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 Duncan Says Colleges Must Curb ‘Out of Whack’ Prices
(Bloomberg)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 18, 2009 “Bloomberg - Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Private colleges risk pricing themselves out of the market if they don’t restrain tuition increases, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said.”
University president warns of steep budget cuts
(AP)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 18, 2009 “AP - University of California President Mark Yudof says steep budget cuts are ahead for the 10-campus system when federal stimulus money runs out next year.”
Colleges Warned About Fall Flu Outbreaks on Campusby Wash Post EducationSep 18, 2009 “Federal officials said Thursday that colleges should consider suspending classes this fall if the H1N1 flu virus begins to cause severe illness in a significantly larger share of students than last spring.”
House Roll Call: How they voted on college aid
(AP)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 18, 2009 “AP - The 253-171 roll call Thursday by which the House passed a bill to overhaul college aid programs.”
Veterans start over as colleges ignore experience
(AP)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 18, 2009 “AP - Twelve years of military service left Donald Spradling highly trained in satellite imagery, nuclear engineering and foreign intelligence analysis. None of that made a difference to the University of Missouri.”
Professors, researchers sought investment advice
(AP)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 18, 2009 “AP - A recent survey of retirement account investors at colleges and universities shows even professors and researchers sought out investment advice as the stock market downturn began draining retirement accounts.”
House Expands Federal Aid to College Studentsby NYT > EducationSep 18, 2009 “The measure will shift aid to direct federal lending, allowing the administration to put more money into Pell Grants and community colleges among other programs.”
Parents pay college costs amid recession: study
(Reuters)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 18, 2009 “Reuters - More than half of U.S. parents use their current income to pay all or part of college costs for their children and are confident they can continue to support them amid the country's recession, a Gallup poll found.”
UC officials push plan for steep tuition increases
(AP)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 16, 2009 “AP - University of California campus police on Wednesday handcuffed and removed about a dozen demonstrators who interrupted and refused to leave a UC Board of Regents meeting where officials pushed a plan for steep tuition increases.”
13-Year-Old Woodbridge Prodigy Enters College at George Mason Universityby Wash Post EducationSep 16, 2009 “Most GMU students haven't serenaded Obama. Most haven't parlayed a passion into a Smithsonian exhibit and national TV exposure. And most aren't 13.”
House Bill Would End U.S. Subsidy to Lenders of College Aidby Wash Post EducationSep 16, 2009 “The federal government would end its four-decade practice of subsidizing private lenders that make college loans under a bill the House took up Wednesday that would steer tens of billions of dollars in savings to student aid over the next decade.”
Harvard ed school offers 1st new degree since 1935
(AP)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 14, 2009 “AP - Citing what it calls a "leadership deficit" in the nation's schools, Harvard University is introducing a doctoral education program aimed at attracting top talent to transform the U.S. education system by shaking up the status quo.”
Sunday Routine | John Sexton: Church, Work and a Yankees Nightcapby NYT > EducationSep 14, 2009 “John Sexton, the president of New York University, spends summer weekends with his grown children on Fire Island, and ferries to the mainland for Sunday Mass.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f792572691c941a0b248e90b87de143b&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f792572691c941a0b248e90b87de143b&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2219"/>”
Business Briefing | Finance: Columbia Investment Fund Fell 16.1. Percent Last Yearby NYT > EducationSep 11, 2009 “Columbia University’s endowment investments lost 16.1 percent in the year that ended June 30.”
Columbia endowment off 16.1 percent, beats Ivy rivals
(Reuters)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsSep 11, 2009 “Reuters - Columbia University said on Friday that its endowment lost 16.1 percent in its last fiscal year, far less than its Ivy League rivals Harvard and Yale.”
In the Region | Long Island: The Student-Housing Squeezeby NYT > EducationSep 11, 2009 “An informal survey of campuses on the Island as the annual fall scramble begins found students clamoring for dormitory space and more likely to commute from home than to rent off campus.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=51156c516e027d0eac67e997a63f6a8f&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=51156c516e027d0eac67e997a63f6a8f&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://a.rfihub.com/eus.gif?eui=2219"/>”
Howard University Students Not Satisfied by Response to Protestby Wash Post EducationSep 09, 2009 “Student leaders said Wednesday that concessions made by Howard University in response to a protest last week were "a start" but that they planned to keep pushing for more on-campus housing, better access for students with disabilities and technology upgrades on campus, among other improvements.”
