts who've attended CU-Boulder. Now he shares his experiences as an instructor on campus. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Baseball Announces Class Of 2016 Baseball Six student-athletes will join the Stags in the fall. Men's Basketball Heads To UW-Milwaukee On February 18 Men's Basketball The men's basketball team drew UW-Milwaukee from Sears BracketBusters pool. The game is scheduled for February 18. IU's Kelley School among the Financial Times' elite MBA programs worldwide Right-to-work law not the best catalyst for economic growth: IU expert Professors named for Team Research Award Campus Louis Reifschneider, professor of technology, and Peter Kaufman, professor of marketing, are the recipients of the Outstanding Team Research Award. Campus Rec offering spring intramurals Campus With a new semester underway, Campus Recreation is gearing up with the start of the spring intramural sport lineup. Initiative launched to raise awareness of sexual violence Campus An informational breakfast will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:45 a.m. in Student Services Building 375 to formally launch "Friendly Faces," a new initiative by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services program. BETTER HEALTH: Grant to fund projects for eastern N.C. From schoolchildren to farm workers, people in eastern North Carolina will benefit from two health programs led by East Carolina University experts and funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. Finding compounds that can help fight cancer SuviCa Inc. of Boulder and CU-Boulder completed an exclusive license agreement for a CU drug screening technology to identify novel therapies for cancer. The patented drug discovery tool, developed by Professor Tin Tin Su of the molecular, cellular, and developmental biology (MCDB) department, uses a genetically modified Drosophila fruit fly model to screen for compounds effective against various types of cancer, either alone or in combination with existing therapies. The screening technique will be used to identify new clinical candidates using a methodology that is both time efficient and cost effective. Because it uses a whole-animal screening model, the technique can more easily eliminate drug candidates with undesired toxicity. SuviCa Inc. is an early-stage cancer drug discovery and development company co-founded by Su, who now serves as its chief science officer. Working in collaboration with scientists at CU-Boulder, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Colorado State University, SuviCa is pursuing a promising discovery process based on several small molecules identified using its proprietary screening technology and targeted to a distinct cellular process. SuviCa researchers hope to discover and develop novel drugs used as standalone therapies or to prevent tumor recurrence following treatment with a variety of approved anti-cancer therapies. SuviCa recently received funding from Colorado’s Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program, an initiative launched in 2007 by the state of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade to provide early-stage, matching seed grants to enable the development and commercial validation of promising technologies that are licensed from Colorado research institutions. SuviCa also received a grant from the Internal Revenue Service through the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program aimed at small businesses. Current and future efforts will focus on identifying and optimizing additional lead compounds to enter into formal clinical testing. Give to MCDB researchvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University Computer Scientist Wins International Prize for Computational Biology scs The Overton Prize is awarded annually to an early- to mid-career scientist who has made a significant contribution to the field of computational biology. In recognition of the award, Ziv Bar-Joseph will give a keynote address this July at the annual International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular Biology in Long Beach, Calif. Media Advisory: CMU To Host World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick hss Robert Zoellick, president of the World Bank, will speak on global economic issues at an event from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9 in Kresge Theatre. The event will be moderated by Professor Kiron Skinner and is sponsored by the Center for International Relations and Politics, The Thomas M. Kerr Jr. Prelaw Program and the Global Studies Major. ‘Otherwordly love story’ makes its debut at the Yale Rep Yale News Four lost souls reunite in a remote town as a tragic accident reveals the township’s mysterious history in the world premiere of Christina Anderson’s “Good Goods” — the next play to be staged by the Yale Repertory Theatre. Freezing technique exposes molecule-to-molecule attachments Yale News Researchers at Yale University have developed a new way of exposing the atomic attachments that keep complex molecules in precise alignment. The new method could provide insight into the mechanics of a variety of molecular structures, potentially aiding efforts to manipulate them for drug discovery and other purposes. Law professor Jonathan Macey to appear on 'The Daily Show' tonight Yale News Jonathan Macey will be the guest of Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" tonight. Macey is the Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance and Securities Law at the Law School and a professor at the School of Management. Lower rates for Linux and Windows Extended Support packages Top Stories IST has reduced its Windows and Linux Extended System Administration rates from $460.00 to $300.00 per month, a 35 percent cost reduction, effective January 1, 2012. Stanford, Columbia get a joint $30 million gift for media innovation Longtime Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown has given Stanford's School of Engineering and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism $30 million to establish the David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute for Media Innovation. Initiative aims to improve services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students The Weiland Health Initiative, a new partnership between the Vaden Health Center and the LGBT Community Resources Center, aims to improve health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, while helping the Stanford community better understand how to meet those students' needs. Auburn University holding Middle School Honor Band Festival on campus Feb. 2-4 Community AUBURN – Auburn University will hold its third annual Middle School Symphonic Honor Band Festival Feb. 2-4 on the university campus. Close to 275 middle school musicians from more than 97 schools representing five states will participate in a weekend of concerts, rehearsals and social activities. The festival is hosted by the Auburn University Bands [...] FIRE AT THEME HOUSE A fire was reported at 4:12 AM on January 25, 2012, at a residential theme house occupied by the Tiger Athletic Club (TAC). The theme house, located on College Road at the edge of the campus, housed nine students and is a total loss. The origin of the fire is still under investigation. The fire alarms functioned, and all students in the house at the time evacuated the building. Memorial Service Honors Students Lost in Off-Campus Fire Memorial Service Honors Students Lost in Off-Campus Fire Vote for the next Movie on the Lawn Arts and Culture The next screening in the Frost Art Museum series is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 The Frost Art Museum wants to you to help pick the next movie we’re watching. Yup, after successful outdoor screenings of the documentary I Am and the Halloween classic Beetlejuice, the powers that be [...] Twenty Straight Wins for Top-Ranked Women’s Basketball Team UC San Diego News The No. 1 UC San Diego women's basketball team collected its 20th consecutive victory on Saturday, defeating San Francisco State, 68-55, in a defensive struggle at The Swamp on the SFSU campus. Campus Recognizes Black History Month with Events Celebrating Achievements of African-American Women UC San Diego News The University of California, San Diego will honor the history and accomplishments of African-American women for the university’s celebration of Black History Month. The theme for 2012 is “Black Women in American History––Our History, Our Journey, Our Legacy.” San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering Presents Countywide Events March 17-24 UC San Diego News Interactive demonstrations and exciting speakers, ranging from skateboard legend Tony Hawk to icon of engineering Irwin Jacobs, get students excited about science and engineering UC San Diego to Compete in ‘RecycleMania’ UC San Diego News The UC San Diego campus community will participate in recycling program competition from Sunday, February 5th to Saturday, March 31st against other colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. Sandra Daley Receives Grant to Increase Diversity in Health Professions UC San Diego News The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded $742,222 to UC San Diego’s Dr. Sandra Daley, professor of pediatrics and director of the Comprehensive Research Center in Health Disparities, to fund the Health Careers Opportunity Program/San Diego Regional Consortium (HCOP/SDRC). Messiah College to host an open house for prospective students on Feb. 20 GRANTHAM, Pa. (Jan. 31, 2012) — Messiah College will host an open house on Feb. 20 to give prospective students and their families an opportunity to visit the Grantham campus and interact with faculty and current students. Prospective students may register online at www.messiah.edu or by calling the admissions office at 800-233-4220 or 717-691-6000. Check-in [...] UChicago brings Akira clothing store to former Borders building on 53rd Street 53rd Street The University of Chicago is bringing Akira, the apparel and shoes retailer, to Hyde Park, to occupy the majority of the first-floor space in the former Borders building at 1539 E. 53rd St.read more New center developing computational bioresearch tool AIDS The HIV virion is the virus particle that spreads the deadly AIDS infection from cell to cell.read more Paul Gitlin, beloved teacher of social work, 1926-2012 group work sequence Paul Gitlin, a beloved teacher and associate professor emeritus at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, died Jan. 23. He was 85.read more Study finds lure of entertainment, work hard for people to resist self-control Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again? The bad news is that desires for work and entertainment often win out in the daily struggle for self-control, according to a new study that measures various desires and their regulation in daily life.read more Photos from disaster show Japan’s people ‘don’t live for the past’ Megan E. Doherty A collection of images currently displayed in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel tells two stories—a story of devastation and another about the resiliency of the people of Japan. One image shows two women walking away from a city in ruins, one with nothing but a pocketbook and a walking stick, the other carrying an elderly woman on her back.read more Election 2012 Campus Life “Election 2012” is FIU’s election headquarters. Here FIU experts will provide their analysis of the candidates and key issues of the campaign, as well as stories about the election. The series will run through voting day, Nov. 6. Florida Primary A few days before Florida’s Jan. 31 primary, political science professors [...] FIU professors debrief foreign journalists on presidential primaries Campus Life FIU professors from the Department of Politics and International Relations sat down with journalists from across the country on Monday, January 30 to discuss the Florida Primary and its importance to the presidential campaign. Professors Nicol Rae, Kathryn DePalo, Adrian Ang, and Kevin Evans briefed the journalists on issues [...] What can FIU learn from the Penn State sex abuse case? Campus Life President Emeritus Modesto A. Maidique led the university community in a discussion about leadership, values and ethical issues raised by the Penn State scandal “This is a case of a distorted culture that has wrapped itself around a football team,” said President Emeritus Modesto A. Maidique at an FIU teach-in [...] Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner to speak on IU campus IU journalism speaker series features author David Margolick, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth Persistent Systems provides two IU tech Ph.D. students with $50,000 gifts to forward research UTSA hosts distinguished urban planner Alexander Garvin for Feb. 2 lecture China's future subject of David M. Kennedy Center lecture Feb. 1 BYU’s David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies presents Eric A. Hyer of the Political Science Department as he lectures on “China’s Future: Panda, Tiger, or Something Else?” Wednesday, Feb. 1, at noon in 238 Herald R. Clark Building. BYU alum to discuss careers in international diplomacy, business Feb. 2 International careers will be the subject for a lecture by Nathan Seifert, commercial officer with the Salt Lake City Export Assistance Center, Thursday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. in 238 Herald R. Clark Building at Brigham Young University. Michael Dunn to present BYU devotional Jan. 31 Michael Dunn, an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, will present a campus devotional address Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center. "Olympics in the Global Age" topic for David M. Kennedy Center lecture Feb. 8 This week's Café CSE at the David M. Kennedy Center will focus on "The Olympics in the Global Age" with Corry Cropper, associate professor of French studies, and Richard Kimball, associate professor of history, Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. in 238 Herald R. Clark Building. Supreme Court reporters at BYU: Let cameras in the court Prominent journalists Adam Liptak, Lyle Denniston, Dahlia Lithwick and Tony Mauro recently talked about covering the Supreme Court and offered up some criticisms of the Court during a panel Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, during the BYU Law Review Symposium. DePaul University Appoints Scott Walter As University Librarian The Sagehen Report: Week of January 30 Athletics This past week saw one winter sport host its final home event (Swimming and Diving), while two spring sports hosted their first home events (Baseball and Softball). Sundance and the Oscars: A big week for UCLA's School of Theater, Film and TV Students and alumni were honored with five Academy Award nominations and a brace of offical selections at the Sundance Film Festival. UCLA Headlines January 30, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Teen Meets Lifesaving Blood Donors KABC-Channel 7 and KTLA-Channel 5 reported Friday, and the Ventura County Star reported Saturday, on a UCLA teenage heart-transplant recipient who met for the first time with the diverse... Master of Social Work student seeks more survey input from UST students For Students Just a few more survey takers are needed. The purpose of the survey is to understand how students think about and use counseling services on a college campus. Center for Ethical Business Cultures panel to discuss corporate responsibility, sustainability See/Hear/Do This free public forum features a talk by Andy McCormick, vice president for public affairs for The Hershey Co., followed by a panel discussion. Seating is limited; register to attend. Student Diversity and Inclusion Services hosts Fun Night on Friday See/Hear/Do Hip-hop spoken word artist Desdamona and DJ Enferno will entertain the campus community at the Fun Night. Also on Friday, stop by Student Diversity and Inclusion Services for an ice cream social from 1 to 4 p.m. Undergraduate summer research and housing grants available For Students The deadlines for summer research grants and summer housing grants are Friday, Feb. 24, and Friday, March 9, respectively. Tommie Shop extends hours Wednesday for Tommie-Johnnie basketball game University News In need of purple and gray game-day apparel, you'll have an extra hour and a half to shop on Wednesday. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner to speak on IU campus IU journalism speaker series features author David Margolick, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth Persistent Systems provides two IU tech Ph.D. students with $50,000 gifts to forward research Men’s Basketball Selected to Play at South Dakota for ESPN Sears BracketBusters Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State men's basketball team will play at South Dakota for its Sears Bracketbusters game, announced today by ESPN. The Bobcats will compete in the 10th annual Sears BracketBusters, a three-day men's college basketball event pitting potential NCAA Championship hopefuls against each other Feb. 17-19. The Bobcats and Coyotes play each other on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the DakotaDome. Women’s Hoops Squeaks Past Washington Adventist Experts Can Speak to a Variety of Super Bowl Story Lines News Releases The countdown to Sunday’s Super Bowl has started and Texas Tech University experts can speak to a variety of subjects involving the biggest U.S. sporting event of the year. Astronomer Andrea Ghez to highlight ever-improving technology for studying space in annual Bunyan lecture How scientists are bringing our galaxy's supermassive black hole and its environs into focus with laser guide star adaptive optics. Tanner Lectures explore ancient philosophies as ways of life You don't have to be a philosopher to contemplate the nature of the universe, the nature of the self, and the meaning of life. [Women's Basketball] Laura Johnson Named MCC Player of the Week for Second Time The Mid-Central College Conference announced its basketball players of the week on Monday and Bethel's Laura Johnson was named the winner for the second time this season. Geneva Across America A transcontinental bicycle tour scheduled to take place during the summer of 2013. PULITZER PRIZE WINNER: Barrows named interim adviser for 'The East Carolinian' ECU has hired Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Frank Barrows, former managing editor for the Charlotte Observer, to serve as interim advisor for The East Carolinian. Wangaard Named Director at Hibbett Sports Lee University alumna and Cleveland native Sarah Sharp Wangaard (class of ‘07) was recently promoted to director of digital marketing for Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner to speak on IU campus IU journalism speaker series features author David Margolick, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth Persistent Systems provides two IU tech Ph.D. students with $50,000 gifts to forward research Rick Perkins News Rick Perkins Award Finalists Announced at SWGTC... BMET 1232 ? Medical Equipment Function and Operation I Internship Academic Programs BMET 1232 – Medical Equipment Function and Operation I Internship... BMET 2243 ? Medical Equipment Function and Operation II Internship Academic Programs ... Biomedical Electronics Technician Academic Programs Program Description: The purpose of the Biomedical Electronics Technician program is to provide additional and advanced opportunities for Electronic Technology students who wish to specialize in electronics applications in the medical field. The program is designed for students with an Electronics Technology associate degree, diploma, or documented appropriate work experience will be considered. Cost of Program: Click Here. Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester. Entrance Requirements: R... When Words Fall Short Connections The grand opening of the Paul R. Jones Gallery of Art in downtown Tuscaloosa showcases “When Words Fall Short,” a selection of works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art. Dialog Readership Survey Results Announced News In October 2011 the staff of Dialog conducted a readership survey, offered both online and in the print issue. We would like to share the results with you. Power of Pink Glows Brighter This Year Cover Story This year’s Power of Pink “Drive 4 the Cause” meet, sponsored by Tuscaloosa Toyota, will be on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. January 30, 2012 Accolades Accolades Lights, Camera, Dance – ‘there again’ Chosen for Film Festival; Last Lecture Nominations Open; Nominate Exceptional Student Workers; 5 Questions: David Bertanzetti UA In the News: January 28-30, 2012 UA in the News UA students beat foster care odds – UA professor uses snakes to find keys to heart failure – UA professor is finalist in national photo contest – Honor societies offer opportunities for students – Event honors winners of “To Kill a Mockingbird” essay contest – Dance professor chosen for 2012 San Francisco Dance Film Festival – and more… Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner to speak on IU campus IU journalism speaker series features author David Margolick, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth Persistent Systems provides two IU tech Ph.D. students with $50,000 gifts to forward research Messiah College Humanities Symposium explores the past and future of the book GRANTHAM, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2012) — The book is among the most significant and transformative inventions of human civilization; its past and future is the topic of this year’s humanities symposium at Messiah College. The symposium is a six-day exploration of how the book has been transforming our social, cultural, economic, religious and political lives [...] TCC’s Angelina Colao among Phi Theta Kappa 2011 Nota Bene authors TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Literary works from 16 Phi Theta Kappa members have been chosen from 950 entries for publication in the 2011 edition of Nota Bene, the Society's honors anthology. CU-Boulder doctoral student wins 2012 Thomas Jefferson Award CU system news release Five members of the University of Colorado community – leaders among faculty, staff and students at four campuses – have been named recipients of the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Award, among the highest honors given at CU, the state’s flagship university. Award winners are those who embody and advance the ideals of Jefferson, the third U.S. president and a Founding Father whose influence shaped American arts, sciences, education and public affairs. The Jefferson Award recognizes CU faculty, staff and students who demonstrate excellence in the performance of regular academic responsibilities while contributing outstanding service to the broader community. The honorees are: Angie White, M.A., doctoral candidate in the Department of Communication at CU-Boulder. She studies issues of community building, experiential education and poverty. Her research explores how communication strategies may be used to help people in poverty empower themselves and move toward self-sufficiency. Andrea O’Reilly Herrera, Ph.D., director of the Women and Ethnic Studies (WEST) Program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). The poet and author is regarded as a leading scholar of the Cuban diaspora, and her work bridges art, literature, literary criticism, creative writing and history. She partners with local libraries and schools in developing writing and art programs. Thomas Huber, Ph.D., professor of geography and environmental Studies at UCCS. An alumnus of the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder), he has worked on such projects as habitat mapping of the Prebles meadow jumping mouse in El Paso County, vegetation mapping of large portions of Colorado for the Division of Wildlife, and mapping and analyzing elk habitat in the Pikes Peak region. Philip Zeitler, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pediatrics and clinical sciences at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is an internationally known expert in the field of pediatric endocrinology. His rigorous focus on top-quality research has contributed greatly to the world’s understanding of pediatric Type 2 diabetes and pediatric obesity. Linda Theus-Lee, M.S., program assistant and event coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) Business School. She is a versatile professional, artist, counselor, teacher and entrepreneur. A CU Denver alumna, her volunteerism includes developing and implementing a reading program at the Ford Warren Library, and mentoring girls at the Gilliam Youth Services Center and the Jefferson County Correction Facility. Honorees have demonstrated a strong commitment to the advancement of higher education, a deeply seated sense of individual civic responsibility and a profound commitment to the welfare and rights of the individual. “The winners of the Thomas Jefferson Award show how the CU community adds value not only to our institution, but throughout the state and beyond,” said CU President Bruce D. Benson. “By teaching, doing research and providing service, our people have a profound effect on improving quality of life for countless others.” A committee of CU faculty, staff and students selects winners. Recipients receive an engraved plaque and a $2,000 honorarium, and are recognized by the CU Board of Regents. The Thomas Jefferson Award was established at the University of Virginia in 1951 by the Robert Earll McConnell Foundation to honor teaching faculty who exemplified the humanistic ideals associated with Jefferson. By 1962, six other institutions – including CU – had established a Jefferson Award. In 1980, the university added a student category; in 1988, the staff category was approved. Funding for the awards is derived from earnings on an endowment provided by the McConnell Foundation and from a bequest by Harrison Blair, a CU alumnus. The University of Colorado is a premier public research university with four campuses: the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Some 60,000 students are pursuing academic degrees at CU. Academic prestige is marked by the university’s four Nobel laureates, seven MacArthur “genius” Fellows, 18 alumni astronauts and 19 Rhodes Scholars. For more information about the CU system and to access campus resources, go to www.cu.edu. Contact: Jay Dedrick, 303-860-5707, Jay.Dedrick@cu.edu “The winners of the Thomas Jefferson Award show how the CU community adds value not only to our institution, but throughout the state and beyond,” said CU President Bruce D. Benson. “By teaching, doing research and providing service, our people have a profound effect on improving quality of life for countless others.”Community Outreach, Civic EngagementCommunity & Culture, Civic Engagement, Community Outreach, Serving Coloradovar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Photo: Caption: Angie White Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner to speak on IU campus IU journalism speaker series features author David Margolick, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth Persistent Systems provides two IU tech Ph.D. students with $50,000 gifts to forward research UCSF School of Medicine Leaders Explore Bioinformatics Bioinformatics was the focus of this year’s daylong UCSF School of Medicine leadership retreat on January 20. Campus leaders examined the question of how to optimally develop, organize and integrate clinical-outcome data, research data, business intelligence, and population data so that information is accessible and usable to empower research and improve medical practice. White House Briefing Offers Asian-American Students at Rutgers Opportunity to Network Asian-American students from Rutgers met with White House officials as part of an effort to help the Obama administration engage a new generation of community advocates. Agriculture professor named Auburn University Presidential Administrative Fellow for 2012 Academic achievements AUBURN – Henry Fadamiro, Alumni Professor in the College of Agriculture's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University, has been named the university's Presidential Administrative Fellow for 2012. Auburn's Presidential Administrative Fellowship Program is designed to help individual faculty members gain senior administrative experience while applying his or her faculty experience to issues [...] Ill. tuition plan at $560 million deficit State College Illinois, a prepaid tuition plan overseen by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, will be $560 million short of obligations towards almost 54,000 current and future students based on a recent audit. Ill. considers loosening smoking ban in bars, restaurants State Illinois lawmakers are considering loosening the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which prohibits smoking in all indoor public places since being passed in 2008. Sleep can lock in bad memories, according to new study National/Global Sleep may lock in bad memories and emotions, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Fall 2011 President's and Dean's Lists Release Date: January 26, 2012 At Northland, Student Voices are Heard Release Date: January 30, 2012 St. Norbert College calls for "RED OUT" to honor student stroke survivor during American Heart Month St. Norbert College is partnering with the American Heart Association to fight heart disease and stroke by holding a RED OUT event on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Cornerstone Community Center, 1640... St. Norbert College Language Services to Offer Somali and Polish Culture Workshops DE PERE, WIS.: St. Norbert College language services will offer Somali and Polish culture workshops on Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon in Cofrin Hall on the St. Norbert College campus. The... Little chip, big implications UCI research produces breakthrough for battery efficiency in medical equipment, automobiles and consumer electronics. Sweat, tears lead to breakthrough Chemist Greg Weiss' personal loss motivates major new scientific work by him and others. Uncharted territory Neuroscientist Ivan Soltesz has helped shed light on the inner workings of the human brain. His research offers hope to millions who suffer from epilepsy. Acting out ageism The UC Irvine Program in Geriatrics has instituted an innovative live theater performance that highlights the dos and don’ts of patient care for older adults. Paul Cates '50 Profiled in The Portland Press-Herald's Maine Gardener Column Growing and selling gladiolas helped finance his Haverford education and led to his gladiola-growing family farm, Cates Family Glads. [Men's Basketball] Men's and Women's Basketball to Play at 6:00 PM A reminder to all Pilots basketball fans that both the men's and women's basketball games against Mount Vernon Nazarene University will be at 6:00 pm this week.The men's team travels to Mount Vernon, Ohio on Tuesday to take on the Cougars while the women's team will host MVNU on Wednesday. Freshman basketball player deals with challenges of Celiac Disease Just before the start of his junior year at Wrightstown High School, Lakeland College freshman Kurt Jansen, a 6-foot-5 forward on the men's basketball team, was diagnosed with celiac disease and saw his pregame meal go from a dense carbohydrate dish to a Jimmy John's unwich. Celiac disease is a lifelong inherited autoimmune condition affecting children and adults. When people with the disease eat foods that contain gluten, a kind of protein that tends to exist in wheat, barley and rye among other carbohydrates, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine and does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods can affect those with celiac and cause health problems. Jansen, along with his sister, Andrea, and mother, Rie-ann, inherited the disease from his grandfather, Peter. It wasn't until Peter was diagnosed that Jansen knew he also carried the autoimmune disease. "My grandfather was getting tests done and that's when they also discovered that I had the disease, too," said Jansen. "I had no idea what it was or how it was going to affect me, so it was frightening when I first found out. My mom got tested shortly after, and from that day forward our diets changed forever." There is no cure for celiac disease other than eating gluten-free foods. Even the slightest contamination with gluten can hurt a celiac and cause a list of health problems. Foods containing wheat, barely or rye are forbidden. It has turned Jansen into a master food label reader, and he knows exactly what he can enjoy. The De Pere, Wis., native makes three stops in his hometown to fulfill his snack-time urge. He'll order a hard shell bean taco at Taco Bell, then proceed into Burger King and order fries, and, for dessert, he tops it off with a McDonald's ice cream cone. "I can't eat at very many fast-food restaurants," said Jansen. "I have to be careful with how the food is prepared, because even a trace of gluten isn't good. I can't order fries at most restaurants because the same fryer is used for breaded items. Burger King is the only place that uses a different fryer for its fries." While awareness of celiac disease is gaining attention throughout the country, the availability of gluten-free foods is limited, making it hard for an athlete like Jansen to gain weight. "I lost weight in the beginning months of my diagnosis because there wasn't much I could eat," said Jansen. "I wanted to gain weight, but I had a hard time finding foods that were suitable for me." Products that are made gluten-free aren't cheap. For example, the average gluten-free bread costs $5 and is about half the size of regular-sized bread. "My mom buys gluten-free flour and spaghetti in bulk online because it's normally cheaper and actually tastes better than what's available in grocery stores," said Jansen. One of the reasons Jansen chose Lakeland over other schools that were recruiting him was Lakeland head coach Aaron Aanonsen's understanding and care for Jansen's unique situation. "We felt confident we could accommodate his needs," said Aanonsen. "We had him meet with our cafeteria staff to make sure we understood the situation and could deliver for him. We've used it to our advantage to have our whole team eating healthier and being mindful of nutritional needs better." When the team stops for pre- or post-game meals, Aanonsen choses gluten-friendly places such as the team favorite Jimmy John's. "Coach is really good about it," said Jansen. "He made me feel that I would be taken care of at Lakeland. This year we've gone to better restaurants for me because those are the only ones where I can eat." Jansen's go-to item at Jimmy John's is the unwich, which takes the normal ingredients of a sub sandwich and wraps them in lettuce instead of bread. While he orders only one unwich, you won't find Jansen without his signature gluten-free snack, two corn tortillas, spread with whipped cream cheese and stuffed with his deli meat of choice. "I have those as my sandwiches and I bring a couple with me to every game," said Jansen. "They are handy and give me the energy I need on the basketball court." Jansen also enjoys his mother's gluten-free cookies and has found a new appreciation for gluten-free pizza. The Bar, a restaurant and bar located in Northeastern Wisconsin, is a Jansen family favorite because of its extensive gluten-free menu, including chicken wings and hamburgers. Rie-ann, who is a registered nurse in the G.I. clinic at St. Mary's and St. Vincent hospitals in Green Bay, is heavily involved with celiac disease and its cause. She has traveled around the country to raise awareness about celiac disease and attends meetings throughout Wisconsin. A relatively new drug called larazotide acetate, a pill intended to help celiacs eat gluten foods, is said to have passed stage two of FDA testing, but Jansen isn't interested in taking it. He's comfortable with his new normal. "Now I think other food is gross," said Jansen. "When I was first diagnosed I was depressed I couldn't have much, but now it's my life and I like it." On the basketball court, Jansen has a bright future at Lakeland and Aanonsen likes the extra time he puts in outside of practice. "Kurt is one of our hardest workers," said Aanonsen. "He comes in multiple days of week outside of practice to get in extra work with myself and our assistants. He's got a bright future ahead of him. This year he hasn't seen the rewards as much because of our upperclassmen, but I think next year he'll have a break out year for us." Students to Educate Communities About Autism on Statewide Tour The Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities aims to spread autism awareness across Ohio this semester. Last semester, Brittany Jackson ‘04, assistant director of the Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities, taught a class called “Exploration of Disease by Performance: Autism,” where she worked with students Cara Battaglia ’12 (theatre arts), Allison Fox [...] Women’s Basketball Player Tiffany Shields Named This Week’s NCAC Player of the Week CLEVELAND, OHIO – Hiram College women’s basketball player and senior guard Tiffany Shields (Bedford Heights/Bedford) has been named this week’s North Coast Athletic Conference player of the week. Hiram posted a 1-1 record this past week that included a 54-50 win against Denison University on Saturday (Jan. 28) at Price Gymnasium. The Terriers currently have [...] Fireside Chat – Feb. 1 Fireside Chat – A Family E-Affair! With Bill Moss ’79, President, Towpath Polymers, and David Moss, Founder, Moss Media Sponsored By: Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship When: 7 p.m., Feb. 1, 2012 Where: East Hall Forum Bill and David Moss are a father and a son, each with his own business. They will discuss whether or [...] PCC celebrates Year of the Dragon at Legin Employee Opportunities The 10th Annual Asian New Year Celebration will feature music, entertainment and food at the Legin Restaurant Banquet Hall Track: Lafayette vs New Balance Invitational , 02/04/12 9:00 AM ET New Balance Invitational. New York, N.Y. Track: Lafayette vs New Balance Invitational , 02/03/12 9:00 AM ET New Balance Invitational. New York, N.Y. Fencing: Rutgers vs Rutgers , (F) Rutgers @ Lafayette. Ithaca, N.Y. Fencing: Lafayette vs Cornell , (F) Lafayette @ Cornell. Ithaca, N.Y. Fencing: Rensselaer vs Rensselaer , (F) Rensselaer @ Lafayette. Ithaca, N.Y. Knox International Fair 2012: 'It Brings Us Closer' Students at Knox College's annual International Fair offer their thoughts about the event, which celebrates different cultures with food, entertainment, and interaction. International Fair 2012: Knox Talks of 'Growing Up International' In the week leading up to the 2012 Knox College International Fair, two special discussions focus on the experiences of living and working in other parts of the world. March 2012 Alumni Council Executive Board Meeting Start Date: Mar 2 2012End Date: Mar 4 2012Location: Event location goes hereEvent Type: , Description: 2012 March Volunteer Weekend March 2012 Fundraising Volunteer Weekend Start Date: Mar 2 2012 7:30AMEnd Date: Mar 3 2012 8:00PMLocation: Event location goes hereEvent Type: , Description: N/A Oberlin Club of Cleveland ? Happy Hour at Bar Louie Cleveland! Start Date: Feb 8 2012 5:30PMEnd Date: Feb 8 2012 7:30PMLocation: Bar Louie Cleveland, 1352 W. 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44113Event Type: Happy Hour, Description: N/A Four-Week Vaccination Regimen Knocks Out Early Breast Cancer Tumors Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report that a short course of vaccination with an anti-HER2 dendritic cell vaccine made partly from the patient's own cells triggers a complete tumor eradication in nearly 20 percent of women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early breast cancer. Cancer Patients' Pain Can Be Helped By Psychosocial Interventions Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, who teamed with colleagues at five universities around the United States, analyzed past studies of cancer-related pain reduction and found that psychosocial interventions can have a beneficial effect on cancer patients' pain severity. Running Robots University of Delaware professor works to design faster robots, modeling their movement on animals. Romance and Aging: Challenges and Insights Amanda Barusch's research on what love and romance mean in seniors' lives sheds light on an area of growing interest as the population ages. Sandia's Self-Guided Bullet Prototype Can Hit Target a Mile Away Take two Sandia National Laboratories engineers who are hunters, get them talking about the sport and it shouldn't be surprising when the conversation leads to a patented design for a self-guided bullet that could help war fighters. Santee Cooper Lecture to address sustainability, higher education on Feb. 8 Wofford hosts conversation between Jack Byrne, Allyn Steele Jan 30: Seminar Series on Aging Jan 23 - Apr 23: Spring Term 2012 Seminar Series on Aging Women’s Hoops Falls At Salisbury Reynolds' Career-Night Lifts Men’s Hoops Over Salisbury Bundy Takes 200m At Thomson Invitational 4x400 Relay Sets Women's Track School Record Improved technical support: Services consolidated in new OITConnect Roadrunners complete season sweep of Sam Houston State, 78-66 UTSA hosts UT System Chancellor's Council Executive Committee Jan. 27-28 Seven UTSA master's programs recognized by Eduniversal international group Student organization Be A Responsible Roadrunner presents fall awards Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner to speak on IU campus IU journalism speaker series features author David Margolick, Washington Post Publisher Katharine Weymouth Persistent Systems provides two IU tech Ph.D. students with $50,000 gifts to forward research Debate Team Places Second in U.S. Dean Chapman on The Noble Lecture That's More Than a Speech (Chronicle of Higher Education) Wind Ensemble to Perform The Lee University Wind Ensemble will be performing a concert on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center. Manuel Barrueco to Perform at Lee Lee University will host internationally renowned guitarist Manuel Barrueco on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dixon Center as a guest for Lee’s Presidential Concert Series. New CU-led study may answer long-standing questions about enigmatic Little Ice Age A new University of Colorado Boulder-led study appears to answer contentious questions about the onset and cause of Earth’s Little Ice Age, a period of cooling temperatures that began after the Middle Ages and lasted into the late 19th century. According to the new study, the Little Ice Age began abruptly between A.D. 1275 and 1300, triggered by repeated, explosive volcanism and sustained by a self- perpetuating sea ice-ocean feedback system in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to CU-Boulder Professor Gifford Miller, who led the study. The primary evidence comes from radiocarbon dates from dead vegetation emerging from rapidly melting icecaps on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, combined with ice and sediment core data from the poles and Iceland and from sea ice climate model simulations, said Miller. While scientific estimates regarding the onset of the Little Ice Age range from the 13th century to the 16th century, there is little consensus, said Miller. There is evidence the Little Ice Age affected places as far away as South America and China, although it was particularly evident in northern Europe. Advancing glaciers in mountain valleys destroyed towns, and famous paintings from the period depict people ice skating on the Thames River in London and canals in the Netherlands, waterways that were ice-free in winter before and after the Little Ice Age. “The dominant way scientists have defined the Little Ice Age is by the expansion of big valley glaciers in the Alps and in Norway,” said Miller. “But the time it took for European glaciers to advance far enough to demolish villages would have been long after the onset of the cold period,” said Miller, a fellow at CU’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. Most scientists think the Little Ice Age was caused either by decreased summer solar radiation, erupting volcanoes that cooled the planet by ejecting shiny aerosol particles that reflected sunlight back into space, or a combination of both, said Miller. The new study suggests that the onset of the Little Ice Age was caused by an unusual, 50-year-long episode of four massive tropical volcanic eruptions. Climate models used in the new study showed that the persistence of cold summers following the eruptions is best explained by a sea ice-ocean feedback system originating in the North Atlantic Ocean. “This is the first time anyone has clearly identified the specific onset of the cold times marking the start of the Little Ice Age,” said Miller. “We also have provided an understandable climate feedback system that explains how this cold period could be sustained for a long period of time. If the climate system is hit again and again by cold conditions over a relatively short period -- in this case, from volcanic eruptions -- there appears to be a cumulative cooling effect.” A paper on the subject is being published Jan. 31 in Geophysical Research Letters, a publication of the American Geophysical Union. The paper was authored by scientists and students from CU-Boulder, the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, the University of Iceland, the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. The study was funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the Icelandic Science Foundation. As part of the study, Miller and his colleagues radiocarbon-dated roughly 150 samples of dead plant material with roots intact collected from beneath receding ice margins of ice caps on Baffin Island. There was a large cluster of “kill dates” between A.D. 1275 and 1300, indicating the plants had been frozen and engulfed by ice during a relatively sudden event. Both low-lying and higher altitude plants all died at roughly the same time, indicating the onset of the Little Ice Age on Baffin Island -- the fifth largest island in the world -- was abrupt. The team saw a second spike in plant kill dates at about A.D. 1450, indicating the quick onset of a second major cooling event. To broaden the study, the team analyzed sediment cores from a glacial lake linked to the 367-square-mile Langjökull ice cap in the central highlands of Iceland that reaches nearly a mile high. The annual layers in the cores -- which can be reliably dated by using tephra deposits from known historic volcanic eruptions on Iceland going back more than 1,000 years -- suddenly became thicker in the late 13th century and again in the 15th century due to increased erosion caused by the expansion of the ice cap as the climate cooled, he said. “That showed us the signal we got from Baffin Island was not just a local signal, it was a North Atlantic signal,” said Miller. “This gave us a great deal more confidence that there was a major perturbation to the Northern Hemisphere climate near the end of the 13th century.” Average summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere did not return to those of the Middle Ages until the 20th century, and the temperatures of the Middle Ages are now exceeded in many areas, he said. The team used the NCAR-based Community Climate System Model to test the effects of volcanic cooling on Arctic sea ice extent and mass. The model, which simulated various sea ice conditions from about A.D. 1150-1700, showed several large, closely spaced eruptions could have cooled the Northern Hemisphere enough to trigger Arctic sea ice growth. The models showed sustained cooling from volcanoes would have sent some of the expanding Arctic sea ice down along the eastern coast of Greenland until it eventually melted in the North Atlantic. Since sea ice contains almost no salt, when it melted the surface water became less dense, preventing it from mixing with deeper North Atlantic water. This weakened heat transport back to the Arctic and creating a self-sustaining feedback system on the sea ice long after the effects of the volcanic aerosols subsided, he said. "Our simulations showed that the volcanic eruptions may have had a profound cooling effect,” says NCAR scientist Bette Otto-Bliesner, a co-author of the study. “The eruptions could have triggered a chain reaction, affecting sea ice and ocean currents in a way that lowered temperatures for centuries." The researchers set the solar radiation at a constant level in the climate models, and Miller said the Little Ice Age likely would have occurred without decreased summer solar radiation at the time. “Estimates of the sun’s variability over time are getting smaller, it’s now thought by some scientists to have varied little more in the last millennia than during a standard 11-year solar cycle,” he said. One of the primary questions pertaining to the Little Ice Age is how unusual the warming of Earth is today, he said. A previous study led by Miller in 2008 on Baffin Island indicated temperatures today are the warmest in at least 2,000 years. Other co-authors on the paper include CU-Boulder's Yafang Zhong, Darren Larsen, Kurt Refsnider, Scott Lehman and Chance Anderson, NCAR's Marika Holland and David Bailey, the University of Iceland's Áslaug Geirsdóttir, Helgi Bjornsson and Darren Larsen, UC-Irvine's John Southon and the University of Edinburgh's Thorvaldur Thordarson. Larsen is doctoral student jointly at CU-Boulder and the University of Iceland. Contact: Gifford Miller, 303-492-6962Gmiller@colorado.edu Bette Otto-Bliesner, NCAR, 303-497-1723 Jim Scott, CU-Boulder media relations, 303-492-3114 Kate Ramsayer, AGU media relations, 202-777-7524 David Hosansky, NCAR/UCAR media relations, 303-497-8611 Cheryl Dybas, NSF communications, 703-292-7734“This is the first time anyone has clearly identified the specific onset of the cold times marking the start of the Little Ice Age,” according to CU-Boulder Professor Gifford Miller, who led the study. “We also have provided an understandable climate feedback system that explains how this cold period could be sustained for a long period of time. If the climate system is hit again and again by cold conditions over a relatively short period -- in this case, from volcanic eruptions -- there appears to be a cumulative cooling effect.”Natural Sciences, Environment, InstitutesDiscovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Research Collaborations, Student Researchvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Photo: Caption: University of Colorado Boulder Professor Gifford Miller is shown here collecting dead plant samples from beneath a Baffin Island ice cap. A new study led by Miller indicates the Little Ice Age began roughly A.D. 1275 and was triggered repeated, explosive volcanism that cooled the atmosphere. Photo courtesy Gifford Miller, University of Colorado. CU-Boulder ranked No. 1 for Peace Corps volunteers For the second straight year, CU-Boulder is ranked No. 1 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers with 112 undergraduate alumni currently serving around the world. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Interdisciplinary, Peace Corp, International, Outreach, Outreach, Global Engagement, Civic Engagement Carolina Silva SUVAIR Exhibition (January 31) Seattle University Visual Artist in Residence for 2011 Carolina Silva will present work created during her residency at Seattle University. On view: Jan. 9-Feb. 24 Reception: Thursday, Jan. 12, 5-8 p.m. Vachon Gallery Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (January 31) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Optimal Strength and Fitness with Brandon (January 31) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your fitness pass and enjoy! Morning Spin with Chloe (January 31) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Hatha Flow Yoga with Chloe (January 31) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your Fitness Pass today! Defending the rules of war Ozarka College Releases President's, Vpaa's List Ozarka College recently announced that 115 students have been named to the President's List and 84 students have been named to the Vice President of Academic Affairs' List for the Fall 2011 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must be enrolled in at least 12 college credit hours, excluding developmental courses, not be on any type of probation and must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average. To be eligible for the Vice President of Academic Affairs' List, students must meet the same requirements, with the minimum grade point average of 3.5 being met. This is the first semester for the VPAA's List. Fulton County students on the President's List include: James Yarnell of Glencoe; Jessica Vest, Julia Shattuck, Emily Ragsdale, Jonathan Reed, and Margaret Reed of Mammoth Spring; Charles Worsham, Tina Boris, Andrea Pate, Esther Anderson, Valerie Samples, Edward Boris, Shelia Eubanks, Heather Bennett, Charity Schaufler, Joshua Coker, Samantha Corsaut, Anthony Stillwell, and Charmaine Coker of Salem; and Cammie Ritcheson of Viola. Izard County students on the President's List include: Jessica Beaudoin of Brockwell; Casey Townsend, Rylie Bevill, Brett Southard, and Hannah Teague of Calico Rock; Angela Sanders of Dolph; Debra Berkenes and Kathryn Reeves of Franklin; Yvette Grisham, Teresa Reeves-Little and Jason Ertle of Horseshoe Bend; Connie Conrad, Sarah Price, Jennifer Campbell, Eve Banning, Sara Lawrence, Kaylee Ables, Joni Knapp, Joseph Kruis, Brenton Tyson, Chelsea Vines, Amanda Treat, and Erica Jewett of Melbourne; Steffanie Evans of Mount Pleasant; Wilma Parker of Oxford; Lisa Schreiner of Sage; and Christina Delargy, Philisha Fountain and Misty Phipps of Wiseman. Sharp County students on the President's List include: Leah Burrus, Paul Stewart, Lisa Nunnally, and Elyssa Farr of Ash Flat; Brandy Stigall, Tara Barnett and Sarah Humphrey of Cave City; Samantha Redd, Cassandra Flynn, Lindy Brindley, Whitney Wakeham, Jennifer Hill, Cid Herlein, and Adam Askew of Cherokee Village; Susan Cross, Tammy Zeiger, Edith Elliott, and Raegan Groves of Hardy; and Margo Drinkard and April Weaver of Sidney. Stone County students on the President's List include: Whitney Jason and Alicia McIntire of Fifty-Six; Angela Johnson, Chasity Reamon and Connie Daum of Fox; and Sydney Halpain, Sherry Prichard, Vicky Payne, Kara Tibbits, Carita Jo Baird, Amber Sherer, Sterling Minick, Tiffany Wagler, Andrew Hayes, Michelle Vannatter, Daika Everett, Sarah Mickler, Pamela Webb, Leslie Mason, Anna Mickler, Patrick Ward, Austin Wilkie, Jerry Whitaker, Rebekah Ray, and Tiffany Eatherton of Mountain View; Abby Spinks of Pleasant Grove; and Margo Del Real, Gerry Goodin and Autumn Romine of Timbo. Other counties represented on the President's List include: Baxter County: Austin Horne of Gassville; Sherry Marcum of Mountain Home; Lisa Manuel and Marcia Helm of Norfork; and Lacey Turner of Prim; Independence County: Cheryl Sturdivant, Nicole Morris and Rachel Stone from Batesville; Lawrence County: Lindsey Dahm from Imboden; Amanda Diller from Ravenden; and Hanna Hunter from Smithville; Marion County: Patrick Kelley of Yellville; Oregon County, Mo: Tina Robertson of Thayer, Mo; Ozark County: Dawn Williams of Gainesville; Phillips County: Brie Engle of Marvell; Searcy County: James Suchland of Marshall; Van Buren County: Kara McBroom of Shirley. Fulton County students on the VPAA's List include: James Hoover of Camp; Kelsey Hopper, Megan Carney and Kimberely Mitchell of Mammoth Spring; Naomi Clingan and Amy Painter of Salem; and Garry Goodson of Sturkie. Izard County students on the VPAA's List include: Ryan Walker and Wesley Sylar of Brockwell; Jacob Moss, Matthew Townsend, Cheyenne Diaz, Kary Foster, and Christian Wiberg of Calico Rock; Jessie Conyers of Dolph; Christina Sirian, Regina Cagle and James Grisham of Horseshoe Bend; Charlotte Billingsley, Shonda Trewyn, Ronicia Smith, Ashley Sherrell, Kerri Smith, Kendra Woods, Timothy Overbey, Krystal Ramsey, and Timothy Guenther of Melbourne; Blake Conyers, Samantha Goodson, and Lynsey Ford of Mount Pleasant; Samantha Price of Sage; Liana Greenway of Violet Hill; and Gage Wolford of Wiseman. Sharp County students on the VPAA's List include: Alexandra Whitten, Courtney Moffett and Sarah Rapert of Ash Flat; Tonya Holt and Anthony Thacker of Cave City; William Lamb, Kaitlin Sellers, Lynette Stone, Tara Wise, and Jessica Cubillas of Cherokee Village; Megan Graddy and Samantha Walls of Evening Shade; Tiffany Dienst, Sophia Willcockson, Sherry Davis, and Jimmy Clouse of Hardy; and Kimberly Zeiger and Jerry Despain of Williford. Stone County students on the VPAA's List include: Kari Bearden and John Fitzgerald of Fox; Luke McMahan, Lachelle Green, Taylor Baldridge, Leandra Murray, Sandra Whitaker, Connie Wilson, Clinton Stanley, Jennifer Canard, Lyn Craig, Robert Burns, Marissa Richardson, Rex Vannatter, Willie Smith, Mary Burns, Paula Marshall, Iris Gomez, Joseph Everett, Rebecca Clark, and Sarai Aaron of Mountain View; and Audra Flether and Jennifer Gonzalez of Timbo. Other counties represented on the VPAA's list include: Baxter County: Tanya Woods of Mountain Home; from Cleburne County: Karen Ring of Edgemont; Craighead County: Gregory Simpson of Bono; Faulkner County: Christina Patton of Conway; Independence County; Cortney Goodwin and Kaila Dunegan of Batesville; Van Buren County: Leeone Gilland of Clinton; Joshua Huie of Dennard; Heather Holland of Shirley; and Lisa Smith of Dalzell, S.C. Ozarka Kids Academy Expanding, Accepting New Children The Ozarka Kids Academy, located in Melbourne, is nearing the completion of an expansion and renovation project that will allow the daycare to accommodate additional children. Currently, the Kids Academy can have 45 children enrolled, but with the completion of the project, they will be licensed to enroll up to 84 children. It is expected that new children will be able to start attending in mid-March. "The new addition is the result of collaboration between Ozarka, the City of Melbourne and Izard County officials," said Ozarka College President Dr. Richard Dawe. "We are all very pleased that this grant funded project will allow us to serve many more families and children in the Melbourne area." The facility is licensed by the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The daycare was established in 1997 and serves children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Ozarka Kids Academy is operated by a director and licensed child-care providers. Anyone interested in having a child attend Ozarka Kids Academy should contact Karen Hall, Director, as soon as possible, as slots are filling up quickly. She can be reached at 870-368-7868 or by email at khall@ozarka.edu. Yale lectures focus on music and human evolution Yale News The 2012 Shulman Lectures in Science and the Humanities will explore the human capacity for music-making and music perception in light of new developments in evolutionary science and theory. 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: Jan. 30-Feb. 5 Yale News The opening of two exhibits, the screening of a version of "Hamlet" shot in Elsinore Castle and two adaptations of "Macbeth" are among the highlights. Addicts’ cravings have different roots in men and women Yale News School of Medicine researchers suggest that women and men with cocaine dependence might benefit more from different types of treatment, since their cravings are triggered by different "cues." Event: January 30: Lecture—"The End of Time: Maya Apocalypse Soon?", with Anthony Aveni 4:15pm-5:30pm, Filene Auditorium News: Former Obama Official to Speak on New Economy, Political Polarization A look at why policymaking in the United States has become so polarized will be the topic when former Obama Administration official Peter Orszag speaks at Dartmouth on Wednesday, February 8. He served as director of the Office of Management and Budget from January 2009 until July 2010. Read more. News: US Immunologists to Honor William Green of Dartmouth Medical School The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) will honor Dartmouth Medical School's chair of microbiology and immunology, William Green, for his work on public policy issues and his advocacy of research funding on behalf of fellow immunologists and other scientists. Read more. Feature: Faceblind Prosopagnosics—people who are unable to recognize faces—are the focus of research at Dartmouth led by Brad Duchaine, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences. Recent work by Duchaine, just published in the journal Brain, sheds new light on what takes place when one person looks at another. Uncommon Playwrights Three award-winning playwrights will discuss the culture of playwriting in America and the influence of Wendy Wasserstein ’71 on February 16 at 7 pm in Gamble. [Men's Indoor Track & Field] Track and Field Produce Eight Event First Places at IWU Indoor The Bethel College Track and Field program competed at the Indiana Wesleyan indoor Invitational on Saturday and came away with eight first place finishes and a new school record in the women's pole vault. 12.01.31 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Tuesday January 31, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.30 19:00 STUDENT LIFE - Pi Kappa Alpha Formal - Monday January 30, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 12.01.30 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Monday January 30, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.30 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Monday January 30, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.30 00:00 ACADEMICS - Drop/Add and counseling - Monday January 30, 2012 YouSpeak: Combating Piracy on the Internet Two Congressional bills designed to curb pirated content on the internet were stopped dead in their tracks earlier this month after a massive protest by Wikipedia and other websites persuaded lawmakers to take a closer look at the legislation. The bills, known as PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act) in the House and SOPA (Stop Online [...] Developing a New Weapon Against HIV The latest news on AIDS is sobering. In 2009, 2.6 million people became infected with HIV, according to data released in November by UNAIDS. That’s down from 3.1 million in 1999, but still amounts to 7,000 new infections and nearly 5,000 deaths every day. Deborah Anderson is working to reverse this trend. Armed with a [...] Winterfest Brings Alums Back to Campus The action on the ice at Walter Brown Arena Saturday afternoon was fast and furious. Shots pounded against the plexiglass. Goalies defended their nets. Players cheered and high-fived when a teammate scored. But this wasn’t Terrier hockey by any stretch of the imagination. This was broomball—no skates (except for the refs), pucks, or hip checks [...] Sometimes, Nice Guys Finish First If you argue hockey with Canadians, it helps to have your facts straight. It helps even more to have a diplomat’s finesse. Women’s hockey coach Brian Durocher needed both last year during a practice where several of his Canadian players were flubbing their signature power play. That’s when a team tries to muscle past an [...] Study suggests patent protection may dampen innovation Finding by UCI and University of Kansas researchers builds on earlier work about the effect of the patent system on the inventive process. Wickramasinghe is awarded $1 million Keck Foundation grant The electrical engineer and computer scientist will lead a project to develop new equipment for the analysis of messenger ribonucleic acid levels in space and time within a living cell. Students, faculty, staff: Flu shot prices cut at Student Health Services CCCC REAL program graduates seven SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College's Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (REAL) pr... CCCC adult education programs celebrate graduation SANFORD - Success tastes very sweet - just ask members of the latest graduating class of Central Caroli... CCCC recognizes first Basic Skills Plus participants LILLINGTON - A high school-level credential plus workforce training skills can equal more opportunity ... CCCC hosts Shanxi University performance SANFORD - Exciting and colorful Chinese traditional music and dance light up the stage at the Dennis A.... TCC celebrates manufacturing students’ success in the ETAM program TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In November of last year, Tallahassee Community College and WORK FORCE plus announced a partnership to form the Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM) project, a program designed to help job-seekers receive training that will increase their overall marketability. TCC is now celebrating the first group of students completing the Manufacturing Fundamentals course. The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) national certification as a Production Technician will be awarded to 7 of the 9 students who completed the course. Undergrads: Officially withdraw from spring classes you have registered for but will not attend For Students Students are responsible for ensuring that they officially withdraw from any course in which they are registered but do not attend. Counseling and Psychological Services offers spring groups For Students Students who are interested in a group are asked to schedule a brief intake interview. Winter got you down? Brighten your day with light therapy For Students Counseling and Psychological Services offers free light therapy for treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Center for Writing announces opening Faculty & Staff The Center for Writing is available to help undergraduates and graduate students (and alumni) at any stage of the writing process. Financial aid recipients: Check email, campus mailboxes frequently For Students The Financial Aid Office often sends students important updates and time-sensitive information via email, campus mail and to local addresses. Women’s Basketball Rallies to Beat Denison University HIRAM, OHIO – Senior guard Tiffany Shields (Bedford Heights/Bedford) scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Hiram College women’s basketball team past Denison University, 54-50, today (Saturday, Jan. 28) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers improve to 6-12 overall and 3-7 in the [...] Men’s Basketball Falls Short of No. 19 The College of Wooster HIRAM, OHIO – Despite the final score, the Hiram College men’s basketball team lost a hard-fought game against No. 19 nationally-ranked The College of Wooster, 88-73, this afternoon (Saturday, Jan. 28) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] Following today’s game, the Terriers are now 11-8 overall and 4-6 in [...] Swimming and Diving Teams Fall to Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College in Regular-Season Finale WASHINGTON, PA. – The Hiram College swimming and diving teams lost a non-conference dual meet against Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College today (Saturday, Jan. 28) in the regular-season finale in Washington, Pa. The Terrier women were defeated, 123-94, and the men lost, 86-57. [Meet Results] Following today’s outcome, the Hiram women end the regular season [...] Bulldogs Step Up Game Against Division I Foes Wrestling EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Truman wrestling team once again stepped up their level of competition as they battled three Division I schools on Sunday. Truman lost to host Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 32-12, they fell to Eastern Michigan University 47-0 before being defeated by 15th ranked University of Missouri 52-0. [Women's Basketball] Coyote women cage Bluejays 70-44 The Kansas Wesleyan women used an early 10-0 run to take control as the Coyotes pulled away from the Tabor Bluejays for a convincing 70-44 win on Saturday night at Mabee Arena. The win improved Wesleyan to 13-10 overall and 8-4 in the KCAC, while Tabor fell to 3-19 overall and 1-11 in the league. [Men's Basketball] Huge second half sends Tabor to win over Coyotes It seemed like everything that the Kansas Wesleyan men's basketball team did right, the Tabor Bluejays did just a little bit better on Saturday night at Mabee Arena. The Coyotes led 32-28 at halftime, but a huge second half by Tabor fueled the Bluejays to an 87-75 win. [Indoor Track & Field] Indoor Track competes at Jayhawk Classic LAWRENCE – The Kansas Wesleyan Indoor Track team continued its season at the Jayhawk Classic hosted by the University of Kansas on Friday at the Anschutz Pavilion at the University of Kansas. Astroth named Nurse Educator Fellow for contribution to program Campus ISU's Mennonite College of Nursing Assistant Professor Kim Astroth has been named Nurse Educator Fellow by the 2012 Illinois Board of Higher Education. Rec Center offering body sculpting class Campus Campus Recreation will now offer a one-hour TRX Body Sculpt class that will incorporate the TRX Suspension Trainer to help participants use their own body weight as leverage during workout sessions. Wed, Feb 08 at 7:30pm RAMS Basketball -- Gavilan College vs. Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey Indiana Bar Assoc. to Honor Jane Magnus-Stinson ’79 Doctor of Pharmacy Program Earns Eight Year Accreditation Larry McGee to head Centralia College's bachelor's program News and Events Long-time businessman and community activist Larry McGee has been selected to head the Centralia College Bachelor's of Applied Science in Management (BAS) degree program, the college's first ever four-year baccalaureate degree. Classes are expected to begin this September. Stealthy leprosy pathogen evades critical vitamin D-dependent immune response The pathogen stifles immune activity dependent on vitamin D, a natural hormone that plays an essential role in the body's fight against infections. UCLA astronomers solve mystery of vanishing electrons The scientists' findings will further ongoing efforts to predict geomagnetic storms in space, which can severely damage spacecraft. Men's Basketball Coasts To 81-53 Win Over Marist Behind Barrow's 19 Points Men's Basketball The men's basketball team made 12 three pointers en route to an 81-53 win over Marist on Sunday afternoon. Women's Basketball Rolls To 78-64 Win At Iona Women's Basketball Four Stags scored in double figures, including Katie Cizynski and Alexys Vazquez who set new career bests. Benefit Coffee House (1/29/2012) 01/29/2012 Start Date: 1/29/2012 Start Time: 8:00 PMEnd Date: 1/29/2012 End Time: 10:30 PMUnion College - Theme HouseCoffee house setting with refreshments and live entertainment. Anyone can sign up to perform. Throughout the event there will be a dollar war between four different charities; the winning charity receives all raised funds. 40th International Festival of Chamber Music: Sophie Shao (1/29/2012) 01/29/2012 Start Date: 1/29/2012 Start Time: 3:00 PMEnd Date: 1/29/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Memorial ChapelCellist Sophie Shao will perform complete cello suites by Bach. Exhibit - Landscape Impressions: Chasing the Light (1/29/2012) 01/29/2012 Start Date: 1/29/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 1/29/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialAn exhibition in the Wikoff Student Gallery of plein air oil paintings by Brittany Gilbert, class of 2012 Exhibit - Art Inspires Art: Union College Visual Arts Faculty (1/29/2012) 01/29/2012 Start Date: 1/29/2012 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 1/29/2012 End Time: 6:00 PMUnion College - Nott MemorialRoom: Mandeville GalleryA group exhibition including all of the Union College Visual Arts faculty: Martin Benjamin, Chris Duncan, Walter Hatke, Fernando Orellana, Charles Steckler, and Sandra Wimer Exhibit - The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/29/2012) 01/29/2012 Start Date: 1/29/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/29/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. UCR Students to Dance the Night Away in Marathon Fundraiser University News A six-hour dance marathon at the Student Recreation Center on Feb. 25 will raise funds for the UCR Guardian Scholars Program Dr. W. Joseph McFarland (1929-2012) President Emeritus Joseph McFarland went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 27. Men's Basketball Hosts Marist College On Sunday Afternoon at WBA Men's Basketball The men's basketball team hosts Marist College on Sunday afternoon at Webster Bank Arena. Swimming & Diving Sinks Iona Women's Swimming and Diving The Stags set five program records as they swept Iona at the RecPlex. The men notched a 143-98 decision while the women posted a 127-116 win over the Gaels. Fairfield Women's Tennis Falls to Fordham Women's Tennis Despite victories by Monica Yajima and Sharissa Ryan, the Stags were defeated by Fordham last night, 5-2. [Women's Basketball] Cougars Overwhelm Royals With Their Depth Fullerton, CA- A constant rotation of fresher bodies from Azusa Pacific became too much for Hope International to overcome on Saturday. The top three scorers for HIU- Brittany Bauman (14), Lindsay Sutherlin (13), and Morgan Rentie (12)- all outscored anyone wearing an APU uniform. But 13 of the 14 Cougar players that saw the court scored as they showed off their balanced attack. Scientist: Temperate freshwater wetlands are 'forgotten' carbon sinks [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: No. 9 MMC Earns Redemption with 96-85 Win Over Bethel PULASKI, Tenn. - Last season, MMC's only conference loss at home with the Bethel University, but on Thursday night, they avenged that loss in a 96-85 win. In their first meeting with the Wildcats this season, four RedHawks scored 20 or more, as LaQuantis Stewart notched a 24-point, 11-rebound double-double. [Women's Bowling] Women's Bowling: MMC Looks to Improve with Return of Senior Lessie Bailey PULASKI, Tenn. -- As the 2011-2012 bowling season began the women's team was prepared to begin the year. After losing the talents of two seniors Emily Bowers and Ellen York, the women were looking for new talent to fill their spots. They brought in Courtney Spaulding from Michigan, Kristina Oakley from North Carolina, Crystal Rosson and Saranda Smith both from Tennessee. Along with returning players Lessie Bailey (Senior), Jessica Wilson (Senior), Brandi Hansen (Sophomore), and Kristin Myers (Sophomore) the women had high expectations for the season. [MMC] MMC: RedHawks' Golfer Brittany Kriz's Work as NAIA Intern Featured on New NAIA.org Website KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As the NAIA announced the launch of their new website on Friday morning, Martin Methodist is in the national spotlight. While MMC is no new face to the NAIA's top ranks across many sports, this time the institution is featured in a different light. Golfer Brittany Kriz earned the opportunity to work as a virtual intern for the NAIA, and her human interest story on soccer standout Mor Efraim is the lead story on the new women's soccer page. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: Martin Methodist Posts Monumental Overtime Win at ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. - MMC women's basketball fought their way to the program's second win over Trevecca Nazarene University in eight years, snapping an eight-game lose streak to the in-state rival. MMC, who had previously been 0-19 at TNU in the past eight seasons, outlasted the Trojans in overtime on their way to the 83-77 victory. [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: No. 9 RedHawks Fall Short Against Trevecca, 81-69 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Martin Methodist men's basketball came up short on the road on Saturday afternoon, falling to Trevecca's late effort, 81-69. James Justice led three RedHawks in double-digit scoring with a 20-point performance. Needed: Diesel Techs & Truck Drivers The demands for truck drivers and diesel service technicians are real and they’re happening in our region. Enhanced technology and expert instruction are paving the way to success for graduates of Fox Valley Technical College in these areas and more. These training programs exemplify the college’s close connections to the needs of the region's employers.LEARN MORE>>> (WFRV)Truck Driving at FVTC>>>Diesel Equipment Technology at FVTC >>>FABTECH>>> Culinary Chefs Share Sweet Treat Ideas Fox Valley Technical College Culinary Arts Instructors Chef Jenn Solloway-Malvitz and Chef Sue Horvath shared their expertise and ideas on baked treats for Valentine’s Day on Fox 11’s Good Day Wisconsin on Friday.VALENTINE'S DAY BAKE IDEAS >>>CULINARY ARTS AT FVTC >>> "Mars, Venus, or Planet Earth? Women & Men on Campus in a New Millennium" Wednesday, February 01, 7:00am We're often told that men and women are so different we might as well come from different planets. In this presentation Michael Kimmel strips away those myths and suggests that women and men aren't so different after all. Surveying the landscape of current controversies about gender, he shows how men and women are transforming our campus and our culture -- and why gender equality is actually a good thing for men! Michael Kimmel is among the leading researchers and writers on men and masculinity in the world today. He is the author or editor of more than twenty volumes, including Changing Men: New Directions in Research on Men and Masculinity (1987), Men Confront Pornography (1990), The Politics of Manhood (1996), Manhood in America (1997), The Gender of Desire (2005), The History of Men (2005), Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men (2008), and The Guy's Guide To Feminism (2011). Co-sponsors: Health Center, Interdisciplinary Studies Division, Dean of Faculty, Education Program, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. [Women's Basketball] Crusaders "Shoot For A Cure" In Big Win Over Wolves, 83-50 [Men's Basketball] Schuba Ties School Record With Nine 3-Pointers As MU Rolls at UMD [Women's Basketball] Dauer Power STERLING, Kan. – In the Gleason Center on Thursday night, the Sterling College Lady Warriors started their climb up the KCAC standings by beating the McPherson College Bulldogs 69-56 with a dominating performance in the paint. [Men's Basketball] Warriors Fall in Overtime STERLING, Kan. – The Sterling College Warriors took the No. 5 McPherson College Bulldogs into overtime, but were unable to upset McPherson in an 89-95 loss. McPherson, who came into the game shooting 0.313 from behind the three-point line, made 14 of 28 three-point shots for 0.500 in the win. [Men's Volleyball] Wildcats Gracious, Royals Cruise Denver, CO- Despite fighting a snow storm and arriving later than expected on Friday, Hope International cruised to a 3-0 win over Johnson & Wales (25-12, 25-13, 25-17). JWU helped HIU's cause with 36 combined (hitting and serving) errors. Freshman Thomas Cervetti recorded a match high 9 kills. [Men's Volleyball] Royals Sweep Wildcats Denver, CO- Playing for the second time in the as many days, Hope International completed the two day sweep over Johnson & Wales with a 3-0 win (25-20, 25-21, 25-22) on Saturday. Senior Andrew Speth and Freshman Thomas Cervetti led the offensive attack with 10 kills each. [Men's Basketball] Royals Dig Too Deep To Come All The Way Back Fullerton, CA- A dismissal first half of shooting caused Hope International to dig too big of hole for themselves to come back against Azusa Pacific on Saturday. The Cougars beat the Royals 61-51. Sophomore Jeremy Kilgore finished with a game high 16 points. Event: January 29: Film—Children of Men 7pm, Spaulding Auditorium Event: January 29: Men's & Women's Swimming vs. Princeton 11am, Karl Michael Pool, Alumni Gym [Men's Basketball] Pilots woes continue with loss to Taylor The Bethel College Pilots returned home on Saturday afternoon to host the Taylor University Trojans in the Wiekamp Athletic Center, and dropped a 70-61 decision. [Women's Basketball] Lady Pilots Storm Past Taylor in 75-58 Road Win Following the lead of the inspired play of junior Ashlee Ort, the Bethel College Lady Pilots traveled south to Upland, Ind. and came away with another huge conference win on the road, soundly defeating Taylor University 75-58. Ort, mostly known for her tenacious defense and hard-nosed play, brought her usual talents to the court but also added a career high 18 points to go along with her eight rebounds and three steals. The gritty southpaw nailed 7 of 10 shots from the floor, including 2 of 4 from downtown to back up the 21 point performance of fellow junior Laura Johnson. [Cheerleading] Watch Bluejay Cheer Classic Live Watch Live Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College cheerleading team will host the Bluejay Cheer Classic Saturday Jan. 28, with live video streaming of the competition from Hillsboro, Kan. The event is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. and you can catch all the action by clicking on the link above. Texas State Women's Tennis Falls 6-1 At TCU Women's Tennis The Texas State women’s tennis team put up a valiant fight before falling 6-1 in their season-opening match at 47th-ranked TCU on the indoor courts of the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center in Fort Worth. Bobcats Come Up Short Against UT Arlington, Fall 82-79 Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – Four Bobcats scored in double figures, but the Texas State men's basketball wasn't able to upset UT Arlington tonight at Strahan Coliseum. The Mavericks remain the only unbeaten team left in conference play as they improved to 15-5, 7-0 SLC. The Bobcats drop to 8-12, 1-6 SLC. Cunningham, Grethen Record Top Finishes On Day Two In Houston Track and Field On the second day of the Houston Indoor Invitational and Multi Events, the Texas State men’s and women’s track and field teams saw a couple of top finishes as junior Logan Cunningham and freshman Charles Grethen Day Two Results Bulldog Basketball Returns Home For Saturday Games Against Emporia State General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – A big day of basketball is on tap in Pershing Arena on Saturday as Truman will host Emporia State in an MIAA doubleheader starting with the women's contest at 1:00 p.m. Men's Basketball alumni will play a game at 10:30 a.m. followed after the women's game with a poster signing by members of the team and the Northeast Missouri Alumni chapter also holding a reception. Nelson Places Second In Wartburg Pentathlon Women's Track and Field WAVERLY, Iowa – Sophomore Becca Nelson finished second in the Warburg Pentathlon on Friday. Nelson scored 2925 points and trailed first place winner Camesha Goods of Wartburg by less than 100. Women Knock Off Ranked Lady Hornets 78-60 Women's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – A big start to the second half lifted the Truman women’s basketball team to a convincing 78-60 victory over 17th-ranked Emporia State University (Kan.) Lady Hornets on Saturday afternoon. It was the third time this season Truman has knocked off a ranked opponent. Bulldogs Excel in Overtime to Take Down Emporia Men's Basketball KIRKSVILLE - - Four Truman men’s basketball players totaled double-figure points, and the Bulldog men scored 20 points in overtime to down Emporia (Kan.) State University 77-70 on Saturday afternoon in Pershing Arena. ASU Spotlight: Akia Fleming From performing in one-woman plays to recording R&B music to teaching the arts, ASU theatre arts alumna Akia Fleming is following her dreams. Final Construction Phase Begins on New ASU Stadium Construction on the new Alabama State University multi-purpose football facility is in its final phase. WVAS Hosts Business After Hours Event Montgomery area business owners joined ASU’s WVAS-FM for its second Business After Hours networking gathering. Top Experts to Speak at ASU’s HBCU Conference Some of the nation’s top experts will deliver keynote addresses during Alabama State University’s upcoming HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference. ASU to Celebrate its 112th Founders’ Day Alabama State University will celebrate its 112th Founders' Day with a week of activities honoring the memory of its founders. Live updates and streaming available at Pete Willson-Wheaton Invite Wheaton College, host of the Pete Willson-Wheaton Invite, is offering live updates throughout competition on both Friday and Saturday. Wheaton is also live streaming the championship matches on Saturday, starting at approximately 12:15 p.m. Live updates can be found here: http://athletics.wheaton.edu/sports/2012/1/17/WREST_petewillson_2012_results.aspx?id=266 Live steam can be found here: http://www2.wheaton.edu/learnres/mediares/WETN/wetn_livewindow/WETN-TV.html Muskies to face Division I champions UW-Oshkosh at Midwest 10 play day The Lakeland College men's volleyball team has released its schedule for the MIVA-Midwest 10 Volleyball Conference play day on February 4. The annual play day is at the Helfaer Recreation Center at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. The play day is broken up into three segments. In the first segment, the Muskies (0-1) face defending national champion UW-Oshkosh at 9:30 a.m., followed by a contest with UW-Milwaukee at 10:30 a.m. In the second segment, Lakeland faces Northern Illinois at 1:15 p.m., followed by a contest with Iowa State at 2:15 p.m. In the final segment, the Muskies face Illinois State at 5 p.m., followed by a match against Ball State at 6 p.m. This tournament provides Lakeland a chance to assess where it is as a team and what improvements the Muskies need to make to contend for a Division I national championship. Event: January 28: Film—Margaret 6:30pm & 9:15pm, Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art Event: January 28: Men's Ice Hockey vs. Yale 7pm, Thompson Arena Rink In the News: Chinese Musician Bridges East and West In Dartmouth Residency (Vermont Public Radio) Vermont Public Radio interviews Dartmouth’s visiting artist Wu Man, virtuoso performer on the pipa, a Chinese lute that dates back 2,000 years. As part of her week-long residency, she has been teaching Dartmouth students alongside ethnomusicologist Ted Levin, the Arthur R. Virgin Professor of Music in Dartmouth’s Department of Music. Read more. In the News: "Starbursts" and Black Holes Lead to Biggest Galaxies (BBC) An international research team led by Dartmouth’s Ryan Hickox has discovered that today’s largest galaxies began as “starbursts.” Read more. Feature: Ice Pick When a Dartmouth medical student picked Antarctica as the place to serve one of his elective rotations, he knew he was consigning himself to seven weeks of ice, snow, and cold. But he came away with warm feelings for those who work at the far end of the Earth and a deepened appreciation for wilderness medicine. Texas State Women's Tennis Opens Its Spring Schedule At TCU Women's Tennis When the Texas State women’s tennis team opens its 2012 spring schedule at TCU on Saturday in Fort Worth, it will continue a very special year for head coach Tory Plunkett. . Track And Field Completes Day One Of Competition In Houston Track and Field After day one at the Houston Indoor Invitational and Multi Events, the Texas State men's and women's track and field teams walked away with several top-five finishes to begin their second meet of the 2012 season. Day One Results Men's Hoops Gameday: Texas State vs. UT Arlington Men's Basketball Bobcats vs. Mavericks 4 p.m. CT | San Marcos, Texas | Strahan Coliseum Live Audio | Live Stats l Live Video l Game Notes l Twitter Talk l Preview Story Women's Basketball Closes Texas Hall With 90-73 Win Over UT-Arlington Women's Basketball A 27-4 run over the final 7:44, proved to be the difference as the Texas State women's basketball team defeated UT Arlington 90-73 in the final game at Texas Hall, Saturday in Arlington. Diamond Ford and Ashley Ezeh led the Bobcats with 27 and 26 points apiece respectively. For Ezeh, the 26 points were a career-high. Men's Basketball Surges In Second Half But Falls Short Against Iona, 71-62 Men's Basketball The men's basketball team fell to Iona College by a 71-62 count at Webster Bank Arena. Men's Tennis Takes Down Black Knights Men's Tennis Men's tennis opens dual-match season with 4-3 win over Army. 01/26/2012) Clark College Welcomes Commencement Speaker J.R. Martinez The U.S. Army veteran, actor, performer and motivational speaker will present the keynote address at Clark's 2012 Commencement Ceremony on June 21. 