The world of ideas
Faculty from a number of departments will share their best teaching practices during the annual Teaching and Learning Fair on Wednesday.
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Wellman named to NCAA committee
Director of Athletics Ron Wellman has been named to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee, which is responsible for selecting and seeding teams in the NCAA basketball tournament.
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Juicy Ethics
Students will address the popularity — and harmful nature — of Internet gossip sites during a symposium, “Juicy Ethics,” on Monday. Professor Alessandra Beasley Von Burg addresses students’ fear of being mentioned on one of those sites: ”They are forced to face their middle school fear of bullies — this time online bullies.”
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Prestigious journal recognizes Meredith’s work
The Journal of Operations Management has recognized Jack Meredith, professor of management and Broyhill Distinguished Scholar and Chair in Operations at the Babcock School, for his scholarly contributions.
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From the bakery to IS: ‘Little Miss Muffin’
Rebecca Griffin Jones, an administrative coordinator in the Information Systems Department, had to leave the bakery business after she developed an allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat. But now she’s self-published some of her most popular recipes in “Recipes From Little Miss Muffin Bakery and more.”
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Oscar’s choice?
The surprise hit “Slumdog Millionaire” may take home an Oscar at the Academy Awards Sunday night, but don’t confuse it with the real India, says Professor and Chair of Communication Ananda Mitra.
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Student entrepreneurs compete in contest
MBA student Kevin Cain and undergraduates Ben Comer and Brett Apter will compete against student entrepreneurs from other schools for $85,000 in cash and prizes during the Babcock School’s annual Elevator Competition in March.
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Serving the community
The School of Law has opened a new Community Law and Business Clinic to provide experience for students and free legal aid for small-business owners and nonprofits. The clinic, directed by Steve Virgil, will host its first “Ask A Lawyer” day on Wednesday.
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Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy
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Health care, politics and the stimulus bill
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