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When Christ is lifted upon the Cross, dearly beloved, let not that sight be before your eyes that was before the eyes of the wicked, of which it was said through Moses: And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life. For in the crucified Lord they were able to find nothing but their own wickedness, and they feared greatly, not with that fear which cometh by true faith, but with that fear with which an evil conscience is tormented.
But our understanding, which is enlightened by the spirit of truth, discerns with a pure and open heart the glory of the Cross as it shines upon heaven and earth; and it perceives with an inward glance what our Lord meant, when, as his Passion was drawing near, he said: Now is the judgement of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. O wondrous power of the Cross! O ineffable glory of the Passion, wherein is the judgement-seat of the Lord, the judgement of the world, and the power of the Crucified! Lord, thou didst draw all things unto thyself, and when all day long thou didst spread forth thy hands unto a disobedient and gain-saying people, the who world saw that thy majesty was to be acknowledged.
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Lord, thou didst draw all things unto thyself, that what had been hidden in the one Jewish temple under shadows and symbols might be clearly and openly celebrated everywhere through the devout worship of all nations. For now the order of Levites is more illustrious, and the honour of the elders is greater, and the anointing of priests is more sacred: because thy Cross is the fount of all blessings, the cause of all grace; through which is given to those that believe strength for weakness, glory for shame, life for death. Moreover, the various carnal sacrifices have now come to an end, the one oblation of thy Body and Blood fulfils all forms of sacrifice: for thou art the Lamb of God that takest away the sin of the world; and thus in thee all mysteries are consummated, that, as there is one sacrifice for many victims, so may there be one Kingdom for all nations.
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Marketplace meant to offer affordable options
Imagine you're buying health insurance. You type in an Internet address, fill out a basic form, and up pops a list of options, each with benefits and costs outlined. If you have a question while you're "comparison-shopping" for the best policy for your needs, you call a customer-service center, where a trained individual can walk you through the process — including whether you're eligible for a tax credit in the form of an upfront discount on your premiums.
This is what the health care insurance marketplace is supposed to look like next year, according to standards set by the Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010. A small part of the far-reaching health care reform act deals with so-called "exchanges," new ways to simplify buying health insurance and make it affordable for more people.
All about exchanges
Under the ACA, each state will have its own exchange, sometimes referred to as the "health insurance marketplace," with several health plans available from various private and nonprofit companies. Though the coverage won't take effect until Jan. 1, 2014, the plans will be for sale as early as October of this year. And use of this "marketplace" isn't mandated — you can still buy insurance on your own, directly from an insurance company or through an agent. But members of Congress will buy their insurance through the exchanges in 2014.
The federal government gave states three options for setting up the exchanges. States could choose to implement their own exchanges, making all decisions on coverage and administration within certain federal guidelines. Or they could forfeit this right and let the federal government run its "default" exchange in the state, charging the state a percentage of premiums. Or states could "partner" with the federal government, using the standard federal exchange but administering some parts of it through state government.
Yet at the federal government's Dec. 14 deadline for states to make decisions on exchanges, the regulations states would have to follow in setting up exchanges were still being developed. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, who has said he was initially inclined toward a state exchange, instead chose the federal option.
"There would be significant risk involved with taking on an exchange while your department is still developing the rules of the game or if the federal government is ultimately going to control the more important levers," Haslam said in a letter informing U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius of his decision. "We still do not have enough information about each of the three options — state, federal and partnership models — to weigh them against each other to make a truly informed decision."
And while several groups have speculated that a state-federal hybrid exchange isn't completely off the table, Haslam's office declined to address that specifically. Spokesman Dave Smith would say only that the administration "continues to be aggressive" in pushing to make sure the state has some say in who is eligible for Medicaid, and to "minimize the impact to our individual and small-group markets." Haslam could decide anytime up to Feb. 15.
The different types of exchanges work basically the same way. But states that establish their own exchanges can decide which insurers can participate, while the federal exchange will accept any plans that meet guidelines. State-established exchanges also could put more emphasis on certain benefits.
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What products will be on the exchanges?
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The federal government will require all plans to cover "essential benefits," which will include hospital, emergency, maternity, pediatric, prescription drug and lab services, among others. Out-of-pocket expenses will be capped. Insurers will have to take all comers and can't charge more based on gender or pre-existing conditions. (Older customers can be charged up to three times more than young ones.)