01/27/2012) 50 Years of Nursing Excellence. Oh, Baby! Clark College's nursing department will launch its 50th anniversary celebration by hosting a shower for "SimBaby," part of the state-of-the-art technology that has made the department an educational leader in the region. Betsy reads your comments Jan. 27 Campus Life Betsy Soler ’10, FIU’s social media community manager, reads all your comments on FIU News, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. Each week, she features a range of comments from the quirkiest to the most passionate and insightful in a video blog. Watch to see if your comment is highlighted! Lou Piniella to headline Diamond Dinner Campus Life New season kicks off with legendary major leaguer at Feb. 11 fundraiser Coming off a 2010 Sun Belt championship and back-to-back NCAA regional appearances, the FIU baseball team will chase the next step in the program’s growth in 2012. It all starts with the annual Diamond Dinner Saturday, Feb. 11, [...] Campaign 2012 Campus Life “Campaign 2012” is FIU’s election headquarters. Here FIU experts will provide their analysis of the candidates and key issues of the campaign, as well as stories about the election. The series will run through voting day, Nov. 6. Florida Primary A few days before Florida’s Jan. 31 primary, political science professors [...] FIU researchers visit D.C. to advance defense research priorities In the World As Congress reconvened from its holiday recess, FIU faculty members visited to educate and advocate policy makers on how FIU research is providing national defense solutions, helping our veterans and working on transportation solutions for South Florida. Kenneth Furton, dean of the College Arts & Sciences; Joe Leigh Simpson, M.D., [...] President Rosenberg meets with Occupy FIU Campus Life After meeting with members of Occupy FIU Jan. 27, President Mark B. Rosenberg sent this letter to the FIU community. Dear students, faculty and staff: Today, I met with members of Occupy FIU, at their request, to discuss the January 12 arrests. I was joined by key members of FIU’s [...] In Memoriam--Hardy Hanson Ozarks professor to showcase landscape-inspired art Clarksville, Ark. --- University of the Ozarks Assistant Professor of Art Dawn Holder will present her art exhibit "Terra Excerpta" throughout the month of February in the university's Stephens Gallery. Streaming online radio, other changes coming to KUOZ Since it first went on the air in 2003, U of O's FM radio station KUOZ has brought hundreds of hours of listening pleasure to the campus and surrounding community, featuring a wide variety of music genres and news shows created by U of O students. Now the station has moved solidly into the 21st century. Starting this semester, listeners in any corner of the globe can enjoy KUOZ online. Financial Aid Office reminds students to take advantage of education tax benefits Clarksville, Ark. --- January is synonymous with "tax time" for many people, and as those W-2 forms arrive in the mail, the Ozarks Office of Financial Aid has a reminder for students and their parents:?don't forget to see if you qualify for any of the higher education tax benefits offered by the federal government. Provence, Santoro Named ASC Distinguished Scholar-Athletes Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks student-athletes Jeremy Provence and Tony Santoro have earned the title of Distinguished Scholar-Athlete in their respective American Southwest Conference 2011 fall sport, the ASC office announced on Thursday (Jan. 26). U of O student expands her world through Academic Enrichment Fund Andrea Dankert's first trip to Argentina five years ago was a living lesson in culture shock, but when she returned over Christmas to see old friends and familiar places,?she came away with a new understanding of both herself and this culture that had taken her in as one of their own. KnoxReads Online Book Club Makes Debut Knox College introduces KnoxReads, an online book discussion. The first selection is "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion across the Islamic World," by writer and foreign policy analyst Robin Wright, who visits Knox on February 28. New IST Drupal Cloud Hosting service available to empower campus web developers Top Stories Information Services and Technology has implemented IST Drupal Cloud Hosting, a new service that offers powerful and easy-to-use tools for building and maintaining websites and applications using the Drupal content management platform. The service provides free state-of-the-art development tools and affordable hosting plans with 24x7 support through a partnership with San Francisco-based Pantheon. Jazz Gems The Kenyon College Jazz Ensemble brings a free concert for all ears to Rosse Hall on Friday, February 3. Hamlet Takes the Stage After more than forty years, Hamlet by William Shakespeare returns to the Kenyon stage on February 2. Eat Local The national trend of eating local food and supporting local farmers has had a head start at Kenyon. The Stem-Cell Frontier Can scientists develop a drug that would increase the number of stem cells in human umbilical-cord blood, which is vital in transplant medicine? CMC's Center for Civic Engagement builds community into CMC culture FEI's Annual Network Trip to NYC 2012 CMC Alum to be Regular Trainer on New Food Network Show Fat Chef Princeton Review ranks CMC Career Services Center in top 10 Kuwait Delegation Visits CMC Composer James Matheson '92 Honored with Charles Ives Award The award is given to promising American composers who boast a strong and fresh musical point of view. American Academy members have praised Matheson's work as "vibrant" with "great imaginative potential." [Softball] NAIA Launches New Website, Bethel's Holly Weaver Featured on Softball Page The National Office is pleased to announce the re-launch of the new NAIA.org website on Friday January 27, 2012.Our year-long evaluation and development process was guided by the goals of promoting the NAIA's brand visibility, showcasing the NAIA experience for prospective student-athletes and improving accessibility to membership services. The new NAIA.org combines the former sports information and membership sites into a single destination for both membership and the public.Click here to visit the new naia.orgClick here to see the feature on softball's Holly Weaver [Bethel] Pilot Club Reaches 900 Members for Second Year in a Row Financial gifts comprise a large portion of the athletic department's overall budget and support team travel, equipment, training and facilities. For the second year in a row, Director of Athletic Development Mike Lightfoot is proud to announce that over 900 people, businesses, or families have decided to make a gift to the athletic department and become members of the Pilot Club. Learning leadership Chemistry major Rupp one of 17 undergrads to attend national ACS conference [Wrestling] Bethany wrestling pulls off upset Randy FisherMcPherson SentinelLindsborg, Kan. —Bethany College's wrestling team rallied to win three of the last four matches and nip No. 13 Concordia (Neb.) 24-21 Wednesday. It gave the Swedes a split of the double dual, having lost earlier 31-8 to Wayland Baptist. Fall 2011 Northland Community and Technical College President's and Dean's Lists Release Date: January 26, 2012 Dialog Extra for Jan. 26, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS PDF OF SAFETY TIPS AVAILABLE ONLINE – The UA community can visit http://prepare.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Safety-Poster.pdf on the UA website to view a PDF of safety tips to follow should an emergency or dangerous situation ever affect the campus. Additional [...] UA in the News: January 26, 2012 UA in the News UA archaeologists assist with ancestry project – UA analyst comments on Birmingham economy – Real books outpace e-books – Rick Bragg shares stories – UA launches Peer Leaders program – UA Meteorological Society helps with tornado relief – and more… UA in the News: January 27, 2012 UA in the News UA archaeologists assist in project using dogs to find historic cemetery – UA couple uses sitcoms to portray life with autistic son – UA receives federal grant for boat dock – and more… UA Creative Campus Explores Poetry’s Relationship to Visual Arts Events The University of Alabama's Creative Campus will host a poetry reading, "Poetry&," at 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in Gorgas Library, room 205. The event is free and open to the public. 'From Dr. King to the Occupy Movement' Months before he was assassinated, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference created the Poor People's Campaign, an organization still in existence, to address issues of economic justice and housing for the poor in the United States. Alex Brown Jazz Quartet to perform on campus Feb. 1 The Connecticut College Department of Music is pleased to present the Alex Brown Jazz Quartet in concert on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Fortune Recital Hall. Benjamin Percy, award-winning novelist, to read at University of Idaho Feb 16 MOSCOW, Idaho – Whiting Award winner and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) fellow Benjamin Percy will read at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Law School Courtroom in the Menard Law Building on the University of Idaho campus. A book signing will follow the reading. “Benjamin has won awards for his short stories and his novels,” said Doug Heckman, University of Idaho MFA Creative... University of Idaho Events for Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Jan. 30 – Feb. 6. Events will take place in Moscow and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium: Turning of the Wheel - What is Universal about the University: Atomism and Holism from Classical Greece to Modern B... The New Yorker's David Remnick to deliver Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture at UCLA Remnick, the magazine's editor and a Pultizer Prize-winning author, will speak on Monday, Jan. 30. The lecture series honors slain reporter Daniel Pearl. Half of L.A. human-services nonprofits are struggling, new UCLA report shows Roughly half of Los Angeles County's 6,300 human-services nonprofits — which provide such services as emergency shelter, food, hospice care, and support for foster children, at-risk youth and the elderly — are struggling in the wake of... UCLA Headlines January 27, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Survey: The Mind of Today's FreshmanThe Christian Science Monitor reports today on findings from the annual nationwide Freshman Survey conducted by UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute (HERI). Linda DeAngelo, assistant... Police investigating sexual assault on campus The alleged sexual assault occurred at the top of Saxon steps, in the northwest part of campus, early Friday morning, Jan. 27. UCLA faculty experts advisory: California aims to cut emissions, increase electric cars The California Air Resources Board has approved strict new regulations aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from cars and and putting more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road by 2025. UCLA has experts. Former Geography Chair Greg Jeanne Helps Open School in Africa (Birmingham News) Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Allegheny (Pa.) The Hiram College women’s basketball team fell short of Allegheny (Pa.) College, 51-46, in a North Coast Athletic Conference game tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 25) in Meadville, Pa. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers are now 5-12 overall and 2-7 in the NCAC. The Gators improves to 13-5 overall and 8-1 NCAC. In the first [...] Men’s Basketball Beaten by Allegheny (Pa.) College Senior guard Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 65-60 loss against Allegheny (Pa.) College tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 25) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Meadville, Pa. [Game Stats] Following tonight’s game, the Terriers fall to 11-7 overall and 4-5 in the NCAC. The Gators improve to 4-14 overall and 2-7 NCAC. [...] Photo Show a Paean to ‘Wandering’ From icy Lake Erie landscapes, to sunset tinged industrial canyons, “Wandering,” the exhibition of photographs by professor of art Linda Bourassa, is a tour of the moods and discoveries one encounters in moving from place to place. The exhibition opened Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at the Gelbke Art Gallery on Hiram’s lower campus. There will [...] Student’s Efforts Spearhead Push for East Africa Relief A new initiative on campus this semester is helping to raise funds for famine relief in East Africa. Lensa Jotte ’13, a physics major, is native to Ethiopia, one of the countries hit hard by a famine declared during the summer of 2011. She started the student organization Rebuilders of the New World to raise [...] Swimming and Diving Teams Earn Split Against Urbana University in Regular-Season Home Finale HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College swimming and diving teams earned a split against Urbana University tonight (Friday, Jan. 27) in the regular-season home finale at Alumni Memorial Pool. The Terrier women defeated the Blue Knights, 129-97, but the men lost, 102-87. [Meet Results] Following tonight’s meet, the women end the regular season with a [...] Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes Matt Wetherell ’12 Interviews Former Surgeon General Koop Wetherell spoke to Koop as part of his research for his senior thesis, which uses the role of the Surgeon General as a case study within a broader examination of the ways government bureaus gain and lose power. Christopher Johnson '74 Writes Book "Decoding" Doctor-Speak The latest book by the pediatric critical care specialist, How Your Child Heals, earns praise from the press, including CBSPhilly.com. Laura McGrane Talks Digital Humanities in Inside Higher Ed The associate professor of English was part of a panel at the Association of American Colleges and Universities that discussed how best to weave digital humanities research into undergraduate classes. Kimberly Benston Named Interim Provost of Haverford College The Francis B. Gummere Professor of English will serve a one-year term as the College’s chief academic officer. 'BIG HITS, BROKEN DREAMS': ECU to be featured on documentary about sports concussions A successful partnership between East Carolina University and Pitt County Schools will be featured Sunday when CNN airs "Big Hits, Broken Dreams," a documentary about concussions in high school football. 12.01.28 12:30 ART - Picturing America, Picturing Kentucky - Saturday January 28, 2012 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm @ Jacobs Gallery Picturing America Conference Follow-Up for K-12 Kentucky Teachers The day begins and ends at the Kentucky Historical Society. Mid-day conference participants travel to Georgetown College for a visit ... 12.01.28 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Saturday January 28, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.28 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Preference - Saturday January 28, 2012 12.01.28 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Women's Recruitment - Saturday January 28, 2012 12.01.28 00:00 ALUMNI - Board of Trustees - Saturday January 28, 2012 @ Thomas & King Leadership & Conference Center Faculty Senate to hear report on reimagining undergraduate education The Study of Undergraduate Education at Stanford University says students need "breathing space" to engage with issues of substance in a deep and sustained way, something not always possible in today's frenetic, multitasking world. The eagerly anticipated report will be presented today to the Faculty Senate. Four decades - and counting - of feminist journalism At a Stanford panel discussion, editors, activists and bloggers come together to salute Ms. magazine and consider the future. The feminist struggle continues, Gloria Steinem says, encouraging a Stanford audience toward 'one new subversive thing' The co-founder of Ms. magazine celebrates the 40th anniversary of the pioneering publication. Give undergraduates the 'gift' of adaptive learning, committee tells senate Developing the capacity for integrative knowledge is one of the "most crucial gifts" Stanford University can give undergraduates, James T. Campbell, co-chair of a university committee on undergraduate education, told the Faculty Senate yesterday. Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes Please pray for the health of Gabriel Benedict Our Community The St. Thomas senior is currently undergoing tests at United Hospital. Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes Wed, Feb 08 at 12:00pm Personal Statement for Scholarships Workshop in Life Science 106 [Baseball] Trips To San Diego and Florida Highlight 2012 Baseball Schedule [Women's Basketball] Crusaders Stumble Against Cornerstone In 73-65 Loss [Men's Basketball] Coker's Late Layup Gives MU First Ever Season Sweep Of Cornerstone, 82-80 [Men's Basketball] MU Closes Road Swing At UM-Dearborn On Saturday [Women's Basketball] Crusaders To Don Pink Saturday For Breast Cancer Awareness Social Justice Institute helps students explore identities Campus Diversity Advocacy will host "The Power of One: Awareness, Change, Responsibility Social Justice Institute" on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center. Section of Constitution Trail closing for safety purposes Bloomington/Normal The area of Constitution Trail between the Children's Discovery Museum and Uptown Station will be closing for safety purposes, Joe Tulley, Uptown marketing manager, explained. Normal hosts an EVening of electric vehicles Campus The Town of Normal hosted An EVening with EVs Thursday. The event was held in the Marriott Hotel Ballroom, in which several electric vehicles, such as the Telsa Roadster, Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt and the Mitsubishi "I" were displayed. [Women's Basketball] Coyote women back on the winning track with 61-52 win over Bethel NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – The Kansas Wesleyan Women's Basketball team got back on the winning track with a 61-52 win over the Bethel Threshers on Thursday night at Thresher Gym in North Newton. Wesleyan shot 52.8 percent in the second half, while holding off several charges by the Threshers en route to the nine-point win. [Men's Basketball] Incredible second half rally falls short for Coyote men against Bethel NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Down by 19 points at the half, no big deal for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes. Wesleyan put together an incredible second half rally, but fell just short in a 78-72 decision to the Bethel Threshers on Thursday night at Thresher Gym in North Newton. [Basketball] KWU and Tabor unite for Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers Weekend This weekend, basketball coaches from both Tabor College and Kansas Wesleyan University will participate in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers awareness weekend, a collaborative initiative of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Participating NABC member coaches will wear sneakers instead of dress shoes with their suits during Saturday's games to demonstrate their support for the American Cancer Society and its vision of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Pomona College a Top Recipient of RCSA Science Research Grants Research The Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation devoted to science, recently announced the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the United States that have received the most research grants from the foundation in its 100-year history. Pomona College is on the list with 50 grants total. In a Huffington Post article, RCSA President James M. Gentile says "the colleges on the list have...demonstrated ongoing leadership in creating environments in which science education and access to undergraduate research opportunities are closely intertwined.... Hands-on research opportunities for undergraduates combined with personalized attention from inventive professors is one of the reasons that liberal arts colleges have long played a disproportionately large role in the education of our nation's future scientists." Comedian Demetri Martin to Perform at Pomona College Campus Events Stand-up comedian, actor and writer Demetri Martin—named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the “25 Funniest People in America”—will perform at Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium on March 1 as part of his 2012 tour, “Telling Jokes in Cold Places.” L.A. Times Favorably Reviews Museum Show, "It Happened at Pomona, Part II" The Arts The L.A. Times has written a favorable review of the second Pacific Standard Time exhibit at the Pomona College Museum of Art, "It Happened at Pomona, Part II." Art critic Christopher Knight writes, "Part two doesn't have a specific theme, since the aim is to be a straightforward chronicle of an ambitious if short-lived institutional effort to show new art. But, at least partially, one emerges anyhow. Disquiet, apprehension, precariousness -- after the lively 1960s, this is art from a gnawing age of anxiety. Sometimes it's funny, rarely is it grim; but the restlessness is apparent." "The Origins of Islam" Subject of Pomona College Lecture Series Campus Events Historian Fred Donner will deliver two talks: “The Origins of Islam, Revisited: Old Problems, New Approaches” on Tuesday, February 28 at 11 a.m., and “Nascent Islam as an Ecumenical Movement ” on Thursday, March 1 at 11 a.m., as part of the Ena H. Thompson Lecture Series. Performance at Pomona: A Photo Gallery Campus Events On January 21, 2012, more than 2,000 visitors came to Pomona College to witness Performance at Pomona, the recreation of three seminal performance artworks from 1970 and 1971 by John M. White, Judy Chicago and James Turrell '65. WVAS Hosts Business After Hours Event Montgomery area business owners joined ASU’s WVAS-FM for its second Business After Hours networking gathering. Top Experts to Speak at ASU’s HBCU Conference Some of the nation’s top experts will deliver keynote addresses during Alabama State University’s upcoming HBCU Entrepreneurship Conference. ASU to Celebrate its 112th Founders’ Day Alabama State University will celebrate its 112th Founders' Day with a week of activities honoring the memory of its founders. UC to Host Forum on Breast Cancer Risks and Prevention The Athena Breast Health Forum will host the first of an ongoing series of live discussions between breast cancer experts, health care providers, patients and community members about critical issues and advances in breast health on February 7. New Lung Cancer Test Predicts Survival In the two largest clinical studies ever conducted on the molecular genetics of lung cancer, an international team led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has demonstrated that an available molecular test can predict the likelihood of death from early-stage lung cancer more accurately than conventional methods. Celebrating UCSF's Diversity on Lunar New Year UCSF Alumnus E. Leong Way, 95, was among members of the UCSF community to celebrate the Lunar New Year during an event at UCSF on Jan. 24. Prominent Speakers to Discuss Population Growth at Global Health Forum More than 300 people — many of them University of California faculty, students and staff — will gather at UC Berkeley on February 4, for the second UC Global Health Day, sponsored by the UC Global Health Institute. In Memoriam: John Corrin Hutchinson, MD John Corrin Hutchinson, MD, or “Hutch” to many, professor emeritus and Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2012. He was 84. Psychology Today: Barry on Perception In her latest Psychology Today essay, MHC Professor of Biological Sciences Susan R. Barry says expectations and past experiences color our perception of the present. Women's Basketball Downs Manhattan 58-49 To Win Fourth Straight Women's Basketball Sophomore Alexys Vazquez tied a career-high with 15 points while classmate Katie Cizynski posted a double-double. Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes Beginning Modern Dance with Steve (January 28) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Service Saturdays (January 28) Are you looking for a way to get involved in community service? If so, then join Magis for a new opportunity starting this October! As part of our partnership with the Seattle University Youth Initiative, Magis invites you to participate as an Alumni Volunteer. Come together with other Jesuit-educated alumni to serve at St. Mary's Food Bank in Seattle’s Central District. The St. Mary's Food Bank provides families and individuals who are struggling with hunger with nutritious food through a variety of services, including the Walk-in Program, where over 6,700 people receive groceries each month. Alumni Volunteers commit to assisting with distributing food, checking-in clients, sorting food items for distribution, and participating in a short reflection following service. If you are interested in serving, e-mail Magis today! We are taking sign-ups for each month October 2011-June 2012. Alumni family and children welcome, however volunteers must be 16 years of age or older, or accompanied by an adult. Graduate Programs Open House (January 28) Meet with representatives from our 33 graduate programs and the School of Law as well as Graduate Admissions and Financial Services. Flow Yoga (January 28) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Snow Van to Snoqualmie (January 28) Need an escape from the city? Grab your gear and come shred with OAR! We'll be transporting you up to the mountain and turning you lose for a day of much needed mountain therapy! History of Chinese in San Diego to be Examined in Feb. 4 Geisel Library Talk UC San Diego News The history of the Chinese American community in San Diego will be the subject of a February 4 lecture and book signing at UC San Diego’s Geisel Library by Murray K. Lee, author of the recent book, In Search of Gold Mountain: A History of the Chinese in San Diego, California. Scientists Link Evolved, Mutated Gene Module to Syndromic Autism UC San Diego News A team led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine reports that newly discovered mutations in an evolved assembly of genes cause Joubert syndrome, a form of syndromic autism. Grant to UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center Supports Research in Blinding Eye Diseases UC San Diego News Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) has awarded a grant of $100,000 to the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of blinding eye diseases. Swimming & Diving Hosts Iona on Saturday Men's Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving Fairfield continues MAAC competition on January 28 when it hosts Iona at 1pm in the RecPlex. PCC to install largest ground-mounted solar array in Portland area Employee News Located at the Rock Creek Campus, the array will reduce energy costs, enhance academic programs and provide temporary jobs Please remember in your prayers Robert Sheran Our Community A former St. Thomas trustee, Sheran was one of the university's best-known and most-respected graduates. Meet the honorees in TCC’s 2012 African-American History Calendar TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Tallahassee Community College released the names of the 18 individuals who will be honored on Monday, January 30 when the College unveils its twelfth annual Cherry Alexander African-American History Calendar. New website makes searching all UC jobs easy The University of California is launching a new systemwide job search website that will make it easier to search and apply for jobs. McCloskey Named CAC Track & Field Athlete of the Week Track And Field Travels To Houston For Weekend Meet Track and Field After taking a two week break, the Texas State track and field teams will return to action Friday and Saturday to compete in the Houston Indoor Invitational and Multi Events at the Yeoman Field House on the campus... Live Results | Meet Schedule | Ticket Information Bobcat Softball Picked to Win the Southland Conference Softball Frisco, Texas – 12th year head coach Ricci Woodard and her defending SLC Tournament championship softball team was selected to win the 2012 Southland Conference title, announced today by the league office. Four Bobcats Selected to SLC Preseason Teams Softball Frisco, Texas – The defending Southland Conference Tournament champions received four spots on the 2012 Southland Conference Preseason teams, announced today by the league office. Texas State tied Central Arkansas and UT Arlington for the most selections. Women's Basketball Plays In Final Game At Texas Hall Saturday Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball team looks to win its first game at UT Arlington since 2003, in the final game ever played at Texas Hall, Saturday at 2 p.m. in Arlington. Notes Track & Field Raceday: Houston Indoor Invitational And Multi Events Track and Field 12:00 p.m. | Houston, Texas | Yeoman Field House (Univ. of Houston) Live Results | Meet Schedule | Ticket Information [Women's Basketball] Lady Warriors Nearly Upset No. 16 Southwestern Winfield, Kan. – The Sterling College Lady Warriors fell just short in their road test against the No. 16 Southwestern College Lady Moundbuilders in Winfield on Thursday night, falling to SWC 67-64. Sterling came back from a 16 point deficit with 9:51 to play, tying the game before losing in the final seconds of the ballgame. [Men's Basketball] Warriors Fall Short on the Road to No. 18 Southwestern Winfield, Kan. – In Winfield on Thursday night, the Sterling College Warriors were unable to upset No. 18 Southwestern College, losing to the Moundbuilders 67-70. Sterling was unable to convert three three-point shot opportunities on its final possession, allowing the Moundbuilders to hold on for the victory. Auburn University enrolls record number of National Merit Scholars Academic achievements AUBURN - Auburn University is ranked second nationally out of 145 public institutions in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars, the university's Office of Enrollment Services announced this week. The rankings are included in the recently released 2010-2011 National Merit Scholarship Corporation Annual Report. Auburn is first in the Southeastern Conference among public institutions and [...] University to plant new trees if current oaks do not survive Campus Announcement AUBURN - The tradition of rolling Auburn's oaks will continue even if the trees do not survive being poisoned in 2010. President Jay Gogue this week accepted the recommendation of the Committee to Study the Future of Rolling Toomer's Corner, which proposed replacing the troubled oaks—should they die—with one or more large trees and using [...] CHE: Roksa '00 Now Studying Graduates Josipa Roksa '00 and Richard Arum, her coauthor on the book Academically Adrift, are continuing their research, according to this Chronicle of Higher Education story. Admission Office Sees Record Year In 10 of the past 13 years, Mount Holyoke has set a new record in admission applications. This year the total is even more impressive: It's up 15 percent from last year. Knowlton farewell February 9th Alumni, friends, community members and the Dakota State University family are invited to a farewell for President Douglas Knowlton and his wife, Sharon, on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. Borofsky chosen as interim DSU President Dr. David B. Borofsky, provost and chief academic officer of Westwood College, has been named the interim president at Dakota State University. Borofsky will begin his duties on the Madison campus in early February and will serve in a temporary capacity through midyear of 2013. DSU SIFE student organization opens laser tag business The DSU Students in Free Enterprise group recently took on a new venture that will help them build real-world business experience. After raising money through selling local merchants discount cards and hosting a haunted house, the SIFE organization purchased equipment to run a laser tag business in Madison called DSU-SIFE Lazertag. Students lead community arts projects Arts and Culture In the last year FIU demonstrated its commitment to community engagement through the arts, encouraging students and friends to participate in several creative initiatives. Last summer, FIU worked with hundreds of people of all ages on its Worlds Ahead Mural and Ship of Tolerance projects, as well as The Art [...] Gingrich delivers foreign policy speech at FIU Campus Life A week before the Florida primary, FIU students had the opportunity to sit in on a foreign policy speech by Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. While on the campaign trail, the former speaker of the House made a stop at FIU’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center Jan. 25 to talk Latin [...] State legislators to host town hall meeting at Southeast Center Employee Opportunities State Senator Jackie Dingfelder and Representatives Michael Dembrow and Alissa Keny-Guyer are hosting a town hall at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30, Mt. Tabor Hall, Southeast Center International Film Festival Highlights Women's History Month Program at Rutgers-Newark Women In Media-Newark will present “FootPrints in the City,” their 3rd annual Women’s History Month Film Festival, March 1-3. This festival presents an international array of films that serve to celebrate the indomitable spirit of women. Rutgers Geology Museum To Host Open House on Jan. 28 The Rutgers University Geology Museum will hold its 44th annual open house featuring presentations, rock and mineral identification programs, mineral sale and hands-on kids activities Hot Topic: Stephen Colbert Super PAC and Campaign Finance Comedian Stephen Colbert has gained a lot of attention for his political satire on new campaign finance rules. Professor Frank Askin, founder of the Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers School of Law-Newark, says the former Colbert super PAC shed light on the flaws in the Supreme Court ruling. 12.01.27 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Friday January 27, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.27 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Theme - Friday January 27, 2012 12.01.27 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Women's Recruitment - Friday January 27, 2012 12.01.27 00:00 ALUMNI - Board of Trustees - Friday January 27, 2012 @ Thomas & King Leadership & Conference Center 12.01.27 00:00 ACADEMICS - Drop/Add and counseling - Friday January 27, 2012 U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan praises TCC at town hall TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 26, 2012) – The day after President Barack Obama called on community colleges to help produce two million new jobs during his State of the Union address, a member of the president's cabinet came to Tallahassee Community College to learn and listen. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan hosted a town hall event at TCC on Wednesday, January 25, with a focus on adult education and the role of workforce training in rebuilding the economy. He was joined by Jim Murdaugh, TCC president, John Chapin, TCC’s vice president for workforce development, and Ann Smith, chief nursing officer for Capital Regional Medical Center. Early CF Detected by Bronchoalveolar Lavage and LCI The lung clearance index (LCI) is a sensitive non-invasive marker of early lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a new study from Australian researchers. Assessment of COPD Exacerbation Severity with the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) Exacerbation severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be reliably assessed with the COPD Assessment Test(tm) (CAT), according to a new study from the UK. Bedwetting Can Be Due to Undiagnosed Constipation Bedwetting isn't always due to problems with the bladder. Constipation is often the culprit; and if it isn't diagnosed, children and their parents must endure an unnecessarily long, costly and difficult quest to cure nighttime wetting. Russian Feast (1/27/2012) 01/27/2012 Start Date: 1/27/2012 Start Time: 5:30 PMEnd Date: 1/27/2012 End Time: 8:00 PMUnion College - Beuth HouseWarm up with a mid-winter feast of traditional Russian dishes prepared right on the premises by Prof. Anastasia Pease and the Russian and Eastern European Culture Club. Enjoy hot beet soup, salads, appetizers, bread and dessert while learning about Russian culture and listening to Russian music played by Prof. Charles Arndt. ?? ????????! Chess & Chill (1/27/2012) 01/27/2012 Start Date: 1/27/2012 Start Time: 4:00 PMEnd Date: 1/27/2012 End Time: 5:30 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterCome to Dutch, and enjoy one of the world's oldest and most popular games. Players of all levels are welcome. Internship Search Orientation (1/27/2012) 01/27/2012 Start Date: 1/27/2012 Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Date: 1/27/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - Becker Career CenterStudents who wish to participate in on-campus internship recruitment opportunities must attend one of these hands-on programs. During this 45 minute program, you will search internship databases to identify employers who are looking for you and learn how to compete effectively for opportunities that stir your passion. Although many internships take place during the summer, part-time internship opportunities with local organizations are a great way to gain experience during the academic year. Numerous internship opportunities are already posted in HireU for you. We encourage you to begin your search and preparation early. Green House Jams (1/27/2012) 01/27/2012 Start Date: 1/27/2012 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 1/27/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion College - Green HouseCome join students and professors every Friday for a jam session. Don't worry if you don't know how to play- come to sing or listen to the great music. Bring your own instruments. Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/27/2012) 01/27/2012 Start Date: 1/27/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/27/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Texas Tech Study: Protracted Drought Cuts Deeply into Texas Quail Numbers News Releases Researchers are checking weather and disease to discover reasons for decline. Expert: Observing Black History Month Still Important News Releases Black History Month is in February, and while celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to U.S. society remains important, there is still work to be done to completely end racism. Expert: 53 Years Later Buddy Holly’s Influence is Alive and Well News Releases The music may have died in an Iowa cornfield Feb. 3, 1959, but Buddy Holly’s impact on music still raves on today. Expert: President Obama on Right Track with Fracturing Goals News Releases To advance his energy strategy, President Obama on Thursday embraced natural gas as a transportation fuel, saying it is cleaner and cheaper than oil, and abundant in the United States. Warm Up at Winterfest Quidditch is back, but the broomball tournament is new. The cooking class and the ice sculpting competition are back as well, but a panel discussion on the state of Africa is new. All are part of the seventh annual Winterfest, taking place this weekend on the Charles River Campus. The event will offer two dozen [...] Green Eyes: Steamy, Intimate Play Tennessee Williams’ Green Eyes starts with a tousled young newlywed fixing her wide eyes on the audience and saying in a come-hither drawl, “Welcome to my honeymoon.” She means it. The new Company One production of the one-act play, written in 1970 but discovered as a series of rough drafts after the playwright’s death, is [...] New Bus Service Caters to College Club-Goers With the thermostat hovering in the 20s last Friday night, BU alums Ryan Kaplan, Eric Pasinski, and Jonathan Castillo gingerly applied a sticky sign the size of a giant toboggan to the side of a charter bus. They were shooting for zero bubbling and a level presentation, and they nailed it. Castillo squeezed out extra [...] Event: January 27: Biological Sciences Seminar—"Diverse Roles of Ethylene Receptors in Plants and Cyanobacteria," with Brad Binder 4pm-5pm, 201 Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center In the News: An ACO Visionary Talks Implementation, Healthcare Reform (Medscape Today News) Professor Elliott Fisher has been involved with the medical field’s accountable-care movement since day one. He recently sat down with Medscape Today News to discuss its history and implications. Read more. News: Dartmouth's United Way Campaign Wraps Up a Record-Setting Effort Dartmouth’s United Way Steering Committee has announced that the 2011 Dartmouth United Way campaign raised a record $282,000. Read more. News: Dartmouth Professor Investigates Neural Basis of Prosopagnosia For Bradley Duchaine, there is definitely more than meets the eye where faces are concerned. With colleagues at Birkbeck College in the University of London, he is investigating the process of facial recognition, seeking to understand the complexity of what is actually taking place in the brain when one person looks at another. Read more. iOMe challenge winners announced The iOMe Challenge, a national competition to raise awareness of the nation's retirement crisis, is pleased to announce that a team from Virginia Tech University won this year's grand prize. Students... St. Norbert College students to participate in service program with Green Bay-area schools Reid Riggle, associate professor of education at St. Norbert College, and his students will participate in the Youth-to-Youth Service Program: Village Project with the Green Bay Area Public School... SNC President Kunkel Leads MWC Through Transitions St. Norbert College President Tom Kunkel has only been part of the Midwest Conference (MWC) since the 2008-2009 academic year, but in that time he has made a lasting impact on the operations and look... URMC Finds Leukemia Cells Are “Bad to the Bone” University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have discovered new links between leukemia cells and cells involved in bone formation, offering a fresh perspective on how the blood cancer progresses and raising the possibility that therapies for bone disorders could help in the treatment of leukemia. Improvised Shakespeare to Come to Lakeland College One audience suggestion sets in motion a night of laughs in the spirit of William Shakespeare as The Improvised Shakespeare Company brings its unique brand of humor to Lakeland College's Krueger Fine Arts Series. The Improvised Shakespeare Co. will perform on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Lakeland's Bradley Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for non-Lakeland students and can be reserved by contacting Deb Fale at (920) 565-1536. You'll marvel as The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style right before your eyes. Each of the players has brushed up on his "thee's" and "thou's" to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of Shakespeare. The evening could be filled with power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, princesses, sword-play, rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we've come to expect from the pen of the Great Bard. The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy or history. Nothing is planned-out, rehearsed, or written. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new. The Improvised Shakespeare Company has been performing its critically-acclaimed show every Friday night at the world famous iO Theater for over four years and continues to entertain audiences around the globe with its touring company. The ISC has been featured at the Piccolo Spoleto Fringe Festival, the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival and the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. It has been named Chicago's best improv group by both the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Examiner, and has received a New York Nightlife Award for "Best Comedic Performance by a Group". The ISC was recently honored by the Chicago Improv Foundation as its "Ensemble of the Year". Learn more, and watch videos of previous performances, at www.improvisedshakespeare.com. Follow them at Facebook.com/improvisedshakespeare. Solas to Perform at Lakeland College Solas, one of the most popular, influential and exciting Celtic bands to ever emerge from the United States, will bring its Irish folk music to Lakeland College's Krueger Fine Arts Series. Solas will perform on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Lakeland's Bradley Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for non-Lakeland students and can be reserved by contacting Deb Fale at (920) 565-1536. Even before the release of its first Shanachie CD, the Boston Herald trumpeted the quartet, which formed in 1996, as "the first truly great Irish band to arise from America," and the Irish Echo ranked Solas among the "most exciting bands anywhere in the world." Since then, the praise has only grown louder. The Philadelphia Inquirer said they make "mind-blowing Irish folk music, maybe the world's best." The New York Times praised their "unbridled vitality," the Washington Post dubbed them one of the "world's finest Celtic-folk ensembles" and the Austin American-Statesman called them "the standard by which contemporary Celtic groups are judged." Solas is virtually unique in the new territory it has opened up for Celtic music. It has performed at all the major Celtic and folk festivals, including Philadelphia, Edmonton, the legendary National Folk Festival, and Milwaukee's Irish fest; but also at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and the chamber music summer series at Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In New York City, where the band was based in its early years, it has played at the legendary Bottom Line folk club, but also at vaunted classical venues Town Hall and Symphony Space. Although Solas can play undiluted traditional Irish music as well as anyone, they are always varying the mix of fire-tested tradition and contemporary sensibility. As a result, they transcend musical genres into the realm of pure musical expression. The internationally-acclaimed supergroup has not only captured the hearts and ears of Irish music fans, but fans all around the globe with their blend of Celtic traditional, folk and country melodies, bluesy sometimes jazz-inspired improvisations and global rhythms. The Solas sound today is anchored by founders Seamus Egan, who plays flute, tenor banjo, mandolin, whistle, guitar and bodhran, and fiddler Winifred Horan. They are two of the most respected - and imitated - musicians anywhere in acoustic music. Mick McAuley from Kilkenny plays accordion and concertina; Eamon McElholm from Tyrone plays guitar and keyboards. [Men's Basketball] Chargers Struggle Defensively in Loss to Grand Rapids PLYMOUTH – The Ancilla College men's basketball team struggled defensively in a 96-85 loss to MCCAA Western Conference rival Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday. [Women's Basketball] Lady Chargers Suffer Loss to Grand Rapids PLYMOUTH – The Ancilla College women's basketball team fell 83-49 to MCCAA Western Conference rival Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday at the LifePlex. [Softball] Moore to Join Ancilla Softball Team FRANKLIN, INDIANA – Franklin Community senior Hanna Moore recently became the first member of the Class of 2012 to sign her NJCAA Letter of Intent to play softball for Ancilla College in the 2012-2013 season. [Women's Basketball] Turnovers Plague Ancilla at Kellogg BATTLE CREEK, MI – The Ancilla College women's basketball team suffered a 65-54 loss at MCCAA Western Conference rival Kellogg Community College on Wednesday. [Men's Basketball] Chargers Shoot Poorly From Distance in Loss to Kellogg BATTLE CREEK, MI – The Ancilla College men's basketball team shot just 5-of-24 from beyond the arc in a 80-73 loss at MCCAA Western Conference rival Kellogg Community College on Wednesday. GOAL Nominees News SWGTC Students Nominated for Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership... Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes Ozarka College To Accept Applications For Fall 2012 LPN Program Ozarka College will be accepting applications for the Fall 2012 Licensed Practical Nursing program Feb. 1 through April 1. The program is offered at Melbourne, Ash Flat and Mountain View. To enroll, students should visit www.ozarka.edu and complete the online application for admission and select LPN as the program of study. To be eligible for the LPN program, students must be currently enrolled in the four pre-requisite courses or have previously completed the pre-requisite courses. The classes required include English Composition I or Technical English, Math for Nurses, Basic Human Nutrition, and Body Structure and Function or Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs. Students must also take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) and the Wonderlic exam offered at Ozarka College in April on the Melbourne Campus. Students may sign up for the testing with the Admissions Office starting Feb. 1 through April 1. The Wonderlic exam will be offered at 8 a.m. in the Lecture Hall of the John E. Miller Building, followed by TEAS at 8:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab on April 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, and 20. The cost of TEAS is $40 and the cost of the Wonderlic exam is $5. To prepare for TEAS, students may purchase study guides at all Ozarka College Bookstores or they may check out one of the limited number available in the Library. Career Pathways will also offer a prep workshop in late February at all four campuses. The workshop will cover the details of what to expect on the day of the test and a general overview of what and how to study for the exam. There is no fee to attend and you do not have to be a Career Pathways student. Pre-registration is required by contacting Kendra Smith at 870-368-2043 or by email at Kendra.smith@ozarka.edu. The following are the dates, times and locations of the TEAS workshop: - Melbourne - Monday, Feb. 20 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m. - Ash Flat - Thursday, Feb. 23 in Room AFSC 106 from 1-2 p.m. - Mountain View - Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Room MVSC 115 (Lecture Hall) from 10-11 a.m. - Mammoth Spring - Thursday, March 1 in Room 102 from 10-11 a.m. - Melbourne overflow workshop - Friday, March 2 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m. Along with the admission application and scores from the TEAS and Wonderlic exam, students should also submit letters of work experience to the Admissions Office by April 1. For more information about the LPN programs offered at Ozarka College, please contact Admissions at 870-368-2045 or the Nursing Department at 870-368-2077. Reeves Named Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship Recipient Sherry Reeves, a Registered Nursing student from Melbourne, has been awarded the Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship by the Ozarka College Foundation. Reeves is employed at Area Agency on Aging and Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ash Flat as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Bowser-Petersen Nursing Scholarship was established in Summer 2011 and is offered by Drs. Robert E. and Cheryl Bowser-Petersen of Horseshoe Bend. It is available to LPNs currently enrolled in the Ozarka College RN program and is given in gratitude for the exceptional care given to Joseph T. Bowser, whose last days were blessed by his hospice nurses. In addition to the regular Ozarka College scholarship application, applicants are required to complete either a one page essay or a short recorded message describing what they know about hospice nursing and why they think they would be good at hospice work. Overall GPA and citizenship are also considered in awarding this scholarship. Reeves wrote in her essay that she has faced two separate situations in her life where hospice care was needed for relatives and that it was the overall compassion and professionalism of the hospice nurses that planted a seed for her to continue her education in nursing. She plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing after she completes the RN program. The Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms. For more information about giving opportunities at Ozarka College, please contact Hannah McWilliams, Development and Alumni Relations Officer, at 870-368-2060 or by email at hmcwilliams@ozarka.edu. NAEC Announces Operation Round Up® Scholarship Recipients Ryan Walker and Alex Whitten were the recipients of a full semester scholarship to Ozarka College as a result of North Arkansas Electric Cooperative's first ever Operation Round Up® golf classic held at Big Creek Country Club in Mountain Home Oct. 1. Whitten, of Ash Flat, will complete her Associate's Degree in Biology this semester and plans to transfer to a four year university within the state. Walker is from Brockwell and plans to complete his Associate's Degree in Information Technology next year. Operation Round Up® is a community outreach program through North Arkansas Electric Cooperative with the goal of investing in the future of the communities it serves. Operation Round Up® was a program started in 2005 whereby cooperative members voluntarily round up their monthly electric bill(s) to the next highest dollar. Funds collected go into a trust that awards money to fund community projects and educational scholarships. Since inception, NAEC's Operation Round Up® program has been able to award over $30,000 in scholarship funds to area students. In 2011, the cooperative held its inaugural golf classic for Operation Round Up® to raise additional money for educational scholarships specifically for Ozarka College and Arkansas State University - Mountain Home. The tournament was held in October 2011 and raised over $14,000, which will be split in the form of scholarships between the two schools. Both schools graciously donated two semester scholarships, which were awarded as flight prizes in the tournament. The teams who won the scholarships allowed the Operation Round Up® trust board to select the recipients and as such Walker and Whitten were awarded the scholarships. February GED Testing Schedule The GED® Test will be given at Ozarka College - Melbourne on Feb. 8 and 22 at 8:30 a.m. in Room 516 of the Wyth Duke Adult Education Building. The test will also be given at the following locations in February: Mountain View; Ozarka College at 9 a.m. Feb. 2 and 21 Ash Flat; Ozarka College at 9 a.m. Feb. 6 and 29 Calico Rock; City Hall at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 Mammoth Spring; Ozarka College at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 and 23 Salem; Courthouse at 9 a.m. Feb. 16 You must present an Arkansas photo ID, a Social Security Card, and proof of passing Practice Test scores dated within the last year. There is no cost to take the GED® Test. However, if you plan on taking the test at any of these locations, you MUST register by calling Ozarka College at 368-7371 or 1-800-821-4335 before the day of the test. Because of increased demographic information needed, it may be necessary to allow two days for the testing. Cake Decorating I And II To Be Offered At Ozarka College Ozarka College will offer two learning opportunities for those interested in cake decorating this semester through Continuing Education. Cake Decorating I, offered Feb. 21 through March 13, and Cake Decorating II, offered March 27 through April 17, will take students through basic cake decorating and design to advanced decorating techniques. Both courses will be four weeks long on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Melbourne campus. Decorating kits required for the courses are included in the cost, which is $85 for Decorating I and $95 for Decorating II. Students who have already taken Cake Decorating I can immediately take Cake Decorating II. Anyone interested in taking the class can contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President for Academic Affairs' office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to the course. Applications and payment must be turned in by Feb. 14 for Cake Decorating I and March 20 for Cake Decorating II so kits may be ordered. Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (January 27) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Refocus and Reinvest: Career Management for the 21st Century (January 27) We frequently find ourselves in careers, jobs, or situations that we never planned and often wonder if we are on the right path. Many of the organizations we work with have mission and vision statements in place; and now it's time we do the same for ourselves. This experiential workshop will: + Address the current state of the world of work and how essential it is, especially now, to manage your own career choices. + Help you define a clear and concise vision, a foundation for succeeding in your career. + Outline the immediate steps you can take to continue on the right road for you. + Improve your own satisfaction, morale, creativity, and growth. This workshop is for individuals who want to revisit what they find meaningful and understand how to create fulfillment in their career. We also encourage teams from organizations to attend to explore the strengths and talents of those with whom they work. Flow Yoga (January 27) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Express Early Bird Spin with Megan (January 27) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Sunrise Hatha Yoga with Jamie (January 27) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your pass today! Campus community invited to attend Faculty and Staff Years of Service Celebration University News The annual celebration will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center. Bulletin Today resumes regular publication schedule Monday University News In addition to the daily emailed version, Bulletin Today also can be viewed on the Web. Shuttle times change for spring semester starting Monday, Jan. 30 University News Check here for the schedule. New catering ordering system brings new ordering deadlines University News Missed the ordering deadline? It happens. See what to do. North row of Parking Lot G to close Friday and Saturday University News All handicapped spots will be open as usual. CU-Boulder names former CU President ‘Sandy’ Bracken to Newton Chair in Leadership The University of Colorado Boulder today announced the appointment of former University of Colorado President Alexander E. “Sandy” Bracken to the Quigg and Virginia S. Newton Endowed Chair in Leadership at the University of Colorado Boulder. Bracken, who served as the 19th president of the University of Colorado in 2000, succeeds former CU President Hank Brown as the Newton Chair. Brown held the inaugural chair from 2008-10. The Newton Chair supports and helps to coordinate the activities of several marquee leadership programs at CU-Boulder, including the Presidents Leadership Class, the Chancellor’s Leadership Residential Academic Program and the Leadership Certificate program. The chair also helps to bring experienced leaders from government, business, higher education, the military and the public sector to campus to interact with students and faculty and advise students on leadership paths. Overall, the chair serves as a catalyst to expose more students campuswide to leadership training and development. “I am delighted that former President Bracken has accepted the appointment to serve as our next Newton Endowed Chair in Leadership,” said CU-Boulder Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano. “He is both a scholar of leadership and an accomplished leader himself. His long record of public service has given him vital insights that will help guide our students and faculty in their studies of leadership.” Bracken most recently served as executive director of the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Denver’s School of Business from 2001-07. Prior to his service as interim CU president in 2000, he served as vice president for public affairs for 19 years with Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., and before that, as assistant professor of history at Anderson College in Anderson, Ind. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Robert H. and Beverly A. Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at the Leeds School of Business and the board of directors for the Presidents Leadership Class, both at CU-Boulder. He also serves as chair of the Imagine! Foundation board and is a board member of The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County. Bracken also has been affiliated with several state commissions, including the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. He also served on the board of Boulder Community Hospital. “It is an honor and a privilege to accept this appointment as the Newton Endowed Chair,” said Bracken. “Leadership is a key resource for Colorado and the nation, and I look forward to continuing the work of President Brown, Chancellor DiStefano, and the faculty and staff of CU-Boulder in elevating the campus’s leadership programs to new levels of success.” Contact: Bronson Hilliard, CU-Boulder spokesperson, 303-735-6183“I am delighted that former President Bracken has accepted the appointment to serve as our next Newton Endowed Chair in Leadership,” said CU-Boulder Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano. “He is both a scholar of leadership and an accomplished leader himself. His long record of public service has given him vital insights that will help guide our students and faculty in their studies of leadership.”BusinessServing Colorado. Engaged in the World., Campus, Communityvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Photo: Caption: Alexander "Sandy" Bracken. For the birds UCI and Wesleyan researchers have found that birds target tree species favored by caterpillars as well as the insects. Cecile Whiting to give talk on work of L.A. artist Ed Ruscha In support of a current UCI Libraries exhibit, the professor and chair of art history will discuss his early books. UCI recognized for replacing lead wheel weights on campus vehicles Environmental Protection Agency program honors university for replacing 300 pounds of the toxic devices with steel versions. Hot Topic: Stephen Colbert Super PAC and Campaign Finance Comedian Stephen Colbert has gained a lot of attention for his political satire on new campaign finance rules. Professor Frank Askin, founder of the Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers School of Law-Newark, says the former Colbert super PAC shed light on the flaws in the Supreme Court ruling. Illusionist Harris III to Perform Sunday in U-Church On January 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lee University Conn Center, illusionist Harris III will open the Spring U-Church season. Higher Education Grant to Benefit Community Dr. Lori West and colleagues of Lee University were recently awarded an Improving Teacher Quality Grant through the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for a new community project, Mathematics in Biotechnology. Local support MC is appreciative of its town-gown relationship, including Security Savings' gift Celebrating King Talk by WIU president headlines Monmouth's MLK events $1 million gift Kevin Goodwin '80 establishes Rod Lemon Faculty Excellence Fund 'Messages of equality' LeBlanc, visiting professor, to present lecture Jan. 26 Columnist Cary Clack speaks Jan. 27 at UTSA Retired Faculty Association Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes ‘Father of green chemistry’ plans return to Yale Yale News Paul Anastas, the Yale chemist who has been on leave while serving as head of research for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, plans to return to the University full time later this winter. Geneva Overholser to Discuss Journalism Upheaval, Future on Feb. 13 Arts/Culture Geneva Overholser, director of the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California, will deliver the 44th Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture on Feb. 13. Does Antimatter Weigh More Than Matter? Science/Technology Physicists David Cassidy and Allen Mills have set up an experiment to determine if antimatter and matter weigh differently. The result they find could explain why the universe seems to have no antimatter and why it is expanding at an ever increasing rate. Marshall Curry '92 Receives Second Academy Award Nomination Marshall Curry ’92 received his second Academy Award nomination today for best Documentary (Feature) for the film If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front. Innovative New Course Connects Students with Peers in Ghana Re-Envisioning Diasporas, a new course in which students will explore the experiences and representations of communities living apart from their homelands, also presents the College's first opportunity for students to study with peers from Ashesi University in Ghana. The course is being co-taught and offered simultaneously on both the Swarthmore College and Ashesi University campuses. Guidance Counselors Visit Gordon Archives Gordon Professor Builds Bigger Big MO News 12.01.26 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Thursday January 26, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.26 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Thursday January 26, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.26 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Philanthropy - Thursday January 26, 2012 12.01.26 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Women's Recruitment - Thursday January 26, 2012 12.01.26 00:00 ACADEMICS - Drop/Add and counseling - Thursday January 26, 2012 Thu, Feb 02 at 11:00am Student Success Center Open House in PB 11 Women's Basketball Faces Manhattan On Friday Women's Basketball Fairfield and Manhattan will Play 4Kay on January 27 at 4pm at Webster Bank Arena in the National MAAC Game of the Week on ESPN3. Men's Basketball Hosts Iona In Key MAAC Matchup Friday On ESPNU Men's Basketball The men's basketball team hosts Iona College in a key MAAC game on Friday night. The game will be televised nationally on ESPNU. Billy Collins to Take Part in Creativity Conversation Those who were unable to get a ticket to this Sunday's free reading by popular poet Billy Collins have another chance to see him on Monday, Jan. 30 at noon in Cannon Chapel. 'Autonomy, Gender and Zapatismo - Struggles for a New Politics' The Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity will host a talk on Thursday, Jan. 26 , by Tom Hansen, executive director and co-founder of the Mexico Solidarity Network. "Autonomy, Gender and Zapatismo - Struggles for a New Politics" will address autonomous community organizing as exemplified by the Zapatistas, the Mexican revolutionary group fighting on behalf of the country's impoverished indigenous population. Connecticut College awarded $20,000 from the Dr. Scholl Foundation The Dr. Scholl Foundation has awarded Connecticut College a $20,000 grant to support the ongoing stabilization and renovation of the college's historic steel house. Civility and American Democracy Forum Friday, February 17, 8:30am - 4:15pm Has civility in America disappeared? Did it ever truly exist? A group of leading scholars and journalists, including Ellen Goodman, Joe Klein, Randall Kennedy and Jill Lepore, will gather at the University of Massachusetts-Boston to discuss those questions and more about the role civility plays in American politics. The event will be moderated by Tom Ashbrook, award-winning journalist and host of NPR?s On Point. The Goldfarb Center will host a live webcast of the daylong event. Are Fish Safe to Eat? Thursday, February 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm David O. Carpenter serves as director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at University at Albany's School of Public Health. Carpenter was recently named to New York's Renewable Energy Task Force, charged with implementing plans to reduce electricity use through new energy efficiency programs in industry and government. Carpenter, who received his doctorate from Harvard Medical School, has 220 publications, 37 reviews and book chapters and 12 other publications to his credit. Mapping Power, Mapping Resilience: Black Mothers' Photovoice in Syracuse Thursday, February 16, 7:00pm Kishi Ducree is an professor of African American Studies at Syracuse University. Her research focuses on environmental sociology and environmental justice. She is a contributing author to Echoes from the Poisoned Wells: Global Memories of Environmental Injustice. Climate Change and the Search for Meaning, from Neanderthals to Extreme Skiers Thursday, February 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm Auden Schendler is vice president of Sustainability at Aspen Skiing Company. He was named a global warming innovator by Time magazine and a climate saver by the EPA. Schendler has testified to congress on the impacts of climate change on public lands, and he speaks widely on sustainability. His book Getting Green Done: Hard Truths from the Front Lines of the Sustainability Revolution was called ?an antidote to greenwash? by NASA climatologist James Hansen. His writing has been published in Harvard Business Review, the Los Angeles Times, Slate, Scientific American, Orion, Rock and Ice, Salon and other media, and his work has been covered in Outside, Fast Company, Travel and Leisure, and Businessweek. An avid outdoorsman, Schendler has climbed Denali, North America?s highest peak, and kayaked the Grand Canyon in winter. Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Friday, January 27, 2:00pm Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University Announces the School of Music's Centennial Anniversary cfa The celebration kicks off Thurday, Jan. 26 in New York City's Doubles Club, followed by two extraordinary concerts — March 31 at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center and April 2 in New York's Carnegie Hall. Obituary: Professor Paul S. Goodman Was World-Renowned Psychologist, Researcher, Author and Filmmaker at Carnegie Mellon tpr Goodman, who dedicated himself to the globalization of Carnegie Mellon, passed away at his home in Pittsburgh on Jan. 24 after suffering a stroke earlier this year. He was 74. Students tour Turkey, Greece over break From standing where the Apostle Paul grieved over the idolatry of Athens to seeing the stark reality of human trafficking in the modern city, students experienced an up-close look at life in Greece and Turkey during a trip over Christmas break. The study tour had academic and missional aspects for the students. Read More » [Men's Basketball] Freshmen Duo Leading Bethel Freshman Duo leading Bethel At the close of the 2010-2011season for the Bethel College men's basketball program last February the squad would lose two outstanding senior veterans that carried their team to the NAIA D-II Fab Four, an Elite Eight appearance and a Sweet 16 run during their careers. Graziadio School of Business and Management Establishes Research Partnership with Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business and Management and Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. will collaborate on research regarding access to capital for private businesses and national economic forecasts. IFT to Host Wellness 12 at the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare, March 28-29 IFT will be hosting the fifth Wellness conference March, Wednesday, March 28th and 29th. The conference will offer attendees a unique blend of unbiased perspectives, news about emerging trends, and information on how organizations within the food industry are penetrating the health and wellness sector. Brain Receptor in Eyes May Link Epilepsy, Cataracts and Antidepressants Researchers have discovered that the most common receptor for the major neurotransmitter in the brain is also present in the eye, which may explain links between cataracts, epilepsy and use of a number of antiepileptic and antidepressant drugs. Presidential Primaries: Media Tips From Indiana University Faculty Members Indiana University faculty experts offer their thoughts on upcoming primary elections and caucuses, focusing especially on the contest for Republican presidential nomination. Diagnostic Brain Tumor Test Could Revolutionize Care of Patients with Low-Grade Gliomas Researchers have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. New Lung Cancer Test Predicts Survival Clinical studies in U. S. And China show molecular test could more accurately guide treatment for people with lung cancer. Whitworth named a "Best Christian Workplace" by national survey Whitworth named a "Best Christian Workplace" by national survey Whitworth named a "Best Christian Workplace" by national survey Men's Basketball: Lafayette 82 vs Colgate 76, (F) Lafayette @ Colgate. Hamilton, N.Y. Women's Basketball: Colgate 58 vs Lafayette 66, (F) Colgate @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. 'Buffalo Bill, New Orleans and Jazz' coming to Sandoz Center Jan 25, 2012 It's almost Mardi Gras season, and the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College will join the party by hosting a historical presentation in February. Steve Friesen, director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave at Golden, Colo., will present "Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler: Buffalo Bill, New Orleans and Jazz," Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the center's Chicoine Atrium. Sarah Polak, Sandoz Center director, said the presentation will examine William "Buffalo Bill" Cody's "disastrous" visit to New Orleans during the 1884-1885 Wild West Show season, and its far reaching impact on the people of New Orleans and American culture. When the Wild West Show departed New Orleans, it left the city's African-American population with new hope and new pride that blossomed into the Mardi Gras Indian movement. Polak said the Mardi Gras Indians have since become a vibrant folk culture within the city and have influenced everything from jazz to rock n' roll. "Steve is truly a dynamic speaker whose passion for the West and knowledge of Buffalo Bill will certainly entertain and educate those in attendance," Polak said. "We are very excited about hosting this presentation and look forward to hosting a great crowd as well." Friesen has been director of the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave since 1995. During this time he has given numerous lectures about Buffalo Bill and the West. His book, "Buffalo Bill: Scout, Showman, Visionary," was published in summer 2010 by Fulcrum Press. The event, which is sponsored by the CSC Diversity Committee and the CSC Office of Student Activities, is open to the public free of charge. Founder of Room to Read to receive Sandor Teszler Award John J. Wood to speak, receive honorary degree Thursday, Feb. 9 Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes The Week Ender: Happenings Jan. 27 to 29? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Yale Peabody Museum hosts hands-on exhibition on ‘Big Food’ Yale News Visitors to the newest exhibition at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History will have an opportunity to investigate our origins as hunter-gatherers, explore an interactive timeline on the history of food, and identify popular processed foods by only their ingredients. O'Hare of Royal Shakespeare Company to head School of Drama playwriting department Yale News Jeanie O’Hare of the Royal Shakspeare Company (RSC) has been named as the chair of the Department of Playwriting at the Yale School of Drama, announced Dean James Bundy Magna Carta and other ‘historic treasures’ showcased in British Art Center exhibit Yale News An exhibition featuring historic objects from the Society of Antiquaries in London — a society for people concerned with the study of Britain’s past — will open at the Yale Center for British Art in February. Language Academy @ Wofford opens this summer Pre-college program focuses on immersion, cross-cultural education Dean's List for fall 2011 announced Announced by Dean David S. Wood ‘Student • Athlete • Artist’ exhibition open at Wofford Show highlights art by student-athletes through March 2 Pulp Theatre presents ‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ Students in Interim project take full creative, production responsibilities Messiah College celebrates Black History Month with variety of events GRANTHAM, Pa. (Jan. 25, 2012) — Messiah College will host a variety of public events—including a concert, lectures, film and spoken word poetry—to celebrate Black History Month in February. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the office of multicultural and international student programs at 717-796-1800, ext. 4793. Feb. [...] #140cuse Conference Releases Speaker List By: Jessica SmithThe School of Information Studies (iSchool) today releases the list of over 35 speakers for the one-day #140cuse conference on April 19th at the Schine Student Center on the Syracuse University Campus.#140cuse, a local version of the widely known #140conference (140conf.com), is a platform for the social media community to listen, learn and engage with each other while collectively exploring the effects of the emerging real-time... Occidental to Host Professor's Film Premiere On Wednesday, February 22, Occidental filmmaker Broderick Fox will present an advance screening of his documentary, The Skin I’m In, at Occidental. Buying or selling stand-alone brands can boost stock performance, but success rests on marketing capabilities Ten faculty at Indiana University awarded Fulbright grants for teaching and research worldwide Director of U.S. Geological Survey to speak on fossil fuel resources, earthquakes 01/19/2012) Penguin Promise: The 2012 State of the College Address Clark College President Robert K. Knight reflects on the outlook for higher education in Southwest Washington and promises for the future from the college, the state and the community. 01/19/2012) Honoring achievement and service: the 2012 Iris Awards On International Women's Day 2012, three women will be honored for their lasting contributions to Southwest Washington. 01/19/2012) Clark College announces 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees The first inductees into the college's new Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored on February 25, 2012. 01/20/2012) Tickets are on sale now for the 2012 Iris Awards Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 Iris Awards, honoring women of achievement in Southwest Washington. The awards will be presented to Lisa Nisenfeld, president of the Columbia River Economic Development Council; Sally Schaefer, a community leader and volunteer for more than 50 years; and Mary Strehlow, developmental disabilities manager for the Clark County Department of Community Services. 01/24/2012) Clark student athletes honored for excellence in volleyball, soccer and basketball Student athletes Austin Bragg, Cody Guthrie, Carmen LaFond, and Deborah Simmers are honored as Student Athletes of the Month. Oberlin Club of New York City ? Oberlin Night at the NY Neo-Futurists Start Date: Feb 4 2012 10:30PMEnd Date: Feb 4 2012Location: The Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St., ManhattanEvent Type: Theatre, Meet & GreetDescription: N/A Bond program making a big difference at Sylvania Campus General News The Sylvania Campus bond planning is in full force and the bunker-style and “brutalist” architecture you se with most of the buildings there will be getting much-needed facelifts Christianity and incivility don't mix, Forum speaker tells BYU audience “It is never an option to claim Jesus Christ as Savior and behave in an uncivil manner with anyone, under any circumstance,” Mark DeMoss said in Tuesday’s forum. “The First Amendment may give me the right to demonize you with public speech, but it doesn’t make it right,” he said. Women report more pain than men, says study of electronic records Women report more-intense pain than men in virtually every disease category, say investigators at the School of Medicine who mined a huge collection of electronic medical records to establish the broad gender difference. The Thinker, one of the most famous works of art in the world, comes home to Stanford's Cantor Arts Center Auguste Rodin's The Thinker returns to the Stanford campus after a two-year loan to the North Carolina Museum of Art. Historian Lyman Van Slyke awarded Lyman Award from alumni association An annual service award named for former Stanford President Richard Lyman this year goes to a Chinese historian whose leadership of 35 alumni travel/study trips totals more than a year. Stanford scholars reflect on Arab Spring A year after the Egyptian uprising, five scholars talk about democracy in the Middle East, how lives have changed in the Arab world, and what the United States has learned from the Arab Spring. Student Research Grant Proposals Due (for projects in 2011-12 fiscal year) (1/26/2012) 01/26/2012 Start Date: 1/26/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/26/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion CollegeStudent Research Grant Proposals Due (for projects in 2011-12 fiscal year) Life Points Informational Sessions (1/26/2012) 01/26/2012 Start Date: 1/26/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/26/2012 End Time: 3:30 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterRoom: AuditoriumInformational Sessions on Lifepoints Program. Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/26/2012) 01/26/2012 Start Date: 1/26/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/26/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. TIAA Counseling (1/26/2012) 01/26/2012 Start Date: 1/26/2012 Start Time: 8:30 AMEnd Date: 1/26/2012 End Time: 4:30 PMUnion College - 17 South Lane1-on-1 retirement counseling Rutgers Geology Museum To Host Open House on Jan. 28 The Rutgers University Geology Museum will hold its 44th annual open house featuring presentations, rock and mineral identification programs, mineral sale and hands-on kids activities IU's Wilk appointed to anthropology association's climate change task force IU's GLBT Alumni Association gathers Jan. 27-29 for annual celebration India's ambassador to the U.S. to speak at Indiana University Feb. 2 Jan 13 - Feb 25: Are We There Yet?: Westward in North America Jan 26: Medical Grand Rounds - The Frank H. Tyler, MD Memorial Lecture Muskie basketball programs reach out to community youngsters The Lakeland College men's and women's basketball teams will be hosting the inaugural Junior Muskies Clinic for fourth and fifth graders from the surrounding communities. The Muskies will be running the camp for free for the first 75 students who register. The clinic will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8-10 a.m. Participants will focus on the fundamentals of the game including shooting, ball handling and passing. There will also be mini-games and contests to enhance the experience. Following the clinic, the Muskies will sign autographs and interact with the junior Muskies. All campers are invited to watch as Lakeland takes on MSOE with the women starting at 2 p.m. and the men to follow. "We want our girls to share their passion for the game with the students," said Lakeland head women's basketball coach Lindsey Vande Hoef. "This is a great experience for our girls and it's an opportunity we have to give back to the community. I want our girls to understand that being a Muskie is about more than just being an athlete." Vande Hoef plans to make the clinic an annual event. "I want this to be something that these students look forward to each year," she said. "I want them to get excited to play and learn from the Muskies and develop a passion for the game." The women's basketball team will also be going to Sheridan Elementary on Thursday, Jan. 26, for a free clinic for the fourth and fifth graders during their after school activity time. For more information, or to place your registration, contact Britni Fett at fettbj@lakeland.edu or 920-565-1442. Registration will also be accepted at the door. To see how Vande Hoef feels about this opportunity, click here. This week in men's volleyball This week, the Lakeland College men's volleyball team begins its quest for a national title with a home contest against Marquette University on Wednesday, followed by the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference Crossovers on Saturday. The WVC Crossovers will be held in Oshkosh, Wis., and the Muskies will face UW-Platteville and UW-La Crosse with times to be determined. Last season, the Muskies had a sub-par season, finishing 18-27, 8-10 in the WVC. Lakeland is looking for a stronger showing this season under first-year head coach Joe Julkowski. Against Marquette in 2011, Lakeland was 2-3 with one of the wins coming at Lakeland. The Muskies will be looking to some freshman to deliver some big points and help get the 2012 season started out right. To see what Julkowski believes will be key this week, click here. Muskie of the Week: Justin Ward Sophomore Justin Ward has been named the college's Muskie of the Week for his performances in action last week. Read about his success below. Justin Ward Sophomore Justin Ward averaged a double-double in action last week to help lead the Lakeland College men's basketball team to a 2-1 record in Northern Athletics Conference play. Ward averaged 26.3 points per game and 11.6 rebounds per game as Lakeland battled to stay atop the NAC North Division. In the Muskies' 92-79 win over Aurora University on Jan. 21, he scored a game-high 29 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds. The Wisconsin Dells, Wis., native hit 60.7 percent from the field on 34-for-56 shooting and was named NAC student-athlete of the week. Ward leads the NAC in blocks per game (2.3), is second in points (297), is third in points per game (17.5), is sixth in free throw percentage (79.0) and field goal percentage (56.3) and is seventh in rebounds per game (7.1). The 6-foot-10 forward is tied for 16th in the nation in blocks per game (2.3). Ward is a business management major. See what Ward has to say about his tremendous week: http://youtu.be/VXENaK3gg1k Here's a look into Justin's personality: Favorites: TV: "Pawn Stars" Movie: "Space Jam" Music: Rap Q. Your presence in the paint gives the team an advantage, what do you look to do each game? A: I look to make the best of my match up and contribute as much as I can on offense and defense. Q: What's your biggest threat on offense? A: My length. Q: Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? A: Kevin Durant. Q: What's the best job you've ever had? A: Working for my family business in the Wisconsin Dells. Football honors its own at annual banquet The Lakeland College football team celebrated its 2011 season and looked ahead to the 2012 season at the program's annual banquet on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Bossard Hall on the Lakeland campus. Several individual awards, as voted on by the Lakeland players, were distributed by the coaches. About 125 players, family and friends attended the ceremony. Senior safety Tony Faller (Oostburg, Wis.) was named Lakeland's Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Faller, who tied for third in the conference with 18 tackles for a loss, was also named to the 2011 Northern Athletics Conference first team. Faller, a co-captain, tied for 11th in the nation with four forced fumbles. Faller was also awarded the team's Fighting Muskie of the Year award, which is given to the player that best represents the Lakeland program. Faller was the heart and soul of the team and provided energy on both sides of the ball. He provided leadership and a will and desire to win that can't be replaced. Senior wide receiver Justin Groeneveld earned Lakeland's Offensive Player of the Year honor. The Kingsford, Mich., native led the conference with 86 receiving yards per game, was second in receiving yards (774) and third in receptions (45). The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder also garnered 2011 All-NAC first team honors. Senior defensive back Bill Hogan (Elkhorn, Wis.) was named special teams player of the year. He recorded five tackles and had four fumble recoveries this season, good for 10th in the nation. Running back Tarrel Jackson (Detroit, Mich.), who proved to be a weapon in both the running and passing game, was awarded the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Defensive back Yaphay Harvey (Milwaukee, Wis.) was named Lakeland's Defensive Rookie of the Year. Harvey registered 12 tackles and was an emotional leader on the field. Lakeland coach Kevin Doherty also recognized the team's seniors and all-conference award winners. "I thought it was a special night," said Doherty. "It's always nice to be able to say good bye to the seniors, but there was also an energy and excitement about what we have coming back. We are excited for next season and are looking forward to continuing our progress." The banquet concluded with the 2011 highlight film and a challenge to the returning players to "Rise up and win!" Work of the Week: Minwook Choo, Junior Product Design Work of the Week Minwook Choo, Junior Product Design Soft Goods Studio Project: "Polybary", meaning a mulitple, portable libr... What is a portable park? Find out this weekend on Saturday, Jan 28 at Santa Monica Place from 11-2. Artist Bonnie Ora Sherk created The Flower Unfolding,... Event: January 26: EYEWASH Film and Video Series, with Xander Marro 7pm, Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art, FREE Event: January 26: Lecture—"Empire And Nation In 19th Century America: Reconsidering the Monroe Doctrine," with Jay Sexton 4pm-6pm, L02 Carson Hall In the News: Smiley & West: Susannah Heschel (PRI) Susannah Heschel, the Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, is writing a study of Jewish scholars of Islam who flourished from the 1830s through the 1930s, and their impact at the time on the relationship between the two religions. Read more. In the News: Gingrich's Electability Argument Doesn't Make Much Sense (The Atlantic) The Atlantic recently asked Assistant Professor of Government Brendan Nyhan to weigh in on Newt Gingrich’s claim that he is the GOP presidential candidate most capable of winning the general election. Read more. Feature: Leading Voices in Higher Education: Cathy Davidson As the Dartmouth community looks to the future through strategic planning, ideas from beyond campus are critical to the conversation. Today, January 26, humanities scholar Cathy Davidson discusses Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and Learn. Her talk begins at 5 p.m. in Filene Auditorium in Moore Hall. CU-Boulder No. 1 for Peace Corps volunteers for second straight year For the second straight year, CU-Boulder is ranked No. 1 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers with 112 undergraduate alumni currently serving around the world. “Our No. 1 Peace Corps ranking for volunteer service is tangible evidence of something we have always known: our students and graduates are service-oriented and down-to-earth, working tirelessly to benefit communities around the globe,” said Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano. “It emphasizes how CU-Boulder’s civically engaged students go on to become service-oriented citizens at home and abroad.” Each year since 2004, CU-Boulder has ranked in the top three schools in the nation for Peace Corps volunteers -- three times as the No. 2 school and four times at No. 3. “We have a track record of attracting adventurous students who also have a hunger to serve, particularly in underdeveloped nations,” said Peter Simons, director of CU-Boulder’s Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement. The Peace Corps is one of 12 programs overseen by CU-Boulder's Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement. In 2010, CU-Boulder became part of the Peace Corps Master’s International program, which allows volunteers to combine Peace Corps service with a master’s degree program and receive credit for their Peace Corps service abroad. In the 50 years since the Peace Corps was founded, more than 200,000 volunteers have fanned out across the globe working on everything from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation. More than 2,300 CU-Boulder alumni have served as Peace Corps volunteers, No. 5 all-time.Photo Gallery: CU-Boulder and the Peace CorpsGlobal Engagement, Civic EngagementServing Colorado. Engaged in the World., Outreachvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); CU-Boulder-led team to assess decline of Arctic sea ice in Alaska's Beaufort Sea A national research team led by the University of Colorado Boulder is embarking on a two-year, multi-pronged effort to better understand the impacts of environmental factors associated with the continuing decline of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean. The team will use tools ranging from unmanned aircraft and satellites to ocean buoys in order to understand the characteristics and changes in Arctic sea ice, which was at 1.67 million square miles during September 2011, more than 1 million square miles below the 1979-2000 monthly average sea ice extent for September -- an area larger than Texas and California combined. Critical ocean regions north of the Alaskan coast, like the Beaufort Sea and the Canada Basin, have experienced record warming and decreased sea ice extent unprecedented in human memory, said CU-Boulder Research Professor James Maslanik, who is leading the research effort. The team will be targeting the Beaufort Sea, considered a “marginal ice zone” where old and thick multiyear sea ice has failed to survive during the summer melt season in recent years, said Maslanik of CU-Boulder’s Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research in CU’s engineering college. Such marginal ice zones are characterized by extensive ice loss and a strong “ice-albedo” feedback. “Sea ice is lost when the darker ocean absorbs more sunlight in the form of heat in the summers, resulting in potentially thinner sea ice that re-forms the following winter,” Maslanik said. “This positive feedback between heat absorption by the ocean and accelerated melting becomes reinforcing in itself.” Marginal ice zones also are characterized by significant human and marine mammal activity, he said. There was a record loss of sea ice cover over the Arctic in 2007, he said. “In some areas of the Arctic Ocean the multiyear ice rebounded, but in the Beaufort Sea we did not see that kind of multiyear ice persistence like we used to see,” said Maslanik, who also is a research professor in the aerospace engineering sciences department. “The biggest question is whether places like the Beaufort Sea and adjacent Canada Basin have passed a ‘tipping point’ and now are essentially sub-Arctic zones where ice disappears each summer,” he said. Such ice loss could be causing fundamental changes in ocean conditions, including earlier annual blooms of phytoplankton, which are microscopic plant-like organisms that drive the marine food web. The vast majority of climate scientists believe shrinking Arctic sea ice in recent decades is due to rising temperatures primarily caused by human activities that pump huge amounts of heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The new $3 million study led by Maslanik, “The Marginal Ice Zone Observations and Processes EXperiment,” or MIZOPEX, is being funded by NASA. The team will undertake extensive airborne surface mapping using a variety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS, comparing the results with data collected by a fleet of satellites from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Japanese space agency. Unlike satellites, small, unmanned aircraft can fly below the clouds, observe the same location continuously for hours and make more precise measurements of sea ice composition and sea surface temperatures. Maslanik and his CU-Boulder team previously used unmanned aircraft to assess ice conditions both in the Arctic and in Antarctica. The MIZOPEX arsenal also will include floating buoys that measure ocean temperatures. CU-Boulder engineering faculty members Scott Palo and Dale Lawrence and their graduate students are converting miniaturized versions of dropsondes -- standard weather reconnaissance devices designed to be dropped from aircraft and capture data as they fall toward Earth -- into the buoys that will be deployed by the UAS. The modified dropsondes, which were developed at CU-Boulder for use in Antarctica, will be combined with CU-designed miniature unmanned aircraft that will land on the ocean near sea ice floes. Such floes are critical to several species of Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, walruses and seals. The buoys and unmanned craft will collect sea surface and subsurface temperatures to about a meter deep, while the overflying unmanned planes and satellites measure temperatures at the surface, Maslanik said. “We want to know if the warming is just at the ocean surface or if there is additional heat getting into the mixed layers of the upper ocean, either from absorbed sunlight or from ocean currents, that could be contributing to sea ice melt.” The team plans to gather information over 24-hour cycles to determine how the ocean and ice are reacting to atmospheric changes. “Understanding what’s happening in the water is critical to forecasting what will happen to ice in the near term, as well as in the decades to come,” said MIZOPEX team scientist Betsy Weatherhead of CU-Boulder’s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences. “We’ve never had the data before,” Weatherhead said. “With this new instrumentation, we’ll be able to ask questions and test theories about the drivers of ice melt.” The MIZOPEX effort involves CU-Boulder, NASA, Fort Hays State University in Kansas, Brigham Young University, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, NOAA, the University of Washington and Columbia University. Ball Aerospace Systems Group of Boulder also is collaborating on the project. Other MIZOPEX project scientists from CU include Brian Argrow, Sandra Castro, Ian Crocker, William Emery, Eric Frew and Mark Tschudi. Argrow directs the CU-headquartered Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles, a university-government-industry partnership for the development and application of unmanned vehicle systems. For more information on MIZOPEX visit http://ccar.colorado.edu/mizopex/index.html. For more information on CU-Boulder’s Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles visit http://recuv.colorado.edu/. Contact: James Maslanik, 303-492-8974James.Maslanik@colorado.edu Betsy Weatherhead, 303-497-6653Betsy.Weatherhead@noaa.gov Jim Scott, CU media relations, 303-492-3114Jim.Scott@colorado.edu“The biggest question is whether places like the Beaufort Sea and adjacent Canada Basin have passed a ‘tipping point’ and now are essentially sub-Arctic zones where ice disappears each summer,” said CU-Boulder Research Professor James Maslanik, who is leading the research effort.Engineering, Environment, InstitutesDiscovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Research Collaborations CU-Boulder ranked No. 1 for Peace Corps volunteers for second straight year For the second straight year, the University of Colorado Boulder is ranked No. 1 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers with 112 undergraduate alumni currently serving around the world, the Peace Corps announced today. CU-Boulder is ranked the No. 5 all-time school for volunteers with 2,317 alumni who have served in the Peace Corps since it was established in 1961. “For the second year in a row, CU-Boulder has produced more Peace Corps volunteers than any other university in the nation,” said Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams. “CU fosters civic engagement and participation, and students graduate from CU with the language and cross-cultural skills necessary to make them successful during their 27 months of Peace Corps service.” The University of Washington ranked No. 2 for large schools this year with 110 undergraduate alumni serving. Also in the top five, in descending order, were the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Florida and the University of Michigan. “Our No. 1 Peace Corps ranking for volunteer service is tangible evidence of something we have always known: Our students and graduates are service-oriented and down-to-earth, working tirelessly to benefit communities around the globe,” said Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano. “It emphasizes how CU-Boulder’s civically engaged students go on to become service-oriented citizens at home and abroad.” The Peace Corps ranks its top volunteer-producing schools annually according to the size of the student body. Large schools have more than 15,000 undergraduates, medium-sized schools have between 5,000 and 15,000 undergraduates, and small schools have fewer than 5,000 undergraduates. The George Washington University ranked first among medium-sized schools with 78 undergraduate alumni currently serving and the University of Mary Washington ranked highest among small schools with 29 undergraduate alumni serving. The University of Florida ranked as the top producing school for graduate school alumni volunteers with 30. Each year since 2004, CU-Boulder has ranked in the top three schools in the nation for Peace Corps volunteers -- three times as the No. 2 school and four times at No. 3. “We have a track record of attracting adventurous students who also have a hunger to serve, particularly in underdeveloped nations,” said Peter Simons, director of CU-Boulder’s Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement. In 2010, CU-Boulder became part of the Peace Corps Master’s International program, which allows volunteers to combine Peace Corps service with a master’s degree program and receive credit for their Peace Corps service abroad. For more information about the Peace Corps at CU-Boulder, call the campus recruiting office at 303-492-8454 or visit http://www.colorado.edu/iece/peacecorps/. FACT SHEET CU-Boulder Peace Corps Volunteers -- CU-Boulder is ranked No. 1 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers with 112 undergraduate alumni currently serving. -- CU-Boulder is ranked the No. 5 all-time school for volunteers with 2,317 alumni who have served in the Peace Corps since it was established in 1961. -- Each year since 2004, CU-Boulder has ranked in the top three schools in the nation for Peace Corps volunteers -- two times as the No. 1 school, three times as the No. 2 school and four times at No. 3. -- The Peace Corps is one of 12 campus programs overseen by CU-Boulder’s Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement. -- The CU-Boulder academic experience stresses rigorous coursework and hands-on research opportunities, enabling undergraduate and graduate students to put their knowledge to use through a variety of critical thinking, leadership development and service-learning opportunities. -- CU-Boulder is one of a select group of public and private universities nationwide participating in the Peace Corps Master’s International program. Contact: Peter Simons, 303-492-1962 Greg Swenson, CU media relations, 303-492-3113“Our No. 1 Peace Corps ranking for volunteer service is tangible evidence of something we have always known: Our students and graduates are service-oriented and down-to-earth, working tirelessly to benefit communities around the globe,” said Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano. “It emphasizes how CU-Boulder’s civically engaged students go on to become service-oriented citizens at home and abroad.”Academics, Outreach, Global Engagement CU-Boulder and the Peace Corps CU-Boulder has a long history of alumni joining the Peace Corps Photo: Caption: Kristen Mayer graduated from CU-Boulder with a bachelor's degree in French and anthropology in 2009. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa from 2009-11 as a health educator. Photo: Caption: Evan Taylor worked as the CU-Boulder Peace Corps coordinator from 2009-10. He volunteered as a Peace Corps health educator in Mali, Africa from 2006-08 Photo: Caption: Fishing boat in Mali Africa, where CU-Boulder Peace Corps coordinator Evan Taylor volunteered as a Peace Corps health educator from 2006-08. Photo: Caption: Julie Fast graduated from CU-Boulder in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in integrative physiology. She worked as a Peace Corps community health volunteer from 2008-10 in Cajamarca, Peru. Photo: Caption: CU-Boulder Peace Corps coordinator Alea Richardson worked in Ecuador as a Peace Corps community health volunteer from 2008-10. Photo: Caption: Kevin Wheeler (left) graduated from CU-Boulder with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 1997, before returning to complete a master's degree in the same field in 2000. He served in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic working on water purifying systems from 2002-04. Serving Colorado. Engaged in the World., Outreach, Research & Creative Works, Teachingvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Violence against women topic of documentary screening Campus FLAME, ISU's on-campus feminist group, hosted a screening of the documentary, "Until the Violence Stops" on Wednesday evening in Schroeder Hall. IU's Wilk appointed to anthropology association's climate change task force IU's GLBT Alumni Association gathers Jan. 27-29 for annual celebration India's ambassador to the U.S. to speak at Indiana University Feb. 2 Environmental science new major at Bryan Bryan College has introduced a major in environmental science, a cross-disciplinary program that seeks to train scientists to address issues from a systemic, rather than a cellular level. Read More » MHC Alumnae Rise in Peace Corps Ranking Mount Holyoke College has moved up three spots this year on the Peace Corps' top 25 list of small schools producing Peace Corps volunteers. UPDATED LOCATION: Marist Plans Memorial Service for Students Lost in Off-Campus Fire UPDATED LOCATION: Marist Plans Memorial Service for Students Lost in Off-Campus Fire 'Resonance" Showcases Alma at Detroit Opera House A concert that will “resonate” to a varied audience at an historic venue in downtown Detroit will showcase the talents and accomplishments of Alma College students. Imani Winds Quintet Explores Cultural Collaborations One of North America’s premier wind quintets known for its dynamic playing, diversified sound and unusual cultural collaborations will appear at Alma College. Geneva Student-Athletes Honored by PAC 53 Geneva student-athletes were placed on the PAC Fall 2011 Academic Honor Roll. The Long Island Campus Welcomes New Academic Dean SJC Welcomes Woodrow Wilson Fellow Anil Singh-Molares Traffic Alert Campus Life On the morning of Jan. 24, the Wertheim Performing Arts Center will be the site of an event sponsored by the FIU College Republicans. Please be aware that there will be increased traffic in the southeast corner of the Modesto Maidique Campus starting before 9 a.m. through around Noon. Parking [...] FIYou: Eric Brewe Campus Life Name: Eric Brewe Hometown: Long Beach, Ind. Job Title/Department: Assistant Professor of Science Education, Department of Teaching and Learning Campus: Modesto A. Maidique Campus In a nutshell: My job is to promote learning science by teaching courses for high school teachers on teaching science, by teaching physics courses that promote [...] Study in paradise Freeze Frame Evan Burr, a business management major, and Stephanie de la Rocha, an English major, enjoy a tranquil morning in front of Primera Casa near the GC Fountain. FIU announces the naming of the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Campus Life Florida International University is pleased to announce that its top-rated hospitality school has been named the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Designated in honor of the Chaplin family, the School will continue to provide cutting-edge management education for students who intend to pursue careers in the hospitality and [...] FIU Center for Leadership hosts Miami Leadership Summit In the World The FIU Center for Leadership hosted nearly 100 of Greater Miami’s top business, community and civic leaders at the Miami Leadership Summit Jan. 17. The summit was the brainchild of President Emeritus Modesto A. Maidique. The group developed specific ideas to position the region as a global competitor economically, culturally [...] DSU to hold Scrubs Camp March 23rd Area high school students will have an opportunity to explore a variety of health career options during the DSU 4th Annual Scrubs Camp on Friday, March 23, 2012 at Dakota State University. Men’s Basketball Falls at A&M-Corpus Christi, 74-68 Men's Basketball Corpus Christi, Texas – Eddie Rios and Matt Staff had 18 points apiece, but it wasn't enough to carry the Texas State (8-11, 1-5 SLC) men's basketball team to a win as it fell to A&M-Corpus Christi (4-15, 3-4 SLC) 74-68 tonight at the American Bank Center. Diamond Ford Scores Her 1,000th Career Point In 73-67 Win Over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Women's Basketball Diamond Ford scored her 1,000th career point as part of Texas State’s 73-67 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Wednesday at Strahan Coliseum. The Bobcats have now won three straight home games to begin Southland Conference play for the first time since 2004-05. Box Score l Postgame Notes Enrollment up at PJC for the spring 2012 semester Weekender: Local Thrills, Plus Some Chills This week BU Today launches Weekender, a weekly listing of area happenings both on and off campus that will run each Thursday. Plus, BU Today asks readers to do everybody a favor and tell us where to go. Got some other ideas about weekend events that readers shouldn’t miss? Write them up in the comment [...] NEIDL Goes Public John R. Murphy and Ronald Corley may be the most highly educated tour guides in Boston. Murphy, a School of Medicine professor of medicine and microbiology, researches the ways that bacterial protein toxins get into cells. Corley, a MED professor and chair of microbiology, investigates immune responses to viruses. But much of their time recently [...] All-Nighters Hazardous to Health, Grades, Happiness Every night, nearly 60 percent of Americans are awake and staring at the ceiling when they should be in the arms of Morpheus. We are a nation of insomniacs, according to a string of studies, most recently a 2011 poll of 1,500 adults by the National Sleep Foundation. And when it comes to sleep deprivation, [...] Lunch, Anyone? Campus Trolley Food trucks come and go at BU, but Campus Trolley has stayed put since 1988, when it started serving Lebanese fare on the busy corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Granby Street. The diminutive red trolley, which draws a long lunch line even in January, is a whimsical counterpoint to nearby Warren Towers. Nadim Kiwan and [...] Bulldog Basketball Hits The Road To Face Pittsburg State General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman Basketball teams will head to Pittsburg, Kan. for a Wednesday night contest against the Gorillas. The women will try to avenge a one-point loss to the nationally-ranked Gorilla team while the men will be looking for a season sweep over Pittsburg State. Tune in to all the action on 104.7 FM KRES beginning at 5:20 p.m. Gorillas Dominate Glass to Down 'Dogs Men's Basketball PITTSBURG, Kan. - - Sophomore Isaac Gardner led all Bulldogs with 16 points, while freshman Seth Jackson added 12, but the Truman men’s basketball team struggled to keep the host Pitt State Gorillas off the glass in a 73-56 defeat on Wednesday night. McHenry's Triple-Double Not Enough As Bulldogs Fall Short Women's Basketball PITTSBURG, Kan. – After leading by as many as 15 with 3:06 left in the first half, the Truman women’s basketball team let their guard down in the second half to fall 73-68 against Pittsburg State University (Kan.) on Wednesday evening. Statesmen Hand Truman Home Dual Loss Wrestling KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Three pin fall wins by the William Penn Statesmen lifted the visitors to a 27-16 victory over the Truman wrestling team on Wednesday night in Pershing Arena. The Bulldogs got wins from Alex Maus, Devon Fenstermaker, Josh Wells and Helmut Rentschler. African-American History Month Program at UA Promotes Community Ties Events The University of Alabama Crossroads Community Center invites the campus and community to participate in a variety of events throughout February during African-American History Month. UA in the News: January 25, 2012 UA in the News UA accounting program ranked No. 20 in Public Accounting Report survey – UA program tells couple’s story of raising autistic son – UA psychology prof researches social media – Minimester to begin soon – and more… Woodcuts by Daniel F. Dickhut on display at the Neville Public Museum's 67tH Art Annual Exhibit Seven large woodcut prints by the late Daniel F. Dickhut, founder of the art discipline at St. Norbert College and first lay art professor at the college, are on display through Sunday, Feb. 5, at... St. Norbert College launches new mobile website St. Norbert College has just unveiled its SNC Mobile website, a convenient source of campus news, athletics, directions, emergency information and more for mobile-device users. Using SNC... Celebrate Winter Running with the Seroogy's Valentine Run/Walk and the St. Norbert T.R.I.P.S. Program. Beat the winter blues and celebrate winter running at the 7th Annual Seroogy's Valentine Run/Walk on Saturday, February 11th. Seroogy's Chocolates, located in Downtown De Pere, at 8 a.m. The... St. Norbert College Language Services to offer Tastebud Traveler Tuesdays St. Norbert College language services will offer non-credit cultural cooking classes for adults beginning in February. "Tastebud Traveler Tuesdays" will give participants the chance to prepare and... St. Norbert College alumni named Forty Under 40 winners "The Business Journal Serving Greater Milwaukee" has named St. Norbert College alumni Chris Koszuta (Class of 2001) and Lyle Landowski (Class of 2004) among the list of winners of their annual Forty... Study: Off-campus college party hosts drink more than attendees Many Hands Make Light-Hearted Work: Family-Friendly Piano Bash to Showcase Virtuosos’ Flying Fingers, Feb. 4 and 5 MOSCOW, Idaho – The 2012 Lionel Hampton School of Music Piano Bash promises a spectacular display of flying fingers as over 30 virtuoso pianists, including faculty, students and community piano teachers, play together. The pieces range from two people tickling out a number, to up to ten people using as many as six pianos, simultaneously. “There is something for everyone,” s... TU Law Welcomes the US Attorneys Office for On Campus Interviews TU Law Welcomes the US Attorney's Office for On-Campus Interviews UCLA historian's book looks at Arab uprisings, their common origins and different paths UCLA historian James Gelvin's "The Arab Uprisings" offers a brief but comprehensive, nation-by-nation assessment of the recent unrest in the Middle East. UCLA summit looks at future of water in Southern California Participants from universities, water agencies, nonprofits and the private sector will discuss the latest research, technologies and policies at the Jan. 27 event. Teen to meet 11 strangers who saved his life by donating blood, platelets On Jan. 27 at UCLA, Donovan Ho, 17, will express his gratitude to the donors who helped make his 2010 heart transplant a success. UCLA Headlines January 25, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Stem Cell Therapy Helps Improve Vision Preliminary results from clinical trials in which Dr. Steven Schwartz, the Ahmanson Professor of Ophthalmology and chief of the retina division at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute,... Incoming college students more liberal on hot-button political, social issues, survey finds When it comes to same-sex marriage, affirmative action and educational access for undocumented students, support among the nation's freshmen is rising. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University's Nadine Aubry Elected Fellow Of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics cit Carnegie Mellon University's Nadine Aubry has been awarded the distinction of fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) for her outstanding work in the field of aerospace through her pioneering contributions to fluid dynamics. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Mechanical Engineering Students Win Communitas Award for Food Fundraiser cit Communitas awards, supported by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, recognize exceptional organizations, businesses and individuals that give unselfishly to benefit their communities. [Women's Basketball] Coyote women look to rebound against Bethel and Tabor this week LIVE VIDEOLIVE AUDIOLIVE STATSThe Kansas Wesleyan Women's Basketball team is looking to rebound from a disappointing loss to Bethany on Saturday night as the Coyotes take on Bethel College and Tabor College this week as Kansas Conference play continues. Wesleyan heads to North Newton on Thursday to take on Bethel and will host Tabor on Saturday at Mabee Arena.Both games will be streamed live on the KCAC Broadcast Network on kcacsports.com. Live Audio and Live Stats will also be available online at kwucoyotes.com. The games can also be heard locally on the radio on Classic Hits 104.9 FM with Mike Hammett and Justin Dean on the call for the Coyotes. [Men's Basketball] Coyote men continue season this week against Bethel and Tabor LIVE VIDEOLIVE AUDIOLIVE STATSThe Kansas Wesleyan men's basketball team continues its season this week on the road at Bethel on Thursday and hosting Tabor on Saturday.Both games will be streamed live on the KCAC Broadcast Network on kcacsports.com. Live Audio and Live Stats will also be available online at kwucoyotes.com. The games can also be heard locally on the radio on Classic Hits 104.9 FM with Mike Hammett and Justin Dean on the call for the Coyotes. LU Band to March through Historic Black Towns New Fluorescent Dyes Highlight Neuronal Activity UC San Diego News Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have created a new generation of fast-acting fluorescent dyes that optically highlight electrical activity in neuronal membranes. The work is published in this week’s online Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers Induce Alzheimer’s Neurons From Pluripotent Stem Cells UC San Diego News Led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, scientists have, for the first time, created stem cell-derived, in vitro models of sporadic and hereditary Alzheimer’s disease (AD), using induced pluripotent stem cells from patients with the much-dreaded neurodegenerative disorder. Dawn of Social Networks UC San Diego News Ancient humans may not have had the luxury of updating their Facebook status, but social networks were nevertheless an essential component of their lives, a new study suggests. Rare Posters, Drawings From the Spanish Civil War on View at Geisel Library Through May 11, 2012 UC San Diego News “So There Will Be No Forgetting: Images from the Spanish Civil War,” an exhibit of materials from the Mandeville Special Collections Library’s Southworth Collection, will be on view at UC San Diego’s Geisel Library from January 23 through May 11, 2012. Four Breast Cancer-Related Studies Seeking Participants UC San Diego News An active lifestyle and a healthy diet can help you feel more energetic, control your weight, help you sleep better, and reduce your risk of many diseases. Professor Jonathan Lethem Nominated for National Book Critics Circle Award Faculty Professor Jonathan Lethem's latest book, the career-spanning collection of essays The Ecstasy of Influence: Nonfictions, Etc., has been nominated for a prestigious National Book Critics Circle award for criticism. The 2011 awards will be announced on March 8 in Manhattan. Lethem previously received the National Book Critics Circle award for fiction for his 1999 novel Motherless Brooklyn. New martial arts class coming to rec center Campus Beginning Feb. 2, the Student Fitness Center will have a new class available, Introduction to Martial Arts. IDOT agreements to add more safety, beauty to Uptown Normal Bloomington/Normal The Town of Normal signed an agreement last week with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the building of an overhead walkway for the new multimodal Uptown Station that will offer passengers an easy, safe way to cross active rail lines. Lt. Gov. calls for change in community colleges State Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon addressed the need for educational reform within two-year institutions in a report released on Thursday, Jan. 19. Ill. receives an "A" for smoke-free air and "D" for cigarette tax State The State of Tobacco Control 2012 report was released by the American Lung Association on Jan. 19, which sheds light on each state's ability to make progress in four categories based on policies to save lives and cut healthcare costs. Gossip may serve a social purpose, study shows National/Global According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, gossip may serve a higher purpose than proving the premise for primetime television shows such as "Gossip Girl" and "Pretty Little Liars." CCC Press Receives Driehaus Grant Driehaus Foundation helps fund Columbia College Chicago Press publication, “Architecture of Segregation,” a volume of essays focused on the relationship between place and race. [Men's Basketball] Lions Wear Down Royals Costa Mesa, CA- On Tuesday, Hope International was worn down by Vanguard as they fell 84-66. Sophomore Matt Green had the hot hand again as he led the Royals in scoring with 21 points. Junior Kris Rosales contributed 17 points. JMU Professor Receives Outstanding Faculty Award Graduate psychology professor Dr. Anne Stewart embodies James Madison Universitys challenge to students, faculty and alumni to be the ... MAKING ENDS MEET: Students learn hardships of life on limited income About 50 students, most from East Carolina University?s Department of Child Development and Family Relations, gathered at the Mendenhall Student Center on Wednesday to learn what it feels like to support a family on limited income. [Men's Basketball] Cochran brings size to Bethel Bluffton High School center Keith Cochran has signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and basketball careers at Bethel College. [Women's Basketball] Lady Jays can't keep up in second half Leavenworth, Kan. – The Tabor College women's basketball team struggled to keep up on the scoreboard in the second half as the Lady Jays fell to the Spires of the University of St. Mary by the score of 61-48 Wednesday night in Leavenworth, Kan. [Baseball] Ladner's Hutton named to All-Canadian First Team Ladner's Jeff Hutton has been named to the 2011 All-Canadian First Team by the Canadian Baseball Network following his outstanding senior season for the Tabor College Blue Jays.Read more: http://www.delta-optimist.com/entertainment/Ladner+Hutton+named+Canadian+First+Team/6025188/story.html#ixzz1kImajKrM [Women's Basketball] Lady Jays fall to nationally ranked builders Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College women's basketball team fell to current KCAC leader and nationally ranked Southwestern College by the score of 73-35 Saturday night in Hillsboro, Kan. [Women's Outdoor Track & Field] Peggese throws her way to nationals Concordia, Neb. – Tabor College senior Jasmine Peggese has punched her ticket to the NAIA national indoor track and field meet after her performance at the Polardog Invitational, hosted by Concordia University in Seward, Neb. [Men's Basketball] Bluejays knock off nationally ranked Moundbuilders Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College men's basketball team rode a big second half to down the nationally ranked Southwestern College Moundbuilders by the score of 80-65 Saturday night in Hillsboro, Kan. University of Idaho Enrolls Highest Number of New National Merit Scholars in NW Top number of new student scholars among public institutions in the Northwest MOSCOW, Idaho – The best and the brightest students who started college this academic year in the Northwest go to the University of Idaho. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s recently released 2010-11 annual report, the University of Idaho has more new National Merit Scholars than any other publi... Nellis Outlines University’s Statewide Impact, Supports Executive Budget Recommendations for Higher Ed MOSCOW, Idaho – The human capital at the University of Idaho – students, faculty, staff, partners and alumni – moves the state’s economy forward and is an unparalleled investment for the state. That’s the message that M. Duane Nellis, university president, delivered today to members of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on behalf of the state’s land-grant university. ... In Memoriam – Karen Turinia With much sadness, I share news of the death of a member of our community, Karen Turinia. With her sister and her daughter by her side, Karen peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, January 19. FIRE AT THEME HOUSE - UPDATE UPDATE: 11:45 AM A fire was reported at 4:12 AM on January 25, 2012, at a residential theme house occupied by the Tiger Athletic Club (TAC). The theme house, located on College Road at the edge of the campus, housed nine students and is a total loss. The origin of the fire is still under investigation. The fire alarms functioned, and all students in the house at the time evacuated the building. UCLA Headlines January 23, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Stem Cell Therapy Helps Improve Vision The New York Times, the Associated Press, the Washington Post, BBC News, Britain's Financial Times, Britain's Telegraph, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” a Nature blog,... Life and achievements of Winston Doby celebrated at Royce Hall Hundreds of people led by Chancellor Gene Block braved intermittent rain to celebrate the life of Winston Doby, a legendary champion of student diversity and access whose 40-plus years in university service left an indelible impact on UCLA, the University of California and generations of students. Doby died Nov. 10 in Los Angeles at age 71 of cancer. UCLA Headlines January 24, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Stem Cell Therapy Helps Improve Vision Preliminary results from clinical trials in which Dr. Steven Schwartz, the Ahmanson Professor of Ophthalmology and chief of the retina division at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute, and... Young breast cancer survivors face serious quality-of-life challenges Treatment can result in a slew of problems, from severe psychological distress and infertility to premature menopause and weight gain, a UCLA study found. Nobel Prize-winning scientist to speak at UCLA on climate wars, sign books Michael Mann, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, will speak at the UCLA School of Law and sign copies of his new book, "The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars." Yale acquires oral history of choral conductor Sir David Willcocks Yale News Sterling Memorial Library has acquired a substantial collection of interviews on the prominent choral conductor and composer, Sir David Willcocks. Michael Wishnie is appointed the William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law Yale News Michael J. Wishnie, the newly designated William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law, focuses his teaching, scholarship and law practice on immigration, labor and employment, habeus corpus, civil rights, government transparency, and veterans’ law. Dr. Steven Southwick is designated as the inaugural Greenberg Professor Yale News Dr. Steven Southwick, newly named as the inaugural Greenberg Professor of Psychiatry, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Resilience, is a recognized expert on the psychological and neurobiological effects of extreme psychological trauma. Yale study: How suppressing the immune system may prevent type 1 diabetes Yale News A new study at Yale School of Medicine has uncovered the mechanism by which a targeted suppression of the immune system may prevent type 1 diabetes or induce sustained remission. The study appears in Science Translational Medicine. In memoriam: Earle Gister Yale News Earle Gister, an influential figure in the acting world and a faculty member at the Yale School of Drama for two decades, died Jan. 22 at his home in New Haven. He was 77. CANCER RESEARCH: Grant aids in development of screening test An East Carolina University researcher is developing a screening test for prostate cancer with help from a $50,000 grant from Triad Golfers Against Cancer. SELF-REPORTED: ECU baseball coach to serve two-week suspension East Carolina University Director of Athletics Terry Holland announced Tuesday that Pirate head baseball coach Billy Godwin will serve a two-week suspension without pay as a department-imposed corrective action for a self-reported National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) violation that involved impermissible housing benefits for volunteer coaches. ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE: ECU, community colleges debut new program High school seniors searching for an affordable nursing degree are being recruited for a new program this fall at East Carolina University and four area community colleges. THINKING BIG: Arnold encourages ECU audience to overcome life's obstacles Dr. Jennifer Arnold encouraged a midday audience in the East Carolina Heart Institute auditorium to achieve their goals by thinking big, her motto for overcoming obstacles. [Men's Bowling] Men's Bowling: MMC Relishes Early Success; Sights Set on National Tournament The 2011-2012 Martin Methodist men's bowling season started out with high expectations. The previous season yielded impressive individual results having two bowlers rank in the top 50 individually, however as a team they failed to make the National tournament. Having only lost one senior starter (Anthony Szeluga), the men's team seemed poised to take advantage of an extremely talented group of freshman for the current season. Some of the returning players included: Michael Poirier, Senior; Riley Buchholz, Senior; Ben Biddy, Senior; Chase Hayes, Junior; Jonathan Rodriguez, Junior; Aaron Davidson, Sophomore. UC Irvine astronomer co-authors massive galaxy birth study UC Irvine astronomer and key author Julie Wardlow can be reached at 949-824-9136. TIAA-CREF One-On-One Consultations (1/26/2012) 01/26/2012 Start Date: 1/26/2012 Start Time: 8:00 AMEnd Date: 1/26/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - 17 South LaneTIAA Consultations Caffeine: Socially (1/25/2012) 01/25/2012 Start Date: 1/25/2012 Start Time: 8:00 PMEnd Date: 1/25/2012 End Time: 10:00 PMUnion College - Wold HouseCome see the social aspects of Caffeine with an open mic/Karaoke night. BINGO (1/25/2012) 01/25/2012 Start Date: 1/25/2012 Start Time: 8:00 PMEnd Date: 1/25/2012 End Time: 9:30 PMUnion College - Sorum HouseDid not get enough BINGO this weekend? Come win some amazing prizes like gift cards to you favorite restaurants and decling balance. Philosophy Club (1/25/2012) 01/25/2012 Start Date: 1/25/2012 Start Time: 5:00 PMEnd Date: 1/25/2012Union College - HumanitiesCome to discuss this week's topic: What is Religion? Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/25/2012) 01/25/2012 Start Date: 1/25/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/25/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Labs Size Up New Guidelines for Rodent Cages January 23 - Joseph Thulin, DVM, Director of the Biomedical Resource Center, comments on the NIH’s new guidelines for rodent housing and care. National Public Radio Birmingham-Southern College to present Holocaust exhibit and speaker series in February and March Birmingham-Southern will launch an educational exhibit and lecture series beginning Monday, Feb. 6, to facilitate a platform for understanding what led to and what happened during the Holocaust, from 1933 to 1945. Survival Rates for Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplants Top in Nation UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and UCSF Medical Center are rated as over performers with the best overall survival rates for children and adults who undergo brone marrow transplants, according a review by the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. UCSF Releases Second Version of Mobile App for Information to Go UCSF is offering a new version of its mobile app to keep news and information about the University handy for people on the go. Gladstone Scientists Identify Protein that Contributes to Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease Scientists at the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institutes have identified a protein that exacerbates symptoms of Parkinson’s disease — a discovery that could one day lead to new treatments for people who suffer from this devastating neurodegenerative illness. ‘American Whistleblower Tour’ coming to Auburn University Jan. 30 Campus Announcement AUBURN - The Auburn University School of Accountancy has arranged for Auburn to be one of this year's stops on the "American Whistleblower Tour: Essential Voices for Accountability." A public panel discussion will take place Monday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at 113A Lowder Hall and will feature prominent whistleblowers Sherron Watkins, speaking about the [...] Auburn forestry researchers create booklet to help landowners map property online Faculty AUBURN - Most landowners know every inch of their property – fences, timber stands, steams, pastures, hills, everything – yet they don't know what the property looks like from above or on a map. Auburn University forestry researcher John Gilbert kept encountering this situation as he conducted a study for the School of Forestry and [...] IU's Wilk appointed to anthropology association's climate change task force IU's GLBT Alumni Association gathers Jan. 27-29 for annual celebration India's ambassador to the U.S. to speak at Indiana University Feb. 2 Michelle Yoshida Named MAAC Swimmer Of The Week Women's Swimming and Diving Michelle Yoshida earned her second MAAC Female Swimmer of the Week honor of the season. Coaches vs. Cancer Men's Basketball Coaches will lace up for Coaches vs. Cancer this weekend during their home games against Iona Friday night at 7pm and Marist at 1pm on Sunday. Katie Cizynski of Women's Basketball Shares Her Story Women's Basketball Katie Cizynski of the women's basketball team shares her family story and encourages everyone to make it out to the game Friday night to support Play 4Kay. Randolph College's Maier Museum of Art Hosts Ninth Annual Love at the Maier Event The two-part celebration features presentations and a hands-on activity for children A Treat For Ears, Eyes And Wallet: Great Music And Dance, at A Great Price, at Rutgers in Newark A tight entertainment budget goes a long way if you come to Rutgers-Newark for concerts and dance events. Rutgers Researcher Exploring Effects of Racism on Immune System Armed with a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, a Rutgers researcher is exploring the effects of multiple layers of racism on an individual’s immune system as well. Naa Oyo Kwate is leading a team conducting the Black LIFE (Linking Inequality, Feelings, and the Environment) Study. International Film Festival Highlights Women's History Month Program at Rutgers-Newark Women In Media-Newark will present “FootPrints in the City,” their 3rd annual Women’s History Month Film Festival, March 1-3. This festival presents an international array of films that serve to celebrate the indomitable spirit of women. Hot Topic: SOPA, Internet Piracy and Online Culture Two Internet piracy bills that were before Congress prompted online protests, including a 24-hour blackout of Wikipedia, and sparked concerns about censorship. Professor Aram Sinnreich believes the legislation - intended by their sponsors to restrict access to pirated, copyrighted material - would severely restrict online culture. Artspeaks to present indie-folk band David Wax Museum, filmmaker Ari Folman Ari Folman The University of Chicago’s Artspeaks 2012 series will welcome the David Wax Museum for an intimate night of song and conversation on Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Mandel Hall.read more University of Chicago Medicine looks ahead to new brand, new hospital New Hospital Pavilion The University of Chicago Medical Center, one of the leading academic medical institutions in the country, is introducing a new brand as it prepares to open a modern 10-story hospital on its South Side campus next January.read more New chair in Indian studies to commemorate Hindu spiritual leader Diversity The University of Chicago will establish a new visiting professorship in Indian studies, supported by a $1.5 million gift from India’s Ministry of Culture.read more MLK speaker Geoffrey Canada cautions against neglecting young Americans 2012-MLK Commemoration Celebration Welcoming the guests filling Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, President Robert J. Zimmer began the University’s Jan. 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Celebration by reflecting on King’s first major address in Chicago. It was in Rockefeller Chapel that King spoke 56 years earlier.read more Janet Rowley to receive Japan Prize for role in development of targeted cancer therapy cancer therapy Janet Davison Rowley, the Blum-Riese Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine, Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology and Human Genetics at the University of Chicago, will receive the 2012 Japan Prize for Healthcare and Medical Technology. She will share the award with Brian J. Druker, from the Oregon Health and Science University, and Nicholas B.read more Free lunch for faculty and staff in The View this Thursday … WOW! Faculty & Staff Who said "There's no such thing as a free lunch"? Knox in New York: Art Class Goes to NYC, Expands Possibilities "Knox in New York students are exposed to different communities of artists and to a variety of art forms. This experience is transformative," says Professor Lynette Lombard. Princeton Review seeks student comments Princeton Review seeks comments from Knox College students about campus life. The college guidebook also invites students to review the accuracy of its narrative description of Knox. "Into the Woods" Tickets are Now on Sale Title: "Into the Woods" Tickets are Now on Sale Modified: 1/24/2012 3:48 PM Prevention programs topic for annual Marjorie Pay Hinckley lecture Feb. 9 BYU will host J. David Hawkins of the University of Washington as he gives the annual Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center Assembly Hall. Timpanogos Storytelling Conference at BYU Feb. 10-11 The Department of Theatre and Media Arts will join with the City of Orem and BYU’s Division of Continuing Education to present the Sixth Annual Timpanogos Storytelling Conference Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the BYU Conference Center. Stanford's Richard N. Zare to address success at annual BYU lecture Feb. 7 BYU’s Annual Izatt-Christensen Lecture Series will feature Stanford chemist Richard N. Zare Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Varsity Theatre of the Wilkinson Student Center. BYU Theatre Ballet presents "The Snow Queen" Feb. 9-12 The Brigham Young University Theatre Ballet will perform a story of loss, redemption and love found anew during “Ballet in Concert” Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 9-12, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. A matinee will be performed Saturday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. Clarinetist William O. Smith at BYU guest recital Feb. 7 Guest artist William O. Smith will perform a clarinet recital Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. Admission is Free. [Wrestling] Resilient Swede wrestlers building for the future Bob DavidsonSalina JournalJacob Marrs has encountered the several peaks and valleys in his first season as coach of Bethany's wrestling program, which is making its maiden voyage. [Indoor Track and Field] Indoor track competes at KSU Wildcat Invitational Bethany College men and women's indoor track competed for the first time this year at the KSU Wildcat Invitational in Manhattan on Saturday, January 21. [Men's Basketball] Bethel feels growing pains at No. 21 Goshen Landon Booker did all he could to lead the Pilots with 23 points, but it was not enough as a late Bethel rally fell short against the Goshen Maple Leafs 92-84. [Women's Basketball] Lady Pilots Use Second Half Swarm to Pound Goshen Waiting several minutes into the game to "show up" is not typically the recipe for success but once again the Bethel College Lady Pilots delayed their mental arrival Tuesday night before revving up the engine in the second half to trounce host Goshen College 75-40 at Gunden Gymnasium. The first 12 minutes of the game were hideous moments for BC, as they trailed 19-12, showing no immediate signs of life. A media timeout at the 7:58 mark would've been an excellent opportunity for Coach Jody Martinez to blow a gasket, but instead it was the Lady Pilots who got fired up and finished the half on a 23-8 run and held the lead at the intermission 35-27, despite shooting a morbid 11 for 45 from the floor (24%). BU’s Road to Washington Newt Gingrich’s stunning come-from-behind victory in Saturday’s South Carolina Republican presidential primary has thrown a turbulent primary season into further chaos, with no clear GOP front-runner yet emerging just a week before the next big contest, in Florida on January 31. Gingrich captured 40.4 percent of the vote January 21 to Romney’s 27.8 percent, handing [...] High-Heeled Scholarship Academic research often requires great personal sacrifice, like stepping into stilettoes. That was the case for Ashley Mears, who spent three years lugging her portfolio to casting calls and strutting runways in addition to interviewing agents, magazine editors, and models for her new book Pricing Beauty: The Making of a Fashion Model. The College of [...] Solar Storm Hits Earth A record 14 weather and climate disasters, each causing more than $1 billion in damages, hit the United States last year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Now, just weeks into 2012, the Earth is in the midst of the largest solar storm in more than six years. But experts say there’s no [...] Student Injured in Blaze Remains Critical A 19-year old Boston University student who suffered severe head injuries after jumping from the second floor of a burning Allston apartment early Sunday remains in critical condition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The father of Joshua Goldenberg (COM’14) says that while his son’s medical condition had not changed, a neurological examination on Tuesday [...] How Far Would You Go for $20? Remember that hit from TV’s golden era, The Millionaire, about an inexplicably generous rich guy who gave away a fortune each week to a total stranger? This is not that story. In this one, the stranger comes away with only $20, but the story has the advantage of being true. Since September 21, Richard Cook [...] 12.01.25 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Wednesday January 25, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.25 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Wednesday January 25, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.25 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Women's Recruitment - Wednesday January 25, 2012 12.01.25 00:00 ACADEMICS - Drop/Add and counseling - Wednesday January 25, 2012 12.01.25 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Open House - Wednesday January 25, 2012 Men's Hoops Gameday: Texas State at A&M-Corpus Christi Men's Basketball Bobcats vs. Islanders 7 p.m. CT | Corpus Christi, Texas | American Bank Center Live Audio | Live Stats l Live Video l Game Notes l Preview Story FIRE AT TAC HOUSE There was a fire at the Tiger Athletic Club (TAC) House on the edge of the Hampden-Sydney campus in the early morning of Monday, January 25. The fire is under control. One student has been taken to the hospital to Richmond. No other injuries. Further information will follow. Press Release: CMU's Center for the Arts in Society Launches New Media Initiative hss The center will explore the role that new media — digital, networked, computer-mediated and social media — now play in social life, cultural politics and political mobilizations. Press Release: CMU Drama Students Explore Theatrical Boundaries in "Playground: Festival of Independent Student Work" cfa Students will produce and present more than 60 original works in three days, Feb. 2-4. Women's Basketball: Lafayette vs American , 01/28/12 2:00 PM ET Lafayette @ American. Washington, D.C. Swimming & Diving: Lafayette vs Colgate/Army , 01/28/12 1:00 PM ET Colgate/Army. Hamilton, N.Y. Men's Basketball: American vs Lafayette , 01/28/12 1:00 PM ET American @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Men's Basketball: Lafayette vs Colgate , 01/25/12 7:00 PM ET Lafayette @ Colgate. Hamilton, N.Y. Women's Basketball: Colgate vs Lafayette , 01/25/12 7:00 PM ET Colgate @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Early Childhood Conference coming in February Jan 24, 2012 The 23rd annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference is set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18, at Chadron State College. The conference will again feature a wide array of presentations by early childhood professionals. The keynote speaker is Lisa Murphy of upstate New York. Known professionally as the "Ooey Gooey Lady," Murphy has more than 20 years of early childhood experience and delivers many presentations about incorporating play-based activities to the classroom. Displays by vendors and organizations will complement the many workshops and presentations. Participants who register before Feb. 10 will receive a reduced rate. More information about the conference, including registration materials, may be found at www.csc.edu/ecc. International Food Tasting Party tickets go on sale Jan 24, 2012 The Chadron State College International Club has begun selling tickets for its annual Food Tasting Party. The event, which features entertainment and cuisine presented by CSC's international students, will be Saturday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom. Tickets may be purchased from members of the International Club and at the office of Frances Gonzalez in the Strive Learning Center, 308-432-6381. Prices are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for children and students. Legislation would make Armstrong project a reality Jan 24, 2012 If a bill passes the Nebraska State Legislature this session, Chadron State College will have the money needed to expand and renovate the Armstrong Physical Education Building. Sen. John Harms of Scottsbluff and Sen. Lavon Heidemann of Elk Creek on Jan. 17 introduced LB 1019, which, if passed, would allocate more than $22 million for facility projects at CSC and Peru State College, both members of the Nebraska State College System. The legislation calls for $13,702,750 for the Armstrong project. Peru State College's football stadium, the Oak Bowl, would benefit from the remaining $8,602,400. "We are very thankful that Sen. Harms and Sen. Heidemann recognize the need to improve these facilities, and appreciate their work to improve our offerings for students," said Dr. Janie Park, CSC president. "Both the Armstrong Building and the Oak Bowl are showing their age and do not meet the needs of our athletic programs and their many other uses." Park said she will join NSCS chancellor Stan Carpenter, Peru State president Daniel Hansen and student-athletes in a scheduled visit to the appropriations committee Tuesday, Jan. 31. Park said funds from the bill, along with money from the Chadron State Foundation's Vision 2011 fundraising campaign, would provide the finances needed to renovate and expand the aging Armstrong Building. The Armstrong renovation and expansion is one of two facility projects that were included in Vision 2011, the foundation's first-ever multi-million-dollar comprehensive campaign. In October 2011, the foundation announced that more than $16 million had been raised in the $11 million effort. According to the plans, most of the existing Armstrong Building, which opened in 1964, will be retained, with the new construction adjoining the existing facility to the south. The new facility will include a 22,600-square-foot arena with seating for 2,900 spectators, and more than double the size of the existing structure. In addition to the new arena, the plan includes space for classrooms, offices for athletic and sports medicine staff, locker rooms, concessions, ticket sales and storage. Experts: Costa Concordia Could Wreak Ecological Havoc on Italy’s Largest Marine-Protected Area News Releases As salvage crews work to secure the wreck of Costa Concordia to the rocks of her resting place on Giglio island, large waves forecast in the next day and a half could cause the ship to break up or sink. This could dump 2,300 tons or 500,000 gallons of fuel into the intertidal zone of Tuscan Archipelago Natural Park, the largest marine protected area in Italy. An ecotoxicologist from The Institute of Environmental and Human Health at Texas Tech University can discuss the possible outcomes if fuel begins to leak. Texas Tech Debaters Donaghy and Testerman Tops in Nation News Releases Donaghy and Testerman guaranteed their invitation to the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence, a March national tournament open only to the top sixty-four teams in the nation. National Reading Day Features Texas Tech “Pride by Design” News Releases President Guy Bailey reads children’s book co-authored by Professor Michelle Pantoya. Expert: Standing Out in GOP Debates Crucial to Become Winner News Releases With competition increasing in the GOP primaries, the results from today and Thursday’s debates in Florida could reap major rewards for the winner. A Texas Tech debate expert who coaches the current No. 1-rated debate pair in the nation can discuss what’s happened with this year’s debate schedule as well as what needs to happen for a debater to emerge victorious with the party’s nomination. Texas Tech Law School and Lubbock Bar Association Host Community Law School News Releases The Texas Tech University School of Law and the Lubbock County Bar Association host the first Community Law School for the Lubbock area. The Saturday classes are 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4, 11 and 18 in the Lanier Auditorium in the Texas Tech Law School at 1802 Hartford Ave. “The Lubbock County Bar Association is excited to [...] Wake Forest University Students Use Becker’s CPA Exam Review In Achieving Highest CPA Exam Pass Rate in the Nation DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., January 24, 2012 - Becker Professional Education, today announced that students of its partner, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, N.C. achieved the highest pass rate in the nation on the CPA Exam among candidates from nearly 2,000 colleges and universities. Since Wake Forest University began offering Becker’s CPA Exam Review course in 1997, they have earned the top ranking nine times, more than any other university in the country. IU Cinema to host world premiere of silent film score written, conducted by Jacobs School of Music students 'Incite Innovation' is the theme for IU Kelley Business Conference on March 2 New research proves the business case for product philanthropy Diploma News Attention all December 2011 graduates: Diplomas are now ready to be picked up in the Student Affairs department. If there are any questions please contact the Registrar at 229-225-4087.... Advisor Information Current Students ... Foundation Scholarships Scholarships Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.... SWGTC Admissions Policy Other Resources SWGTC Admissions Policy... Forms & Policies Other Resources ... UA Symposium: Using Analytics in Preventing Biological Terrorist Attacks Events A terrorist attack using infectious diseases is considered inevitable by some. The use of analytics to circumvent the intended outcome of such an event by alerting health officials in its earliest possible stages is one of many topics to be presented at the second major analytics symposium scheduled for Feb. 2 and 3 at the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus. UA in the News: January 24, 2012 UA in the News UA couple to tell story of raising son with autism – College of Education dean creates environment of innovation, collaboration – UA professor is documentary filmmaker – UA experts comment on choosing a seat in a classroom, “sleep texting,” and job searches – ODS assists students with disabilities – and more… UA Student News for Jan. 24, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Extended deadline for essay submissions to Mental Health Monologues, Jan. 27 Last Lecture award nominations, Feb. 10 Community Service Center staff applications, Feb. 17 by 5 p.m. Application for Undergraduate Research and Creative [...] New master's program to foster biomedical and clinical research One of the first of its kind in the nation, it will prepare emerging doctors and scientists to turn basic findings into new patient treatments. LU Student to Appear Tomorrow on BET’s “Let’s Stay Together” UTSA College of Business dean steps down to return to teaching UTSA employees: Activate UT EID to access personal information online UTSA reports $56.8 million in research spending in fiscal year 2011 UTSA students participate in national peer education group's annual meeting UTSA Libraries opens new website with features aligned with gateway site Chapel speaker Kevin Jordan The Pittsburgh Steelers chaplain will be in chapel on Wed., Jan. 25. Dr. Jim Belcher to visit Geneva The author of "Deep Church" has two speaking engagements scheduled for Wed., Feb. 1. All-Sports Q&A: Track & Field's James Johnson Track and Field Sophomore sprinter James Johnson sat down with TxStateBobcats.com for the second installment in 2012 of a weekly Q&A with student-athletes from every sport... Texas State Bobcat Club’s Feb. 1 Luncheon Is Sold Out General The Texas State Bobcat Club is excited to announce that its Feb. 1 Bobcat Club Luncheon is sold out and walk-up tickets will be unavailable. This is the second straight year that the February Bobcat Club Luncheon has sold out in advance. Bobcat Cross Country/Track and Field January Newsletter Cross Country, Track and Field The Texas State men's and women's cross country and track & field programs released its January newsletter today. The program produces a monthly publication, and this is the first one of the 2012 calendar year. Men's Track And Field Ranked 14th In South Central Region Track and Field After a strong start to the 2012 indoor season, the Texas State men's track and field team entered the USTFCCCA NCAA Division I regional rankings at No. 14 in the South Central Region USTFCCCA Week #1 Poll (PDF) Jan 24: Study Abroad Fair 'Incite Innovation' is the theme for IU Kelley Business Conference on March 2 New research proves the business case for product philanthropy Local IHOP Restaurants Flip to Help the Kids On Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Rochester IHOP restaurants will be holding a special promotion to provide free kids' meals, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., when a $5 donation per kid is made to Golisano Children's Hospital. Then, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, IHOP restaurants nationwide will be celebrating National Pancake Day with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). [Women's Basketball] Swedes top Coyotes 61-53 LINDSBORG – It just wasn't the Coyotes' night. A lackluster offensive effort coupled with a stellar defensive showing by the Bethany Swedes, Kansas Wesleyan dropped a 61-53 decision on Saturday night at Hahn Gym in Lindsborg. [Men's Basketball] Huge first half sparks Bethany over Coyote men 98-67 LINDSBORG – The first half was something that the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes would like to have forgotten on Saturday night against the Bethany College Swedes. Bethany shot 58.3 percent from the field and scored 54 first half points as the Swedes beat the Coyotes 98-67 at Hahn Gymnasium. [Indoor Track & Field] Indoor Track continues season at Iowa State Open AMES, Iowa – The Kansas Wesleyan Indoor Track team continued its 2012 season at the Iowa State Open on Friday and Saturday at the Lied Recreation Center on the Iowa State campus. ‘African-American Art Today’ is topic of free lecture series by Yale poet Elizabeth Alexander Yale News Yale professor Elizabeth Alexander, a noted poet, essayist, playwright, and scholar of African-American literature, will deliver the DeVane Lectures Series this spring term on the subject “African-American Art Today.” General McChrystal speaks about the challenge of leadership Yale News At a School of Management Leaders Forum lecture on Jan. 10, retired General Stanley A. McChrystal said he sees a major challenge for leaders in the United States. Drama alumna to head undergraduate production at Yale College Yale News Yale School of Drama alumna Kathryn Krier has been named the new head of the Office of Undergraduate Production in Yale College, announced Susan Cahan, associate dean for the arts. First TEDxYale to present ‘ideas worth spreading’ Yale News Speeches, performances and videos on the theme “A Twist of Fate” will be featured at TEDxYale 2012, which will take place 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall, corner of Grove and Prospect streets. Intelligent Buildings Project receives gift from Wells Far Yale News Yale’s Intelligent Buildings Project has received $200,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support groundbreaking research on energy consumption in buildings. Butler to Pay Tribute to the Men Who Built Hinkle Looking for a Plant? It's Online Now PCC, PSU agree on new co-admissions agreement General News The two schools renewed a streamlined co-admission agreement that makes it easier for students to take classes at both institutions PCC powwow showcases local Native culture Employee News On Jan. 21, the annual Winter Powwow featured drumming and dancing, children activities, a college fair, Native vendors and a community dinner. This is a photo gallery recap of the 2012 event Update: DreamHost outage affecting L&S websites Top Stories The Letters & Science web server issues are largely resolved at this time. All L&S-hosted websites should have had their current content restored, and all should be up and running normally. If you notice any problems with your L&S-hosted sites, contact the L&S support team, generate_ucb_email("web-hosting", "LSCR", "."); avweb-hostingante at LSCR dot berkeley dot edu. Research Hub gets 1000th user, offers training and a survey Top Stories Since Research Hub's launch in fall 2011, the content management and collaboration service has supported the work of a steadily growing segment of the UC Berkeley community. In an effort to maintain quality and prioritize further development, Research Hub has created an online survey to gather feedback from campus. Also, to help the campus take full advantage of the service, Research Hub is providing two series of drop-in trainings. IU Cinema to host world premiere of silent film score written, conducted by Jacobs School of Music students 'Incite Innovation' is the theme for IU Kelley Business Conference on March 2 New research proves the business case for product philanthropy Externship Workshop Externship Workshop for 1Ls and 2Ls Wasp Found in Upstate New York Shows Up in Southern California Discovery by entomologist Serguei Triapitsyn strongly suggests the wasp is well established in the country. Sustainability Lecture Series Continues Jan. 24 A yearlong series of lectures that address various aspects of sustainability continues on Tuesday, Jan. 24, with a discussion of water resources at 2:15 p.m. Bilayer Graphene Works as an Insulator Jeanie Lau's lab has identified a property of bilayer graphene that she says is analogous to finding the Higgs boson in particle physics. Sundance Kids Among those receiving accolades at this year's Sundance Film Festival are a Kenyon sophomore and Allison Janney '82 and Josh Radnor '96, two of Kenyon's most successful drama alumni. Stanford software lets aero-engineering students focus on aircraft design instead of computer code Stanford University Unstructured is an open-source software package that gives advanced engineering students a crucial leg up on the time-consuming process of writing their own code to optimize aerospace designs. The Thinker, one of the world's most famous works of art, comes home to Stanford's Cantor Arts Center Auguste Rodin's The Thinker returns to the Stanford campus after a two-year loan to the North Carolina Museum of Art. Golisano Foundation and Eastman Institute Partner to Help People with Developmental Disabilities The B. Thomas Golisano Foundation and Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center today announced a partnership to address the unmet oral health needs of people with developmental disabilities in the Rochester area Medical Center Board Bestows Patient Care Awards on Top Staff This week, during the University of Rochester Medical Center Board’s annual meeting, Board Chair Bob Latella presented the 2011 Excellence Awards to some of the institution’s most exceptional employees. Altogether, six individuals and four teams were spotlighted for their unwavering personal and professional dedication to delivering a patient care experience that demonstrates integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Diversity and Disparities in Medicine Topic of First Tana Grady-Weliky Lecture Annelle B. Primm, M.D., M.P.H., deputy medical director and director of the Office of Minority and National Affairs for the American Psychiatric Association (APA), will deliver the first annual Tana A. Grady-Weliky, M.D., Memorial Lecture Friday, Feb. 10, at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Blackboard Learn Replacing eLearning; Information Sessions Offered News During 2012, the University will be moving from eLearning, the learning management system, to Blackboard Learn. Student Affairs Expo Showcases Campus Activities at UA Events The University of Alabama Student Affairs Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ferguson Center, second floor, will feature information about how students can get involved on campus by participating in events, volunteering, getting a campus job and more. UA in the News: January 21-23, 2012 UA in the News Tide celebrates 14th national championship with fans – UA students do service projects to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. – First-Year Experience accepting applications for peer program – UA experts comment on seatbelt effectiveness, unemployment rate – ACRE conference planned – Events – and more… UA Undergrad Accountancy Program Ranked No. 20 Awards & Honors The undergraduate program at the Culverhouse School of Accountancy at The University of Alabama is No. 20 in Public Accounting Report's latest annual professors' survey. The UA graduate program in accounting was ranked 24. UA’s Glaze Elected President of IREM’s Alabama Chapter Awards & Honors Grayson Glaze, executive director of the Alabama Center for Real Estate at The University of Alabama, recently was elected as the 2012 President of the Alabama Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management. Literary Club to Host Novelist News "Men are from Earth, Women are from Earth" On Thursday, February 9, Dr. Janet Shibley Hyde will speak on "Men are from Earth, Women are from Earth: The Gender Similarities Hypothesis." Dr. Hyde is the Helen Johnson Woolley Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Author Frank Schaeffer Visits H-SC and LU - 2/9 Frank Schaeffer, a New York Times bestselling religious author and political commentator, will be speaking at Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood University on Thursday, February 9. Schaeffer is a survivor of both polio and an evangelical/ fundamentalist childhood, an acclaimed writer who overcame severe dyslexia, and a home-schooled and self-taught documentary movie director. Documentary on the Black College Student - 2/2 On Thursday, February 2, Dr. Darryl Scriven, Co-Founder of the African American Family Enrichment Institute and Executive Producer of the documentary, "State of the Black College Student," will speak at Hampden-Sydney College. Statue of Liberty Exhibit at H-SC Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Liberties with Liberty is on exhibit at the Atkinson Museum on the campus of Hampden-Sydney College through February 22. The exhibition contains twenty 24"x 36" color posters. Colleagues React to Koda-Kimble's Legacy at UCSF Colleagues of UCSF School of Pharmacy Dean Mary Anne Koda-Kimble reflect on her leadership and on their experiences working with her as she plans to step down from the post at the end of June. Team Finds New Way to Image Brain Tumors and Predict Recurrence A UCSF team has developed methods to reveal a molecular marker in tissue samples from brain tumors that has been linked to better survival odds. UCSF Shares $25-Million Grant To Find Epilepsy Genes More than 4,000 people with various forms of epilepsy will have their DNA decoded over the next five years in a study led by researchers at UCSF and several collaborating institutions. Gladstone Scientists Identify Genetic Mechanism Linked to Congenital Heart Disease Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have identified a finely tuned mechanism by which fetal heart muscle develops into a healthy and fully formed beating heart—offering new insight into the genetic causes of congenital heart disease and opening the door to one day developing therapies to fight this chronic and potentially fatal disorder. Physicians Emphasize Importance of Story Telling to Advance Patient Care Two doctors who have learned the art of telling stories are convinced that it has become indispensable to top-notch medical care. Sharma '14 Featured in Indian News Charu Sharma '14 talks about her varied life experiences and travels before and after coming to Mount Holyoke for a feature story in India's Daily News and Analysis (DNA). Video: Czitrom Addresses AHA MHC history professor Daniel Czitrom discusses the future of history textbooks during the 126th annual meeting of the American Historical Association. (See minute :24.) Peace Corps director to visit CU-Boulder Jan. 25 Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams will give a short presentation at the University of Colorado Boulder on Wednesday, Jan. 25, to share stories of CU alumni who are currently serving overseas and discuss the importance of the Peace Corps in the world today. The presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Old Main Chapel and is free and open to the public. Nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2009, Williams is the 18th director of the Peace Corps and the fourth director to have served as a Peace Corps volunteer. Williams served as a volunteer from 1967 to 1970. He served two years in a training program for rural teachers in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, and then extended his service for a third year to work as a professor of teaching methods at the Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Chile. After completing his service, he became coordinator of minority recruitment and project evaluation officer for the Peace Corps in Chicago from 1970 to 1971. For the first time in its history, CU-Boulder was ranked No. 1 in the nation for graduates serving as Peace Corps volunteers last year with 117 undergraduate alumni serving around the world. Overall, CU-Boulder is ranked the No. 5 all-time school for volunteers with 2,369. Contact: Peter Simons, 303-492-1962 Greg Swenson, CU media relations, 303-492-3113 Academics, OutreachGlobal engagement, Serving Colorado. Engaged in the World.var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Stanford's 2012 Tanner Lectures explore ancient philosophies as ways of life Princeton philosophy Professor John Cooper will give this year's Tanner Lectures on Human Values. To Cooper, many of the ancient philosophers intended not just to educate, but to offer their students a way of life. Elliott Levinthal, Stanford professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, dead at 89 In a career that ranged from radar to medicine to outer space, Elliott Levinthal played an instrumental role in the schools of Engineering and Medicine, and in the rise of Silicon Valley. Gloria Steinem: Still angry, still funny, still tireless "I'm on campuses a lot, very different kinds of schools," Gloria Steinem said. "I still get asked, 'How can I [the student] combine motherhood and career?' and I tell them, 'Until men are asking that same question, you can't.'" Swim Teams Fall to John Carroll University HIRAM, OHIO — The Hiram College swimming and diving teams were defeated by John Carroll University today (Saturday, Jan. 21) in a non-conference dual meet at Alumni Memorial Pool. The women lost, 191-71, and the men fell, 197-87. [Meet Results] Following today’s meet, the Terrier women are now 4-8 overall this season and the men [...] Sophomore Nursing Students Honored at Uniform Convocation Nearly two- hundred people gathered at the Nursing Uniform Convocation for the Class of 2014 on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in the Hiram College Ballroom. The ceremony is held annually to honor the sophomore BSN students, who are beginning their clinical experience in healthcare agencies and are seen in their student uniforms for the first [...] Fireside Chat – Jan. 25 Fireside Chat – Applying 21st Century Technology to a Centuries Old Process! With Tom Lix, CEO, Cleveland Whiskey Sponsored By: Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship When: 7 p.m., Jan. 25, 2012 Where: East Hall Forum Whiskey production has always been a market dominated by traditional methods. However, because of a growing whiskey demand, these methods are [...] Garfield Institute Listens to Young Voters Half of young voters aged 18-29 have a favorable opinion of President Obama, and slightly more favor him over any current Republican candidate in the 2012 Presidential campaign. The same group of likely voters have unfavorable opinions of both the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements, and a significant majority would like to see [...] Alumnus Joins White House Tweet-Up for State of the Union Hiram, Twitter and the State of the Union > Follow alumnus Brent Pliskow @bpliskow. > Follow scholar-in-residence Jason Johnson @DrJasonJohnson. > Follow Hiram College @HiramCollege. Hiram College has a unique connection to Tuesday’s State of the Union address by President Barack Obama. Brent Pliskow ’02 has been invited to the Executive Office Building next door [...] New Photo Slideshow of the Student Center Renovation Available The slideshow follows the renovation process between June and December Oberlin Club of Chicago ? Ice Skating at Millennium Park! Start Date: Feb 4 2012 1:00PMEnd Date: Feb 4 2012 3:00PMLocation: Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice RinkEvent Type: Recreational, Family-Friendly GatheringDescription: Millennium Park Oberlin Club of Chicago ? Obies Night Out at the Skylark Restaurant! Start Date: Jan 28 2012 4:00PMEnd Date: Jan 28 2012Location: Skylark Restaurant, 2149 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608-4532Event Type: Happy Hour, Description: Skylark Restaurant Women's Basketball Goes For Third Home Conference Win Wednesday Vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball team goes for its third Southland Conference win at home this season, when it hosts Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Wednesday at 7:00, at Strahan Coliseum. Notes Men’s Basketball Heads to A&M Corpus Christi to Face the Islanders Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State (8-10, 1-4 SLC) men's hoops team will hit the road this week to play Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (3-15, 2-4 SLC). Tip-off at the American Bank Center is slated for 7 p.m. Olson creates website on accessible online education DSU professor Chris Olson recently launched the website, www.accessible-education.com, a free series of self-paced video tutorials on using speech recognition software for online education. Olson and fellow DSU professor, Dr. Jack Walters, were able to produce the series with a Quality of Life grant Olson received from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Dakota 38 documentary premiering at DSU Jim Miller will be premiering the documentary, Dakota 38, for the DSU and Madison community on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the DSU Science Center auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Internship Search Orientation (1/24/2012) 01/24/2012 Start Date: 1/24/2012 Start Time: 4:30 PMEnd Date: 1/24/2012 End Time: 5:15 PMUnion College - Becker Career CenterStudents who wish to participate in on-campus internship recruitment opportunities must attend one of these hands-on programs. During this 45 minute program, you will search internship databases to identify employers who are looking for you and learn how to compete effectively for opportunities that stir your passion. Although many internships take place during the summer, part-time internship opportunities with local organizations are a great way to gain experience during the academic year. Numerous internship opportunities are already posted in HireU for you. We encourage you to begin your search and preparation early. Common Hour - Workshop on needs of students with Asperger's and autism (1/24/2012) 01/24/2012 Start Date: 1/24/2012 Start Time: 12:55 PMEnd Date: 1/24/2012 End Time: 2:30 PMUnion College - F. W. Olin CenterWorkshop on the needs of students with Asperger's and autism, with national expert Jane Thierfeld Brown, sponsored by Shelly Shinebarger, Director of Student Support Services. "Neurological and Hormonal Correlates of Female Sexual Interest" - Psych Dept Speaker Series (1/24/2012) 01/24/2012 Start Date: 1/24/2012 Start Time: 12:45 PMEnd Date: 1/24/2012 End Time: 1:50 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterRoom: AuditoriumHassan Lopez, PhD. from Skidmore College gives a talk titled: "Neurological and Hormonal Correlates of Female Sexual Interest". Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/24/2012) 01/24/2012 Start Date: 1/24/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/24/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Waffle Tuesday (1/24/2012) 01/24/2012 Start Date: 1/24/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 1/24/2012 End Time: 11:59 PMUnion College - Messa HouseGet a warm, tasty, awesome, and free waffle. U.S. Secretary of Education to host town hall at TCC on Wednesday TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is hosting a town hall Wednesday, January 25 at Tallahassee Community College. The town hall is an opportunity for Secretary Duncan to discuss adult education and the role that workforce training plays in helping put people back to work. Duncan will participate in a panel discussion alongside TCC President Jim Murdaugh, TCC Vice President for Workforce Development John Chapin and Capital Regional Medical Center’s Director of Nursing Ann Smith. Students, faculty and community members in the audience at the event will have an opportunity to ask Duncan and the other panelists questions to spark dialogue. Student Affairs announces graduation orientation dates TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Division of Student Affairs is holding a series of orientation sessions for students who will participate in the 2012 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, April 28. UACCB announces Chancellor's List BATESVILLE - Seventy-eight students were named to the Fall 2011 Chancellor's List at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Students named to the Chancellor's List must earn a 4.0 grade point average and be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. UACCB announces Fall 2011 Dean's List BATESVILLE – One hundred and eight students were named to the Fall 2011 Dean's List at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Eaton Takes Lead as Chair of Anesthesiology at URMC Michael P. Eaton, M.D., was named chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center after serving as interim chair for the past seven months. A faculty member since 1995, Eaton is also the director of the fellowship program in Cardiac Anesthesiology. Children’s Hospital Board Chair Commits $1M toward Campaign Mark Siewert, chair of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Board of Directors and co-chair of the hospital’s campaign, has committed to a $1 million gift toward the hospital’s campaign. Siewert and his wife, Marcia, are among the first individual donors to provide large gifts to the $100 million campaign, which will support both a new children’s hospital and major enhancements to pediatric programs. Children’s Hospital Supporter J. Michael Smith Gives $1.3 Million J. Michael Smith and his wife Alice have always had a passion for giving back. Smith serves as co-chair of the fundraising campaign for Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and Alice has been a lifetime educator and volunteer. The Smiths have pledged to give more than $1 million to Golisano Children’s Hospital ? one of the first large individual gifts to go toward the children’s hospital $100 million campaign. Judith F. Baumhauer Named 2012 Athena Award Winner Orthopaedic surgeon Judith F. Baumhauer, M.D., M.P.H., professor and associate chair of academic affairs in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, today was named the winner of the 26th annual Athena Award at a special luncheon at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Article by Rochester Team is the Most Viewed in Biotech Journal A review article by Seth Perry and colleagues at the University of Rochester Medical Center for the journal BioTechniques was the journal’s most-viewed article in 2011. Faculty: Put materials on reserve at the library Faculty & Staff Faculty can now add library reserve materials using an online form. W-2 wage and tax statements for 2011 now available on Murphy Online University News A paper W-2 will be mailed to home addresses by Wednesday. Art History hosts graduate degree information session Jan. 25 University News Visit with faculty, meet current students and find out how a St. Thomas master's degree in Art History can help you reach your professional goals. Washington Theological Union selects Father Michael Joncas as Sophia Award recipient for 2012 University News The award is one of the highest honors WTU grants to a scholar whose work defines national excellence in theological scholarship contributing to the ministry of the Catholic Church. Grapplers top four in NCAA statistical ratings Junior Ryan Renon and freshman David Galarno rank fourth in the NCAA Division III in technical falls and pin falls, respectively. Galarno, a native of New Holstein, Wis., moved up six spots in the pin falls category and is tied for fourth with 12 pins. The 174-pound grappler recorded three pins at the Matman Invitational hosted by Cornell College on Jan. 14. Renon, who wrestles at 165, remained in the top 10 in tech falls after earning his sixth at the Matman Invite. The Wrightstown, Wis., native finished fifth in the highly-competitive tournament with a 4-2 record, including two pins. He has tallied a 17-3 record and ranks eighth in the nation in both the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Brute - Adidas poll and the d3wrestle.com rankings. See what makes Renon so effective on the mats: http://youtu.be/HMPgCuALyko To see the complete statistical leaders report click here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2012-01-17/doliscar-takes-pin-lead-division-iii Muskies go 1-2 at Border Brawl The Lakeland College wrestling team went 1-2 at the Border Brawl Duals hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Saturday. The Muskies fell to No. 8-ranked Olivet College, 34-13 and Harper College, 31-24, but recorded a 26-24 win over Trine University. Senior Robby Frias (Oak Lawn, Ill.), junior Ryan Renon (Wrightstown) and sophomore Grant Franson (Lindenhurst, Ill.) led the grapplers with a 2-1 finish on the day. Frias and Franson claimed Lakeland's only two pin falls of the day. Frias pinned Vince Gottardo of Harper College in 2:16, while Franson pinned Alfred McKeown of Olivet College in 2:11. Renon, who is fourth in the nation in technical falls, earned a 10-2 major decision over Rocky Cantu of Olivet. Lakeland returns to the mats on Jan. 27-28 at the Wheaton Invite in Wheaton, Ill. Competition begins at 11 a.m. Familiar face hopes to lead Muskies back to national stage With a former standout player in the program - Joe Julkowski - now the program's head coach, the Lakeland College men's volleyball team hopes to return to national prominence this season. The Muskies finished the 2011 campaign with a disappointing 18-29 record, 8-10 in the Wisconsin Volleyball Conference including a 1-4 finish in the WVC Championships. The Muskies struggled to finish their matches and are working to address those issues this season. "Last season, we had the leadership, we just couldn't put all the pieces together," said Julkowski. "We need some guys to step up into the leadership role and our defense should improve, which will enable us to do more with the offense." Lakeland lost junior outside hitter Dane Maier to transfer, but they return the core of last year's team and will look to learn from their mistakes as they enter a new era in Muskies volleyball. At middle hitter, fifth-year senior Beau Bradshaw (Oak Lawn, Ill.) and sophomore Ralph Kokoszka (Palos Heights, Ill.) are the keys for consistent offensive production and big blocks throughout the year. Bradshaw made an impact last year and hopefully he can continue to mature. Kokoszka will look to become a solid threat in the middle. "Kokoszka is a young talent that brings an excitement to the court. He works hard, and as he continues to learn the game he'll be a big threat this season," said Julkowski. At right side will be senior Dan Sheets-Poling (Plainfield, Ill.) who stepped into a larger role last year. "Sheets-Poling is starting to show leadership skills and becoming more consistent on the right side, and that should make us a stronger team," said Julkowski. Andrew Cheever, a senior from Milwaukee, Wis., returns at libero after earning is second straight WVC Libero of the Year award. "Cheever makes us a better defensive team because opponents are afraid to hit him the ball," said Julkowski. Freshman Jeremy Bolnius (Roselle, Ill.) will be asked to help lead the team's defensive efforts. "Jeremy is a talented defensive player who has a solid volleyball background and plays the game hard," Julkowski said. Other freshmen expected to make an impact this season include Cole Aiazzi (Yerington, Nev.), Dayton Erickson (Trevor, Wis.) and Alec Redlich (Wauwatosa, Wis.). Aiazzi comes from a volleyball family that has been taught the fundamentals and he brings a lot of excitement to the team. He will be asked to provide some backup at the setter position. Erickson and Redlich were members of the USA High Performance team that took the gold medal last summer. Erickson will be taking over for former setter Chris Kubacki and be the middle-man in the Muskies offense. "Erickson is going to make everyone better. He has great touch and should improve our offense from a year ago," said Julkowski. Julkowski believes that Redlich can be a go-to guy at outside hitter and give the Muskies a kill when needed. "Redlich has an aggressive serve and is as consistent as they come up front," said Julkowski. Lakeland's 2011 schedule is highlighted by some tough WVC matches, as well as Midwest 10 and Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) tournaments, which feature the top National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF) Division I teams from around the Midwest. "In the past, when we have played good teams we tend to be timid and play to not make a mistake," said Julkowski. "If we want to win against good opponents we have to play aggressively and know that when they get their kills, we have to answer back." The season is highlighted by the annual Midwest 10 Championships on Feb. 4 and March 3, with the second date possibly being held at Lakeland. "My goal this year is to finally win the two-part tournament," said Julkowski. "From 2006-10 we were always taking second, but I feel we can win it this season. Hopefully we are able to be a host and get the home-court advantage." The Muskies will also take part in the Hoosier-Illini Classic on Feb. 18-19, where they will face some of the nation's top teams. The NCVF National Volleyball Championships will take place on April 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo. Lakeland begins its season on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at home against WVC foe Marquette University. