Category Archives: around the world

The Value of Water 11/29

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Barbara

A panel of experts will discuss The Value of Water on Mon. , Nov. 29, 5:30-7:30pm in Timmerman Auditorium (Timothy J. Hyland Hall). You may be inclined to take drinking water for granted, but that’s not the case in other … Continue reading →

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World Development Report

Posted on November 24, 2010 by kyle

As a follow-up to a post back in April about the World Bank releasing its data, they just announced that they have also opened up the World Development Report to the world for the same cost: free. That includes access … Continue reading →

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Honoring JFK

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Barbara

John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. A great deal of controversy surrounds his assassination:  Was there a larger conspiracy?  Were there additional shooters?  Was organized crime involved?  Was the government hiding … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on November 9, 2010 by kyle

I posted last month about the not-new prediction about the death of the book. While the book has been the focus of that debate, it would seem that magazines are feeling the heat more and more these days. Latest casualty: … Continue reading →

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Jessica Jackley @UWW 11/8

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Barbara

Jessica Jackley, co-founder of Kiva, an international P2P (peer-to-peer) microfinance lending non-profit, will present “Harnessing the Power of Perspective: Kiva and the Worldwide Microlending Movement” @7pm on Mon., Nov. 8 (location: Irvin L. Young Auditorium). It’s the second of the … Continue reading →

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Quiz yourself: Plagiarism

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Barbara

Do you understand plagiarism? Why is it such a big hairy deal anyway? Well, it’s only right and fair to be credited for your own work while giving others proper credit for their work. It’s also important beyond your student … Continue reading →

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Remembering Dylan Thomas

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Barbara

Dylan Thomas, famous Welsh poet, was born on this day (Oct. 27) in 1914. He died on Nov. 9, 1953. He’s probably best remembered for “Do not go Gentle into that Good Night,” which was written for his father. You … Continue reading →

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World Statistics Day!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Barbara

October 20, 2010, is the first World Statistics Day, designated by the United Nations to celebrate official national and international statistics. Just think a moment about all the uses to which we put the data gathered by the U.S. Census … Continue reading →

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Gone in… Five Years?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by kyle

The death of the printed word is not a new debate. Kindles and smartphones are seizing market share from the publishing industry’s literal page-turners. As Nicholas Negroponte argues, that will be the end of the book as we know it … Continue reading →

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Fire Prevention Week 10/3-9

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Barbara

October 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week. Yes, there’ll be fire drills on campus. The intent is to remind everyone of the importance of fire prevention and safety. The National Fire Protection Association provides a lot of information, including a history … Continue reading →

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