It's expected most of the same players from the commercial insurance market will compete on the exchange: for-profit insurers like United Healthcare and Humana, along with nonprofit BlueCross BlueShield, which now enjoys more than half the market in Tennessee.
"At this point, it's safe to say we plan to put multiple products at each level," said Henry Smith, senior vice president of operations and chief marketing officer for BCBS of Tennessee, who said there's still a lot of uncertainty among insurers about exactly how the exchange will work, despite conversing with the state for at least a year.
But there will be one new player on the exchange: Each state can have (though not all states do) a private, nonprofit Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan, commonly called a CO-OP. Tennessee's, the Community Health Alliance Mutual Insurance Co., is sponsored by Healthcare 21 Business Coalition and headed by its founder and former president, Jerry Burgess, who started a similar coalition and a CO-OP in South Carolina as well.
In August, the federal government approved Tennessee's CO-OP and loaned it $73,306,700. By October, Community Health Alliance plans to be ready to offer multiple products for 2014, both on the exchange and in the private market, Burgess said.
The CO-OPs differ from traditional cooperatives in that they're not member-owned but are "community assets," Burgess said. They differ from insurance companies in that they're not accountable to investors and are governed by a board of directors made up of consumers who are elected to the position by customers. They're akin to health cooperatives like Health Partners in Minneapolis and Group Health in Seattle and will operate in much the same way, per standards laid out in the ACA. They must answer to customers, keep premiums low and reinvest profits in quality care or lowering premiums.
Initially, Community Health Alliance will sell in Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis, later expanding to Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities.
Like traditional insurers, the CO-OP will have to manage risk, making sure the premiums it takes in are enough to cover the services it pays for, though in the CO-OP's case, the federal government is sharing in some of the risk. The loan is intended to help mitigate the administrative costs associated with starting a new company, which is likely to start with 100 or fewer members, compared to several hundred thousand at a well-known company like BCBS.
"I think people will come to look more locally for insurance," Burgess said. "We think we're going to be more innovative, more flexible, more consumer-oriented" than larger, established companies.
How will people use the exchanges?
Burgess has visited a co-op program in another state and compares it to Travelocity, the "one-stop shopping" online travel agency. The government has made a model that shows what an exchange Internet site should look like, with side-by-side comparisons of products generated from a basic form that will direct people to their options, including subsidies or Medicaid, if applicable. But it has yet to build the engines to run the site, or the complex infrastructure that would link CMS, Homeland Security, Social Security and multiple other databases.
And as easy as that system might sound to someone who's used Travelocity or similar sites, a substantial portion of customers might never have done so — or even had insurance. A heavy customer service component, with "helpers" walking new customers through the process, is expected, at least on the front end.
Beginning in 2010, states could receive grants to build or expand programs that would provide such help. Tennessee so far has not, although there are state agencies that do help with insurance issues, depending on what the issues are and who is involved.
But states, aided by federal funds, will be required to establish specific "navigator" help programs by the time the exchange begins, contracting with at least one nonprofit agency. Navigators must be able to understand culture and language of different groups of state residents. Details are still being outlined.
Brad Palmertree, executive director of the advocacy group Tennessee Health Care Coalition, hopes to get one of those contracts. He thinks the fact that Tennessee will initially have a federal exchange may work in THCC's favor, given that it's sometimes been at odds with the state in the past, a relationship that's smoothed out more recently.
It's already working on a plan that would connect grass-roots nonprofits that already are helping Tennessee residents navigate health care, using their experience and relationships rather than "reinventing the wheel," Palmertree said. Since enrollment begins in October, the window of time for training and outreach is shrinking.
"We're talking about people who maybe never carried insurance before and don't know what all those terms mean," he said. "We're talking about hundreds of thousands of people who will need help."
Because the population using the exchanges isn't necessarily stable — it includes people who go in and out of Medicaid eligibility as they gain or lose jobs — "you end up with a lot of customer service," Burgess said, for people who don't know what they're eligible for or how to apply for it.
At the same time, it will include self-employed customers or small-business owners who simply have never before been able to find affordable insurance. Now, Burgess said, they will have multiple options.
How will things change in the insurance world?
The ACA lays out a host of new requirements insurers must meet. They must provide certain preventive services with no co-pays. They can't deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions, rescind payment based on a technical error on an insuree's application, limit the amount of some benefits in a year or a lifetime, or charge more based on gender or health conditions. They must reinvest large profits into maintaining quality services or lowering premiums; if they don't, they must provide their customers a rebate. Insurance paperwork will become standardized and easier to understand.
