The Spotlight - PSYCH OUT
Features an interview with Professor Joe Kim from the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON). Also includes a one-on-one discussion with graduate student Matt Pachai.
Jane Hadley wins 2010 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award
The longtime drama professor was honored at Queens' traditional undergraduate commencement on May 8, 2010. Click here to order a DVD of the entire ceremony: http://www.queens.edu/commencement/order/video.asp
Jane Hadley wins 2010 Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award
The longtime drama professor was honored at Queens' traditional undergraduate commencement on May 8, 2010. Click here to order a DVD of the entire ceremony: http://www.queens.edu/commencement/order/video.asp
Triumph of Love premieres on the U of M Showboat
This summer the University of Minnesota Showboat presents "Triumph of Love," which runs through August 28, 2010. The 19th-century play by Pierre Marivaux follows a princess on her quest to return her crown to its rightful owner—the young scholar Agis (pronounced "Ah-zhee"). But Agis has been taught to loathe and distrust women since birth, so the princess disguises herself as a man in the hopes of winning his trust and restoring his crown. Director Peter Rothstein chose musical numbers from th
Triumph of Love premieres on the U of M Showboat
This summer the University of Minnesota Showboat presents "Triumph of Love," which runs through August 28, 2010. The 19th-century play by Pierre Marivaux follows a princess on her quest to return her crown to its rightful owner—the young scholar Agis (pronounced "Ah-zhee"). But Agis has been taught to loathe and distrust women since birth, so the princess disguises herself as a man in the hopes of winning his trust and restoring his crown. Director Peter Rothstein chose musical numbers from th
Two grads launch start-up company to remove herbicide from water
An atrazine remediation technology based on the research of University of Minnesota biochemist Lawrence Wackett and microbiologist Michael Sadowsky will serve as the basis for a start-up company launched by two recent College of Science and Engineering graduates, Joe Mullenbach and Alex Johansson. NewWater, the start-up created by Mullenbach and Johansson, will offer a biocatalyst-based drinking water filtration technology that can reduce atrazine concentrations to acceptable levels. Atrazine is
Two grads launch start-up company to remove herbicide from water
An atrazine remediation technology based on the research of University of Minnesota biochemist Lawrence Wackett and microbiologist Michael Sadowsky will serve as the basis for a start-up company launched by two recent College of Science and Engineering graduates, Joe Mullenbach and Alex Johansson. NewWater, the start-up created by Mullenbach and Johansson, will offer a biocatalyst-based drinking water filtration technology that can reduce atrazine concentrations to acceptable levels. Atrazine is
How To Get Rid of Nuclear Weapons, Gareth Evans tells YaleGlobal
As signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty gather to review its forty years performance, the danger posed by nuclear weapons remains undiminished. Gareth Evans, Co-Chairman of an International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, interviewed by Nayan Chanda, Editor of YaleGlobal Online on the threat and urgent tasks ahead for the international community.
How To Get Rid of Nuclear Weapons, Gareth Evans tells YaleGlobal
As signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty gather to review its forty years performance, the danger posed by nuclear weapons remains undiminished. Gareth Evans, Co-Chairman of an International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, interviewed by Nayan Chanda, Editor of YaleGlobal Online on the threat and urgent tasks ahead for the international community.
Dr Akbar, Mumtaz Food Industries Ltd - Keynote Lecture
Every business starts somewhere and theres no limit to how far it can go! was the message that Dr Gul-Nawaz Khan Akbar, the Managing Director of Mumtaz Food Industries Ltd, one of the UKs leading Asian companies in food manufacturing delivered to Leeds Met staff and students at yesterday evenings event. Dr Akbar joined the family business as Managing Director in 1992 and has overseen the expansion of the company into the manufacturing and distribution of frozen meals through many of the nations
STS.010 Neuroscience and Society (MIT)
This course explores the social relevance of neuroscience, considering how emerging areas of brain research at once reflect and reshape social attitudes and agendas. Topics include brain imaging and popular media; neuroscience of empathy, trust, and moral reasoning; new fields of neuroeconomics and neuromarketing; ethical implications of neurotechnologies such as cognitive enhancement pharmaceuticals; neuroscience in the courtroom; and neuroscientific recasting of social problems such as addicti
21F.022J International Women's Voices (MIT)
International Women’s Voices has several objectives. It introduces students to a variety of works by contemporary women writers from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and North America. The emphasis is on non-western writers. The readings are chosen to encourage students to think about how each author’s work reflects a distinct cultural heritage and to what extent, if any, we can identify a female voice that transcends national cultures. In lectures and readings distribute
Ping 79: Facebook & Bing, Windows Phone 7 ads, Geek Fashion, Boats for Kinect Sit back, relax, and enjoy the arguments as Laura & Paul bring you the hottest stories from Microsoft on this episode of Ping!
Upper Intermediate S4 #21 - You’re as Sneaky as a Japanese Cat
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Your friend’s thirtieth birthday is coming up, and you want to do something special for her. Of course, she has told you in Japanese many times, “I hate surprise parties. I don’t like to celebrate my birthday. If you want to do something, let’s just have a quiet dinner.” However, you [...]
China Fotos de China
Beem Letter, December 1862 (page 1)
Letter from David Beem to his wife Hala written on Christmas Day while he is serving with Company H of the 14th Indiana Volunteer Regiment in Virginia. Beem tells his wife that Christmas is just another day for the soldiers in the army. Many of the men have chosen to celebrate the holiday by drinking whiskey and spending the day drunk. Beem is homesick and looks forward to Christmases spent at home. He seems to miss the traditional turkey dinner most of all.,Falmouth, Va.,
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Beem Letter, December 1861
Love letter from David Beem to his fiancee Hala (Mahala Joslin) on Christmas Eve while he is serving with Company H of the 14th Indiana Volunteer Regiment in Virginia. Beem talks about the current hardships of their separation but looks forward to a happy future together. He wonders how Hala is spending the holiday and wishes they could be together.
Tapping into Hidden Customer Needs
What are the key reasons for new product success & what steps can companies take to promote innovation & avoid failure? Innovation research reveals important lessons.
Jonathan Duckworth Artist Talk
Jonathan Duckworth discusses his work featured in the Super Human exhibition.
"The Hot Air Show" Episode 1: September 17
What is the status of climate and energy legislation in the Senate this Fall? Why did the Kerry-Lieberman-Graham global warming bill collapse earlier this year in the Senate? What does domestic U.S. action mean for the U.N. meeting in Cancun later this year?
