Releases
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National traveling exhibit on history of 14th Amendment opens to the public May 18
A national traveling exhibit highlighting the history of African Americans quest for equality under American law will open at Nashvilles downtown public library May 18. Read MoreMay 18, 2002
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Special Fulbright awarded to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ ethnomusicologist
The United States Fulbright Scholar Program has awarded a special field research award to Greg Barz, assistant professor of musicology (ethnomusicology) and professor of religious music at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, to continue his research documenting the links between a recent decline in Ugandas HIV infection rate and the efforts of womens performance groups in poor villages. Read MoreMay 16, 2002
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ honors top scholars during Commencement
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµs top scholars in nine undergraduate and professional schools received Founders Medals during todays Commencement exercises. Read MoreMay 10, 2002
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Gee calls for graduates to ‘repair the world’
Chancellor Gordon Gee today encouraged the Class of 2002 to use their knowledge and experiences at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to shape and to repair a world still reeling from the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001. Read MoreMay 10, 2002
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Audio from Commencement available on web
Approximately 2,700 students will receive diplomas at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµs graduation exercises Friday, May 10, starting at 9 a.m. on Alumni Lawn, near West End Avenue and 23rd Avenue North. Chancellor Gordon Gee will give the Commencement address to the graduates. The full written text of the Chancellors speech, a release summarizing the highlights and audio from his address will be available shortly after his remarks. An audio report with sound from the speech can be heard on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ radio actuality line by calling (615) 343-NEWS (6397). Read MoreMay 10, 2002
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Baseball Commissioner Selig delivers Commencement address at Owen School
Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig told the 193 full-time MBA and 61 Executive MBA graduates of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµs Owen Graduate School of Management today that although major league baseball enjoyed record attendance last year, he is dedicated to leveling the playing field and to implementing the necessary changes to help the game continue to grow. Read MoreMay 10, 2002
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professor named to International Reading Association Board
The International Reading Association has named Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professor Victoria J. Risko to its board of directors. Read MoreMay 7, 2002
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Commencement set for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
Six broadcast-quality cameras, a television production truck, two jumbo video walls, 23,500 folding chairs and 30,000 strawberries usually mean its that time of the year again: Commencement at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Read MoreMay 1, 2002
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ recognizes five faculty members
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has announced its 2002 Spring Faculty Award Recipients. In all, five current faculty members were recognized for their contributions to the University. Read MoreApr 24, 2002
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ’s Henderson Teacher Training Series to conclude with poster session and reception
Teachers from Metro Public Schools and the Westminster School of Nashville who have taken part in the Britt Henderson Teacher Training Series at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµs John F. Kennedy Center will present the results of their use of research-based strategies for assessment, reading, and behavior management, Thursday, April 25, 4 p.m. Read MoreApr 23, 2002
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Professor Ed Martin remembered as strong advocate for children and youth
Edward A. Martin, a coaching legend who also fulfilled the roles of outstanding community leader, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professor and mentor to Nashvilles youth, died Feb. 25 at Centennial Medical Center from complications following back surgery. Martin, 75, was an associate professor of human and organizational development, emeritus, at Peabody College. Read MoreFeb 26, 2002
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The battle over civil liberties, post 9-11
ACLU President Nadine Strossen will discuss current threats to civil liberties in the American fight against terrorism Feb. 28 in Benton Chapel at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Read MoreFeb 25, 2002
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Middle East, news media among topics for Retirement Learning at VU spring term
A comprehensive study of the Middle East including the role of Islam in its history and politics is among nine courses being offered during the spring term of Retirement Learning at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. America and the Middle East was developed in response to the events of last Sept. 11, according to Charles Hambrick, professor of religious studies, emeritus, at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Read MoreFeb 22, 2002
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Six teams of MBA students present strategies on future of interactive TV in premier MBA case competition at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ; Indiana University takes top honors
Six teams of MBA students from top business schools competed last weekend in the third annual Owen@Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ eStrategy Contest at the Owen Graduate School of Managementat Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Students from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business took home the $25,000 prize from the contest, the largest case competition of its kind. Read MoreFeb 21, 2002
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Relevant Religion Series Examines Faith, Terrorism, and the Economy
What Can We Hope for Now? Christian Faith, Terrorism, and the Global Economy is the second in a series of classes designed to highlight the relevance of religion in matters affecting daily life. This community education class, co-sponsored by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Divinity School and the Scarritt-Bennett Center, will meet March 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Laskey Building at the Scarritt-Bennett Center. Read MoreFeb 13, 2002
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Study associates differences in mood with activity in a specific area of the brain
Are you moody? If so, then there is a small area near the front of your brain an inch or two behind your right eye (if you are right handed) that is probably working overtime. Read MoreFeb 12, 2002
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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ-based community program for low-income families receives major honors
The Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker (MIHOW) project, which assists low-income families in the Appalachia, Mississippi Delta and Mid-South communities, was recently honored by both the Bernard van Leer Foundation and Annie E. Casey Foundation. Read MoreFeb 11, 2002
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Gen. Schwarzkopf and NYCs fire commissioner to speak at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ
Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf and Thomas Von Essen, New York Citys former fire commissioner, will discuss The Steel of American Resolve following the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon during two lectures at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Read MoreFeb 7, 2002
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Grammy Award-winning Sweet Honey in the Rock performs at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Feb. 27
Grammy Award-winning a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Langford Auditorium on the campus of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Read MoreFeb 6, 2002