D.C. Ranked as 4th-Best Metropolitan Area for Attending College in New Reportby Wash Post EducationSep 08, 2009 “A new report identifies Washington as the nation's fourth-best metropolitan area for attending college, behind New York, San Francisco and Boston.”
Your Money: Why College Costs Rise, Even in a Recessionby NYT > EducationSep 08, 2009 “If you have paid college tuition recently, you probably have questions. Where does all that money go? And why doesn’t the price tag ever fall?”
National Briefing | Northwest: Washington: Swine Flu Outbreak Eases at Universityby NYT > EducationSep 08, 2009 “A swine flu outbreak at Washington State University that is suspected of sickening at least 2,200 students may be tapering off.”
New Md. Community College Chief Seeks to Bring Calm After Predecessor's Ousterby Wash Post EducationSep 04, 2009 “The Montgomery College community awoke Friday with a new president, who spent part of the day walking around the administration building to provide "tangible evidence" to beleaguered administrators that the school had indeed entered a new era.”
350 Howard U. Students, Workers Protest Against Aid Delays and Labor Practicesby Wash Post EducationSep 04, 2009 “About 350 students and union workers crowded the plaza outside Howard University's administration building Friday morning, protesting a long list of grievances -- including problems with on-campus housing, delays in financial aid payments and labor practices -- and at one point threatening a sit-in...”
Montgomery College President Denies Allegations of Overspending, Mismanagementby Wash Post EducationSep 02, 2009 “Montgomery College President Brian K. Johnson on Wednesday launched a defense of his administration, characterizing recent allegations of mismanagement and overspending as a "vicious attack on my credibility" by labor groups seeking advantage in contract negotiations.”
Vote Near on Montgomery College Chief: President Accused of Lavish Spending, Neglecting Dutiesby Wash Post EducationSep 01, 2009 “A $4,051 hotel bill in Delhi. A $780 tab for limousine service in Boston. And a growing tally of missed meetings and unexplained absences at home. Critics of Brian Keith Johnson -- and they are many -- say the Montgomery College president has spent the past two years running up outsize expenses w...”
Harvard, Princeton top college rankings again
(AP)by Yahoo! News: Education NewsAug 19, 2009 “AP - Perennial contenders Harvard and Princeton share the top spot in the latest edition of the influential U.S. News & World Report university rankings. Williams heads the list of liberal arts colleges while Dartmouth wins a new category ranking commitment to undergraduate teaching.”
Unhealthy vicesby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “It is hard to make healthy food choices when most of the food on campus is fast-food. Sacramento State students voice their opinions on campus food and coffee. We talk to a registered dietitian as well as a professor of psychology about these vices.”
Free tutoring offeredby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY Figuring out how to plan and organize an essay can be difficult, but with support from the University Writing Center, many may realize that the writing process is not so stressful after all.”
Teach for America, two alumni experiencesby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY Teach For America, a program that seeks college graduates to teach in low-income communities, urges seniors to make a difference.”
Henry Rollins to give lecture in the Unionby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY Henry Rollins, the iconic former frontman of the punk-rock band Black Flag, who will be performing at Sacramento State on Thursday, tried college and decided it wasn't for him.”
Win or Go Homeby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY Sacramento State has many resources on campus that students can utilize and one of them is our athletic department. We have great sports teams and great student-athletes here at Sac State, but they can always use some support from fans like you.”
Coffee and fast-food take their tollby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY What do a mouth-watering, crispy burger, salty fries, and luxurious, aroma-filled coffee have in common? They are all easily found on Sacramento State's campus and can lead to a host of problems.”
A budget cut gone too farby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY All across campus, cavernous holes appear in women's restrooms. We all knew the budget cuts would bring serious compromises. But this has gone too far.”
Delta Chi fraternity to restart at Sac Stateby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY Sacramento State welcomes an old Greek friend from the past this semester. Delta Chi is recruiting fraternity members this fall for its second go-round with the campus community.”
Charles Gossett new dean of SSIS Collegeby The State HornetSep 15, 2009 “TODAY Sacramento State welcomed a new face this fall to the College of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies. Charles W. Gossett comes to the college from Cal Poly, Pomona, where he served as chair of the department of political science.”