But the biggest change has to do with customers more than insurers. Because of the way people will buy insurance under the new regulations, they'll become more savvy, said Tim Young, CEO of Summit Medical Care, which operates 60 primary-care practices, three express-care clinics and nine other health providers in East Tennessee.
Young said health care costs historically have been so "buried," consumers with insurance policies haven't known how to uncover them and therefore haven't comparison-shopped for treatment.
"Suddenly, customers … are going to requesting more information" about procedures and billing, Young said. "They're going to want to ensure that they're getting their money's worth. … They're going to be online, looking up their test results — a lot of things."
Summit has already adopted some "best practices": an online "patient portal," for example, that lets patients look up medical records, and the "medical home" concept, in which primary-care doctors and specialists take a team approach in care, sharing information and working together on a single plan for the patient's health.
"We are preparing for a future that's much more quality- and outcomes-driven with a consumer behavior, as opposed to what we're doing today," Young said.
And that requires a "culture change" for providers, he added, changes from leadership and management all the way down the line — always a challenge.
"It's a tough industry right now," he said.
Young and Burgess both expect patients to be more proactive in managing their own health, in behaviors they can adopt or change to reduce their risk for expensive, complex medical problems. Both insurers and providers will step up the education they're already doing, they predict, and insurers will offer incentives for healthy choices. Some already are doing so.
"People don't realize this yet, but there's going to be a much great emphasis … on having better health," Burgess said. "They're going to be much more aware of the price (of health care) and how their lack of taking care of themselves impacts that."
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Nearly lost amid all the media attention over the upcoming wedding of Northstar and Kyle Jinadu in Astonishing X-Men #51, and the response by One Million Moms, is the revelation that the event was originally planned for another Marvel series — albeit one canceled almost five months ago.
Responding on his message board to news of the impending nuptials, former Alpha Flight artist Dale Eaglesham wrote, "This drives me absolutely crazy: Greg [Pak], Fred [Van Lente] and I do all the work of bringing the series back and they cancel it on us. Why didn't they let US do the wedding 'event' which is clearly garnering attention, to stimulate readership [and] perhaps keep Alpha Flight going? This pisses me off. Oh no, let the 'X' books do it, as if they don't get enough attention. Sigh. … This wedding was in the works on AF."
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Launched in July 2008 as an eight-issue miniseries, Alpha Flight was upgraded with much fanfare to an ongoing series a month later at FanExpo Canada, before its abrupt cancellation was announced in October. It was the third attempt to revive the title, which never been able to replicate the popularity it enjoyed under John Byrne's original 28-issue run.
Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso told Comic Book Resources last month that Marvel began questioning how Northstar and other characters might respond to same-sex marriage when New York's Marriage Equality Act became law in July 2011. (Of course, same-sex marriage became legal in Canada six years earlier.)
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I am so moved and inspired by your supportive comments and although still very tearful, I feel my spirits lifted by your remarks. Larry was always concerned with pleasing, delighting, surprising, horrifying and sometimes perplexing his readers. Your response confirms that he accomplished this and I know that brings him such satisfaction and joy in his new eternal home. I plan to incorporate your kind words in the celebration of life service we are planning for him. Thank you for helping me through this very difficult transition and I promise that I will do everything I can along with Larry's many talented friends to carry on the story as soon as I am able.
Hello fellow LIM fans,
It is with a broken heart that I share this news–my husband, Larry Latham–the most talented man I know and the love of my life–left this earth Sunday evening (November 2) after a valiant battle with cancer. This webcomic was his crowning achievement and brought him more joy than any other creative endeavor he has ever participated in. He was so appreciative of his readers and did not want to leave the story unfinished. I ask for your patience as I attempt to carry out his wishes and resume posting new issues in the near future with the help of many talented friends.
Thank you for your loyalty and support,
Kelly Reynolds
Just reminding everybody that Lovecraft is Missing starts up again this coming Wednesday, August 20, with a second bonus page on Friday to celebrate. Might be a good idea to start reviewing now, and don't forget to spread the word!
