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Calvin University coming July 10
On July 10, 2019, Calvin College officially becomes Calvin University. The date coincides with Reformer John Calvin's birthday, for whom the institution was named at its founding in 1876. The Calvin community will commemorate the significant milestone with a series of events, including a panel discussion, dedication service, and celebration cookout. View the full lineup of events.
"This is an exciting time in Calvin's history," said Michael Le Roy, president of Calvin University. "This change to university grants us permission to think and dream and hope and aspire to a great deal more as we engage with more learners around the world."
What began nearly 150 years ago in a single classroom on Williams Street in downtown Grand Rapids, with one faculty member, one academic discipline, and just seven students, is now a university sprawled out over a 400-acre campus, offering more than 100 academic options to 3,700 students each year from more than 65 countries. It's an institution of 250 Christ-centered faculty who are thought leaders in their fields. And, it includes an alumni network of more than 65,000 who are expressing Calvin's mission to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ's agents of renewal in the world.
"The college or university takes different forms over time, serves different populations over time in history. But that mission critically endures," said Le Roy.
Extending reach, deepening roots
In becoming a university, and as part of Vision 2030, Calvin is aspiring to extend its reach and deepen its roots by expanding its global influence, growing as a trusted partner for learning, and deepening its commitment to the Reformed Christian faith.
"We have a distinctive and enduring Christian mission that we are excited to share with more people around the corner and across the globe," said Craig Lubben, chair of the Calvin University Board of Trustees. "As we look to the future of Calvin, we are confident that this name change will help us better reflect who we are to audiences both familiar with and new to Calvin and propel us further as we fulfill a compelling vision."
How Calvin will pursue this vision over the next decade is laid out in the university's recently approved strategic plan. The plan includes four key goals.
Expanding programs, inviting new learners
First, the university will expand its offerings to undergraduate students and its use of digital systems and platforms to meet the needs of learners of all ages, all over the world; like Calvin's new Spanish Immersion program, which will serve high school students; adding more graduate programs; and partnering on educational endeavors like the Calvin Prison Initiative in Ionia and the Lumina Partnership in Hong Kong.
"I'd like us to be a place where folks think 'I wonder what Calvin has to offer in that space?' And knowing then that it would come from a place that thinks deeply about its work and about how to do these things well," said Cheryl Brandsen, provost.
Collaborating to create solutions
Second, Calvin will look for more ways to collaborate to enhance learning. Drawing on the strength of its scholarship and its depth of learning, it will direct institutional resources toward opportunities that encourage faculty and students to work across disciplines and with local and global partners in tackling complex issues.
"We need to work effectively with community partners. We need to hear lots of voices that are bringing their expertise, their own experience to the table to figure out how to solve problems," said Amy Wilstermann, professor of biology.
Creating spaces to thrive
Thirdly, Calvin will invest in its learning environments as it supports a thriving educational community. This includes continuing to update classrooms to meet the needs of current and future learners, designing spaces that spur collaboration and innovation, and creating places like the Commons Union that promote community and support the well-being of people and creation.
"When we create places on campus where we encounter different ideas, different viewpoints, learning that perhaps we've never thought about before, that begins to shape not just the way we think, but the way we act and we live into those truths," said Sarah Visser, vice president for student life.
Deepening Christian commitment
And finally, central to the university's entire vision is helping faculty, staff, and students more fully embody a faithful and engaged Reformed Christianity.
"The Reformed project invites us to bring our whole selves into this academic institution. There's no subject that's off limits, because all knowledge belongs to God," said Michelle Loyd-Paige, executive associate to the president for diversity and inclusion. "We are called to unpack this knowledge and to use this knowledge to make a difference in the world. Our Reformed faith invites us to do this, our Reformed faith compels us to do this, and our Reformed faith helps us to do this well."
Learn more about Calvin's history, the decision for the name change to Calvin University, and about Calvin's vision for the next decade.
About Calvin University
Founded in 1876, Calvin University is a top-ranked, liberal arts university located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that equips its more than 3,700 students from 45 U.S. states, 65 countries, and five Canadian provinces to think deeply, to act justly, and to live wholeheartedly as Christ's agents of renewal in the world.
Calvin offers 100+ majors and programs, including graduate-level offerings in accounting, education, and speech pathology and audiology. Calvin students engage in intensive internships, community-based service learning, and significant research that results in publishing and presenting alongside world-class faculty.
Calvin also promotes Christian thought and action on an international stage in key areas of education and culture through its 12 centers and institutes. Discover more about Calvin.
A Student Perspective: Sometimes Second is the Perfect Place
According to Olivet College rising senior Rose Kemmerling, the perfect college fit is defined by a homey feeling and awesome supporters. For her, Olivet College fits that description to a T.
Second Family, Second Home
"I would encourage a student to attend Olivet College because it is not just a place, but also embodies a great feeling," Rose said. "When I come back to campus after summer or Christmas break, I feel like I am at my home-away-from-home. It is hard to explain, but once you are on campus you can feel the family atmosphere and know that it is the place that you should be. The College is more than just the academic buildings, dorm rooms and the KC — it's the people who become your second family."
As a biology pre-medical major, member of the volleyball team, President's Leadership Institute fellow and vice president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Rose's second family is comprised of her teammates, science professors and classmates.