Library Remodelingby The State HornetSep 14, 2009 “TODAY The Sacramento State University Library is getting a slight face-lift. New group study rooms are being constructed on the third floor. Carlos Rodriguez, director of Library Information Systems, talks about the project and where it is headed.”
Audio Slideshow: Inside Loft Bar and Bistroby Spartan DailySep 16, 2009 “A 3 p.m. happy hour is only a short walk from campus at Loft Bar and Bistro at 90 S. Second Street.”
Celebrating casual, classic American cuisineby Spartan DailySep 16, 2009 “After a hard day's work, Loft Bar and Bistro is a trendy stop for some classic American eats and drinks. Most students might think of Loft Bar and Bistro as a nightclub, but by day it is a restaurant. Loft Bar and Bistro is located in downtown San Jose, just two blocks from campus, at 90 S.”
Attendance policies don't have place in college settingby Rocky Mountain CollegianSep 16, 2009 “I can't remember exactly when it began, but lately the University of Arizona seems to be cracking down on absences and enforcing much stricter attendance and punctuality policies than before. What does strict enforcement of a silly attendance policy accomplish? Not much of anything, if you ask me.”
A handy guide to handling roommatesby Rocky Mountain CollegianSep 16, 2009 “We've all had them, the slob, the clean freak, the nagger, the consumer, the partier, the nude - it goes on. Having a roommate is a level of intimacy few of us are prepared for when we begin our college life, especially when you accidently catch them "being friendly with themselves," so knowing how to deal with roommates and be a good roommate, is something worthy of a column.”
H1N1 reports jump to 400 at CSUby Rocky Mountain CollegianSep 16, 2009 “Swine flu hit CSU especially hard this week as the number of confirmed or probable cases of the H1N1 virus rose from 60 to about 400 in a matter of days. University officials said Hartshorn Health Center verified 45 cases of H1N1 infection on Wednesday alone, contributing to an estimated total of 215 active cases on campus -- a number expected to rise steadily.”
CSU Global slated to repay start-up loan by 2012by Rocky Mountain CollegianSep 16, 2009 “CSU officials confirmed this week that, while enrollment is lower than expected, CSU's 1-year-old, exclusively online campus is on track for paying back a $12 million start-up loan from the university by 2012 and plans to become autonomous from the system pending accreditation.”
Field Hockey Ranked in National Coaches Pollby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “Rarely does a team find great success before the first game, but the Trinity College field hockey team is an exception. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Kookaburra/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) ranked the Trinity women 12th in the Preseason National Poll.”
Trinity College Rowers and Alumni Compete Internationallyby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “A group of current and former Trinity College men's rowers made crew a three-season sport by competing at the international level this summer. The rowers qualified for the Under 23 World Championships (U23WC) and the Senior World Championships, shedding their familiar Trinity blue and gold for red, white, and blue.”
Women's Soccer Victorious in Bermudaby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “The Trinity College women's soccer team finished its 2008 season with a disappointing 2-0 loss against Middlebury in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Quarterfinals. The season marked the best overall record (13-11) the Bantams had achieved since 2004.”
Hazelton to Retire After 36 Years as ADby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “When former Athletic Director Karl Kurth hired Rick Hazelton as his successor in 1982, Hazelton was quoted in the Tripod as saying, "Most likely, unless I get fired, I'll be here 25 years." As it turns out, he undershot that figure. A member of the Trinity College athletic department for 36 years and AD for 28, Hazelton has impacted the extracurricular lives of countless students.”
Students Pack Hamlin for A Cappella Concertby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “The Trinity College musical season kicked off Friday night with the biannual A Cappella Auditions concert, and all five of the college's groups were on hand to perform and audition new members. Each ensemble treated the audience to two songs. The Trinitones, Trinity's oldest all-female group, started off the night in style, singing "Better in Time" featuring soloist Claire Talcott '10.”
A Healthy Dose of Skepticism on Global Warmingby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “College is the perfect place to question beliefs. There is one topic, however, that is attracting great attention at Trinity, but which students are not being urged to really think critically about. This issue is global warming. By assigning the book Field Notes from a Catastrophe, by Elizabeth Kolbert, to incoming freshmen, the school has asked them to think about what they can do to stop global warming, but it has ignored the bigger question-whether we can do anything to stop it at all.”
