Releases
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MEDIA ADVISORY-Al Franken to discuss "Lies, Liars and Parody" at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
Al Franken, a political satirist and author of the best-selling book Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, will speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University on Monday, Nov. 17, as part of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ's ongoing Project Dialogue series. Read MoreNov 13, 2003
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Cook named associated dean for engineering research and graduate studies
Professor of Electrical Engineering George E. Cook has been named associate dean for research and graduate studies for the ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ School of Engineering. Read MoreNov 12, 2003
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"InsideOut" explores Islam and Christianity through dance and discussion
Learn more about the history and culture of both Islam and Christianity and the efforts of a prominent dance choreographer to bring the two faiths closer together at the next InsideOut of the Lunch Box discussion Nov. 20 at War Memorial Auditorium. Read MoreNov 11, 2003
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GM donates EV-1 electric car to ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
Engineering students at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ received one of the world's most energy-efficent production automobiles as General Motors presented the School of Engineering with an electric EV-1 car recently Read MoreNov 11, 2003
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Rep. Jim Cooper fights blindness with bill, supports ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ model for diabetic screening
Recognizing diabetes as the leading cause of adult blindness, U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper introduced legislation today to expand patient access to new eye screening technology that helps curb this tragic and preventable disease. Read MoreNov 10, 2003
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ students win National Society of Hispanic MBAs case competition
A team of students from the Owen Graduate School of Management at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University took first place honors in this year's National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) case competition, held in conjunction with the society's 14th annual conference and career expo in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., last week. Read MoreNov 10, 2003
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Nazi medical experiments and medical ethics subject of final 2003 Holocaust Lecture at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University
In the last installment of this year's Holocaust Lecture Series at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University, Arthur J. Caplan will speak on "The Morality of Evil: Lessons from Nazi Medical Experiments." Read MoreNov 10, 2003
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MEDIA ADVISORY-Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize-winner for "Angels in America," to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
Tony Kushner, a playwright who won the Pulitzer Prize and two Tony Awards for his two-part stage work "Angels in America" and critical acclaim for his prescient "Homebody/Kabul," which explores geopolitics in Afghanistan, will appear at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University for an upcoming address. Read MoreNov 10, 2003
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Tony Kushner, Pulitzer Prize-winner for "Angels in America," to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
Tony Kushner, a playwright who won the Pulitzer Prize and two Tony Awards for his two-part stage work "Angels in America" and critical acclaim for his prescient "Homebody/Kabul," which explores geopolitics in Afghanistan, will appear at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University for an upcoming address. Read MoreNov 7, 2003
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Board game spoof Ghettopoly to be debated at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ forum
Poverty, drug addiction and prostitution in poor neighborhoods are the source of humor in Ghettopoly, a board game to be examined during a lunchtime forum at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. Read MoreNov 5, 2003
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MEDIA ADVISORY-Award-winning founder of organization addressing the needs of Latino immigrants in Ohio to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University Nov. 7
Police officer John Pawelski will share the best practices of his organization, Latino Connection, in addressing the needs of the growing Latino population in Dayton, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. His talk, "Latino Connection: Read MoreNov 4, 2003
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Award-winning founder of organization addressing the needs of Latino immigrants in Ohio to speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University Nov. 7
Police officer John Pawelski will share the best practices of his organization, Latino Connection, in addressing the needs of the growing Latino population in Dayton, Ohio, on Friday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. Read MoreNov 4, 2003
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Op-ed: The future is at risk nationwide for special education in visual impairments
Every semester I receive calls from parents of children with blindness or low vision wondering if it's true that their school systems cannot find qualified teachers. Families often relocate to try to ensure that their children receive needed services. Our own Department of Special Educationóranked first in the nationóhas more traineeships for preparing teachers of blind and low vision students than we have students. Read MoreNov 4, 2003
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Documentary on global AIDS epidemic to be screened at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ Discussion to follow
A film examining the spread of AIDS around the world will be screened at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University on Thursday, Nov. 20, followed by a panel discussion and reception. Read MoreNov 4, 2003
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New E. Bronson Ingram Chair established at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ to promote brain research
Brian research received significant new support today through the creation of the E. Bronson Ingram Chair of Neuroscience at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ psychology professor Jeffrey D. Schall has been named as the holder of the new endowed chair, which was established with the goal of improving the lives of children through brain research. Read MoreNov 3, 2003
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Pat Buchanan and William Schulz to debate "Civil Liberties in a Post 9/11 America" at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
Buchanan and Schulz will debate the United States' changing political landscape in the wake of 9/11 and the impact of the U.S. Patriot Act, a bill passed by Congress that gives law enforcement far-reaching power in the fight against terrorism. Read MoreNov 3, 2003
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LifeFlight Nurse named National Medical Crew Member of the Year
A ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ LifeFlight nurse has been named National Medical Crew Member of the Year by the Association of Air Medical Services, one of the most prestigious awards to be given in the aeromedical field. Read MoreNov 3, 2003
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Brain maps perceptions, not reality
When we experience an illusion, we usually have the impression we have been fooled, or that our minds are playing tricks on us. New research published in the Oct. 31 issue of the journal Science indicates our perceptions of these illusions are no hoax, but the result of how the brain is organized to process the information it receives from our senses. Read MoreOct 31, 2003
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Al Franken to discuss "Lies, Liars and Parody" at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ
Al Franken, a political satirist and author of the best-selling book Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right, will speak at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University on Monday, Nov. 17, as part of ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ's ongoing Project Dialogue series. Read MoreOct 31, 2003
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²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ study shows strong ties between companies and politicians worldwide; connections not limited to "corrupt" countries
Companies that form political connections with government officials to obtain perks or preferential treatment are characteristic not only of countries traditionally labeled as corrupt, but are commonly found in countries known for their transparent systems, according to a new study by the Owen Graduate School of Management at ²¤ÂÜÊÓÆµ University. It is the first study to closely examine the legal connections to politicians and the various restrictions placed on their behavior. Read MoreOct 31, 2003