"My relationships with professors at Olivet have helped shape me into the person I am today. Being a biology major with a pre-med focus, Organic Chemistry was one of the classes I had to take," Rose explained. "I established a bond with Professor Susanne Lewis, Ph.D., because I was with her four times a week in addition to a lab on Tuesday nights and the extra time I spent in her office hours. I know that her door will always be open and that I can go to her when needed.
"I also know that my coach, Megan Merchant, is someone that I can go to. I have the chance to work with her as both a coach and SAAC faculty adviser, and I know that she wants to see me succeed. My athletic trainer, Kaitlin Sznajder, is someone who I know will always be there to encourage and support me — she was my rock when I got a concussion this season.
"I am lucky to have teammates, friends and a support system all wrapped up into one."
Rose added that a very special member of her OC family and volleyball team is nine-year-old Lianna Shearer. Liana was recruited to the Comets from Team IMPACT, a nonprofit that connects children facing serious or chronic illnesses with college athletic teams. Lianna attends practices, games, team dinners and other events with the team. More importantly, Rose and the rest of the OC volleyball team are members of Lianna's support system as she overcomes challenges related to cystic hygroma.
While Rose's undergraduate journey at Olivet is nearing its end, she says she's not done building relationships and using those connections for good. Next up, she's preparing for further studies that will help her enter the medical field.
"I have always known that I want to do something in the medical field," Rose said. "This past summer I read an article about genetic counseling, and I knew that this career was perfect for me. Genetic counseling does not only allow me to help others, but it still allows me to be involved in the medical field and solving problems. My goal is to attend a two-year genetic counseling program after graduating from Olivet. I am preparing myself for my future career by shadowing genetic counselors, taking prerequisite courses for my program, adding a psychology minor, participating in crisis volunteering and studying for the GRE."
With the support of her OC family, Rose has no doubt she'll be able to achieve her goals.
"My experience as a Comet has helped shape me into the person, student and athlete I am today. I have gained life experiences and learned lessons that I will carry with me throughout my life," she concluded.
Learn more about Olivet College by contacting the Office of Admissions at 800-456-7189 or admissions@olivetcollege.edu.
The Places You'll Go: Greenhalgh Gift Opens Travel Possibilities to More Albion College Students
There is an incredible world out there ready to be explored and experienced for the college student willing and eager to find it. And nothing should stand in their way. The new Albion College Stephen I., '74, and Susan Brochu Greenhalgh, '75, Endowed Student Experience Fund will help make that happen. The $250,000 gift will support travel costs for students with financial need who wish to participate in faculty-sponsored academic trips.
"The stigma that attaches to students who can't go because of financial issues, that bothered me," said Greenhalgh, a Pontiac native who earned his bachelor's degrees at Albion in anthropology and sociology, then earned his law degree from Washington & Lee University in Virginia in 1977. "Other students would come back to class and talk about their experiences and there were students who couldn't go. I thought the stigma was very unfortunate."
The gift is intended for travel only when a faculty member is present and purely for academic purposes. It should benefit multiple students each year.
Now retired and living in Boulder, Colo., after a career with the Bodman Law Firm in Detroit (where he was a corporate attorney for the Detroit Lions among other clients), Greenhalgh was first intrigued by the idea of helping deserving students on faculty-sponsored travel several years ago after talking with Albion religious studies Professor Jocelyn McWhirter, who for years has sponsored the biennial Holocaust Studies Service-Learning Project trip to Poland.
But there were other faculty-student events as well, including First-Year Seminar trips and the yearly excursion for the Center for Sustainability and the Environment, Greenhalgh noted.
"There were students who were missing out," he said.
When McWhirter learned what the Greenhalghs were working on to help these students, she was pleased.
"It broadens their horizons," she said. "I think these trips take students into an unfamiliar world. And when they enter an unfamiliar world, whether it's in the U.S. or a destination outside the U.S, I think it gives them a new perspective on the world. It fosters skills of adjusting to another culture, adjusting to how to move within another culture, even learning a strange language. I think in the case of my trip, and other trips, it introduces students to new people and new history."
And that's exactly what the Greenhalghs were hoping for with this fund.
"This does two things," said Greenhalgh, who has also served for 11 years as a member of the College's Board of Trustees. "It helps the faculty and it provides more immediate opportunities for students from less affluent families. And I hope it provides life experiences by going to places like Europe and Africa for students who otherwise might not have that opportunity. It all falls under the rubric of experiential learning, and I believe that experiential learning can make all the difference in a liberal arts education."
And not only will the new gift sustain current travel projects, it could lead to opportunities for more trips to different areas for more students.
"It's great for students who don't have the money," McWhirter said. "These trips are an experience that can't be had by staying where you are."
Hope College Formula Racing Team in Top 20 Percent Worldwide
The student-run Hope College Formula Racing Team is in the top 20 percent worldwide in the FSAE rankings posted earlier this year.
Hope College ranked 107th out of 601 teams globally, including 26th out of 145 teams from the United States. Most of the teams are from comprehensive or technical universities — first on the list, for example, is the Universitaet Stuttgart in Germany.
"This is momentous for not only our team but also for our school," said freshman team member Austin Cortes of Gurnee, Illinois. "We are one of two liberal arts colleges in the competition, so we are a true underdog story."
Looking forward, the team is preparing for this year's competition at Michigan International Speedway, which will be held on May 8-11 with an estimated 120 teams participating.
Hope first participated in Formula SAE in 2010, competing with more than 100 teams from around the world at MIS. The college returned to MIS in 2016, and also competed at Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2018.