New Home Page Brings Organizationby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “Trinity students looking to simplify their internet use now have the option of using CampusLive.com, a one-stop Web site with links to widely used college resources. Trinity College has become one of 87 schools with a personalized CampusLIVE homepage, which can be accessed by going to www.”
Tripod Archives Now Available Onlineby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “This summer, Trinity College completed a year-long undertaking: digitizing The Trinity Tripod's archives. The archives, which were previously contained as copies of Tripod back issues stored in the College Library or as plain text on the Tripod's Web site (www.”
New Chartwells Meal Plans Elicit Complaints from Studentsby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “Starting this year, Trinity College's food distributor, Chartwells, has updated the meal plans and options for students. First-years, Sophomores, and Juniors who live on campus are now able to choose from Mather Traditional, Platinum Plan, Gold Plan, or Silver Plan.”
Year Starts off on Wrong Foot with Slurby The TripodSep 14, 2009 “A continued investigation into an incident of discriminatory harassment is underway after a student filed a report to the College. The victim, identified as a gay man, found homophobic slurs and sexually explicit drawings on the white board attached to the door of his room.”
Staff Editorial: The picture-perfect provostby GW HatchetSep 16, 2009 “As a result of the lack of leadership at the top, the University lacks a clear and concise vision for its future.”
Elliott School to start showing video from events onlineby GW HatchetSep 16, 2009 “A gift from an anonymous donor will fund the launch of a Web video program at the Elliott School of International Affairs, university officials said last week.”
Some elevators to get upgradesby GW HatchetSep 16, 2009 “The University is projected to spend nearly $15 million in renovations on three on-campus buildings over the academic year.”
Sorority recruitment sets recordby GW HatchetSep 16, 2009 “Almost 400 women clad in brightly colored T-shirts took over University Yard with their future sisters Tuesday afternoon, singing and celebrating their bids to ten Panhellenic Association sororities.”
University launches search for provostby GW HatchetSep 16, 2009 “A nationwide search for the University's first chief academic officer and provost position began this week when a committee of administrators and consultants assembled for the first time on Monday.”
Going Madby The Georgetown IndependentSep 03, 2009 “By Nikki Massoud Every semester at Georgetown brings another season of exciting, innovative productions from the variety of university programs and theater groups on campus. This fall is no exception, offering a plethora of plays and musicals that are sure to entertain and stimulate.”
The Jesus Christ of PDAsby The Georgetown IndependentSep 03, 2009 “Shit happens. Especially in college. Cameras are dropped. iPods are busted. Computers crash. In this world of technological turmoil, there is one creed I can believe in: my Blackberry will miraculously resurrect from any seeming crucifixion I condemn it to.”
New meal plan system getting mixed reviewsby Signal & UrbaniteSep 14, 2009 “While students at Georgia State University vary in fields of study, interests, and after-school activities, there is one thing we must all do: eat. However, some students are finding this more difficult to do because of recent changes in the availability of student meal plans.”
Women's soccer falls to in-state rival UGAby Signal & UrbaniteSep 14, 2009 “The Georgia State women's soccer team was defeated by in-state rival UGA in Athens last Friday, Sept. 11. The final score of the game was 3-0 in favor of The University of Georgia. Georgia State entered the game undefeated (4-0-0) coming off of a short weekend in which they defeated Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, and were rained out during the following Sunday match against Alabama A&M;.”
Georgia State University Crime Blotterby Signal & UrbaniteSep 14, 2009 “Sparks Hall A report was filed for Theft. The complainant, a Georgia State student stated, at 5:35 p.m. he left his wallet containing various items unattended and when he returned at 7:00 p.m. he noticed his wallet was missing. The area was searched with negative results.”
New semester, new meal planby Signal & UrbaniteSep 14, 2009 “Many structures are changing on campus, and the meal plans offered are one of them. Last year students had a choice of various meal plan options based on price, but this year there is only the "all you care to eat plan," which is only usable in the dining hall in the new freshmen dorms off of Edgewood and Piedmont.”
New economic risk analysis center opensby Signal & UrbaniteSep 14, 2009 “The Robinson College of Business, along with Georgia State's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, has created a new department for risk analysis. This center, appropriately named the Center for the Economic Analysis of Risk (CEAR), is the first of its kind.”
