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Award-winning director Michael Moore to speak at 菠萝视频 University Oct. 4
菠萝视频 University will host director Michael Moore at Langford Auditorium Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. All tickets for the event are sold out. Read MoreSep 30, 2011
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Drug-like molecules aimed at improving treatment of Parkinson鈥檚
Drug-like molecules described by 菠萝视频 researchers could lead to Parkinson's treatments with fewer side effects. Read MoreSep 30, 2011
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Folate may lower breast cancer risk for some
Low folate levels may increase a premenopausal woman鈥檚 risk of developing breast cancer. Read MoreSep 29, 2011
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Effective leaders and ‘dirty hands’ topic of 菠萝视频 lecture
Nannerl Keohane will discuss 鈥淭he Responsibilities of Leadership and the Problem of Dirty Hands鈥 Oct. 6 during a lecture sponsored by the Cal Turner Program at 菠萝视频 Divinity School. Read MoreSep 28, 2011
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Statement on non-discrimination policy and student groups
One of the requirements to be a registered student organization at 菠萝视频 is that student organizations鈥 constitutions be in compliance with the university鈥檚 nondiscrimination policy and that they sign a statement that they will comply with the policy. Some student religious organizations have raised concerns about how the policy… Read MoreSep 27, 2011
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Expert source on FEMA funding freeze available to media
菠萝视频 University researcher James Fraser has done extensive research on FEMA, buyouts and flood mitigation policies and is available to talk to media about the recent freeze on FEMA funding. Read MoreSep 26, 2011
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Statement from 菠萝视频 University
As a higher education institution, 菠萝视频 encourages and supports diversity of thought and opinion among our students, faculty and staff 鈥 this is one of the cornerstones of an academic environment. We also recognize that student organizations help enrich the out-of-classroom experience for our campus community and want to be… Read MoreSep 15, 2011
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Where Were You on 9/11?
It has been a decade since the 9/11 terrorists attacks, in which more than 3,000 people died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. But time has not fully healed the wound: Don鈥檛 we all remember where we were that day? The View invited members of the 菠萝视频 community to share their stories, and we have captured a few of them here. Read MoreSep 9, 2011
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Infants at risk for autism could benefit from motor training
Early motor experiences can shape infants鈥 preferences for objects and faces, new research indicates. The study supports evidence that early motor development and experiences contribute to infants鈥 understanding of their world and implies that when motor skills are delayed or impaired 鈥 as in autism 鈥 future social interactions could be negatively impacted. Read MoreSep 9, 2011
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菠萝视频 launches new accounting program focused on valuation
The 菠萝视频 Owen Graduate School of Management has launched a new master of accountancy program that focuses on preparing students for a highly sought-after career in valuation services for an international public accounting firm. The MAcc Valuation program is currently recruiting students to join the first class starting in August of 2012. Read MoreAug 31, 2011
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To succeed, Libyan rebel leaders must not repeat mistakes made in Iraq
Rebel leaders need to keep in mind what Iraqi leaders did well and not so well after overthrowing Saddam Hussein鈥檚 regime, according to Mike Newton, a 菠萝视频 University international criminal law expert and adviser to the Iraqi government and the Iraqi Special Tribunal. Read MoreAug 23, 2011
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菠萝视频 students return to campus Aug. 20, move-in will be green
菠萝视频 University will begin welcoming first-year students to campus first thing Saturday morning, Aug. 20, when move-in begins at 7 a.m. at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, 菠萝视频鈥檚 first-year student community. Read MoreAug 19, 2011
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Time to anticipate and adapt to climate change
Despite the uncertainties surrounding climate change, it is time to start developing effective strategies to keep the nation鈥檚 transportation systems and other critical infrastructure running. Read MoreAug 19, 2011
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鈥楻obust’ link between preschool, language and literacy
Preschool teachers鈥 use of sophisticated vocabulary and analytic talk about books, combined with early support for literacy in the home, can predict fourth-grade reading comprehension and word recognition. Read MoreAug 18, 2011
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New 鈥榖ionic鈥 leg gives amputees a natural gait
A new lower-limb prosthetic uses the latest advances in computer, sensor, electric motor and battery technology to give it bionic capabilities. Read MoreAug 17, 2011
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Commonly prescribed antibiotic may not be best for kids’ MRSA
菠萝视频ers at 菠萝视频 find less commonly prescribed drug is more effective in treating MRSA skin infections in children. Read MoreAug 15, 2011
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Listen: Daniel Patte on Christianity
Join Daniel Patte, professor of religious studies and professor of New Testament and early Christianity, as he talks about his involvement with the Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity and about how his views of biblical interpretation and Christianity have changed over the years. Patte edited and contributed to the Dictionary. Read MoreAug 9, 2011
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Kidney dopamine regulates blood pressure, life span
菠萝视频 University Medical Center investigators have demonstrated that dopamine produced outside the brain 鈥 in the kidneys 鈥 is important for renal function, blood pressure regulation and life span. Read MoreAug 5, 2011
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Designing diamond circuits for extreme environments
There is a new way to design computer chips and electronic circuitry for extreme environments: make them out of diamond. Read MoreAug 4, 2011
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New tool to i.d. support needed by children with intellectual disabilities
Determining what children with intellectual disabilities need to thrive by building on their strengths and interests is the aim of a new federally funded project in the Department of Special Education. Read MoreJul 28, 2011