Ok, it's official: we're back August 20, which is a Wednesday. In honor of HPL's birthday we'll also have a page on Friday, and then we will resume our regular Friday schedule. I have some notes for various weekly posts, but no promises on them just yet. I'll still be doing art for the first three months, then Jerry Bennet will take over and I think you are going to thank me and wonder why I didn't change sooner. I'm thinking our current issue, Book 5, will last out the rest of 2014, more or less. Then we get down to business. I know Book 6 will be at least 100 pages long, so if we get it all drawn out, that's two more years of LIM you hvae to look forward. I can tell you I never thought I'd still be on this project this long when I started back in 2008, but it's been a gas…and some of my favorite stuff is still to come.
Healthwise, everything is still in the Twilight Zone. All the outward signs are good: good appetite, feel good except for fatigue, gaining weight, getting exercise by wearing leg and hand weights and taking walks, doing some yoga. I'm a little disorganized, with too many little projects to do, but I get in a good day's work everyday. My liver function tests continue to improve. I have few side effects from the chemo. No pain. Most often, I forget I'm even sick and have to readjust when it finally occurs to me. I have one more chemo and then a PET scan and that's where we will find out if the outward signs reflect the inward ones.
Healthwise, things are looking up. Still no prognosis, but I'm gaining wait, one tumor is definitely shrinking and liver functions seem to be improving at a an important rate. PET scan near the end of August will give a better big picture, but the extreme fatigue turned out to be the cumulative effect of the chemo, and with a few adjustments I am getting much more done.
The strip is going to start up again on August 20–teh old Gentleman's birthday–and since that's a Wednesday, we'll also have a new page up on Friday as a bonus. Please tell your friends The first three months will be the pages I've been working on, and then I'm proud to announce the new artist, Jerry Bennet, will make his debut. You're going to love him, he's terrific (assuming I haven't cursed something by announcing it this early.) He'll carry it through to the end of Book 5, then we will both take a break to prep for the ultimate issue 6. No sense short changing anybody at this late date.
Got my latest CT scan results yesterday. The growth of the tumor has stopped but there is little sign of shrinkage. One doctor thinks this is the best we can hope for, the head guy a bit more positive that we should go another three rounds of chemo and reassess. Problem is, the only other chemo treatment for this cancer now believed to be pancreatic) has less of a success rate. Besides the growth stopping, there are a few other details that tip me toward the positive. One, the delay in my chemo means that the CT doesn't register at least one full week of additional work by the drugs. Two, my ability to eat greater amounts and to be able to digest more fibrous foods indicates the stricture in my stomach is enlarging, which points to shrinkage in the tumor. This area is not able to be seen clearly on a CT scan, so no one can say for sure, but the change is so dramatic that I don't see how it can be otherwise. Biggest day to day issue is fatigue, but I'm doing what I can. I need a t-shirt that says "It ain't over till it's over."
But still pushing ahead on all fronts on LIM. I now have 12 pages finished except for color, still looking for penciller, and moving ahead on Book six synopsis (well, actually, I've finished three additional pages of that except for coloring as well, but decided I needed to focus more on getting Book 5 wrapped up.)
Had to skip chemotherapy last week, because my white blood cell count was dangerously low.SO I got it yesterday, and am just enjoying the general discomfort that comes with the first three or four days. The good news is that it seems to be working. I am able to eat full meals of solid food, getting up 2000 calories a day on my own without supplements. There was a good period there when I couldn't get half that even with Boost and smoothies. And although I haven't completely reversed the weight loss, I've slowed it from roughly 10 pounds a week to 2 pounds. I claim a victory.
Still hunting for a penciller. I've a number of really enthusiastic beginners, but no one I was willing to pay the rate I'm offering. I don't need a mimic, but I need a certain quality level to feel comfortable. In the meantime I just keep plunging ahead on my own. I need to go back and start coloring and then I can start posting again. I've got three months of inked/lettered art ready. That should give me a buffer.
Been on a samurai movie binge. Some good,some great, all of them make me wish I could introduce a samurai into LIM:-)
Till later…..
Last chemo tomorrow, and I feel I'm better prepared by far than I was for the last two.
The guy I had working on the pencils didn't work out, which is a shame because I thought he was doing a good job. I've put out the word and have a couple of other prospects. In the meantime, I continue to move forward. I have one more page to finish (no. 92!) before I will then go back and start color.
Have a good weekend.
Things continue to bubble along. Finished my third chemo last week; next week will be the last before a new CT scan, which will show if the chemo is working. I think it is, not because I'm Pollyanna, but because of certain little changes here and there in my body that seem to indicate some shrinkage in the tumor. That doesn't mean I'm out of the woods, it just means there's a bit more of a chance to stick around awhile longer than could be.