The countdown begins for Georgia State's first football game...by Signal & UrbaniteSep 14, 2009 “The week before last, university officials spoke about Georgia State's first football game at the "Countdown to Touchdown" event, where next season's football schedule was unveiled, along with a new mascot and logo. In addition to a look at the new additions to the football program, here's a preview of what's to come to campus over the next two years, partially thanks to the football program and the funds that were raised for it.”
School of Nursing receives grantby Signal & UrbaniteSep 14, 2009 “New nursing concentration focuses on healthcare administration and technology Georgia State University's Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing will be receiving an $800,000 grant to go towards a new concentration for graduate students. The new concentration will be called Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Innovations; 10 students are already enrolled in classes this semester.”
Kindercore show attracts fans with free scootersby The Red and BlackSep 16, 2009 “Yes, it's three nights of music featuring bands from the 1990s that are playing reunion shows and even a man who plays five instruments at one time. But this is Athens, and University students can find quality music every week. So Kindercore Records co-founder Ryan Lewis threw in a difference-maker: the opportunity to win a scooter.”
College Republicans seek health care adviceby The Red and BlackSep 16, 2009 “Check the facts before you make up your mind on health care - doctor's orders. Or at least those are the orders of the doctors who visited the College Republicans Wednesday. Two practicing urologists came to the organization's meeting in the Miller Learning Center to present their reasons for why Americans should be skeptical of health care reform efforts.”
Column: Ways to cope with being brokeby The Daily Eastern NewsSep 16, 2009 “I am broke. I mean really broke. Odds are, you are as well. Nearly everyone is these days. I still manage to live like a true college student, though. I just do it "on the cheap." I've never been a fan of Ramen and the recession won't change that. But, there are plenty of other inexpensive ways to eat.”
Top Cat: Shining like the Florida sunby The Daily Eastern NewsSep 16, 2009 “Much like other transfer students, junior running back Mon Williams did not know what to expect when he first arrived at Eastern's campus. After traveling to campus and having numerous conversations with fellow running back Chevon Walker, Williams decided to make the transfer from Florida, where he had been part of two National Championship teams in 2006 and 2008.”
Constitution Day panel discusses same-sex marriagesby The Daily Eastern NewsSep 16, 2009 “A panel discussion on same-sex marriages will commemorate Constitution Day at 7 p.m. today in the Effingham Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The discussion panelists will consist of political science majors and Pride members Nick Woods and Aiden Ethington.”
Smartboards display capabilities on campusby The Daily Eastern NewsSep 16, 2009 “Smartboards, that are now in Buzzard, Lantz, and McAfee, have cost the university between $1,000 and $2,000 each. Below is a slideshow where Tom Grissom of the ITC, as well as early childhood, elementary and middle school education professor Marie Foro, and Kinesoilogy and Fitness professor Mark Kattenbraker give their input on the new gadget.”
Union Board kicks off the year with a fun, successful retreatby TechNewsSep 15, 2009 “The above phrase has been said numerous times by extremely loud attendees at Union Board’s annual retreat this past Saturday. You have probably heard the saying random times in the MTCC and wondered, “Who is shouting this nonsense?” Well, the answer is, devoted and enthusiastic members of Union Board, an organization that programs a lot of the student activities on and off campus like Chicago Bulls games, Broadway in Chicago shows, and Homecoming Week (starting September 20th) to name a few. Now, I am a little biased seeing as that I have been a committed UB member since last year and am now part of the executive board, but the things that UB does for the campus are outstanding and I am pretty darn proud of the organization for all that it does.”
Student senate begins a new yearby TechNewsSep 14, 2009 “Do you think that the IIT Student Senate holds elections and meetings, but does not contribute to or affect campus life? Well, in the words of Westley from “The Princess Bride,” “Get used to disappointment.””
Cooke steps down from MSA roleby The Daily NorthwesternSep 09, 2009 “Carretta Cooke stepped down from her role as executive director of Multicultural Student Affairs, effective Sept. 1. She will stay with the university as Vice President of Student Affairs William Banis' assistant, a position left vacant by Burgwell Howard, who is now interim dean of students.”
Women's golf experiences both ups and downs earlyby The AlestleSep 16, 2009 “The newest version of the SIUE women's golf team opened up their season this past weekend playing in the Western Illinois University Autumn Invitational. The Cougars are hoping to use their two veteran seniors and a young group of underclassmen to propel them to the top of the scorecard this season.”
