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Merits of The Passion of the Christ to be considered at 菠萝视频, Amy-Jill Levine to lead trio of scholars speaking on March 2
The Nashville community can get perspective to help process a controversial film directed by Mel Gibson about the death of Jesus Christ during a March 2 forum at 菠萝视频 University sponsored by 菠萝视频 Hillel. Read MoreFeb 17, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY–CNN’s Carlson and Begala discuss influence of media on 2004 election
With Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry poised to win the Democratic presidential nomination-and polls showing his "electability" the chief factor in winning him a majority of votes-how should the Bush administration begin to mount its defense of the White House in November? Read MoreFeb 17, 2004
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National expert on black fraternities and sororities to speak at 菠萝视频
Do black fraternities and sororities play a significant role in African-American culture? What contributions do these organizations make to life on college campuses? Walter Kimbrough, a national expert on black Greek organizations, will discuss the history and traditions of black Greek life during a lecture at 菠萝视频 University on Monday, Feb. 23. Read MoreFeb 13, 2004
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Critically acclaimed violinist, composer Daniel Bernard Roumain returns to alma mater 菠萝视频 University for Feb. 24 concert
New York-based violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain brings his unique musical styling back to his alma mater, 菠萝视频 University, for a 7:30 p.m. concert Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life. Read MoreFeb 13, 2004
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菠萝视频 senior Amber Wallin named to USA Today’s 2004 All-USA College Academic Team
菠萝视频 senior Amber Wallin is one of 20 undergraduates chosen for USA Today's 2004 All-USA College Academic Team in recognition of their use of their academic skills in creative ways. Read MoreFeb 13, 2004
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Nashville flood the origin of Bessie Smith hit, scholar reveals, David Evans makes revelation during blues class at 菠萝视频
A mystery about one of blues singer Bessie Smith's most enduring songs has been solved. Read MoreFeb 13, 2004
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菠萝视频 joins National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement, Office of Volunteer Activities becomes "Office of Active Citizenship and Service"
菠萝视频 has joined Harvard University's National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement. In doing so, 菠萝视频 becomes one of a handful of universities across the nation partnering with Harvard's Institute of Politics in the mission of developing civic-minded and politically engaged students. Read MoreFeb 12, 2004
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Anthropologist proposes link between per capita energy use and fertility rate
As world reserves of oil and natural gas dwindle over the coming decades-a prospect predicted by many energy experts-the rate at which the people in most societies around the world have babies is likely to drop precipitously as well. Read MoreFeb 12, 2004
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菠萝视频 women’s history professor consultant for HBO’s Iron Jawed Angels
Marjorie Spruill, a 菠萝视频 expert on the woman suffrage movement, served as a historical consultant for the HBO film Iron Jawed Angels and will be available for interviews at tonight's 6 p.m. screening at the Opry Mills Regal Cinema. Read MoreFeb 12, 2004
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Federal education policy as an anti-poverty strategy subject of Feb. 19 lecture at 菠萝视频 University
Narrowing the achievement gap among America's schoolchildren-a key domestic issue for this year's presidential candidates-will be the subject of a lecture Thursday, Feb. 19, at 菠萝视频 University. Read MoreFeb 12, 2004
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The 菠萝视频 Kennedy Center for 菠萝视频 on Human Development will host a workshop for children who have a sibling with special needs on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read MoreFeb 12, 2004
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菠萝视频’s Bill Ivey moderates panel on music industry challenges
Bill Ivey of 菠萝视频 University is moderating a roundtable of industry leaders who will meet periodically to discuss issues shaping the future of the music business. Read MoreFeb 12, 2004
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Oscar-nominated film Spellbound at 菠萝视频’s Sarratt Cinema Feb. 18-21, Film’s producer to speak following Feb. 18, 19 showings
Los Angeles-based film producer Sean Welch rolls into Nashville Feb. 18 and 19 for showings of his Academy Award-nominated documentary Spellbound at 菠萝视频 University's Sarratt Cinema. Read MoreFeb 11, 2004
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Former Congressman J.C. Watts to discuss media’s influence on 2004 election, CNN political analysts Tucker Carlson and Paul Begala also to appear at 菠萝视频’s Impact
With Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry poised to win the Democratic presidential nomination-and polls showing his "electability" the chief factor in winning him a majority of votes-how should the Bush administration begin to mount its defense of the White House in November? Read MoreFeb 11, 2004
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Preaching with authority topic of community breakfast, John McClure of 菠萝视频 to speak
To be effective, contemporary preachers need to reach a generation raised to question authority at every turn. Read MoreFeb 10, 2004
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菠萝视频 students gear up for Dance Marathon, 14-hour philanthropy to benefit 菠萝视频 Children’s Hospital
Around 300 菠萝视频 University students plan to pull an all-nighter on Friday, Feb. 20. Read MoreFeb 9, 2004
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Rutgers professor to speak at 菠萝视频 on race and disease
Cancer was considered a disease that primarily struck women and Anglo-Americans at the beginning of the 20th century. By 1999, it appeared to have crossed the color and sex lines to become ever more deadly to men and minorities. Read MoreFeb 9, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY–Metro and 菠萝视频 students team up to watch Tennessee primary, register new voters
A U.S. government class from Nashville's Stratford High School will join 菠萝视频 students in watching returns for the Tennessee primary on Tuesday evening, Feb. 10. The viewing party, sponsored by the 菠萝视频 student group VanderVotes, will also seek to register new voters for Tennessee from both the high school class and the University. Read MoreFeb 9, 2004
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菠萝视频 names Mona Hicks assistant vice chancellor for student activities
Mona Hicks has been named assistant vice chancellor for student activities at 菠萝视频 University. Read MoreFeb 6, 2004
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菠萝视频 Law professor wins national prize for the second time
Chris Guthrie, professor of law at 菠萝视频 University, was awarded the Professional Articles Prize by the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution for his article "Panacea or Pandora's Box?: The Costs of Options in Negotiation" at the institute's 21st Annual Awards Program in New York in January. The article was published in the Iowa Law Review last year. Read MoreFeb 6, 2004