I have a wealth of material for LIM building up. As I mentioned, 7 pages ready to color (hope to start that this weekend), 8 new pages written and being worked on by the new guy. He's having a bit of trouble finding his feet, but I've told him not to try and imitate my style. I think his own style fits fine. Moving ahead (albeit slowly) on the book 6 synopsis, and I got this wild hair that I wanted to draw the actual last four pages of book 6 myself, so it ends with my work. To that end, I pencilled and am inking those pages now as well.
I appreciate all the good wishes and good thoughts and hopefully I won't sound greedy if I ask for them to continue. Several people have made donations, including some very large ones. I appreciate those as well. I am not actively seeking donations, but any money received is going into its own little account to pay the new artist and do other things to help finish the book. But it will be finished in one form or another, no matter what.
A little lighter update today.
I pulled all my notes and scribbles and various versions for book 6 together and completed my first draft outline. So much has changed since I first conceived the whole thing that it took a lot of juggling. Characters have changed, motivations have altered, and some events have been moved in time. For instance, the back story of how Kartophilus was a living tumor that came out of Abdul Al-Hazred was originally part of the climax. But it seemed to fit so much better where I ended up putting it that I didn't sweat moving it. A few things have gone in reverse, moving to this last chapter.
The story is the same, mind you, and the climax is the same as has always been planned. But new events, new characters, etc., have just added different coloration to what was already there.Better coloration.
It looks like it will run, if done in comic book form, well over 100 pages. I still need to go back over the previous five books to make sure I haven't missed a plot thread or incident that needs to be wrapped up, but reading over what I have just as it is now, I have to say this:
It's going to be a hell of an issue.


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Wallace Loh, newly appointed president of University of Maryland, doesn't start the job until Nov. 1 but already has a hefty to-do list. Under past presidents Dan Mote and Brit Kirwan, Maryland has climbed from a safety school to one of the 20 best public universities in the nation. Loh said in an interview Tuesday that it was too soon to get into specifics about his plans for the university. But if College Park is ever going to fulfill its obsession with cracking the top 10, Loh will need to do the following.
Keep up the culture
If professors at Maryland credit Mote with one thing, it's establishing high standards. Mote called this a "culture of excellence," and the outgoing president was immensely proud of it. Loh needs to keep this culture going if he wants to see more progress.
Go global
Where's Wallace? Everywhere, he hopes. The one specific goal the Shanghai-born Loh had was to become a "university without borders," recruiting great international students, and sending other students on study abroad trips.
Get in line with the Purple Line
Mote drove smart transit advocates nuts with his consistent, unyielding opposition to sending the Purple Line down Campus Drive, the university's main road. ("I'm not going to kill the campus to get the Purple Line," he once said.) His administration has made at least three proposals for alternate routes, all of which the Maryland Transit Administration has dismissed as expensive or infeasible. Mote's administration pretty much stood alone in opposition to the route, and Loh needs to quickly figure out a position.
Find a new Debbie Yow (but make sure this one gets along with Gary)
The university might be missing a vice president for research, but the athletics director opening is far more crucial to legions of Terp fans and alumni. Long-time AD Debbie Yow left this summer, heading home to North Carolina State. Yow brought unprecedented success to the Terps (particularly women's teams), but she also regularly clashed with Gary Williams, the legendary men's basketball coach. Loh will need to find an AD who can make nice with Gary, while also figuring out what to with a football team that was 2-10 last year. Loh seems eager to punt on the decision, telling the Baltimore Business Journal he hopes Maryland picks an AD before his arrival.
Improve the libraries
Undergraduates love McKeldin Library because it's pretty and allows food. Graduate students and professors hate it because of cuts in journal subscriptions and a selection that pales in comparison to Maryland's peers. If a library doesn't have the books you need, what's the point?
Make nice with College Park (and make College Park nicer)
Town-gown relations in College Park are frequently frosty, with councilmembers often referring to the university as a "gorilla." Loh's background as a public servant — he was a top adviser to the governor of Washington — should help him navigate the gulf. The recently re-started East Campus development and a drop in crime could reinvigorate the city's image, but the council and the university administration will need to work together. Loh said he would live in College Park — Mote's failure to do so grated community members. (By the way, students would appreciate it if Loh could find $90,000 so Santa Fe could install some sprinklers and reopen.)