Hope's team placed 76th out of 102 teams in 2010, winning the William C. Mitchell Rookie Award in 2010 for having achieved the highest overall score among first time teams, and finished 77th out of 115 teams in 2016. Hope also finished 11th in the international Formula SAE Lincoln 2018 competition in Nebraska out of 80 teams. Also in 2018, Hope finished first out of 10 Great Lakes FSAE teams at the 2018 Lawrence Tech Grand Prix, and had the 49th fastest time out of 1,375 entries in the SCCA Solo Nationals autocross held in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The concept behind Formula SAE is that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style race car. The prototype car is to be evaluated for its potential as a production item. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype based on a series of rules whose purpose is to provide standards while promoting clever problem solving.
The Formula SAE competition is not just a race. Instead, the teams are evaluated in a series of static and dynamic events, including presentation, design, cost analysis, acceleration, cornering ability, maneuverability and handling, fuel economy and endurance.
The international Formula SAE organization provides a variety of design parameters within which the participants must work, but beyond that the teams make their own decisions. Some of the parts are pre-fabricated, like the 600cc Honda motorcycle engine that provides the power. Others — like the frame itself — have been developed by the group, starting with initial concept, and then moving through design and theoretical testing using the computer and ultimately to fabrication and construction.
Although it may seem that the team would be geared toward engineering majors, the Hope College Formula Racing Team is open to any student and other majors through the years have included communication, business, computer science, exercise science, management and religion.
Aquinas College adds esports program for 2019-20 season
Aquinas College is launching an esports program in fall 2019, providing students a new opportunity to participate in competitive video gaming. The College will become the fifth institution in Michigan to offer esports at the college level.
"We feel that this is a terrific opportunity for Aquinas College to be on the forefront of the rise of collegiate esports," said Aquinas Director of Athletics Nick Davidson. "Through comprehensive research, the college felt this was the right time to provide those interested with not only a great academic experience, but the ability to compete in collegiate esports at the next level. We are very excited to begin this endeavor and look forward to what the future holds for esports at Aquinas."
Aquinas will apply for membership in NACE, the National Association of Collegiate Esports, which is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Currently NACE has more than 125 member schools and more than 2,800 student-athletes.
Ninety-four percent of all varsity esports programs in the United States are members of NACE. Aquinas will join Alma College, Siena Heights University, Davenport University, and Northwood University as Michigan institutions officially recognized by the association.
Esports is one of the newest – and fastest-growing – athletic programs in the country. When NACE was formed in July 2016, only seven colleges and universities had varsity esports programs. Currently, there are more than 125 institutions that sponsor esports.
Esports games rely on real-time strategy, teamwork, mental agility and multiplayer online battles. Interest in the sport is on an upward trend. In 2017, the League of Legends World Finals drew 57.6 million online viewers compared to an average of 19.4 million viewers during the NBA finals. Overall, there are 286 million projected esport viewers by 2020.
Aquinas is in the process of hiring a head coach and will begin recruiting a team to compete this fall. Scholarship opportunities will be available.
A new gaming lab on campus will house a practice and competition area. It will be outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment from iBUYPOWER and furnishings from DXRacer, a Michigan-based company.
Intercollegiate competition will begin in fall 2019 for three games: League of Legends, Overwatch and Rocket League.
In addition to the new esports program, Aquinas is adding new faculty and programs that will continue to offer students expertise that will prepare them for the future job market. Aquinas is hiring in the Computer Information Systems academic department and has launched a Business Administration/Computer Information System dual major, Business Administration/Economics dual major, and a new Preparing Racially-diverse Educators program.
Aquinas launched its Four-Year Guarantee in the fall, promising that students will graduate in four years or the College will waive any additional tuition expense for up to one additional year for outstanding coursework required to graduate.
When is the best time to visit colleges?
(Albion College, voted 12th Most Beautiful College in Winter)
It's winter, and the tundra is setting in – at least it is here in Michigan. The last thing you are thinking about is planning a trip to visit campuses. Those long walks across snow-covered quads are certainly less appealing when the temperatures are teetering at the same level as the number of layers you'll be wearing to stay warm. Or maybe you are a freshman or sophomore, and it's just "not time yet."
So, "When is the best time to visit?" The answer may not be what you expect. Here are some tips for getting the most out of campus visits:
As summer strolls in and the school year winds down, families across the country are gearing with plans to visit college campuses. Tours are crowded, staff is minimal, and quads are relatively barren. Although the summer months are more convenient for your time, ideally you should try to plan your visits when classes are in session and the campuses are full of life. Think of it like trying on a pair of new shoes: do you get the proper assessment while sitting? No, you get up, walk around, and perhaps jog in them… as it should also be done visiting campuses. Simulate the day-to-day as if you are attending the school. It doesn't necessarily mean go in the dead of winter, but consider this: it may be cold, but it'll also be cold while you attend, won't it?
Age of student:
It can be very rewarding to visit colleges and universities before your junior and senior year (read: before it's decision time). You are less concerned about choosing and "buying" when you are simply "window shopping" and more interested in checking out the inventory. Expose yourself to as many different kinds of places—big schools, small schools, research universities, liberal arts colleges, urban campuses, places way out in the country—to develop a broad perspective of all the different options. Then, when it is time to make a decision, you'll have a better foundation on which to choose.
Before stepping foot on the first campus (and each one after that…):
Your new mantra: Relax, enjoy, decide later. Resist the impulse to judge immediately, good or bad. Your first reaction is bound to be emotional, and usually overly positive—college is really cool! Sleep on it. Weigh your impressions against the other schools you visit and try to remain as objective as possible so your rose-colored glasses don't allow you to overlook things.