 On the Blog: SIUE 'fandom' needs workby The AlestleSep 16, 2009 “Walking into the Vadalabene Center freshman year, I was pumped to get the first glimpse of my collegiate basketball team. Football and basketball are the two staples of college sports, and since SIUE unfortunately did not have a football team, I expected a packed stadium that night.”
Redbirds spike Cougars in 12th straight lossby The AlestleSep 16, 2009 “The SIUE volleyball team showed its toughness early in a road contest against Illinois State University on Tuesday. Despite a strong early showing, SIUE dropped the match in three sets, 25-19, 25-19 and 25-17. The loss dropped SIUE to 0-12 on the season. "(Tuesday), for the first time, I saw more of a more consistent attitude out there," SIUE volleyball Head Coach Todd Gober said.”
Club Football falls flat in season debutby The AlestleSep 16, 2009 “The SIUE Club Football team left its season opener at Central Methodist University with a long list of things to work on. The Cougars were battered and bruised by the Junior Varsity Eagles squad 54-14 Tuesday night. They were unable to get their offense rolling for much of the game, while the secondary broke down to allow the Eagles to put up inflated numbers on the scoreboard.”
Poco returns to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mississippi River Festivalby The AlestleSep 16, 2009 “Poco returns: A piece of the MRF comes to SIUE The band Poco will return to the SIUE campus for the fourth time in 40 years to play a concert as part of the Arts & Issues series on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center's Meridian Ballroom.”
It's all Greekby The AlestleSep 16, 2009 “The SIUE campus' sororities and fraternities have spent the week recruiting new members for 2009. By the end of the weekend, SIUE's three Collegiate Pan-Hellenic Council sororities and four Interfraternity Council fraternities as well as two other fraternities will have welcomed their new recruits.”
Discrimination suit hits SIUEby The AlestleSep 16, 2009 “Former assistant to the dean of engineering Ronald Banks is suing SIUE, the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees and the state of Illinois for what he feels is discrimination. Banks, a 51-year-old black male, was employed at SIUE from March 1994 until October 2007 as an assistant to the dean, but was let go once the university no longer needed the assistant position.”
Kentucky keeps Soccer winlessby Chicago FlameSep 13, 2009 “After a defensive battle that left the men's soccer team with a 0-0 clean sheet draw versus 20th ranked Michigan State, the Flames (0-2-1) were thirsty for their first win when they headed to Kentucky last weekend for the University of Louisville Invitational.”
UIC team keeping elderly independentby Chicago FlameSep 13, 2009 “In the near future the elderly will be able to stay independent a little longer in their own homes thanks to research being done for a robot by three University of Illinois at Chicago engineers and a Rush University nursing specialist. "The elderly population is getting larger," says Miloš Žefran, UIC Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and lead researcher for the project.”
Fro-yo in Little Italy: Berrylicious to open in a monthby Chicago FlameSep 13, 2009 “Being a stone's throw away from the university campus, Little Italy is home to many services and restaurants that are appealing to students and fit their budget. Students go to Thai Bowl for a relatively inexpensive and filling serving of noodles. They go to Hawkeye's, Bar Louie, or Drum and Monkey to drink.”
UIC Master Plan nearing end of phase twoby Chicago FlameSep 13, 2009 “On Wednesday, September 9th at 1:30pm, there was a town hall meeting held on campus regarding the architectural plans that UIC hopes to implement. In this meeting, David Mann, an architect involved with the UIC Campus Master Plan, informed the attendees that UIC is "in the end of the second phase of a three phase process" of renovating the school.”
Budget limitations at UICby Chicago FlameSep 13, 2009 “It's a common belief among students that we're gouged in terms of the costs of college. The student kicks in around $10,000 a year, when solely considering tuition and fees. What are the reasons for this, and how has the issue developed? To learn more about the University budget, I solicited the kind help of Nilton Garcia and Todd Van Neck at UIC's Office of Budgeting and Program Analysis.”
MAPs: the opportunity of hopelessnessby Chicago FlameSep 13, 2009 “A diverse campus, such as ours, is truly something we as students should take pride in. The daily encounters with fellow students of differing backgrounds, nationalities, races and ethnicities add to our experience by letting us not simply learn from our academics, but to gain knowledge from each other.”
