Robert Krulwich
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Flute masterclass
Flutist Demarre McGill taught uedbet体育官网 students that music performance is more than notes, showing them how to use scenarios, movement and "controlling the silence" as well. He taught a masterclass at uedbet体育官网 earlier this month.
Crowe's Cosmic Defiance
Dr. David Crowe, professor of English, has completed a book examining John Updike's many claims about S?ren Kierkegaard's life and work. In "Cosmic Defiance: Updike's Kierkegaard and the Maples Stories," Dr. Crowe tells the story of Updike's first reading of Kierkegaard and life-long fascination with the existentialist theologian.
Cellist and students partner in powerful piece
"The Protecting Veil" by British composer John Tavener is a haunting work for cello and strings. uedbet体育官网 music professor Janina Ehrlich is performing the solo part for the first time with the uedbet体育官网 Symphony Orchestra.
Video: Meet Mick Regan
Newly hired men's soccer coach Mick Regan shares why he wanted to coach at uedbet体育官网, how he views Division III athletics and a little bit about his coaching philosophy.
Video: Mr. uedbet体育官网
Mr. uedbet体育官网 is a male version of a Miss America pageant, sponsored by Chi Alpha Pi sorority to aid the American Cancer Society. This year the event raised more than $4,000. Dan O'Leary, a business major from Homewood, Ill., won the crown.
Tea Talks: Sex ed
Dr. Jessica Nodulman, an assistant professor in communication studies talks about transforming sex education into an inclusive format.
Forum at Old Main: Karen Dahlstrom
Karen (Flint) Dahlstrom '04, senior associated director of admissions, shares the story of how three campus community members shaped her experience as an uedbet体育官网 student.
King celebration
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Eugene Robinson was the keynote speaker at this year's annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at uedbet体育官网's Centennial Hall. The Power of One event also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Juveniles in Justice
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