As you visit the campuses, allow your senses to guide you. Really like something? Take note of it. Feel like something's missing? Take note of it. Gut instinct is usually pretty accurate. Additionally, the perceptions from your visits will come in handy when completing your college applications. Remember this: tying personal experience to the campus environment will blow the minds of the admissions department!
What to look for:
Focus on fit. We perform at our best when we have a level of comfort, belonging, and value. Questions to ask yourself: How does the college meet my academic needs? Will I be challenged appropriately? Is the style of instruction a good match for how I learn? Does the college offer a community that makes me feel "at home?" Does the college offer extracurricular activities that interest me?
After the visit, before you leave:
Connect with the recruiter. Colleges and universities typically assign admissions personnel to different areas of the country for recruiting efficiency. If your area's recruiter is available, definitely introduce yourself. Either way, get that person's contact information. Consider him/her as your "go to" person when you have important questions later in the admissions process. And remember this: there is nothing insignificant nor too embarrassing to ask. The admissions staff is there to help!
What to do next:
Record your visit. Make notes as soon as you are able. The more campuses you visit, the more they will begin to blend together, especially from memory. Take pictures to give yourself a visual index of what you've seen to avoid confusion later.
Enjoy the process. It can be easy to get lost in the excitement and have that energy turn into anxiety. Relax. Start the search early. Visit during the school year to witness the campus's true environment. Trust your senses and take notes.
As you map your college visit road trip, include a few of Michigan's top 14 private colleges and universities on your list. These schools are purposefully smaller and emphasize "community over crowds." Often comparable in cost to Michigan's public institutions, the independents boast higher four-year graduation rates, outstanding faculty who help students forge their own paths, and smaller class sizes for a truly unique and personal experience.
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Irish Dance and Culture at Aquinas College
Aquinas College loves Irish culture! Since the early '70s, Aquinas has embraced Ireland. As the only college in Michigan to offer an Irish Studies minor, Aquinas' interdisciplinary program offers a comprehensive understanding of Irish culture in both historical and contemporary contexts. For more than 40 years, students and faculty have studied in Tully Cross, Ireland, to gain a unique perspective of Irish history and culture. And new in fall 2018, Aquinas students can now join the only Michigan collegiate Irish Dance Club to offer scholarships to dance athletes!
Trained Irish dancers enrolling with previous experience will have the opportunity to continue their love and study of Irish dance, music and culture. Eligible students can earn annual scholarships to join the club team. Dancers will collaborate and choreograph dances under the direction of Liz Heinzman, TCRG, and showcase these dances at performances and competitions against other teams.
The club will also offer workshops to non-experienced students who would like to learn the basics of Irish dance.
" Aquinas has embraced Ireland, providing three signature programs that allow students to immerse themselves in the culture through study, experience and dance."
– President Kevin G. Quinn
Learn more at aquinas.edu/irish-dance.
For information about Aquinas' Irish Studies program, visit aquinas.edu/irish.
Alma College Alternative Fall Breaks Include Local Service Options
Students learn about the impact of genocide, interact with special needs youth, remove invasive shrubs and participate in wildlife rehabilitation during Alma College's Alternative Fall Break.
Alma College's mission is to prepare graduates who think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully and live responsibly as stewards of the world they bequeath to future generations. Students of Alma College strive to take this mission statement and transform it into a way of living. One example of these efforts is the nearly 200 students who participate in the Alma College Alternative Break Program.
This program began in 2003 as a single service trip with 20 participants. Students now participate in 10 or more volunteer opportunities throughout the course of the academic year.
Alma College had the third highest percentage of alternative breakers last year according to the Break Away national survey. A total of 193 schools responded to this survey hosted by the national organization supporting the development of alternative break experiences.
Alternative Fall Breaks offer several one- or two-day trips across the State of Michigan. Meanwhile, the holiday and spring service options allow students to serve throughout the nation for an entire week. More information on fall service and upcoming trip options can be found at https://www.alma.edu/academics/experiential-learning/leadership-programs/alternative-breaks.php.
"I went on my first Alternative Break in the spring of 2017. The destination was Mammoth Caves National Park and the experience was wonderful," says program student co-leader Erin Goggins of Hastings. "Learning about the environment, making new friends and serving others have made this program extremely important to me."
"Helping others become active citizens in the community is something else that I find especially great about organizing these trips," says Goggins. "I am thankful that Alma College has provided me with the opportunity to do this."
Adrian College Welcomes 1,500 Visitors to Campus for Annual Sneak Peek Day
Adrian College hosted its annual Sneak Peek Day in July, welcoming over 1,500 attendees to campus. As in the past, the event offers visiting freshmen a glimpse of campus accommodations, student life and the opportunity to meet with their roommates to plan for the fall semester. Students and their families perused the Adrian College Bookstore, dined at Ritchie Marketplace and toured around the Mall to meet fellow incoming Bulldogs.
Corinne Fereshetian, a freshman from Farmington Hills, Michigan, attended Sneak Peek Day despite previously touring campus on recruitment visits. "I am so excited to start school at AC this fall. The campus is beautiful and everyone is always friendly," she said. "I am most looking forward to spending time in all of the new facilities and cheering on other teams in Arrington."