Bank on Annapolis
Loh's policy background could also help in persuading the General Assembly to throw more funding the university's way. Mote was successful in bringing the university's fund-raising operations out of the stone age, but the recommendations of a blue-ribbon report issued in 2008 advocating for $700 million in additional funds for the university over the next decade have yet to be adopted.
Quell the riots
After a four-year dry spell, students returned to their rioting ways after the Terps' victory over Duke this year. Loh will be under renewed pressure to stop the ravagings of Route 1. At least he'll have a new police chief to help him.


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|Palm Beach Atlantic University Interim President William M.B. Fleming Jr. delivers the annual State of the University address to faculty and staff during Community Day chapel on Monday (8/22). The theme of President Fleming's address was "Lead by Example."
Employees of Palm Beach Atlantic University ushered in the new academic year on Monday during Community Day, a traditional time of prayer and fellowship for the University's faculty and staff held in the week before classes begin.
Interim President William M.B. Fleming welcomed new and current employees by revealing a new theme for the 2011-2012 school year: Lead by Example.
He called on those in attendance to approach their tasks "in a way that makes you a leader because you are a follower of Christ."
"Will you join me in staking a claim," he said, "that as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we can commit to lead by example in a way that others will recognize?"
He also spoke about hope as it relates to Psalm 31:24, "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord."
"Hope is a good thing, and at this Christ-first university, we have hope," Interim President Fleming said.
This year, PBA began a new tradition by inviting employees and their families to participate in a prayer vigil on Sunday evening. About 250 people met at five locations across campus to pray for the coming year, Interim President Fleming said.
Monday's observance was held in the DeSantis Family Chapel and also included a luncheon presentation of PBA's Employee Service Awards at the Rubin Arena.
This year's Employee of the Year award went to Director of Admissions Jamie Zugelder. He is known for his quick response to emails and phone calls from prospective students and parents, even late into the night, Interim President Fleming said.
"If it weren't for my team, I couldn't do anything," said Zugelder, who joined the admissions staff as a senior admissions counselor in 2006. "What they do speaks for itself."
Zugelder graduated from PBA in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in business management, and he earned an MBA from the University in 2005. As an undergraduate, he worked part time in Student Activities.
In 2010, Zugelder was promoted to director of admissions, a job that sometimes demands long hours.
"Some consider me a workaholic," Zugelder said. "I consider it more that I'm here to serve."
In nominating him for the award, Zugelder's colleagues described him as a person who leads by example. If he does not know the answer to a question, he asks and delivers, his peers said. Additionally, he is always exceeding his goals and encouraging others, they said.


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shredded Cheddar cheese
EXCELLENT, but read on, and you will be convinced to try it: I run 2 brewpubs in Portland, Oregon serving casual dining style entree plates. I saw this and Emailed it to my friend, as a joke. He routinely takes our brewpub meals, cuts the perfect plate presentation into small bites, & mixes everything with ketchup before eating it with a fork. I always make fun of him, and thought he would appreciate the joke. FAST FORWARD TO LAST NIGHT: To my shock, he prepared it as part of a Saturday barbecue. We giggled, drank beer, finished cooking the "real" food and sat down to eat. Result? Hands down, the hit of the barbecue with adults and kids alike. Obviously, it won't replace a main entree, but it's a super simple and shockingly great side dish. Use extra bologna, almost double.
This was way to heavy on the mashed potatoes and should have been in an 8x8 pan rather than a 9x13. It should have either more bologna added as 8 didn't cover the 9x13 pan so everyone would receive some meat or reduce the potatoes to 3. I would still use an 8x8 pan as the layer was really thin with 9x13. I will not make this again, although I like fried bologna and mashed potatoes, as I didn't think it made a nice presentation or was all that flavorful. I was disappointed as I do like the individual ingredients.
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Never thought of doing this in a casserole. Many years back my mom would use french bread and spread the potato and onions mixture on the bread then place a slice of bologna and top with cheese then put in broiler till cheese is melted. Was very yummy
Wow. I had no idea this would be SO GOOD!
I needed an easy dish for baby-sitters night. Our kids RAVED about it & our baby-sitter said it was terrific & she has asked for this casserole everytime she comes to babysit.
Big hit!!
I love this recipe. It is different version from what I grew up with. My Mom would make what we called "bologna boats...she would lay the bologna on a cookie sheet, add the mashed potatoes and cheese and put it under the broiler and the bologna would curl up and hold the potatoes and cheese like a cup!