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m. Women’s Hoops Unseats Giants of Keystone IU Cinema to host world premiere of silent film score written, conducted by Jacobs School of Music students Kelley School of Business, IU School of Education partner for innovative education leadership program IU's Leading Index points to economic recovery in Indiana Hammon Chosen for NATS and NOA Master-Class Lee University senior Caitlin Hammon, a vocal performance major from Chattanooga, was recently chosen to perform a master-class on Jan. 7 in Memphis, jointly sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the National Opera Association. FIU Political Experts Campus Life MIAMI – Florida International University has several experts on local, state, national and international politics, as well as other fields, available to comment on the upcoming Florida primary. Our experts can discuss a wide range of subjects, including politics in Florida, taxes, foreign relations and the environment. For questions or assistance [...] President Rosenberg’s comments on tuition increase Campus Life Dear students, faculty and staff: Last week, I visited Tallahassee to make a presentation to the House Education Committee on a variety of issues, including diversity, STEM degrees, and the future needs of our institution. When asked a question by House Committee Chairman Rep. William L. Proctor regarding the issue [...] "Performance at Pomona" Reviewed in the Los Angeles Times The Arts Today's Los Angeles Times reviewed Saturday's "Performance at Pomona" along with shows at The Getty and in Santa Monica. The piece singled out "Preparation F," by John White with the Pomona-Pitzer football team, as particularly "compelling" with a sense of "intimacy." More than 2,000 people attended Performance at Pomona, which is part of Pacific Standard Time's Performance and Public Art Festival, which spans 11 days and has more than 30 performances. Foundation receives $400k from Chadron native Jan 23, 2012 The Chadron State Foundation has received $400,000 from the estate of Helen Funkhouser, who graduated from the institution after being raised on Chadron's Main Street in the early 1900s. Funkhouser died March 21, 2011, at her home in Loveland, Colo. She was 98. Connie Rasmussen, executive director of the Chadron State Foundation, said Funkhouser's gift will add to the CSC general scholarship fund, consequently helping generations of future students. Although she had not lived in Chadron for decades, she enjoyed occasional trips to the community and kept it in her heart. "Chadron is a lovely little town. I still have a great fondness for it," Funkhouser said in a 2007 interview. Funkhouser was born in Chadron to Earl and Tillie Schaeffer in 1912 and was raised at 704 Main Street. She graduated from Chadron Prep in 1930. She attended what was then Nebraska State Normal School, now Chadron State College, for two years before teaching two years at Cody, Neb. She then returned to college and graduated in 1936. She majored in commerce, now known as business, and had minors in history and physical education. After graduating from college, she taught school in Decatur, Ill., for several years. While there, she met her husband, Scott Funkhouser, a native of that area who also was a teacher. They were married in 1940. During World War II, Scott served in the Navy three years. Helen spent some time in New York while Scott was stationed on Staten Island, but when he was placed on a ship and went to sea, she returned to Chadron to live with her parents. Following the war, the Funkhousers returned to Illinois, where he became the superintendent of schools at Wapella. They moved to Loveland after he retired. He died in August 1973. "Helen was a delightful lady and loved Chadron and Chadron State," Rasmussen said. "She was a wealth of information about the community and the college and had a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss her." Library exhibit features contemporary Latin art "So many artists from so many countries doing work in so many textures, colors and styles." The Long Island Campus Welcomes New Academic Dean SJC Welcomes Woodrow Wilson Fellow Anil Singh-Molares How Your Brain Decides Whether to 'Sell Out' A neuro-imaging study shows that personal values that people refuse to disavow, even when offered cash to do so, are processed differently in the brain than those values that are willingly sold. Expect a Long Primary Season, say Emory Election Experts Three states, three winners and no clear front-runner leaves the Florida Republican primary up for grabs and is likely going to lead to a long Republican primary season, Emory election experts say. Lars Jan '00 Presents Multimedia Performance at Sundance Film Festival "This is the kind of art I believe in, and what I think our society needs more of from its artists," says director, designer, and media artist Lars Jan '00. The Sagehen Report: Week of January 23 Athletics Last week saw one of the largest crowds in the history of Voelkel Gymnasium witness one of the most dramatic finishes in the facility’s history, while Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams both saw wins last week. Just Two Spots Remain For January 29 Prospect Day Men's Lacrosse Only two spots remain open for January 29 event. Women's Basketball Plays 4Kay Women's Basketball Fairfield women's basketball will hold their Play 4Kay event January 27 when they host Manhattan College at 4pm at Webster Bank Arena Challenging White Privilege Wednesday, January 25, 7:00pm Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. He was named one of ?25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,? by Utne Reader in 2010. Wise is the author of six books, including the highly acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son; an academic volume on affirmative action titled, Affirmative Action: Racial Preference in Black and White; an essay collection, Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections From an Angry White Male; two books on race and racism in the Obama era, Between Barack and a Hard Place: Racism and White Denial in the Age of Obama, and Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity; and his latest, Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, which examines rising white anxiety in an increasingly multicultural nation. He is one of several persons featured in White Men Challenging Racism: Thirty-Five Personal Stories. [Women's Basketball] Domination STERLING, Kan. – After their upset victory over No. 15 Friends University on Thursday night, the Sterling College Lady Warriors returned to the Gleason Center and dominated the University of Saint Mary Spires 78-54. Sterling shot 0.437 from the field while holding USM to just 0.328 shooting from the field. [Men's Basketball] Comeback Kings STERLING, Kan. – After trailing the University of Saint Mary Spires by 11 points with just 5:53 left in the game, the Sterling College Warriors would make a miraculous comeback and beat the Spires 71-62 in overtime. [Men's Basketball] Swedes break out of slump in impressive fashion, keep KWU winless in KCAC Bob DavidsonThe Salina JournalLINDSBORG -- Bethany coach Clair Oleen wasn't happy with his team's defensive work during a three-game losing streak that had sunk the Swedes into a four-way tie for fifth place in the Kansas Conference standings. [Women's Basketball] Women's basketball captures first conference win Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordThe Bethany College women's basketball team captured a much-needed win over KCAC rival Kansas Wesleyan University, giving the Swedes their first conference win of the season. [Men's Basketball] Men's basketball splits week in two home games Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordThe Bethany College men's basketball team suffered a 64-82 loss last Thursday to the 6th-ranked team in the NAIA, McPherson College, before defeating Kansas Wesleyan University 67-98 Saturday night in Hahn Gym. [Wrestling] Wrestling competes at York College Open Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordThe Bethany College wrestling Swedes competed Jan. 21 at the York College Open. [Women's Basketball] Featured Athlete of the Week - Heather Eddings Name: Heather EddingsHometown: New Strawn, KansasMajor: Criminal JusticeSport: BasketballPosition: Forward PTLEA graduates corrections class on Tuesday TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Corrections Basic Recruit Class 385 at the Florida Public Safety Institute’s (FPSI) Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy (PTLEA) will graduate at 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 24. Heritage Month 2012 to explore "Whitworth in the '70s" Heritage Month 2012 to explore "Whitworth in the '70s" Heritage Month 2012 to explore "Whitworth in the '70s" Whitworth computer network services down for repairs beginning at noon on Monday, Jan. 23 Whitworth computer network services down for repairs beginning at noon on Monday, Jan. 23 Whitworth computer network services down for repairs beginning at noon on Monday, Jan. 23 Event: January 23: Book Arts Program Orientation—Letterpress Workshop 6:30pm-9pm, Baker Library Room 23 Event: January 23: Lecture—"Counter Strike: The Untold Story of America's Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda," with Eric Schmitt and Thom Shanker 4:30pm-6pm, 041 Haldeman Center, Kreindler Conference Center Feature: Musical Ambassador Wu Man, virtuoso on the ancient lute-like pipa, one of China's most popular instruments for the past two millennia, and an advocate for the music of China's rural ethnic minorities, brings her music and her message to Dartmouth for a week-long residency. Her time at Dartmouth includes a performance in the Hopkins Center's Spaulding Auditorium on Friday, January 27. A Treat For Ears, Eyes And Wallet: Great Music And Dance, at A Great Price, at Rutgers in Newark A tight entertainment budget goes a long way if you come to Rutgers-Newark for concerts and dance events. Rutgers Researcher Exploring Effects of Racism on Immune System Armed with a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, a Rutgers researcher is exploring the effects of multiple layers of racism on an individual’s immune system as well. Naa Oyo Kwate is leading a team conducting the Black LIFE (Linking Inequality, Feelings, and the Environment) Study. Hot Topic: SOPA, Internet Piracy and Online Culture Two Internet piracy bills that were before Congress prompted online protests, including a 24-hour blackout of Wikipedia, and sparked concerns about censorship. Professor Aram Sinnreich believes the legislation - intended by their sponsors to restrict access to pirated, copyrighted material - would severely restrict online culture. Student Volunteers Help With Family Caregiving Caring for an elderly family member who is frail or suffers from Alzheimers disease is a noble undertaking, but ... Scientific Society Names Dilts a Fellow Dr. Judith A. Dilts, associate dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology, joins a select ... Abbey Players to Stage Student-Directed Plays Campus News Saint Anselm students are singing, jumping, throwing punches, and otherwise acting up. They are deep in rehearsals for the annual Anselmian Abbey Players One-Act Play Festival to be staged Feb. 2, 3, and 4 at… UCLA faculty experts advisory: Obama's State of the Union address President Obama, who delivers his State of the Union address with nine months left before the presidential election, will speak primarily about the economy and how to make government and other institutions more responsive to the middle class. UCLA has experts. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's Christopher Bettinger Receives National Academy of Sciences' Research Award cit The assistant professor of materials science and engineering and biomedical engineering is being honored for his innovative work to improve implanted medical devices. Yale asks community to “help us discover” cures for disease Yale News Yale University is launching a major effort to recruit thousands of volunteers to participate in clinical trials being conducted at Yale’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. Top astronomers’ group honors Yale physics chair, Meg Urry Yale News C. Megan Urry, chair of Yale’s physics department, has been named the winner of the American Astronomical Society’s major annual award for extraordinary service to astronomy. Lady Windermere?s Fan When: Friday, February 3, 2012. Oscar Wilde?s melodramatic comedy of manners captures audiences immediately through its vast webs of deception and intrigue. Wilde?s first play, which contains some of his most delicious and witty dialogue, will give your brain a workout and leave your heart tingling with joy. This story explodes with love triangles, secrets and everyone?s favorite . . . family dysfunction. ?A radical diatribe against conventional morality,? says The NY Times, ?like greeting old friends.? Stephens Basketball vs. Williams Baptist When: Thursday, February 2, 2012. Overseas Update: Former Bobcats Posting High Numbers Overseas Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – Thanks for staying tuned to the Bobcat Basketball Overseas Update. Check out how Corey Jefferson, Tony Bishop and Ryan White are playing. 12.01.23 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Monday January 23, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.23 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Monday January 23, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.23 00:00 ACADEMICS - Christiian Life and Witness: From The Academy to The Church - Monday January 23, 2012 CHRISTIAN LIFE AND WITNESS: FROM THE ACADEMY TO THE CHURCH Schedule of Events Monday, January 23, 2012 3:30 p.m. Registration/Check In 4:00 p.m. Panel One ? The Pressures of Secular Life Expe... 12.01.23 00:00 ACADEMICS - Drop/Add and counseling - Monday January 23, 2012 12.01.23 00:00 ACADEMICS - First Day of Class - Monday January 23, 2012 Allston Blaze Sends Seven Students to Hospital One BU student is in critical condition after leaping from the second floor of a burning Allston apartment early yesterday morning and six others were taken to area hospitals, where they were treated for smoke inhalation and other injuries. Boston Fire Department spokesperson Stephen MacDonald says that more than 60 firefighters battled the fire at [...] YouSpeak: New Year’s Resolutions Every new year comes with resolutions: lose weight, quit smoking, study harder, save more. A nationwide survey recently found that two-fifths of Americans planned to make New Year’s resolutions, but the same poll showed that only one out of four people who had made resolutions the previous year thought their plans led to “significant, long-term [...] Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back…Sort Of Jesse Garlick bears little physical resemblance to Frank Sinatra. With his untucked shirt, rolled-up sleeves, and sneakers, neither does his appearance have any of the great singer’s famously elegant style. And for the record, Garlick’s eyes are brown, not the famous azure that earned his hero the nickname “Ol’ blue eyes.” But when Garlick (CFA’14) [...] COM Prof Pleads Not Guilty in Vehicular Homicide A court entered a not guilty plea Friday on behalf of a distinguished former ABC journalist and BU professor facing misdemeanor charges of vehicular homicide and failing to yield after an October crash that killed a motorcyclist. A pretrial hearing was set for Robert Zelnick, a College of Communication professor of journalism, on May 25 [...] Women's Basketball Renews I-35 Rivalry With UTSA Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball team looks to win its third Southland Conference game of the season, when it travels to San Antonio, to renew the I-35 Rivalry with UTSA, Saturday at 2 p.m., at the UTSA Convocation Center. Notes Men’s Basketball Hosts UTSA Saturday in The I-35 Rivalry Series Game Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State (8-9, 1-3 SLC) men's basketball team will host I-35 rival UTSA (11-7, 4-1 SLC) on Saturday. Tip-off at Strahan Coliseum is slated for 4 p.m. Fans can tailgate before the game from 12 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. in the Strahan lawn in front of Entrance 1. Women's Basketball Drops First Meeting Of Season To UTSA Women's Basketball Offensive struggles plagued the Texas State women's basketball team Saturday, falling 67-53 to UTSA, at the Convocation Center in San Antonio. The Bobcats are now 2-2 on the Southland Conference season and 10-7 overall. Box Score Men’s Basketball Drops 80-75 Decision to Rival UTSA at Home Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – 4,458 fans crowded into Strahan Coliseum tonight to watch the Texas State men's basketball team take on I-35 rival UTSA. The attendance was the fourth largest in school history as the fans were loud from start to finish. UTSA came away with the 80-75 victory over Texas State for the first time in San Marcos since 2008. TU Law Welcomes Caldwell Hathcoat LLC Boulder Colorado for On Campus Interviews TU Law Welcomes Caldwell Hathcoat, LLC - Boulder, CO for On-Campus Interviews Women’s center book club to discuss Jane Eyre Wednesday See/Hear/Do You don't need to have finished the book (or even have started it) to attend. Wellness Center thanks Healthy Holiday donors Our Community Joseph's Coat has served the St. Paul community since 1989. Service Center offers free 2012 calendars University News Please limit requests to one or two calendars. Bookstore holds J-Term book buyback Wednesday through Friday For Students A St. Thomas ID is required. Catering Services notes changes University News The changes have been brought about by the opening of the Anderson Student Center. 'Civic Engagement 2.0' Lecture to focus on connecting students with local communities New art exhibit Photo albums from 1890s inspire Houzenga's works Cordery's new book MC history professor pens biography of Girl Scouts founder for centennial Chancellor Proposes New Approach to Secure UCSF's Financial Future UCSF Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann proposed to the UC Regents on Jan. 19 that a working group be formed to help UCSF explore options to secure its financial future so it can realize its vision to become the world’s preeminent health sciences innovator. UCSF Team Uncovers How Immune Cells Move Against Invaders UCSF scientists have discovered the unexpected way in which a key cell of the immune system prepares for battle. The finding, they said, offers insight into the processes that take place within these cells and could lead to strategies for treating conditions from spinal cord injury to cancer. 'Moving Forward: Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake' opens March 4 at Fowler The exhibition features large-scale photographs, short articles and videos commemorating the victims and highlighting reconstruction and recovery efforts. UCLA Headlines January 19, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Melanoma Drug May Accelerate Other Cancers Reuters reports today, and KPCC-89.3 FM and HealthDay News reported Wednesday, on a study led by Dr. Antoni Ribas, associate professor of hematology–oncology and a researcher... Tiny amounts of alcohol dramatically extend a worm's life, but why? The surprising and still inexplicable UCLA study findings have intriguing implications for human longevity, the researchers say. UCLA professors Andrea Ghez, Terence Tao honored by Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences The internationally renowned scholars each received the Crafoord Prize, which recognizes extraordinary achievement in mathematics and astronomy. UCLA Headlines January 20, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Promoting Workplace Workouts Dr. Antronette Yancey, professor of health services at the UCLA School of Public Health and co-director of the UCLA–Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, was interviewed Thursday on... Expert: Agriculture a Useless Degree? That is Hardly the Case News Releases Whether it’s increasing productivity for growing food, or conservation of natural resources, or discovering new and better products through genomics and biotechnology, career opportunities for agriculture professionals often exceed the number of qualified graduates currently in the pipeline. Texas Tech Swine Study Results Could Save Industry $10M Annually News Releases Baseline bedding needs for swine transport tallied – less may be more, in savings. Expert: US Supreme Court Weighs In on Texas Redistricting Flap News Releases On Friday (Jan. 20), U.S. Supreme Court justices unanimously instructed a lower Texas court to revisit the election map it had drawn, which competed with one drawn by the Texas Legislature. While Republicans hail this as a victory, the decision has extended the uncertainty of what happens next in this voting rights case. [Men's Volleyball] Rallies, Ties, and Antelopes? Oh No Fullerton, CA- On Thursday, in an exciting match that saw 37 ties and 12 lead changes, Hope International fell 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 27-25) to Grand Canyon. The Freshman French connection of Thomas Cervetti and Dominique Blonski recorded 10 kills each. Senior Henry Valiente had 10 digs. [Women's Basketball] Royals Competitive For 30 Minutes La Mirada, CA- Though out manned and out subbed, the Royals kept their game close against Biola on Saturday for three fourths of the game. But in the end they fell 77-49. Senior Lauren Salazar scored a team high 12 points. [Men's Basketball] Comeback Runs Aground La Mirada, CA- Hope International made a valiant comeback attempt on Saturday at Biola but the Eagles had a couple bounces go their way at the end to hold off the Royals 65-57. Sophomore Jeremy Kilgore matched his jersey number with 23 points while Sophomore Matt Green was just a point behind at 22 points. [HIU] Former Athletic Director Doug Michael Passes Away Fullerton, CA- Former Hope International University Athletic Director and Coach Doug Michael passed away unexpectedly this week. HIU Athletics offers their condolences to the Michael Family. Civil rights lawyer, activist speaks at MLK Jr. Dinner Campus Michelle Alexander, a civil rights lawyer and scholar, was the keynote speaker at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner. The dinner was sponsored by the ISU President's Office and the ISU student chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The meal was provided by Campus Dining Services. ISU alumnae appointed to Educational Investment Fund Board Campus The Educational Investment Fund recently added two Illinois State University College of Business alumnae to its Board of Directors. Recycling program aims for efficiency, effectiveness Bloomington/Normal The Normal City Council recently received a proposal for a new recycling plan that would allow residents the option of both curbside and drop-box recycling. Binge drinking common on college campuses Campus In the past academic year, 61.3 percent of ISU students reported binge drinking, according to the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey in 2011. New bill criticizers deem college is not for everyone National/Global A new bill that could change the current high school graduation requirements has resulted in many explanations as to why college is not for everyone. Reader feedback: Portraits magazine, Fall 2011 Featured Campus News We are hard at work preparing the next issue of Portraits magazine for your mailbox (or your browser, since Portraits is now online). Did you know that the chief… Work of the Week: Nick Hayes, Junior Toy Design Each week a new example of student work is featured on the home page. Keep checking back for more, and see those selected in pas... Fragments of Terror by Faculty member Jim Starrett For the last 32 years, faculty member Jim Starrett has been producing drawings related to the Holocaust. The work is featured in... Humanitarian Ben Carson To Be Speaker for Graduates Internationally renowned neurosurgeon and humanitarian Benjamin Carson will deliver the keynote address at the University's 167th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 14. Experts Available to Comment on State of the Union Address President Barack Obama's state of the union address provides an opportunity to consider the nation's priorities and how to move ahead during difficult times¿and an election year. Experts at Emory University are available to comment on the issues outlined in the president's speech. University of Idaho Events for Jan. 23-29 MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Jan. 23-29. Events will take place in Moscow and Boise, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Renfrew Interdisciplinary Colloquium: Turning of the Wheel – “Notes From a Basically Applied Scientist” 12:30-1:30 p.m. Idaho Commons, Whitew... University of Idaho Moscow Campus Opening is Delayed Until 10 a.m.; CdA Center Closed MOSCOW, Idaho – Due to inclement weather, the University of Idaho Moscow campus will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20. The university’s Coeur d’Alene Center is closed. University students and employees are being notified through several methods, including e-mail and on the University’s home page: www.uidaho.edu. Caution when traveling is advised. # # # Sweeping genetic analysis of rare disease yields common mechanism of hypertension Yale News Analyzing all the genes of dozens of people suffering from a rare form of hypertension, Yale University researchers have discovered a new mechanism that regulates the blood pressure of all humans. Women's Basketball Downs Niagara 57-46 To Win Third Straight Women's Basketball Taryn Johnson registered her seventh double-double of the season finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jan 22: Sundays@7 - Pamela Palmer Jones & Stephanie Smith Jan 22: NOVA Chamber Music Series UCR Faculty to Go Back to the Classroom to Improve the Educational Experience As class sizes grow, UC Riverside faculty members will have the opportunity to learn skills that keep students engaged and focused. UC Regents Able to Meet at UC Riverside Despite Protests UC Riverside police detained three people during protests Thursday, Jan. 19, outside the UC Board of Regents meeting taking place on campus. One protester was released without charge. Two were arrested and booked on suspicion of felony assault on a police officer: Kenneth Ehrlich, 39, of Los Angeles, and Humberto Rivera, 25, of Corona. Addressing a Skills-Based Economy Addressing a Skills-Based Economy There is growing evidence that our economy is now a ‘skills-based economy.’ Learn how Fox Valley Technical College is addressing a skills gap in today’s workforce.VIDEO>> Expansion would help job training (WLUK) Bulldogs Conclude Iowa State Open On Saturday Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field AMES, Iowa – Derek Atwood, Joey Walls and Jennifer Zweifel paced the Truman track and field teams this weekend at the Iowa State Open in Ames. Swimming Wraps Up Dual Season With Losses To Drury Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In the final duals prior to their conference meet, the Truman swimming teams fell to rival Drury University (Mo.) on Saturday afternoon on the road. The Panther women won 111-78 while the Panther men took their meet 135-71. Next up for the Bulldogs is the New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference Championships. Five Wrestlers Place At MVC Invitational Wrestling MARSHALL, Mo. – Four Truman wrestlers placed at the Missouri Valley College Open on Saturday. Ryan Maus took third while brother Alex was fourth for the Bulldogs. Truman will not compete on Sunday as scheduled but will next take to the mats at home on Wednesday night against William Penn University (Iowa). Marist Mourns Loss of Students in Off-Campus House Fire Marist Mourns Loss of Students in Off-Campus House Fire Animal models of highly pathogenic RNA viral infections: Encephalitis viruses Full-exon sequencing reveals toll-like receptor variants contribute to human susceptibility to tuberculosis disease Insight into the molecular basis of pathogen abundance: group A Streptococcus inhibitor of complement inhibits bacterial adherence and internalization into human cells The collagenous domain of class A scavenger receptors is involved in macrophage adhesion to collagens Selective adhesion of macrophages to denatured forms of type I collagen is mediated by scavenger receptors Randolph College in the News: Construction Crews Discover Link to the Past WSET coverage of the discovery of a wall filled with signatures from the Class of 1946. Law and Religion Issues Probed in Spring Lecture Series Faculty at Emory's Center for the Study of Law and Religion will attempt to answer difficult and often controversial questions at the nexus of law and religion during the "When Law and Religion Meet" Lecture Series, which runs January-March. UC San Diego Ventures Outside Classroom for Experiential Learning Conference UC San Diego News The benefits of learning outside of the classroom will be explored at the University of California, San Diego’s first experiential learning conference, which is free and open to the public, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26 at UC San Diego’s Cross Cultural Center. RF MEMS and Phased Array Pioneer Gabriel Rebeiz Appointed to UC San Diego Endowed Chair UC San Diego News Gabriel Rebeiz, a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego, who is considered one of the fathers of RF MEMS technology and advanced SiGe/CMOS phased array integrated circuits, has been appointed to the Wireless Communications Industry Endowed Chair at the school. National Academy of Sciences Honors UC San Diego Professor UC San Diego News The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) will honor 17 individuals with awards in recognition of their extraordinary scientific achievements in a wide range of fields spanning the physical, biological, and social sciences. Among them is Larry R. Squire, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry, Neurosciences, and Psychology at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and research career scientist at VA Medical Center, San Diego. Regents Approve Phase II Rehabilitation of UC San Diego’s University House UC San Diego News The University of California Board of Regents yesterday approved the second phase of the rehabilitation of UC San Diego’s University House. Author of Buddha’s Brain to Give Lecture at UC San Diego Medical Center UC San Diego News Rick Hanson, PhD, author of the book Buddha’s Brain and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, will present his lecture “Taking in the Good: Helping Children Build Inner Strength and Happiness” at the UC San Diego Medical Center Auditorium on Friday, February 3. Hot Topics: SOPA, Internet Piracy and Online Culture Would anti-piracy leglislation recently proposed (and shelved to the moment) in Congress help or hurt online culture? A Rutgers scholar thinks they would hurt. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Names Charles A. Kennedy Chief Investment Officer Kennedy has served as CMU's interim CIO since Edward J. Grefenstette resigned in March 2010 to become CIO of The Dietrich Charitable Trusts. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University's Philip LeDuc Joins Medical and Biological Engineering Elite cit LeDuc has been named a fellow by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) for outstanding contributions to the field of cell and molecular biomechanics and bioengineering. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University Study Reveals Potential Of Manganese in Neutralizing Deadly Shiga Toxin mcs Carnegie Mellon University researchers have discovered that an element commonly found in nature might provide a way to neutralize the potentially lethal effects of a compound known as Shiga toxin. The Business Ethics Alliance Launches 2012 Programming with "Ethics of Hiring" Dialogue at Gallup A conversation on the ethics of hiring with local business leaders. Johns Hopkins Nursing Research News--January 2012 Hopkins Nursing researchers focus on stress, parenting programs, diabetes, and more in the latest issue of research news. Regents Approve Phase II Rehabilitation of UC San Diego's University House Will be renamed Geisel House to honor longtime university supporter and widow of author Theodor 'Dr. Seuss' Geisel. Salk Professor Joanne Chory Awarded 2012 Genetics Society of America Medal The Genetics Society of America (GSA) has honored Joanne Chory, Salk Institute professor and director of the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory and Howard H. and Maryam R. Newman Chair in Plant Biology, as the recipient of the prestigious 2012 Genetics Society of America Medal. New Study Examines Bankruptcy and Recovery Among Private Equity-Backed Firms New study examines bankruptcy and recovery among private equity-backed firms. DreamHost outage affecting L&S websites Top Stories The web hosting service provided by the College of Letters & Science to its departments is experiencing an outage that began at 10:00 pm Tuesday, January 17. Approximately 80 campus domains are affected, including many of the websites for L&S departments. L&S is working with the hosting provider, DreamHost, to assist in the recovery of the sites and is providing updates via email to impacted departments. IST to continue procurement support for Apple and Dell orders through FY 2011-12 Top Stories Based on campus feedback, IST Procurement will continue to provide procurement support to departments for Dell and Apple products through the end of the 2011–12 fiscal year. Effective July 1, 2012, all departments will make their Apple and Dell purchases through the BearBuy system. Code 4 Cal hackathon, February 3-4, 2012 Top Stories The Student Technology Council is hosting Code 4 Cal, a hackathon for students to create innovative, sustainable, and useful applications or widgets for Berkeley students, February 3-4, 2012. Grand Prize is $1,500. Pre-registration is required. More information available at Code 4 Cal information session, 5:00 pm Tuesday, January 24, 202 South Hall. UA in the News: January 20, 2012 UA in the News UA helps high school chemistry students with labs – UA student political groups hope to generate interest in presidential primaries – UA to hold national championship celebration at Bryant-Denny Stadium – 2011 engraved behind Saban statue – and more… Dialog Extra — Special Edition for Jan. 20, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION — UA will celebrate the football team’s recent national championship on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event will feature the football team and head coach Nick [...] UA Student News for Jan. 20, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION — UA will celebrate the football team’s recent national championship on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event will feature the football team and head coach Nick Saban [...] Language Academy @ Wofford set to open this summer Program for pre-college students focuses on immersion, cross-cultural education S.C. faith groups form energy conservation coalition Interfaith Power & Light chapter launches Monday in Columbia [Women's Basketball] Crusaders Drop Road Game At Indiana Tech To Split Season Series [Men's Basketball] Defense Pushes Madonna Past No. 15 Indiana Tech Students Log 17,000-Plus Hours in Community 'Classrooms' All undergraduates must complete one course that involves a minimum 20 hours of active engagement with community organizations. Sanders, Olander Register Double-Doubles As Stags Beat Saint Peter's, 75-63 Men's Basketball The men's basketball team won another MAAC road game with a 74-63 decision over Saint Peter's. Johnson Nets 1,000th Point As Stags Top Siena 68-49 Women's Basketball Senior Taryn Johnson scored her 1,000th career point while four Stags scored in double figures. Women's Basketball Hosts Niagara On Sunday Women's Basketball Fairfield, winner of 10 of its last 12, returns to Alumni Hall on Sunday, January 22 to host Niagara University at 1pm. Swimming & Diving Falls To Rider Women's Swimming and Diving Senior Michelle Yoshida won three individual events for the Stags. Fairfield University-Marist College Men's Basketball Game Postponed Men's Basketball The men's basketball game at Marist College scheduled for Sunday, January 22 has been postponed. PCS Presents Schliessmann This Thursday Opening the spring portion of the Presidential Concert Series, Lee University will host internationally renowned organist Burkard Schliessmann on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Lee Chapel. PCC student uses class to give back to small Cameroon village Homepage Feature In this season of giving, Cameroonian Isaac Sunday of Hillsboro uses the skills he learned in a grant writing class to fund benches and teacher salaries for a new school back home Asian New Year Celebration at Cascade Campus Cascade Campus Join Asian Pacific Islanders Club and student government at Cascade (ASPCC) in the following events Regional academic peace group to host symposium at PCC Cascade Campus The regional Peace and Conflict Studies Consortium – which includes leaders from Portland Community College, Portland State University and George Fox University, among other institutions – is hosting an academic symposium at PCC on Saturday, Jan. 28 VIDEO: Cascade Festival of African Films is a must see Cascade Campus The 22nd Annual Cascade Festival of African Films raises the curtain on more than 20 films that will be shown from Feb. 3 through March 3 at three locations Discount for PCC staff, students for international speaker series Foundation Portland Community College proudly sponsors and supports the World Affairs Council of Oregon’s International Speaker Series Men’s Hoops Drops Overtime Heartbreaker At Hood Women’s Hoops’ Rally At Hood Falls Short Mohamed El-Erian, head of PIMCO, to deliver inaugural UCI social sciences lecture Jan. 25 talk will focus on role politics, policies and markets must play in turning around the global economy. UCI's OpenCourseWare initiative wins wide-ranging recognition Just five years after launching the program - which makes high-quality, university-level classes available for free online - the university has captured five prestigious awards. UCI team discovers how protein in teardrops annihilates harmful bacteria Information gained from tracking lysosymes' disease-fighting processes could aid in early cancer detection. No place like homecoming Basketball, beer and bands define Anteater-style homecoming event set for Saturday, Jan. 28. [Women's Soccer] Alexis Ummel Signs with Women's Soccer Leo High School's Alexis Ummel has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her soccer and academic careers beginning in the 2012-2013 school year at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind. [Men's Indoor Track & Field] Four Hit NAIA Indoor Mark at Grand Valley Meet The Bethel College Pilot Track and Field program was back in action this week end at the Mike Lints Invite at Grand Valley State University. The men were paced by senior Calen Boyd. Boyd hit the NAIA Indoor National qualifying mark in the long jump at 7.04m. That jump placed Boyd second in the meet. Boyd also placed seventh in the 60m at 6.99. The Pilot 4x400m relay team of Robby Burns, Calvin Lewis, Talal Maree, and Boyd placed sixth at 3:25.86. The Pilot throwers produced the other top ten places on the night. In the shot put Robby Rose placed eighth at 14.81 and Michael Ponce placed tenth at 14.32. In the weight throw Ryan Carlock placed fifth at 16.39 and BJ VanderZwaag placed sixth at 15.98. [Men's Basketball] Turnovers Costly in Bethel Loss to No. 22 Spring Arbor The Bethel College men's basketball team had costly turnovers in key possessions that cost them a 64-62 loss to No. 22 Spring Arbor University. [Women's Basketball] Dominant First Half Carries Lady Pilots Over Spring Arbor It was a Jekyll and Hyde performance for the Lady Pilots Saturday as they visited Spring Arbor University in a key Mid-Central College Conference game. Bethel, coming off a lop-sided pounding of Huntington University Wednesday, looked to stay within reach of conference leader Indiana Wesleyan as the MCC's second round began. BC was beautiful in the first half, shooting 53% from the field, 43% from the three point line and 83% from the FT line – leading to a comfortable 43-25 cushion over the Cougars. Bethel junior forward Kristen Hicks led the way in the opening half, scoring 12 points on five of eight shooting. Yoga for Athletes with Jamie (January 22) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Weekend Spin with Megan (January 22) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Flow Yoga with Jen l (January 22) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! TIMEOUT! The Sophomore Getaway (January 22) TIMEOUT! The Sophomore Getaway is fast approaching. The deadline for applications is this Friday, Jan. 13. The Getaway takes places at Camp Brotherhood in Mt. Vernon and is an opportunity for sophomores to take some time apart to do some vocational exploration in the company of students, staff, faculty and alumni. Please pass along this link to the application from the Center for Service and Community Engagement website to students you think would benefit from this experience. Sunday Mass (January 22) One of the Seattle University Jesuits will lead this Sunday liturgy in the Roman Catholic rite. All are welcome to join in this celebration! Event: Through January 22: Exhibition—"Mateo Romero: The Dartmouth Pow-Wow Suite" In spring 2009, the Hood Museum of Art commissioned Mateo Romero, Class of 1989, to paint a series of ten portraits of current Native American Dartmouth students as they danced at the college’s annual Pow-Wow. Read more. Event: January 22: Performance—Chamberworks: Dave Newsam and Friends 2pm, Rollins Chapel, FREE Brookline Blaze Puts Renewed Emphasis on Fire Safety A four-alarm fire in Brookline left 10 School of Law students homeless Monday. The students have found shelter with help from BU and others. While the cause remains under investigation, the blaze prompted University officials to remind students about fire safety precautions, as outlined on a University website. “The University’s interest is, let’s all be [...] Grownups Behaving Badly Grownups behave very, very badly in Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award–winning God of Carnage, the new Huntington Theatre Company production. As the two couples navigating the stylish set of the fast-paced one-act play regress from polite restraint to mouth-foaming profanity, the proceedings invite comparisons to the vitriolic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee (Hon.’10). [...] Trivino Back in Court Former BU hockey star Corey Trivino returned briefly to Brighton District Court on Wednesday, where the case charging him with indecent assault and battery and breaking and entering was continued until March 22. Trivino pleaded not guilty to all charges. Trivino, who was flanked in court by his parents, was arrested on the night of [...] Super Bowl media tips from Indiana University 5,300 IU students benefit from eTexts savings IU spring enrollment holds steady overall; three campuses set records Super Bowl media tips from Indiana University 5,300 IU students benefit from eTexts savings IU spring enrollment holds steady overall; three campuses set records Super Bowl media tips from Indiana University Get ready for a (Game) Jam Jan. 27-29 Campus Life A gamers dream event will be held at the Engineering Center Jan. 27-29: the Global Game Jam, hosted by FIU’s Collaborative Open Innovation Lab (COIL ), an educational program that assists students and pros in envisioning and realizing technology ideas. Some 10,000 game enthusiasts, developers, designers and artists are expected [...] Dance your worries away at the 2012 Dance Marathon Jan. 28-29 Campus Life Everyone’s invited to enjoy a ‘Lion King’ theme at one of the biggest parties thrown on campus and raise funds for the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation “It Means No Worries” – that’s the Lion King-inspired theme of this year’s FIU 15th annual Dance Marathon, the largest student philanthropy at the [...] FIU joins the community to honor Martin Luther King’s legacy In the World FIU took part in the 34th Annual Martin Luther King Parade on Monday, Jan. 17, in Liberty City. FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg and Vice President of Student Affairs Rosa Jones led the university’s contingent. The FIU Marching Band, ROTC Color Guard, cheerleaders, Dazzlers, Roary and students joined in on the [...] U.S. Department of Transportation funds FIU transportation research Campus Life Florida International University’s efforts to find traffic solutions got a boost this week. Earlier this week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing the nation. The UTCs, which are [...] Star Party Jan. 27 Campus Life Join physics professor James Webb for a star party Jan. 27! Every semester, Webb hosts a series of parties, sharing his passion for astronomy with the general public. These nighttime events feature a brief lecture and refreshments, capped off by a chance at some stargazing, weather permitting This event will feature [...] President Krulak honored for community service by DAR BSC President Gen. Charles C. Krulak was honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution with its 2012 Community Service Award. [Softball] Koons of Hillsboro signs softball letter of intent Samantha Koons, Hillsboro, Kan., has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year. [Basketball] Bethany College to participate in Coaches vs. Cancer Bethany College will participate in the ninth Coaches vs. Cancer "Suits and Sneakers" Challenge during the men's and women's basketball games on January 28 when Bethany hosts Friends University. The women's game starts at 5 p.m. with the men's game to follow. Round Two Of MIAA Play Begins At Home Saturday General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The second half of MIAA will open up on Saturday and the Truman Bulldogs will host the Missouri Southern State University Lions in an afternoon doubleheader starting at 1:00 p.m. It is "Daddy/Daughter Day" with fathers and their daughters getting free admission and a free bag of popcorn. Miners Down Bulldogs On Friday Men's Swimming ROLLA, Mo. – The Truman men’s swimming team lost 114-71 to Missouri University of Science and Technology on Friday night. Jerod Simek picked up the lone event win for the Bulldogs who will swim at Drury University (Mo.) on Saturday. Day One In The Books At Iowa State Open Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field AMES, Iowa – Jennifer Zweifel set a season-best and NCAA provisional mark in the long jump and three men turned in personal best in the first day of the Iowa State Open on Friday in Ames. The team will continue the meet tomorrow. Norton Goes for 29 but #16 Southern Escapes in Thriller Men's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - - Junior guard Tom Norton put on a shooting show on Saturday afternoon in Pershing Arena, draining a career-best eight three-pointers, but the Truman men’s basketball team couldn’t take down 16th-ranked Missouri Southern and fell 80-74. Women Take Season Sweep Over Missouri Southern Women's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Propelled by a 14-0 run early in the second half, the Truman women’s basketball team dominated Missouri Southern in a 72-53 victory on Saturday afternoon. Junior guard Becka McHenry led the ‘Dogs, nearly having a double-double with 18 points and nine rebounds. Wildlife Club plans annual ice fishing tourney Jan 19, 2012 The Chadron State College Wildlife Club is getting fired up for a cool event. The club's annual ice fishing tournament is set for Saturday, Feb. 4, at Box Butte Reservoir. The tournament will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The entry fee is $15 for a one-person entry and $30 for a two-man team. Prizes will be awarded for total weight of daily catch and the 10 best panfish in both the one-man category and the team division. Participants also may pay $5 to become eligible for the "big fish pot." More information may be obtained by contacting club members Jake Rodiek at jarodi@eagles.csc.edu or 308-293-4874, Jason Clark at jaclar2@eagles.csc.edu or 402-718-7300, or Adam Bahl at adbahl@eagles.csc.edu or 308-641-2726. 243 musicians selected for High Plains Festival Jan 20, 2012 A total of 243 high school musicians have been selected to participate in the 40th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival at Chadron State College's Memorial Hall on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30-31. The students, who were selected from taped auditions to comprise four groups, will rehearse for two days and present a concert in Memorial Hall at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The concert is open to the public free of charge. Three CSC faculty members will be joined by a guest conductor to lead the ensembles. The guest conductor is Dr. Paul Klemme of Salem, Ore., who will lead the honor choir. Klemme is director of music ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem. He also is a member of the adjunct teaching faculty at Willamette University in Salem and conducts the Willamette Master Chorus of Salem. Prior to recently moving to Salem, he was associate professor of music at Washington State University in Pullman for nine years. From CSC's music department, Dr. Una Taylor will lead the girls' choir, Dr. Adam Lambert the honor band and Dr. Michael Stephens the festival band. Dr. James Margetts will serve as an accompanist. The students represent 24 school systems of Nebraska, Wyoming and South Dakota. Following are the selections, listed by school. Directors of each school are in parenthesis. Ainsworth High School (Kim Bejot and Sarah Hotchkiss): Lydia Allen, festival band, first trumpet; Jayne Barrow, honor band, euphonium; Kayla Beegle, girls' choir, soprano II; Tiffani Beegle, girls' choir, soprano II; Hallie Bower, honor choir, soprano II; Devron Crawford, honor choir, bass II; TyLinn Dodd, honor choir, soprano II; Kirsten Gilliland, festival band, second flute; Hailey McBride, girls' choir, soprano II; Laura Peters, girls' choir, soprano I; Jedd Raymond, festival band, tenor saxophone; Maggie Steinhauser, honor choir, alto II; Amanda Theis, girls' choir, soprano II; Maikayla Weiss, festival band, bass clarinet Alliance High School (Dave Rischling, Michael Garcia and Christina Kloch): Mack Ayden, honor band, third trumpet; Clara Brown, honor band, second clarinet; Joe Cline, honor band, euphonium; Alex Elston, honor band, tuba; Stephanie Jensen, honor band, horn; Brettni Mills, festival band, first flute; Mikenzie Nordeen, honor band, second flute; Alex Reynega, festival band, tuba; Ashton Schewsberry, honor band, first trumpet; David Thorne, honor choir, bass II; Jonathan Weishaar, honor band, second trumpet; Delta Wilson, honor band, horn; Regina Zaro, girls' choir, alto I Banner County High School (Sandra Wounded Arrow): Adrianne Bazan, girls' choir, soprano II Bayard High School (Sharon Hoffman): Morgan Buskirk, festival band, third clarinet; Loren Hasse, honor band, first trumpet; Brooklyn Kniss, honor choir, soprano I; JaLee Pilkington, honor choir, soprano II; Zac Rice, honor choir, tenor II; Ashton Rose, honor choir, tenor II; Henry Schmall, honor choir, bass II; David Schuler, honor choir, tenor I; Ashley Schuller, girls' choir, alto I; Megan Stuart, girls' choir, alto I; Chance White, honor choir, bass I; Harlee White, girls' choir, soprano I Bridgeport High School (Brad Gaston): Jovana Cardiel, girls' choir, alto II; Vincent Harlow, honor choir, tenor II; Kaytlen Hernandez, honor choir, alto I; Janelle Kesterson, honor choir, soprano I; Jessa Post, girls' choir, alto I; Kalesha Richter, girls' choir, soprano I; Blake Smith, honor choir, tenor II; Connor Zimmer, honor choir, tenor I Chadron High School (Joe Rischling): Nikita Lenzo, honor band, first flute; Mackenzie Petty, girls' choir, soprano I Crawford High School (Lori Jensen): Sharla Maginnis, honor band, first alto saxophone; Taylor Osmotherly, festival band, baritone saxophone; Hailey Parkins, festival band, second flute; Sara Tweet, festival band, first alto saxophone Creek Valley High School at Chappell (Ann Cramer): McKenzie Akeson, girls' choir, soprano I; Jill Behrends, girls' choir, soprano II; Ashley Burr, girls' choir, soprano I; Adrian Franks, honor choir, tenor II; Stefanie Mitchell, girls' choir, alto I; Hannah Schievelbein, girls' choir, alto II; Jerry Straber, girls' choir, alto I Custer (S.D.) High School (John Weidenbach): Sean DeHaven, festival band, first alto saxophone Gering Junior and Senior High School (Randy Raines, Shelly King and Misty Curtis): Olivia Anderson, girls' choir, soprano I; Megan Brady, honor band, percussion; Ryan Brady, festival band, euphonium; Rey Castro, honor choir, tenor I; Amy Christensen, honor band, first flute; Nicolette Cook, festival band, third trumpet; Andrew Delcamp, honor choir, bass II; Brian Doll, festival band, first alto saxophone; Miranda Doremus-Reznor, honor choir, soprano II; Kate Duncan, honor choir, soprano II; Jeremy Eskam, honor band, tuba; Audrey Fries, girls' choir, soprano I; Darrin Gonzales, honor band, second trombone; Hayley Grams, girls' choir, soprano II; Katie Gutherless, honor band, percussion; Marissa Gutherless, honor band, second clarinet; Emily Hauck, honor band, oboe; Jared Horrocks, festival band, second trumpet; Riley Kling, honor band, third trumpet; Krissa Lewandowski, honor band, first clarinet; Jenna Longmore, festival band, tenor saxophone; Alexa Longoria, festival band, first flute; Chelcy Mannel, girls' choir, alto I; Allison McMann, honor band, second alto saxophone; Dan Olmstead, festival band, tuba; Leah Potts, honor band, bass clarinet; Kali Rimington, festival band, first alto saxophone; Ashley Ruegg, honor choir, alto II; Ciara Sabala, festival band, second alto saxophone; David Safford, honor band, third clarinet; Natasha Teall, honor band, tenor saxophone; Jordan Tjaden, honor band, third trumpet; Isabel Wolf, festival band, percussion; Vanessa Woolsey, honor band, first alto saxophone; Libby Wright, girls' choir, soprano I Gordon-Rushville High School (George Meng and Ryan Lovell): Kris Boardman, honor choir, tenor II; Niki Boardman, girls' choir, soprano II; Jessica Bragg, girls' choir, soprano I; Cody Campbell, festival band, string bass; April Eitler, honor choir, soprano II; Nicolas Elwood, honor choir, bass II; Jeff Gehrt, honor band, second trumpet; Cirsten Hinn, girls' choir, alto I; Brittany Hoagland, girls' choir, soprano I; Jessica Hurd, honor choir, soprano II; Gary Kaplan, festival band, percussion; Chase Mack, festival band, second trumpet; Sara Marlatt, festival band, second alto saxophone; Lindsey Milburn, honor choir, alto I; Allyson Moss, honor choir, alto II; Renen Sahr, festival band, percussion; Audra Sasse, honor band, horn; Jordan Shadbolt, honor choir, alto I; Ronelle Stevens, honor band, third clarinet; William Wacker, honor band, third trombone; Cole Wellnitz, honor choir, bass II Hot Springs (S.D.) High School (Lyn Alberty): Danielle Miller, festival band, first flute; Cassidy Schoenfelder, honor band, second flute Hulett (Wyo.) High School (Lila Kennah): Mitchell Clark, honor band, second trombone; Ramsey Cummings, honor choir, alto II; Faith Hummel, festival band, second flute; Melissa Maddison, girls' choir, alto I; Brooke Mills, festival band, third trumpet; Erin Perry, honor choir, alto II Kimball High School (Kristi Hiles-Smith and David Thelan): Kallie Bush, festival band, second clarinet; J.J. Casimiro, honor choir, bass I; Catelyn Cornils, honor band, second flute; Bobbie Gehrig, honor choir, soprano I; Courtney Hunsaker, honor choir, alto I; Hailey Keller, festival band, first alto saxophone; Rachael Merryfield, festival band, second flute Leyton High School at Dalton (Shawn Oakes): Kelsey Arrington, honor choir, soprano I; Zane Balfour, festival band, percussion; Katy Ernest, girls' choir, soprano I; Megan Flessner, honor band, third clarinet; Dani McKay, festival band, first clarinet; Justine Peters, girls' choir, soprano I; Josh Reimers, festival band, percussion; Krystian Reimers, honor choir, alto I; Carly Rushman, girls' choir, soprano I Mitchell High School (Ken Boehr and Christina Boehr): Chris Armstrong, honor choir, tenor I; Cole Beaver, festival band, second alto saxophone; Crystal Bott, girls' choir, alto I; Lynsie Ewing, girls' choir, soprano I; Victor Garza, honor choir, tenor I; Kesleigh Hernandez, girls' choir, soprano I; Miriam Riechardt, girls' choir, soprano I; Soren Singpiel, festival band, percussion; Ashley Trimble, honor choir, soprano I Moorcroft (Wyo.) High School (Paul Ormseth): Emma Burger, festival band, second alto saxophone; Catherine Clonch, girls' choir, alto I; Brandi Essen, girls' choir, alto I; Kelsey Fielder, honor band, third clarinet; Kelsey Gonzalez, girls' choir, alto II; Kimberly VerBurg, girls' choir, alto II; Christy Zurbuchen, festival band, tenor saxophone Scottsbluff High School (Frances Ibero): Mikayla Fulk, honor band, bass clarinet; Yadira Gurrola, honor band, second flute; Bryce Meier, honor band, second alto saxophone; Matthew Mickey, festival band, first trombone; Michael Miller, festival band, first trumpet; Chad Nagasawa, honor band, tuba; Ashlee Pilkington, honor band, first trumpet; Josh Pilkington, honor band, percussion; Pedro Sanchez, festival band, tuba; Kayla Schanaman, honor band, first clarinet; Lindsey Schanaman, honor band, first flute; Emily Still, honor band, second trumpet; Aubrey Taylor, honor band, oboe; Kyle Weitzel, festival band, baritone saxophone Sidney High School (Nathan Beutler and David Mead): Casey Baldwin, honor choir, soprano I; Josh Blauert, honor choir, bass I; David Bond, honor choir, tenor I; Michaela Flick, festival band, second clarinet; Trevor Franklin, honor choir, bass I; Emily Gobie, girls' choir, alto II; Lauren Gull, honor choir, soprano I; LaNaya Gutierrez, girls' choir, alto I; Allen Kissack, honor band, first trombone; Josie Lucero, honor choir, alto I; Mariah Mata, honor band, first flute; Madeline Mead, honor choir, alto II; Katie Oliverius, honor choir, alto II; Annie Peterson, girls' choir, alto II; Andrew Phelps, honor choir, bass II; David Pilger, festival band, second alto saxophone; Dylan Putman, honor band, percussion; McKenzie Rosdail, festival band, first clarinet; Juli Smith, honor choir, soprano I; Madi Verhulst, honor band, baritone saxophone; Sarah Wirth, honor band, first clarinet Southwest High School at Bartley (Rebecca Brittenham): Kascade Tollman, honor band, second flute Sturgis (S.D.) High School (David Martinson and Gary Nelson): Hannah Aker, honor band, bassoon; Devon Bevier, honor band, horn; Dustie Clements, honor band, baritone saxophone; Seth Gerberding, festival band, third trombone; Katy Grubl, festival band, second trumpet; Jennifer Hall, honor band, percussion; Marcus Heintz, honor band, euphonium; Katie Johnston, festival band, first flute; Abby Keffeler, honor band, tenor saxophone; Delayna LaBelle, honor band, first trombone; Megan Moravec, honor band, second alto saxophone; Mikayla Nepper, honor band, second clarinet; Kaitlin Peterson, honor band, first alto saxophone; Jena Rathert, festival band, second trombone; Sarah Rathert, festival band, first flute; Katie Roselles, festival band, second clarinet; Amy Seymour, festival band, second flute; Derek Seymour, festival band, first trombone; Whitney Werdel, festival band, e-flat contrabass clarinet; Ryan Wise, festival band, second trombone Upton (Wyo.) High School (Tia Benson and Randy Crain): Aleesha Adams, girls' choir, alto II; Dani Booth, honor choir, alto I; Shawna Davey, honor choir, alto I; Kate Hart, honor choir, soprano II; John Henry Orban, honor choir, tenor I; Bailey Parrish, festival band, bass clarinet; Loreana Rhoden, girls' choir, soprano II; Savannah Silbaugh, girls' choir, alto II; Amber Sturdevant, honor band, second flute Valentine High School (Tammy Russell): Kolton Brown, honor choir, bass I; Angela Cruz, girls' choir, alto II; Sydney Dahl, girls' choir, soprano II; Sydney Dunn, honor choir, soprano II; Emilee Hughes, girls' choir, soprano II; Savannah Jackson, festival band, second flute; Shevelle Lee, girls' choir, soprano I; Sophie Lopez, girls' choir, soprano I; Mary McQuistan, festival band, first trumpet; Chantal Osnes, honor choir, alto II; Emily Perrett, girls' choir, soprano I; Anna-Nina Pries, girls' choir, alto II; Ben Shelbourn, honor choir, bass I; Rachel Weander, girls' choir, soprano II; Jake Wiltfang, honor choir, bass I Wauneta-Palisade High School (Sara Behrends): Leiauna Alberts, festival band, third clarinet; Christi Christner, girls' choir, soprano I; Sydnee Harchelroad, girls' choir, alto I; Tayler Nordhausen, honor choir, soprano I; Cassidy Rathe, festival band, first clarinet Nutrition labels can lead even most health conscious consumers astray Jan. 2010 Donald Lichtenstein Your food choice may not be as healthy as you think. New research by Donald Lichtenstein, CU-Boulder professor of the Leeds School of Business, reveals how food manufacturers are trying to make their products appear more nutritional. It’s a tactic he calls the “Health Framing Effect. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Academics, Business, Marketing Nutrition labels can lead even the most health-conscious consumers astray, study finds People who made New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier or lose weight might also want to brush up on their math skills, according to Professor Donald Lichtenstein of the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. In a study appearing in this month’s edition of the Journal of Marketing, Lichtenstein and his colleagues found that nutrition labels on packaged food products in the United States can lead even the most health-conscious consumers astray, if they don’t “do the math.” The study was co-authored by marketing instructor Gina Mohr of Colorado State University and marketing Professor Chris Janiszewski of the University of Florida. While the “Nutrition Facts” printed on food labels are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, companies are given some freedom to present food packages as a single serving or as smaller serving sizes within a package, according to Lichtenstein, chair of the Leeds School marketing department. Through this practice, referred to in the study by Lichtenstein and his colleagues as “health framing,” companies can present smaller serving sizes so that a food’s negative nutrients -- calories and fat -- on a nutrition label show up as a lower number per serving. “The take-away message is when you look at the calories per serving on a candy bar or a can of soup at the grocery store, be sure to look at the serving size too,” Lichtenstein said. “Surprisingly what we found was those people who are health conscious and are concerned about nutrition fall prey to health framing effects more frequently. “The problem comes when people do pay attention, but they only pay attention to the calorie information and not the serving size,” Lichtenstein said. “And that’s what we find in study after study. Those consumers who are more health conscious pay attention to the calorie information, but they don’t take the extra step to look at the serving size. So they are duped, if you will, by a health framing effect.” This is where the math part comes in. For example, if a candy bar is 2 ounces and has 200 calories for a whole bar, it might be labeled as one serving or two servings. If the manufacturer decides to make the serving size of 1 ounce it cuts the calories per serving in half. “We found that many consumers only pay attention to the calorie information and don’t look to see exactly what the serving size is,” he said. “When you present a smaller serving size, it cuts down the calories per serving, which makes consumers feel less guilty about consuming the product, and that affects not only their purchase intentions, but actual choice.” To ensure more informed consumer choices, Lichtenstein recommends reducing the latitude manufacturers have in setting serving sizes, requiring manufacturers to report nutrient information on a per unit weight basis -- calories per ounce -- and increasing consumer education about manufacturer use of health framing. Without any changes to policy, Lichtenstein said, consumers need to put the onus on themselves when it comes to food labels. “In the absence of any changes, public policy officials should encourage consumers to calculate negative nutrients for a reasonable serving size, so they know the health benefits and detriments of the foods they eat,” Lichtenstein said. Contact: Donald Lichtenstein, Leeds School, 303-492-8206 Greg Swenson, CU media relations, 303-492-3113“The problem comes when people do pay attention, but they only pay attention to the calorie information and not the serving size,” said Professor Donald Lichtenstein of the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. “And that’s what we find in study after study. Those consumers who are more health conscious pay attention to the calorie information, but they don’t take the extra step to look at the serving size. So they are duped, if you will, by a health framing effect.”Business Nutrition labels can lead even most health conscious consumers astray Discovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Research Collaborationsvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Trying to eat healthy? Read those nutrition labels carefully People who made New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier or lose weight might also want to brush up on their math skills. In a new study, marketing professor Donald Lichtenstein found that nutrition labels on packaged food products in the United States can lead even the most health-conscious consumers astray, if they don’t “do the math.” While the “Nutrition Facts” printed on food labels are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, companies are given some freedom to present food packages as a single serving or as smaller serving sizes within a package, according to Lichtenstein, chair of the Leeds School marketing department. Through this practice, referred to in the study by Lichtenstein and his colleagues as “health framing,” companies can present smaller serving sizes so that a food’s negative nutrients -- calories and fat -- on a nutrition label show up as a lower number per serving. “The take-away message is when you look at the calories per serving on a candy bar or a can of soup at the grocery store, be sure to look at the serving size too,” Lichtenstein said. “Surprisingly, what we found was those people who are health conscious and are concerned about nutrition fall prey to health framing effects more frequently. “The problem comes when people do pay attention, but they only pay attention to the calorie information and not the serving size,” Lichtenstein said. “And that’s what we find in study after study. Those consumers who are more health conscious pay attention to the calorie information, but they don’t take the extra step to look at the serving size. So they are duped, if you will, by a health framing effect.” This is where the math part comes in. For example, if a candy bar is 2 ounces and has 200 calories for a whole bar, it might be labeled as one serving or two servings. If the manufacturer decides to make the serving size of 1 ounce it cuts the calories per serving in half. “We found that many consumers only pay attention to the calorie information and don’t look to see exactly what the serving size is,” he said. “When you present a smaller serving size, it cuts down the calories per serving, which makes consumers feel less guilty about consuming the product, and that affects not only their purchase intentions, but actual choice." Nutrition labels can lead even most health conscious consumers astray Jan. 2010 Donald Lichtenstein Your food choice may not be as healthy as you think. New research by Donald Lichtenstein, CU-Boulder professor of the Leeds School of Business, reveals how food manufacturers are trying to make their products appear more nutritional. It’s a tactic he calls the “Health Framing Effect.Topic: Academics, Business, Marketing Business, Social SciencesDiscovery & Innovation, Serving Colorado. Engaged in the World.var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); MCW Researcher Honored for Educational Accomplishments January 20 - Todd Hoagland, PhD, associate professor of cell biology, neurobiology and anatomy, will receive the 2012 Basmajian Award from the American Association of Anatomists. Whitefish Bay Patch Chef Kochilas will bring Greek cuisine to the Yale menu Yale News Yale Dining has invited chef Diane Kochilas, one of the foremost authorities on Greek cuisine, to come to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 25, for a day that will include some teaching, some talking, and a lot of cooking. Lion-dragon parade in New Haven to herald Chinese New Year Yale News In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Yale-China Association is hosting a traditional lion-dragon dance parade in New Haven on Thursday, Feb. 2. True North Brass to perform as part of Messiah College Cultural Series season Click on image to download a print-quality version. GRANTHAM, Pa. (Jan. 20, 2012) — The internationally acclaimed brass ensemble True North Brass will perform at Messiah College on Feb. 11 as part of the college’s Cultural Series season. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel on the college’s Grantham campus. Tickets are [...] Wed, Feb 01 at 7:00pm RAMS Basketball -- De Anza College vs. Gavilan College in Gilroy Stanford's International Travel Assistance Program offers peace of mind 24/7 How the Finnish school system outshines U.S. education Educational philosophy in Finland is strikingly different than in the United States, but the students there outperform U.S. learners. 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Hunter to Serve as Great Strides’ Honorary Chair Cleveland business leader Beecher Hunter will serve as honorary chairman of the 2012 “Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis,” according to campaign officials at Lee University. Common ground at the cross, Evans says America does not need hundreds of years to fix the racial and cultural division that exist, Dr. Tony Evans said in Friday, it only needs a few minutes—maybe a few hours. Read More » DePaul's College of Commerce Announces Two Appointments in School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems Super Bowl media tips from Indiana University 5,300 IU students benefit from eTexts savings IU spring enrollment holds steady overall; three campuses set records Ty Cobb Ballpark Dedication - Feb. 4 On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the new Ty Cobb Ballpack will be dedicated. Clay Target Team Builds on Competition Success In their debut competition the Hampden-Sydney Clay Target team traveled to Blacksburg on November 12-13 to shoot in the Hokie Invitational at Virginia Tech. With twelve students including nine freshman, a master's level clay target shooter, and a previous member of the Junior All-American Squad, the team looks forward to continuing competitive success. [Baseball] Tickets Still Available For Baseball's First Pitch Banquet [Madonna] 2012 Madonna Athletics Hall Of Fame Class Announced Opening Convocation to Feature Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon Alabama State University’s Black History Month Opening Convocation will feature a longtime civil rights activist who has used music to push for equality. ASU’s COBA Part of Major Job Creation Effort The Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprise (DBE) department within ASU’s College of Business Administration is leading a major effort to try to create jobs in the state of Alabama. 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The applicant total, a 5.8% increase over the previous year’s total of 27,283, is an all-time high for the college. Super Bowl media tips from Indiana University 5,300 IU students benefit from eTexts savings IU spring enrollment holds steady overall; three campuses set records Contributors to Alabama agriculture to be honored at February Hall of Honor banquet Events AUBURN - The Auburn University Agricultural Alumni Association will honor five distinguished Alabama agriculturists during its 2012 Hall of Honor banquet, Thursday, Feb. 23, at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center beginning at 6:15 p.m. Three of those honored will be inducted into the Hall of Honor and two will be honored [...] Final Construction Phase Begins on New ASU Stadium Construction on the new Alabama State University multi-purpose football facility is in its final phase. ASU Spotlight: Akia Fleming From performing in one-woman plays to recording R&B music to teaching the arts, ASU theatre arts alumna Akia Fleming is following her dreams. Super Bowl media tips from Indiana University 5,300 IU students benefit from eTexts savings IU spring enrollment holds steady overall; three campuses set records All Levels Hip Hop with Adam (January 21) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! TIMEOUT! The Sophomore Getaway (January 21) TIMEOUT! The Sophomore Getaway is fast approaching. The deadline for applications is this Friday, Jan. 13. The Getaway takes places at Camp Brotherhood in Mt. Vernon and is an opportunity for sophomores to take some time apart to do some vocational exploration in the company of students, staff, faculty and alumni. Please pass along this link to the application from the Center for Service and Community Engagement website to students you think would benefit from this experience. Weekend Spin with Megan (January 21) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Beginning Modern Dance with Steve (January 21) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Flow Yoga (January 21) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Public Safety posts armed-robbery alert; all-clear given University News The SuperAmerica store at Grand and Cleveland was robbed during the night; the armed suspect fled on foot. Sabrina Goddard Featured On NCAA Web Site Clarksville, Ark.-Senior Sabrina Goddard was one of seven student-athletes from around the country recently featured on www.ncca.org. Fisher, Pinson named to U of O Board of Trustees Clarksville, Ark. --- Dr. Laurie Fisher of Clarksville and Susan E. Pinson of Edmond, Okla., have been named to the University of the Ozarks' Board of Trustees. As members of the Board Class of 2014, Fisher and Pinson will each serve a three-year term, which began Jan. 1. Alumnus making most of first head coaching job Joey Curtis, a 2009 U of O graduate, is making the most of his first opportunity as a high school boys head basketball coach. [Men's Basketball] Chargers Topple KVCC in Comeback Fashion KALAMAZOO, MI – The Ancilla College men's basketball team overcame a 15 point deficit to defeat MCCAA Western Conference rival Kalamazoo Valley Community College 92-86 on Wednesday. [Women's Basketball] Ancilla Loses at NJCAA #4 KVCC KALAMAZOO, MI – The Ancilla College women's basketball team suffered an 85-40 loss at NJCAA #4 Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Wednesday. Softball Earns College Madness Preseason Honors Softball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State softball team was honored by the College Sports Madness website with several Southland Conference Preseason awards for the upcoming season. Former Bobcat Taylor Anderson Hall to Be Inducted in Barbers Hill Sports Hall of Honor Softball Mont Belvieu, Texas – Barbers Hill Sports Hall of Honor will hold its annual induction on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Sports Hall and high school auditorium on the campus of Barbers Hill HS. Former Texas State softball outfielder Taylor Anderson Hall will be one of two Barbers Hill alumni inducted into the sports hall. Behind the Numbers: Breaking Down Women's Basketball's Win Vs. Sam Houston State Women's Basketball Wednesday night, the women's basketball team used an 18-0 run to start the second half, en route to beating Sam Houston State, 66-53. The defensive effort during the run was one of the best stretches for Texas State in recent memory. Here is a look at just how stifling the Bobcat defense was in beating the Bearkats. Community Leaders to be Honored at Rutgers-Camden Social Justice and Equality Event The Rutgers–Camden Black Law Students Association will honor three community leaders at the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champions of Social Justice Awards Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 26. This year, the honorees are New Jersey Superior Court Judge Gwendolyn Blue, Bruce Main, the president of Urban Promise of Camden, and David Sciarra, the executive director of the Education Law Center in Newark. Bacteria Simulation Provides Clues to Fight Tuberculosis A Rutgers–Camden professor is using his expertise in computer science to aid in the development of new methods to fight tuberculosis. Desmond Lun has received $36,589 for his work with GRANITE (Genetic Regulatory Analysis of Networks Investigational Tool Environment), a software platform designed to simulate the behavior of living cells. Ohio State University experts available to discuss new Apple digital textbook service Research: When it comes to accepting evolution, gut feelings trump facts Ohio State celebrates legacy of John Glenn on 50th anniversary of his Friendship 7 space flight Community Leaders to be Honored at Rutgers-Camden Social Justice and Equality Event The Rutgers–Camden Black Law Students Association will honor three community leaders at the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champions of Social Justice Awards Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 26. This year, the honorees are New Jersey Superior Court Judge Gwendolyn Blue, Bruce Main, the president of Urban Promise of Camden, and David Sciarra, the executive director of the Education Law Center in Newark. Bacteria Simulation Provides Clues to Fight Tuberculosis A Rutgers–Camden professor is using his expertise in computer science to aid in the development of new methods to fight tuberculosis. Desmond Lun has received $36,589 for his work with GRANITE (Genetic Regulatory Analysis of Networks Investigational Tool Environment), a software platform designed to simulate the behavior of living cells. Rutgers Study Finds Paid Family Leave Leads to Positive Economic Outcomes With a growing need for family-friendly workplace policies, a new study by Rutgers' Center for Women and Work commissioned by the National Partnership for Women & Families concludes that providing paid family leave to workers leads to positive economic outcomes for working families, businesses and the public. Valley couple wins War Eagle Wedding; voting begins Monday for bridal gown Campus Announcement AUBURN - Katie and Slade from Valley, Ala., have won the online voting contest for Auburn University's first War Eagle Wedding. Starting Monday, Jan. 23, www.wareaglewedding.com will accept votes on three choices for Katie's bridal gown. The dresses were designed by Auburn apparel design students Lauren Mellor, Heather Hall, and Eloise Faber. Voting will last [...] ASU Announces 2012 Black History Month Schedule Join ASU in celebrating Black History Month with a host of programs for the ASU community. Community Education Spring Courses Offer a Bit of Everthing News Rutgers Study Finds Paid Family Leave Leads to Positive Economic Outcomes With a growing need for family-friendly workplace policies, a new study by Rutgers' Center for Women and Work commissioned by the National Partnership for Women & Families concludes that providing paid family leave to workers leads to positive economic outcomes for working families, businesses and the public. Super Bowl media tips from Indiana University Students Receive UA Away Scholarships for Service Project in Guatemala Awards & Honors The University of Alabama Division of Student Affairs has named six students who will receive UA Away scholarships to participate in service abroad March 10-17 as part of the Community Service Center Alternative Spring Break program in Guatemala. Dialog Extra for Jan. 19, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION — UA will celebrate the football team’s recent national championship on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event will feature the football team and head coach Nick Saban [...] UA First Year Experience Launches Peer Leaders Program Events Applications for Peer Leaders -- a program at The University of Alabama that gives upperclassmen the opportunity to serve as role models and mentors to first-year students -- are available at fye.ua.edu until Jan. 30. UA in the News: January 19, 2012 UA in the News UA students present television pilots at Bama Theatre -- Local high school students to use UA chemistry lab – First Amendment expert comments on piracy legislation – Zen Buddhist priest visits – Parking information on championship celebration – and more … Skibo named distinguished professor Campus ISU President Al Bowman has appointed James Skibo as a distinguished professor, an honor given to a faculty member who demonstrates excellence throughout the university. ISU partners with WIU for Wind for Schools Program Campus ISU and Western Illinois University have partnered together in order to provide classroom materials that contribute to wind energy curriculum's in chosen schools. Normal to lease six electric vehicles, Amtrak additions approved Bloomington/Normal The Normal City Council agreed on the lease of six Mitsubishi electric vehicles, as well as the approval of several additions to the new Amtrak station during the city council meeting on Tuesday. Two drink-free days a week needed, according to new U.K. study National/Global People should avoid drinking alcohol at least two days a week, according to a recent recommendation by the Commons Science and Technology Committee of the U.K. Parliament. Five Second Rule in Transplants? January 19 - David C. Cronin II, MD, associate professor of transplant surgery, comments on a case in Mexico in which a transplant team accidentally dropped a donor heart prior to transplant. ABC News Online 12.01.21 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Saturday January 21, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.21 00:00 GENERAL - National Strength and Conditioning Association State Conference - Saturday January 21, 2012 @ Thomas & King Leadership & Conference Center NSCA Mission Statement As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application, to improve athletic performance an... 12.01.20 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Friday January 20, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.20 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Friday January 20, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.20 00:00 STUDENT LIFE - Ending at 9:00 p.m. Impact Leadership Retreat - Friday January 20, 2012 Contact James Koeppe for more infomration at james_koeppe@georgetowncollege.edu or 502-863-7977... NYT Columnist Nicholas Kristof Recalls Being "Startled" by Student Question During His Campus Visit "I think I must have been a Swattie in a former life," said NYT columnist Nicholas Kristof to an overflow LPAC crowd during his talk on campus last fall. New Drug Labels for Kidney Disease Patients - What Do They Mean? Highlights * More than 20 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease. * Drugs that treat red blood cell deficiencies are critical for maintaining many chronic kidney disease patients' health. * Experts comment on newly released federal recommendations for these drugs. Researchers Find Gene Critical to Sense of Smell in Fruit Fly UW-Madison researchers have discovered that a gene called distal-less is critical to the fly's ability to receive, process and respond to smells. Blood Protein Predicts Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients Highlights * High levels of TNF receptors in the blood increased diabetes patients' risk of developing kidney problems by three- to five-fold a decade later. * Measuring blood levels of TNF receptors may help predict which patients' kidneys are in jeopardy, and targeting TNF receptors may help protect them. * Half a million people in the U.S. have kidney failure and require dialysis or a kidney transplant, and 44% of these cases are due to diabetes. Gastrointestinal Bleeding: What Many Kidney Failure Patients Stomach Highlights * Bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract occurs more than 10 times as often in kidney failure patients than in individuals in the general population. * Upper gastrointestinal bleeding causes serious health problems--and even early deaths--for many patients with kidney failure. * More than 600,000 patients in the United States have kidney failure. Study Identifies Novel Markers as Key Indicators of Future Renal Failure in Diabetes Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have identified two novel markers that, when elevated in the blood stream, can predict accurately the risk of renal (kidney) failure in patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The findings have immediate diagnostic implications and can be used for the development of new therapies to prevent or postpone the progression of renal disease in diabetes. An Impressive Line On His Resume Statement: New tailgating rules Yale News After reviewing Yale’s tailgating policies and the policies of other universities, and conducting site visits to other university stadiums, the President and Officers of Yale University have decided to implement new practices at Yale Bowl. L&S websites unavailable Top Stories The web hosting service provided by the College of Letters & Science to its departments is experiencing an outage that began at 10:00 pm Tuesday, January 17. Approximately 80 campus domains are affected, including many of the websites for L&S departments. L&S is working with the hosting provider, DreamHost, to assist in the recovery of the sites and is providing updates via email to impacted departments. Business continuity planning for IST-managed systems Top Stories There are two components to business continuity: disaster recovery, which deals with getting systems and infrastructure back online after a disaster; and business resumption, which deals with getting business functionality back online after the infrastructure is readied. This article focuses on how IST handles disaster recovery for applications under its management. Expert: Perry Never Faced Scrutiny in Texas He Faced with Presidential Campaign News Releases Rick Perry came in like a lion and out like a lamb in the 2012 Republican primaries. A Texas Tech expert can discuss why he stayed so long and what went wrong during his much-anticipated presidential campaign. Richard Mandeville appointed Whitworth's new vice president for student life Richard Mandeville appointed Whitworth's new vice president for student life Richard Mandeville appointed Whitworth's new vice president for student life Marist President Murray Lauds Rep. Hinchey's Service to New York's 22nd District Marist President Murray Lauds Rep. Hinchey's Service to New York's 22nd District China Study Abroad to hold Information Session TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Students interested in Tallahassee Community College's China Study Abroad Program are encouraged to attend an information session that will take place Monday, January 23 from 5-7 p.m. in Room 205 of the Technology and Professional Programs Building. ASU Announces 2012 Black History Month Schedule Join ASU in celebrating Black History Month with a host of programs for the ASU community. Turbo receives a makeover Geneva’s mascot has been refurbished and given a new appearance. Rollins Foundation Gives $15 Million for Theology Building The Candler School of Theology has received a $15 million gift from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation of Atlanta that makes possible the construction of the second phase of the school's new building program. Survey: Pessimism in California commercial real estate giving way to cautious optimism The Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast survey polled industry professionals on how they think the market will change over the coming three years. 