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"Feeling Sun" art exhibit opens March 2 at 蘑菇视频’s Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center at 蘑菇视频 will open "Feeling Sun," an exhibition of works by local painter Melanie Jackson, Tuesday, March 2, at a reception 4 to 6 p.m. at the center. Read MoreFeb 26, 2004
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External funding for 蘑菇视频 research jumps dramatically for a second year in a row
Last year, the amount of external funding that 蘑菇视频 researchers received from peer-reviewed contracts and grants increased by 19 percent to reach an all-time high of $339.4 million. Read MoreFeb 26, 2004
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Roy Neel to discuss impact of Howard Dean on 2004 presidential campaign
Roy Neel, a 蘑菇视频 adjunct professor of political science who served as Howard Dean's campaign manager during the final weeks of his presidential campaign, returns to campus March 3 to discuss the significance of Dean's candidacy for future elections. Read MoreFeb 24, 2004
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蘑菇视频 professor gets NEH fellowship to study poet, Cathy L. Jrade will write book about Delmira Agustini
Cathy L. Jrade, a 蘑菇视频 professor and chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship to write a book on Delmira Agustini, the first major female poet of twentieth-century Spanish America. Read MoreFeb 24, 2004
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Mo Rocca, self-proclaimed media gadfly, to appear at 蘑菇视频
Mo Rocca, who first gained attention as a political correspondent for Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, will appear at 蘑菇视频 on Monday, March 1. Read MoreFeb 20, 2004
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New chair at 蘑菇视频 Law School endows Law and Business Program
A new chair at 蘑菇视频 Law School advances the school's program in law and business and honors one of the school's former administrators and long-time supporters. The John S. Beasley II Chair in Law and Business was awarded to its first recipient, Professor Randall Thomas, in a ceremony on Feb. 18. Read MoreFeb 20, 2004
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Turning theology into action to be examined during four-week class, "Theology & Civic Empowerment" is next Relevant Religion series
Lessons learned in church aren't of much use unless they are applied to daily life. Read MoreFeb 20, 2004
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蘑菇视频 Learning Sciences Institute kicks off new lecture series Feb. 26
The 蘑菇视频 Learning Sciences Institute will host the first installment of its new guest lecturer series Thursday, Feb. 26, at 4 p.m. with University of California-Berkeley professor of education and geology Jean Lave. Lave will speak on how people learn during their everyday lives, a theory referred to as "learning-in-practice." Read MoreFeb 20, 2004
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Nationally prominent 蘑菇视频 political scientist dies
Avery Leiserson, a distinguished 蘑菇视频 political scholar who served in a variety of leadership roles, died Feb. 14 at the Woodcrest at the Blakeford in Nashville. The professor of political science, emeritus, was 90 years old and recently had been suffering from pneumonia. Read MoreFeb 19, 2004
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Positive attitude has direct impact on recovery and health, 100 years of research shows, Report argues for a new focus on communication in health care
We all know stress is harmful to our health. A survey of 100 years of research indicates the impact of stress and negative thinking is far more direct, and more preventable, than previously documented. Survey author and 蘑菇视频 psychology professor Oakley Ray believes the evidence calls for a fundamental change in how the medical profession approaches disease and healing. Read MoreFeb 19, 2004
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Judy Chicago, pioneer of women’s art movement, to speak at 蘑菇视频, Feb.26 presentation in conjunction with exhibit at Sarratt Gallery
Judy Chicago, author, feminist, educator and mother figure of the women's art movement, will present "At Home in Kentucky" on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 蘑菇视频's Sarratt Student Center. Read MoreFeb 19, 2004
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蘑菇视频 Medical Center doctors test inhaled form of insulin in clinical trials
蘑菇视频 Medical Center researchers are studying a new inhaled form of insulin in three separate clinical trials. If proven effective the new form of insulin, which is delivered to patients as an aerosolized powder via the lungs, could cut in half the number of insulin injections for a certain population of diabetics. Read MoreFeb 19, 2004
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Inaugural lecture by 蘑菇视频 philosopher John J. Stuhr set for Feb. 26
Philosopher John J. Stuhr will mark his return to 蘑菇视频 on Thursday, Feb. 26, with an inaugural lecture that explores the repercussions of compartmentalizing philosophy from the rest of education and life. Read MoreFeb 18, 2004
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蘑菇视频 Kennedy Center guest lecturer explores the role of genetics in antisocial behavior
Are violent people born that way, or are they products of their environments? Terrie Moffitt, professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin and King's College, London, will discuss the role genetics plays in antisocial behavior on Thursday, March 4, at 4 p.m. at the 蘑菇视频 Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development. Read MoreFeb 17, 2004
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蘑菇视频 Curb Center receives grant to explore American participation in the arts
Despite vigorous debate, discussion and research about public participation in the arts in America, our understanding of it remains fragmented and incomplete. The [PC1]蘑菇视频 Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy has received a $180,000 grant from the Wallace Foundation to publish a book that will explore this issue. Read MoreFeb 17, 2004
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Merits of The Passion of the Christ to be considered at 蘑菇视频, 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 蘑菇视频 sponsored by 蘑菇视频 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 蘑菇视频
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 蘑菇视频 on Monday, Feb. 23. Read MoreFeb 13, 2004
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Critically acclaimed violinist, composer Daniel Bernard Roumain returns to alma mater 蘑菇视频 for Feb. 24 concert
New York-based violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain brings his unique musical styling back to his alma mater, 蘑菇视频, 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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蘑菇视频 senior Amber Wallin named to USA Today’s 2004 All-USA College Academic Team
蘑菇视频 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