Releases
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Video: “Mu Lan & Poetry”
Watch streaming video of performance of "Mu Lan & Poetry" from Ingram Hall on the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Campus May 5. Read MoreMay 7, 2007
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‘Consciousness, Free Will, and God’ lecture at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ on May 4 (live Video at 3 p.m.); Third and final Templeton Lecture by Christof Koch
The last of a series of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University lectures dealing with the nature of consciousness and how it affects our views of religion, science, and philosophy has been moved to accommodate the overflow crowds that attended the first two. Read MoreMay 4, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ’s Senior Day – Event to be Webcast Live
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University alumnus and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ's Senior Class Day on Thursday, May 10, at 10 a.m. on Alumni Lawn. Senior Class Day, which starts with a ceremonial walk through the gates of the university at 9:30 a.m., is held the day before the university's commencement exercises. Read MoreMay 3, 2007
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ’s Graduate Program in Economic Development: Producing movers and shakers for half a century
The program at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University that helped give Muhammad Yunus to the world is a small but mighty wonder. The Graduate Program in Economic Development (GPED) has been producing ambassadors, finance ministers and heads of central banks around the world for 50 years. Read MoreMay 2, 2007
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Four elected to ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Board of Trust
The ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Board of Trust elected four new members during its spring meeting April 26-28. They are Claiborne P. Deming, Edith Carell Johnson, Douglas W. Shorenstein and graduating senior Andrew Wilson. Read MoreMay 1, 2007
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‘Centering Pregnancy’ is innovative approach to pre-natal care
They face nine months of watching their body change. Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but also a scary time. Read MoreMay 1, 2007
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Indy Pro Series is next stop for May ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ grad Brad Jaeger
Like many ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University seniors, Brad Jaeger will be on the career fast track once he graduates on May 11. Few will be able to keep pace with the mechanical engineering major. Read MoreMay 1, 2007
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Dyer Observatory offering Eyes on the Skies program for teachers; A realistic look at how scientists explore the final frontier
Dyer Observatory is offering two opportunities this summer for teachers of fifth to twelfth grade to attend professional development workshops about astronomy. Workshops will be held June 18-22 and July 9-13 at the observatory. Read MoreApr 30, 2007
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Illegal immigration hurts African Americans; ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ professor believes Congressional Black Caucus is ignoring the issue
New research by a ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ professor of law and political science found that illegal immigration is hurting African Americans and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is not doing enough about it. Read MoreApr 30, 2007
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Bluebird on the Mountain series launches third season; May show to spotlight Kim Carnes, Dana Cooper and Greg Barnhill
The popular Bluebird on the Mountain concert series begins its third season at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Dyer Observatory with a show featuring Kim Carnes, Dana Cooper, and Greg Barnhill. The 2007 series — which includes six concerts — runs from May 12 to Oct. 13 and will showcase nearly two dozen of Nashville's premier singer-songwriters. Read MoreApr 27, 2007
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Gordon Gee delivers ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Commencement address on May 11; Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to speak on May 10 Senior Class Day
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ's class of 2007 will celebrate their last days together during Commencement activities May 9-11, centered on Chancellor Gordon Gee's annual Commencement address on May 11. Read MoreApr 27, 2007
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Cosmologically speaking, diamonds may actually be forever
If you've ever wondered about the ultimate fate of the universe, Lawrence Krauss and Robert Scherrer have some good news...sort of. Read MoreApr 25, 2007
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Survey: Peruvians support democracy but skeptical of political system; Latin American Public Opinion Project releases report in Lima
Democracy has solid majority support in Peru yet still lags behind most other Latin American countries, according to a survey by the Latin American Public Opinion Project released in Lima, Peru. Read MoreApr 23, 2007
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Non-invasive biopsy technology, smart home controller, unmanned aerial vehicle among innovations to be showcased at the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ School of Engineering Senior Design Day.
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ engineering seniors soon to graduate will demonstrate their readiness to tackle real-world engineering problems by showcasing their innovations on Tuesday, April 24, during the annual School of Engineering "Senior Design Day." Read MoreApr 23, 2007
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Investing in college: How to pick the right school at the right price; ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ professor sorts through the confusion of choosing a college
College is clearly an investment in a person's future. But how do you pick the right school for you and which school will give students and parents the best return on their investment? Read MoreApr 23, 2007
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Background information on student safety and security at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
A new Web site has been created to providde background information on student safety and security at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ. Visit the site to learn about campus safety and security procedures, services and resources. Read MoreApr 23, 2007
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ offering emergency text messaging, Opt-in service available to students, faculty and staff
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University has added an emergency alert text messaging service to help get information to students, faculty and staff during crisis situations. Read MoreApr 20, 2007
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University’s campuswide day of remembrance Monday honors Virginia Tech Hokies
²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Student Government (VSG) is sponsoring a campuswide day of remembrance Monday, April 23, during which students, faculty and staff are being encouraged to wear the Virginia Tech colors — maroon and orange — as a symbol of remembrance and hope. Read MoreApr 20, 2007
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The brain’s role in violence; ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ researcher examines how brain science could affect legal responsibility
A man with no prior history of sexual misconduct was caught trying to molest a child. A brain scan found that he had a large tumor pressing on his right frontal cortex. When the tumor was removed, he no longer wanted to molest children. A suicidal man tried to kill himself with a crossbow. When the arrow went into his skull, the damage done to his prefrontal cortex reversed his anti-social tendencies. Read MoreApr 19, 2007
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TIPSHEEET: ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ expert can talk about the Supreme Court’s decision on late-term abortions
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold a ban on a type of late-term abortion. The court found that the national Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act, passed in 2003, does not violate a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. Read MoreApr 18, 2007