5,300 IU students benefit from eTexts savings IU spring enrollment holds steady overall; three campuses set records Texas Tech Judging Teams Begin Season Strong at National Western News Releases With teams coming in first, third and fourth places, Texas Tech University’s meat, wool and livestock judging teams once again proved that Texas Tech’s judging program is one of the most consistent and competitive in the nation at the recent National Western Stock Show and Rodeo held in Denver, Colo. “I am once again proud of [...] 5,300 IU students benefit from eTexts savings IU spring enrollment holds steady overall; three campuses set records Northland Community & Technical College Thief River Falls Campus Open House Feb. 1, 2012 Release Date: January 19, 2012 Provost Jamie Comstock Steps Down, Joins CCOM Faculty Provost Jamie Comstock Steps Down, Joins CCOM Faculty BSC student cast to present comedy The Good Doctor by playwright Neil Simon Dramatizing the whimsical vision and humor of 19th century Russian author Anton Chekhov, Birmingham-Southern student actors and technicians will produce the college’s first-ever production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Good Doctor. The play opens Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the College Theatre/Theatre One. Performances also will be presented Jan. 27-28 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m Math Center Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success at UA Announcements For the last 10 years, The University of Alabama has offered a technology-centered learning approach for students in the Mathematics Technology Learning Center. UA’s Bryant Museum to Host Preview of HBO Namath Documentary Events The Bryant Museum will host a preview of "NAMATH" at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in the Ballroom of the Hotel Capstone on The University of Alabama campus. UACCB Alert and meal plan offered Winter weather could be around the corner. Students are reminded to sign up for UACCB Alerts to receive emails and text messages informing the campus community of UACCB closings and emergencies. UACCB Circle K International Club to Host Valentine Event BATESVILLE – Students from University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville's Circle K International Club are hosting a Variety Night Show entitled "Bon Appetune" on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in UACCB's Independence Hall. Advancement Office unveils new planned giving resources Clarksville, Ark. --- Individuals who are interested in making charitable gifts to Ozarks now have access to an extensive library of online resources and tools to help them learn more about the types of gift options available and how different types of gifts may impact their estate and tax planning. University Chaplain composes Bible study for Presbyterian Women Clarksville, Ark. --- University of the Ozarks Chaplain the Rev. Nancy Benson-Nicol recently developed and wrote a Bible study for the Presbyterian Women's publication "Horizons" that will debut worldwide in early 2012. Students take fine arts tour to London Stonehenge, the Tower of London, and a spectacular New Year’s fireworks show were among sights students and faculty experienced on the fine arts tour to London in late December and early January. Read More » Hilltop Players to present 'Spelling Bee' Who can forget the trauma of a middle school spelling bee? The audience looking on; the competition; the words? Read More » Wed, Feb 01 at 11:00am Student Success Center Open House in PB 11 The Sagehen Report: Week of January 16 Athletics This past week saw the Pomona-Pitzer Men’s Basketball team capture two wins to move into a tie for first place in the SCIAC and set up a big neighborhood rivalry game with Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, while the Women’s Swimming and Diving team pulled out an exciting come-from-behind win over Redlands. Professor and Associate Dean Jonathan Wright to Receive Inaugural Faculty Alumni Service Award Staff Jonathan Wright, associate dean and professor of biology, has been selected to receive the inaugural Faculty Alumni Service Award from Pomona’s Alumni Association Board. UCLA joins forces with White House to meet unique needs of veterans, families The project is the latest in a series of UCLA efforts to provide cutting-edge medical and mental health care to wounded warriors. Researchers uncover how new melanoma drug accelerates secondary skin cancers The discovery has led to treatment strategies that use the new drug, vemurafenib, with an additional drug aimed at stopping the secondary cancers in certain patients. UCLA Headlines January 18, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Guantanamo Detainees and the LawToday's Los Angeles Times features an op-ed by Kal Raustiala, professor of law and director of the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, examining the legal rights of detainees at the... Son of Vietnamese Refugee Among Students Honored by Physical Sciences Dean UC San Diego News After six years in a North Vietnamese “reeducation” camp, Thai Hoang Do’s father escaped to Thailand with five children and his wife in tow. It was in a refugee camp in Thailand that Thai Do—the youngest of six children—was born to the Do family. Seven years later, the family moved to the United States, settling in San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood. Women’s Basketball Team Topples Rival Cal State Monterey Bay as Winning Streak Reaches 16 Games UC San Diego News In a season full of them thus far, the second-ranked UC San Diego women's basketball made another huge statement on Saturday, rolling over No. 24 Cal State Monterey Bay, 91-63, in a battle between the top two teams in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. Donors Invest to Make UC San Diego ‘Best Value’ UC San Diego News UC San Diego was named a 2012 “best value” public college, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. The national finance publication ranked UC San Diego 10th in the nation, up from 12th last year. The criteria used for the selection included cost and financial aid, average student debt, competitiveness, graduation rates and academic support. UC San Diego Researchers Review Cessation Studies and Call for Change in Policy UC San Diego News Smoking is a major public health issue and quitting is the single most important thing smokers can do to improve their health. In the 2012 edition of the prestigious Annual Review of Public Health, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have reviewed the landscape of smoking cessation over the past 20 years. UCSF Tops Public Institutions in NIH Biomedical Research Funds The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) received more research funds from the National Institutes of Health than any other public institution in 2011 and ranked second among all institutions nationwide, according to new figures released by the NIH. The funding helps UCSF continue to perform world-renowned health sciences research amid state budget cutbacks. UCSF Taps 17-Year Interprofessional Expert to Lead New Center Scott Reeves, a world-renowned British social scientist, is the new director of UCSF’s Center for Innovation in Interprofessional Healthcare Education, which will work to develop curricula and robust assessment tools that focus on quality and safety. All UC Campuses to Become Smoke Free UC President Mark Yudof has requested that chancellors at all 10 campuses form committees to implement a smoke-free policy that also bans the use, sale and promotion of tobacco products on University property. Saving Dogs with Spinal Cord Injuries Dogs with spinal cord injuries may soon benefit from an experimental drug being tested by researchers at UCSF and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences — work that they hope will one day help people with similar injuries. Yale dean named Pillay Visiting Professor at Yale-NUS College Yale News Peter Crane, the Carl W. Knobloch Jr. Dean of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, has been named the first J.Y. Pillay Distinguished Visiting Professor at Yale-NUS College, the landmark collaboration between Yale University and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Statins may protect against death from aneurysm, Yale study finds Yale News A study by Yale School of Medicine reveals that survival rates for patients with a thoracic aneurysm are significantly better, and complications are fewer, among patients who take statin cholesterol drugs than those who do not. Women’s Hoops Edged By Marymount Men’s Hoops Saintly In Victory Over Marymount Law professor explores life and death in new book Campus Life Are you alive? What makes you so sure? These strange questions are the opening lines of a new book by College of Law professor Elizabeth Price Foley. The Law of Life and Death uses stories of real people – some of whom, like Terri Schiavo, readers are sure to recognize [...] Enjoy a round of celebrity golf, support FIU’s First Gen Scholarship Fund In the World FIU and the PGA World Golf Championship have partnered to offer golf fans the opportunity to attend the Cadillac Championship in Doral March 7-11 and support the FIU First Generation Fund If you enjoy golf and like giving back, FIU and the PGA World Golf Championship have just the ticket [...] 2012 Peer Advisors announced Campus Life The FIU Office of Orientation and Commuter Student Services welcomed new members to the Peer Advising family on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Thirty-four students were selected to become 2012 Peer Advisors. Two 2011 Peer Advisors will be staying with the group, serving as Peer Advisor Coordinators. The selected students began a [...] Eminent engagement expert to visit FIU Campus Life WHAT: A national authority on university-community engagement, Ira Harkavy, founding director of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania, will be visiting Florida International University to discuss FIU’s engagement efforts and help create strategies and avenues for faculty, students and partners to work together to tackle [...] President Rosenberg’s message about on-campus demonstrations Campus Life The following message was sent from President Mark B. Rosenberg to the university community on January 18, 2012. Dear students, faculty and staff: I know that many of you have heard that two students and five individuals who are not students were arrested on Thursday, January 12 for disrupting school [...] TCC celebrates Arbor Day with guest speaker and tree planting TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – TCC is celebrating Arbor Day with a presentation by guest speaker Tim Womick, followed by a special tree-planting ceremony. Womick’s fun, highly-animated “Trail of Trees” presentation will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 20 in the Center for Workforce Development, room 105. After his presentation, the audience is encouraged to follow outside where TCC leaders—including President Jim Murdaugh and SGA President Sieara Ponder—will plant a new southern magnolia tree to celebrate Arbor Day. State Department’s Cheryl Benton to visit TCC January 25 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College’s Global Learning Program will host Cheryl Benton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the State Department’s Bureau of Public Affairs at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 25 in the Student Union Ballroom. DePaul University King Day Celebrations Commemorate Legacy of Civil Rights Leader DePaul Community Dedicates New Arts & Letters Hall On Lincoln Park Campus DePaul University Experts Available to Comment on G-8, NATO Summits in Chicago Healthiest Winner program to offer fitness, lifestyle help Campus This spring, Campus Recreation will host the Healthiest Winner program, a fitness and lifestyle plan designed to help with weight management and overall physical health. Civil rights lawyer keynote speaker at MLK Jr. dinner Campus Michelle Alexander will appear as the keynote speaker on Friday, January 20, at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner at 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. Teaching graduates place in top 20 for certification Campus ISU was among the top 20 undergraduate institutions in the nation to award education graduates with National Board Certification. Apt. construction expected to level out in 2012 Bloomington/Normal While Normal saw a dramatic increase in apartment construction in 2011, town officials expect multi-unit buildings to level out this year. Radon: A noble gas with dastardly effects National/Global Radon, a colorless, odorless noble gas, has been named the leading cause of cancer in non-smokers. January has been named National Radon Action month, according to RadonMonth.org, in response to an article they submitted stating that radon gas has been named the leading cause of cancer in non-smokers. Winter Term Convocation: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Knox College holds its yearly celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with members of the Knox community performing music, reading poetry, and presenting a convocation address about his commitment to economic justice. Life in 2100, part II One MC faculty member thinks 'out of this world' prediction could come true Open auditions Community invited to try out for parts for upcoming MC production VITA returns for 13th year MC's tax assistance program to start on Feb. 6 Stage presence MC students attend regional theatre festival, bring home honors Great Decisions Twon-gown discussion forum is back for its 32nd year Alumni offer College students tips and advice on career moves Career Advising and Planning Services (CAPS) Before attending the University of Chicago, Myrtle Potter aspired to be a litigator.read more New collaboration to benefit women faculty in STEM Science Northwestern University and the University of Chicago have launched the Chicago Collaboration for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, a three-year effort to enhance the recruitment and advancement of women faculty members in those fields. University creates new Institute of Politics David Axelrod The University of Chicago is forming a new Institute of Politics aimed at helping students who wish to explore careers in public and social service, and providing non-curricular opportunities for them to pursue interests in politics and policymaking.read more [Men's Basketball] Pilots upset No. 19 Huntington The Bethel College Pilots were back on the road once again Tuesday night, traveling to Huntington University to meet the Foresters (No. 19 NAIA D-II) in another key MCC battle. And once again, the young Pilots pulled off the upset by downing the Foresters by the score of 84-77. The win improves Bethel's overall record to 14-7 and 5-4 in the MCC. At the halfway point in the conference season, the Pilots now find themselves in second place. [Women's Basketball] Lady Pilots Crank Up Defense in Dismantling of Huntington After suffering through two disappointing losses last week, the Lady Pilots returned to their winning ways in strong fashion, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back in a lopsided 61-34 win over Huntington University. Bethel jumped out to a 12-2 lead early in the game and led 23-6 with just eight minutes remaining in the half before Huntington went on a 15-6 run of their own to cut the BC lead to just six points, 27-21. However, Bethel scored the final five points of the half and led 32-21 at the break. Laura Johnson led the way for BC in the opening half with 10 points and the Lady Pilots held the Foresters to just 5 of 31 (16%) from the floor in the half. Bulldog Battle of Words Waged Saturday Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack [Wrestling] Wrestling competes at Midland Open in Nebraska Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordCourtney Strauss, a freshman from Abilene, Kan., finished third in the 141 lb. weight class at the Midland University Open held January 14. [Baseball] Draper of Maricopa, Ariz., signs baseball letter of intent Boston Draper, Maricopa, Ariz., has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for the 2011-2012 academic year. [Softball] Bethany Swede softball t-shirts for sale Swede softball t-shirts, hoodies and window decals are now available to order. Come out and support your defending conference champion Swede softball team with some cool new gear to wear! [Wrestling] Bethany Wrestling to host senior night and double dual on January 25 Bethany College wrestling will honor two wrestlers for senior night when they host a home double dual in Hahn Gymnasium on Wednesday, January 25, beginning at 4 p.m. Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $2 for students. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball slides by Braves in OT 66-61 The Kansas Wesleyan Women's Basketball team needed overtime to get by the Ottawa Braves on Wednesday night at Mabee Arena. The Coyotes held off a potential game winner by Ottawa at the buzzer and outscored the Braves 7-2 in the extra session to come away with a 66-61 win. [Men's Basketball] Furious second half rally falls just short for Coyote men It could have been very easy for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes to check things in and be on the wrong end of another lopsided decision after trailing by 19 at the half against the Ottawa Braves on Wednesday evening at Mabee Arena. Instead, Coach Chris Fear and the rest of the Coyotes had different plans. The Coyotes put together an incredible second half run, but fell just short in a 92-85 decision to Ottawa. [General Athletics] Trinity too Much for Lyons STERLING, Kan. - On, Tuesday, the second day of the Sterling Invitation basketball tournament in Sterling, the Lyons Lions faced the Hutch Trinity Celtics. Both teams came off a loss from the previous night hungry for a win. The Lions were also still seeking out their first win of the season. Lyons knew coming in if they played like they had the previous night, they could get that win. However, Trinity would be too much for Lyons to handle, winning 55-48 [General Athletics] Remington Overcomes Slow Start in 14 Point Win STERLING, Kan.- Remington took most of the first quarter trying to find a way to slow the hot shooting Lions in their 56-42 win over the Bluestem. [General Athletics] Independent Wins in Comeback Fashion STERLING, Kan. – Maize South started their game against Wichita Independent at the Sterling Invitational strong, but the Mavericks were unable to hold on against Independent in their 51-56 loss to the Panthers. [Women's Basketball] Lady Warriors Upset No. 15 Falcons on the Road WICHITA, Kan. – In Wichita on Wednesday night, the Sterling College Lady Warriors upset the No. 15 Friends University Falcons by holding Friends to just 0.324 shooting from the field in the 69-57 Lady Warrior victory. [Men's Basketball] Hot Falcon Shooting Cools Warriors WICHITA, Kan. – The Sterling College Warriors would be unable to complete a late game comeback on the road against Friends University, falling to the Falcons 90-94. Friends used an amazing 0.549 shooting percentage from the field, and a phenomenal 0.600 shooting percentage from behind the three-point line to overcome the Warrior on slot. 12.01.19 20:00 ATHLETIC - MBB vs University of Rio Grande - Thursday January 19, 2012 starting at 8:00 pm Time Wise on White Privilege Wednesday, January 25, 7:00pm Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. He was named one of ?25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,? by Utne Reader in 2010. Wise is the author of six books, including the highly acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son; an academic volume on affirmative action titled, Affirmative Action: Racial Preference in Black and White; an essay collection, Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections From an Angry White Male; two books on race and racism in the Obama era, Between Barack and a Hard Place: Racism and White Denial in the Age of Obama, and Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity; and his latest, Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, which examines rising white anxiety in an increasingly multicultural nation. He has contributed essays to twenty-five books, and is one of several persons featured in White Men Challenging Racism: Thirty-Five Personal Stories, from Duke University Press. He received the 2001 British Diversity Award for best feature essay on race issues, and his writings have appeared in dozens of popular, professional and scholarly journals. Bonde CD Receives Positive Review Sound Spectrum, the newest album by Professor Emeritus of Music Allen Bonde—which also features his daughter Mara Bonde '91—is reviewed by Audiophile Audition. ABC News: MHC Accepts Winfrey Student Tabitha Ramotwala, a member of the first graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa, told ABC News she has been accepted at Mount Holyoke. Video: MHC, Sisters Launch WPSP Students traveled to Washington, D.C., last month to participate in the Women in Public Service Project colloquium hosted by the U.S. State Department. See the video. Douglas Speaks on Depression in Teenagers Amber Douglas, assistant professor of psychology and education, discusses learning to recognize and help teenage girls deal with depression, in an article for U.S. News. Mona Sutphen to Speak February 9 Foreign policy expert Mona Sutphen ’89 will address the role of United States leadership in a changing world when she speaks at MHC on February 9. [Men's Basketball] Shooting Woes Plague MU Men In Loss At Aquinas, 64-45 [Women's Basketball] Turnovers Cause Crusaders Troubles In Setback To Aquinas, 76-56 Journeys Lecture "Organ Presentation: The Sounds and Workings of the Holtkamp Organ" John Ferguson, Music Department Boe Memorial Chapel Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarship Day brings prospective students, families to campus Saturday University News Scores from the exams will be evaluated, and finalists will be invited back to campus for personal interviews on Saturday, Feb. 18. Public Safety posts bulletin regarding online scams University News Some community members have lost money in a common internet scam involving counterfeit money orders or cashiers' checks. School of Law hosts Admissions Informational Open House Saturday, Jan. 28 University News Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet current students, faculty and staff, and tour the School of Law building in downtown Minneapolis. ‘Hands and Heart: A Global Perspective of Art, Design and Philanthropy’ on display Feb. 1-April 13 See/Hear/Do "Hands and Heart" is a selection from the jewelry designs and personal art collection of Robyne Robinson. Shooting Woes Plague Bulldogs In Home Loss Women's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman women’s basketball team suffered one of their toughest shooting nights of the season as the Bulldogs lost 60-53 to the University of Central Missouri on Wednesday night in Pershing Arena. Truman shot just 30% from the field and was 3-of-18 from three-point. Jackson Leads All Scorers with 22 in 78-73 Loss Men's Basketball KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - - Freshman Seth Jackson scored a game-high 22 points in 32 minutes, and junior EJ Hicks added 15 points and a steal, but the Truman men’s basketball team dropped a 78-73 decision to Central Missouri on Wednesday night. Rutgers, Massachusetts General Investigators Find Novel Way to Prevent Drug-Induced Liver Injury Rutgers University and Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have developed a novel strategy to protect the liver from drug-induced injury and improve associated drug safety. The team reports that inhibiting a type of cell-to-cell communication can protect against the damage caused by liver-toxic drugs such as acetaminophen. Raritan Valley Community College and Rutgers Partner to Bring Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to Bridgewater The growing popularity of lifelong learning programs for adults over 50 has led to a new partnership between Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and Raritan Valley Community College, and the launch of a third site for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University in Bridgewater next month. Rutgers–Newark Law Professor Proposes State Law Reform to Promote Widespread Access to the Will-Making Process Reid K. Weisbord, Assistant Professor of Law at Rutgers School of Law–Newark, attributes the high rate of people who die without making a will to the complexity of the process. He proposes legislative reform to simplify and promote the execution of wills. Rutgers–Newark Law Professor Proposes State Law Reform to Promote Widespread Access to the Will-Making Process Reid K. Weisbord, Assistant Professor of Law at Rutgers School of Law–Newark, attributes the high rate of people who die without making a will to the complexity of the process. He proposes legislative reform to simplify and promote the execution of wills. Stony Brook University Announces Collaboration with Sanofi on Pioneering Tuberculosis Drug The Institute of Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery (ICB&DD) at Stony Brook University announced a multi-year research collaboration with Sanofi, a multinational pharmaceutical company, on a potential treatment for Tuberculosis (TB) and other bacterial infections. With Tumor Samples, High-Tech Tools and Practice Sutures, 'Brainworks' Brings Scientific Discovery Into Students' Reach Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's annual Brainworks program introduces young people to the excitement and benefits of careers in science and medicine. This year's event, occurring on Feb. 13 during Black History Month, will entertain and educate students from predominantly minority communities who attend Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Middle School, James A. Forshay Learning Center, Lighthouse Church School, Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and an independent after-school program. Save the Date: American Physical Society 2012 March Meeting, February 27-March 2 in Boston The American Physical Society's 2012 March meeting will focus on some of the most dynamic and cutting-edge research areas in physics. The topics on tap include high temperature superconductivity, biophysics, and advanced materials, as well as talks and sessions dedicated to social issues, medical technology, energy, and national security. The meeting takes place February 27-March 2 at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Mass. National Report Finds One-in-Five Americans Experienced Mental Illness in the Past Year A new national report reveals that 45.9 million American adults aged 18 or older, or 20 percent of this age group, experienced mental illness in the past year. The rate of mental illness was more than twice as high among those aged 18 to 25 (29.9 percent) than among those aged 50 and older (14.3 percent). Adult women were also more likely than men to have experienced mental illness in the past year (23 percent versus 16.8 percent). Protests of South Korean Railway Project Fueled by Internet Comments High levels of Internet connectivity in South Korea underlie amplified public attention to ecological risks of a major new high-speed railway tunnel project forcing it onto the national agenda. Internship Search Orientation (1/19/2012) 01/19/2012 Start Date: 1/19/2012 Start Time: 4:30 PMEnd Date: 1/19/2012 End Time: 5:15 PMUnion College - Becker Career CenterStudents who wish to participate in on-campus internship recruitment opportunities must attend one of these hands-on programs. During this 45 minute program, you will search internship databases to identify employers who are looking for you and learn how to compete effectively for opportunities that stir your passion. Although many internships take place during the summer, part-time internship opportunities with local organizations are a great way to gain experience during the academic year. Numerous internship opportunities are already posted in HireU for you. We encourage you to begin your search and preparation early. Meet the Messa House Council (1/19/2012) 01/19/2012 Start Date: 1/19/2012 Start Time: 4:00 PMEnd Date: 1/19/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Messa HouseGet involved in Messa House at their weekly council meeting. CMS Q & A (1/19/2012) 01/19/2012 Start Date: 1/19/2012 Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Date: 1/19/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion College - F. W. Olin CenterQuestion and Answer session for CMS Users & those involved in content decisions. reviewing web content best practices information layout cutting the “content fat” evaluating reality vs. desirability making content accessible reinforce the rebooted CMS under the hood with basic HTML Other topics of discussion could include the Campus Calendar and Social Media Biology Seminar - Dr. George Plopper: "A Biologist Seed Planted in Engineering Soil: What a Cell Biologist Can Learn From Engineers and Vice Versa" (1/19/2012) 01/19/2012 Start Date: 1/19/2012 Start Time: 12:50 PMEnd Date: 1/19/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - F. W. Olin CenterDr. George Plopper, Professor of Biology/Biomedical Engineering from RPI will present "A Biologist Seed Planted in Engineering Soil: What a Cell Biologist Can Learn From Engineers and Vice Versa" Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/19/2012) 01/19/2012 Start Date: 1/19/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/19/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. N.C. Microenterprise loans available at CCCC-Chatham SBC PITTSBORO - Central Carolina Community College's Small Business Center in Chatham County is partnering ... CCCC's Firefighter Academy graduates 14 SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College's Firefighter Academy graduated 14 students during a Dec. ... N.C. Microenterprise loans available at CCCC-Lee SBC SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College's Small Business Center in Lee County is partnering with t... Lee Early College Parent Information Night attracts more than 100 SANFORD - Interest in Lee Early College drew more than 100 Lee County parents and students to a Jan. 11... Get your grub on So. You have 30 minutes before your next class, and you're starving. What's a poor college student to do? Raid the vending machine? read more Stephanie K Seymour Lecture in Law - the Reliability of Forensic Evidence The Stephanie K. Seymour Lecture in Law will be at The University of Tulsa College of Law on February 8. Fourth Annual Chesapeake Energy Lecture The Fourth Annual Chesapeake Energy Lecture at The University of Tulsa. Southeast/Extended Learning Campus President position details General News Portland Community College is looking for candidates for the position of Southeast/Extended Learning Campus President. This person serves as the executive officer for the Southeast Center and provides leadership to all campus-based student development and instructional programs and services including college transfer, developmental education, career technical education programs, and non-credit continuing education and community education courses, professional training for businesses, and alternative high school programs. Extended Learning Campus currently serves 14,024 credit students. For additional details on this position, visit the brochure for this job. Application materials will only be accepted through the PCC online application process: Apply to: jobs.pcc.edu. Spring 2012 Chapel The “Crazy Love” chapel theme continues this semester. Henry Mancini Musical Theatre Awards The 2012 performance schedule for participating area high school programs is now available. GVALS speaker Dr. Lawrence Mead The prominent political scientist and author will visit Geneva on Thu and Fri, Jan. 26-27. Damazo's Road to Recovery The Beaver County Times reports on Geneva student-athlete D.J. Damazo Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack Students Return from Break Energized by Externships Over winter break, nearly 200 students participated in externships sponsored by more than 160 alumni, parents, and friends of the College. ‘Bigfoot’ researcher to speak at Wofford Friday Students Depart for Semester in Cambridge On Monday, Jan. 16, a select group of students departed Lee University to spend a semester abroad in Cambridge, England for the annual “Semester in Europe: Cambridge.” Musician Sanchez to Perform in Chapel Tomorrow Lee University welcomes Grammy-nominated, Dove award winning worship leader and Christian recording artist Ricardo Sanchez to the Conn Center stage tomorrow at 10:40 a.m. during the regularly scheduled chapel service. Theatre to Debut New Spring Plays The spring theatre season at Lee University will soon be underway, featuring new “must see” plays and performances. February’s Continuing Ed schedule released Women's Basketball Hosts Sam Houston Wednesday Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball team returns home on Wednesday at 7 p.m., when it hosts Sam Houston State at Strahan Coliseum. Texas State is looking to go 2-1 in Southland Conference play for the first time since 2007-08 Notes All-Sports Q&A: India Johnson Women's Basketball Senior point guard India Johnson sat down with TxStateBobcats.com, first installment in 2012 of a weekly Q&A with student-athletes from every sport. This is India's second season with the Bobcats, and has led them to their best start in four years! College Sports Madness Honors 8 Bobcats In Southland Baseball Preview Baseball The Texas State baseball team was well represented when College Sports Madness released its Southland Conference Baseball Preseason All-Conference Teams, with seven players and head coach Ty Harrington all receiving... College Sports Madness Southland Preseason Teams Bobcats Come Up Short Against Sam Houston State, Fall 71-68 on the Road Men's Basketball Huntsville, Texas – Texas State challenged Sam Houston State down to the very last second, but the Bearkats ended up with the 71-68 victory tonight at Johnson Coliseum. The Bobcats fall to 8-9, 1-3 in SLC play. The Bearkats improve to 8-10, 2-2 in conference play. Second Half 18-0 Run Propels Women's Basketball To 66-53 Win Over Sam Houston State Women's Basketball One of the best defensive stretches in recent memory, fueled Texas State to its first win over Sam Houston State since 2008, beating the Bearkats 66-53, Wednesday night at Strahan Coliseum. Box Score l Notes UTSA faculty and staff: Rowdy New U can help with healthy resolutions Jan 19: Medical Grand Rounds Symmetric Criticality in Classical Field Theory This is a brief overview of work done by Ian Anderson, Mark Fels, and myself on symmetry reduction of Lagrangians and Euler-Lagrange equations, a subject closely related to Palais’ Principle of Symmetric Criticality. After providing a little history, I describe necessary and sufficient conditions on a group action such that reduction of a group-invariant Lagrangian by the symmetry group yields the correct symmetry-reduced Euler-Lagrange equations. Randolph College Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. with Service Featuring Lynchburg Native William A. Johnson, Jr. Johnson was the first African-American mayor of Rochester, NY Student Center Renovation Update: January 18 Follow the progress of Randolph College's $6 million Student Center renovation Randolph College Announces New Major Sport and exercise major will begin classes in the fall Refocus & Reinvest: Career Management for the 21st Century (January 20) We frequently find ourselves in careers, jobs, or situations that we never planned and often wonder if we are on the right path. Many of the organizations we work with have mission and vision statements in place; and now it's time we do the same for ourselves. This experiential workshop will: + Address the current state of the world of work and how essential it is, especially now, to manage your own career choices. + Help you define a clear and concise vision, a foundation for succeeding in your career. + Outline the immediate steps you can take to continue on the right road for you. + Improve your own satisfaction, morale, creativity, and growth. This workshop is for individuals who want to revisit what they find meaningful and understand how to create fulfillment in their career. We also encourage teams from organizations to attend to explore the strengths and talents of those with whom they work. Racquetball Ladder Tournament Registration Deadline (January 20) ENTRY PERIOD: Registration is open through noon, Jan. 20, 2012. REGISTRATION: • Instructions will direct team captains/participants how to sign up for league. • Registration fee: $0 per team. • If an individual forfeits two times during the season, the individual will be removed from the league. PLAY BEGINS: This sport event will be conducted in a Ladder format with playoffs to follow. Racquetball matches will be scheduled individually by the participants during the regular season which will run from Jan. 9 through Feb. 26. Playoffs will be held Feb. 28 through March 11. Please be aware that the Intramural Sports Coordinator reserves the right to move individuals to different divisions or change dates and times where deemed necessary to maximize resources. Schedules may vary pending the number of individuals registered and specific times will not be guaranteed until schedule is released. A notification via imleagues.com will be sent out when individuals are challegened and to input/confirm scores. AVAILABLE COURT TIMES: One racquetball court is reserved for use for your use during this league at the following times: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from Jan. 24 through Feb. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Please feel free to use the courts at any other time the Fitness Center is open, but know that courts may not be available. PARTICIPANT QUIZ: All captains will be required to pass an online quiz on imleagues.com during registration. Flow Yoga (January 20) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Express Early Bird Spin with Megan (January 20) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Sunrise Hatha Yoga with Jamie (January 20) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your pass today! Final Scope of Facilities Plan Approved FVTC Board Approves College’s Recommendation for Overall Facilities PlanScope and Costs of Projects Finalized to Address Employer Needs for Referendum Vote in AprilThe Fox Valley Technical College Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of an administration recommendation to advance the college’s facility expansion plans. The $66.5 million project package is set for a public referendum vote on April 3 across the nine counties that make up the college’s service area.The board’s final approval of the facilities package is the result of an extensive process that has been conducted by college officials during the past four years, with some of the project planning efforts dating back to 2006. Project possibilities and costs initially ranged between $65 and $85 million during more recent analysis by the board. The trustees’ support for advancing a $66.5 million project package, if ultimately approved by the public, would enable the college to borrow the necessary funds over a two-year period to complete the various projects.“The board clearly understands the college’s attentiveness to the needs of our region’s workforce,” states Bill Fitzpatrick, chairperson of the FVTC Board of Trustees. “Both the college administration and the board have exercised sound diligence in devising a viable and financially-responsible facility expansion plan that would address the needs of this region now, and for many years to come.” Expansion of key facilities will allow FVTC to address capacity challenges that directly impact the needs of regional employers. These facilities at FVTC include public safety, health care, transportation, agriculture, and basic skills, in addition to two regional initiatives in Oshkosh and Chilton. Proposed land acquisition in Oshkosh next to the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC) on Highway 41 would allow for future campus expansion and the flexibility to respond to key industry needs with facilities similar to the AMTC. A small addition is being planned for the college’s regional center in Chilton, specifically a health science lab, as well as the purchase of that facility. Significant factors driving FVTC’s advancement of this plan include a 30% enrollment increase over the past three years, serving a record 53,000 people in 2010-11, and an ever-increasing demand for employees with technical skills. In addition, the college is responding to needs from the health care and public safety industries, as well as many others, for continuing education and specialized training. The result will enhance best practices by workers in these fields and provide more in-depth hands-on training, making these experiences as realistic as possible. For example, the new Public Safety Training Center would offer high-tech indoor and outdoor rifle and pistol ranges, an emergency vehicle driving range, a multi-purpose “mock” village, forensic labs and crimes scene rooms, an enhanced defensive tactics setting, a live burn tower with various live fire props, and more. Enrollment in FVTC’s Criminal Justice programs alone has increased nearly 60% over the past three years, and the Fire Protection program is currently capped because of capacity limits. The college is nationally renowned in the public safety arena, recognized for its efforts with AMBER Alert training, training support for the prevention of Internet Crimes Against Children, technical training for security agents, and forensic and evidence gathering, to name a few. Many of the specialized training sessions facilitated by the college bring in law enforcement practitioners from around the state and across the country, not only paying for these training services, but contributing dollars into the local economy.In the health care sector, local industry forecasts a growing need for registered nurses and medical professionals due to increased demands and an aging labor supply. Area health care providers rely on FVTC for producing many of their entry level employees, as well as assisting with the continuing education of their current staff members. FVTC’s commitment to technology is helping pave the way for such training efforts. There is an emerging focus on interdisciplinary health care education through the use of human patient simulators, and FVTC uses this technology to bring real-life scenarios to the training experience. The human-like simulators serve as best practice tools in the integration of several emergency and health occupations that can train together, most notably paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and nurses.Dan Neufelder, president and CEO of Affinity Health System, recognizes FVTC’s vital role in providing skilled caregivers for local health care organizations. “Fox Valley Technical College is a valued resource in our community thanks to exceptional training resources,” states Neufelder. “The college’s ability to stay aligned with the changing needs of our health care community speaks volumes about its commitment to technology and best practices. Affinity Health System is fortunate to have a leader in cross-disciplinary health care training right in our community.” The estimated impact on taxpayers for the $66.5 million referendum covering all seven plans would be about $1.00 a month for owners of property valued at $100,000. Overall, the proposed projects would involve just over $1.5 million in annual operating costs, but those expenses would be offset by three sources totaling near $1 million: increased share of state aid, savings from terminated leases and utilities, and public safety contract revenue. The balance would be incorporated into the college’s overall operating budget over the next three years, similar to new initiatives pursued every year. Consequently, there would be no additional tax impact attributed to the new operating expenses of the facilities. The cost of equipment and remodeling associated with the expansion plans would be built into the college’s annual capital borrowing plan over a four-year period with a financing structure that also results in no additional tax impact. Technical education and training continue to emerge as a foundation to fuel a skills-based economy. On average, 90% of FVTC’s graduates are landing jobs in the workforce within six months of graduation. As the college continues to align its services with an evolving economy, it is well-positioned to train skilled professionals to fit jobs calling for advanced skills. “Our community and our workforce need to grow in alignment with the new skill requirements of this economy, and it is certainly shaping up as a skills-based economy,” states Dr. Susan May, president of Fox Valley Technical College. “Our vital role in training skilled professionals to fit these immediate jobs and long-term careers was evident in a recent community perception survey. For any organization today, it must move forward. There is no status quo if you’re going to be effective in fulfilling your mission and achieving your vision. We look forward to helping this community and this region grow the economy, career opportunities, and overall quality of life. Putting facilities like this in play can make that kind of difference.”LEARN MORE>>> about FVTC’s facility expansion plans and the April 3 public referendum vote. Heart Experts Make Boosting Bystander CPR a Priority January 16 - E. Brooke Lerner, PhD, associate professor of emergency medicine, discusses the need for 911 dispatchers to coach bystanders through CPR. Dr. Lerner authored a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. US News & World Report Gut Bugs Can Foretell Severity of Heart Attacks January 18 - John E. Baker, PhD, professor of surgery (cardiothoracic), pharmacology and toxicology, and biochemistry, found a link between intestinal bacteria and severity of heart attacks. MSN News Fencing: CCNY (Women's) vs CCNY (Women's) , 01/21/12 All Day CCNY (Women's). West Point, N.Y. Track: Lafayette vs Great Dane Classic , 01/20/12 12:00 PM ET Great Dane Classic. New York, N.Y. Men's Basketball: Lafayette vs Holy Cross , 01/19/12 7:00 PM ET Lafayette @ Holy Cross. Worcester, Mass. Swimming & Diving: Stony Brook vs Lafayette , (F) Stony Brook @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Women's Basketball: Holy Cross 75 vs Lafayette 61, (F) Holy Cross @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Men's Basketball Heads To Saint Peter's For Thursday Night Game Men's Basketball The men's basketball team plays the first of two MAAC road games on Thursday when it travels to Saint Peter's. Library Launches New Tripod! The Library is pleased to announce the launch of the new Tripod, the Tri-College Libraries’ combined catalog. Try it out! The marketing of meds Ph.D. candidate in marketing at the Paul Merage School of Business studies how consumers select over-the-counter drugs. Press Release: CMU, State of Qatar Exemplify Innovation, Pioneering Spirit Following a lecture on the power of sports as a means of socio-economic development, the Secretary General of Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Carnegie Mellon Qatar. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University Working With Kenya To Create Professional Certification for Software Developers scs Just as airline pilots, heart surgeons and lifeguards earn their professional credentials by demonstrating on-the-job skills, the examination for the new Software Developer Certification will be what’s known as an authentic exam, in that it will require people taking it to perform the kind of tasks encountered in an actual work environment. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Electrical and Computer Engineering Students Host Third Annual Festival Showcasing Creative Project Prototypes cit The energy and ingenuity of electrical and computer engineering students will be on display from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20 in Hamerschlag Hall. Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack Event: January 19: Performance—"Words and Their Consequences," with spoken word artist Taylor Mali 7pm-9pm Collis Common Ground Event: January 19: Panel Discussion—"Dartmouth Alumni of the Civil Rights Movement" Noon-1:30pm, Collis Common Ground News: Shanée Brown '12 Awarded National Fellowship for Future Teachers Shanée Brown ’12 of Bridgeport, Conn., has been selected as one of 25 nationwide recipients of the 2012 Aspiring Teachers of Color Fellowships from the Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund. The fund was created to help recruit, support, and retain individuals of color as public education teachers and administrators. Read more. News: Top Thinkers, Innovators Headline "Leading Voices in Higher Education" Lectures As the Dartmouth community looks to the future through strategic planning, ideas from beyond campus are critical to the conversation. Beginning this month, the new “Leading Voices in Higher Education” strategic planning speaker series brings influential scholars and writers to Hanover for public lectures. Read more. Feature: Leadership Lives at Dartmouth What makes a great leader? How does leadership live in our own lives, and in our universities, businesses, organizations, and communities? In the second of a three-part video series, Dartmouth Medical School student Jessica Linden Swienckowski discusses how Dartmouth's class size and its opportunities for student clinical research help to build leaders. Sex and intrigue take the stage as IU Theatre opens spring season with 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Expert on Finland?s education success to speak at Indiana University Consumers urged to be vigilant in wake of Zappos cyberattack BU Bridge Project Nearly Finished At last. After more than two years of traffic-tangling renovations, the BU Bridge now has bike lanes, and two experimental reconfigurations of auto traffic will be test-driven between now and summer on the crucial Calvin Coolidge–era artery. The prerenovation bridge had four car lanes—two in either direction—and no bike lanes. The current configuration, put in [...] ENG Student Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List Most scientists spend years striving for the kind of recognition that 26-year-old Kyle Allison has achieved in the past few months. In November, the College of Engineering PhD candidate won first place and $15,000 in the annual Collegiate Inventors Competition for his discovery of a simple and inexpensive therapy for persistent infections. Now, Allison’s research [...] Celebrating a Century of Performance Art There’s something a bit ironic about 100 Years (version #4 Boston, 2012), the Boston University Art Gallery’s new show examining the evolution of performance art over the last century. As Roselee Goldberg, one of the exhibition’s organizers, notes, “Performance art is the avant avant-garde.” Yet as the show makes clear, the cutting-edge, genre-bending art form [...] Lunch (or Breakfast), Anyone? Who doesn’t love a good breakfast joint? The food is filling, delicious, and usually cheap, the perfect antidote to a late night out. The Boston area offers a number of restaurants serving up innovative breakfast fare, one of the best being the Friendly Toast in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. The restaurant makes almost everything they serve [...] Throwing Punches When boxing teacher John O’Brien sends his students to the equipment room at the FitRec Center for gloves and pads, they often notice a laminated news clip tacked to the door. The headline reads, “Hull Native Returns as National Boxing Champ,” and the story beneath it recounts how O’Brien won the 201-pound National Masters Championship [...] [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: No. 9 RedHawks Down Lyon, 78-58 PULASKI, Tenn. - Ree McCrory scored over 30 points for the second straight game, as he led MMC men's basketball to their fourth consecutive win, 78-58, over Lyon College. The senior guard scored 31 total points in 34 minutes of play, as the RedHawks improved to 13-3 overall, and remained unscathed in conference play, 3-0. [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: McCrory Earns Second Straight Honor NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Ree McCrory of Martin Methodist College is the TranSouth Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week, for the week ending Sunday, January 15, 2012. This is the third time this season for McCrory to be named the player of the week. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: MMC Storms Past Toppers, 110-84 PULASKI, Tenn. - The RedHawks used a 70-point first half to fuel towards their 12th win this season, improving to 2-2 in the TranSouth with a 110-84 defeat of Blue Mountain College. Jessy Christopher and Vee Young led the charge, both with double-doubles, while three other RedHawks entered double-figure scoring. [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: No. 9 Martin Methodist Wins Fifth-Straight, 82-47, Over ... PULASKI, Tenn. - MMC men's basketball continued their win streak to five with a massive 82-47 defeat of Blue Mountain College, their third straight contest winning by 20 points or more. James Justice finished with a 16-point performance, followed by EJ Kirby's 15 points. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: Senior Vee Young Surpasses 1,000th Point Mark as a RedHawk PULASKI, Tenn. - During a 23-point performance on Monday night against Blue Mountain College, local-standout Vee Young captured her 1,000th point of her two-year career at Martin Methodist College. Young has scored 1,003 career points at MMC in 47 games, good for 21.3 points per game. During those 47 games, she has averaged 26 minute per game, leading to a ratio of one point per 75 seconds of playing time. University of Idaho to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with events throughout the weekend, culminating with a presentation given by Jeff Guillory, director of diversity education at nearby Washington State University. “It wasn’t that long ago when basic civil rights that we enjoy today were denied to citizens of the United States,” said Leathia Botello, coor... IGEM and University Research Come Together to Boost Economy MOSCOW, Idaho – It’s a tough economy out there. Unpredictable stock markets, fears of further recession and scarce job openings have made it imperative that Idaho do everything it can to keep business doors open and the economy growing. University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis joined with Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, Boise State University President Bob Kustra and Idaho State Universi... University of Idaho Moscow Campus Will Be Closed on Thursday, Jan. 19 MOSCOW, Idaho – Due to severe winter storm conditions, the University of Idaho Moscow campus will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 19. Only mission-critical personnel are expected to report; those employees who are unsure of their status have been encouraged to check with their supervisors. The University of Idaho Moscow campus expects to be open on Friday, Jan. 20. Any updates will be communicated to ... University Community Honors King's Legacy The lights in James Madison University's Wilson Hall dimmed and a somber feel came over the auditorium ... [Women's Basketball] Lady Chargers Turned Away by #17 LMC BENTON HARBOR, MI – The Ancilla College women's basketball team suffered an 84-32 loss at NJCAA #17 Lake Michigan College on Friday. [Men's Basketball] Ancilla Grabs First Conference Win at LMC PLYMOUTH – The Ancilla College men's basketball team secured its first conference win of the season, claiming an 85-71 victory at Lake Michigan College on Friday. First Year Essay Contest Open for Entries At freshman orientation this year, all first year students received a copy of Marjane Satrapi’s Perseopolis as the Common Reading. This autobiographical graphic novel discusses Satrapi’s life growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, and it was selected as an exemplar of this year’s ethics theme: Civility. Now, first year students have the chance [...] ‘Plants: They Whisper, Talk, and Even Move!’ Lecture – Jan. 24 Roger Hangarter: ‘Plants: They Whisper, Talk, and Even Move!’ Sponsored by: Hiram College’s Center for Deciphering Life’s Languages, Biology Department, AIBS, Center for the Study of Nature and Society When: Tuesday, January 24, 12 p.m. Where: Dix Dining Hall, Kennedy Center Roger Hangarter is a Biology professor at Indiana University, where he spends much time [...] Red Cross Blood Drive – Jan. 24-25 American Red Cross Blood Drive When: Jan. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 25, 1-7 p.m. Where: Kennedy Center, Ballroom Have you ever given blood before? Now is your chance. The American Red Cross will stage a two-day blood drive at Hiram, Tuesday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 25 (see times above). The need is dramatic. [...] Women’s Basketball Withstands Late Run to Beat Ohio Wesleyan DELAWARE, OHIO — The Hiram College women’s basketball team snapped a nine-game losing streak outlasting Ohio Wesleyan University, 62-55, tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 18) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Delaware. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers are now 5-11 overall and 2-6 in the NCAC. The Battling Bishops are 5-11 overall and [...] Men’s Basketball Beaten By Ohio Wesleyan DELAWARE, OHIO – The Hiram College men’s basketball team was defeated by Ohio Wesleyan, 75-62, tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 18) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Delaware. [Game Stats] Following the loss, the Terriers are now 10-6 overall and 3-4 in the NCAC. The Battling Bishops improve to 13-3 overall and 5-2 NCAC. OWU led [...] IGNITE Scholarship Benefits Entire Community by Making College More Affordable Release Date: January 17, 2012 Panel to consider political partisanship in session at BYU Jan. 24 The Political Science Department will host a panel of seven distinguished speakers who will discuss “Is Partisanship a Problem: Perspectives for America and Latter-day Saints” Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. in 3380 Wilkinson Student Center. Mark DeMoss featured at BYU forum Jan. 24 Mark DeMoss, author and founder of The DeMoss Group, Inc., will speak Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center at the first campus forum of the semester. BYU performing groups featured during Winterfest 2012 in Salt Lake City Winterfest 2012 is bringing internationally acclaimed performance groups, including Vocal Point, the Young Ambassadors and Theatre Ballet, to the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City over the course of several weekends. Winter Career and Internship Fair at WSC Jan. 25 The Winter 2012 Career and Internship Fair will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom. Patton Boggs Foundation Extends Public Policy Fellowship Program to Rutgers–Newark Law School Rutgers, Massachusetts General Investigators Find Novel Way to Prevent Drug-Induced Liver Injury Rutgers University and Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have developed a novel strategy to protect the liver from drug-induced injury and improve associated drug safety. The team reports that inhibiting a type of cell-to-cell communication can protect against the damage caused by liver-toxic drugs such as acetaminophen. Raritan Valley Community College and Rutgers Partner to Bring Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to Bridgewater The growing popularity of lifelong learning programs for adults over 50 has led to a new partnership between Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and Raritan Valley Community College, and the launch of a third site for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University in Bridgewater next month. UCSC Cowell Student Health Center LEED Gold Certification Celebration 'Sleeping Beauty' coming to Memorial Hall Jan 17, 2012 Chadron State College's Nu Delta Alpha honor society for dance and the Consuming Fire Dance Theater will present the "Sleeping Beauty" ballet on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Hall. It is open to the public free of charge. The show, which features seven scenes in two acts, displays the talents of more than 25 dancers, including Chadron elementary and college students. "Sleeping Beauty" is based on a French fairy tale that was written in 1695. The story was popularized in a 1959 film by Walt Disney. 'Heaven is for Real' author to speak twice Jan 17, 2012 Todd Burpo, author of the best-selling book "Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back," has added a second presentation to his appearance at the Chadron State College Student Center ballroom Friday. Jodi Banzhaf, event organizer, said the event at 6:30 p.m. is full, so Burpo will speak again at 9 p.m. The event is being sponsored by CSC's Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. Tickets are free and open to the public, but are required to guarantee seating. They may be reserved by contacting Banzhaf at 308-430-2710. Burpo, pastor of the Crossroads Wesleyan Church at Imperial, will tell about his family's experiences when his then 4-year-old son emerged from a life-saving surgery with stories about a visit to heaven. Annual event will promote healthy living Jan 17, 2012 A total of 55 businesses and organizations have signed up to present ways for people to improve their wellbeing during the Wellness for a Lifespan Health Fair at Chadron State College on Thursday, Jan. 19. People may visit the fair at any time between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Student Center. The annual event, which is open to the public free of charge, is cosponsored by Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services, and the Chadron Lifespan Wellness Team. Shellie Johns, CSC coordinator of conferencing, said the exhibitors will present information targeted to all ages. She said the event will highlight a wide array of traditional health subjects, as well as others that people may not think about. Topics include blood testing, demonstrations by chiropractors and massage therapists, and even a display by the U.S. Forest Service to show many of the area's trails that can be used for fitness activities. While the fair is free, Johns noted that some services offered by the exhibitors, such as the blood testing, require payment. [Women's Basketball] Royals Show Some Heart But Fall Santa Barbara, CA- On Saturday, the Hope International women showed some heart taking on #4 Westmont despite the Warriors winning 78-50. Senior Lauren Salazar had team highs of 17 points and 6 rebounds. [Men's Basketball] Two Huge Comebacks Fended Off Santa Barbara, CA- Down by 19 points at half and 6 points in overtime, Hope International came all the way back to take the lead on both occasions on Saturday. But the Royals could not fend off the Warriors as Westmont won 73-70 in overtime. Senior Steve Jurich impressed with 27 points and 16 rebounds. [Women's Basketball] Good First Half Does Not Hold Fullerton, CA- On Tuesday, Hope International put together a good first half but could not sustain it as they fell 64-50 to San Diego Christian. Senior Lauren Salazar and Freshman Brittany Bauman both scored 12 points for the Royals. [Men's Basketball] Royals Hold Their Ground Against Hawks Fullerton, CA- On Tuesday, Hope International stopped a four game skid by beating San Diego Christian 60-58. Sophomore Matt Green drained 5 three pointers on his way to a game high 19 points. Sat, Jan 28 at 3:00pm RAMS Basketball -- Gavilan College vs. San Jose City College (DH) in San Jose Ravens, Crows Are Subjects of Gallery Art Show The work of award-winning visual artist Karen Bondarchuk is on display in the Flora Kirsh Beck Gallery at Alma College. Anthropology Added to Alma's List of Majors Due to strong interest from students, Alma College has added anthropology to its expanding list of majors. Spring 2012 Room Assignments Rooms 107, 108, 301, 306, 307 and 309 are located at the Chippewa Valley Center 770 Scheidler Road, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Rooms 227 and 229 are located in the Business Education Center (BEC) at CVTC (Chippewa Valley Technical College) 620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701 Rooms 212, 213 and 214 are located at WITC (Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College) 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868 Spring 2012 Lakeland College Chippewa Valley Center Course Instructor Location Begin Time End Time Days of Week Begin Date End Date ACC 220.Y1 Managerial Accounting Principles Daniel Paulmier CVC Rm 306 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 BUS 490.Y2 Leadership, Ethics and Decision Making Leon Schefers WITC Rm 212 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 MUS 120.Y1 Music History and Appreciation Christopher Wilson EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 BA 703.Y1 Healthcare Management II David Kuehn CVC Rm 108 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 BA 730.Y1 Organizational Effectiveness Jeff Mutschler EC BEC 227 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 CN 777.Y1 Internship I: Community Troy Bruns CVC Rm 307 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 CN 778.Y1 Internship II: Community Troy Bruns CVC Rm 307 6:00pm 9:15pm M 1/16 4/9 ACC 350.Y1 Federal Income Tax I Kristi Riemer CVC Rm 306 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BUS 300.Y1 Business Professional Rhetoric (WI) Heather Rothbauer-Wanish CVC Rm 309 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BUS 305.Y1 Survey of the U.S. Healthcare System Len Meysembourg WITC Rm 214 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BUS 330.Y1 Management Principles Kelly Childs EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 BA 750.Y1 Applied Marketing Management Susan Zukowski CVC Rm 107 6:00pm 9:15pm T 1/17 4/10 ART 264.Y1 Art History II Caira Benson WITC Rm 213 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BUS 280.Y1 Business Information Processing Steven Van Dam CVC Rm 301 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BUS 445.Y1 Logistics and Supply Chain Management Steven Redmer CVC Rm 309 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 GEN 183.Y1 Natural Science Eric Gunderson EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BA 790.Y1 Corporate Strategy and Decision Making David Lehmkuhl CVC Rm 107 6:00pm 9:15pm W 1/18 4/11 BUS 425.Y1 Retail Management Rich Gaertner CVC Rm 108 6:00pm 9:15pm TR 1/19 4/12 ECN 220.Y1 Principles of Macroeconomics Stephen Ivancic CVC Rm 301 6:00pm 9:15pm TR 1/19 4/12 CN 728.Y1 Psychometrics & Assessment Jay Dressler CVC Rm 306 6:00pm 9:15pm TR 1/19 4/12 GEN 130K.Y1 CORE I: Knowing the Self Jennifer Meyer EC BEC 229 6:00pm 9:15pm F 1/13 4/13 BUS 490.Y1 Leadership, Ethics and Decision Making Leon Schefers CVC Rm 301 8:30am 11:45am S 1/14 4/14 GEN 443K.Y1 Core III: Environment and Consumption (WI) Eric Gunderson CVC Rm 306 8:30am 11:45am S 1/14 4/14 CN 714.Y1 Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling Donna Shimoda CVC Rm 309 5:30pm 7:30pm F 1/13 2/17 CN 714.Y1 Multiculturalism and the Practice of Counseling Donna Shimoda CVC Rm 309 8:30am 1:00pm S 1/14 2/18 CN 744.Y1 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution Rodney Wiemeri CVC Rm 309 5: Muskies of the Week: Justin Ward and Leah Eisner Sophomores Justin Ward and Leah Eisner have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Justin Ward Sophomore Justin Ward has helped lead the Lakeland College men's basketball team to an 11-3 record, including its current five-game win streak. In Lakeland's two wins last week, Ward averaged 16.5 points per game on 12-for-23 shooting from the field. He averaged five rebounds per game and went a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Ward scored a team-high 17 points in the Muskies' 97-77 Northern Athletics Conference win over rival Marian University on Jan. 11. The Wisconsin Dells, Wis., native leads the NAC in blocks per game (2.0), is sixth in offensive rebounds per game (2.0) and is 11th in 3-point field goal percentage (43.2). He averages 15.6 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-10 forward is tied for 29th in the nation in blocks per game and has scored 534 career points and grabbed 187 rebounds in 36 games. Ward is a business management major. Here's a look into Justin's personality: http://youtu.be/V1WTNDw1Zpo Favorites: TV: "Pawn Stars" Movie: "Space Jam" Music: Rap Q. You lead the NAC in blocks per game. What's it like being one of the tallest players in the conference? A: It's nice because I have an advantage in the post because of my height and length. Q: What's your go-to shot in H-O-R-S-E? A: Left corner out of bounds. Q: What do you most want to work on? A: Ball handling and post defense. Q: Who would win in a game of knockout on the team and why? A: Josh Regal, because he wins at everything. Leah Eisner Sophomore Leah Eisner garnered Muskie of the Week honors this week for her performance in the Muskies' 89-67 win over Edgewood College on Jan. 12. The 6-foot-1 center had a break-out game and provided a much-needed spark to the Muskies offense. Eisner scored a season-high 18 points and grabbed seven boards while making all eight of her free throws. She added two steals and two blocks in 20 minutes of play. The Stevens Point, Wis., native is currently averaging 6.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in nine games. She is shooting a team-high 59.4 percent from the field and 85.7 percent from the charity stripe. Eisner is majoring in criminal justice. See what Eisner says about her performance: http://youtu.be/FSGGylATfnA Here's a look into Leah's personality: Favorites: TV: "Law and Order" Movie: "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" Music: Country and rap Q: What is the strongest part of your game? A: My post moves. Q: What do you want to work on the most? A: My outside shooting. Q: What's your favorite activity outside of basketball? A: Getting Chinese with Taylor Jandrin. Q: Who would win in a game of H-O-R-S-E on the team and why? A: Tills (Becca Tilleman), because she always makes weird shots during practice. 'ROADMAP FOR INVESTMENT': Program Prioritization Committee releases recommendations A committee tasked with assessing productivity, quality and centrality in the academic units across East Carolina University released its recommendations Wednesday, Jan. 18. Dialog Extra for Jan. 17, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE — The National Weather Service indicates the possibility of severe weather for the Tuscaloosa area later this afternoon and tonight. Isolated tornadoes are possible, with rain showers and wind expected as the cold [...] UA in the News: January 14-17, 2012 UA in the News UA plans for national championship celebration – UA/Auburn researchers develop new recipe for concrete – Service day planned in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Creative Campus to host Zen Buddhist priest and poet – Center for Real Estate releases housing statistics – UA experts comment on China’s reforestation programs, education funding – and more… UA Student News for Jan. 17, 2012 UA Student News Click on http://uanews.ua.edu/student to view UA Student News on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. DEADLINES TO REMEMBER Essay submissions to Mental Health Monologues, Jan. 20 Registration for Hands on Tuscaloosa service project, Jan. 20, noon Membership applications for the Culverhouse Investment Management Group, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. DATES TO REMEMBER [...] See Four Planets, Moon through UA Telescopes Events The moon and four planets are among the celestial objects visitors can peer at through University of Alabama telescopes during public sky viewings throughout the semester. UA in the News: January 18, 2012 UA in the News Paul R. Jones Gallery to open – Band members enjoy championship experience – Financial management expert quoted – Professors honored – Students awarded study abroad scholarships – and more … Harriet Beecher Stowe subject of Jan. 19 Discover Auburn lecture Campus Announcement AUBURN - Auburn Professor Emeritus of English Bert Hitchcock will give the first lecture in the spring Discover Auburn Lecture Series, Thursday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives Department of the Ralph Brown Draughon Library. A reception will follow. Hitchcock's lecture, "Harriet Beecher Stowe: Devil or Angel," is another in [...] Chew Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education Energy efficiency paves way to a low-carbon future, but barriers persist Writer hopes Arab Spring can be an antidote to terror It's all about the space at Stanford's design school Stanford's d.school space is the stage for creative collaboration. A new book by two of its leaders provides direction for design spaces elsewhere. Digital Scholarship Pioneer to Speak at Research Commons Opening The Research Commons in Emory University's Robert W. Woodruff Library will celebrate its grand opening with a talk by University of Richmond President Edward L. Ayers, a noted American South historian and digital scholarship pioneer who founded his university's Digital Scholarship Lab. Texas Tech Student Health and Rec Center Kick Off the New Year with a Hot Start News Releases Students are encouraged to bring in the new semester with a night of salsa dancing. $6 million gift to create Lawrence and Isabel Barnett Center for Integrated Arts and Enterprise Research: Markerless motion capture offers a new angle on tennis injuries JOINING FORCES: ECU part of national project to treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD in troops The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is one of more than 100 medical schools nationwide working with First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces project to better diagnose and treat post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans. WITH URGENCY: ECU audience urged to consider unfinished work in MLK vision Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used strong language to demand economic justice, the eradication of poverty and improved conditions, pay and opportunities for black workers. Men's Basketball Posts 61-52 Win Over Rider Men's Basketball Derek Needham scored a team-high 15 points to lift the men's basketball team to a 61-52 win over Rider University. Taryn Johnson Named Jesuit Women's Player of the Week Women's Basketball The senior was named the Jesuit Women's Player of the Week by Jesuit Basketball Spotlight after powering the Stags to a 2-1 week. Sixty Percent Of Stags Student-Athletes Named To 3.0 Club General In all, 248 student-athletes earned spots in the Athletic Department's 3.0 Club while 117 of those student-athletes were named to the University's Dean's List. Technical Support Distance Education ... Please remember in your prayers history professor Dr. Patricia Howe Our Community Memorial services will be held Wednesday in North Carolina, and early in the spring semester at St. Thomas. Abstract of 1971 Progress Report Optimal Strength and Fitness with Brandon (January 19) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your fitness pass and enjoy! Flow Yoga (January 19) Winter Quarter Fitness Class. Get your Fitness Pass today and enjoy! Morning Spin with Chloe (January 19) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts January 17--get your fitness pass today! Hatha Flow Yoga with Chloe (January 19) Winter Quarter Group Fitness starts Jan. 17. Purchase your Fitness Pass today! TCC expands commitment to STEM and area students TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee Community College has made a commitment to work with area schools to encourage students to take courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to enter STEM-related careers. TCC’s District Board of Trustees, on Tuesday, approved the College’s plan to become a STEM Center of Excellence. As a STEM Center of Excellence, TCC will work to attract more young people to the STEM disciplines, give them a rigorous education, and advance them to four-year institutions or the job market. In order to do that, TCC is collaborating with middle and high schools in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties to create a seamless STEM “pipeline.” TCC Global Learning announces second film screening TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Tallahassee Community College's Global Learning Program has announced the second of three screenings in a series of selections from the Human Rights Watch Traveling Film Festival. 'The Social Network': Charles Dickens wrote the script Like Mark Zuckerberg, Dickens recognized the social implications of technological change, and this appreciation informed his literature. UCLA Headlines January 17, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Prof Discusses GOP Race Lynn Vavreck, UCLA associate professor of political science, was interviewed Saturday on KCAL-Channel 9 about her political polling research and the race for the Republican presidential... UCLA faculty experts advisory: Brown to give California 'State of the State' address California Gov. Jerry Brown's address on Jan. 18 will touch on taxes, the state budget and other issues. UCLA has experts. Hennings to be H-SC Lacrosse Honorary Captain Chad Hennings, a three-time Superbowl Champion as a Dallas Cowboy, will serve as the H-SC lacrosse team's honorary captain on March 11 as Hampden-Sydney will play Colorado College at 1 p.m. on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. 12.01.19 18:00 ATHLETIC - Women's basketball vs University of Rio Grande - Thursday January 19, 2012 starting at 6:00 pm 12.01.19 13:00 STUDENT LIFE - Impact Leadership Retreat - Thursday January 19, 2012 starting at 1:00 pm Contact James Koeppe for more infomration at james_koeppe@georgetowncollege.edu or 502-863-7977... 12.01.19 00:00 ART - Deeper into the Presence: Pictures of Red River Gorge by Michael Winters - Thursday January 19, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery The title of Michael Winters? exhibition is taken from a personally inspiring passage by noted Kentucky author Wendell Berry. In the way Berry uses words, Winters uses his camera to create pictures o... 12.01.19 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Thursday January 19, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... "A Taste of Hunger" presentation addresses poverty Madison, SD., January 12, 2012Is hunger a problem in Madison? Is poverty? DSU student to present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research Madison, SD., January 11, 2012 Tosha (Inhofer) Gray, a senior at Dakota State University, will present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Ogden, Utah, at Weber State University on March 29 through March 31. Deepwater Horizon lessons are subject of Jan. 26 lecture at CU-Boulder The University of Colorado Boulder will host a free public lecture this month illuminating the lessons learned from the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion that killed 11 workers and resulted in the largest accidental oil spill in U.S. history. Called “What Happened at Deepwater Horizon?” the event will be presented Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Mathematics Building auditorium, room 100. Donald Winter, former secretary of the Navy, professor of engineering practice at the University of Michigan and chair of the National Academies committee that wrote a report on the Deepwater Horizon accident, will be the first of two guest speakers. The report, issued last month, points to multiple flawed decisions leading to the blowout and explosion, and calls for a new “system safety” approach to anticipating and managing possible dangers at every level of operation. A second guest speaker will be Paul Hsieh, a research hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey who was named 2011 Federal Employee of the Year. Hsieh performed the crucial calculations on pressure that deemed it safe to cap the oil well in mid-July without causing it to rupture from beneath the seabed and result in a bigger disaster. Two CU-Boulder environmental engineering faculty who have been researching the aftermath of the incident also will present their findings at the event. Fernando Rosario-Ortiz will discuss the environmental fate of dispersants used in the disaster response and Alina Handorean will present information on air quality impacts of the oil spill. “I was really jarred by this event because it was so preventable,” said event co-organizer Jana Milford, professor and director of the Environmental Engineering Program at CU-Boulder. “By learning more about what happened, I think we can encourage a stronger culture around safety.” The event is presented by the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the BOLD Center, the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Environmental Engineering Program. For more information or to request accommodations for disabilities call 303-492-4774. Contact: Jana Milford, 303-492-5542jana.milford@colorado.edu Roseanna Neupauer, 303-492-6274Roseanna.neupauer@colorado.edu Carol Rowe, 303-492-7426carol.rowe@colorado.edu “I was really jarred by this event because it was so preventable,” said event co-organizer Jana Milford, professor and director of the Environmental Engineering Program at CU-Boulder. “By learning more about what happened, I think we can encourage a stronger culture around safety.”EngineeringCommunity & Culture, Arts & Culture, Lectures & Seminarsvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); UTSA's Robert Gracy elected vice chair of BioMed SA executive committee Do paid advocates prevent juvenile delinquency better than volunteers? UTSA establishes Center for Research and Policy in Education P-20 Initiatives hosts mentor recognition luncheon, seminar Jan. 20 Opera workshop expands music opportunities From four students interested in opera to a cast of about 45 actually staging Kurt Weill’s “Street Scene,” Bryan’s opera workshop has grown to be an important feature of the music department. Read More » Some Breast Cancer Spread May Be Triggered By Targetable Protein, Study Shows Scientists from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and UCSF have identified a cleaver-wielding protein that frees some tumor cells, allowing them to further misbehave. The discovery points to a new target for therapy. Parkening International Guitar Competition Announces Judges for 2012 Competition The judges for the third triennial Parkening International Guitar Competition, to be presented by Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, from Wednesday, May 30, to Saturday, June 2, have been announced. UC Riverside to Introduce Chancellor’s Research Fellowship Program The new Chancellor's Research Fellowship (CRF) at UC Riverside will encourage undergraduate research and creative activity projects by awarding up to 12 fellowships of as much as $5,000. Civil Rights legend coming to PCC for speaking series General News Hollis Watkins participated in the first Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in in Mississippi and led a 'Freedom School' in 1963, to name a few Sylvania Campus survives ‘Snowmageddon 2012? General News PCC's first big snow of the winter turned the Sylvania Campus, the college's highest elevated campus, into a winter wonderland Miller Leads Women’s Hoops To Win Over Stevenson Hill To Lead Wesley Tennis Program JMU Police Department earns professional accreditation The James Madison University Police Department is one of only four university police departments in the state to be accredited ... John Rabe (1/18/2012) 01/18/2012 Start Date: 1/18/2012 Start Time: 5:30 PMEnd Date: 1/18/2012 End Time: 8:30 PMUnion College - Sorum HouseJoin the Asian Studies, History, and Modern Languages Departments for a showing of the movie "John Rabe" about the Nanjing Massacre of 1937. The film is about heroic efforts of German and Nazi Party members to save Chinese civilians from Japanese brutality. Italian Table (1/18/2012) 01/18/2012 Start Date: 1/18/2012 Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Date: 1/18/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion College - Messa HouseCome learn some Italian and discuss Italian culture with others who love it! 2012 Fall Term to France Information Session (1/18/2012) 01/18/2012 Start Date: 1/18/2012 Start Time: 12:55 PMEnd Date: 1/18/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - HumanitiesLearn about the 2012 Fall term to the University of Rennes 2 from the faculty leader. Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/18/2012) 01/18/2012 Start Date: 1/18/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/18/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Markerless Motion Capture Offers A New Angle on Tennis Injuries A new approach to motion capture technology is offering fresh insights into tennis injuries - and orthopedic injuries in general. Polar Growth at the Bacterial Scale Reveals Potential New Targets for Antibiotic Therapy An international team of microbiologists led by Indiana University researchers has identified a new bacterial growth process -- one that occurs at a single end or pole of the cell instead of uniform, dispersed growth along the long axis of the cell -- that could have implications in the development of new antibacterial strategies. Some Breast Cancer Spread May Be Triggered By Targetable Protein Cancers rarely are deadly unless they evolve the ability to grow beyond the tissues in which they first arise. Normally, cells -- even early-stage tumor cells -- are tethered to scaffolding that helps to restrain any destructive tendencies. But scientists from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and from UCSF have identified a cleaver-wielding protein that frees some tumor cells, allowing them to further misbehave. SOPA, PROTECT IP Will Stifle Creativity and Diminish Free Speech, Says WUSTL Experts Wikipedia and other sites plan to go dark to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act under consideration in Congress. Three law professors from Washington University in St. Louis, Kevin Collins, Gregory Magarian and Neil Richards, signed a letter to Congress in opposition to the PROTECT IP Act. Read Magarian and Richards' current comments on SOPA and PROTECT IP. AIP's Physics News Highlights: January 17, 2012 A baby crystal is born; An easier way to remove gallstones; Flaky graphene makes reliable chemical sensors; Upcoming Conferences of Interest and Science Communication Awards Mathematica agreement Top Stories Beginning January 1, 2012, faculty, staff, and students can install and use Wolfram Research's Mathematica software suite on institution-owned devices for teaching and research with no charge to individuals or departments for 2012. The site license allows the University to deliver the latest version of Mathematica to a wider audience for a lower total cost of ownership. Global Capitalist Crisis Author to Lecture, Sign Books Ethnic studies professor Armando Navarro will present a brief lecture and sign copies of his new book, “Global Capitalist Crisis and the Second Great Depression” on Jan. 25. Powering Electric Vehicles with Sunlight The Riverside area will become a leader in powering electric vehicles from the sun under a $2 million award to the Center for Environmental Research and Technology at the University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering. Bulldog Wrestling Concludes Busy Weekend Wrestling KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman wrestling team capped off another weekend of action by competing against Missouri Valley College in a dual meet on Saturday and then taking part in the Roger Denker Open at the University of Central Missouri. Basketball Returns Home For Four Of Next Five General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman Basketball teams will be hosting the University of Central Missouri on Wednesday night in Pershing Arena. The women tip things off with the Jennies at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Bulldog men against the Mules at 7:30 p.m. Jennifer Zweifel Repeats As MIAA Field Athlete Of The Week Women's Track and Field KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Truman senior Jennifer Zweifel was selected as the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association women’s field student-athlete of the week by the conference office. LA Times features Lacy project, Woman's Bldg founder Sheila de Bretteville Sunday's L.A. Times featured two stories about powerful women in the arts; Graduate Public Practice Chair Suzanne Lacy and found... [Men's Basketball] Bluejays win double OT thriller Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College men's basketball team finished off the week with a two-game split that included a thriller double overtime victory over the Friends University Falcons Thursday night in Hillsboro, Kan. On Saturday the Bluejays bid for three straight KCAC victories came up just short as Tabor fell on the road to rival Sterling College. [Women's Basketball] Offense struggles plague Lady Jays basketball Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College women's basketball team could not overcome offensive struggles as the Lady Jays, despite solid defensive efforts, dropped both games this week in KCAC play. On Thursday Tabor fell at home to nationally ranked Friends University, and on Saturday the Lady Jays fell on the road to Sterling College. Good handwriting and good grades: FIU researcher finds new link Campus Life Who cares about handwriting, anyway? It’s the 21st century, after all. We have iPads and iPhones, computers that spell check and fonts that go from French script to Freestyle and back to Times New Roman. But to Laura Dinehart, an assistant professor at Florida International University’s College of Education, handwriting [...] Tips to get your child to practice their handwriting Campus Life A study by FIU College of Education Professor Laura Dinehart concludes that a 4-year-old who practices his or her handwriting can do better in elementary school–both in reading and math–than someone who never focused on penmanship. Below are some of Dinehart’s tips to get a child interested in handwriting: 1- Have writing material [...] Reuben gift boosts Holocaust study scholarships in IU Jewish Studies Program IU President McRobbie to guest host WFIU jazz program HELPING HANDS: ECU volunteers honor King with community action Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy could be seen in the helping hands of East Carolina University students participating in a Day of Service Monday. 