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Colleges and Universities RSS FeedsConnecticut College to host Christmas-themed carol service - Connecticut College´s annual Christmas-themed carol service, "A CAMEL SEEKS THE STAR: A Service of Lessons and Carols," will be held in the Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. ...Feed Source: aspen.conncoll.edu New program will enhance students´ residential experience at Connecticut College - Connecticut College´s Dean of the College Community this week announced a new program that will enhance students´ academic and social experiences and deepen connections between faculty and students by bringing them together more often in both formal and informal settings within student residence halls. ... Connecticut College to host 4th annual ´Kids Judge´ neuroscience fair - Behavioral Neuroscience students at Connecticut College are inviting elementary school students to judge their college-level science projects at the "Fourth Annual Kids Judge Neuroscience Fair," Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crozier-Williams student center. ... Wiesel´s ´Trial of God´ to play at Connecticut College - Connecticut College students will take on Elie Wiesel´s powerful and moving play, "The Trial of God," Dec. 4, 6 and 7 with a free performance at Congregation Beth-El in New London and additional performances at Connecticut College. ... Make We Joy to celebrate Winter Solstice at Connecticut College - A cast of 100 singers, dancers and revelers from Connecticut College and the greater New London community will celebrate the Winter Solstice with the annual "Make We Joy" pageant, Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Harkness Chapel. ... Connecticut College panel to examine psychological impact of economic crisis - Connecticut College´s Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy will host a panel discussion, "The Psychological Impact of the Current Economic Crisis: Strategies for Coping," on Monday, Dec. 1, at 4:30 p.m. in the 1941 Room, College Center at Crozier-Williams. ... Connecticut College names 13 Winthrop Scholars, College´s highest academic honor - Thirteen Connecticut College seniors have been named Winthrop Scholars, the highest academic honor bestowed by the college. All have also been chosen for membership in Phi Beta Kappa and were recognized at a ceremony on Nov 11. ... Connecticut College to discuss nuclear waste, politics - The Government Department at Connecticut College will host two lectures this month to discuss nuclear waste and political polling, two timely and relevant topics. ... Connecticut College improves student transportation with Zipcars and upgraded shuttle service - Connecticut College today announced a partnership with Zipcar Inc. to provide cars on demand to students, faculty and staff. The college has also contracted with Livery Limited LLC to upgrade the Camel Van shuttle service, which transports students to popular locations in the area, including downtown New London and the Crystal Mall. ... Connecticut College receives $500k grant to establish a Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program - With a $500,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Connecticut College becomes the newest institution selected to participate in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program (MMUF), a program dedicated to increasing the number of minority students and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities who will pursue a Ph.D. in core fields in the arts and sciences. ... The Big Cram for Hunter High School - Wednesday was the final day of test-prep boot camp for a group of 11-year-olds preparing to take the Hunter College High School admissions exam.
... On Education | Amagansett: Making Sense of School Consolidation - East End residents argue that folding smaller school districts into larger ones may not be the best thing for students or municipal budgets.
... Law on Flu Vaccinations May Be Tested - New Jersey, the first state in the nation to require flu shots for young schoolchildren, set a Dec. 31 deadline for parents to obtain flu vaccinations for their children.
... The Debt Trap: Colleges Profit as Banks Market Credit Cards to Students - As concern about student debt rises, promotional relationships between schools and banks have sounded alarm bells.
... Applications for Colleges Clog System - On Tuesday and Wednesday there was a slowdown at the Common Application Web site, which handles online applications for some 350 colleges and universities.
... SAT Changes Policy, Opening Rift With Colleges - Some highly selective schools have said they will not go along with Score Choice, a new policy allowing students to select which of their multiple scores colleges can see.
... A Rust Belt Oasis, the University of Michigan Is Spending Billions to Grow - Nine major buildings are in various stages of construction at the university?s Ann Arbor campus, one of the largest university building programs in the U.S.
... The Parent-Teacher Talk Gains a New Participant - Student-led conferences are gaining ground at elementary and middle schools nationwide, in part because of the rapidly shifting demographics at public schools.
... Samuel P. Huntington, 81, Political Scientist, Is Dead - Dr. Huntington was an influential political scientist who taught at Harvard for more than a half-century and produced new analyses of domestic and international conflicts.
... Staten Island School Chorus Finds Fame on YouTube - Gregg Breinberg helped make his chorus at Public School 22 in Graniteville popular on YouTube, and their predecessors once serenaded the singer and songwriter Tori Amos with two of her songs.
... All?s Fair in the Middle School Scramble - As the city has created hundreds of new schools, there is a wave of panic among many parents of fifth graders.
... Dean?s Firing Draws Protest at Duquesne Law School - Supporters of Donald J. Guter argue that he had done a good job and that his only failing was not getting along with the university?s president.
... How Do You Run a Hedge Fund? Colleges Are Showing How - Business schools are increasing efforts to educate students in the skills and knowledge most relevant to running hedge funds.
... National Briefing | West: California: Law School Lure: No Tuition - A law school opening next fall in Southern California is offering a big incentive to top students: free tuition for three years.
... Cuts Imperil a Real High School Musical - Amid state and city budget cuts, the bright lights have dimmed at Fiorello H. La Guardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts ? the school of ?Fame? fame.
... A Guilty Plea for Failing to Test Youth Helmets Properly - The former president of a company that refurbished sports equipment for hundreds of school districts pleaded guilty to charges that included failing to properly test thousands of youth football helmets.
... Private Colleges Worry About a Dip in Enrollment - Decreased enrollment, especially at small colleges with tuition-driven budgets, could mean significant cutbacks to programs and faculty.
... Your Money: Saving for College Amid the Financial Turmoil - If a family puts too much money in stocks, it could easily lose a year?s worth of tuition in a matter of months.
... Troublesome Student Makes Good, and Honors Disciplinarian - When the founder of the Jimmy John?s sandwich shop empire was honored by his prep school, he insisted he share the distinction with a former dean of discipline.
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