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Four 蘑菇视频 scientists are elected AAAS fellows
Four 蘑菇视频 scientists ñ Walter J. Chazin, Raymond N. Dubois Jr., Leonard C. Feldman and Dennis G. Hall ñ have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), an honor bestowed upon them by their peers. They are being honored for contributions to research that runs the gamut from determining the atomic structure of proteins to paving the way for improved treatments of digestive diseases including colon cancer, from investigating the atomic structure of materials to providing new insights into the fundamental nature of light. Read MoreOct 29, 2004
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Zora Neale Hurston could be resource to historians studying African Americans, Tiffany Ruby Patterson to make the case on Nov. 4 at 蘑菇视频
Literature by Zora Neale Hurston and others can make a vital contribution to historians wishing to learn about those long misrepresented by traditional records, argues a historian who will speak at 蘑菇视频. Read MoreOct 27, 2004
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Godzilla films reflect changing Japanese culture, says 蘑菇视频 historian;
While many Godzilla fans view the Japanese fantasy films as pure entertainment, a 蘑菇视频 historian believes the original movies serve as important reflections of Japanese post-war society. Yoshikuni Igarashi, associate professor of history and director of East Asian Studies at 蘑菇视频, is the plenary speaker for an Oct. 28-30 conference at the University of Kansas marking the 50th birthday of Godzilla. Read MoreOct 27, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 蘑菇视频 students stage mock drunk driving accident
Members of CHEERS (Collegians Helping to Encourage and Educate Responsible Socializing), a student-based alcohol awareness organization at 蘑菇视频, will stage a mock drunk driving accident on the 蘑菇视频 campus on Thursday at 3 p.m. Read MoreOct 27, 2004
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蘑菇视频 Divinity School reaches out to community, University homecoming activities include unveiling of Global Bible Commentary
The presentation of a new book offering book-by-book commentaries on the Bible by scholars from around the world will be a highlight of activities sponsored by 蘑菇视频 Divinity School as part of university homecoming. Read MoreOct 26, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Portable planetarium to visit Page High School
More than 300 students at Franklin's Page High School will have a chance to visit a planetarium without leaving school grounds Wednesday, Oct. 27. Astronomers from 蘑菇视频 and Fisk universities will bring a portable, inflatable planetarium to the school to help educate students about the stars with the goal of interesting them in a career in science. The planetarium is the centerpiece of the Fisk-蘑菇视频 NASA Roadshow, made possible by a grant from NASA. Read MoreOct 26, 2004
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Stimulating nerve cells with laser precision; Researchers devise optical method to safely, effectively stimulate neurons
Biomedical engineers and physicians at 蘑菇视频 have brought the day when artificial limbs will be controlled directly by the brain considerably closer by discovering a method that uses laser light, rather than electricity, to stimulate and control nerve cells. Read MoreOct 26, 2004
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TIPSHEET: A repeat of 2000? Courts might play role in presidential race
A legacy of the 2000 election is the increased likelihood that the 2004 and subsequent presidential races will end up in the courts, says Susanna Sherry, Cal Turner Professor of Law and Leadership at 蘑菇视频. Read MoreOct 26, 2004
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蘑菇视频 Theatre production of "Company" opens Nov. 4
"Company," Stephen Sondheim's grown-up look at love and marriage, is the second production of the 蘑菇视频 Department of Theatre's 2004-2005 season. Read MoreOct 22, 2004
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The Rev. Peter J. Gomes of Harvard to speak at 蘑菇视频, Cole Lectures a university tradition for more than a century
The Rev. Peter J. Gomes, author of bestselling books about faith and widely regarded as one of America's most distinguished preachers, will deliver the 2004 Cole Lectures at 蘑菇视频 on Nov. 4 and 5. Read MoreOct 21, 2004
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蘑菇视频’s free "Classes Without Quizzes" offer stress-free learning, Timely topics include the election, Middle East and college admissions
蘑菇视频 professors will discuss diverse topics ranging from the presidential election and its impact on the Middle East to understanding the latest recording technologies during a series of "Classes Without Quizzes" on Nov. 5. Read MoreOct 20, 2004
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Influenza Studies Involving Children Continue Despite Flu Vaccine Shortages
A few lucky families will avoid long lines to receive flu vaccine for their young children, and may help future generations at the same time by participating in flu vaccine research at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at 蘑菇视频. Read MoreOct 20, 2004
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VCH pediatrician asks parents to take control of Halloween excess
Decades ago Halloween meant visiting a handful of houses, always prepared to earn a treat with a clever homemade costume and a friendly Halloween greeting. Today many families feel trick-or-treating is an exercise in excess at a time when obesity is one of the nation's top health concerns. Read MoreOct 19, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY–蘑菇视频 co-sponsoring national Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit; speakers include Craig Cooley, counsel for Lee Malvo
Juvenile defenders from all 50 states, juvenile justice advocates and legal experts will convene in Nashville Oct. 22-24 for the national Juvenile Defender Leadership Summit. The summit is held in a different city each year and is co-sponsored this year by the 蘑菇视频 Child and Family Policy Center. Read MoreOct 18, 2004
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Joe Klein to speak at 蘑菇视频 one week before presidential election, Time political analyst to deliver the 2004 Harry C. Howard Jr. Lecture
One week before American voters decide whether to retain George W. Bush as president or make a change with Sen. John Kerry, political analyst and author Joe Klein will speak at 蘑菇视频. Read MoreOct 15, 2004
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World Bank’s U.S. head to speak at 蘑菇视频
Carole Brookins, the World Bank's executive director for the United States, will speak about "Tennessee and the World Bank: Partners in Development" at 蘑菇视频 on Oct. 20. Read MoreOct 15, 2004
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New director hopes to broaden definition of women’s studies at 蘑菇视频
There are many terms that can be used to define Monica J. Casper, the new director of the women's studies program at 蘑菇视频 ñ feminist scholar, bioethicist, medical sociologist and mom. Indeed, Casper's varied roles reflect one of her major goals since joining the university this fall ñ to expand people's definition of women's studies. Read MoreOct 14, 2004
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Nashville Public Education Foundation establishes a $1,000,000 professional development fund to benefit Metro Public Schools
Annette S. Eskind, chairman of the Nashville Public Education Foundation, announced that the foundation is establishing a $1,000,000 endowed fund at Peabody College of 蘑菇视频 that will create a permanent collaborative relationship between Peabody, 蘑菇视频 and Metro Public Schools to help meet the professional development needs of Metro Schools teachers and principals. Read MoreOct 14, 2004
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MEDIA ADVISORY–Black men on the down low: health crisis or media hype? Researcher to ‘Deconstruct the Down Low’ on Oct. 26 at 蘑菇视频
The "down low" black male quickly became a cultural touchstone after the publication of On the Down Low by J.L. King and its subsequent promotion in the national print and television media. Read MoreOct 14, 2004
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蘑菇视频 Holocaust Lecture Series expands in 27th year
The longest continuous Holocaust lecture series at an American university begins its 27th year on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 蘑菇视频 and will expand to consider genocides beyond those perpetrated by the Nazis. Read MoreOct 13, 2004