'THE BUCK STOPS HERE': Collaboration, quality to be key under health reform Health care professionals and organizations will have to work together, coordinate care and improve quality like never before to survive after 2014, when the national health care reform law starts to take effect. Howard College to Host Alumni at Jan. 30 Basketball Games Peace Activist Sue Gelber Cannon Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer Cannon, who recently published the book Think, Care, Act: Teaching for a Peaceful Future, will speak on campus Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Is Howard Brown '12 "Philly's Next Rap Star?" Flying Kite, an online magazine about the greater Philadelphia area, has profiled the rapper/student, who records under the name Gabriel Stark. Danielle Simpson '12 Interviewed in the Joplin Globe The anthropology major and her in-progress senior thesis are part of a piece on students using tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., as a real-world lab for their studies. Anita Isaacs Quoted in International Business Times The associate professor of political science discusses the president of Guatemala's stated policy of using the military to police organized crime. Yet Another 100 Percent NCLEX Pass Rate News 2012 Fall Exchange to Belgium (1/17/2012) 01/17/2012 Start Date: 1/17/2012 Start Time: 4:30 PMEnd Date: 1/17/2012 End Time: 5:30 PMUnion College - Wold HouseLearn about the 2012 Fall exchange program to University of Antwerp. Faculty Meeting (1/17/2012) 01/17/2012 Start Date: 1/17/2012 Start Time: 12:50 PMEnd Date: 1/17/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - F. W. Olin CenterDiscussion of the proposed new course evaluation form. 2012 Fall Term to Australia - Information Session (1/17/2012) 01/17/2012 Start Date: 1/17/2012 Start Time: 12:45 PMEnd Date: 1/17/2012 End Time: 1:50 PMUnion College - Lippman HallLearn from the most recent faculty leader about the term to Australia. Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/17/2012) 01/17/2012 Start Date: 1/17/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/17/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Waffle Tuesday (1/17/2012) 01/17/2012 Start Date: 1/17/2012 Start Time: 12:00 AMEnd Date: 1/17/2012 End Time: 11:59 PMUnion College - Messa HouseGet a warm, tasty, awesome, and free waffle. Get involved, get connected, get inspired First semester of freshman year, the majority of your time was probably devoted to getting lost around campus, making friends in your dorm, figuring our your major, and surviving finals. Now that you have a whole semester under your belt, it’s time to get involved and find your niche at CU. Getting involved makes the large CU student population seem much smaller as you get to know more people and take part in the network of groups and organizations on campus. With so many opportunities and different ways to contribute, there’s no excuse to not find something. But more importantly, the significant impact getting involved can have on your education here at CU can create, change, and carve your future path in ways far beyond what a textbook and lecture ever can. For a comprehensive listing of CU-Boulder resources and services for students, check out the Division of Student Affairs website. Volunteer your time Now that we are college students, it truly is our duty to give back to the community we have gained so much from. Whether you want to help animals or children, advocate for the environment or for social change, it doesn’t matter—just find something you can support, and do it. Not sure where to volunteer? Try the Volunteer Resource Center, Volunteer Connection, VolunteerMatch, or the Institute for Ethical and Civic Engagement. “I like being in GlobeMed because I have met a bunch of people who have a similar passion for promoting global health equity.” – Ashley Armstrong Join a student activity or organization No matter what your interests or passions are, there is a group of students for you. From intramural and club sports, to Anime Anonymous, to Sports Marketing Club, to the Extreme Measures, to Gay Straight Alliance, to Boulder Freeride, there are countless student groups you can join. Becoming involved in an organization is a great way to pursue interests outside of the classroom. Can’t find the group your looking for? Create your own! “Doing school activities not only allows you to make new friends, but also allows you to find yourself and your potential career path.” – Elle Aud Find a leadership position A foundation in leadership not only helps you excel in academia and in the work world, but also enriches you personally. CU GOLD, Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program, and CU Student Government (CUSG) are only a few leadership-based groups on campus. Reaching a leadership position in any student organization can also be just as rewarding as participating in a group meant specifically for developing leadership skills. “Student Ambassadors is really about bringing the best and brightest students to the CU campus. Being a student ambassador gives me the chance to be make a difference in the lives of incoming freshmen by sharing all of the wonderful opportunities CU offers.” – Andi Hudler Go Greek Getting involved with the Greek community on campus is another great way to get involved. Panhellenic Sororities and Multicultural Greek Organizations are both affiliated with the university, and provide students with opportunities to participate in community service, develop leadership skills, and expand socially. The Interfraternity Council also provides students with academic support, leadership skills, lifelong friends, and a network of opportunities. “The Greek community is an excellent source to meet other students from different backgrounds whether they’re from out-of-state or different majors. It’s a great way to get involved with a large community that shares the same motivation to help other organizations like charities and local student groups.” – Brett Forrest These are only a few options of how you can get involved on campus; so if you don’t see anything you like, start looking for other opportunities. Becoming active on campus allows you to be a contributing member of the CU and Boulder communities, helps you meet people and find your place on campus, and can inspire interests and passions outside of the classroom. But let’s be real—another huge perk of becoming active on campus is that it’s a major résumé-builder. The truth is, thousands of students graduate every year across the country with your same degree—so what you do outside of the classroom sets you apart and distinguishes you as the most valuable candidate to employers. Most companies and organizations don’t care about your GPA, how many credits you graduated with, or even what your specific major is (sorry to break it to you). What makes you unique are the groups and organizations you belong to, positions you hold, and the overall good you’ve contributed to the community. Also, employers love to see long-term commitment—so if you start now, you’re ahead of the game. So get involved today! var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Press Release: CMU's School of Drama Takes a Sharp Cut at "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," Feb. 23 - March 3 cfa The production will be directed by guest artist Joe Calarco, an award-winning writer and director of "Shakespeare's R&J," which won the Lucille Lortel Award and ran for a year off-Broadway, the longest-running production of any version of "Romeo & Juliet" in New York City. News Brief: Noah Smith Receives Finmeccanica Chair scs Noah Smith, associate professor in the Language Technologies Institute, has been awarded a three-year Finmeccanica Career Development Chair. Press Release: CMU's Jane McCafferty Tackles Challenges of Marriage in Her New Novel, "First You Try Everything" hss Set in Pittsburgh, McCafferty uses both main characters' perspectives to explore the challenges each face now that their once tight bond over shared ideals has evaporated. News Brief: Edward H. Deets III, Former Commander of Naval Network Warfare Command, Joins CERT Leadership Rear Admiral (retired) Deets joined the Software Engineering Institute as CERT deputy director, Defense Cyber Solutions. In this new role, Deets will manage the development and execution of CERT activities related principally to national defense. Press Release: The Illusion of Courage: New Research Explains Why People Mispredict Their Behavior in Embarrassing Situations hss Whether it's investing in stocks, bungee jumping or public speaking, why do we often plan to take risks but then "chicken out" when the moment of truth arrives? Seymour Menton awarded Mexico's highest honor for foreigners The UCI professor emeritus of Spanish & Portuguese was given the Order of the Aztec Eagle for his teaching and dissemination of Mexican literature and culture in the U.S., Latin America and many parts of Europe since 1948. Conflicts of interest Urban planning professor studies cities polarized by ethnic, political and religious differences. Spotlighting South Korean cinema UCI professor who studies the films of his homeland finds a fan in Martin Scorsese. Using water to predict fire UCI researchers can forecast wildfires using sea surface temperatures. Motion promotion Founded by Dr. Dan Cooper, UC Irvine’s Pediatric Exercise Research Center studies of how – and how much – exercise works to avert type 2 diabetes, limit asthma attacks, thwart arthritis, prevent cancer, encourage mineralization in growing bones, and improve the quality of life for kids with chronic diseases and congenital disorders. No walk in the park: factors that predict walking difficulty in elderly Yale News Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with the following factors: having a chronic condition or cognitive impairment; low physical activity; slower gross motor coordination; having poor lower-extremity function; and being hospitalized. Women are also more likely than men to become disabled in their later years. Q&A: Yale Library aims both to serve and preserve, says Gibbons Yale News University Librarian Susan Gibbons discusses the many missons of the Yale Library and outlines her priorities for the future. Jan 17: A Polynesian Dance Workshop Sights & Sounds: Photos: 2012 Student Forum on Global Learning Helping midwives deliver babies in Ghana, studying the impact of global warming on the Sami culture in Finland, and teaching brass music in Cape Town are among the first-hand experiences that students will discuss during the third annual Student Forum on Global Learning on January 16, 2012. See more. Event: January 17: Lecture—"Miniaturization and Integration: The Basis of Future Diagnostic Systems?" with Axel Scherer 4pm-5pm, 658 West Borwell Conference Room - DHMC Event: January 17: Presentation—"What Matters to Me and Why," with writer and actor Tayo Aluko Noon-1pm, Tucker Foundation Living Room In the News: Biotechs Strike Partnerships to Spread their Costs, Risks (The Boston Globe) In a story surveying a recent flurry of partnerships, buy-outs, and alliances among various pharmaceutical companies, entrepreneurs, and research labs, the Boston Globe spoke with Thayer School’s Tillman Gerngross about his efforts on behalf of his Lebanon, N.H.-based company Adimab LLC. Read more. Feature: Watch and Learn In a new paper, Professor of Economics Douglas Staiger explores the best ways to measure what is observed in a teacher's classroom. Staiger is a lead researcher for the Gates Foundation's Measuring Effective Teaching project. Women Soldiers See More Combat Than In Prior Eras, Have Same PTSD Rate as Men, Study Says Women who served in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan were involved in combat at significantly higher rates than in previous conflicts, and screened positive for post-traumatic stress disorder at the same rate as men, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco. Next ‘Hot Topics: Cool Talk’ forum to probe the government’s role in health care Jan. 27 See/Hear/Do Former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger will moderate the lunch-hour program at the School of Law. UST photographers showcase their top picks of 2011 University News From building construction to athletic achievement to the small details that make up everyday existence, check out Photo Services’ top photos from the past year. Selim Center announces February and March programs for those 50 and older See/Hear/Do The popular programs range from a one-time dinner discussion to six-session short courses that meet weekly. Anderson Student Center open for business Anderson Student Center After 20 months and $66 million, the Anderson Student Center welcomes the St. Thomas community. Please remember in your prayers Marv Davidov Our Community A well-known and lifelong peace activist, Davidov taught at St. Thomas since 1992. He died Saturday. [Women's Basketball] Quartet In Double Figures Lead Women's Basketball To Win Over UNOH, 61-54 [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball Rallies For Victory Over UNOH, 75-69 Greenhouse Featured in Gazette Cheryl Wilson of the Daily Hampshire Gazette had high praise for MHC's Talcott Greenhouse, which she strolled through with Greenhouse Manager Russ Billings. Suzan-Lori Parks '85 Featured in NYT Video Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks '85 discusses The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, for which she wrote the reworked book, in a New York Times video. C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 Bus at Wofford Wednesday Wofford students to participate in live show with ‘Washington Journal;’ bus open for free tours for public from 10 to 11:30 a.m. High Schools: Tour FABTECH and Win! FABCO Equipment, Inc. – Caterpillar® dealer for Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, and Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC), have established FABTECH, a Service Technician Education Center adjacent to FVTC’s S.J. Spanbauer campus in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Center offers a certificate series of courses focused on developing Caterpillar engine, construction equipment, electric power generation, and marine engine service technicians.The more than 40 completers of the FABTECH program during the last two years have all landed jobs in the industry. The best way to learn about these exciting career opportunities and hands-on training is to experience FABTECH firsthand.FABCO is currently offering an opportunity for groups of high school students to tour FABTECH with a special incentive. The company will offset travel expenses with a free lunch and a $250 cash contribution to a school’s educational program as part of a scheduled tour of the Center. To learn more about this opportunity, call Janice at 608.271.6205, extension 2017 or e-mail recuiter@fabco.com.CAMPAIGN DETAILS & RULES>>>LEARN MORE ABOUT FABTECH>>> Patriot National Announces Major Gift to Nova Southeastern University The Patriot Health Initiative will enable NSU to provide up to $450,000 to support Dental Programming Targeting Underserved Populations in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Scientists Present Prostate Cancer Breakthrough at International Oncology Conference New animal study confirms the dramatic effects of a natural formula against aggressive prostate cancer tumors. Broken Arm? Brain Shifts Quickly When Using a Sling or Cast Using a sling or cast after injuring an arm may cause your brain to shift quickly to adjust, according to a study published in the January 17, 2012, print issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found increases in the size of brain areas that were compensating for the injured side, and decreases in areas that were not being used due to the cast or sling. Traditional Physical Autopsies - Not High-Tech "Virtopsies" - Still the Gold Standard for Determining Cause of Death, Experts Claim TV crime shows like Bones and CSI are quick to explain each death by showing highly detailed scans and video images of victims' insides. Traditional autopsies, if shown at all, are at best in supporting roles to the high-tech equipment, and usually gloss over the sometimes physically grueling tasks of sawing through skin and bone. Headphones Linked to Pedestrian Deaths, Injuries Serious injuries to pedestrians listening to headphones have more than tripled in six years, according to new research from the University of Maryland. In many cases, the cars or trains are sounding horns that the pedestrians cannot hear, leading to fatalities in nearly three-quarters of cases. College set for 8th MLK Service Day “Service” will take the place of “study” on Monday, January 16, as Bryan observes its eighth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Day. Read More » Diversity chapel series opens semester Students returned for the spring semester this week, as classes began Wednesday, the same day the Engage conference, with Leroy Barber, began. Read More » "Performance at Pomona" Previewed in L.A. Weekly as Pushing the Limits of Performance Art Staff One particular performance of the upcoming Performance at Pomona, a series of three performance art pieces by Judy Chicago, James Turrell '65 and John M. White, has been heralded by L.A. Weekly as a work that pushes the boundaries of performance art. James M. White's recreation of Preparation F, a piece he originally staged at Pomona in 1971, will be recreated in the gym on January 21, 2012, with current football players. The article says, "By moving a football practice onto a stage, White has moved the game out of the arena of entertainment and under the critical microscope of art. It will ask the question: Why does society condone violence if it's committed while in uniform?" Performance at Pomona is part of Pacific Standard Time's Performance and Public Art Festival, which spans 11 days and has more than 30 performances. Dean and VP of Admissions Seth Allen Shares Essay Advice in the New York Times Staff On the New York Times blog India Ink, VP and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Seth Allen offers seven tips on writing essays to prospective students. He says that, "The essay is often a deciding factor, conveying information to the admissions committee about your personality, values, creativity or other intangible qualities sought after in students," and his tips include letting credentials speak for themselves and demonstrating rather than telling. Pomona College Events Commemorating the 38th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Campus Events A series of events will be held at Pomona College to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the landmark decision, Roe v. Wade. 578 qualify for fall president's, dean's lists Jan 16, 2012 Chadron State College has announced the names of 578 students who qualified for the institution's fall 2011 academic honors lists. The president's list, which requires all A's, consists of 220 names. Another 358 students met requirements for the dean's list by earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours of coursework during the semester to qualify. President's List (Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Other States, Other Nations) Dean's List (Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Other States, Other Nations) PRESIDENT'S LIST Nebraska Ainsworth: Kyle Klammer, Aaron Wagner Alliance: Jessica Beals, Stephanie Burger, Daniel Edmonston, Andrew Leider, Jeffrey McFarland, Nicole Rotness, Jamie Sanders, Jesse Schmid, Conor Schnell, Kelli Van Meter, Rayna Waggener, Elizabeth Weishaar Angora: Coote Mulloy Bayard: Jocilyn Blanco, Traci Fast Benkelman: Shelby Frasier-Mack Bridgeport: Natalie Hadden, Chelsae Riggs Cairo: Cathryn Zentner Cedar Rapids: Ashley VanDeWalle Chadron: Rebecca Chasek, Kimberley Encinas, Brandon Girard, Sheyenne Hunn, Jens Johnson, Tara Ledbetter, Shane Marron, Amy Riggs, Heather Sager, Michael Sandstrom, Zachery Sandstrom, Jonathan Woodden, Tiffany Yoakum Chambers: Sarah DeKay Chappell: Dana Jeppson Clarkson: Shawn Schultz, Jessica Stodola Cody: Nicole Parkhurst Comstock: Benjamin Fisher Crawford: Samuel Ballard, Kassidy Thompson Curtis: Cassandra Lueth Dix: Pamela Haack Doniphan: Sarah Dinan Fairbury: Laura Onnen Fort Calhoun: Adam Neumann Gering: Christopher Baker, Andrea Graham, Tammie Kleich, Jamie Lewandowski, Steve Siegfried, Lisa Strauch, Juan Valdez, Zachary Van Dyke, Lisa VanWinkle, Dylan Wolf Gordon: Courtney Ainslie, Alicia Conquering Bear, Daniel Sasse, Jennifer Taylor, Nicholas Yardley Grant: Krystal Gaar, Zachary White Gretna: Riley Machal Hamlet: Stacee Wright Harrison: Elizabeth Ellicott Hastings: Derek Hoevet Hay Springs: Kelli Alcorn, Kinlee Ginn, Aria Hughes, Brenna Jungck Hemingford: Joseph Haas, Brooke Hannaford, Katherine Hughart Imperial: Daniel Regier, Levi Wooden Kearney: Amber King, Makahla Krueger, Kaitlin Petri Kenesaw: Ariel Sikes Kimball: Lanelle Janicek Marsland: Kelly Troester, Will Troester Maxwell: Joni Keith Maywood: Courtney Fritsche, Traci Kennedy McCook: Danielle Wiese Minatare: Bryant Miller, Kelcy Pedulla Mitchell: Darin Exstrom, Tamara Hughson, Cory Kinsey, Kristin Pankonin Morrill: Dana Anderson, Amber Nightingale Morse Bluff: Ethan Bauer Mullen: Justy Bullington, Kayla Earl Nelson: Micaela VanSkiver Norfolk: Austin Gray, Haley Kathol North Platte: Autumn Alberts, Shannon Bassett, Kelsey Coffman, Jane Dye, Amy Lewandowski, Andrea Neal, Courtney Simants, Rachael Smidt, Sydney VanDiest Palisade: Judy Durham Ravenna: Sara Valentine Sargent: Cory Beran Schuyler: Kaitlen Flynn Scottbluff: Calico Cowan, Brittany Dutton, Breanna Elley, Jontae Huck, Trace Marsden, Kate Mumm, Mindy Nowlen, Leishel Soule, Paige Wayman Sidney: Kimberly Borm, Tamlyn Polson St. Paul: Thomas Schmidt Sutherland: Adrian Jochum Thedford: Cody Merchant Tryon: Ryan Mumm Valentine: Brianna Butler, Ashley Dobry, Christy Whidby, Tiffany Wiley Whitney: Katlin Moore Wyoming Buffalo: Chelsey Horn Casper: Brock Beddes, Amy Christie, Jennifer Martinovich, Laura Martinovich Dayton: Thomas Bergstad Douglas: Pierre Etchemendy, Zachary Henderson, Katherine Spletzer Gillette: Angela Christensen, Amy Gibbs, Sarah Gross, Jacob Rissler, Dallas Shaw Jackson: Jessica Fischer Lingle: Jesse Duncan Lusk: Amber Christianson, Alissa Peterson Newcastle: Veronica Highfill, Channing Jons Riverton: Tess Clemetson Rozet: Jamie Black Sheridan: Melissa Brackley, Ashley Daniels, Kelsey Diaz, Britnee Geringer, Nicole Reimers, Candice Wooten Torrington: Jessica Arnusch, Timothy Bloodgood, Anibal Ponce, Matthew Templar, Jimi Wesch Wright: Vanessa Schroeder South Dakota Edgemont: Tara Correll Hill City: Chelsea Waldorf Hot Springs: Rachel Davila Menno: Kimberly Forsberg Newell: Lacey Hewitt Oelrichs: Cole Romey Oral: Linda Littlefield Pine Ridge: Jaylen Brewer Rapid City: Nicholas Aadland, Carrie Cheney, Betsy Moler, Christine Pulis, Sandra Sheeder, Christopher Zimmer Whitewood: Kelsey Kaitfors Winner: Sarah Kingsbury Colorado Ault: Nichole Folchert Aurora: Levi Marincin, Nyel Tewahade Berthoud: Ryan Barron Eaton: Ty Cyphers Fraser: Karolina Marcinkeviciute Golden: Terrell Thomson Greeley: Kaelie Jelden Johnstown: Shelby Placke Longmont: Michaela Schmitt Vona: Melissa Minasi Wray: Heather Converse Other States Panama City, Fla.: Jonathon Besenyi, Lynsey Besenyi Lilburn, Ga.: Kently Kelso Chillicothe, Ill.: Brandon Ratcliff Wyoming, Iowa: Sarah Jones Lawrence, Kan.: Justin Trout Newton, Kan.: Nathaniel Martens Plains, Kan.: Katherine Lulf Bossier City, La.: Christopher Gwerder Glendive, Mont.: Bethany Seifert Missoula, Mont.: Samantha Hogan Rosebud, Mont.: Jo-Eun Kang Fallon, Nev.: Marvin Mort Roseburg, Ore.: Dylan Fors Irving, Texas: Sujit Baruwal Orem, Utah: Hannah Sanders North Bend, Wash.: Rachel Swamy Other Nations Victoria, British Columbia: Angela Jay Salisbury, Dominica: Nisha Durand Tegucigalpa, Honduras: Jorge Flores Kyoto, Japan: Marina Watanabe Kathmandu, Nepal: Prabin Koirala DEAN'S LIST Nebraska Ainsworth: Katie Jochem Alda: Anthony Garcia Alliance: Kevin Allen, Josh Barber, Samantha Clark, Rebecca French, Madeline Girard, Aaron Gonzalez, Tamara Hancock, Kameron Heckman, Kyle Hinton, Morgan Keilwitz, Scott Langemeier, Lindsay Marquardt, Dillon Miller, Nicholas Miller, Jayme Nunes, Melissa Nunes, James Overshiner, Katelyn Patrick, Annalise Placek, Adolfo Reynaga, Doraly Reynaga, Bridget Scherbarth, Carly Schnell, Jessica Sherlock, Maria Swenson, Chelsie Tasso Alma: Charlie Robison Amelia: Stefan Franssen Arnold: Rachel Auble, Kalen Prentice Ashby: Alicia Hisel Atkinson: Amelia Shane Aurora: Kyle McCarthy Bassett: Haley Harmon, Jacob Smiley Bayard: Christina Ferrero, Shaylee Jobman Benkelman: Hilary Wilson Bertrand: Ethan Dannehl Bradshaw: Kira Stuhr Brady: Kendra Hansen, Amy Schartz Bridgeport: Marlana Soto, Chance Wallesen Bridgeport: Holly Widener Burwell: Ashley McMullen, Alex Petersen Butte: Heather Bernt, Kayla Colfack Cairo: Miranda Pollock Callaway: Dalton Nelsen Cambridge: Jennifer Evans Central City: Brandy Ritz, Jonathan Royle Chadron: Jeffrey Alcorn, Kelsey Amos, Benjamin Brechtel, Kevin Kubo, Josh McCance, Jonnathan McLain, Brandi Norgard, Jonathan Ries, Ashley Riesen, Nicole Ritzen, Melinda Robinson, Jordyn Stevens, Jacob Stewart, Leon SwiftBird, Kaycee Werdel, Jessica Wisman Chambers: Brooklynn Barelmann Chappell: Heather Gonzalez, Samantha Hanson, Katelyn Jeppson, Jillian Kepler Clarks: Jonella Yrkoski Cody: Samantha Evans, Karisa Lamle, Kyle Milton Columbus: Darren Burrows Crawford: Dustin Bell, Thomas Emerson, Erin Neal, Haley Soester Creighton: Lisa Smith Crete: Cody Wockenfuss Dalton: Robby Reilly, Kayla Rushman Davenport: Elizabeth Dahl Dorchester: Erica Spanyers Eddyville: Jonathan Jones Elgin: Jill Schiltmeyer Ericson: Bailey McKay, Jenita Qualm Fort Calhoun: Molly Seefus Gering: Emory Dye, Frances Hauck, Jon Hutchison, Brittani Johnson, Jourdan Land, Mariah Mead, Emily O'Boyle, Patrick O'Boyle, Zachariah Pieper Gordon: Allen Maltbie, Tory Winters Gothenburg: Haydon McKenney Grand Island: Ashley Chalupa, Conor Ward Gretna: Sean Smith Gurley: Ashley Rushman Harrisburg: Jenna Whelchel Harrison: Robert Jordan, Jacob Murphy, Samuel Parker Hastings: Angel Flohrs Hay Springs: Reid Badje, Kathleen Heiting, Ashton Hughes, Reba Jackson, Stefani Mazur Hemingford: Jacob Iodence, Tanner Sherlock, April Stangle Hershey: Rachel Arnett Imperial: Shalee Bigham Kearney: Alex Johnson Keystone: Bridget Fricke Kilgore: Debra Hafer La Vista: Amanda Gaswick, Kellie Katelman Lakeside: Kara Sutphen Lamar: Daniel Hogsett Lincoln: Ember Welsch Lodgepole: Kristine Bond Malmo: Kolbie Brichacek Marsland: Lane Troester Maxwell: Donald Schuett McCook: Alexander Garcia, Morgan Schaeffer, Naomi Sughroue Minatare: Justin Koke Minden: Sarah Maulsby Mitchell: Hattie Guzman, Brittni Keller, Jordan Lords, Jory Zurcher Morrill: Cortney Fillingham, Taylor Schuler, David Wiegel Mullen: Colby Osborn, Chantel Sullivan Murdock: Kalee Brewer Norfolk: Morgan Nelson North Platte: Alicia Castor, Brittney Debord, Stephanie Eggleston, Joshua Hall, Ryan Korf, Levi Most, Stephen Porter, Jamie Ransdell, Shelby Rookstool, Alexa Smidt Ogallala: Jacy French, Brandon White Omaha: Ann Cazabon, Trevor English, Nicholas Mitzlaff, Benjamin Wasson Ord: Evan Baker Orleans: Mallory Murdoch Oshkosh: Chloe Olson, Melissa Paulsen, Katherine Reece, Tessa Sanford Overton: Rachel Hosick Papillion: Greer Babbe Pender: Cynthia Schmidt Ravenna: Millisa Chrastil, Mallory Irvine, Elizabeth Rice Rushville: Alexis Hoagland, Derek Janssen, Kevin Klesh, Alyssa Norton, Arielle Tiensvold Scottsbluff: Kristie Becker, Mariah Busch, Juliana Carlson, Julie Clark, Lindsey Comings, Dana DeSimone, Isaac Holscher, Kaitlin Luikens, Kyle McAlister, Emilee Pilkington, Jacob Rogers, Jamie Subjeck, Stephanie Vergil Seward: Megan Svoboda Sidney: Amanda Bown, Kayla Glanz, Brianna Jackson, Derek Phelps, Gavin Thurow Springview: Lindsey Ferguson, Abby Gibson Stapleton: Kali Blevins Stromsburg: Wade Kopetzky Stuart: Rebeka Laible Sumner: Lana Karlberg Sutherland: Jolene Kerner Sutton: Robert Boettcher Tryon: Jordan Lovitt Valentine: Jodi Birch, Erin Dunn, Amy Graham, Amanda Hicks, Megan Keller, Ashley Kurtz, Heather Lutter, Abigail Paxton Waco: Brittany Wellman Wausa: Tonya Strom Whitney: Katy Stewart Wood River: Rebecca Volf Wyoming Banner: Rebecca Krezelok Basin: Chelsea Longshore Buffalo: Andrew Borgialli, Heather Collen, Cheriece Gampetro Cheyenne: Jessica Jester, Aleesa Olsen Cody: Jake Blackburn Douglas: Jordan Lisco, Kelsey Scott Evansville: Nicholas Elliott Fort Laramie: Michael Hill Gillette: Casey Sullivan Green River: Kada Williams Lusk: Jerit DeGering, Rebecca Lashmett, Jessie Sturman Midwest: Jennifer Butler Mountain View: Tonya Stratton Powell: Paul Burling, Stacee Craig Sheridan: Kyle Grammens, Cindy McFadden, Aaron Mines Torrington: Owen Courtney, Erin Yeik Weston: Cathryn Davis Wheatland: Dawn Brix, Nicole Jeffries Worland: Cassandra Anderson, Victoria Lawler, Kaia Ricci Yoder: Devin Shimic South Dakota Belle Fourche: Tiffany Valandra Box Elder: Kayla Bunch, Regina Ertz, Joshua Scheler Colton: Erin Amundson Draper: Sarah Dowling Elm Springs: Gemma Trask Hot Springs: Laven Adair, Bethany Cook, Christiane Roth Martin: Kayla Kiefer Newell: Tyrel Bonnet Nisland: Sammi Shaykett Oelrichs: Jocelyn Romey Philip: Jesse Manke Piedmont: Emily Lisko, Megan Maxwell Pierre: Danielle Griese, Christa Wolf Prairie City: Taz Olson Quinn: Lissa Papousek Rapid City: Kaitlyn Anderson, Karlee Bachmeier, Stephanie Bailey, Meghan Blake, Hannah Ceremuga, Allyson Digmann, Kattie Ranta, Kendra Reuer, Eric Schiermeister, Rebecca Sinclair, Danielle Tejral Spearfish: Tony Garcia Sturgis: Molly Cleland, Katherine Hemenway, Cody McPherson Vale: Joseph Reedy Colorado Arvada: Tyler Wright Bennett: Danielle Toberman Brighton: Kevan Carr Burlington: Katie Gay Colorado Springs: Erin Daniel, Kristina Harter Denver: Lauren Morris Eads: Kevin Lindholm Elbert: Willis Miller Grand Junction: Phillip Turano Greeley: Elizabeth Cole Lakewood: Sean McGowan Loveland: Lindy McDaniel Pierce: Mathew Mathiason Pueblo West: Christopher Clark Sedalia: Jennifer Henry Sterling: Brande Kirby Trinchera: Cody Roberts Other States Kenai, Alaska: Kovy Harbick Glendale, Ariz.: Kyle Stevenson Mohave Valley, Ariz.: Alexander Vera Hesperia, Calif.: Zachary Sweeney Manteca, Calif.: Jared Martin Monterey, Calif.: Lacey Castejon Largo, Fla.: Aldor Kola Marianna, Fla.: Brit Williams Blackfoot, Idaho: Logan Hatch Boise, Idaho: Tyler McFarland Bucklin, Kan.: Macee Kellner Jewell, Kan.: Chelsey Greene Dexter, Mo.: Brittney Waldner, Samantha Waldner Biddle, Mont.: Vanessa Mader Colstrip, Mont.: Michelle Lewis Great Falls, Mont.: Michael Jones Huntley, Mont.: Emily Koehn Las Vegas, Nev.: Talmaus Ewell Roseburg, Ore.: Devan Fors Sharpsville, Pa.: Heather Wallace Spring, Texas: Brittany Herrera Provo, Utah: Ammon Weser Roosevelt, Utah: Stephanie Townsend Arlington, Wash.: Brandon Gunter Kent, Wash.: Rosalina Banaban Kenosha, Wis.: Julya Briseno Racine, Wis.: Quincy Steel Other Nations Melbourne, Australia: Tarryn MacPherson Grand Bahama, Bahamas: David Vilmar Selebi Phikwe, Botswana: Marlon Katako Surrey, British Columbia: Katelyn McBeth Guayaquil, Ecuador: Julio Cajas Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rediet Teferra Kingston, Jamaica: Paul McGowan, Lanar Newman Middlesex, Jamaica: Gavan Archibald Westmoreland, Jamaica: Alex Graham Kathmandu, Nepal: Sanjeeb Khanal Cascade, Trinidad: Shari Wattley Harare, Zimbabwe: Sipho Sithole [Men's Basketball] Brown Named KCAC Player of the Week WICHITA, Kan. – Adam Brown of Sterling College is the KCAC men's basketball player of the week. The 6-4 Junior Forward from Houston, Texas scored 38 points, while shooting 66.7% from the field in two KCAC games this week as the Warriors improve their conference record to 5-3. Celebrate the man who changed our world Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I am so proud to work at a place that closes for the holiday. When I was growing up in rural Oklahoma, this holiday was not given the recognition it needed. I am so glad to now be part of a culture that fully recognizes, appreciates and celebrates this day and the great man for whom it was named. I'm not going to try to summarize Dr. King's life or his accomplishments or his amazing mind and spirit here. But if you want to learn more, visit The King Center. read more Women's Basketball Hosts Canisius On Sunday At Alumni Hall Women's Basketball Fairfield, winner of eight of its last 10, returns to Alumni Hall on January 15 to host Canisius at 1pm. Men's Basketball Hosts Rider University On Monday Night At WBA Men's Basketball The men's basketball hosts Rider University on Monday night at Webster Bank Arena. Game time is listed at 7:30 pm. Johnson's Double-Double Leads Women's Basketball Past Canisius Women's Basketball Taryn Johnson tied a career high with 22 points, grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds, and set a single game record with 18 made free throws. Adams, Cipriano Selected In 2012 Collegiate MLL Draft Men's Lacrosse Duo are first Stags taken in same MLL Collegiate Draft. Taryn Johnson Named MAAC Player of the Week Women's Basketball Johnson averaged a double-double with 18.7 points and 12.3 rebounds in three games for the Stags. Stephens Basketball vs. William Woods When: Saturday, January 28, 2012. Stephens Basketball vs. Park University When: Thursday, January 26, 2012. Leading political figures to visit campus for 2012 election panel 2012 election A panel including some of the nation’s foremost political figures and commentators will gather at the University of Chicago’s International House on Jan. 19 to discuss the outlook of the 2012 presidential election following the first preliminary contests.read more English literature influenced prize-winning paleontologist Charles Schuchert Award For a short time in grade school, Kevin Boyce lived within two blocks of the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles, a place where ice age mammal fossils had been discovered.read more Former dean of students Richard Badger celebrates 40 years at Law School Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs Richard Badger holds the notable distinction of having admitted almost half of the University of Chicago Law School’s living alumni, an indication of the impact he has had on the school as he celebrates 40 years of service there.read more Chicago Booth’s Raghuram Rajan and Axel Weber appointed to G30 Axel Weber Raghuram Rajan and Axel Weber, faculty members at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, have been appointed to the Group of Thirty, an international body that examines the impread more [Women's Basketball] Women's basketball continues to struggle Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordThe Bethany College women's basketball team suffered two more losses last week, pushing their losing streak to 10 games. [Men's Basketball] Men's basketball suffers back to back losses Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordThe Bethany College men's basketball team slipped back into old habits and suffered two losses last week. [Wrestling] Featured Athlete of the Week - Courtney Strauss Name: Courtney StraussSport: WrestlingWeight Class: 141 lbsHometown: Abilene, KansasMajor: Physical Education 12.01.18 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Wednesday January 18, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.17 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Tuesday January 17, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.17 00:00 ART - Nation of Nations - Tuesday January 17, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery Using the foundational concepts of the Preface to Leaves of Grass and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, artist Marjorie Guyon has created a public art project examining the fundamental question, ... 12.01.17 00:00 GRADUATE EDUCATION - Spring 2012 graduate classes begin - Tuesday January 17, 2012 12.01.16 00:00 HOLIDAYS & CLOSING - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Some Offices Closed) - Monday January 16, 2012 The following offices will be open with limited hours. Business Office: 8am-5pm Campus Mail & Pub Dup: 10am-5pm Cafeteria opens for dinner Financial Aid... Women's Basketball Falls 72-41 To McNeese Women's Basketball McNeese used an early 7-0 run in the first half to take control of the game, and improve its record to 3-0 in Southland Conference play, defeating Texas State 72-41, Saturday afternoon at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, La. Box Men’s Basketball Hands McNeese State Its First SLC Loss With 82-73 Victory Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State (8-8, 1-2 SLC) men's basketball team hit the floor today with a renewed energy, as it was victorious over visiting McNeese State 6-9, 2-1 SLC). The Bobcats handed the Cowboys its first conference loss of the season in front of a home crowd. Track And Field Begins 2012 Indoor Season At Texas A&M Track and Field Both newcomers and veterans showed promise for the 2012 indoor season as the Texas State men's and women's track and field teams began competition Saturday at the Texas 10-Team Invitational on the campus of Texas A&M University. Full Results (PDF) Complete Results (PDF) 'Heaven is for Real' author to speak Jan 13, 2012 Todd Burpo, author of the best-selling book "Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back," will speak at the Chadron State College Student Center ballroom on Friday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Burpo, pastor of the Crossroads Wesleyan Church at Imperial, will tell about his family's experiences when his then 4-year-old son emerged from a life-saving surgery with stories about a visit to heaven. The event is being sponsored by CSC's Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. Club sponsor Jodi Banzhaf said tickets are going fast. They are free and open to the public, but required to guarantee seating. They may be reserved by contacting Banzhaf at 308-430-2710. Community Chorus convening for spring Jan 13, 2012 The Community Chorus at Chadron State College will begin preparing for its spring concert in the coming week. Dr. Una Taylor, the group's director, is encouraging community members to join the group when it begins its rehearsals Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in the chorus room of Memorial Hall. The group will practice each Thursday, except for March 8, until its concert on Sunday, April 1, at 3 p.m. in the Chadron Arts Center. The chorus will sing what Taylor calls "some good straightforward classics." Although the selections aren't set in stone, Taylor said they will likely include three Hungarian folk songs sung in English and a set of pieces with a western theme titled "Songs of the Prospector." Singers who are interested in joining the group may contact Taylor at utaylor@csc.edu or 308-432-6484 or Judy Rutter, CSC office assistant, at jrutter@csc.edu or 308-432-6375. Wofford celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. legacy Day of Service, America’s Sunday Supper, art project planned Neely selected as featured artist at SCGOP event ‘Prayers for My Country, Prayers for The Candidates, Prayers for Our World’ highlights Wofford dean’s guardian angels artwork [Cheer and Dance] KWU Spirit Teams to hold Stunt and Tumble Clinic on January 29 The Kansas Wesleyan University Spirit Teams will hold a Stunt and Tumble Clinic on Sunday, January 29, at the Salina Y, 570 YMCA Drive, from Noon until 3 p.m. [Women's Basketball] Coyote women fall to No. 20 Friends 60-50 The displeasure of Coach Gordon Reimer with some of his starting players was very evident tonight as the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes hosted the No. 20 ranked Friends Falcons on Saturday night at Mabee Arena. Three of the five starting players played less than 17 minutes in the game, not counting Rebekah Bunde who came into the game battling illness and then was injured just three minutes into the game, and played sparingly after. Despite playing several bench players for a majority of the game, the Coyotes were able to close in late on Friends but fell 60-50 to the Falcons. [Men's Basketball] Coyotes fall to Friends 101-68 By the way the game started, one would have thought the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes were well on their way to snapping their long losing streak and picking up their first KCAC win in 2011-12. Then the tides changed. The Coyotes saw a nine-point lead evaporate as the Friends Falcons took control of the game and came away with a lopsided 101-68 win on Saturday night at Mabee Arena. Sylvania Campus to hold winter term lockdown drill General News The Sylvania Campus winter term lockdown drill will be at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, using the Mass Notification and Alert System Kapepula Named ECAC Defensive Rookie of the Year #13 Mary Washington Defeats Women’s Hoops Johnson's 17 Not Enough For Men's Hoops Andrew Ruether '94 Key to Why Swarthmore Exemplifies Use of Supercomputing Resources "Being able to help faculty and students improve their research is definitely one of the most rewarding parts of my job," says Andrew Ruether '94. Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach Eric Hoffman Joins Philadelphia Wings Roster Hoffman, who also serves as the strength and conditioning coach for the College, believes his coaching experience will help him out on the field this year. World-renowned Chinese acrobats to perform at Birmingham-Southern College Jan. 18 One of the most famous acrobatic groups in China, the Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, will perform at Birmingham-Southern Wednesday, Jan. 18, in celebration of the 2012 Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon. Carlson's 20 Can't Get Bulldogs Past Blue Tigers Men's Basketball JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - - Redshirt freshman Mike Carlson led all Truman men’s basketball players with 20 points – including 13 straight during one second-half stretch – but the Bulldogs couldn’t complete a furious late rally and fell 68-64 on Saturday afternoon at Lincoln University. Track & Field Gets Into Full Swing At Iowa's New Years Classic Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Truman track and field teams returned to action for the first time since early December. Brittany Campbell won the women’s 200 and Jennifer Zweifel improved on her provisional mark in the women’s triple jump. Bulldogs Face Off In Rematch With Bears Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Truman swimming teams competed against Missouri State University for the second time this season as the Bulldogs hosted the Bears for Senior Day. Casey Jepsen won a pair of events for the women in the dual. Career Games by McHenry, Gloor Guide Women’s Basketball Women's Basketball JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Truman women’s basketball squad snapped a four-game losing streak after Nicole Gloor and Becka McHenry led the Bulldogs with 24 points apiece Saturday afternoon en route to a 70-48 victory over Lincoln University. [Women's Basketball] Pressure Gets to Lady Warriors on the Road NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Turnovers plagued the Sterling College Lady Warriors on Thursday night in North Newton as the Bethel College Threshers defeated Sterling 71-64. [Men's Basketball] Brazelton Passes Frisbee, is No. 10 on Sterling's Career Scoring List NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – In the Sterling College Warriors' 94-68 victory over the Bethel College Threshers on Thursday night in North Newton, Cody Brazelton (6-6 SR Forward) earned the No. 10 spot on Sterling's career scoring list. Brazelton passed Bob Frisbee's 1210 career points by scoring 15 points, bringing Brazelton's career total to 1215 points. [Women's Basketball] Lady Warriors Trounce Reed, Lady Bluejays STERLING, Kan. – Former Lady Warrior assistant coach Shawn Reed returned to the Gleason Center on Saturday night at the helm of the Tabor College Lady Bluejays program to take on Sterling College. Head Coach Lonnie Kruse and the Lady Warriors were too much for Reed in the Bluejays to handle, winning 60-40 behind a defense that held Tabor to 0.306 shooting from the field. [Men's Basketball] Somebody Stop Him STERLING, Kan. – A pair of double-doubles by Adam Brown (6-4 JR Forward) and Cody Brazelton (6-6 SR Forward) led Sterling to a 76-66 victory over Tabor College in the Gleason Center on Saturday night. The Warriors shot 0.500 from the field on their way to the win over the Bluejays while Tabor managed to shoot only 0.403 from the field. SJC Announces Spring Program for Children [Women's Basketball] Jody Martinez - More Than a Coach by Maggie CaldwellJody Martinez is a man of many titles. He is the Bethel women's basketball coach and athletic director. He is the chairman of elders at Grace Church and school. And most importantly, he is a husband to Sonya and a father to Hannah and Josalyn. The most notable aspect of Martinez's life is not number of duties, but the Christ-like way he manages them. Hectic doesn't begin to describe his schedule. On a typical day, he wakes at 5:30 a.m. and has what he calls "spiritual breakfast," immersing himself in scripture. Then, he is off to an elder meeting at 6:30, followed by a 9 a.m. meeting to count up and deposit concession revenue. He monitors the athletic department's budget report daily; crunching numbers to keep the BC athletic department financially sound. From 9:30 to noon, he catches up on paperwork, emails, voicemail, makes a practice plan, or facilitates one-on-one drill work with his athletes. But none of this is done without interruption. [Men's Indoor Track & Field] Track Teams Start Season at Grand Valley State Meet The Bethel College Track and Field teams started off their Indoor season at Grand Valley State University this week end. Both the men's and women's team showed very well to start off the 2012 season. [Women's Basketball] Lady Pilots Fall at Home to Indiana Wesleyan The NAIA's Game of the Week did not live up to its billing as No.1 IWU soundly defeated No. 8 Bethel 66-46 Saturday at the Wiekamp Center. Bethel held an early lead 4-0 but 19% shooting from the floor and 12 turnovers in the first half were too much to overcome as the Lady Pilots trailed by 12 at the half, 29-17. [Men's Basketball] Bethel knocks off No. 14 IWU on the road Last second heroics by Landon Booker and Matt Schauss would help give Bethel a great road win over No. 14 ranked (NAIA D-II) Indiana Wesleyan University 83-80 in Marion, Ind. [Softball] Montoya of Bay City, Texas, signs softball letter of intent Ashley Montoya, Bay City, Texas, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year. [Softball] Bush of Topeka signs softball letter of intent Morgan Bush, Topeka, Kan., has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Bethany College for the 2012-2013 academic year. TRiO Student Support Services at UACCB BATESVILLE – The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville was awarded a TRiO/Student Support Services grant through the US Department of Education in October 2010. UACCB closed for observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The UACCB campus will be closed Monday, January 17th for observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Program Prioritization Current funding is under continuing downward pressure and few new resources are available for investment in strategic priorities. ECU must use existing resources in the most efficient manner possible within and across all divisions. In order to increase the efficient use of our limited resources, the university will prioritize programs. This website will keep you informed about the prioritization process, which will create a roadmap for investment and reallocation over time. ECU Budget Information East Carolina University's Budget Information website has been created to provide you with the most up-to-date news about the university's budget. Everyone has been experiencing financial difficulties due to the economy, and ECU strives to be as transparent as possible as we deal with state budget deficits and mandates. New ECU Screensaver You wear Pirate gear so why not deck your computer out in purple and gold as well? The ECU Screensaver has recently been updated with new images from across campus. Fall Open House Prospective students are invited to attend the fall Open House on November 12, 2011. An Opening Session in Wright Auditorium and an Academic and Student Affairs Fair at the Student Rec. ECU Website Redesign Blog East Carolina University's website, ecu.edu, has been undergoing a redesign. The Redesign Blog is intended to inform the campus community and the public of the progress made through this redesign effort. Since the beta site launched in September, we have been gathering feedback from visitors to the site. We are very pleased to announce that the new ecu.edu will launch on January 23. Event: January 15: Men's and Women's Squash vs. University of Pennsylvania Noon, Berry Squash Exhibition Event: January 15: Community Faith Celebration 2pm-3:30pm, Rollins Chapel Biola Alum Brian Ball Places 39th at US Olympic Marathon Trials Cross Country, Track & Field, General HOUSTON, Texas --- Former Biola track and cross country standout Brian Ball placed 39th in a field of 85 Olympic hopefuls on Saturday at the 2012 United States Olympic Marathon Trial in Houston, Texas, finishing in an impressive time of 2:17:38. Early Child Conference to be held at Lakeland College, Feb. 18 The Sheboygan Association for the Education of Young Children will hold an Early Child Conference at Lakeland College on Saturday, Feb. 18. Following registration at 8 a.m., the conference will feature three sessions with topics including Conscious Discipline, sign language, art education and outdoor play. The keynote lecture, "Identifying Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children," will be given by Scott Neubauer, a lecturer at UW-Whitewater/Education Liaison Child Abuse Education Foundation of Wisconsin. The conference will be held in in Laun Center at Lakeland. It will conclude with a tour of the new Ambrose D. Deland Child Care Center at Lakeland. The conference counts as 5.5 hours of continuing education in registry certificates. N.A.E.Y.C. members and Friends of S.A.E.Y.C. will have their names automatically entered into a drawing for door prizes. Cost is $50 for N.A.E.Y.C. members or Friends of S.A.E.Y.C., $60 for non-members and $15 for college students. Lunch is included. Registrations must be postmarked by January 31. Walk-Ins are welcome, but lunch is not guaranteed. For more information, contact the SAEYC through their website at http://www.sheboyganaeyc.org/Welcome.html or through its Facebook page. Rochester Scientist Leads National Fight against Lead When the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention needed a scientist to lead the panel charged with making recommendations regarding hazardous levels of lead in children, they turned to one of Rochester’s own. Deborah Cory-Slechta, Ph.D., an internationally recognized authority on the hazards of lead, was co-chair of the CDC panel that recently recommended slashing the level of lead that should be considered as the point for intervention by physicians and public health authorities. Men's Basketball: Bucknell 79 vs Lafayette 65, (F) Bucknell @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Track: Lafayette vs Armory Saturday Night Races , 01/14/12 6:00 PM ET Lafayette @ . New York, N.Y. Women's Basketball: Lafayette 49 vs Bucknell 45, (F) Lafayette. Lewisburg, Pa. Ozarka College To Offer Continuing Education Course In Zumba Fitness Ozarka College will be offering a Continuing Education course in Zumba Fitness on the Melbourne campus in Room C-120 starting Tuesday, Jan. 24 and ending Tuesday, Feb. 14. The classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. The cost of the class is $40 and will be taught by Tracie Kirk of Dance 2 Fitness in Cave City. Zumba is a mix of body-sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps like the Meringue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Mambo, as well as other dances from around the world, including hip-hop and belly dancing. Zumba uses the principles of interval training and resistance training to maximize calories burned, fat burned and total body toning. There is no age limit on who can do Zumba and no previous dance skills are required. Depending on how much one exerts him or herself, Zumba can physically burn between 600 and 1,000 calories per hour as participants build cardio strength and tone muscles. If you have lower back or knee problems, or any other medical problems, it is recommended that you speak with your physician before starting a Zumba program. Anyone interested in taking the class can contact Karen Overturf in the Vice President of Academic Affairs' office at 870-368-2005 or by email at koverturf@ozarka.edu to request a Continuing Education application that must be completed prior to each course. Applications and payment must be turned in by Jan. 20. All participants will also be required to complete a liability waiver the first day of class. Ozarka College Foundation Accepting Applications For The Charles Cheatham Scholarship Through March 1 The Ozarka College Foundation Board recently completed a scholarship endowment in honor of Mr. Charles Cheatham. The memorial scholarship will be offered through the Ozarka College Foundation and is for students who reside in Izard County. Anyone interested in applying may do so prior to the March 1 deadline by visiting www.ozarka.edu and downloading the scholarship application packet. In 2007, the Ozarka College Foundation Board developed the scholarship fund to honor Cheatham. With the endowment goal of $10,000 recently met, a new scholarship will be awarded for the fall 2012 semester. "I am very proud to see the creation of the Charles Cheatham Scholarship," said Son Lamb, former Ozarka College Foundation Board member. "Charles was such an asset to our community and this scholarship in his name will keep his memory and good deeds for our community alive for many years to come." Cheatham held a civic service position in Izard County for over 45 years. He served as Izard County Treasurer and County/Circuit Clerk from 1950 until his retirement in 1999 and continued to chair the Izard County Election Commission for many years after his retirement. He was active in his church, as well as the Melbourne Lions Club, Izard County Historical Society, several local boards, and he chaired the Izard County Democratic Committee. He and his wife, Mildred, raised their four children in Izard County. Their son Ronald resides in Batesville, son Donald resides in Melbourne, son Lonnie resides in Lone Rock, and daughter Connie Moser resides in Calico Rock. Moser also serves on the Ozarka College Foundation Board. The Ozarka College Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible on itemized tax forms. For more information about scholarships available or giving opportunities, contact Hannah McWilliams, Development and Alumni Relations Officer, at 870-368-2060 or by email at hmcwilliams@ozarka.edu. Career Pathways To Offer Teas Prep Workshops Anyone interested in starting the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at Ozarka College is required to take an entrance exam known as the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The test will be administered in April. Career Pathways is helping students prepare for the exam by offering a workshop for all students to inform them of what to expect. Though Career Pathways is a program designed to assist eligible students overcome barriers in their pursuit of higher education and employment training, all students are welcome to attend this workshop. The workshops will be held in Melbourne on Monday, Feb. 20 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m., at Ash Flat on Thursday, Feb. 23 in Room AFSC 106 from 1-2 p.m., at Mountain View on Wednesday, Feb. 29 in Room MVSC 115 (Lecture Hall) from 10-11 a.m., and at Mammoth Spring on Thursday, March 1 in Room 102 from 10-11 a.m. There will also be an overflow workshop held on the Melbourne campus on Friday, March 2 in Room H-112 from 1-2 p.m. Students must apply for the LPN program Feb.1 through April 1 in order to be eligible to take the TEAS. Those enrolling in the LPN program must have completed, or be in the process of completing, all pre-requisite courses by the semester they take the TEAS. The pre-requisite courses required include English Composition I or Technical English, Math for Nurses, Basic Human Nutrition, and Body Structure and Function or Anatomy and Physiology I and II. Students may then contact the Admissions Office to register for the TEAS. The workshop is free of charge and all materials will be provided. Students may contact Kendra Smith with Career Pathways at 870-368-2043 or by email at Kendra.smith@ozarka.edu to get on the list. Each workshop will have a maximum capacity of 20 students, so anyone interested should sign up as soon as possible. SBDC February training schedule announced CCCC Pittsboro Area Health Initiative Scholarships available PITTSBORO - Pittsboro Area Health Initiative tuition scholarships are now available for Chatham County ... Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint delivers keynote address at MLK breakfast Campus Life MLK Breakfast at FIU – Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint by fiunews Introduction by Dr. Ora Strickland, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences One of the highlights of FIU’s Martin Luther King commemorative breakfast this year was keynote speaker Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint, professor of clinical psychiatry at [...] Betsy reads your comments Jan. 13 Campus Life Betsy Soler ’10, FIU’s social media community manager, reads all your comments on FIU News, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. Each week, she features a range of comments from the quirkiest to the most passionate and insightful in a video blog. Watch to see if your comment is highlighted! Anti-racism Author, Activist Keynotes MLK Week Tim Wise, an anti-racism activist, author and educator who has spoken at more than 400 college campuses throughout his career, will deliver the keynote address for Martin Luther King Jr. Week at Alma College. Greg Pscodna Named Head Football Coach Greg Pscodna, a member of the coaching staffs on two national championship teams, has been named the new head football coach at Alma College. Student Choreographers Showcase Dance Styles At Alma College’s annual Student Choreographers’ Concert, students are in charge of everything — from the choreography to the lighting to the performing. Karen Hanson receives President?s Medal for contributions to Indiana University Karen Hanson receives President?s Medal for contributions to Indiana University Karen Hanson receives President?s Medal for contributions to Indiana University Coming This Spring to U-Church The spring 2012 U-Church series will kick off Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center. 2012 Writer's Festival This Week Lee University’s annual Writers Festival returns January 17, with special guests representing a range of creative writing genres, playwriting, non-fiction, and poetry, as well as guest theatre artists. UA in the News: January 13, 2012 UA in the News President Obama congratulates Coach Saban – ‘Realizing the Dream’ concert set for Saturday – UA Economic Outlook Conference speaker expects Alabama economy to grow in 2012 – FreezePruf protects plants from cold – UA instructor working on clean cement alternative – Three UA faculty named distinguished fellows in psychiatry – Expert comments on state population growth UA Students to Honor Dr. King with Hands on Tuscaloosa Community Service Events The University of Alabama Community Service Center and several student organizations are hosting a Hands on Tuscaloosa service day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m.-noon. Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Karen Hanson receives President?s Medal for contributions to Indiana University Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy Event: January 14: Film—Anonymous 7pm, Spaulding Auditorium Event: Dartmouth Athletics Events Schedule All Sports Schedule News: Lucky Mkosana '12 Selected for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer SuperDraft Dartmouth men's soccer forward Lucky Mkosana (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) became the Big Green's third MLS draftee when the Chicago Fire selected him with the No. 23 overall pick of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday (Jan. 12). Read more. Feature: Honoring Dr. King In 1962, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. urged a Dartmouth audience "Towards Freedom." On Sunday, January 15, a community faith celebration is among the first of events of Dartmouth's annual month-long series honoring the life and work of Dr. King. The theme this year: "The Content of Our Character." Women's Health Alert: Fighting Heart Disease in Your 40s The risk for heart-related death is increasing in young adults ages 35 to 54, and the numbers are even more alarming for younger women. It is the number-one cause of death for both men and women in the United States, yet every year since 1984 more women have died of cardiovascular health problems than men, according to the American Heart Association. English Lit Influenced Prize-Winning Paleontologist It wasn't a boyhood fascination with prehistoric life that influenced Kevin Boyce's interest in paleontology. It was instead the medieval literary world of Chaucer that he discovered in college. Study Shows Obese Nurses More Stressed, Less Active Job stress and shift work have a lot more to do with obesity among nurses than previously thought, according to a study by the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Stony Brook's WTC Health Program Expands to Winthrop-University Hospital The Stony Brook University World Trade Center Health Program is expanding its clinical Center of Excellence to Winthrop-University Hospital which enables care and treatment for thousands more who were exposed to toxic chemicals and who continue to suffer from upper and lower respiratory ailments, mental health symptoms, and other conditions related to the environment at Ground Zero. AAMC Medical Schools Pledge to Improve Health of America's Veterans and Families First Lady Michelle Obama announced an unprecedented commitment made by more than 100 of the AAMC's member medical schools to improve the health and wellness of military service members and their families as part of the Joining Forces initiative. Oberlin Alumni Association ? Oberlin at Oakton! Start Date: Jan 22 2012 7:30PMEnd Date: Jan 22 2012Location: Northdown Cafe and Taproom, 3244 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, ILEvent Type: Concert, Description: UUC of Fairfax, Oakton, VA Oberlin Club of New York City ? Grand Piano Concert in a McDonald's! Start Date: Jan 22 2012 12:00PMEnd Date: Jan 22 2012 4:00PMLocation: McDonald's, 160 Broadway, 2nd Floor Orchid Room, Downtown ManhattanEvent Type: Concert, Family-Friendly GatheringDescription: Downtown Manhattan [Men's Basketball] Chargers Unable to Complete Comeback against Lansing PLYMOUTH – The Ancilla College men's basketball team saw their comeback bid fall short in a 76-72 loss to MCCAA Western Conference rival Lansing Community College on Wednesday at the LifePlex in Plymouth. [Women's Basketball] Lady Chargers Narrowly Miss Out on First Win PLYMOUTH – The Ancilla College women's basketball team let a double digit lead slip away in a 67-65 loss to MCCAA Western Conference rival Lansing Community College. The effects of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) inhibitory agent, 9-(3'-phosphono-1'-hydroxymethyl-1'- propyloxymethyl)guanine (SR3745), on macromolecular synthesis and in vitro antiviral activity in human diploid cells Effect of phosphonic acid analogs of acyclovir and ganciclovir on in vitro cytomegalovirus infections Effects of ribamidine, a 3-carboxamidine derivative of ribavirin on experimentally-induced Phlebovirus infections Suitability of new chlamydia transport medium for transport of herpes simplex virus Comparison of an avidin-biotin immunoassay with three commercially available immunofluorescence kits for typing of herpes simplex virus Jan 14: Martin Luther King Day of Service: Saturday Service Project Jan 14: Utah FIRST LEGO League qualifying events Swimming & Diving: Stony Brook vs Lafayette , 01/18/12 2:00 PM ET Stony Brook @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Women's Basketball: Holy Cross vs Lafayette , 01/18/12 7:00 PM ET Holy Cross @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Karen Hanson receives President?s Medal for contributions to Indiana University Greater Lynchburg Community Trust Awards Randolph College a $2,000 Grant for Science Fest The grant will fund a new poetry contest for K-12 students Student Center Renovation Update: January 12, 2012 Construction continues on Randolph College's $6 million Student Center renovation Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Karen Hanson receives President?s Medal for contributions to Indiana University Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy Wayland Hall Earns Precious Metal James Madison University's Wayland Hall is the first renovated residence hall in the country to receive the ... ASU Receives Major Grant from U.S. Department of Defense Alabama State University has received a research grant from the Department of Defense that could help wounded soldiers. Karen Hanson receives President?s Medal for contributions to Indiana University Tongzhang Zheng is appointed Bliss Professor of Environmental Health Sciences Yale News Tongzhang Zheng, who has been named the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health, studies environmental pollution and human health, particularly in cancer epidemiology and etiology related to environmental hormone disruptors, genetic susceptibility, and the interaction of genes and the environment. Susan T. Mayne named to C.-E.A. Winslow endowed post Yale News Susan T. Mayne, the newly designated C.-E.A. Winslow Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health, studies lifestyle determinants of human cancer risk, with an emphasis on nutritional factors. Hongyu Zhao is appointed to the Hiscock Professorship Yale News Hongyu Zhao, who was designated as the Ira V. Hiscock Professor of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, develops in his laboratory mathematical, statistical, computational, and visualization tools needed to address scientific problems in molecular biology and genetics. Heping Zhang named the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Biostatistics Yale News Heping Zhang, recently appointed as the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, specializes in research on substance use, statistical methods in genetic studies of substance use, and research training in mental health epidemiology. Yale Health earns top marks for its focus on patient-centered care Yale News Yale Health has been recognized as a model of 21st-century primary care by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which awarded the organization a perfect score for its accomplishments as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Can universities save cities? Chancellor Block joined other university presidents in Los Angeles Jan. 12 for a Zocalo panel on how colleges can influence the cities they're in. Fitting John Wooden to a T A portion of the proceeds from a line of new Coach John Wooden shirts supports one of his favorite causes: student scholarships. UCLA Headlines January 13, 2012 IN THE NEWS: UC Gets Record Number of Applications The Los Angeles Times, the San Jose Mercury News, the Associated Press, City News Service, KCBS-Channel 2 and the website of KNBC-Channel 4 report today on the record number of... Life in 2100 MC's Cramer, Godde weigh in on energy, aging issues Dean's List These MC students excelled in the classroom during fall semester Solutions to U.S. Workforce Employment Skills Gap is the Focus of National Open House Events Hosted by DeVry University DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., January 13, 2012 - According to a recent survey of the Inc. 500 (a group of the fastest-growing companies in the United States), 96 percent said they plan to add employees in 2012. Additionally, 41 percent of the companies surveyed indicated that they expect to hire more than 20 people in the next year.1 Yet, 40 percent of these companies report the biggest impediment to growing their companies was “finding qualified people.” St. Norbert College to host Winter Carnival St. Norbert College has announced its schedule of events for Winter Carnival, Feb. 1-4. Winter Carnival offers St. Norbert College students, faculty, staff and alumni a wide range of events and... St. Norbert College Distinguished Lecture Series presents Robert Osgood Robert Osgood, professor of education, will discuss "US Education and its Status in the World," as part of the St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture Series on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. at the Door... [Volleyball] Walker Takes Over Women's Volleyball Program Fullerton, CA- Hope International University is pleased to announce the hiring of Jessica Walker as their new Women's Volleyball Head Coach effective immediately. Walker joins the Royals coaching staff with numerous coaching experiences at the high school level and as part of the 951 Elite Volleyball Club staff. Hannibal-LaGrange When: Saturday, January 21, 2012. Stephens Basketball vs. Missouri Baptist When: Thursday, January 19, 2012. ASU Receives Major Grant from U.S. Department of Defense Alabama State University has received a research grant from the Department of Defense that could help wounded soldiers. MLK Convocation Emphasizes Relevance of King’s Views on Poverty The guest speaker for ASU’s annual MLK Convocation tied together King’s push for economic equality in the late ’60s with the nation’s current economic struggles. Bulldogs Embark To Captial City For Last Game Of Road Trip General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Bulldog women will be looking to avenge two straight one-point losses while the men search for their second straight win as the teams face off against Lincoln University in a conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Catch all the action on 104.7 FM KRES. Library, OEC move to day-cleaning schedule University News Cleaning hours will be 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Construction jobs created by Anderson buildings despite economy Anderson Student Center The construction of the Anderson Student Center and the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex generated the equivalent of about 100 full-time jobs over the course of the 20-month projects. Public Safety posts alert regarding unauthorized entry incident University News Details about the incident can be found on the Public Safety website. Half-hour network outage scheduled for Minneapolis campus Sunday morning University News The computing network will be unavailable from 6 to 6:30 a.m. LU Campaign Focuses on Annual Giving [Men's Basketball] Furious Comeback Falls Short As Men's Basketball Falls To Lourdes, 61-56 [Women's Basketball] Balanced Attack Leads MU Women Over Lourdes GIVING IT A WHIRL: ECU students learn belly dancing ECU students learn belly dancing on campus. Media Advisory: "Macrowikinomics" Co-Author Don Tapscott To Speak at Carnegie Mellon Named one of the world's most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50, Tapscott is a leading authority on innovation, media, and the economic and social impact of technology. He will share his 2012 predictions and thoughts on his latest book. Kenneth Feinberg, Special Master of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, to Deliver Miller Lecture at Rutgers–Newark Law School Feinberg has been a Court-Appointed Special Master, mediator and arbitrator in thousands of disputes. He currently serves as Administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill compensation fund. Expert: Nicotine Replacement Therapies Only Part of Physical, Mental Challenge of Quitting Smoking News Releases Lee Cohen, chairman of the Department of Psychology, (806) 742-3711 ext. 224, lee.cohen@ttu.edu. Expert: Friday the 13th: Nothing to be Afraid of? News Releases Call it what you want, friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia, both are defined as the fear of Friday the 13th, but perhaps the only thing we may have to fear is fear itself. Mavericks Tickets with no processing fees! Title: Mavericks Tickets with no processing fees! Body: DCCCD- ... Modified: 1/13/2012 12:01 PM Flex Term Classes Title: Flex Term Classes Body: Flex Term Classes Available If you weren't able to register for the classes you wanted before they met once, you can still sign... Modified: 1/13/2012 2:59 PM Prestemon to deliver Founders' Day Lecture, Feb. 8 Shari Prestemon, executive director of Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., will deliver the annual Lakeland College Founders' Day Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Prestemon will speak at 11 a.m. in the Bradley Theatre on the Lakeland campus. The lecture is free and open to the public. Founders' Day is an annual Lakeland event that recognizes the church's contributions to Lakeland and provides a time to reflect on Lakeland's strong tradition with the United Church of Christ. Prestemon has served in her current role since August 2000. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ and served local parishes in Wheaton, Ill., and Stevens Point before receiving the call to Back Bay Mission. She has received the Reinhold Niebuhr Award for Service by Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis (2007), and the Alumni of the Year Award from Chicago Theological Seminary (2008). She received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Heidelberg University (Ohio) in May 2010. Prestemon received her bachelor's degree in social work from Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) in 1989. She was awarded the master of divinity degree from Chicago Theological Seminary in 1993 and was ordained that same year. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Chicago Theological Seminary, as vice-chair of the UCC's Wider Church Ministries Board of Directors and on the executive council of the UCC. Prestemon is passionate about the responsibility of the church, communities and individuals to make a constructive difference in the world. She believes every person is a child of God with inherent dignity and worth. Webcast and live blog available at Matman Invite Cornell College is offering a live webcast and blog along with updated brackets throughout the Matman Invitational on Saturday. The Matman Invitational hosts 14 teams with over 250 wrestlers, including some of the nation's top 10 teams. Finals are anticipated to begin at 5:30 p.m. For all the latest updates from the Matman Invitational click here: http://www.cornellrams.com/fw/Matman_Wrestling_Invitational.php VITA program back to help during tax time For the eighth straight year, Lakeland College will help collect tax refunds for some area residents who need it the most. Lakeland provides free tax preparation and electronic filing for low income tax filers until April 14. This service is available through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is designed to help low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Students in Lakeland's accounting program will be available at the Sheboygan Salvation Army, 710 Pennsylvania Ave. The students work under the supervision of members of Lakeland's business faculty. Students from Lakeshore Technical College will also be volunteering. The program is sponsored by Schenck Business Solutions. The free service will be open on Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. starting January 26. Some dates are excluded due to school breaks. To ensure service, make advance reservations by calling 565-1543. Last year, Lakeland and LTC students prepared and filed over 1,080 returns that helped taxpayers collect over $1.7 million in refunds, with an average total refund of $1,300. In its first seven years, Lakeland's program has collected close to $7 million in tax refunds for low income earners in the area. People interested in taking advantage of this free service must have income under $50,000 a year. Applicants must bring a photo ID; social security cards for themselves, their spouse and dependents; W-2 forms; 1099 forms; rent certificate or 2010 property tax bill; and a copy of their 2010 tax return. Assistance will be given in preparing several forms including, Wisconsin Form 1 and 1A, Federal 1040 and 1040A, Schedule R (credit for the elderly and disabled) and Wisconsin Homestead Credit. Returns cannot be done for those taxpayers having income from outside Wisconsin sources, those having complex tax returns, and those who are non-US residents. For additional information about this program, please contact Brett Killion, Lakeland accounting instructor, at 565-1028. Election 2012: Experts Evaluate Critical S.C. Primary Contest Emory's top national political experts analyze current developments in national politics as the Republican race moves to South Carolina. Tuskegee Airmen Archive Consulted for Feature Film The Tuskegee Airmen Archive at UCR was consulted by actors auditioning for "Red Tails," a feature film by Lucasfilm Ltd. that opens Jan. 20 in theaters nationwide. Groups to Combine Efforts to Build Arlanza Community Garden Members of the public are invited to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and help begin work on the Arlanza Community Garden during the “Grow Arlanza” day of service on Monday, January 16 from 1 to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Child Leader Project. UCR to Host Workshop on the Science of Morality Twelve of the nation’s leading scholars on the science of morality will meet for a two-day, interdisciplinary workshop at the University of California, Riverside on Jan. 27-28. Women’s Philanthropy Board Winter Workshop to feature Alabama entrepreneur Campus Announcement AUBURN - The woman who has successfully expanded her alterations business into six locations throughout the Southeast and will make the wedding gown for Auburn University's first "War Eagle Wedding" will be the featured speaker for the Women's Philanthropy Board 2012 Winter Workshop, Expo and Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 31, at The Hotel at Auburn University [...] Martin Luther King walk is Monday Jan 13, 2012 Chadron State College will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its annual march from downtown to campus Monday, Jan. 16. The annual CSC Freedom March will begin at the Common Cents convenience store at the corner of Third and Main streets at 10 a.m. Members of the CSC Diversity Committee are encouraging the public to join the activity. After the march ends at the Student Center, participants will be offered refreshments and an opportunity to speak. As a convenience to the marchers, CSC will offer a shuttle from CSC's Lindeken Clock Tower to the route's starting point. It will leave campus at 9:40 a.m. Second Episode Of AND One Released Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks athletic department has released its second segment of AND One, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the women?s basketball program. Wilderness First Responder Certification Course to be held at Ozarks Clarksville, Ark. --- The Ozarks Outdoors program at University of the Ozarks will host a nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder course presented by the Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) from March 17-25 on the Clarksville campus. It all started with a visit...the first step of Amanda's journey Wynne, Arkansas is, according to many people, a friendly place.?In fact, its citizens proudly refer to their town as "the city with a smile." So maybe it was only natural for Wynne native Amanda Rushing to feel an immediate connection with Ozarks when she arrived on campus for her first visit. Take a tour of the virtual future at Stanford If you want to see what your living room is likely to look like four years from now, take a tour of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab, which has reopened after a major renovation. Tours are offered to the general public most Fridays at 4 p.m. Stanford scholar talks about the national memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Clayborne Carson, director of Stanford's Martin Luther King Institute, drew on his vast knowledge of King as he advised urban planners, architects and designers on the memorial that now stands on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Railroad hyperbole echoes all the way down to the dot-com frenzy Stanford historian Richard White said he began his book, Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America, 12 years ago knowing only that he wanted to write something about the American West and railroads. He was unprepared for what he found in the archives. Celebrating MLK Day at BU BU will celebrate the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. (GRS’55, Hon.’59) with a special service at Marsh Chapel, a remembrance ceremony with speakers and jazz music, discussions on King’s legacy and on nonviolent resistance, and a classical piano recital. Events will take place across the Charles River and Medical Campuses. King, [...] MLK’s Mentor Revealed He criticized Christianity for its racial segregation, the New Deal for being half-hearted, and America for mimicking, in its Jim Crow laws, the fascistic tendencies of Europe’s real fascists. Having already labeled Jesus’ virgin birth a myth, albeit a religiously instructive one, he was no stranger to hot-button commentary. Howard Thurman (Hon.’67) (pictured below) expressed [...] Mayor Villaraigosa news conference launches Suzanne Lacy's rape project On Thursday afternoon (Jan 12), Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa held a press conference to launch "Three Weeks in J... Work of the Week: Andres Stickar, Fine Arts, The Gate, Cut Paper and Acrylic Each week a new example of student work is featured on the home page. Keep checking back for more, and see those selected in pas... Children’s Choir Auditions Coming Soon Students who love to sing will not want to miss the opportunity to join the Lee University Children's Chorale. Evangelistic Singers to Honor MLK Day with Concert Lee University choir, Evangelistic Singers, will host a concert on Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Conn Center in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School of Music to Feature Vocalist Brendel Lee University’s School of Music will hold a recital by Associate Professor of Voice Dr. Ron Brendel, tenor, in the Squires Recital Hall on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Lee Celebrates King in the Classroom On Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 16-17, Lee University will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in classrooms across the campus. String Theory to Present January Concert String Theory begins its spring lineup Thursday evening by blending the talents of legendary violinist Jamie Laredo with cellist Sharon Robinson and pianist Gloria Chien along with Patrick Castillo as a guest speaker. PechaKucha Night Waterville Volume 6 Friday, January 20, 6:00pm The presenter lineup for PKN Volume 6 includes: ? Tim Forsman, disc jockey, ?Woody?s Children: The Legacy of Woody Guthrie? ? Alder Stone Fuller, educator, ?Cells, Organisms, Symbiosis & Gaia? ? Peter Harris, professor, ?What is Zen?? ? Al Heath, energy auditor, ?Deep Energy Retrofit? ? Barbara Joseph, wellness consultant, ?Divine Elegance? ? Brian Phipps, fundraiser and eccentric, ?Eccentricity and Its Value to Society? ? Lauren Sterling, child and youth advocate, ?Change Agents? ? Malley Weber, potter, ?On Digging Clay? Waterville Mayor Karen Heck will serve as emcee. PechaKucha Night (PKN) began in Tokyo in 2003 and has turned into an international phenomenon with events in hundreds of cities around the world. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for "chit chat," PechaKucha features a series of creative presentations by creative people following a simple formula: 20 images x 20 seconds per image. It's a format that makes presentations concise, keeps the evening moving at a rapid pace, and allows for plenty of pecha-kucha among participants and attendees. Admission is $5 for the general public, free with a student ID. The doors open at 6:00p.m. with presentations starting at 6:40 p.m. and a 10 minute intermission after the first four presenters. PKN Waterville is sponsored by the Colby College Museum of Art with additional support provided by businesses throughout the community. UTSA Creative Writing program presents poet Jessica Helen Lopez on Jan. 27 Quarri Technologies Executive Chairman Bill Morrow donates to UTSA [Basketball] Bethany's Family and Pen Pal Night to be held January 21 Join the Bethany basketball teams for a special night. The Annual Family Night for both men's and women's basketball will be held on Saturday, January 21, when they host rival Kansas Wesleyan University. Messiah College stages popular musical “Pippin” GRANTHAM, Pa. (Jan. 12, 2012) — The Messiah College department of theatre and dance will present the musical “Pippin” Feb. 2-5 and 9-12 in Miller Auditorium in the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center on the college’s Grantham campus. “Pippin,” a musical by Stephen Schwartz, is the story of a young man’s search for fulfillment. All shows [...] Three Day Silent Retreat (January 15) Students are welcome to make this Three Day Silent Retreat. Sunday Mass (January 15) One of the Seattle University Jesuits will lead this Sunday liturgy in the Roman Catholic rite. All are welcome to join in this celebration! Seattle University Women's Basketball (January 14) Catch Seattle University women's basketball as they welcome schools such as BYU, Portland, San Francisco and Saint Mary's to the Connolly Center for the 2011-12 season. Three Day Silent Retreat (January 14) Students are welcome to make this Three Day Silent Retreat. Sullivan Leaders' Day (January 14) Eligible applicants will attend Sullivan Leaders' Day on the Seattle University campus and write a prompted essay. MLK Convocation Emphasizes Relevance of King’s Views on Poverty The guest speaker for ASU’s annual MLK Convocation tied together King’s push for economic equality in the late ’60s with the nation’s current economic struggles. 