Staff and faculty were available throughout the event to answer questions, discuss the upcoming fall semester and provide a first-hand tour to incoming students, family and friends. Sneak Peek Day also provided full access academic buildings and dorms, as well as offered drawings with prizes such as mini-fridges and an iPad. Many students also pre-registered for their fall classes in anticipation of Welcome Week in August.
"It was really helpful to have so many professors and students on campus during Sneak Peek Day, but I also liked that we had our own time to explore campus," said Elizabeth Hume from Wheaton, IL. "Being on this kind of campus is so unique because you're able to get to know all of your classmates, and there are ample opportunities for every single person to excel both in and outside the classroom."
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How Michigan colleges and Google are Reinventing Classroom Learning
When Alma College Professor Anthony Collamati sat down with all the students in his winter semester Media Theory and Culture class for the first time, the course was almost over.
Collamati was part of a revolutionary pilot program led by the Michigan Colleges Alliance that allowed students at Alma, Albion and Calvin colleges to take courses at member campuses using video conferencing technology from Google and interactive 55-inch "jamboards" to communicate.
That means Collamati had seven students in a classroom at Alma, six Albion undergraduates dialed in from their campus and three from Calvin attending from Grand Rapids.
The collaboration between the Michigan Colleges Alliance — a group of 14 of Michigan's best private colleges and universities working together to provide opportunities for students in and outside of the classrooms — Google, which donated technology, and Steelcase, which outfitted learning environments for optimal communication, is the first-of-its-kind nationally.
The idea behind the interactive multi-campus class sharing is to maximize limited resources and provide students wider learning opportunities, said Michigan Colleges Alliance President Dr. Bob Bartlett.
"Nothing like this is happening in the country other than right here," Bartlett said recently to students and instructors involved in the pilot. "It's cutting edge. You're a part of something brand new and it's happening right here in Michigan and with Michigan Colleges Alliance."
"We're on to something that is going to have a national scope. I think that's pretty exciting."
Students agreed with Bartlett's assessment.
Nichole Brown, an Albion junior studying math, was part of Collamati's class. She registered for the section specifically to experience and learn the technology. Brown said any initial skepticism ended with the interactive nature and excitement of being part of something new.
"This is opening up opportunity for students to take classes we've never had access to and to be a part of something that's never been done," Nichole said. "Technology has such a wide range of applications in other fields that learning it now will benefit me later."
The pilot was structured around three classes that are unique to the school or typically have lower student registrations. Bartlett said the courses, "Earth, Art and the Environment" offered through Albion, "Visual Sociology" through Calvin, and Collamati's, were chosen to highlight that the program could tackle demanding topics.
Collamati described building a close connection to and between the students despite the distance between the campuses. He and the students had to lean-in and engage each other, developing seminar-style robust discussions. Each class session felt like an event, Collamati said.
"It supports the type of personalized teaching that we value and know is most valuable," Collamati said.
Collamati reflected on the recent lunch at which he physically met two-thirds of his students, saying it didn't feel like their first encounter.
"I knew their personalities just like I would if they had been sitting in front of me the entire semester," he said.
The colleges are studying how to improve the experience while planning to expand the partnership in Fall 2018 to include seven classes. Roman Williams, a Calvin College sociology professor who taught one of the three pilot classes, said the evaluation will help all parties understand the program's strengths and how it can develop.
"We have a hunch that there are two entirely different experiences when you're in class and when you're video-conferenced in," he said. "What are those differences? How did the student react and how did the professor adapt? I know, for me, the technology forced me to reinvent some of the ways I taught and I think it challenged everyone for the better."
The second edition of the collaboration will focus on more traditional math and science courses to explore how the technology works in those arenas.
Bartlett praised the institutions for being innovative.
"Our presidents are really visionary and wanted to create something different, something exciting for students," he said. "I'm amazed at the degree of collaboration that I've seen in this process. The way work gets done now is what our students are experiencing in the classroom. Everyone is working together to lay the tracks for our future."
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Hunting in Texas: Animals to Hunt Year-round
By Lisa Jacks | Thursday, 04 June 2015 01:17 PM
Texas has some great hunting, but only certain animals are open to being legally taken year-round. All hunters in Texas are required to have a hunting license, and the requirements for a license are specific to passing a hunter education class, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Furbearing and exotic animals can be taken year-round if culled by recreational hunters. Exotic animal in Texas are defined as grass-eating or plant-eating, single-hoofed or cloven-hoofed mammals not indigenous to Texas and include ungulates from the deer and antelope families introduced into the state.
While there is no bag or possession limit or closed seasons on exotic animals or fowl on private property, it is illegal to hunt without a valid hunting license, hunt on a public road or right-of-way, hunt on private property without landowner permission, and to possess an exotic or the carcass of one without the owner's consent. Public hunting lands may have restrictions, however.
If you are a qualified hunter and wish to hunt animals year-round, here is a list of what you can look for. Some do have some seasonal restrictions based on region.
1. Small Mammals
Small creatures that can be hunted year-round include rabbits and hares, which can be hunted in Texas year-round without penalty as can squirrels, except in East Texas where its season runs from early October though late September and the whole month of May. Other year-round hunts include those for flying squirrels, ground squirrels, porcupines, and prairie dogs. You can't possess or sell armadillos, but you can harvest them. Badgers, beavers, foxes, minks, muskrats, and nutria can be harvested all year, along with opossums, otters, raccoons, ring-tailed cats, and skunks can be taken as well.