Famous activist comes to Hull Houseby Chicago FlameSep 13, 2009 “Hull House was bustling with activity last Thursday as people of all ages, races and intellectual backgrounds gathered to listen to ninety-four year old Grace Lee Boggs speak. This was a segment in UIC's College of Architecture and Liberal Arts' Conversations of Peace and Justice series which invites inspirational guest speakers to offer their thoughts and experiences on society.”
Women's soccer seeks to reverse misfortunes versus Drakeby Western CourierSep 15, 2009 “The Western Illinois women's soccer team (1-2-1) will compete against Drake University (2-3-2) at 4 p.m. this Thursday. Thursday's game will be the finale for the Leathernecks' three-game home stand, where the 'Necks have recorded a tie and a loss. "Drake is a well-coached team," said head coach Tony Guinn.”
Display of no respectby Western CourierSep 15, 2009 “National Collegiate Athletic Association officials have recently made an effort to improve sportsmanship in collegiate sports. In college football, the Ohio State football team ran out on the field with the Navy football team for Ohio State's home opener.”
Make recycling more accessibleby Western CourierSep 15, 2009 “Why does Macomb make it so hard to recycle? Anyone who lives off campus should understand what I am saying. Waste Management gives two kinds of bins to those who do not live in apartments or residence halls. A giant garbage bin and a recycling can that is a dwarf in comparison.”
Campus calendarby Ball State Daily NewsSep 16, 2009 “FRIDAY Free Pizza Friday What: Buy a drink and receive free pizza. Bands include Peterson, Simmons and Dunn Jazz Trio; The Main Squeeze; The Steepwater Band and Eight Stories High. Where: Doc's Music Hall When: Free pizza from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a drink purchase; bands begin at 8 p.”
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Cards 2010 schedule released, features two home matches against top-5 teamsby Ball State Daily NewsSep 16, 2009 “The Ball State University men's volleyball team Wednesday released its schedule for the upcoming season and will have 13 home matches, including two matches against Cal State Northridge University and a match against Penn State University.”
FIELD HOCKEY: Cards overpowered in 7-1 MAC-opening loss to Miamiby Ball State Daily NewsSep 16, 2009 “The loss makes for the fourth in a row for Ball State after starting out the season with back-to-back wins against Davidson College and Appalachian State University. The Cardinals are now 2-4 (0-1 Mid-American Conference), while the RedHawks (2-4) hold a 2-0 record in MAC play.”
Church hosts on-campus pig roastby Ball State Daily NewsSep 16, 2009 “The Revolution, a Ball State University church community, knows the way to students' hearts - through their stomachs. The fourth annual "Pignic" pig roast was held on the University Green and was open to everyone free of charge. The event featured plenty of food, including pulled pork sandwiches, corn on the cob with butter dipping sauce, baked beans and brownies.”
Students prepare for Fall Career Fairby Ball State Daily NewsSep 16, 2009 “Students said they are much more prepared for life after college following the Ball State University Career Center's third "Focus on Your Future" presentation. The series is aimed at helping students overcome job market hurdles, and the theme of Wednesday's seminar was how to approach a job fair, especially the Fall Career Fair next week.”
Muddy tradition continuesby Ball State Daily NewsSep 16, 2009 “Ball State University students have until Monday to turn in team applications for the 22nd annual BotSwin Mud Volleyball tournament on Sept. 26 and 27. Luke Donohoo, Botsford/Swinford residence hall director, said interested students can pick up applications for the tournament from most residence halls' front desks.”
Ball State charters strugglingby Ball State Daily NewsSep 16, 2009 “Despite a majority of its charter schools finishing below the state average passing rates, Ball State University officials said they will reserve judgment on the schools' 2009 ISTEP+ performance. Ball State's charter schools are public schools sponsored and monitored by the university but are not ran by Ball State.”
Volleyball: Loss to Lincoln Christian ends undefeated record for Tigersby The DePauwSep 14, 2009 “After breezing through their first eight matches, the undefeated Tigers finally took a shot to the chin with a loss in the championship match of the Rose-Hulman Invitational on Saturday. Lincoln Christian University outmatched DePauw with consistent play and exploited the holes in the Tiger defense in the four-set victory.” | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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