1.2 The hard side of Glasgow Prior to its currently projected image of dynamism, Glasgow was regarded as the place which best illustrated all that was wrong with the modern industrial city: ‘Once called the “second city of the British Empire” because of its size and industrial might, Glasgow had sunk so low that even the locals disdained it’ (Bryson, 1989). Opportunities in emerging markets in the downturn People management in recession Being Different: Autism with John Elder Robison Downstream: The Oil Sands Industry and The Athabasca River Extraordinary Canadians: Tommy Douglas, Maurice Richard, Wilfrid Laurier and Glenn Gould URI Engineering Students Capstone Project Spring Spirit Week '11 #whyUToledo - Programs Local Middle School Students Travel to UT Law Center UMB and UMMC Launch Unified Visual Identity Considerations in Pediatric Populations and Early Access Protocols and Treatment INDs Roundtable 3: Violence and the State Alumni Field House Dedication - Dave Blank Cross-Cultural Leadership: Lithuania Prof. Jeffrey Coker shares history of Earth Day UR School of Law Professor Jonathan Stubbs on VOICE OF AMERICA's "Straight Talk Africa" Highlights from Aron Ralston's (E'97) Keynote Speech AU from a Longboard! Social Sector Investment

Terry Rhodes, Co-Founder of CelTel, looks at the interesting and new opportunities which might be overlooked during this downturn
According to Nigel Nicholson, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, the biggest challenge for most managers throughout a recession is dealing with people. He explains how to manage people on three different levels: thoughts, emotion and action
John Elder Robison is one of the most visible advocates for people living with Asperger's syndrome. He grew up with Asperger's at a time when the diagnosis didn't exist, and with no inkling of how to pass for normal. Robison overcame enormous odds to lead a fulfilling life - from an anti-social child to a successful father who has now raised an Aspergian son. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (
D.W. Schindler discusses the controversy over the links between pollution from the oil sands industry with cancer deaths in fort Chipewyan on the Athabasca River in Alberta, what action has been taken, and what issues need to be addressed by future monitoring in order to develop the oil sands without jeopardizing the river or people downstream. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
Bestselling authors Vincent Lam, Charles Foran, Andre Pratte and Mark Kingwell in a lively moderated conversation, discussing their new biographies of Tommy Douglas, Maurice Richard, Wilfrid Laurier and Glenn Gould. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).
URI Engineering seniors get incredible field experience during their capstone project, providing hands-on and "real world" experience that increases their possibilities in today's tough job market.
Dickinson College students celebrated Spirit Week from April 25 - 29 with several fun events throughout the week. Activities included free donuts on the steps of Old West, free smoothies on Britton Plaza, free Dickinson T-shirts for those with Red Devil pride and an end-of-the-week block party.
A University of Toledo student tells us #whyUToledo
Follow the reasons why on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23whyUToledo
On Monday May 2, help us spread the word about all of the great reasons to choose The University of Toledo for higher education. Students, Staff, and Faculty are asked to tell us and their friends #whyUToledo was their choice.
Hogwarts v. Professor Quirrell
This video features the new unified visual identity representing the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Session 4; Panel 4.3
Considerations in Pediatric Populations and Early Access Protocols and Treatment INDs by Kimberly Struble and Panel Discussion
British History Conference sponsored by the Center for British Studies, University of California at Berkeley, on the State in British History, Sept. 25-26, 2009. Center for British Studies website: http://ies.berkeley.edu/cbs/
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University of Richmond School of Law Professor Jonathan Stubbs, one of the leading experts on the Ugandan human rights crisis, was interviewed on April 27, 2011 on Voice of America by host Shaka Ssali on "Straight Talk Africa" about Uganda's Ban on Protest and the Right of Freedom of Expression. In Uganda, opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besiege and activists have been jailed for defying a protest ban by President Yoweri Museveni. This is a video of the television and radio sim
Aron Ralston (E'97) delivered the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University's 114th commencement on May 15, 2011. Ralston's heroic story of survival is the subject of the film "127 Hours." Pinned by a half-ton boulder in a Utah canyon for nearly a week, Ralston turned to the analytical problem solving skills he acquired at Carnegie Mellon University to survive and eventually free himself.
Please note, due to contractual obligations we cannot post the entire keynote address by Mr. Ralston,
Alfred University senior Cory Lewandowski, a biology major from Spencerport, NY, provides a look at what the AU campus looks like from a longboarder's point of view. Hop aboard to see Cory's unique perspective!
Video recording and editing by:
Cory Lewandowski
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Motorama
"There's No Hunters Here"
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Emerging social sector leaders participate in the 2011 American Express Leadership Academy at Thunderbird School of Global Management.