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2. Large Mammals
Large animals with no closed season that can be hunted on private land include, but are not limited to feral hogs, Aoudad sheep, axis deer, elk, sika deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelopes, nilgai antelopes, and Russian boars. Large cats, such as mountain lions and bobcats, are open game. As of 2015, coyotes are currently under statewide rabies quarantine.
3. Large Exotic Birds
Large exotics, such as ratites like emus, ostriches, rheas, and cassowaries, are open year-round.
4. Reptiles and Amphibians
Frogs and certain turtles can be taken anytime. Others are protected.
Learn more from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department or Texas Hunt Lodge.
This article is for information only. Please check current regulations before hunting.
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Kutzall tools is a manufacturer and distributor of quality carving tools that are handmade right down the road in Cottrellville, Michigan. They have been producing these world renowned tools for craftsmen for over 50 years. In terms of product development, customer service, and overall dedication to their craft - we couldn't have asked for a better client.
However, as is often the case with companies who do incredible work and have been in business for so long, Kutzall developed what we call "shoemaker's kids syndrome". They had focused so intensely on making the best tools possible for their customers that they didn't have time to focus on their own brand or keep up with all of the new advertising mediums or modern sales platforms. One day they realized that the Kutzall brand lacked a clear identity and that they were missing out on opportunities to leverage new platforms to reach new customers. Kutzall Reached out to us and we were so excited to help out!
Hunch Free worked tirelessly to develop a solid brand identity and completely re-tooled Kutzall's imagery and tone. Like all of our services, before we launched photoshop, picked up a camera, or laid ink to paper we knew we needed to acquire and chew on some serious data.
After collecting 50 years worth of marketing collateral and conducting numerous customer insight discussions, we took all of these data points, plastered them across the walls of one of our dedicated War Rooms and got to analyzing!
We were able to create three unique customer personas and develop a creative content strategy that would appeal to each of those personas. Our strategy focused heavily on: Design & Layout, Photography, Video, and Copywriting.
Our team designed and built a visually stunning, mobile responsive e-commerce website, that is easy to navigate, and makes tool purchases intuitively simple, no matter what device you're using.
In addition to digital design, our creative team worked closely with Kutzall's leadership to produce all of their traditional print advertisements and tradeshow materials.
Rather than using cold product shots on a sterile background, we knew that the images to resonate with Kutzall's customers; we had to show their tools in use in their natural environment.
Our photography team setup a fully functional wood shop in our office and photographed Kutzall's complete product line in action and on display. The results of our photo shoot were remarkable images that supported the craftsman lifestyle and could be used across their website and traditional advertisements.
Retooling Kutzall's website meant that we had to create all of their page copy from the ground up. Using the consumer insight data that we unearthed in our deep dive discovery phase, our team analyzed the responses that we received from each customer persona category.
We were able to identify unique linguistic characteristics and key motivational forces that helped write strategic page copy that appeals to each profile. We also learned about the art of carving and even worked on carving projects using Kutzall's tools so that we could better write about their products in a way that was transparently honest.
The result of our work is a website rich in quality copy that is strategically written, SEO friendly and speaks to the customer's internal motivations rather than giving them a sales pitch.
The culmination of our creative services has given Kutzall a new, polished look that accurately portrays the handcrafted lifestyle that they represent. The look and feel of their new brand attributes are not only rich in character and leave behind a lasting impression, everything is intentionally built around an intelligent strategy that is rooted in data science. Get in touch with us to see how we can help you too.


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Leo Deck (* 30. September 1908 in Bern; † 1. Juni 1997 ebenda) war ein Schweizer Maler.

Leben
Leo Deck wurde 1908 in Bern geboren. Dort absolvierte er vorerst eine Lehre als Schriftenmaler. 1935 reiste er nach Paris, wo er sich an der Grande Chaumière künstlerisch ausbilden liess. Ab 1938 verbrachte er in Paris und Italien zahlreiche weitere Studienaufenthalte.
1942 und 1944 wurden Deck eidgenössische Kunststipendien zugesprochen.
1945 wurde sein Frühwerk in der Berner Kunsthalle erstmals mit einer Gruppenausstellung gewürdigt («Junge Berner Künstler», zusammen mit Rudolf Mumprecht, Ricco, Fritz Ryser).

Werk
Leo Decks Werk umfasst in erster Linie Landschaftsmalerei in der Tradition Ferdinand Hodlers und Cuno Amiets. Dabei spielen Seeregionen eine zentrale Rolle. Eine Vielzahl von Motiven fand Leo Deck im Raum Wohlensee, Murtensee, Neuenburgersee, Thunersee sowie Brienzersee.
Ende der 50er Jahre vollzog Deck einen stilistischen Wandel. Die komplexen Kompositionen und der kalligraphische Malduktus des Frühwerks wichen einer flächigen Auffassung der Formen und einer zunehmend expressiven Farbigkeit. Dieser Wandel ist auch in seinen Stillleben zu beobachten, die vor allem die Flora zum Thema haben. Das figürliche Werk thematisiert und idealisiert das Flanieren an der Seine in Paris, die Welt des Zirkus, den Reitsport in der unberührten Landschaft sowie das Rudern und Segeln auf ruhigen Gewässern.

Literatur
 Rüdlinger, Arnold (1945) Junge Berner Künstler. Kunsthalle Bern, Bern.

