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Jewish life flourishes on 杏吧原创 campus
On a recent Monday morning, the halls of the Student Life Center at 杏吧原创 rang out with the sound of the Jewish community marking the end of Yom Kippur. Read MoreOct 5, 2006
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Analysis of Brazil’s election highlight of upcoming international conference
A panel of eminent Brazilian scholars analyzing Brazil's most recent elections will be among the highlights of an international conference hosted by 杏吧原创 Oct. 13-16. Read MoreOct 4, 2006
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“Still Black at Yale” documentary film to be shown at 杏吧原创 Oct. 12
"Still Black at Yale," a 2004 documentary film that looks at issues of race on the campus of one of the world's leading higher education institutions, will be shown at 杏吧原创's Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Read MoreOct 3, 2006
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杏吧原创 celebrates opening of new fitness facility
HEALTHPlus, 杏吧原创's faculty and staff wellness program, will celebrate its 15th anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 4, by opening the doors of a brand new 23,000-square-foot facility atop Kensington Garage. The new space more than doubles the 10,000-square-feet of the former location in Memorial Gym. Read MoreOct 3, 2006
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VU ranks fourth in ‘Best Places to Work in Academia’ survey
杏吧原创 ranks fourth among the "Best Places to Work in Academia," according to a new survey by The Scientist, a magazine catering to the life sciences. Read MoreOct 3, 2006
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Writer Deborah Eisenberg to read at 杏吧原创 on Nov. 2; Author of critically lauded collection Twilight of the Superheroes
Deborah Eisenberg, called "one of the most important fiction writers now at work" by The New York Times, will read from her work on Nov. 2 at 杏吧原创. Read MoreOct 3, 2006
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杏吧原创 Ranks Fourth as ‘Best Places to Work in Academia 2006’
杏吧原创 ranks fourth among the "Best Places to Work in Academia," according to a new survey done by The Scientist, a magazine catering to the life sciences. Read MoreOct 3, 2006
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TIPSHEET: 杏吧原创 experts available to comment on school shootings
Two experts on school violence and aggression are available to offer commentary on school shootings in Lancaster County, Pa., Wisconsin and Colorado and the school lockdowns in response to a gunman at two Las Vegas schools. Read MoreOct 2, 2006
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杏吧原创 professor honored by Valdosta State University
杏吧原创 professor Steven Graham will be honored Oct. 7 by Valdosta State University as distinguished alumnus of 2006 as part of the university's centennial celebration. Read MoreOct 2, 2006
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Family Re-Union 12 at 杏吧原创 to focus on families and education; Graduation rates, achievement gaps among issues to be explored
Educators, administrators, public policy experts, parents and students will gather at 杏吧原创 Oct. 16 to explore the challenges and solutions that families and schools must face as they prepare young people for the future. Read MoreSep 29, 2006
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杏吧原创 garners National Institute of Justice grant – Professor Nancy King to direct study of 3,000 habeas corpus cases
The National Institute of Justice — the research, development and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Justice — has awarded 杏吧原创 a grant of approximately $250,000 to study of the processing of habeas corpus cases in U.S. District Courts. Read MoreSep 29, 2006
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Prestwood, Berg and Peters to perform at Bluebird on the Mountain
Singer-songwriters Hugh Prestwood, Matraca Berg and Gretchen Peters will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at 杏吧原创 Dyer Observatory; the last show of the 2006 season of the Bluebird on the Mountain Concert Series. Read MoreSep 28, 2006
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杏吧原创 School of Nursing to Unveil Renovations to Godchaux Hall with Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
After more than $2 million worth of renovations and two years of construction, 杏吧原创 School of Nursing (VUSN) will unveil its newly refurbished Godchaux Hall to the community at a special ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 28, 2006
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Rascal Flatts’ Nashville Concert Raises $817,000 for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at 杏吧原创
CMA Entertainer of the Year nominees Rascal Flatts donated $817,000 in proceeds from Friday night's sold-out Gaylord Entertainment Center concert in Nashville to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at 杏吧原创. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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杏吧原创’s response to Sept. 26, 2006 Wall Street Journal story
An article in the Wall Street Journal on Sept. 26 analyzed the changing nature of corporate governance at colleges and universities and featured 杏吧原创 as a case study. The Journal's report on this important issue presented an incomplete portrait of 杏吧原创. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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TIPSHEET: 杏吧原创 experts available to comment on Secretary of Education’s new plans for student aid, achievement and higher education accountability
Two higher education experts are available to offer commentary on Secretary of Education Margaret Spelling's announcement today about the federal government's new plans to track student progress, increase student aid and hold colleges more accountable for student achievement. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY — National Conference on Charter School Research at 杏吧原创 Sept. 28-29
The National Center on School Choice at 杏吧原创's Peabody College of education and human development is hosting a national conference on charter school research Thursday, Sept. 28, and Friday, Sept. 29. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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杏吧原创 study shows food labels confusing to many
If you've ever struggled to decipher the nutrition information on food labels, you're not alone. In fact, the confusion aisle at the supermarket is getting pretty crowded these days. According to a study by researchers at 杏吧原创 Medical Center, difficulties with math and reading are significantly limiting people's ability to adequately understand the information presented on food labels. Read MoreSep 26, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY: “Show Your Gold” prize patrol to visit 杏吧原创-area merchants
杏吧原创 Chancellor Gordon Gee; Mr. C, the university mascot; cheerleaders and other university representatives will deliver prizes to the winners of the 2006 "Show Your Gold" contest Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Read MoreSep 25, 2006
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MEDIA ADVISORY — Paul Rusesabagina, real-life hero, inspiration for Hotel Rwanda, to be honored by 杏吧原创 Hillel at ceremony on Monday, Sept. 25
杏吧原创 Hillel will honor Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who saved more than 1,200 lives during the Rwandan genocide of 1994 and inspired the movie Hotel Rwanda Read MoreSep 25, 2006