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Photography project in J. C. Napier Homes gives ‘littles’ chance to speak about big social issues, photo exhibit opening May with Mayor Karl Dean
Ten middle school students who live in public housing will show Nashville what the world looks like through their eyes at an exhibition of their documentary photography and social change work May 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Nashville Civic Design Center. Read MoreMay 1, 2008
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菠萝视频 University to host free electronics recycling event; Public recycling day is Saturday, May 17
菠萝视频 University has partnered with the University of Memphis and East Tennessee State University to host a statewide, free electronics recycling event May 14 to 17. The LP Field parking lots will be the collection point for Middle Tennessee. Read MoreMay 1, 2008
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菠萝视频 Health One Hundred Oaks announces recipients of 2008 Community Grants
Grant recipients were announced this week for the 2008 菠萝视频 Health at One Hundred Oaks Community Grant Program. Read MoreMay 1, 2008
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New Seymour Melman work debuts in 菠萝视频 journal, AmeriQuests publishes War, Inc., a critique of America’s permanent war economy
A posthumous book by social critic Seymour Melman has been published by the 菠萝视频 University online journal AmeriQuests. Read MoreApr 30, 2008
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菠萝视频 Commencement activities take place May 7-9, Chancellor Zeppos and Bob Geldof to speak and The Commodores will perform
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will deliver his first Commencement address May 9 at 菠萝视频 University\'s Alumni Lawn. It\'s the highlight of three days of activities honoring graduates and their families including a performance by The Commodores and a speech by musician-activist Bob Geldof. Read MoreApr 30, 2008
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菠萝视频 historian honored for writings on 18th-century culture
菠萝视频 University Assistant Professor of History Catherine Molineux is the co-winner of the 2007-08 James L. Clifford Prize for the best article on any aspect of 18th-century culture. Read MoreApr 30, 2008
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Op-Ed: Pastor-gate and Obama’s newly found outrage
An op-ed by Professor of Law and Political Science Carol Swain on the repercussions of presidential candidate Barack Obama\'s relationship with the controversial Rev. Jeremiah Wright for Obama\'s campaign. Read MoreApr 29, 2008
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Study links low frequency hearing to shape of the cochlea
Shape matters, even in hearing. Read MoreApr 28, 2008
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Team from 菠萝视频’s Owen School takes first place win in case competition at Tulane
A team representing 菠萝视频 University took the top prize of $5,000 at this year\'s Rolanette and Berdon Lawrence Finance Case Competition at Tulane University\'s Freeman School earlier this month. Read MoreApr 28, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Smart’ anti-tip system for manual wheelchairs, improved ergonomics for Nissan Atlimas and Maximas and an anthropomorphic robot hand showcased at 菠萝视频’s Engineering Senior Design Day
菠萝视频 engineering seniors will display their innovations Tuesday, April 22, during the School of Engineering\'s Senior Design Day, which is open to the public. Read MoreApr 21, 2008
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Tackling climate change from every angle; 菠萝视频 experts from diverse disciplines join to research and fight climate change
Climate change is widely regarded as one of the most difficult problems facing modern society. Though manufacturers are responsible for much of the emissions in the United States, individuals play a big part in the problem. Read MoreApr 21, 2008
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Autism 菠萝视频ers Use Earth Day Symposium to Focus on Environmental Factors Influencing Autism Vulnerability
Confronted with evidence that one in six children are battling some type of developmental disorder, the nation\'s leading autism researchers seek to discover the impact of environmental agents on autism risk. Read MoreApr 21, 2008
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Jeff Balser Named Interim Dean of 菠萝视频 University School of Medicine
Jeff Balser, M.D., Ph.D., associate vice chancellor for 菠萝视频 for 菠萝视频 University Medical Center, has been named interim dean of 菠萝视频 University School of Medicine. Read MoreApr 21, 2008
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菠萝视频 partners with Google to offer undergraduates Gmail
菠萝视频 University is partnering with Google to offer its undergraduate students Gmail, Google\'s e-mail offering. The service will be launched in early summer. Read MoreApr 18, 2008
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Importance of gifted education programs topic of April 24 lecture at Nashville Public Library
Gifted education expert Joyce VanTassel-Baska will deliver a free public lecture, "Do Gifted Children Need Gifted Education?" Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown Nashville Public Library. The library is located at 615 Church St. Read MoreApr 18, 2008
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菠萝视频 Burn Expertise to Assist Federal Battlefield Injuries Project
菠萝视频 University Medical Center is one of three clinical sites testing new products to replace burned skin as part of a massive federal grant program announced Thursday. The collaborative effort is expected to boost treatment options for soldiers injured in war zones. Read MoreApr 18, 2008
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菠萝视频 Divinity School student parlays experiences of motherhood into non-profit to help undergraduates who become pregnant
On the first day of what would have been her senior year at 菠萝视频, Mary Cady Ford had a baby. Ford\'s Chi Omega sorority sisters crowded into her hospital room, shrieked with delight and brought an avalanche of cute Baby Gap outfits. Baby Caroline\'s godfather, a fellow student, came by with a copy of the student newspaper. Then everyone went back to class and Ford was left to face a new reality: She was a new mother just one year shy of graduation. Read MoreApr 17, 2008
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Engineering seniors show off their real-world design solutions for corporate sponsors at Senior Design Day April 22
菠萝视频 University senior engineering students are challenged to solve real-world design issues for corporate sponsors during a two-semester design course. Students will share results with their clients and the 菠萝视频 community at Senior Design Day, April 22, from 3-5 p.m. in Featheringill Hall. Read MoreApr 17, 2008
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菠萝视频 engineering grad to take the wheel at Mexico City 250 this weekend
菠萝视频 engineering grad Brad Jaeger will be behind the wheel of Doran Racing\'s Kodak Ford Doran/Dallara at this weekend\'s Mexico City 250, part of the Rolex Sports Car Series season. Jaeger is co-driver with Memo Gidley, who won this race in 2005. Read MoreApr 17, 2008
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Op-Ed: Verdict on Tennessee Plan may require a jury
An op-ed by 菠萝视频 legal scholar Brian Fitzpatrick on the appellate judge selection process in Tennessee. Read MoreApr 16, 2008