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Maler der Neuzeit
Maler (Schweiz)
Zeichner (Schweiz)
Bildender Künstler (Bern)
Schweizer
Geboren 1908
Gestorben 1997
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Filmmaker alleges fraud by co-producer, FIR lodged
By Sakshi Chaturvedi
Published on 22 Aug 2018 6:38 AM GMT
New Delhi: An FIR has been lodged on the complaint of filmmaker Rahul Mittra against his producer-partner Sunil Bohra in the 2012 film Saheb Biwi aur Gangster, police said on Tuesday.
Mittra's said Bohra had signed an agreement with him and Director Tigmanshu Dhulia for the release and distribution of the said movie.
According to the FIR, after the film went on to do much more business, Bohra pocketed the entire money, apart from selling its digital and music rights surreptitiously with an intention of misappropriation and to defraud.
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It said that it was mutually agreed and confirmed by all partners that all income of the film shall come to Bohra and then appropriated by all partners equally -- with each one receiving 33 per cent share of the total amount generated.
"The partnership agreement entered into between us clearly and categorically provided that there shall be a bank account of the firm at any nationalised or reputed bank and shall be duly operated by all the partners," Mittra wrote.
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Mittra said that Bohra didn't deposit any money in the joint account.
"He has usurped and kept the entire amount and caused me a huge loss of Rs 1.83 crore of my hard earned amount...," the complainant claimed.
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Destinations Where Your Dollar Will Go Really, Really Far in 2019
By Cailey Rizzo
Perhaps your resolution this year was to get out and travel more.
But here we are, a few months into 2019, and you have yet to book a trip. It's not because you've lost the motivation. It's just that your wallet doesn't seem to agree. Do not despair. We have all been there.
While your travel budget might not have room for the grand tour around Asia or Australia you were dreaming of, 2019 could be the year that you discover and fall in love with a new and unexpected destination.
Related: Traveling to These Popular Destinations Will Be Way Cheaper in 2019, According to Kayak
Travel search engine Hipmunk helped us compile a list of international destinations where you can stretch your dollar further this year. There may be new airline routes opening up, making flights cheaper, or a local currency where the exchange rate is predicted to decrease.
Related: The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2019
Whether you're looking for a relaxing beach getaway, cultural urban exploration, or trek through uncharted nature, these 10 international destinations are great considerations when you want to travel far away from home without having to dip too far into your savings.
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Colombia, particularly the coastal city of Cartagena, is becoming a rediscovered and more affordable travel destination for Americans. The median price of booking a trip in 2019 from the U.S. is only about $550, according to Hipmunk.
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Live la Pura Vida in Costa Rica, from the surf-perfect beaches to the lush rainforests to the bustling city of San Jose. While some more touristy hotels may come at a price premium, visit the country's free national parks and reserves (more than 25 percent its total territory) to experience the best of its nature.
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The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Hungarian forint is predicted to decrease six percent this year, making 2019 an even more affordable year for American visitors. Many know the country for its colorful capital of Budapest, but if you're visiting, consider tacking on a getaway to the lesser-discovered resort towns of Lake Balaton.
Although Japan is not a destination known for its affordability, 2019 could give Americans a better exchange rate, making it a more realistic destination for budgeters. The exchange rate is predicted to decrease around 4.3 percent this year.
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There is far, far more to Argentina than the capital city of Buenos Aires. And this year, your pesos will get you even further around the country, from Iguazu Falls to the glaciers of Ushuaia.
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It seems like something new is popping up in Mexico every day. Wander the streets of Mexico City, eat all the mole you can handle in Oaxaca, explore the new beaches and resorts in Cabo, or trek through the Mayan ruins of the Yucatan. It might not even break the bank to do it all.
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The largest country in South America has no shortage of diverse experiences. Explore everywhere from the beaches of Rio to the rivers of the Amazon. Hipmunk says the median price of booking a trip to Brazil this year is only $920.
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Those who have visited Sweden before may have experienced sticker shock — even just in the grocery store. But the value of the Krona compared to the U.S. dollar is predicted to fall up to 13.9 percent this year.
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South Africa is growing as an international and cosmopolitan destination. Cape Town has the largest contemporary art museum in Africa, and some of the best safaris. The median trip booking price for 2019 is about $1,400, according to Hipmunk.
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Poland can often be overlooked in favor of other more glittering European destinations, but Warsaw is truly becoming one of the continent's most up-and-coming capitals. It's got parties, castles, and a seriously underrated food scene — and it's all quite affordable.
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Products developed for athletes who practice endurance sports, or sport that require a prolonged effort. Endurance sports require a constant level of effort over the longest period of time possible. Victory Endurance aims to provide the best performance, providing energy and hydration throughout the activity, as well as providing optimum recuperation.
