Releases
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Peabody Reflector Staff – Fall 2008 Issue
About the Peabody Reflector The Peabody Reflector is published biannually by 91ÌÆ²®»¢â€™s Peabody College of education and human development in cooperation with the 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Office of DAR Communications. The magazine is mailed free of charge to all Peabody alumni, parents of current Peabody students, and to friends of Peabody who make… Read MoreNov 11, 2008
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ University names new director of global education office
91ÌÆ²®»¢ University has named Ara Pachmayer director of its Global Education Office (GEO), which provides international learning and global engagement experiences for students. Read MoreNov 7, 2008
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TIPSHEET: Education, health care expected to be among Obama’s priorities: 91ÌÆ²®»¢ experts
91ÌÆ²®»¢ experts are available to comment on education, immigration and health care policy. Read MoreNov 7, 2008
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Experts: Obama will move quickly to show he’s ready to govern
Political pundits have time to reflect in the days ahead on the reasons behind Barack Obama's historic election as the first African American president, but the president-elect must focus immediately on his transition and the challenges ahead, according to several 91ÌÆ²®»¢ professors. Read MoreNov 7, 2008
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Portrait of civil rights leader to be unveiled Nov. 13 at 91ÌÆ²®»¢
A portrait of civil rights leader and 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University professor the Rev. James Lawson will be unveiled Nov. 13 at 91ÌÆ²®»¢. Read MoreNov 6, 2008
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ University promotes Tony Fort and Keith Loiseau to new roles in Campus Planning
Tony Fort has been promoted to director of architecture and construction at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University. 91ÌÆ²®»¢ has also restructured the university architect position and filled it with former project manager Keith Loiseau. Read MoreNov 6, 2008
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ ranks in Top 10 on best places to work in academia list
91ÌÆ²®»¢ University is ranked in the Top 10 best places to work in academia in the United States in the November issue of The Scientist magazine. Read MoreNov 4, 2008
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Marketing expert takes on new role at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Owen Graduate School
Expanding on her exceptional career as a researcher, educator and administrator, Dawn Iacobucci has been promoted to the post of associate dean for faculty development at the 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Owen Graduate School of Management. Read MoreNov 3, 2008
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2008 presidential election signals transition: 91ÌÆ²®»¢ experts
A smooth presidential transition with an emphasis on advance preparation and avoidance of past pitfalls is crucial to a strong start for the next administration, says political scientist David E. Lewis. 91ÌÆ²®»¢ experts are available to discuss the many aspects of this year\'s presidential election. Read MoreOct 31, 2008
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ poet Rick Hilles wins Whiting Writers’ Award
Rick Hilles, an acclaimed poet and assistant professor of English at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University, was named one of 10 recipients of the 2008 Whiting Writer's Awards given for "writers of exceptional talent and promise in early career." Read MoreOct 31, 2008
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The Agitator’s Daughter author gives Walter Murray Jr. Commons Lecture Nov. 6 at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University
Sheryll Cashin, author of The Agitator\'s Daughter: A Memoir of Four Generations of One Extraordinary African-American Family, will give the annual Walter Murray Jr. Commons Lecture Thursday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University. Read MoreOct 31, 2008
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ University students gear up for “Election GameDay” Nov. 4
Just a few weeks after hosting ESPN's GameDay on campus, 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University students are preparing for a different match-up on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and have dubbed their Election Day activities "Election GameDay." Read MoreOct 31, 2008
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Best-selling author of Freakonomics comes to 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University Nov. 18
Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the international best-seller Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, will speak at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University Tuesday, Nov. 18. Read MoreOct 29, 2008
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Chinese school principals head to Nashville for two-week exchange
Twenty Chinese principals will be in Nashville and at 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University Oct. 28-Nov. 8 to learn the latest information about U.S. education policy and see American classrooms and techniques firsthand. Read MoreOct 24, 2008
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91ÌÆ²®»¢ archaeologist to discuss adventures, discoveries in Guatemala
Uncovering ancient treasures, helping police catch dangerous looters and working with the Maya citizens to protect their resources…these are typical activities in the life of 91ÌÆ²®»¢ archaeologist Arthur Demarest, who will give a free public lecture Tuesday, Oct. 28, on the 91ÌÆ²®»¢ campus. Read MoreOct 23, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 91ÌÆ²®»¢ University’s Homecoming parade kicks off 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25
91ÌÆ²®»¢ University students will spend the afternoon Friday, Oct. 24, building floats for Saturday morning's Homecoming parade leading up to the 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Commodores football match-up against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. central time. The public is invited to attend the parade. Read MoreOct 23, 2008
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Employers beware: aggressive job negotiations can have long-term impact on employer-employee relationships
91ÌÆ²®»¢ conducted by professors Ray Friedman and Neta Moye finds that the perceived mistreatment of potential employees during the recruitment process has a significant and lasting impact on workers' long-term relationships with employers. Read MoreOct 23, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Sustainability and Environmental Management Office to kick off event recycling program at football game against Duke
The Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO) will offer coordinated recycling at 91ÌÆ²®»¢'s last three home football games this season, beginning this Saturday, Oct. 25, at the game against Duke. Read MoreOct 23, 2008
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Susan Gray School to cut ribbon on new fully accessible playground
The Susan Gray School for Children will dedicate and cut the ribbon on the new Finan Family Playground 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24. The event will be part of 91ÌÆ²®»¢ Peabody College's homecoming weekend activities. Read MoreOct 23, 2008
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Susan Gray School student and parent recognized for work on behalf of children with disabilities
Susan Gray School for Children student Claire Puryear and her mother Michelle Puryear have been selected by the Nashville Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Mac West Children's Award. Read MoreOct 22, 2008