01/11/2012) Clark College presents "Mental Health Mondays" for winter quarter 2012 Mood disorders and depression will be the focus of the first winter quarter lecture in the heralded discussion series. Library of Congress Chooses Professor’s Film for National Registry The Library of Congress has chosen a documentary by a former Occidental College professor as one of 25 American films to permanently preserve in its National Film Registry as cultural, artistic and historical treasures. UCLA receives record number of applications from increasingly diverse student pool A record high 91,512 students have applied for fall 2012 admission to UCLA, the most of any campus in the UC system. UCLA faculty experts advisory: Supreme Court upholds church hiring discrimination The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that federal discrimination laws do not protect employees of houses of worship or religious organizations who perform "ministerial" duties. UCLA has an expert. Her goal: making a difference UCLA senior Elaine Codd's commitment to volunteer service, both on and off campus, exemplifies the "True Bruin" code. UCLA Headlines January 12, 2012 IN THE NEWS: Evolution's Written All Over Your Face Britain's Daily Mail, the Huffington Post, Asian News International, Live Science, the Earth Times, Science Blog and io9 report today on a UCLA study examining how primates' faces evolve... Chancellor Block joins others for KPCC radio panel on future of higher education The special "AirTalk" broadcast featured a lively discussion about the unprecedented challenges facing U.S. colleges and universities Track And Field: Texas A&M Preview Track and Field The Texas State track and field team will begin its 2012 indoor season on Saturday at the Texas 10-team Invitational at Texas A&M. Head coach Dana Boone will lead the Bobcats into competition for the first time since taking over the... Meet Schedule (PDF) Women's Basketball Looks To Start 2-0 In Southland Play Saturday At McNeese Women's Basketball The Texas State women’s basketball team looks to start 2-0 in the Southland Conference for the first time since 2007-08, when it travels to Lake Charles, La., to take on the defending conference champion, McNeese State, Saturday at 1 p.m. Notes Men’s Basketball Hosts McNeese State on Saturday Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State (7-8, 0-2 SLC)) men’s basketball team will host McNeese State (6-8, 2-0 SLC) this Saturday. Tip-off at Strahan Coliseum is slated for 4 p.m. Saturday is also Retired Staff and Faculty Appreciation Day. All retirees receive free admission into Saturday’s game. Application for Admissions Admissions Apply Online Applying to Southwest Georgia Technical College is easier now than ever. You can apply for SWGTC admission online using GaCollege411.org. Apply by Mail or In Person Admissions Application If you cannot print this application, please contact our Admissions Office at 229-225-5060 for assistance. Applications must be mailed with a $20 application fee to the Admissions Office, Southwest Georgia Technical College, 15689 US Highway 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792. (F... Testing Services Admissions ... High School Students Admissions ... How To Get Started Distance Education ... Student Portal Student Portal STUDENT PORTAL... Sacred Heart University Students, Faculty and Staff Provide a Merry Christmas for Local Families FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Students, faculty and staff members at Sacred Heart University collected food, toys, clothes and other gifts to ensure a merry Christmas for 75 local families. The University worked with Golden Hill Methodist Church and St. Charles Parish to make the donations, said Maura Cook, assistant coordinator of Volunteer Programs at Sacred Heart. Gallery of Contemporary Art to Exhibit 'Voices in the Streets' Polish Posters FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Sacred Heart University's Gallery of Contemporary Art will feature Voices in the Streets: Polish Posters from the Collection of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York. The exhibit opens on Sunday, January 22, with a reception from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Following the reception, Dr. Marek Bartelik, exhibition curator, will give a talk at 3:30 p.m. The exhibit will include 39 works by artists belonging to the legendary Polish School of Poster, reaching back to the 1950s and focusing on the generation active in the 1970s and 1980s - prior to the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. It will run until March 1 and is free and open to the public. Students Participate in Annual CURTIS Week FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Students and staff are out in the community for Sacred Heart University's annual CURTIS Week, which runs from January 11 to January 16 this year. CURTIS Week, which stands for Community Understanding & Reflection Through Inner-city Service, honors the Most Reverend Walter W. Curtis, second Bishop of Bridgeport and founder of the University. This annual program is sponsored by Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Organizations Honor Nursing Professor Linda Strong FAIRFIELD, Conn. - It's been a good few months for Linda Strong, Ed.D., R.N. She was the recent recipient of an Outstanding Volunteer award from the New England Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) after she was nominated by the Stratford (CT) Department of Health. Strong has long been a volunteer for this civilian group that provides support to local public health departments in times of disaster, such as a flood or epidemic. Four SHU Faculty Members to Present in Academic Research Showcase FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Four members of Sacred Heart University's faculty have been selected to present in the Academic Research Showcase portion of the Presidential Inaugural Lecture Series. One proposal from each of SHU's four colleges was selected. The Academic Research Showcase is an opportunity for Sacred Heart University to feature its outstanding and talented faculty. Proposals needed to be within the lecturer's academic field and, in keeping with SHU's inaugural theme for the year -- A Time for New Beginnings -- participants were asked to choose a topic related to the theme. Looking for a Practice Test for Accuplacer? Title: Looking for a Practice Test for Accuplacer? Modified: 1/9/2012 1:53 PM Maverics Tickets with no processing fees! Title: Maverics Tickets with no processing fees! Body: DCCCD- ... Modified: 1/12/2012 3:17 PM And then brunch was served… Freeze Frame The Office of Campus Life at Biscayne Bay Campus officially welcomed students taking classes this spring to FIU’s north campus with a brunch the morning of Jan. 12. Among the students who enjoyed the delicious spread – there was coffee, juice, eggs, all kinds of bagels…the works – was Richard [...] SEAS launching Envrionmental Film Series for spring semester Campus Life The School of Environment, Arts and Society (SEAS) in the College of Arts & Sciences is inaugurating its first Environmental Film Series from January to April during the spring 2012 semester. “As the first film series for the school, we consciously tried to connect each film with each discipline in [...] Going bananas for Yonanas Campus Life FIU alums invented a kitchen appliance that provides a healthy alternative to ice cream. Now their cool invention is hotter than a South Florida summer day. “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill Eileen McHale ‘93 loves ice [...] 5th Annual Santa Cruz Chocolate Festival Chocolate-tasting extravaganza raises funds for scholarships. IU School of Medicine joins forces with Michelle Obama to aid veterans and their families Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy Fall 2012 applications to UCI hit record high Fall 2012 numbers near 70,000, a 10 percent increase over last year. Auburn University forestry researchers document each tree on campus General News AUBURN - A team of Auburn University scientists has recorded data about each tree on campus, documenting more than 7,300 trees valued at almost $11 million and generating data that could help landscape managers nationwide. Professor Art Chappelka of the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences said they now know the species, height, diameter, crown [...] German Consul General to be keynote speaker at Auburn University symposium on immigration and migration in Alabama Community AUBURN - Lutz Hermann Görgens, the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, will deliver a keynote address at "Becoming Alabama: Immigration and Migration in a Deep South State," Jan. 20-21 at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. The two-day public symposium, hosted by Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts, will [...] Sandia, UK Partners Publish Groundbreaking Work on Criegee Intermediates in Science Magazine In a breakthrough paper published in this week's issue of Science magazine, researchers from Sandia's Combustion Research Facility, the University of Manchester and Bristol University report direct measurements of reactions of a gas-phase Criegee intermediate using photoionization mass spectrometry. 32 Million Americans Have Autoantibodies That Target Their Own Tissues More than 32 million people in the United States have autoantibodies, which are proteins made by the immune system that target the body's tissues and define a condition known as autoimmunity, a study shows. The first nationally representative sample looking at the prevalence of the most common type of autoantibody, known as antinuclear antibodies (ANA), found that the frequency of ANA is highest among women, older individuals, and African-Americans. The study was conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Researchers in Gainesville at the University of Florida also participated. January 2012 IFT Media Update The following news briefs are from the Institute of Food Technologists(r) (IFT), a nonprofit scientific society with members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government. This media update includes information on the following: January issue of Food Technology Magazine--Convenience Stores To Focus on Food in 2012; January issue of Journal of Food Science--No Link Found Between Sweetness Intensity and Overall Caloric Intake, Blueberry and Blackberry Wines Found to have Potential Health Benefits; and Save-the-Date for Wellness 2012. Seven Factors Reveal Why Women Don't Run for Office New report from American University, "Men Rule: The Continued Under-Representation of Women in U.S. Politics," identifies why even with the emergence over the past ten years of high-profile women in politics, the gap between women and men's interest in running for office is the same today as it was a decade ago. Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Are Heart-Healthy Foods Of Love Loyola dietitian says resveratrol which lowers blood sugar is found in red wine and also dark chocolate, making them ideal for heart holidays like Valentine's Day and year round consumption for heart health. Roger Porter nominated for Oregon Book Award Mellon Foundation aids PNW liberal arts colleges Through an $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the newly formed Northwest Five Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges will create learning, research and development opportunities for faculty and students. Where are all of Portland's bright ideas? 12.01.14 15:00 ATHLETIC - Women's basketball at Lindsey Wilson - Saturday January 14, 2012 starting at 3:00 pm 12.01.14 00:00 ART - Nation of Nations - Saturday January 14, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery Using the foundational concepts of the Preface to Leaves of Grass and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, artist Marjorie Guyon has created a public art project examining the fundamental question, ... 12.01.13 12:00 GRADUATE EDUCATION - Registration ends for spring graduate campus and blended classes - Friday January 13, 2012 starting at 12:00 pm 12.01.13 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Friday January 13, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.13 00:00 ART - Nation of Nations - Friday January 13, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery Using the foundational concepts of the Preface to Leaves of Grass and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, artist Marjorie Guyon has created a public art project examining the fundamental question, ... Event: January 13: Performance—Everett Dance Theatre: Brain Storm 8pm, The Moore Theater In the News: Will Kim Jong-il's Death Spark Change in North Korea? (New Atlanticist) Assistant Professor of Government Jennifer Lind told the New Atlanticist that the United States should see Kim Jong-un’s rise to power as an opportunity. Read more. News: Dartmouth Among First Schools Showcased in Google Maps Feature Prospective students, alumni wanting to stroll down memory lane, and others curious about Dartmouth can now take a virtual walk around campus and explore far beyond Main and Wheelock Streets thanks to the recent inclusion of the campus on the Google Maps feature called Street View. Read more. News: Herman Boone is Keynote Speaker for 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Celebrated football coach Herman Boone, who led a newly-integrated high school football team to the 1971 Virginia state championship and was the subject of the movie Remember the Titans, will be the keynote speaker at Dartmouth’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on January 16. Read more. Feature: Shark, Rattle, and Roll Associate Professor of Anthropology Nathaniel Dominy recently joined a research team in Western Australia investigating what attracts sharks. One item of interest: rattles made from shells, seed pods, or coconuts used by Aboriginal hunters—examples of which are found in Dartmouth's Hood Museum of Art. Boren Study Abroad deadline fast approaching General News Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students so they can study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East Jan 13: Utah State MLK, Jr. Commission Luncheon Jan 10 - Jan 27: Painting Club Exhibition: John Erickson Portraits Jan 10 - Jan 27: Escalating Density: Portraits of John Erickson Museum of Peoples, Cultures hosts date night activity Jan.20 The Museum of Peoples and Cultures will host its first date night of the semester titled “Culture-Me-Mine” Friday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the museum, located at 100 E. 700 N. in Provo. Contemporary Dance Theatre, Synthesis present "Dance and All That Jazz" Jan. 26-28 BYU's Contemporary Dance Theatre will present its exciting show “Dance and All That Jazz” with Synthesis, BYU’s big-band jazz ensemble, Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall. Robert Brandt to perform Schubert's "Winterreise" at BYU Jan. 24 Guest artist Robert Brandt will give a vocal recital Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center. Admission is free. BYU composition faculty to showcase works in Jan. 25 recital Members of the composition faculty at the School of Music will perform new compositions and "comprovisations" in a concert Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Madsen Recital Hall. Admission is free. Daily Universe announces move to digital-first format Spring Term 2012 The BYU Department of Communications has announced plans to strengthen its journalism curriculum by moving to a digital-first news lab format effective Spring Term 2012. The lab will include text, image, audio, video, mobile and tablet formats, and will also continue to explore emerging news applications. Brown Bag Lectures [PDF] College Goal OR [PDF] Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Seeks Volunteers MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is seeking volunteers to help manage student performance sites, transport artists and general setup of the festivities during the 45th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Feb. 22-25. The festival attracts world class artists and more than 10,000 students and guests from over 150 schools. It takes more than 500 volunteers ... Mary Clearman Blew, acclaimed Idaho writer, to read at University of Idaho Jan. 19 MOSCOW, Idaho – Award-winning writer and University of Idaho professor Mary Clearman Blew will read from her latest memoir, This Is Not the Ivy League on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Law School Courtroom at the Menard Law Building, 711 Rayburn St., in Moscow. A book signing will follow the reading. “While Mary has been widely recognized as one of our nation’s fines... University of Idaho Professor to Co-Lead National Science Group Washington, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently appointed University of Idaho College of Natural Resources Professor of Conservation and Science Advisor to the Director of the National Park Service Gary Machlis as co-leader of the Department of the Interior’s Strategic Sciences Group. The specialized scientific group will develop future scenarios and provide rapid, in... University of Idaho Events for Jan. 16-22 MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho-sponsored events for the week of Jan. 16-22. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Jan. 16 The University of Idaho and its offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The University of Idaho will resume normal business hours on Tue... [MMC] MMC: Martin Methodist to Stream Basketball Double-headers Online for 2011-12 Season PULASKI, Tenn. - Martin Methodist College athletics, with the help of the on-campus media production team, will be streaming all basketball double-headers for the remainder of the 2011-12 season. All games will still be available on the local Pulaski area television station, but will also be available to view online at the institution website, http://www.martinmethodist.edu/. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: RedHawks Rout Tennessee Temple in 92-58 Win PULASKI, Tenn. - MMC women's basketball redeemed themselves on Tuesday evening, rebounding back-to-back losses in recent days with a 92-58 defeat of Tennessee Temple on their home hardwood. The RedHawks were led in scoring by Vee Young's 21 points, followed by Jessy Christopher's 12 markers. [Softball] Softball: MMC Inks GCHS Middle Infielder Morgan May PULASKI, Tenn. - Martin Methodist softball has signed Giles County High School senior Morgan May for the 2013 season. May, who started at shortstop for the Bobcats since her freshman year, will finish a decorated high school career in 2012, and continue her softball career as a RedHawk. [MMC] MMC: Martin Methodist Athletics Holds Grand Opening to New Cardio Room PULASKI, Tenn. -- Faculty, staff and students at Martin Methodist College are getting physically fit as a result of a new state-of-the-art cardio room, and member of the Giles County Chamber of Commerce were invited to join them during a formal ribbon-cutting on Wednesday morning, Jan. 11. The event was part of the monthly Chamber Coffee, which for January was hosted by MMC. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: RedHawks Stun Lady Cougars with Late Comeback in ... PULASKI, Tenn. - MMC women's basketball found themselves with their backs against the wall on their home court Thursday evening, but persistence paid off as they forced on overtime period that allowed them to defeat Mid-Continent University, 112-105. Vee Young and Jessy Christopher had career nights, both with double-doubles, as Young tied her career high scoring with 39 points and 10 rebounds, while Christopher dished out 18 helpers and scored 10 points. Fall 2011 President’s, Dean’s Lists announced Movie: 50/50 (1/13/2012) 01/13/2012 Start Date: 1/13/2012 Start Time: 8:00 PMEnd Date: 1/13/2012 End Time: 10:00 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterRoom: AuditoriumWeekly Campus Movie 2012 Fall Term to China Information Session (1/13/2012) 01/13/2012 Start Date: 1/13/2012 Start Time: 12:55 PMEnd Date: 1/13/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - F. W. Olin CenterCome learn about the 2012 Fall term to China at Fudan University from the faculty leader. Green House Jams (1/13/2012) 01/13/2012 Start Date: 1/13/2012 Start Time: 12:00 PMEnd Date: 1/13/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion College - Green HouseCome join students and professors every Friday for a jam session. Don't worry if you don't know how to play- come to sing or listen to the great music. Bring your own instruments. Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/13/2012) 01/13/2012 Start Date: 1/13/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/13/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Fr. Jonathan's Remarks: ABC Presidential Primary Debate ABC Debates Good evening and welcome to Saint Anselm College! Our community of Benedictines, trustees, faculty, staff, and students is privileged to host you here tonight for this important event in our American democracy. There are far… Campaign 2012: A Look Back Featured Campus News "At Saint Anselm, it is part of our educational mission to help students develop the skills and wisdom they need to live in and help lead our nation. Our New Hampshire Institute of Politics, founded… Service & Solidarity: Winter Break Alternative Spring Break Alternative Service & Solidarity Missions are student-led service trips overseen by Campus Ministry during spring, winter, and summer breaks. In 2011, Spring Break Alternative (SBA) celebrated its 21st year, sending 214 students on 15 trips in… TCC to hold MLK Day of Service event Saturday Asian-Americans Getting Better Heart Attack Care Care for Asian-American heart attack patients improved between 2003 and 2008, according to a study published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. The study found Asian-Americans and whites received about the same level of care, and that differences in care between the two groups decreased over time. The study is significant because little is known about the treatment and outcomes of Asian-Americans who’ve suffered a heart attack. Evolving URMC Studies Uphold Precision Radiation to Control Cancer The University of Rochester Medical Center has been a leader in the study of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for the past decade, and two of the latest research projects show that SBRT is emerging as an important tool for more people with advanced cancer. [Indoor Track & Field] Indoor Track opens 2012 at KU Bill Easton Classic LAWRENCE – The Kansas Wesleyan Indoor Track team opened competition in the New Year at the Bill Easton Classic on Saturday at the University of Kansas' Anschutz Sports Pavilion. [Football] Five Coyotes named to Beyond Sports College Network All-America Teams Five Kansas Wesleyan football players have been selected to the Beyond Sports College Network NAIA Football All-America team.Brett Giesen was selected to the First Team Offense, Adrian Thomas was selected to the Second Team Defense, Terry Stecker was selected to the Second Team Special Teams and Dan Pinsky and Chase Hartman were Honorable Mention Offense selections. [Women's Basketball] Coyotes rout McPherson to end 3-game skid, Frost hits 1000 points McPHERSON – After back-to-back one-point losses the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes were ready to get back on the winning track and they did so in impressive fashion. Wesleyan shot a season best 58.6 percent from the field en route to an 87-67 win over the McPherson Bulldogs on Thursday night at the McPherson Sport Center. [Men's Basketball] Coyote men come up short against McPherson 79-52 McPHERSON – Everything that had gone right for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes over the last two games went wrong tonight against the No. 6 ranked McPherson Bulldogs. A stumble late in the first half followed by a lackluster effort in the second half was the Coyotes undoing in a 79-52 loss to the Bulldogs on Thursday night at the McPherson Sport Center. IU School of Medicine joins forces with Michelle Obama to aid veterans and their families Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy At UChicago, many have dreams and many voiced them in honor of MLK’s legacy New York teacher Geoffrey Canada’s dream is for a stronger Harlem, with better educational opportunities for its children. Marianna Manzanares hopes that more of her fellow college students pay attention to issues affecting their communities and the world at large. Marcus Board dreams of a world where fear and doubt don’t hold people back from achieving their potential.read more Graham School schedules free series on imagination, social change Jan. 18-21 Diane Lefer The creative team of Hector Aristizábal and Diane Lefer will appear in a series of performances, discussions and specially tailored workshops about violence and healing at the University of Chicago from Jan. 18 to 21.read more Doomsday Clock moves one minute closer to midnight Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Faced with inadequate progress on nuclear weapons reduction and proliferation, and continuing inaction on climate change, the University of Chicago-based Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced Jan. 10 that it has moved the hands of its famous “Doomsday Clock” to five minutes to midnight.read more Urban Education Institute to study effects of CPS’ new full school day initiative Chicago Public Schools The University of Chicago Urban Education Institute and the newly established Urban Education Lab will study the effects of extending the school day in Chicago Public Schools, by taking advantage of the fact that 39 charter schools are implementing the policy changeread more Fifth Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston to hold Planned Development public meeting Jan. 19 Leslie Hairston Fifth Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston will convene a public meeting to discuss Institutional Planned Development 43, which covers the University of Chicago campus. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave.read more The musical engineer Freeze Frame Alex Delascasas studies electrical engineering at FIU but loves to enjoy Modesto A. Maidique Campus and play his guitar outside the library. Wonder if he has seen this video? FIU Foundation Board of Directors members announced Campus Life FIU has appointed four community leaders to serve on the FIU Foundation Board. “The FIU Foundation is honored to welcome these established professionals whose record of service to South Florida aligns with the mission of FIU,” said Howard Lipman, senior vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the [...] FIYou: Chaundra L. Whitehead MS ’10 Campus Life Name: Chaundra L. Whitehead MS ’10. I’m currently pursuing a Ph.D. in adult education and human resource development. Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla. Job Title/Department: I’m the managing editor of New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, a quarterly publication produced by the Department of Leadership and Professional Studies in [...] Alumna pioneers water treatment business Campus Life Lin Li (MIB ’11) had already been accepted for graduate work at Monash University in Australia when she heard about a partnership between FIU and Qingdao University, where she had earned two bachelor’s degrees. “The United States is one of the world’s most important economic centers and Miami is a [...] IU School of Medicine joins forces with Michelle Obama to aid veterans and their families Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy Salmon finds way to college's KNOLL News and Events It may not be much but the single jack salmon carcass found in the Centralia College KNOLL section of China Creek, part of the Chehalis River system, is an important sign. The reconstruction of that portion of the creek appears to be suitable for spawning salmon. UA Experts Ready to Discuss Elections, Issues With Media Announcements University of Alabama experts stand prepared to field questions from the media on the upcoming South Carolina, Florida and Alabama primaries, as well as issues affecting the general election. For more source ideas, contact Richard LeComte, media relations, rllecomte@ur.ua.edu, 205/348-3782. UA in the News: January 10, 2012 UA in the News Students, alumni volunteer at BCS service projects in New Orleans, Tuscaloosa – George Lucas congratulates Tide – National championship win may help Tuscaloosa after tornado – UA experts comment on community college budgets, Alabama census figures – and more… UA in the News: January 11, 2012 UA in the News Tide fans cheer return of national champions – Fans flood stores after game – Tide quarterback wore bracelet for ill child – and more… Dialog Extra for Jan. 12, 2012 Dialog Extra Crimson Calendar Click on http://dialog.ua.edu to view Dialog Extra on UA’s website if you have problems reading the email subscription. ANNOUNCEMENTS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE — The University will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16. Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17. For guidelines on how to compensate UA employees who are required [...] UA in the News: January 12, 2012 UA in the News UA to host Martin Luther King Jr. Day banquet and concert – Alabama Economic Outlook Conference presented in Montgomery – Students raise $4,000 to fight illiteracy – Professors named AAAS Fellows – UA experts comment on Supreme Court decision, popularity of vinyl records – and more… Professor Ami Radunskaya's Involvement With EDGE Featured in the Claremont Courier Faculty Pomona College Professor Ami Radunskaya's invovement with Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE) Program for Female Mathemeticians is featured in an article in the January 7 edition of The Claremont Courier. The article discusses the program, which offers mentoring and other assistance to female graduate students in STEM fields, and why Radunskaya has committed her time to nurturing the program and its students. For more information on the program, please read our article as well. Pomona College Museum of Art Presents Three Performance Pieces by Renowned Artists on January 21 The Arts The Pomona College Museum of Art will present “Performance at Pomona,” a series of three performance pieces by renowned artists—Judy Chicago, James Turrell, John M. White—on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 5-7 p.m., on the Pomona College campus. Pomona College February 2012 Events Campus Events Pomona College, one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges, is sponsoring the following on-campus events. Each of these events is open to the public and free of charge unless otherwise noted. Springfield High School Students Attend Academic Achievers Conference Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Bart Lipkens works with students in the "Computer Aided Design for the Future" session Approximately 400 high school students from Springfield in grades 10 through 12 were invited to Western New England for the 10th annual MassMutual Academic Achiever Conference January 10. The conference, titled "Building Your Future," gave students the tools and knowledge to construct a blueprint for their education and careers. Students earned an invitation to the conference by maintaining a “B average or better” for four consecutive marking periods during grades 10 through 12. Associate Professor of Physics Karl Martini in his "Science is Cool...Cooler...Coolest" session where students made ice cream During the luncheon, students were addressed by Derek Kellogg, head coach for the UMass men's basketball team. Kellogg told students to follow their dreams with passion, determination, and enthusiasm. He gave his story as to how he rose to become a successful basketball coach with the message that anyone can make their dreams come true with the right attitude. Derek Kellogg addresses the crowd To view more photos, click here or visit the Campus Photos page. Bulldogs Suffer Second Straight One-Point Heartbreaker Women's Basketball ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Truman Women’s Basketball team suffered their third one-point loss in MIAA play as they fell to Missouri Western State University 65-64 on Wednesday night on the road. Alex Noble got a put back with 56 seconds left to give the Griffons their first lead of the night. Bulldogs Come Up Big With OT Win At Western Men's Basketball ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Marek Bush posted his first collegiate double-double as the Truman Men’s basketball team won 87-86 in overtime at Missouri Western State University on Wednesday night to end a four-game winless streak. Bush set career highs with 14 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Bob Ross painting course is Saturday Jan 12, 2012 A one-day course on the Chadron State College campus Saturday, Jan. 14, will focus on the painting style of the late Bob Ross, the artist who became popular on "The Joy of Painting" television series and popularized catch phrases such as "happy little trees." The course, which is being promoted to both beginners and experienced artists, will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in room 147 of the Burkhiser Complex. Sandra Bartlett of Chadron will teach the course, which is being offered by Western Nebraska Community College. The $60 registration fee covers all supplies. Participants will use the wet-on-wet technique to produce a landscape painting of a bridge and stream among trees. To register, people may contact Lori Frederick at 308-430-2264 or WNCC at 308-763-2000. Poetry champ returning for open mic event Jan 12, 2012 Jovan Mays of Aurora, Colo., a Chadron State College graduate who performs as a member of the national champion Slam Nuba poetry team, will return to Chadron on Friday to help kick off this spring's series of open mic events hosted by CSC's chapter of the Sigma Tau Delta honor society. Friday's event will be the first of the group's "mixed mic," series, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. on the first Friday that school is in session each month. Sigma Tau Delta also hosts "Just Words," an event for poetry and readings at 8 p.m. on the third school Friday of each month. Each event is at the Bean Broker in downtown Chadron and open to the public free of charge. Sigma Tau Delta member Marty Lastovica of Omaha is encouraging people to attend the performances, either to display their talents or to enjoy the many talents of CSC students and others. Mays, a 2010 CSC graduate, and his teammates won the national slam poetry title while competing at Boston in August 2011. CSC listed in top 5 for online education Jan 12, 2012 A website that specializes in comparing institutions of higher education has listed Chadron State College among the top five non-profit online colleges and universities in the nation. The list was published this week by SR Education Group's flagship site, Guide to Online Schools. CSC earned the No. 5 spot in the rankings, which resulted from the evaluations of more than 200 accredited online schools using standardized school metrics from the U.S. Department of Education and internal data. "It gives us great pride to be mentioned among the top institutions in non-profit online education," said Dr. Janie Park, CSC president. "CSC has long been a pioneer in distance education with faculty and staff who embrace technological opportunities to expand our reach. With tuition and fee costs much less than others at the top of the list, CSC continues to meet its mission of accessibility and serve as an unrivaled value." Metrics used in the rankings include cost of tuition, loan repayment rates, average rate of retention, student reviews of schools, and accreditation status. A number of statistics were gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Education. CSC has been offering online courses since the late 1990s, when the technology was new. Park said the courses have especially been popular among students looking to advance but reluctant to relocate because of jobs and other commitments. The number of CSC courses offered by Internet has nearly tripled in the past five years. More information about CSC's online offerings may be found at www.csc.edu/online. --Justin Haag, CSC Information Services Related: CSC's online offerings continue to grow LU Employees Gain New Perspectives through Division Meeting Cross Country To Hold Second Annual Road Race On March 3 Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country The men's and women's cross country teams will be hosting its Second Annual Stags 5K Run on Saturday, March 3. Women's Basketball Nipped By Marist In MAAC Clash Women's Basketball The Red Foxes remained undefeated in MAAC play as they topped the host Stags, 59-47. [Basketball] Kids get in free to home basketball games at Bethany College During January and February, children aged 12 and under may attend for free every Saturday home basketball game with a paying adult. Game days are January 14, 21, and 28 and February 11. Kids will also receive free giveaways and have a chance to win Bethany College apparel. Bring your family and support your Swedes! Health insurance no guarantee for diabetes care in developing countries, Stanford researchers find With little chance of complete diabetes prevention, programs and policies must be established to care for those who develop the disease. If not, illnesses will increase along with the costs of care. Stanford University names Wiley Hausam managing director of Bing Concert Hall [Men's Basketball] The Bad, The Ugly, and The Second Half Fullerton, CA- In a game that featured a first half that can be best be described as bad and ugly, the Royals dropped a 52-46 game on Tuesday night to Point Loma Nazarene. Senior Steve Jurich scored 14 points to go along with 9 rebounds. Sophomore Jeremy Kilgore had 10 points. [Women's Basketball] Salazar Gets 30 But Needs 32 Fullerton, CA- In a back and forth game, Hope International came up one lead change short of the win as Point Loma Nazarene held on for a 64-63 win. Senior Lauren Salazar set a new career high with 30 points for the Royals. Freshman Brittany Bauman added 13 points. [Men's Volleyball] Royals Turned Away In Season Opener Fullerton, CA- Hope International opened their 2012 campaign with a five set setback to NCAA Division III Juniata (PA) on Wednesday as they fell 20-25, 25-18, 25-20, 17-25, 15-12. Freshman Richard Harpole had a match high 23 kills in his collegiate debut while fellow Freshman Thomas Cervetti banged out 20 kills. AAUW Awards Campus Action Project Grant Dakota State University has been awarded a 2011-12 Campus Action Project (CAP) grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for Drama, Digital Storytelling, and New Media Campus Action Project, which will work to address and prevent sexual harassment at middle and high schools. CU wins EPA challenge to divert most gameday garbage from landfills The University of Colorado Boulder topped two leader boards in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2011 Game Day Challenge -- a national competition to eliminate waste generated at college football games. CU won the 48-school “Diversion Rate” and 17-school “Organics Reduction” categories in the EPA’s NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision contest. “Our achievements toward zero-waste reflect the efforts of an outstanding team committed to this initiative,” said CU Athletic Director Mike Bohn. “Being a national leader in the EPA challenge would not have been possible without the dedication and tireless efforts of campus leaders and the cooperation of event sponsors and vendors. The enthusiasm and willingness of fans, led by our students, has been key in driving the success of this endeavor.” Data for CU’s competition in the EPA challenge was taken from the Oct. 22, 2011, home football game against the University of Oregon. Measures that marked CU as the division winner in “Diversion Rate” and “Organics Reduction” included diverting nearly 88 percent of total gameday waste from landfills. Also, about 2.5 ounces of organic materials per person were diverted from landfills and composted or donated instead. “One of the most exciting aspects of this whole effort has been the reduction in overall waste generated despite record attendance and food sales,” said Edward von Bleichert, CU-Boulder environmental operations manager. “Compared to 2008, the 2011 season produced 21 percent less total waste per game and sent 44 percent less trash to the landfill per game due to aggressive composting and recycling efforts.” According to the EPA, 2.7 million game-goers involved in the 2011 challenge from 78 participating colleges and universities diverted more than 500,000 pounds of waste from football games, preventing nearly 810 metric tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. That is the equivalent of the annual emissions from 159 passenger vehicles. CU also competed in the EPA’s 2009 inaugural Game Day Challenge against seven other schools, winning in the “Diversion Rate” and “Waste Reduction” categories. In 2008, CU became the nation’s first major college football program to commit to zero-waste at football games through its own Ralphie’s Green Stampede initiative, later extending the same efforts to all athletics events. “We would be remiss if we did not salute Boulder County’s own White Wave Foods for its inspiration and support in creating Ralphie’s Green Stampede,” said Bohn. For more information on Ralphie’s Green Stampede visit http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=4457&SPID=274&DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=1549954. For more information on the EPA Game Day Challenge visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/wastewise/challenge/gameday/index.htm. Contact: Mike Bohn, 303-492-7930mike.bohn@colorado.edu Edward von Bleichert, 303-735-3627edward.vonbleichert@colorado.edu Dave Newport, 303-492-8308dave.newport@colorado.edu Elizabeth Lock, 303-492-3117elizabeth.lock@colorado.edu“One of the most exciting aspects of this whole effort has been the reduction in overall waste generated despite record attendance and food sales,” said Edward von Bleichert, CU-Boulder environmental operations manager. “Compared to 2008, the 2011 season produced 21 percent less total waste per game and sent 44 percent less trash to the landfill per game due to aggressive composting and recycling efforts.”Campus Sustainability, EnvironmentCommunity & Culture, Athletics, Sustainabilityvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Photo: Caption: A CU game-goer uses a recyclables and compostables sorting station -- available instead of trash cans through the Ralphie's Green Stampede zero-waste initiative. Changing face of UTSA Main Campus: Roundabout to be built at north side HUB program recognition ceremony recognizes staff and departments Staff Council hosts second 'Strikes for Scholarships' bowling fundraiser UTSA graduate students complete clothing drive for Haven for Hope UTSA Creative Writing Program welcomes poet Jessica Helen Lopez on Jan. 27 The Week Ender: Happenings Jan. 13 to 15? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Supercomputers help Yale astrophysicists interpret secrets of the universe Yale News A series of papers released this week by the international scientific collaboration known as the Sloan Digital Sky Survey depended heavily on supercomputing performed by Yale astrophysicists. The four papers — which shed new light on galaxy clustering, and the expansion, structure, and composition... Hacker to discuss 'Winner-Take-All-Politics' on Bill Moyers’ TV show Yale News Jacob S. Hacker will discuss his book, “Winner-Take-All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer — and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class,” on Bill Moyers’ new television show “Moyers & Company.” Bowlers strike with a hot hand, too Yale News Is the so-called “hot hand” phenomenon in sports a reality or just an illusion based on misperception of random sequences? For the second time in recent months, a Yale study supports the notion that it is real. The study appears online in the journal PLoS One. New exhibit at Haas Family Arts Library showcases graphic design by alumnus Tom Morin Yale News The graphic design of Yale alumnus Tom Morin is the focus of a new exhibition at The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library. “Tom Morin's Threads of Influence: The Visual History of a Life in Graphic Design” will be on display from Jan. 13 to April 13 in the William H. Wright Special Collections Exhibition Area. [Men's Basketball] Bluejays finish the week with a split Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College men's basketball team earned a split this past week as they went 1-1 in KCAC falling to Bethany College on the road Thursday night before returning home to down rival Bethel College Saturday evening. [Women's Basketball] Lady Jays nab first KCAC victory of the season Hillsboro, Kan. – The Tabor College women's basketball team earned its first KCAC victory of the season and snapped a seven-game losing streak in the process as they earned a split this past week in league play. As Voyager 1 nears edge of solar system, CU scientists look back CU-Boulder planetary scientist Larry Esposito remembering the Voyager mission. brightcove.createExperiences(); Topic: Academics, Natural Sciences, Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, Research & Creative Works, Natural Sciences [Women's Basketball] Lifeless Lady Pilots Lose to Grace In matchup featuring two top 20 teams in the NAIA DII, the No.8 Bethel College Lady Pilots lost to the No. 16 Grace College Lancers 67-61 Tuesday night at the Wiekamp Center. Grace jumped out to an 11 point lead in the first half and led by seven, 30-23 at the intermission. Bethel's inability to rebound or take care of the ball were costly but the biggest factor was the fact that nearly hustle/effort play went to the Lancers, who entered the night on a 15 year and 30 game losing streak to BC. [Men's Basketball] No. 5 Grace Overpower Pilots The Bethel College Pilots and the Grace College Lancers renewed their long-standing rivalry on Tuesday night at the Wiekamp Athletic Center. The visiting Lancers, currently ranked No. 5 in the country (NAIA D-II), prevailed by the score of 77-69. [Softball] Anna Welsh to Leave Bethel at the End of the Season Bethel College Athletic Director, Jody Martinez announced today that Anna Welsh has resigned from her positions of Assistant Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach effective June 30 and has accepted the same positions at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla. Welsh will remain with the Pilots for the entire 2012 season.In her seven years at the helm of the Pilots, Welsh has compiled a record of 304-81-1 while leading Bethel to five consecutive trips to the NAIA National Championship tournament. The Pilots have won the Mid-Central College Conference regular season title in five out of the seven years she has coached. During her time at Bethel, Welsh has coached 10 NAIA All-Americans, 32 MCC All-Conference winners, four MCC Players of the Year, four MCC Pitchers of the Year, and the NAIA career all-time homerun leader in Katie Boocher, who blasted 58 career round trippers. Event: January 12: EYEWASH Film and Video Series, with Amy Beste 7pm, Loew Auditorium, Hood Museum of Art Event: January 12: Panel Discussion—"Occupy Dartmouth: Voices Crying in the Wilderness?" 4pm-5:30pm, Collis Common Ground In the News: Analysis: Late Voting Decisions Make N.H. Primaries Unique (WBUR) Speaking on WBUR’s Morning Edition on the day of the New Hampshire primary, professor of Government Linda Fowler affirmed that old-style “retail politics” are still alive and well in the state. Hear more. News: Dumais Sends Women's Hockey Home a Winner at Frozen Fenway The Dartmouth women's hockey team, playing in the center of the baseball diamond at Fenway Park, came away with a 3-2 victory over Providence on Tuesday after junior Camille Dumais (Beaconsfield, Quebec) scored the game-winning goal with 1:14 left in the third. Read more. Feature: Walk This Way Prospective students, alumni wanting to stroll down memory lane, and others curious about Dartmouth can now take a virtual walk around campus, thanks to the recent inclusion of the College in Google Maps' Street View. Dartmouth is one of the first schools to be featured in the Street View update, which was announced this week by Google. Renon and Galarno among NCAA Division III statistical leaders Junior Ryan Renon and freshman David Galarno are among the top 10 NCAA Division III statistical leaders in technical falls and pin falls, respectively. Renon, who wrestles at the 165-pound weight class, moved up one spot and is No. 3 in the nation in tech falls. Renon has recorded five tech falls on his way to an impressive 13-1 record. Galarno (174) had a breakout day at the North Central College Invite on Dec. 10, 2011, where he recorded seven straight wins after losing his first match. In his triumph, he tallied six straight pins, which puts him at No. 10 in the nation in pin falls. For the season he has recorded nine pins. To see the complete statistical report click here: http://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2012-01-11/wunnicke-fleck-take-over-diii-leads CU-led study pinpoints farthest developing galaxy cluster ever found A team of researchers led by the University of Colorado Boulder has used NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to uncover a cluster of galaxies in the initial stages of construction -- the most distant such grouping ever observed in the early universe. In a random sky survey made in near-infrared light, Hubble spied five small galaxies clustered together 13.1 billion light-years away. They are among the brightest galaxies at that epoch and very young, living just 600 million years after the universe’s birth in the Big Bang. One light-year is about 6 trillion miles. Galaxy clusters are the largest structures in the universe, comprising hundreds to thousands of galaxies bound together by gravity. The developing cluster, or protocluster, presumably will grow into one of today’s massive galactic “cities” comparable to the nearby Virgo cluster, a collection of more than 2,000 galaxies. “These galaxies formed during the earliest stages of galaxy assembly, when galaxies had just started to cluster together,” says the study’s leader, Michele Trenti, a research associate at CU-Boulder’s Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy and a newly appointed scientist at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. “The result confirms our theoretical understanding of the buildup of galaxy clusters. And Hubble is just powerful enough to find the first examples of them at this distance.” Trenti will present his results Jan. 10 at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Austin, Texas. The study will appear in the Feb. 10 issue of The Astrophysical Journal. Most galaxies in the universe live in groups and clusters, and astronomers have probed many mature “galactic cities” in detail as far as 11 billion light-years away. But finding clusters in the early phases of construction has been challenging because they are rare, dim and widely scattered across the sky. “Records are always exciting, and this is the earliest and the most distant developing galaxy cluster that has ever been seen,” said CU-Boulder Professor Michael Shull of the astrophysical and planetary sciences department, a member of the observing team. “We have seen individual galaxies this old and far away, but we have not seen groups of them in the construction process before.” Last year, a group of astronomers uncovered one distant developing cluster. Led by Peter L. Capak of NASA’s Spitzer Science Center at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, the astronomers discovered a galactic grouping 12.6 billion light-years away with a variety of telescopes, including Hubble. Spectroscopic observations were made with the W.M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii to confirm the cluster’s distance by measuring how much its light has been stretched by the expansion of space. Trenti’s team used the sharp-eyed Wide Field Camera 3 to hunt for the elusive catch. “We need to look in many different areas because the odds of finding something this rare are very small,” Trenti said. “It’s like playing a game of Battleship: The search is hit and miss. Typically a region has nothing, but if we hit the right spot we can find multiple galaxies.” Because these distant, fledgling clusters are so dim, the team hunted for the systems’ brightest galaxies. These bright lights act as billboards, advertising cluster construction zones, according to the team. Galaxies at early epochs don’t live alone. From simulations, the astronomers expect galaxies to be clustered together. Because brightness correlates with mass, the most luminous galaxies pinpoint the location of developing clusters. These powerful light beacons live in deep wells of dark matter, which form the underlying structure in which galaxy clusters form, Trenti said. The team expects many fainter galaxies that were not seen in these observations to inhabit the same neighborhood. The five bright galaxies spotted by Hubble are about one-half to one-tenth the size of our Milky Way, yet are comparable in brightness. The galaxies are bright and massive because they are being fed lots of gas through mergers with other galaxies, Trenti said. The team’s simulations show that the galaxies will eventually merge and form the brightest central galaxy in the cluster, a giant elliptical similar to the Virgo Cluster’s M87. The observations demonstrate the progressive buildup of galaxies and provide further support for the hierarchical model of galaxy assembly, in which small objects accrete mass, or merge, to form bigger objects over a smooth and steady but dramatic process of collision and agglomeration. Astronomers have likened the process to streams merging into tributaries, then into rivers and to a bay. Hubble looked in near-infrared light because ultraviolet and visible light from distant objects have been stretched into near-infrared wavelengths by the expansion of space in these extremely distant galaxies. The observations are part of the Brightest of Reionizing Galaxies or BoRG survey, which is using Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 to search for the brightest galaxies around 13 billion years ago, when light from the first stars burned off a fog of cold hydrogen in a process called reionization. The team estimated the distance to the newly spied galaxies based on their colors, but the astronomers plan to follow up with spectroscopic observations to confirm their distance. Without spectroscopic observations, it’s not clear whether the observed galaxies are gravitationally bound yet. The average distance between them is likely comparable to that of the galaxies in the Local Group, consisting of two large spiral galaxies, the Milky Way and Andromeda, and a few dozen small dwarf galaxies. These observations are pushing Hubble to the limit of its ability. This region, however, will be prime country for future telescopes such as NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, an infrared observatory scheduled to launch later this decade. Webb will see farther into the infrared, allowing it to hunt for even earlier stages of galaxy assembly within 300 million years of the Big Bang. Shull, also a faculty member at CU-Boulder’s Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy, said the research team will receive an additional 260 orbits of observation time on Hubble to continue the search for more of the fledgling galaxy clusters as part of the BoRG survey. “There is high interest right now in learning if Earth is unique in the universe in its ability to host life,” he said. “Similarly, we are interested to see if these ancient, forming galaxy clusters we have identified are unique, or if there are others out there. I expect that we may find a few more.” The Hubble Space Telescope is a project of international cooperation between NASA and the European Space Agency. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center manages the telescope. The Space Telescope Science Institute, or STScI, conducts Hubble science operations. STScI is operated for NASA by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Inc., in Washington, D.C. For more information on the galaxies visit the news center at http://hubblesite.org/. For more information on CU-Boulder’s CASA visit http://casa.colorado.edu/. Contact: Michele TrentiMichele.Trenti@colorado.edu Michael Shull, 303-492-7827Michael.Shull@colorado.edu Ray Villard, STScI media relations, 410-338-4514villard@stsci.edu Jim Scott, CU-Boulder media relations, 303-492-3114Jim.Scott@colorado.edu “Records are always exciting, and this is the earliest and the most distant developing galaxy cluster that has ever been seen,” said CU-Boulder Professor Michael Shull of the astrophysical and planetary sciences department, a member of the observing team. “We have seen individual galaxies this old and far away, but we have not seen groups of them in the construction process before.”Natural Sciences, Research Galaxy Cluster Photo: Caption: Courtesy NASA Photo: Caption: A team led by a CU-Bulder astronomer has discovered the earliest and most distant developing galaxy cluster ever. Image courtesy NASA, ESA, M. Trenti (University of Colorado Boulder and Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, U.K.), L. Bradley (Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore), and the BoRG team Photo: Caption: The orbiting Hubble Space Telescope was serviced for the fourth and final time by NASA astronauts in 2009. Image courtesy NASA Photo: Caption: NASa's Hubble Space Telescope, which is carrying an instrument designed by CU-Boulder, has been used to make thousands of important astronomical discoveries in the past two decades. Image courtesy NASA Discovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Research Collaborationsvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Photo: Caption: The composite image above, taken in visible and near-infrared light, reveals the location of five tiny galaxies clustered together 13.1 billion light-years away. The circles pinpoint the galaxies. The Wide Field Camera 3 aboard NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope spied the galaxies in a random sky survey. The developing cluster is the most distant ever observed. Credit: NASA, ESA, M. Trenti (University of Colorado Boulder and Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, U.K.), L. Bradley (Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore), and the BoRG team Caution: early galaxy cluster under construction An astronomy team led by the University of Colorado Boulder using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has zeroed in on a wild intergalactic construction project -- a cluster of early galaxies just starting to assemble only 600 million years after the Big Bang. The five small galaxies clustered together, about 13.1 billion light-years away, are among the brightest galaxies at that epoch and represent the most distant such grouping ever observed in the early universe. One light-year is about 6 trillion miles. Galaxy clusters are the largest structures in the universe, comprising hundreds to thousands of galaxies bound together by gravity. The developing cluster, or protocluster, presumably will grow into one of today’s massive “galactic cities” comparable to the nearby Virgo cluster, a collection of more than 2,000 galaxies. “These galaxies formed during the earliest stages of galaxy assembly, when galaxies had just started to cluster together,” says study leader Michele Trenti, a research associate at CU-Boulder’s Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy. “The result confirms our theoretical understanding of the buildup of galaxy clusters. And Hubble is just powerful enough to find the first examples of them at this distance.” Most galaxies in the universe live in groups and clusters, and astronomers have probed many mature “galactic cities” in detail as far away as 11 billion light-years away. But finding clusters in the early phases of construction has been challenging because they are rare, dim, and widely scattered across the sky. “Records are always exciting, and this is the earliest and the most distant developing galaxy cluster that has ever been seen,” said CU-Boulder Professor Michael Shull of the astrophysical and planetary sciences department, a member of the observing team. “We have seen individual galaxies this old and far away, but we have not seen groups of them in the construction process before.” Trenti’s team used the Wide Field Camera 3 to hunt for the elusive catch. “We need to look in many different areas because the odds of finding something this rare are very small,” Trenti said. “It’s like playing a game of Battleship: The search is hit and miss. Typically, a region has nothing, but if we hit the right spot, we can find multiple galaxies.” The five bright galaxies spotted by Hubble are about one-half to one-tenth the size of our Milky Way, yet are comparable in brightness. The galaxies are bright and massive because they are being fed lots of gas through mergers with other galaxies. Simulations show the galaxies will merge in time to form the brightest central galaxy in the cluster. The observations demonstrate the progressive buildup of galaxies and provide further support for the hierarchical model of galaxy assembly, in which small objects accrete mass, or merge, to form bigger objects over a smooth and steady but dramatic process of collision and agglomeration. Astronomers have likened the process to streams merging into tributaries, then into rivers and to a bay. The observations are part of the Brightest of Reionizing Galaxies, or BoRG survey, which is using Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 to search for the brightest galaxies around 13 billion years ago, when light from the first stars burned off a fog of cold hydrogen in a process called reionization. The Hubble Space Telescope is a project of international cooperation between NASA and the European Space Agency.Natural SciencesDiscovery & Innovation, Discoveries & AchievementsNews releasevar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Some earthquakes expected along Rio Grande Rift in Colorado and New Mexico, new study says The Rio Grande Rift, a thinning and stretching of Earth’s surface that extends from Colorado’s central Rocky Mountains to Mexico, is not dead but geologically alive and active, according to a new study involving scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences. “We don’t expect to see a lot of earthquakes, or big ones, but we will have some earthquakes,” said CU-Boulder geological sciences Professor Anne Sheehan, also a fellow at CIRES. The study also involved collaborators from the University of New Mexico, New Mexico Tech, Utah State University and the Boulder-headquartered UNAVCO. The Rio Grande Rift follows the path of the Rio Grande River from central Colorado roughly to El Paso before turning southeast toward the Gulf of Mexico. Sheehan was not too surprised when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck about 9 miles west of Trinidad, Colo., in the vicinity of the Rio Grande Rift on Aug. 23, 2011. The quake was the largest in Colorado since 1967 and was felt from Fort Collins to Garden City, Kan. Along the rift, spreading motion in the crust has led to the rise of magma -- the molten rock material under Earth’s crust -- to the surface, creating long, fault-bounded basins that are susceptible to earthquakes, said Sheehan, a study co-author and also associate director of the CIRES Solid Earth Sciences Division. The team studied the Rio Grande Rift region to assess the potential earthquake hazards. Using Global Positioning System instruments at 25 sites in Colorado and New Mexico, the team tracked the rift’s miniscule movements from 2006 to 2011. “Questions we wanted to answer are whether the Rio Grande Rift is alive or dead, how is it deforming and whether it is opening or not,” said Sheehan. The high-precision instrumentation has provided unprecedented data about the volcanic activity in the region. Previously, geologists had estimated the rift had spread apart by up to 2 inches or 5 millimeters each year, although the errors introduced by the scientific instruments were known to be significant. “The GPS used in this study has reduced the uncertainty dramatically,” Sheehan said. Using the latest high-tech instrumentation, the scientists found an average strain rate of 1.2 “nanostrain” each year across the experimental area, the equivalent of about one-twentieth of an inch, or 1.2 millimeters, over a length of about 600 miles. “The rate is lower than we thought but it does exist,” Sheehan said. The researchers also found the extensional deformation, or stretching, is not concentrated in a narrow zone centered on the Rio Grande Rift but is distributed broadly from the western edge of the Colorado Plateau well into the western Great Plains. “The surprising thing to come out of the study was that the strain was so spread out,” Sheehan said. Results of the study are published in the January edition of the journal Geology. The team plans to continue monitoring the Rio Grande Rift, probing whether the activity remains constant over time, said lead study author Henry Berglund of UNAVCO, who was a graduate student at CU-Boulder working at CIRES when he completed this portion of the research. Also, the team may attempt to determine vertical as well as horizontal activity in the region to tell whether the Rocky Mountains are still uplifting or not, Berglund said. “Present-day measurements of deformation within continental interiors have been difficult to capture due to the typically slow rates of deformation within them,” Berglund said. “Now with the recent advances in space geodesy we are finding some very surprising results in these previously unresolved areas.” As far as the potential for future earthquakes in the region, the study’s results are unequivocal, however. “The rift is still active,” Sheehan said. The new study also is co-authored by CU-Boulder Associate Professor and CIRES Fellow Steven Nerem, Frederick Blume of UNAVCO, Anthony Lowry of Utah State University, Mousumi Roy of the University of New Mexico and Mark Murray of New Mexico Tech. The National Science Foundation provided the funding for this study and the NSF-funded EarthScope program and UNAVCO provided instruments, equipment and engineering services. The Boulder-headquartered UNAVCO is a nonprofit, university-governed consortium that facilitates geosciences research and education. Contact: Anne Sheehan, 303-492-4597Anne.Sheehan@colorado.edu Jane Palmer, CIRES media relations, 303-492-6289Jane.Palmer@colorado.edu Jim Scott, CU-Boulder media relations, 303-492-3114Jim.Scott@colorado.edu “We don’t expect to see a lot of earthquakes, or big ones, but we will have some earthquakes,” said CU-Boulder geological sciences Professor Anne Sheehan, also a fellow at CIRES.Natural Sciences, Institutes, Natural Sciences Rio Grande Rift Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Discovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Graduate Education, Research Collaborationsvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Photo: Caption: Anne Sheehan, a CU-Boulder professor and fellow of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, monitors a GPS station near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. Photo courtesy Anne Sheehan, University of Colorado. Some dating websites do not remove GPS data from photos, CU-Boulder students find While the majority of dating websites do a good job of managing the privacy of their users, a class research project at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business found that 21 of 90 dating websites the class examined did not properly remove location data from pictures uploaded by their users. As a result of people taking more photographs with cameras and cell phones containing Global Positioning System chips, some dating website profile pictures contain GPS coordinates showing where a picture was taken, said Associate Professor Kai Larsen, who taught the class on Privacy in the Age of Facebook. When such information is not removed by the dating website, commonly available tools can be used to detect the location of a person’s residence or other locations frequented by the user. This gap in privacy protection leaves women users especially vulnerable to online predators, the CU-Boulder student researchers said. Users of dating websites share a plethora of private details but generally will not share their addresses or real names unless a stronger relationship develops through multiple online and offline interactions. The largest dating sites, such as Match.com and PlentyofFish.com, were found to remove location metadata from user profile pictures. But 23 percent of the 90 websites were found to leave metadata attached to the profile photo. All of these specialized dating sites were based on such attributes as age, disability, hobby or religion. Twelve of the 21 websites were run by a single Canadian company, SuccessfulMatch.com. According to the SuccessfulMatch website, the company runs 24 dating websites on the same platform, 12 of which were not examined as part of the research project. “While we were pleased to see such a high level of responsible behavior by online dating companies, an online predator would require no more than one website to act irresponsibly,” Larsen said. “The fact that we found more than 20 websites that do not carefully maintain user privacy is cause for concern, in that individual users are left to maintain their own privacy by carefully confirming that any uploaded picture does not contain GPS coordinates.” Metadata is “a set of data that describes and gives information about other data,” Larsen said. Such information that can be derived from online photos includes camera type, date of capture, whether the picture has been altered and GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. Dating websites have the ability to “scrub” or eliminate such metadata from their member photos and most do because misuse of the information could compromise the safety of their users, Larsen said. The research method of the study included the creation of user profiles of two individuals, the personal information of which was fabricated except for the photos, which contained location information and other metadata, Larsen said. The photo uploaded by one user then was downloaded by the other user and the existence of the location information confirmed. The websites found not to remove location metadata were contacted on Dec. 29, 2011, and the Leeds School team has since worked with several of those dating website companies to ensure that location metadata is removed before the survey results were publicly announced. “It was clear that some companies did not know about this issue,” Larsen said. “The feedback ranged from appreciative to reluctantly removing the metadata to no response.” Several of the companies immediately reported that they were taking action to resolve the issue, including SuccessfulMatch and the companies behind CatholicSingles, DeafSinglesMeet and MeetingMillionaires. A company that tracks online consumer behavior, Experian Hitwise, recently listed more than 1,100 websites in its “lifestyle dating” category. “Technology is so important today and many companies deal with very private data,” Larsen said. “Company decisions about how to deal with data privacy can affect their valuation.” The information management class was offered jointly by the Leeds School’s Division of Management and Center for Education on Social Responsibility. Dating websites that did not remove location metadata from photographs during the 2011 fall semester class’s research period were the following: Agematch.com Bikerkiss.com Casualfriends.com Catholiccupid.com Catholicsingles.com Churchfriends.com Deafsinglesmeet.com Interracialmatch.com Jromances.com Largeandlovely.com Latinfriends.com Ldate.com Matemakers.com Meetingmillionaires.com Militaryfriends.com Millionairematch.com Seniorscircle.com Sexsearch.com Singleparentmatch.com Sugardaddyforme.com Passionsearch.com A complete list of all the websites examined by the class is available at http://leeds.colorado.edu/im/. Contact: Kai Larsen, Leeds School, 720-938-2436kai.larsen@colorado.edu Peter Caughey, CU media relations, 303-492-4007caughey@colorado.edu Dating websites that did not remove location metadata from photographs during the 2011 fall semester class’s research period were the following: Agematch.com Bikerkiss.com Casualfriends.com Catholiccupid.com Catholicsingles.com Churchfriends.com Deafsinglesmeet.com Interracialmatch.com Jromances.com Largeandlovely.com Latinfriends.com Ldate.com Matemakers.com Meetingmillionaires.com Militaryfriends.com Millionairematch.com Seniorscircle.com Sexsearch.com Singleparentmatch.com Sugardaddyforme.com Passionsearch.com A complete list of all the websites examined by the class is available at http://leeds.colorado.edu/im/. “While we were pleased to see such a high level of responsible behavior by online dating companies, an online predator would require no more than one website to act irresponsibly,” Kai Larsen of the Leeds School of Business said. “The fact that we found more than 20 websites that do not carefully maintain user privacy is cause for concern, in that individual users are left to maintain their own privacy by carefully confirming that any uploaded picture does not contain GPS coordinates.”BusinessDiscovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Student Achievements, Undergraduate Researchvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Men's volleyball team ranked No. 1 in the nation After winning the UC Santa Barbara Tournament title last weekend, coach John Speraw's Anteaters took the top spot this week in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Auburn to host Newspaper Hall of Honor Jan. 21 Events AUBURN - Two journalists respected for their many years of service and dedication to communities as newspaper publishers will be inducted into the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. in the Alabama Newspaper Hall of Honor Room in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library at Auburn University. R. Douglas Pearson Jr., [...] Marist's Online MBA Degree and Online Liberal Studies Bachelor's Degree Ranked as Top Online Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report Marist's Online MBA Degree and Online Liberal Studies Bachelor's Degree Ranked as Top Online Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report Biology Seminar - Research Opportunities (1/12/2012) 01/12/2012 Start Date: 1/12/2012 Start Time: 12:50 PMEnd Date: 1/12/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - F. W. Olin CenterFaculty On Parade - research opportunities in the Biology Department 2012 Fall Exchange to the Czech Republic Information Session (1/12/2012) 01/12/2012 Start Date: 1/12/2012 Start Time: 12:45 PMEnd Date: 1/12/2012 End Time: 1:50 PMUnion College - Lippman HallLearn about the 2012 Fall exchange to Czech Technical University in Prague. 2012 Fall Exchange to Germany Information Session (1/12/2012) 01/12/2012 Start Date: 1/12/2012 Start Time: 12:45 PMEnd Date: 1/12/2012 End Time: 1:50 PMUnion College - Lippman HallLearn about the 2012 Fall Engineering Exchange Program to Fachhochschule Aachen/Jülich. "Teach These Souls to Fly: The Psychological Functions of Supernatural Beliefs" - Psych Dept. Speaker Series (1/12/2012) 01/12/2012 Start Date: 1/12/2012 Start Time: 12:45 PMEnd Date: 1/12/2012 End Time: 1:50 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterRoom: AuditoriumSheldon Solomom, PhD from Skidmore College gives a talk "Teach These Souls to Fly: The Psychological Functions of Supernatural Beliefs" Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/12/2012) 01/12/2012 Start Date: 1/12/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/12/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University's Chris Hendrickson Appointed To Serve On Prestigious National Transportation Research Board Executive Committee cit Carnegie Mellon University's Chris T. Hendrickson has been appointed to the executive committee of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), which provides expert advice on national transportation policy and leadership in transportation innovation. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Startups To Exhibit New Technologies at International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas scs The CMU booth provides visitors with a sneak peek of future technologies that one day they may find on store shelves. Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Alum Charles Geschke Endows Directorship of Human-Computer Interaction Institute scs Geschke, who earned his Ph.D. in computer science at CMU in 1973, co-founded Adobe Systems in 1982 with John Warnock, creating software that helped launch the desktop publishing revolution and establishing a company that remains a leader in software and technologies for communications and collaboration. Media Advisory: New Book by CMU Professor and Former US Envoy to Africa Jendayi Frazer Focuses on "Preventing Electoral Violence in Africa" hss Edited by Frazer, director of the Center for International Policy and Innovation and distinguished public service professor at CMU, and E. Gyimah-Boadi, executive director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development, the book offers timely guidance on what can be done to prevent violence from disrupting elections in Africa. Press Release: Researchers Begin To Read Largest Map of the Universe mcs A group Led by Carnegie Mellon’s Shirley Ho uses SDSS-III data to calculate the power spectrum of the universe. Aquatic Models Sarah-Marie Belcastro '91 Interviewed on NPR's All Things Considered The mathematician, who crocheted a mobius band, is part of a segment on different artistic expressions of math. Robert Neuwirth ’81 Talks About His New Book on Slate.com Journalist Robert Neuwirth ’81 traveled the world to research his book Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy. He discusses the book, which estimates that one-half the world’s workers are involved in the informal economy, in a podcast on Slate.com. Men's Basketball: Bucknell vs Lafayette , 01/14/12 1:00 PM ET Bucknell @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Track: Lafayette vs Armory Saturday Night Races , 01/14/12 TBA Armory Saturday Night Races. New York, N.Y. Women's Basketball: Lafayette 43 vs Army 44, (F) Lafayette @ Army. West Point, N.Y. Men's Basketball: Army 63 vs Lafayette 75, (F) Army @ Lafayette. Easton, Pa. Ghost in a Red Hat When her close friend, the writer Deborah Tall, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, it was almost inevitable that poet Rosanna Warren would record snippets of their conversations and her own feelings of anguish in her notebooks. For Warren, recording in journals what she reads, sees, and hears is a way of making sense of the [...] See the Hottest Cars in the Coldest Month If you’re in the market for a new car or just get goose bumps ogling a sleek metal torso, kick off the new year’s show circuit with the 2012 New England International Auto Show. Held for 55 years, this year’s show will display the latest in hot cars (Chevy Sonic, Fiat 500, VW Beetle, Subaru [...] School Media Program Ranks First for Student Services and Technology By: J.D. Ross(315) 443-3094The masters degree in Library and Information Science with School Media specialization offered by the School of Information Studies (iSchool) has been ranked first in the Student Services and Technology category of the U.S. News Top Online Education Programs rankings for 2012.The category ranking is determined by evaluation of technologies available to students, such as live streaming of classes and online... Women’s Hoops Outmuscled By Salisbury Men’s Hoops Shoots Down Sea Gulls Muskies of the Week: Jake Schwarz and Allison Davis Junior Jake Schwarz and senior Allison Davis have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their performances in action last week. Read about their success below. Jake Schwarz Junior Jake Schwarz garnered Muskie of the Week honors for the second-straight week after posting one of his best weeks yet. Schwarz helped lead the Muskies to a 3-0 mark in last week's play as he averaged 30.7 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game. He scored a career-high 42 points on 13-of-23 shooting in a 113-90 non-conference win over Finlandia University on Jan. 4. The 6-foot-5 forward recorded his fourth double-double of the season, including 21 points and 10 rebounds, in a key Northern Athletics Conference win over Rockford College on Jan. 7. For the week, he shot 57.3 percent from the field, hit 10-of-21 3-point shots and sank 18-of-19 free throws. The Sheboygan, Wis., native leads the NAC in scoring (27.6 ppg) and is the nation's third leading scorer. He is tied for sixth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (50.0) and ranks 24th in free throw percentage (89.3). For his efforts last week, Schwarz was named NAC men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the second straight week and fourth time this season. See what Schwarz says about his performances last week: Schwarz is majoring in business management and marketing and minoring in resort management. Here's a look into Jake's personality: http://youtu.be/dkrF8ZreEII Favorites: TV: "Chappelle Show" Movie: "Law Abiding Citizen" Music: Rap Q. Do you think you'll break Lakeland's single-game scoring record of 55? A: No. Q: What do you need to work on the most? A: Defense. Q: What is the most challenging part about balancing school and basketball? A: Balancing a lot of homework with practice. Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? A: Prague, because it was the best week of my life and I'd go back in a heartbeat. Allison Davis Senior Allison Davis garnered Muskie of the Week honors this week for her performance in the Muskies' three games last week. The 5-foot-11 center played a major role coming off the bench this week. Davis averaged 11.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in three games while shooting 47 percent from the field. She also recorded a new career-high as she scored 18 points against Northland College. For an encore, Davis recorded her first double-double of the season, scoring 14 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to lead the Muskies over Finlandia. The Sheboygan, Wis, native is currently averaging 4.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 10 games. She is shooting 36.8 percent from the field and 63 percent from the free throw line. Davis is majoring in sports studies with a minor in business administration. In addition to basketball and volleyball, Davis is an active member of Lakeland's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. See what Davis says about her performance: http://youtu.be/GH2c8VGGUk4 Here's a look into Allison's personality: Favorites: TV: "Kourtney and Kim take New York" and "Jersey Shore" Movie: "Pocahontas" Music: L.M.F.A.O. Q. What is the strongest part of your game? A: My aggressiveness. Q: What do you need to work on the most? A: Executing the offense and finishing. Q: What has been your favorite memory as a Muskie? A: Making three NCAA appearances in two years. Q: What do you want to do after graduation? A: Get my master's in business administration. IU School of Medicine joins forces with Michelle Obama to aid veterans and their families Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy Concert raises funds for MOVED Columbia College Dance/Movement Therapy students create concert to raise money for MOVED, the student organization promoting Dance/Movement Therapy as a healing technique. NEA Awards Grants to Columbia Funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble will support residencies and new works. National Experts Discuss How to Combat Bullying at Jan. 20 DePaul Conference IU School of Medicine joins forces with Michelle Obama to aid veterans and their families Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy IU School of Medicine joins forces with Michelle Obama to aid veterans and their families Report shows America's poor are at risk during recovery from Great Recession Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy CMS Head Women's Basketball Coach Wins 500th Game Soccer Receives NSCAA Team Academic Award Women's Soccer The Texas State soccer team has been honored for its academic performance in the 2010-11 school year, earning the NSCAA Team Academic Award. The Bobcats posted a cumulative GPA of 3.14. Women's Golf Adds Caitlin Bliss As Assistant Coach Women's Golf Texas State women's golf coach Mike Akers has announced the addition of new assistant coach Caitlin Bliss to his staff. Bliss completed her eligibility with the Bobcats last spring after playing for the team from 2007-11. Texas State’s Michael Ebbitt and D.J. Hall Selected To Play In Casino Del Sol All-Star Game On January 16 Football Texas State defensive end Michael Ebbitt and offensive lineman D.J. Hall have been selected to play in the Casino Del Sol All-Star Game on January 16 in Tucson, Ariz. Kickoff for the is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Kino Stadium and is will to be televised by Fox Sports Arizona and its affiliates. Ebbitt and Hall will play for the Stripes team. Overseas Update: Former Bobcats Back At It Again Men's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – It's a new year, which means more Bobcat basketball from overseas. Check out how Corey Jefferson, Tony Bishop and Ryan White are playing. Still Devastating 2,000 Years Later The guard dog struggles to dig his way up through the volcanic ash as it falls around him. His paws scrape at the air. He twists madly to free himself from his chained collar. It is all in vain: the animal suffocates in the toxic ash on August 24, AD 79, in the Roman city [...] Explore Winter Trails Those new to Boston might be surprised to learn that skiing New England doesn’t require a four-hour car trip and the expense of overnight lodging. There are several snowshoeing, downhill, and cross-country skiing spots within a 30-minute drive of Boston. Here is a quick list of spots north, west, and south of the city. Add [...] A Debut Novel Nearly Two Decades in the Making Jessica Keener has had a rich and varied literary life, including stints as a freelance journalist for the Boston Globe, a literature and writing teacher, and author of numerous short stories that have appeared in such publications as Wilderness House Literary Review and Night Train. Her debut novel, Night Swim (Fiction Studio Books), comes after [...] Goddess of Love and Beauty Takes Center Stage Valentine’s Day may be more than a month away, but a new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts is already celebrating the goddess of love and desire, Aphrodite. Aphrodite and the Gods of Love is billed as “the first ever exhibition dedicated entirely to the goddess” who was known as Aphrodite to the ancient [...] The World Watches North Korea With the official mourning period now over for North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who died December 17, attention has turned to his youngest son and successor, Kim Jong-un. Kim Jong-il ruled the secretive state with an iron fist for 17 years, succeeding his father, Kim Il-sung, in 1994. In late December Kim Jong-un was officially [...] MLK Day of Service targets Roosevelt High School General News On Monday, Jan. 16, Oregon Campus Compact and nine colleges including PCC will bring together an estimated 1,200 students to explore education as a civil right and to celebrate Roosevelt High School, a North Portland school on the rise Students use powwow, Native American Club to connect to culture General News For Jessica Ditmore and Philip Hartman, the PCC powwow experience helped them to explore their own Native backgrounds Please remember Albert James ‘Jim’ Bittner in your prayers Our Community He was the father of Ann Schiffer, who works in the Office of Institutional Advancement at the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity. Stem Cell Odyssey Leads from Tusks and Teeth to Gut Medical geneticist Ophir Klein's studies of stem cells in tooth development and of stem cell changes in the gut may lead to new strategies for regenerating teeth and for treating craniofacial abnormalities. UCSF to Celebrate Multiculturalism with Photo Exhibit The UCSF community is invited to view the "100% You Photo Exhbit," on display beginning January 11, and hear from pioneering artist Kip Fulbeck at UCSF on January 17. College Athlete with Prosthetic Leg Pursues Paralympics A Bay Area athlete is chasing his dreams of competing in the 2012 Paralympics with the help of experts at UCSF. And while he has yet to qualify for the global competition, he’s already beating his disability. New Website Helps Doctors Assess Life Expectancy of Older Patients A team led by researchers from the San Francisco VA Medical Center and UCSF has completed the first systematic review of prognostic indices used to calculate a patient’s life expectancy, and created a website that puts these indices in one central location. Study Offers Clue As to Why Alcohol is Addicting Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and reward, according to a study led by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at UCSF. Coley earns Sun Belt Player of the Week honors Sports Sophomore Jerica Coley has been named Sun Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, as voted on by the league’s head coaches on Jan.. The honor marks the second of the campaign for Coley and the third of her career. A Preseason First Team All-SBC pick, Coley led FIU [...] ‘FIU Magazine,’ Jan. 2012: A Beautiful Mess Campus Life Miami-Dade County’s Teacher of the Year Agustin Grana ’00 is a voice and advocate for special needs students By Sissi Aguila ’99, MA ’08 After three years of teaching intellectually disabled children, Agustin Grana ’00 quit. His students – 14 to 22 years old – showed little academic progress. He was [...] FIU joins First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to help take care of veterans and families Campus Life As part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces initiative, announced this week, FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine has joined medical schools around the nation in pledging commitment to creating a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities that will make sure America’s heroes receive medical care worthy [...] Important eligibility and funding changes to Pell Grants Campus Life Although Congress and the president have now enacted a federal budget that maintains the Pell Grant maximum at $5,550 for the 2012-2013 academic year, a set of changes to Pell eligibility were enacted that will affect students currently receiving grants. These amendments include limiting Pell grants to a total of [...] Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (classes are in session) When: Monday, January 16, 2012. Stephens Basketball vs. Columbia College When: Saturday, January 14, 2012. MILESTONES RECOGNIZED: College of Business holds first Declaration Day The College of Business welcomed business students on Jan. 10 with its inaugural Declaration Day ‒ an event when eligible undergraduate students officially declare their specific concentration within the College of Business. The event will be held in both spring and fall semesters going forward. JOINING FORCES: ECU part of national project to treat traumatic brain injury and PTSD in troops The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is one of more than 100 medical schools nationwide working with First Lady Michelle Obama's Joining Forces project to better diagnose and treat post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans. Alum Publishes Debut Novel, Garners Praise Glaciers, the debut novel by Alexis Smith '01 about a young woman in Portland who repairs books and has a momentous inner life, receives praise from the Oregonian. Amber Haque '02 Writes on Pakistan's Ban In Pakistan's Express Tribune, Amber Haque '02 analyzes that country's attempt to control text phone spam by banning some 1,600 words it deemed offensive. A New Home for Campus Police On January 19, the Campus Police Department will move from the Public Safety building near the heating plant, its home for the past 50 years, to a new location at 1 Everett Road. Barry Blogs on Rewiring the Brain In Psychology Today, MHC professor Susan R. Barry explains how Christmas gifts, curiosity, and brain circuits can play a role in neurological rehabilitation and recovery. Protecting Footprints on the Moon Outerspace archaeology expert Beth O'Leary '74 speaks about the need to protect historically important sites on the moon with the New York Times and on the Academic Minute. Best Practices in Public Safety Training This week, more than 100 firefighting and law enforcement professionals gathered at Fox Valley Technical College for a statewide training session on best practices in risk management concerning public safety.Wisconsin is one of the best states in the nation regarding emergency communication due to the standardization of policies and procedures, according to a national law enforcement expert. FVTC is the state’s training leader in these types of initiatives, once again reaffirming its important position in providing public safety programs.READ MORE (WFRV)>>>LEARN MORE ABOUT FVTC'S PUBLIC SAFETY EXPANSION>>> Men's Basketball Hosts Loyola Friday Night At 9 PM On ESPNU Men's Basketball The men's basketball team will host Loyola University in a nationally-televised game Friday night at 9 pm. Women's Basketball Hosts Marist On Thursday At Webster Bank Arena Women's Basketball Fairfield plays its first game of the season in Webster Bank Arena on January 12 hosting Marist at 7pm in a battle of undefeated MAAC teams. The game will be broadcast live on SNY in the Connecticut market, check local listings. Fairfield Men's Lacrosse Announces January 29 Prospect Day Men's Lacrosse Limited space available, so register early. Award-winning Writer, Scholar to Speak on Islamic World Longtime international correspondent Robin Wright will present a Stellyes Lecture, "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World," at Knox College on February 28. Men’s Hoops Edged At St. Mary’s Women’s Hoops Falls To Rowan Men’s Hoops Runs All Over Stevenson Football Earns Lambert Meadowlands Trophy Community input guides Cascade Campus bond projects Cascade Campus The campus has developed a clear plan, sculpted from community engagement efforts, to move forward with bond-funded projects, breaking ground in early 2013 Sylvania president kicks off winter term with ‘Fireside Chat’ for faculty, staff Employee Opportunities Linda Gerber, president of the Sylvania Campus, will host the first “Fireside Chat” of the winter term on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Targeted toward Sylvania faculty and staff, the discussion will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Sylvania TLC. Faculty and staff are encouraged to come and ask questions they want answered or discussed, and to bring their lunches. Beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Kate Chester, Sylvania’s Community Relations manager, at kate.chester@pcc.edu. Oregon Education Investment Board to hold meeting at Rock Creek General News The meeting, part of a statewide tour, will discuss the next steps to improve student success in Oregon’s public education system, from prekindergarten through to college and career readiness Expert: Martin Luther King’s Message Still Relevant Today News Releases As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, his legacy remains important because many of the struggles he fought for – health care benefits, high-quality education and a living wage for all Americans – are unresolved today. Marist College Continues Development of High-Performance Computing Platform Delivery of two new high-performance IBM z114 mainframes continue the successful Marist/IBM Joint Study program. Marist Hosts 800 for Molinaro Inauguration as New Era in Dutchess County Leadership Begins Marcus Molinaro, sworn in as Dutchess County Executive in ceremony at Marist College's James J. McCann Center, issues hearty "Go Red Foxes!" before turning to more weighty matters. 'Mathemagician' Arthur Benjamin to perform on campus Thursday At the free event, which is open to the public, he will demonstrate and explain his ability to compute more quickly than a calculator, among other feats. Byrna Kranzler, author of “The Accidental Anarchist,” to Speak at Geisel Library Jan.18 UC San Diego News Bryna Kranzler, the author of “The Accidental Anarchist,” a harrowing and amazing tale about an ordinary man who became a Russian revolutionary, will speak on January 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Seuss Room at the Geisel Library on the UC San Diego campus. UC San Diego Faculty, Students and Staff Join Forces in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Jan.15 UC San Diego News More than 500 members of the University of California, San Diego community will honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy by participating in San Diego’s 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Jan.15. The Sagehen Report: Week of January 9 Athletics The winter sports kicked back into action for the New Year, with the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams and the Men’s Basketball team all earning dramatic wins on the road at Cal Lutheran this Saturday. The Evolution of a Dream: A Legacy that Endures It was while presenting to children at Harrisonburg's Boys and Girls Club last year during James Madison ... Internship Search Orientation (1/11/2012) 01/11/2012 Start Date: 1/11/2012 Start Time: 4:30 PMEnd Date: 1/11/2012 End Time: 5:15 PMUnion College - Becker Career CenterStudents who wish to participate in on-campus internship recruitment opportunities must attend one of these hands-on programs. During this 45 minute program, you will search internship databases to identify employers who are looking for you and learn how to compete effectively for opportunities that stir your passion. Although many internships take place during the summer, part-time internship opportunities with local organizations are a great way to gain experience during the academic year. Numerous internship opportunities are already posted in HireU for you. We encourage you to begin your search and preparation early. Resume and Cover Letter Workshop (1/11/2012) 01/11/2012 Start Date: 1/11/2012 Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Date: 1/11/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion College - Becker Career CenterGet started on building your perfect resume and cover letter. Italian Table (1/11/2012) 01/11/2012 Start Date: 1/11/2012 Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Date: 1/11/2012 End Time: 2:00 PMUnion College - Messa HouseCome learn some Italian and discuss Italian culture with others who love it! 2012 Fall Term to Greece Information Session (1/11/2012) 01/11/2012 Start Date: 1/11/2012 Start Time: 12:55 PMEnd Date: 1/11/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - HumanitiesLearn about the 2012 Fall term to Greece through College Year in Athens from the faculty who has led the term. UACCB Considers Campus Mascot BATESVILLE - Some students are hoping 2012 may bring a new mascot to the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Founders Month Activities: Knox Marks 175th Anniversary Numerous events will be taking place in February -- on and off campus -- as Knox College observes the 175th anniversary of its founding. International Fair 2012 Knox College presents its 31st annual International Fair on Saturday, January 28, with an international buffet lunch and entertainment. Leading up to the fair, campus events will explore the theme, "Growing Up International." Please remember Robert E. Culligan in your prayers Our Community He was the patriarch of an extended St. Thomas family, a veteran of the Army's 10th Mountain Division, and a noted watercolorist. The Forestry/Bioenergy/Carbon Connection The increase in western wildfires over recent decades past can be attributed to accumulations of fuels and climate change that dries fuels and extends fire seasons. Silvicultural designed to reduce fuels while restoring other desirable conditions and providing a range of ecosystem services is an effective strategy for mitigating climate change. Fuel reduction treatments at a scale large enough to modify wildfire behavior will produce not only substantial quantities of wood to make consumer products and substitute for fossil energy but also additions to the workforce that will help revitalize rural economies. Forests also play a key role in the global carbon cycle by capturing, storing, and cycling carbon, functions that can be enhanced by active management. In addition to federal energy policy ambiguity (discussed earlier in “Towards a Cohesive Federal Policy for Wood Bionergy”) regulatory uncertainty for biomass energy production arises from the “carbon neutrality” debate about accounting for “biogenic” greenhouse gas emissions. A narrow focus on Clean Air Act implementation may overlook the carbon balance effect of sustainable forest management. Biomass utilization faces two economic challenges; neither is insurmountable. First, high costs of harvesting and transporting low-value biomass can be reduced with public subsidies. Benefits from avoided costs of wildfire suppression and site rehabilitation may exceed fuel treatment costs and create a rationale for subsidies. A policy choice is whether the subsidy should be merchantable timber, cash payments, or tax credits. The second challenge is long-term supply. Unless entrepreneurs can demonstrate reliable biomass supplies for 10 or 20 years, private capital is unlikely. On federal lands biomass supply planning is problematic, as are long-term contract mechanisms. Changes in agency policies could improve both problems. Large-scale restoration treatments in the short term provide a “triple win”: improved forest conditions, renewable energy feedstocks, and revitalized rural communities. The reduction of carbon emissions from burning wood in a boiler to make energy instead of open burning, whether in wildfires or slash piles, is a bonus. The long-term payoff from large-scale restoration treatments will be enhanced energy security, along with other benefits to society that ought to be mentioned in the same breath as treatment cost Fuels for Schools This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities associated with installing small-to-medium scale biomass heating systems in rural communities. The Northern and Intermountain Regions of the USFS partnered with six State Foresters nearly a decade ago, to implement a vision of small, distributed biomass systems in forested areas, thereby creating renewable energy, reducing open pile burning, and adding value to waste wood from fire hazard reduction and forest restoration. Through 17 installations in five states, Fuels for Schools gained a national reputation and has been a resource for numerous other states, as well as internationally. We have learned a tremendous amount about what works, where and why, and developed strategies to promote success. This unvarnished look at challenges overcome will include specific advice on developing and communicating fuel specifications, working with engineers, boiler manufacturers, and energy services corporations, locating alternative funding sources for projects, and working with air quality professionals on permitting. Sanpete Valley Clean Energy Project Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Fuels and Chemicals - Pyrolysis and Gasification The development of advance thermochemical technologies is critical for sustainable production of affordable biofuel, biopower and bioproduct from biomass. Thermochemical conversion processes are flexible and independent of feedstock. Currently, pyrolysis and gasification are promising thermochemical conversion processes that use heat and chemistry to produce bio-oil, syngas, bio-char and chemicals from a wide spectrum of biomass feedstocks, varying from woody and herbaceous biomass to agricultural and forest residues, oilseed crops, animal solid waste and urban residues. The biomass derived intermediates can further be processed in an existing infrastructure into drop-in fuels, blendstocks, and chemicals. The study presents an overview of these technologies and asses the opportunities and obstacles in the current state of the thermochemical conversion technology. Elusive Documents Master List Master list of elusive government documents, as identified by John Walters. These documents are important to the Utah State University community, the State of Utah, or the region in general. Please contact John to request the digitization of individual titles. Stage is Set for New Hampshire Republican Presidential Debate ABC Debates We are live from the Dana Center as anticipation builds for tonight’s debate. Following a 4 p.m. dinner break, students and ABC staffers are wrapping up last-minute preparations for the broadcast: our students are… Journalist for a Day: A Student's Experience at the Debate ABC Debates A garden sprung up on the grass outside Stoutenburgh Gymnasium, with big satellite flowers on stalks of wire and cable. The major networks, camped around the campus in big white microwave trucks, weren’t the only… TCC seeks hosts for 6 visiting Ukrainian officials, Feb 10 – 18 TCC is seeking volunteers to host 6 Ukrainian officials from February 10 – 18 as part of the Open World exchange program. The delegation consists of 3 men and 3 women—all highly accomplished up-and-coming leaders in Ukraine. 12.01.12 20:00 ATHLETIC - MBB at University of the Cumberlands - Thursday January 12, 2012 starting at 8:00 pm Magis Mixer! (January 12) We at Magis invite you to join our staff for a happy hour mixer, where you can connect with Magis staff, learn about our programs and meet other Magis participants. We will provide some light appetizers for everyone. Happy Hour prices are available until 5 p.m. Be sure to invite your Jesuit alumni friends and family! For more information, e-mail magis-rsvp@seattleu.edu. Daily Mass (January 12) One of the Seattle University Jesuits will lead mass in the Roman Catholic rite. All are welcome to join in this celebration! Carolina Silva SUVAIR Exhibition (January 12) Seattle University Visual Artist in Residence for 2011 Carolina Silva will present work created during her residency at Seattle University. On view: Jan. 9-Feb. 24 Reception: Thursday, Jan. 12, 5-8 p.m. Vachon Gallery Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (January 12) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Diabetes Study Shines Spotlight on Lifestyle Interventions An Emory University study published in the January issue of Health Affairs assesses real-world lifestyle interventions to help delay or prevent diabetes. Students become circus clowns, sleuths, travelers January Interim gives non-traditional learning opportunities [Football] Talton Named to BSN All-America First Team STERLING, Kan. – Sterling College senior and defensive back Mike Talton has been named to the 2011 Beyond Sports Network (BSN) All-America First Team for his play during the 2011 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) football season. University of Idaho Events for Jan. 9-15 MOSCOW, Idaho – The following is a list of University of Idaho sponsored events for the week of Jan. 9-15. Events will take place in Moscow, and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Monday, Jan. 9 Turning of the Wheel: “Communicating Communication through Black and White Photographs” 8 a.m. Idaho Commons, Reflections Gallery 875 S. Line St. in... Idaho’s Agricultural Research Enhanced through Multi-Million Dollar Endowments from Idaho Wheat Commission and Limagrain Cereal Seeds BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Wheat Commission today announced a plan to create two faculty research endowments with $2 million to the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to support Idaho’s 4,500 wheat growers and their $766 million-per-year harvest. In addition, Limagrain Cereal Seeds has agreed to collaborate with the college on breeding new wheat varieties for Idaho and... State of the State Response from University of Idaho President Duane Nellis MOSCOW, Idaho – Here is a statement from University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis in response to the education vision outlined by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter in today’s State of the State Address: “I’m heartened by Governor Otter’s emphasis on higher education in his budget. It’s also encouraging that the Governor – as outlined in his State of the State Address today – recognizes the ... Jazz Fest Announces New Commemorative Button Program MOSCOW, Idaho – The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival announced the creation of an exciting new commemorative button program, in celebration of the festival’s 45th anniversary year. The collectible buttons, featuring festival graphics, will allow the purchaser to receive discounts at area merchants during the month of February. People also can register to win prizes through the program, inc... [Men's Soccer] WHAC Champion Men's Soccer Opens Recruiting Class With All-Stater Swistock [Baseball] Reigning WHAC Champion MU Baseball Signs Trio For 2013 Grant to Korean American Studies Center to Fund Sa-I-Gu Conference The Korea Foundation has awarded $20,000 to UC Riverside’s Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies to support an April 28 symposium on the 20th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles Civil Unrest that devastated Koreatown. Super Bowl Advertising Expert Available for Interviews David Stewart, a professor of marketing at the University of California, Riverside, is available to do interviews regarding Super Bowl advertising. Matt Roloff to Speak on January 31 On Tuesday, January 31, Matt Roloff, best known for starring in The Learning Channel's reality show "Little People, Big World," will speak at Hampden-Sydney College. In over 225 episodes, tens of millions of people around the world have followed the lives and challenges of the Roloff family at their home in Oregon, but there is more to Roloff's story than the TV show and being a devoted husband and father of four children. His topic on the 31st is entitled, "Against Tall Odds: Being a David in a Goliath World." In the News: Dartmouth President Hopes to Apply Public-Health Lessons From Rwanda and Peru to Binge Drinking (The Chronicle of Higher Education) As the 32-member Learning Collaborative on High-Risk Drinking convenes in Austin, Texas, this week for its second meeting, the Chronicle of Higher Education interviewed President Jim Yong Kim about the project. Read more. Feature: The Beauty And Mystery of the Brain Art meets neuroscience this week at Dartmouth, with the Everett Dance Theatre's world premiere of Brain Storm at the Hopkins Center on Friday and Saturday, January 13 and 14. The performance combines dance, theater, and visual art; related public events begin Wednesday, January 11. Event: January 12: William H. Timbers '37 Lecture—"Our Foreign Affairs Constitution: The President, Congress, and the Making of International Law," with Oona A. Hathaway 4:30pm - 6pm, Rockefeller 2 Event: January 11: Film—Melancholia 7pm, Spaulding Auditorium Feature: Breaking Point Students studying solid mechanics at Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering put their studies to a hands-on evaluation, constructing model bridges for strength-testing. But it's the students' ability to accurately predict the experiment's outcome that's truly on the line. Student Withdrawals Current Students ... Bulldogs Continue Road Swing At Western On Wednesday General KIRKSVILLE, Mo. -Two big ballgames are on tap for the Truman basketball teams on Wednesday night. The Truman women will be looking to bounce back as they face Missouir Western at 5:30 p.m. while the men will look down the last place Griffons at 7:30 p.m. Both games are in St. Joseph and can be heard on 104.7 FM KRES. [Men's Soccer] Surf Academy Defender Reynoso Signs with Chargers DONALDSON – Luis "Lexi" Reynoso of San Diego, CA, has signed his NJCAA National Letter-of-Intent with the Ancilla College men's soccer team for the 2012 season. [Men's Basketball] Ancilla's Hampton Scores 46 in Loss to Jackson JACKSON, MI – Ancilla College freshman Andre Hampton's 46 points weren't enough as the Chargers suffered a 101-86 loss at Jackson Community College on Monday. [Women's Basketball] Jackson's High Octane Offense Too Much for Lady Chargers JACKSON, MI – The Ancilla College women's basketball team lost in a high scoring affair at Jackson Community College on Monday by the score of 145-73. [Men's Basketball] Historic Rivalry Continues The historic rivalry continues as Bethel hosts Grace. Clowes Hall Among World's Top 100 Theaters for Ticket Sales Butler Launches New Online Home for Butler Blue II Election 2012: Voter Trends to Watch in NH, Early Primaries As the election year heats up, Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie says the eventual Republican nominee and President Obama may likely face the same challenge in November: lack of voter enthusiasm and diminished turnout compared to 2008. Diabetes takes a heavy economic and educational toll on young patients Yale News While the health implications of diabetes are well understood, new research led by the Yale School of Public Health finds that the disease also comes with high non-medical costs for young patients in the form of lost education and future earnings potential Book: The Conversion of Scandinavia Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Yale one of first institutions to get powerful new DNA sequencing technology Yale News Yale University is one of three institutions to acquire new DNA sequencing technology that its creator says will allow researchers to sequence the entire human genome within 24 hours at a cost of just $1,000. At Yale, (future) female physicists to gather by the hundreds Yale News Yale will host the Northeast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, a event designed to to encourage female college students to pursue science beyond the undergraduate level, Jan. 13-15. Yale’s new microscope brings atoms’ identities into focus Yale News Yale’s acquisition of a powerful new transmission electron microscope (TEM) is expected to transform researchers’ ability to examine and manipulate atom-scale materials and devices on campus. SPICE to Host Fifth Annual Lubbock Open News Releases Texas Tech University, the Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence (SPICE), the Susan Polgar Foundation and the Knight Raiders will host the fifth annual Lubbock Open, a five-round Swiss system tournament, open to all ages. Stanford expert discusses North Korea's new leadership Since Kim Jong Il's death, North Korea has a young new leader: Kim's 28-year-old son Kim Jong Un. David Straub, who attended the seventh U.S.-Korea West Coast Strategic Forum in Seoul just days before Kim’s death, shares highlights from the forum and offers insight into the current North Korea situation. NATIONAL RECOGNITION Graduate programs in Nursing, Business named among best in nation Two graduate programs at East Carolina University have been named in the nation's top 20 online education programs in a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. 'WE ARE SPOT ON' New College of Business Dean speaks on achievements, challenges Dr. Stanley G. Eakins was appointed dean of the East Carolina University College of Business on Jan. 3, replacing Dr. Frederick Niswander who now serves as ECU's vice chancellor for administration and finance. Law and Business Center to Explore Undocumented Entrepreneurs The Western New England University Law and Business Center for Advancing Entrepreneurship will host a presentation on “Undocumented Entrepreneurs: Business Structure and Immigration Compliance” by David Weber, assistant professor at Creighton University School of Law, on Tuesday, January 24, beginning at noon in the Blake Law Center Commons. The event is free and open to the public. Weber’s lecture will address the unique legal and financial issues faced by undocumented entrepreneurs. He will explore the business planning, formation, tax liability, financing, and local/state licensing, and compliance problems that undocumented entrepreneurs may face. Prior to joining Creighton’s faculty, Weber worked at the law firm of Fredrickson & Byron, P.A., in Minneapolis, where he did corporate work including work in mergers and acquisitions and general corporate counseling and entity formation with a focus on undocumented entrepreneurs. In addition, Weber has served and consulted with many nonprofits specifically regarding the issues that arise when unauthorized immigrants become business owners. The Western New England University Law and Business Center for Advancing Entrepreneurship was established to provide graduate business and law students with an opportunity to offer practical consultation to entrepreneurs. The initiative uses the combined resources of the School of Law and College of Business to foster new business development. For more information about the Center or the speaker series, call 413-796-2030 or visit www.wne.edu/lawandbusiness. Get Ugly for a Good Cause On Feb. 25, the ninth annual Ugly Disco will take everything bad and ugly from the ‘70s and turn it into something good. All proceeds from this year’s party benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. GED, ESL classes to start in Sulphur Springs Paris GED, ESL classes to get under way soon [Women's Basketball] Women's basketball remains winless in KCAC Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordDecember was a tough month for the Bethany College women's basketball team. The Swedes lost six in a row that month, four of which were KCAC contests. [Men's Basketball] Bootcamp for men's basketball pays off with two conference wins Sarah HawbakerLindsborg News RecordBethany College Head Men's Basketball Coach, Clair Oleen, says his team's midseason Colorado boot camp is again paying dividends for the Swedes. The Bethany College men's basketball team has won three of their last four games. [Football] Allen and Fambrough named to 2011 BSN All-American Team Theron "Junior" Allen, a junior running back from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Alex Fambrough, a senior kicking specialist from Tyler, Texas, have been named to the 2011 Beyond Sports Network All-American Team. [Spirit Squads] Bethany Swedes Cheer Clinic to be held on February 4 The Bethany College Cheer and Dance team, along with former NFL cheerleader Shannon McKain Oleen, are hosting a cheer clinic on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Hahn Gymnasium. [Women's Basketball] Featured Athlete of the Week - Tanya Garner Name: Tanya GarnerSport: BasketballPosition: ForwardHometown: Chapman, KansasMajor: Health and Physical Education FIU hosts 21st Annual Breakfast to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Arts and Culture Florida International University’s Office of Multicultural Programs and Services will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a two-week long celebration inspired by King’s life and work. The MLK Commemorative Celebration between Jan. 11 and Jan. 25 is one of the most anticipated annual FIU events [...] Guests@Geneva Renowned authors, composers and speakers will visit Geneva during the spring semester. Study confirms new strategy in fight against infectious diseases SJC Announces Spring Program for Children 10 steps to make a notes buddy the first day of class The first day of class can be a bit awkward. Making a friend/notes buddy eases the tension by breaking the ice and giving you someone to contact in case you can't make it to class for some important reason. So what are the steps to making the connection without seeming like a stalker? 1. Wear clothes that reflect what a college student should wear. Don't overdress or under dress.2. Get to class about 5-10 minutes early to get the advantage of a good seat by a potential notes buddy. read more Waves Men's Volleyball Opens 2012 Season Waves men's volleyball opened the 2012 season last weekend with a pair of matches versus Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association rival and the #13-ranked Lewis University Flyers on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7 and 8. New Test Spots Early Signs of Inherited Metabolic Disorders UC San Diego News A team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Zacharon Pharmaceuticals, have developed a simple, reliable test for identifying biomarkers for mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), a group of inherited metabolic disorders that are currently diagnosed in patients only after symptoms have become serious and the damage possibly irreversible. Roche Funds Drug Discovery Projects at UC San Diego UC San Diego News The new UC San Diego-Roche Extending Innovation Network (EIN) program has been launched with selection of its first three research projects at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Pick Up the Cell Phone, Drop the Pounds UC San Diego News Cell phones aren’t just for talking any more. Surfing the web, storing music and posting to Facebook have all contributed to the near-mandatory use of a cell phone. How about using that cell phone to lose weight? Future Florida senator Freeze Frame Polical science major Nathaly Pena transcribes her notes at the FIU Bookstore.”I’d love to be a senator for the State of Florida and move on to be an ambassador,” she says. World Renowned Composer, HSU Distinguished Alumnus, HSU Hall of Leaders Inductee Dies Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive Students, staff, faculty and members of the public are invited to register as potential bone marrow donors. Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide now available The UCSC Recreation Department's Winter Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide is now available. Diamond Ford Named Southland Conference Player of the Week Women's Basketball Texas State women's basketball guard, Diamond Ford has been named Southland Conference Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday. This is the second time this year, and third time in her career Ford has won the award. Basketball Ticket Deals Announced for Southland Conference Play Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball San Marcos, Texas – The Texas State University Department of Athletics is excited to offer its 4-Game Flex Pack—a buy three, get one free ticket package for Southland Conference play at Strahan Coliseum. Auburn University programs named to U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural Top Online Education Program Honor Roll Academic achievements AUBURN - Online graduate programs in Auburn University's College of Education and Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were named honor roll programs in U.S. News and World Report's first-ever Top Online Education Program rankings. Those named to the honor roll ranked in the top third among their peers in four categories; there were no numeric [...] Moody Gallery Opens Faculty Biennial Exhibition Connections The Sarah Moody Gallery of Art will open its 2012 Faculty Biennial Exhibition on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 6-8 p.m., and will feature works from current and emeritus faculty. UA Faculty Share Insights for 2012 in Educated Guesses Cover Story From new apps to doomsday hysteria and beyond, UA faculty weigh in on what to expect in 2012. Here are some highlights from 2012 Educated Guesses. Faculty/Staff Notes for 2011 Accolades Faculty and Staff Notes consist of publications, performances/exhibits, appointments, awards and elections that occurred for UA faculty and staff in 2011. Names of UA faculty and staff are in bold. Gymnastics Team Opens Season on Jan. 13 News The defending NCAA and SEC Champion Alabama gymnastics team opens its season Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum against Georgia. UA in the News: January 7-9, 2012 UA in the News UA/LSU students volunteer for service project in New Orleans – Tide football players visit cancer patients – UA National Alumni Association hosts fans at event – Million Dollar Band heads to New Orleans – UA to help drive Tuscaloosa area economy in 2012 – Gadsden Center hosts open house – UA student directs political campaign – Experts comment on redistricting, violent crime and law school issues – and more… 12.01.12 18:00 ATHLETIC - Women's basketball at University of the Cumberlands - Thursday January 12, 2012 starting at 6:00 pm The Relationship Been Gender Role Adherence and Self-Complexity in a College Sample Media Consumption and Body Image in Male College Students Recruiting Spanish-Speaking Latino Families in the Cache Valley The Role of Ethnicity in the Relationships Between Family Caring and School Liking The Role of Gender in the Relationships Between Family Caring and School Liking Grapplers finish 1-3 at Maranatha Baptist duals The Lakeland College wrestling team went 1-3 at the Maranatha Baptist Bible College Duals on Saturday. The grapplers recorded a 48-9 win over Maranatha Baptist, but fell to No. 17-ranked University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 34-10, Wheaton College, 27-22 and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 31-16. Senior Robby Frias and sophomore Grant Franson led the team with a 3-1 record at the 149 and 125-pound weight classes, respectively. Freshmen Eduardo Orihuela (133) David Galarno (174), Jeremy Kroeger (184) sophomore Brent Steudel (157) and junior Joel Frias (141) went 2-2 on the day. Lakeland was without junior Ryan Renon, who is ranked ninth in the nation's most recent poll. The grapplers return to action on Jan. 14 as they travel to the Cornell Invite in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. Schwarz NAC Player of the Week for second-straight week, fourth time this season Junior Jake Schwarz has been named Northern Athletics Conference men's basketball student-athlete of the week for the second-straight week and fourth time this season. The 6-foot-5 forward garnered the weekly award again after averaging 30.7 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game. Schwarz scored a career-high 42 points against Finlandia University on Jan. 4 and is the NAC's and nation's third leading scorer (28.2 ppg). Schwarz shot 57.1 percent from the field and hit 10-of-21 3-point shots to help lead the Muskies to a 3-0 record in last week's play. He hit 18-of-19 free throws and recorded his fourth double-double of the season on Jan. 7 against Rockford College with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Sheboygan, Wis., native ranks fifth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage (51.6) and 24th in free throw percentage (89.0). � Big Ten Network to air two IU-connected 'Impact the World' segments Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/11/2012) 01/11/2012 Start Date: 1/11/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/11/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Internship Search Orientation (1/10/2012) 01/10/2012 Start Date: 1/10/2012 Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Date: 1/10/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - Becker Career CenterStudents who wish to participate in on-campus internship recruitment opportunities must attend one of these hands-on programs. During this 45 minute program, you will search internship databases to identify employers who are looking for you and learn how to compete effectively for opportunities that stir your passion. Although many internships take place during the summer, part-time internship opportunities with local organizations are a great way to gain experience during the academic year. Numerous internship opportunities are already posted in HireU for you. We encourage you to begin your search and preparation early. Common Hour Meeting - Strategic Plan Revision (1/10/2012) 01/10/2012 Start Date: 1/10/2012 Start Time: 12:55 PMEnd Date: 1/10/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - F. W. Olin CenterAn open meeting for the campus community with representatives of the College's senior staff to discuss plans for revision of the College's strategic plan during the upcoming year. 2012 Fall Term to Ireland Information Session (1/10/2012) 01/10/2012 Start Date: 1/10/2012 Start Time: 12:45 PMEnd Date: 1/10/2012 End Time: 1:50 PMUnion College - HumanitiesLearn about the 2012 Fall term to National University of Ireland, Galway. Exhibit: The Merchant & The Leviathan: Photographs of a Global Shipping Industry (1/10/2012) 01/10/2012 Start Date: 1/10/2012 Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Date: 1/10/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Visual ArtsUnion College - Visual ArtsRoom: Burns Arts Atrium GalleryThe Department of Visual Arts is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by James Burleigh Morton, Union class of 2010. James Burleigh Morton was one of Union’s Thomas J. Watson Fellows for 2010-2011. This prestigious fellowship funded a year-long project of travel photographing the global shipping industry using a large-format 4x5 camera. Morton’s photographs, exhibited here in printed form for the first time, take us across several continents, from South Korea to Australia, and from India to Romania. The wide range of works exhibited here reveals the depth of the photographer’s fascination with the many dimensions of contemporary maritime shipping. Morton shows us everything from ship-building to ship salvage, from monumental vessels to everyday details. He also introduces us to the human side of this complex industry with a series of engaging portraits. The stunning digital prints are incredibly rich in detail, color, and texture. They show this young photographer’s dedication to the medium of photography, his passionate interest in maritime culture, and his ability to captivate the eye with form and color. Men's Basketball Game Time Changed To 9 PM On Friday Night Men's Basketball The game time for the men's basketball game on Friday, January 13 was changed to 9 pm and will be aired live on ESPNU. Women's Basketball Moves To 4-0 In MAAC With 52-48 Victory Over Siena Women's Basketball Senior Desiree Pina finished with 13 points for the Stags. “Couch Potato Pill” Might Stop Heat Stroke Too In a new study published today in the journal Nature Medicine, scientists discovered what they believe is one of the first drugs to combat heat stroke. AICAR – an experimental therapy once dubbed the “couch potato pill” for its ability to mimic the effects of exercise in sedentary mice – protected animals genetically predisposed to the disorder and may hold promise for the treatment of people with enhanced susceptibility to heat-induced sudden death. How Many Lives Could a Soda Tax Save? A group of scientists at UCSF and Columbia University estimates that slapping a penny-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages would prevent nearly 100,000 cases of heart disease, 8,000 strokes and 26,000 deaths every year. "ER" Producer and Physician to Address Future of Emergency Care in America John Maa, MD, an assistant professor in the UCSF Department of Surgery, and Neal Baer, MD, executive producer of TV's "ER" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," will address "The Futre of Emergency Care in America - Doctors as Storytellers" on January 11 in Cole Hall on the Parnassus campus. Dennis Stevens Named Provost/Dean of the Faculty Dr. Dennis G. Stevens has been named Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Hampden-Sydney College. Dr. Stevens is currently Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College at Randolph College. He will assume his new position on July 1, 2012. King Day Convocation 2012 Konrad Hamilton, associate professor of history and chair of the program in American Studies at Knox College will give the convocation address at Knox's 2012 Martin Luther King Day Convocation on Monday, January 16. Sheesley Presents Art Exhibit at Knox College Students hear painter and photographer Joel Sheesley discuss his artistic journey and inspiration as his exhibit "A Content of Sorts" debuts on the Knox campus. Conversation Cafe gears up for a second term at Southeast Employee Opportunities Sit back, laugh, meet someone new, and watch an entertaining show. All the while you will practice speaking English and learn more about the many cultures that are present in this city Film festival sheds light on African Diaspora experience Cascade Campus This year’s Cascade Festival of African Films, one of the longest running of its kind in the U.S. at 22 years, features appearances by two young directors who focus on the lives of Africans newly arrived in the United States Cascade Campus, Wisdom Arts Academy welcome Year of the Dragon Cascade Campus 'Flying Dragon, Dancing Phoenix' will feature an evening of traditional Chinese music and dance provided by members of Wisdom Arts Academy, a local Chinese-American cultural and artistic organization Renowned authors, composers and speakers will visit Geneva during the spring semester. Renowned authors, composers and speakers will visit Geneva during the spring semester. Students go deep into the Grand Canyon to examine the river that waters the West Twelve sophomores spent two weeks rafting through the Grand Canyon, immersed in the issue that will determine the future of the West: Is there enough water to go around? Stanford symposium, exhibits, talk by Gloria Steinem commemorate Ms. magazine's 40 years Stanford University will mark the 40th anniversary of Ms. magazine with a winter quarter series of events titled "Ms. at 40 and the Future of Feminism." The keynote address, on Jan. 26, will be delivered by founding editor Gloria Steinem. Fall Commencement 2011 Recap and Photo Gallery January 2012 'Stomp' returns to IU Auditorium with new surprises Big Ten Network to air two IU-connected 'Impact the World' segments AXIS Residency at JMU Focuses on DisABILITY in Dance The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts in cooperation with various constituencies at James Madison University will host AXIS Dance ... Spring enrollment up at CSC Jan 9, 2012 Chadron State College began the spring semester this week with an enrollment increase. On Monday, the first day of classes, 2,686 students were enrolled at CSC, a 2.95 percent increase over the 2,609 students enrolled on the first day of the spring 2011 semester. CSC's full-time equivalency, a figure derived from total processed credit hours, had an even larger proportional increase at 5.92 percent. "It pleases us that an increasing number of students continue to capitalize on the value of CSC's quality programs," said Dr. Randy Rhine, CSC vice president for enrollment management and student services. CSC's master's degree programs continue to be a driver of the growth, with a 7.09 percent increase of head count and an 11.81 percent upsurge in FTE. A total of 574 students are enrolled in the courses. Rhine expects the enrollment numbers to continue upward this spring as a number of courses begin later in the semester. A rising enrollment trend has been occurring at CSC since 2006, with an overall increase near 30 percent during that period. [Women's Basketball] Laura Johnson Named MCC Player of the Week The Mid-Central College Conference announced its basketball players of the week on Monday and Bethel's Laura Johnson was named the winner on the women's side. Jan 9: University Service Corps Planning Meeting Jan 9: Free Monday at the Natural History Museum of Utah Jan 6 - Jan 31: Hallside Gallery Fine Art Photography by Bijan Rasekhi Jan 9: Painting Club Exhibition: John Erickson Portraits Decatur High School girls win national contest and visit from actress and best-selling author Danica McKellar Five Decatur High School girls won a national competition sponsored by DeVry University’s HerWorld Program. The contest challenged high school junior and senior girls across the country to invent a new use for existing products. Portable Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall makes stop in Miramar When Tom and Dee Twigg created their first portable Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, they didn't expect that more than a decade later, they'd be traveling around the country with it."I had no idea we'd be here," said Tom Twigg, a Vietnam veteran who lives in St. Cloud.Several walls later, the Twiggs are on tour across the country, with their most recent stop bringing them to DeVry University's Miramar campus. Learning Commons announces dates for technology workshops TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Beginning Monday, January 30 Tallahassee Community College's William D. Law, Jr. Learning Commons is assisting returning adult students by offering a series of technology workshops. TCC receives anonymous $100,000 pledge for healthcare campaign TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The TCC Foundation started the New Year with incredibly exciting news when it received a $100,000 pledge towards its Healthcare Provision and Excellence Campaign from an anonymous donor. UCLA faculty experts advisory: American sentenced to death in Iran Iranian American Amir Mizraei Hekmati, 28, who was arrested in Iran and accused of spying for the CIA has been sentenced to die by an Iranian court. UCLA has experts. Alumnus Scott Derman's Evil Dr Porkchop Toy Designer Scott Derman ('05) talks about designing this toy for "Toy Story 3" with his team at Mattel. Watch the video. Ten for ’12 It was a good year to be an Anteater sports fan in 2011, and 2012 promises to be the same, if not better. Here are 10 stories to follow. Former Assembly speaker and S.F. mayor Willie Brown to talk at MLK symposium Politician Willie Brown will deliver the Dr. Joseph L. White Lecture as part of UC Irvine’s 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium. His talk, “California & Our Nation,” will highlight four days of activities honoring King’s legacy. UTSA Professor Andrew Tsin honored by peers as AAAS fellow UTSA interior design students participate in mentoring program [Women's Basketball] Lady Warriors Down Bethany 80-50 STERLING, Kan. – In a traditional rivalry game, the Sterling College Lady Warriors continued their recent dominance of the Bethany College Swedes, downing Bethany 80-50 on Saturday night at the Gleason Center with hot shooting from the field. [Men's Basketball] Stutzman Breaks All-Time Career Three-Point Record STERLING, Kan. – Sterling College's Trenton Stutzman (6-0 SR Guard) broke the Warriors' all-time career three-point record of 252 made three-point baskets on Saturday night. With his first three-point basket of the game, Stutzman passed Michael Moncrief (2000-2004) and moved into first place on the all-time career list. Stutzman ended the night with four three-point baskets in the 71-76 Warrior loss to the Bethany College Swedes, and now has a career total of 256 made three-point baskets. Thu, Jan 26 at 9:00am First Year Experience (FYE) Spring Welcome Orientation in the North / South Lounge UCLA faculty experts advisory: New Hampshire primary New Hampshire voters go to the polls Jan. 10 in the nation's first GOP presidential primary. UCLA has experts. Keeping Electronics Cool A University of California, Riverside engineering professor and a team of researchers have made a breakthrough discovery with graphene, a material that could play a major role in keeping laptops and other electronic devices from overheating. First class of CU-Boulder undergrads enrolls in new Journalism Plus program As a new year and the spring semester begin, the University of Colorado Boulder is welcoming the first class of journalism students entering under a new undergraduate degree structure called “Journalism Plus” that CU officials say will create better journalists, better news content and, over time, a more informed society. Currently, more than 45 new students are expected to enroll for spring semester under the new Journalism Plus requirements. Journalism Plus stipulates that students supplement their journalism degree requirements with an additional field of study in a specific arts and sciences discipline, an approach that Journalism Director Chris Braider says will make better journalists and communication professionals, better university students and better citizens. “Journalism Plus ensures that the journalists and communicators CU produces will not only possess the updated skills they need to create and deliver messages, but will also possess the analytical abilities, research tools and knowledge of a subject to communicate something of value in those messages,” Braider said. “Our students will understand, with depth and context, the content they will create as journalists. We think this will set them apart from other journalism programs across the nation.” Journalism and Mass Communication will continue to grant the Bachelor of Science degree in one of five sequences: advertising, broadcast news, broadcast production, media studies, and news-editorial. Under the new requirements, students also will enroll in a 30- to 33-credit-hour additional field of study, the equivalent of work in a major in a discipline of their choice – anything from English, physics and history to political science, environmental studies or film studies. Journalism Plus at CU-Boulder CU-Boulder faculty members discuss the Journalism Plus curriculum and how it prepares studentsTopic: Academics, Journalism, News JournalismLearning & Teachingvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Study indicates hail may disappear from Colorado's Front Range by 2070 Summertime hail could all but disappear from the eastern flank of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by 2070, says a new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the University of Colorado Boulder’s Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Less hail damage could be good news for gardeners and farmers, said lead author Kelly Mahoney, a research scientist at CIRES, but a shift from hail to rain can also mean more runoff, which could raise the risk of flash floods. “In this region of elevated terrain, hail may lessen the risk of flooding because it takes awhile to melt,” Mahoney said. “Decision makers may not want to count on that in the future.” For the new study, published this week in the journal Nature Climate Change, Mahoney and her colleagues used “downscaling” techniques to try to understand how climate change might affect hail-producing weather patterns across Colorado. The research focused on storms involving pea-sized and smaller hailstones on Colorado’s Front Range, a region that stretches from the foothill communities of Colorado Springs, Denver and Fort Collins up to the Continental Divide. Colorado’s most damaging hailstorms tend to occur further east and involve larger hailstones not examined in this study. In the summer in Colorado’s Front Range above about 7,500 feet, precipitation commonly falls as hail. Decision makers concerned about the safety of mountain dams and flood risk have been interested in how climate change may affect the amount and nature of precipitation in the region. Mahoney and her colleagues began exploring that question with results from two climate models, which assumed that levels of climate-warming greenhouse gases will continue to increase in the future, from about 390 parts per million in the atmosphere today to about 620 parts per million in 2070. But the weather processes that form hail, like thunderstorms, occur on much smaller scales than can be reproduced by global climate models. So the team “downscaled” the global model results twice: first to regional-scale models that can take regional topography and other details into account, then again to weather-scale models that can resolve individual storms and even the cloud processes that create hail. The regional-scale topography step was completed as part of NCAR’s North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program. Finally, the team compared the hailstorms of the future, from 2041 to 2070, to those of the past, from 1971 to 2000, as captured by the same sets of downscaled models. Results were similar in experiments with both climate models. “We found a near elimination of hail at the surface,” Mahoney said. In the future, increasingly intense storms may actually produce more hail inside clouds, the team found. However, because those relatively small hailstones fall through a warmer atmosphere, they melt quickly, falling as rain at the surface or evaporating back into the atmosphere. In some regions, simulated hail fell through an additional 1,500 feet of above-freezing air in the future as compared with the past. The research team also found evidence that precipitation events over Colorado become more extreme in the future, while changes in hail may depend on the size of the hailstones -- results that will be explored in more detail in ongoing work. Mahoney’s postdoctoral research was supported by the Postdocs Applying Climate Expertise, or PACE, program administered by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and funded by CIRES Western Water Assessment, NOAA and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. PACE connects young climate scientists with real-world problems such as those faced by water resource managers. Co-authors of the new paper include James Scott and Joseph Barsugli of CIRES and NOAA, Michael Alexander of the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory and Gregory Thompson of NCAR. CIRES is a joint institute of CU-Boulder and NOAA. Contact: Kelly Mahoney, 303-497-5616Kelly.Mahoney@noaa.gov Jane Palmer, CIRES media relations, 303-492-6289Jane.Palmer@colorado.edu “In this region of elevated terrain, hail may lessen the risk of flooding because it takes awhile to melt,” said Kelly Mahoney, a research scientist at CIRES. “Decision makers may not want to count on that in the future.”Environment, Natural SciencesDiscovery & Innovation, Discoveries & Achievements, Research Collaborations First class of CU-Boulder undergraduates enrolls in new ‘Journalism Plus’ program As a new year and the spring semester begin, the University of Colorado Boulder is welcoming the first class of journalism students entering under a new undergraduate degree structure called “Journalism Plus” that CU officials say will create better journalists, better news content and, over time, a more informed society. Currently, more than 45 new students are expected to enroll for spring semester under the new Journalism Plus requirements. Journalism Plus stipulates that students supplement their journalism degree requirements with an additional field of study in a specific arts and sciences discipline, an approach that Journalism Director Chris Braider says will make better journalists and communication professionals, better university students and better citizens. “Journalism Plus ensures that the journalists and communicators CU produces will not only possess the updated skills they need to create and deliver messages, but will also possess the analytical abilities, research tools and knowledge of a subject to communicate something of value in those messages,” Braider said. “Our students will understand, with depth and context, the content they will create as journalists. We think this will set them apart from other journalism programs across the nation.” Journalism and Mass Communication will continue to grant the Bachelor of Science degree in one of five sequences: advertising, broadcast news, broadcast production, media studies and news-editorial. Under the new requirements, students also will enroll in a 30- to 33-credit-hour additional field of study, the equivalent of work in a major in a discipline of their choice -- anything from English, physics and history to political science, environmental studies or film studies. Students admitted prior to spring 2012 have until May of 2016 to earn a degree under the former requirements, or they can elect to complete the Journalism Plus degree requirements. The changes, say CU-Boulder Provost Russell L. Moore, were deliberate and in line with CU’s larger goals for its students. “We want CU-Boulder students to be both knowledgeable and engaged in the world they live in,” said Moore. “So the goal for us was never to make journalism go away, but to pair it with a discipline that would add the depth of knowledge of a liberal arts degree to the skills developed in a journalism curriculum. I think this is going to answer a call we’ve heard from media professionals -- don’t just send us skilled graduates, send us graduates who can interpret and understand the information they gather with some depth and context.” At a practical level, Braider says, this will mean better, more contextual reporting to inform and shape our democratic society. “In this model, science writers will possess first-hand knowledge of the sciences they report on,” Braider said. “Reporters covering government or business will bring an in-depth knowledge of political science and economics to the events they chronicle. Advertisers and graphic designers will explore the full range of expressive arts on which their professions rely.” As Journalism Plus is implemented, more students will be admitted directly to Journalism and Mass Communication as freshmen. The university is continuing on a path to creating a new interdisciplinary college or school of information, communications, journalism, media and technology, which will one day house journalism and companion disciplines in an environment of sharing, innovation and scholarship. Journalism and Mass Communication continues to be accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education for Journalism and Mass Communications. In two years, the accrediting council will make a determination on accreditation for the following four years. Contact: Christopher Braider, 303-492-4364 Bronson Hilliard, 303-735-6183 Journalism and Mass Communication will continue to grant the Bachelor of Science degree in one of five sequences: advertising, broadcast news, broadcast production, media studies and news-editorial. Under the new requirements, students also will enroll in a 30- to 33-credit-hour additional field of study, the equivalent of work in a major in a discipline of their choice -- anything from English, physics and history to political science, environmental studies or film studies.“Our students will understand, with depth and context, the content they will create as journalists," said Journalism Director Chris Braider. "We think this will set them apart from other journalism programs across the nation.” Journalism Journalism Plus at CU-Boulder Learning & Teaching, Teaching Innovation, Undergraduate Educationvar switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({publisher:'dr-ab13ac53-73e2-de14-de15-814771a7bbf3'}); Research: New cores from glacier in the eastern European Alps may yield new climate clues iSchool and VPA to Sponsor Talk on Information & Communication Technology By: J.D. Ross(315) 443-3094The School of Information Studies (iSchool) along with College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Department of Art, Design, and Transmedia are sponsoring a talk given by Susan P. Wyche, entitled “Exploring Technology Use & Design for Marginalized Users."The talk will be held at at Noon on Tuesday, January 17, in Hinds Hall's Katzer Room (347).Wyche, a Computing... Rush University Medical Center Successfully Moves Patients into New Hospital Building After more than seven years of planning and three years of construction, Rush University Medical Center successfully moved approximately 200 patients into the Tower, Rush's new, 14-story, state-of-the-art hospital building, located at Ashland Avenue and the Eisenhower Expressway. New Cores from Glacier in the Eastern European Alps May Yield New Climate Clues Researchers are beginning their analysis of what are probably the first successful ice cores drilled to bedrock from a glacier in the eastern European Alps. Nanoparticles Hold Promise as Vehicle for Drug Delivery In the images of fruit flies, clusters of neurons are all lit up, forming a brightly glowing network of highways within the brain. It's exactly what University at Buffalo researcher Shermali Gunawardena was hoping to see. Researchers Identify that Environmental Exposure to Organochlorines May Impact Male Reproduction Melissa Perry, Sc.D., M.H.S., professor and chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the GW School of Public Health and Health Services and adjunct associate professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, led an observational study indicating that environmental exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and p,p'-DDE (the main metabolite of the insecticide DDT) can affect male reproduction. The research was published online on Dec. 21, 2011 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. New Technology Will Help Detect Breast Cancer Earlier The University of North Dakota and Neomatrix LLC have signed an agreement to develop technology for the early detection of breast cancer using UND technology based on cancer indicators and the company's HALO device. 'Stomp' returns to IU Auditorium with new surprises Former dean Bailey Inducted Into Pi Gamma Mu Hall of Fame Learning Technology Program to host talk on ‘Liberating Your Learning: LMS and the Training Website’ See/Hear/Do The presentation and discussion will be held this evening in McNeely Hall. Leadership Academy offers six free classes to help you ring in the new year right Faculty & Staff Learn CPR, build healthy eating skills and more. St. Thomas School of Law receives membership in the American Association of Law Schools University News The membership caps the school's 10th anniversary year. Glenn Caruso earns another $70,000 for charities and scholarships as first two-time football Coach of the Year award winner University News He also was named Coach of the Year following the 2010 season. ?????Please remember Dale Scott Armstrong in your prayers Our Community He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII in the South Pacific, and as the official scorekeeper for the St. Thomas men's basketball team for 35 years. Men's Basketball: Lafayette 65 vs Navy 63, (F) Lafayette @ Navy. Annapolis, Md. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Students, faculty and staff of St. Norbert College will celebrate and serve on "Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off," the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 16. The event... Whitworth Executive VP Michael Le Roy elected president of Calvin College Whitworth Executive VP Michael Le Roy elected president of Calvin College Whitworth Executive VP Michael Le Roy elected president of Calvin College Driving to a Better Future Release Date: January 9, 2012 'Stomp' returns to IU Auditorium with new surprises Daily Mass (January 10) One of the Seattle University Jesuits will lead mass in the Roman Catholic rite. All are welcome to join in this celebration! Blood Drive (January 10) Give Blood. Get Cookies. Be a Hero. The Puget Sound Blood Center's bloodmobile will be parked in the Bellarmine Turnaround (closed 12:20-1:30 p.m.). Make an appointment online at Puget Sound Blood Center. Carolina Silva SUVAIR Exhibition (January 10) Seattle University Visual Artist in Residence for 2011 Carolina Silva will present work created during her residency at Seattle University. On view: Jan. 9-Feb. 24 Reception: Thursday, Jan. 12, 5-8 p.m. Vachon Gallery Imagining the World: International Photo Competition (January 10) Selected student photography from Seattle University travel abroad programs and from international students studying at SU 2001-2011. On view: Jan. 9–March 9 Reception: TBD Kinsey Gallery Alumni Downtown Breakfast 2012 (January 10) Alumni Downtown Breakfast 2012: Featuring SU & UW Men’s Basketball Coaches Cameron Dollar & Lorenzo Romar Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Metropolitan Ballroom in the Sheraton Hotel on 1400 6th Avenue in Downtown Seattle Network with fellow alumni and come support your team! Join us for breakfast and a panel discussion between Cameron Dollar, head coach, Seattle University Redhawk Men’s Basketball and Lorenzo Romar, head coach, University of Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball, moderated by Steve Raible, co-anchor at KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. The teams face off on the court that evening! General seating. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. Tickets are $40.00 per person; Student rate $20.00 Register today by clicking here! A portion of the proceeds to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Hosted by Seattle University’s Office of Alumni Relations Oberlin Club of Philadelphia ? Obies Night Out at The Mission Grill Start Date: Jan 26 2012 5:00PMEnd Date: Jan 26 2012 8:00PMLocation: The Mission Grill, 1835 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PAEvent Type: Happy Hour, Description: The Mission Grill Second Half Scoring Drought Results in Loss for Women’s Basketball HIRAM, OHIO – A 16-0 opponent scoring run in the second half resulted in a 62-41 loss for the Hiram College women’s basketball team at the hands of Wittenberg University tonight (Friday, Jan. 6) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers have dropped six straight [...] Men’s Basketball Upset Bid of No. 17 Wabash (Ind.) College Falls Short HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College men’s basketball team fell short of No. 17 nationally-ranked Wabash (Ind.) College, 77-70, tonight (Friday, Jan. 6) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers had their six-game winning streak snapped and are now 8-4 overall and 1-2 in the [...] Women’s Basketball Defeated by No. 7 DePauw (Ind.) University HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College women’s basketball team suffered a 71-32 loss against No. 7 nationally-ranked DePauw (Ind.) University today (Saturday, Jan. 7) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] Following today’s game, the Terriers drop to 4-9 overall and 1-4 in the NCAC. The Tigers improve to 11-1 [...] Men’s Basketball Beats DePauw (Ind.) University Behind Watkins’ 27 Points HIRAM, OHIO – Senior guard Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) scored a game-high 27 points to pace the Hiram College men’s basketball team in a 67-51 win against DePauw (Ind.) University today (Saturday, Jan. 7) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers improve to 9-4 overall [...] Women’s Soccer Earns Team Academic Award HIRAM, OHIO – For the 13th consecutive academic year, the Hiram College Women’s Soccer Program has qualified for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s Team Academic Award for producing a team GPA above a 3.0 for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Terriers achieved a 3.04 GPA for the year, rebounding from the a fall [...] Lakeland elevates Brender to associate dean at Japanese campus Alan Brender, a veteran of international higher education, author and former journalist, has been named associate dean at Lakeland College Japan (LCJ). Brender has been LCJ's interim associate dean for the last year. He has worked in several capacities for Lakeland since 2006, also serving as LCJ's director of external relations. He has scheduled classes, recruited teachers and assisted with student registration, recruitment and counseling for the college. As associate dean, Brender will lead the academic programs and the administrative operations for Lakeland's Tokyo campus. He is responsible for academic offerings and supervision of faculty, the day-to-day administrative operations of the campus and external relations with the Japanese government, the U.S. Embassy and other universities and organizations in Japan. As external affairs director, Brender negotiated an agreement with a Japanese university to exchange students, to coordinate faculty development and to cooperate in a number of other ways. As part of LCJ's community outreach program, he also established and manages a non-degree bearing continuing education program at LCJ called Open College and coordinates a monthly free lecture series. Brender has been involved with international education for most of his life. He has 25 years of experience in higher education, having taught at the University of Maryland, Temple University, Waseda University, Kyorin University, Hitotsubashi University and Lakeland. He has also held administrative posts in writing, recruiting and alumni relations at several of these institutions. Brender has taught or worked in education in Kenya, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and Malaysia. The author and contributor to more than 20 books, Brender worked for The Chronicle of Higher Education as the Japan/Korea correspondent for five years, writing nearly 100 published articles and working with ministry of education officials and university presidents in both countries. Brender give presentations annually to American university administrators and students visiting Japan on Fulbright grants on the status of Japanese higher education. He also has been a judge determining which Japanese students should receive Fulbright grants to attend universities in the U.S. Brender has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) from Columbia University, where he also did graduate work in both the School Journalism. He has a doctor of education specializing in English as a second language from Temple University. LCJ is located in the central part of Tokyo and was formed in 1990. Prior to earning a two-year associate's degree, many LCJ students enroll in a one-year program that teaches English skills, including speaking, reading, writing and learning to study critically and analytically. Approximately 30 percent of LCJ students are non-Japanese, representing 25 different countries. Many LCJ graduates transfer to Lakeland's primary campus in Wisconsin to complete their bachelor's degree. Rewarding Thin Students January 9 - Andrea Moosreiner, RD, a research dietitian in the CTSI’s Translational Research Unit, discusses a controversial proposal to combat childhood obesity. WTMJ-AM Tournament Focuses on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy January 9 - Marcie Berger, MD, assistant professor of cardiology and director of electrophysiology, discusses a heart condition that affects some young athletes, often with deadly consequences. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Rabies Case in Cape Cod; Doctors Using “Milwaukee Protocol” January 9 - Rodney Willoughby, MD, professor of pediatric infectious disease, developed the Milwaukee Protocol, which is now being used to treat a rabies patient near Boston. Cape Cod Times Auburn University to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with weeklong tribute Community AUBURN - Auburn University will host a weeklong tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Monday, Jan. 16, through Friday, Jan. 20, with the theme "The Time is Always Right to do What's Right: One Auburn, One Community." Highlights of the week will include a scholarship breakfast, guest speakers, lectures, student performances and community [...] [Women's Basketball] Better Late Than Never as Lady Pilots Continue Winning Ways Tip-off time was supposed to be at 1:00 pm Saturday in a big showdown of highly ranked MCC foes Bethel and Marian… apparently the Lady Pilots didn't get the memo… It was at the 15:13 mark of the first half when the 10th ranked Lady Pilots decided to play ball, surging back quickly on a 15-4 run of their own and ultimately knotting the game at 28-28 on a Kristen Hicks layup at the 4:26 mark and then taking a 40-38 lead into the halftime break. After showing no signs of life early on, Bethel was sparked by the scoring of juniors Laura Johnson and Hicks, who combined for 26 of the BC first half points. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program: The MLK Day Community Choir and Keynote Speaker Walter E. Fluker Monday, January 16, 6:30pm Walter Fluker is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Ethical Leadership at Boston University School of Theology. Previously he served as executive director of the Leadership Center and the Coca-Cola Professor of Leadership Studies at Morehouse College. His recent publications include two volumes of a multi-volume series entitled The Papers of Howard Washington Thurman: Volume I My People Need Me and Volume II Christian, Who Calls Me Christian? (University of South Carolina Press, 2009, 2011); and Ethical Leadership: The Quest for Character, Civility, and Community (Fortress, 2009). Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders: Video Viewing Monday, January 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm This documentary reveals the movement in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s from the point of view of the courageous women who lived it and emerged as its grassroots leaders. Film by Joan Sadoff, Robert Sadoff, and Laura J. Lipson The film restarts on the hour in the Pugh Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reflections of a King and the Civil Rights Movement Monday, January 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Join us for a community lunch and discussion about the influence of the Civil Rights Movement. Tortoise species thought to be extinct still lives, genetic analysis reveals Yale News Dozens of giant tortoises of a species believed extinct for 150 years may still be living at a remote location in the Galápagos Islands, a genetic analysis conducted by Yale University researchers reveals. Francesca Trivellato named the Hilles Professor of History Yale News Francesca Trivellato, the newly appointed Frederick W. Hilles Professor of History, specializes in the social and economic history of Italy and Mediterranean Europe in the early modern period. Commentary: The recess problem's elegant solution Yale News In an article on the NPR website, Yale's Professor Akhil Reed Amar and Timothy Noah of The New Republic discuss how Congress and the U.S. president might avoid future furors over recess appointments. Timothy Snyder is appointed the Housum Professor of History Yale News Timothy D. Snyder, who has been named the Bird White Housum Professor of History, focuses his teaching and scholarship on modern East European political history. Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan is inaugural Singh Professor Yale News Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan, recently designated as the inaugural Dinakar Singh Professor of India and South Asia Studies, is noted for his interdisciplinary research focusing on the colonial and contemporary history and anthropology of forests and wildlife conservation in South Asia, particularly India. H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Campaign During Pandemic Bypassed Many U.S. Jails An Emory University study shows that fifty-five percent of U.S. jails did not receive any H1N1 vaccine in the 2009-2010 pandemic and thus were excluded from the national vaccine campaign. MassMutual and Western New England University to Hold Tenth Annual Academic Achiever Conference Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and Western New England University are teaming up to present the 10th annual MassMutual Academic Achiever Conference on Tuesday, January 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on the University’s Springfield campus. More than 400 Springfield public and private school students in grades 10 through 12 are scheduled to attend. The free conference, titled “Building Your Future,” is designed to give students the tools and knowledge to construct a blueprint for their education and careers. Workshops will touch on college and career planning, problem solving, and time and money management skills. MassMutual Academic Achievers earn an invitation to the conference by maintaining a “B average or better” for four consecutive marking periods during grades 10 through 12. “Choosing the career path that is right for you is half the battle in attaining a successful future,” said Nick Fyntrilakis, Assistant Vice President, Community Responsibility at MassMutual. “As part of the MassMutual Career Pathways program, the Academic Achiever Building Your Future conference strives to help students understand the many career opportunities that are available in financial services at MassMutual and beyond. Now in its fourth year, our Career Pathways program encourages local students to excel academically and helps to cultivate a strong workforce for our region.” This year’s conference will offer students a variety of hands-on activities in various fields, including financial services, business, information technology, broadcast communications, criminal justice, medicine, and the sciences. Workshops will also address the college admissions process, paying for college, making a good first impression, and financial skills. The keynote speaker for the conference luncheon will be Springfield native Derek Kellogg, head coach for the UMass men’s basketball team. “This annual event is an opportunity and a reward for Springfield high school students with strong academic performance. The many workshops they attend allow them to explore and prepare for a successful transition into college,” said Brian Zelasko, director of community relations for Western New England University. “Students have fun and learn from many experts in various fields, including several distinguished members of our faculty.” Other highlights of the conference include a video contest and a raffle featuring a laptop computer and other prizes. The snow date for the conference is Friday, January 13. Guests Search for Clues at Murder Mystery Dinner An evening of costumes, dancing, dinner and sleuthing are in store for those who attend a Murder Mystery Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in Tyler Van Dusen Commons at Alma College. Research Sheds New Light on Spider Courtship Behavior Research led by Alma College professor David Clark has shed new light on the courtship behavior of male wolf spiders. Campus Closed for Employee Training The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will be closed Monday, January 9, 2012 for employee training. Campus offices will reopen Tuesday, January 10 at 8am. Event: January 9: Book Arts Program—Letterpress Workshop Orientation 6:30pm - 9pm, Baker Library Room 23 Event: January 9: Pre-N.H. Primary Public Program: "America at a Crossroads: The Fiscal Challenges and a Way Forward," with the Hon. David M. Walker 4:30pm - 6pm, Filene Auditorium Feature: Impact on Business From learning from corporate failures to building better financial systems, the reach and real-world impact of research by the faculty of Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business is profound—and it resonates far beyond the classroom. 12.01.12 00:00 ART - Harold Winslow-Una Vision de la Mexicanidad - Thursday January 12, 2012 @ Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Harold Winslow was an African-American painter born in Dayton, Ohio in 1918. In 1940, frustrated by his limited opportunities to develop as an artist in the United States, he traveled to Mexico, draw... 12.01.12 00:00 ART - Nation of Nations - Thursday January 12, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery Using the foundational concepts of the Preface to Leaves of Grass and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, artist Marjorie Guyon has created a public art project examining the fundamental question, ... 12.01.11 00:00 ART - Nation of Nations - Wednesday January 11, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery Using the foundational concepts of the Preface to Leaves of Grass and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, artist Marjorie Guyon has created a public art project examining the fundamental question, ... 12.01.10 00:00 ART - Nation of Nations - Tuesday January 10, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery Using the foundational concepts of the Preface to Leaves of Grass and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, artist Marjorie Guyon has created a public art project examining the fundamental question, ... 12.01.09 00:00 ART - Nation of Nations - Monday January 9, 2012 @ Cochenour Gallery Using the foundational concepts of the Preface to Leaves of Grass and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, artist Marjorie Guyon has created a public art project examining the fundamental question, ... BSC's January Exploration Term offers students rich learning opportunities The January Exploration Term at Birmingham-Southern College gives students an exciting change of pace: new projects on campus that address a variety of interests, chances to go global with faculty members, creative research, internships, or opportunities to do independently contracted study experiences across the state and nation—all for academic credit. [Women's Basketball] Bunde's 30 not enough as Coyotes fall 72-71 to Southwestern WINFIELD – A game between two top notch teams comes down to just a couple plays that makes all the difference between a win and a loss. Tonight's game between the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes and the Southwestern Moundbuilders was no different. Poor free throw shooting by the Coyotes in the second half was their undoing as they dropped a 72-71 decision at Stewart Fieldhouse. [Men's Basketball] Upset bid falls just short for Coyote men against Southwestern WINFIELD – It was arguably the best 40 minutes of basketball for the Kansas Wesleyan Men's Basketball team in the last 11 games on Saturday night against Southwestern College at Stewart Fieldhouse. The upset minded Coyotes put together a furious charge in the second half but fell just short in an 88-84 decision to the Moundbuilders. [Women's Basketball] Women's Basketball: MMC Comes Up Short in Conference Opener to No. ... PULASKI, Tenn. - Despite holding the second-ranked Lady Bulldogs to single digits for nearly the entire contest, Martin Methodist women's basketball fell to Union University on Saturday afternoon, 71-64. Jessy Christopher and Vee Young both accounted for double-doubles in the affair, as four RedHawks entered double-figure scoring. [Men's Basketball] Men's Basketball: No. 8 Martin Methodist Outlasts Union University, 73-69 PULASKI, Tenn. - MMC men's basketball passed their first conference test of the season, earning a come-from-behind 73-69 victory at home over Union University. Ree McCrory led all scorers with 28 points, while James Justice turned in a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double. 2012 Fall term to Fiji Information Session (1/9/2012) 01/09/2012 Start Date: 1/9/2012 Start Time: 12:55 PMEnd Date: 1/9/2012 End Time: 1:45 PMUnion College - Lippman HallLearn about the 2012 Fall term to Fiji from the faculty leader. MESA Spanish Table (1/9/2012) 01/09/2012 Start Date: 1/9/2012 Start Time: 12:30 PMEnd Date: 1/9/2012 End Time: 1:30 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterEvery Monday during common lunch come to practice your Spanish . Chat with students and Professors in a relaxed and casual environment. Last day to add courses (1/9/2012) 01/09/2012 Start Date: 1/9/2012 Start Time: 8:30 AMEnd Date: 1/9/2012 End Time: 5:00 PMUnion College - Silliman HallMonday, January 9th is the last day to add courses without a late fee. Movie: The Ides of March (1/8/2012) 01/08/2012 Start Date: 1/8/2012 Start Time: 8:00 PMEnd Date: 1/8/2012 End Time: 10:00 PMUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterUnion College - Reamer Campus CenterRoom: AuditoriumWeekly Campus Movie Women's Basketball Hosts Siena On Monday Night At Alumni Hall Women's Basketball After a pair of MAAC road contests, Fairfield returns to Alumni Hall to host Siena at 7pm. The Stags have won seven of their last eight games. Men's Basketball Comes Up Short In 53-51 Decision At Manhattan Men's Basketball The men's basketball fell two points short in a 53-51 setback against Manhattan College. [Men's Basketball] Mustangs Buck Royals Fullerton, CA- On Saturday, Hope International started down early, came back and held the lead late, but saw the Master's catch them and then hold on. In the end, the Mustangs defeated the Royals 59-58 in overtime. Senior Steve Jurich grabbed more than half of HIU's rebounds with 19. He added 15 points as well. [Women's Basketball] Dorton and Company Hold Off Mustangs Fullerton, CA- On Saturday, Hope International picked up their first GSAC win of the season as they held off The Master's 73-64. Senior Samera Dorton dominated the game with 21 points and 21 rebounds. Senior Lauren Salazar was no slouch herself with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Vote for Ryan White and Tony Bishop for the 2012 All-Star Game in Denmark Men's Basketball Hey Bobcat fans! Everyone please some time out to support two of our former Bobcats. GO VOTE for RYAN WHITE and TONY BISHOP for the 2012 All-Star Game in Denmark!!! Bobcats Fall to Northwestern State, 83-68 on the Road Men's Basketball Natchitoches, La. – Texas State battled against Northwestern State on the road today, but fell to the Demons 83-68 at Prather Coliseum. The Bobcats fall to 7-8 overall and 0-2 in conference play. The Demons improve to 8-7 overall and 1-0 in league play. India Johnson's Put Back Jumper Gives Women's Basketball 70-68 Win Over Northwestern State Women's Basketball India Johnson hit a put back jumper in the lane with 10.3 seconds to go, to give the Texas State women’s basketball team to a 70-68 victory over Northwestern State, Saturday afternoon in Strahan Coliseum. Box Score l Notes Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Graham Harrell inducted as honorary members of Tau Kappa Epsilon at St. Norbert College Green Bay Packers quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Graham Harrell were officially inducted into the Sigma-Xi chapter of the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) International Fraternity, at St. Norbert College on... ASU’s Police Department Moves to New Location The Alabama State University Police Department has moved into a new and improved facility that will allow the department to protect and serve students, staff, faculty and the community better. ASU’s Police Department Moves to New Location The Alabama State University Police Department has moved into a new and improved facility that will allow the department to protect and serve students, staff, faculty and the community better. Second Annual ASU HBCU Conference to be Held in March Entrepreneurship experts from around the country will converge on Alabama State University’s campus in March for the second annual ASU HBCU Conference. Second Annual ASU HBCU Conference to be Held in March Entrepreneurship experts from around the country will converge on Alabama State University’s campus in March for the second annual ASU HBCU Conference. Law and Business Center To Host Extreme Business Makeover The Western New England University Law and Business Center for Advancing Entrepreneurship will host its Extreme Business Makeover on Wednesday, January 18. This event will feature a team of marketing and media experts offering advice to a company owner trying to devise a strategy for getting the message out about the value proposition of her business. The makeover recipient for the upcoming session is Witalisz & Associates, Inc. The event will run from noon until 1:30 p.m. in the NUVO Bank Community Room at 1500 Main Street. The event is free and open to the public, and will be of particular interest to entrepreneurs and small business advisors. Lunch will be served. Real estate has been one of the hardest hit industries in this challenging economy. As part of this event, experts will advise Westfield realtor Kathy Witalisz on how to effectively get her company’s message out to potential clients. The Western New England University Law and Business Center for Advancing Entrepreneurship was established to provide graduate business and law students with an opportunity to offer practical consultation to entrepreneurs. The initiative uses the combined resources of the School of Law and College of Business to foster new business development. For more information about the Center or the speaker series, call 413-796-2030 or visit www.wne.edu/lawandbusiness. Nov 1 - Jan 16: Hiring Student Leaders Jan 7: Utah FIRST LEGO League qualifying events In Memoriam - Jack Schaar After a recent diagnosis of cancer, Professor Emeritus Jack Schaar died on December 25. Temporary reduction in payroll taxes UC is implementing the temporary reduction in payroll taxes that President Obama signed into law in late December. Politics 2012: Knox Students Witness Iowa Caucuses Andrew Civettini and students in his Voting and Elections class observed the Iowa caucuses -- the first step in the process of selecting the 2012 Republican presidential nominee. Biomass Energy: Seeing the Forest Through the Trees Most interest regarding the generation of energy from woody biomass is focused either on producing electricity or liquid fuels for transportation. Current policy incentives at the Federal and state level drive this interest in energy developers. however, one-third of national energy consumption is in the thermal (heat) sector that includes both space and process heat. In the case of the West, many forested ecosystems need near-term restoration to reduce the potential of uncharacteristic wildfire yet the US Forest Service is severely underfunded to accomplish this end and current markets for the byproducts of restoration largely do not exist. A redesign of national and regional energy policy related to woody biomass could produce multiple objectives. The increased energy output in thermal-led energy production yields a higher value per ton for the biomass feedstock that can be used to fund landscape-scale forest restoration efforts. At the same time, wood-based thermal energy can significantly reduce energy costs at facilities currently using petroleum-based fuels such as heating oil or propane. This presentation will explore these concepts and provide a case study example from eastern Oregon. Report for 2011 URCO Funded Experiment: Development of Optimal Bubble-Seeding Microheaters to Study Nucleate Boiling Heat Transfer in Microgravity Native Utah Grasses for Biomass Considerable breeding and genetic research is currently dedicated to the development of warm-season perennial grasses, such as switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), as dedicated biomass crops. However, the Great Basin and other large regions of the western United States and World are dominated by cool-season grasses with special adaptations to salinity, drought, and other harsh conditions. A project was initiated to identify perennial grass species, genes, and traits needed for low-input b |
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