Releases
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Program for children in state custody recognized as ‘innovative‘
Tennessee‘s TennCare Centers of Excellence (COE) for Children in State Custody has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as being one of the six most innovative programs in the country. Read MoreJan 27, 2005
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Media fellowship on autism available at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ encourages active journalists to apply to attend its Council for the Advancement and Support of Education media fellowship, "Autism: Rates, Causes and Treatment," April 10-13, 2005, in Nashville, Tenn. Read MoreJan 26, 2005
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Public forum on tsunamis and other natural disasters offered by ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ and Adventure Science Center
The ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Center for Science Outreach and the Adventure Science Center are co-hosting a forum on tsunamis and other natural disasters Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The forum will be held at the Adventure Science Center in Nashville and is free and open to the public. Read MoreJan 26, 2005
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Kennedy Center receives Memorial Foundation gift
The ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development has received a $100,000 grant to expand the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Kennedy Reading Clinic and Behavioral Analysis Clinic to serve more families who might not otherwise be able to afford their state-of-the-art services. Read MoreJan 26, 2005
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Owen School ranked 31st in the world in rankings of business schools by the Financial Times
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´‘s Owen Graduate School of Management was ranked the 31st best MBA program in the world and 21st among those in the United States in rankings of business schools by the Financial Times, one of the world‘s leading business publications. Read MoreJan 24, 2005
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Panel to discuss how to keep the Americas secure
In the post-Sept. 11 world, security has become a more imperative and complex issue that spans across national borders. Read MoreJan 20, 2005
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Rogow discusses “First Amendment Life” at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
Bruce Rogow will relate his 40 years‘ experience practicing First Amendment law in the South to the role of the First Amendment in contemporary life during an upcoming ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ address. Read MoreJan 19, 2005
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VCH reading project receives $250,000 grant from media outlet
Thanks to a $250,000 grant from WTVF-NewsChannel 5, a reading program based at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children‘s Hospital at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ will be able to put more books into the hands of toddlers, infants and preschoolers in Middle Tennessee. Read MoreJan 19, 2005
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ mentoring program helps Nashville high school students prepare for college
Nashville-area high school students interested in attending college are invited to learn more about a free mentoring program Saturday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Corinthian Church in Nashville. Read MoreJan 19, 2005
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Learn about executive development opportunities at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´; business school information sessions set throughout the spring
Busy executives often put off professional development because schedules are already too tight or they can‘t afford to leave their jobs to go back to school full time. Representatives of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´‘s executive programs office and local alumni will be in Nashville and seven other cities in the region in the next three months to explain how successful business people can grow professionally without disrupting their career paths. Read MoreJan 18, 2005
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Rededication of Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center marks start of Black History Month
The rededication of the renovated home of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 1, kicking off a month of activity marking Black History Month. Read MoreJan 18, 2005
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Fat cats showcase artistic talents of individuals with disabilities
"The Fat Cat" is the unifying theme for an imaginative art exhibit opening Jan. 15 at the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Kennedy Center. The art was created by clients of Pacesetters, Inc., a nonprofit agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities at six centers across Tennessee. Read MoreJan 14, 2005
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Expert on prenatal and infancy home visits to speak at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Kennedy Center
How can the behaviors of low-income first-time mothers be changed to improve the lives of at-risk newborns? David Olds, professor of pediatrics, psychiatry and preventative medicine at the University of Colorado Health Center, will speak about simple strategies that make a positive difference in the lives of these mothers and their children at the ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development Thursday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m. Read MoreJan 14, 2005
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ professor to study relationship between foreign aid and democracy
A ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ political scientist will work with colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Virginia to measure the impact of U.S. foreign assistance on democracy-building efforts in more than 100 countries around the globe. "If we can pinpoint where the United States has been most successful, then we can target more carefully our foreign assistance to places such as Iraq, Afghanistan and other troubled nations, " said Centennial Professor of Political Science Mitch Seligson, who is also a Fellow of the Center for the Americas at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Read MoreJan 14, 2005
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Rhythm & Roots performance digs deep for uplifting show
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´‘s Rhythm & Roots Performance Company will celebrate its 10th anniversary by blending the past and present to create a high-energy, eclectic show called "Up From the Roots." Read MoreJan 13, 2005
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American Folklore Society taps ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´‘s Bill Ivey as president-elect
Bill Ivey, director of the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, is the new president-elect of the American Folklore Society. Read MoreJan 13, 2005
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Frank Parker named “national associate” by the National Academies
Frank L. Parker, the Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´, has been named a "national associate" by the National Academies, which includes the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. Read MoreJan 13, 2005
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Doster memorial service at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Friday; university to honor student-athlete Saturday
The family of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ student-athlete Kwane Doster is expected to attend an on-campus memorial service Friday to celebrate the life of the former Commodore football player. Read MoreJan 12, 2005
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ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ scholar: Government should educate public for stronger democracy, Robert Talisse will defend his book Democracy After Liberalism on Feb. 4
The U.S. government should take action to strengthen democracy by educating the public to be better citizens, argues ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ philosopher Robert Talisse in his new book. Read MoreJan 12, 2005
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Best-selling author, alumnus James Patterson returns to ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´
With nearly 30 books in print encompassing the mystery, suspense, science fiction, romance and children‘s genres, author James Patterson is virtually a household name. Local fans will have the opportunity to hear the prolific writer speak when he comes to ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ on Jan. 20 for the first Chancellor‘s Lecture of 2005. Read MoreJan 12, 2005