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Part-Time Retail Merchandiser Overview Are you looking for a company with flexible scheduling to demonstrate your merchandising, customer service and organizational skills? Lawrence Merchandising has a great opportunity for you! Lawrence Merchandising Services (LMS), a WIS International Company, is hiring Part-Time Retail Merchandisers in your area to complete merchandising services in many of the nation's top retailers and for many of the nation's top retail brands. Our client base is continually growing so we need you! Watch this brief video for more information about our Part-Time Retail Merchandiser position. What will I be doing? As a Part-Time Retail Merchandiser, you will help ensure client satisfaction in the following ways: Creating and managing your own work schedule by logging into our online reporting system to accept or decline merchandising services as they come available at retailers in your area. You can accept anywhere from 0-20 hours per week. The availability of services will vary greatly throughout the year, and we do not guarantee a set number of hours each week. There may be time periods where services are not available. Servicing your local retail stores by completing merchandising services independently or in a team, in a timely manner, and always delivering quality, while working with a variety of different types of merchandise. Utilizing a mobile device to check in/out for services. You will also be taking and uploading photos to our online reporting system. Merchandising service tasks will vary, but could include stocking, implementing plan-o-grams, visual merchandising, resets, product cut-ins, setting signage, audits, and developing strong relationships with store personnel. Is LMS for you? LMS has ongoing nationwide weekly and monthly services and many additional projects available on a first come, first serve basis. As well as the ability for our Retail Merchandisers to become dedicated to certain locations and services (availability will vary nationwide). Service opportunities may be one-time (project based) or reoccurring maintenance services (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc...). Services need to be completed sometime between Monday-Friday, and sometime between the hours of 8am to 6pm. Weekend services may be available in some areas. You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business as we continually strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. Merchandising services are completed independently or in a team, and our Part-Time Retail Merchandisers must be comfortable using our online reporting system. Perks FLEXIBILITY! The position is truly flexible! No evenings and weekends are required, though weekend hours may be available in some areas. GAIN RETAIL EXPERIENCE! Build a career in Merchandising by gaining retail experience. INDEPENDENCE! Work independently or in a team but have access to a helpful and responsive LMS office team. At LMS you are not an independent contractor, you are a W2 employee and receive all associated benefits such as an Employee Referral Bonus Program, voluntary health, vision, dental, short term disability, life insurance benefits, and 401(k) to those who qualify. Weekly pay! Requirements Merchandising and/or retail experience preferred. Ability to thoroughly follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to stand with varied movement for up to 5 hours at a time, ability to regularly lift up to 5 pounds (and up to 20 pounds on rare occasions), fine motor control (hand movements), speech, hearing, sight, ability to read documents with small font sizes, manual dexterity; with or without reasonable accommodation. Access to internet, printer, and camera phone (digital camera acceptable), and ability to receive voice messages via phone. Access to a PC or Mac that runs Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. Access to Adobe Acrobat Reader (or ability to download). Preferred: Some projects require access to a smartphone or tablet to participate in the services. How to Apply Fill out an application by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button to be considered further or visit our website to submit an application . What is a Retail Merchandiser? For answers to this question, please visit . Lawrence Merchandising Services, a WIS International Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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Established in 1973, Michael Spencer Jewellers has over 35 years' experience in jewellery manufacture and repair. They work with all types of precious stones and metals, including platinum. Michael Spencer Jewellers has a wide variety of its own jewellery shown on the premises, and also boasts a watch repair service with a one year guarantee, plus battery fittings.


Today we are joining Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to honor our pediatric patients treated at Duke Children's. These kids have good days and bad days, and it's donations that help ensure they have more of the good.
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Just a single page that rarely gets updated, with a fuzzy logo that I ought to re-Photoshop.
I'm gulliver (inexcusably pretentious name-change thing, that's my legal sur/whole name and the lower case 'g' is correct).
A business developer, through consults and ventures I design/build/repair businesses for myself and others.
My core skill is analysis & strategy, developed during the 30+ years I've been doing this stuff… usually at the sharp-end where the deals are done and the money changes hands.
Based in England, I work internationally.
And of course, you have to have fun doing what you're doing… in a relatively natural and satisfying way which doesn't require working crushing hours just to add zeros to a bank balance.
It's no secret that I'm returning to full-time commerce after several years of part-time activity, during which things have been less than stellar.
With poor health and some even-poorer business decisions, it's been a commercially-flat and frustrating period of false starts & premature ends featuring various this-way-thatta-way direction changes to no great result.
Long-story-short is that I burned-out, lost interest in business, and should have stayed even further away from it than I did.
'That's life, move on…' with things now (December 2013) settled I'm back on course again, developing ventures and providing business advice & support services.
So, if you're interested and have something appropriate, tell me.
Although still accepting some consulting gigs, my main focus is appropriate (interesting, challenging and rewarding) venture opportunities.
With several new projects in progress, I'm keen to develop fresh and meaningful associations with good collaborators.
The plan is simple: use my talent, experience and arrogance to grab the mid-seven-figs I need to get out again within five years.
So these aren't 'dipshit little enterprises that barely cover their costs before disappearing up their rear-end just a few months later'.
If you want to participate (and can bring expertise, enthusiasm, or money), tell me.
Although focusing on ventures, I'm still available for consults—but it has to be good stuff because life's too short to fool around with nonsense.
In my consults I have conversations with people about their business.
We talk about what they're doing and how things are going… problems, opportunities, what they want to do, etcetera.
Then I suggest ways to improve things, and help them do it.
'Ask, listen, guide…' that's what I get paid for.
I provide clear and honest advice which usually works, at a fair price.
I don't accept work where I can't deliver good results.
I charge for expertise, not flattery. This is straightforward, no-nonsense, punches-not-pulled work for grown-ups.
In an uncompromisingly market-focused, results-oriented examination-and-analysis appraisal, I'll take a look at your stuff and suggest ways to dramatically improve it (and then, if asked, help you do just that).
…maybe we can do something together.
Unless there's a really-really-really good reason* I'm no longer available for either business advice & support or collaborative ventures.
Examples of 'really-really-really good reason' include: we used to be married, or you're totally f*cked and need my help. Offering a sh*t-ton of money might (but not definitely) also do it.
Question… suggestion? I welcome sensible contact.
I usually return calls within 48 hours—often same-day.