I made this because I had all the ingredients. My husband gave me a sneer when I told him what was in it. Then he ate and was telling his friends about it for the next week. It's a keeper!
This was amazing! It was super easy and really quick. I used instant potatoes (not nearly as good as real, but I was in a big hurry). I love fried bologna sandwiches with ranch style beans. I think next time I make it, I may try adding a can of ranch style beans on top of the potatoes. Thanks for a quick and simple, delicious recipe! PS-- this was even better the 2nd day once the bologna and potatoes had time to "meld"
Who'da thunk it? Something so simple could be so tasty! Hubby ate TWO huge helpings! Excellent leftovers.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Fried Bologna Casserole
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 639
Calories from Fat: 402
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About Nickel Allergy: May 2012 Archives
If you've been trying to improve your diet, but are wondering why you're experiencing symptoms such as a rash (often on the palms of your hands or the outside of your elbow), fatigue, mouth sores or irritation, and/or muscle twitches, you may want to plan a visit to an allergist who specializes in food allergies. These symptoms are characteristic of nickel allergy to food, and can be confirmed by a specialist. While your doctor will have recommendations specific to your situation, some studies show that taking vitamin C, especially in chewable tablet form, and eating a diet high in iron may counteract the negative effects of nickel.
Unlike some foods that may result in immediate and even life-threatening allergy symptoms, nickel is cumulative, building up until symptoms appear. Since there may be no way to immediately tell if nickel is causing problems, let your allergist make the call. If you've experienced nickel allergy to the metal in jewelry or belt buckles, there is evidence to indicate you may be at an increased risk for nickel allergy to food. If you are aware that you have nickel allergy, consider the Nickel Allergy Experts of NoNickel, an Athena Allergy company, as a great resource. Along with current and knowledgeable information, we offer a stylish line of nickel free belts for men, women, teens, and children. As jewelry is often a major concern for nickel allergy sufferers, there are beautiful handmade nickel free earrings, sterling silver earrings, titanium rings, and watches -all certified nickel free.
You will also find an extensive list of nickel-laden foods to avoid, in addition to foods safe for a low nickel diet on the websites. With over forty-five years of nickel allergy experience, the owners of NoNickel.com and Athena Allergy are trusted advocates for those suffering with nickel allergy.
Recently we've been hearing that some of these band members are being diagnosed with nickel allergy resulting in a huge impact in their ability to play their metallic instruments that contain nickel.
The students, band teachers, and parents should be aware that while this is a growing problem, professional musicians have long considered allergic contact dermatitis an occupational hazard. Brass, woodwinds, and string instruments may all contain nickel. The pressure, friction, and moisture related to sweat and saliva make nickel allergy symptoms worse. When you add in the warmer temperatures of May and the fact that some of these concerts are held outside, you can have real problems!
Those problems are uncomfortable nickel allergy symptoms such as red rashes, bumps on the skin, moderate to severe itching, swelling, blisters, or crusting skin. These symptoms are generally isolated to the area in contact with nickel.
In addition to the obvious concerns where metal touches a person's hands and lips, some guitarists are allergic to the nickel found in their guitar strings and violinists find their metal chin rest creates allergy symptoms. Wherever there is nickel, there can be problems.
Diagnosing nickel allergy at an early age may actually be a benefit as there are answers available to help control the symptoms. A visit to a dermatologist or an allergist should be the first line of defense. Once nickel allergy is confirmed, there are remedies for these musicians. Band instruments and other metals should be tested for the presence of nickel. Minute concentrations of nickel can be easily detected by using Nickel Alert™ from NoNickel.com. This product can show a positive nickel result in seconds and is safe to use on any band equipment.
Once the source of the problem has been identified, there are other resolutions. Acoustic guitarists may select from bronze, copper, or nylon strings that should not cause allergic reactions. Plastic mouthpieces are available for woodwind and brass instruments. In some cases, wearing gloves may prevent an allergic reaction.
It seems that nickel allergies remain for life, so learning about this problem now can help these young people forestall future days of discomfort. We at NoNickel.com are nickel allergy experts and want to help people find ways to protect themselves from nickel allergy. We offer current information along with certified nickel free products on our website. If musical instruments are causing problems, it is likely that earrings and belt buckles are doing the same. We have some beautiful nickel free earrings along with nickel free belts and belt buckles for children, teens, and adults. If there are favorite jewelry items that can't be discarded, we also offer a nickel barrier, Nickel Guard™ that will safely protect skin from nickel contact. We are here to help!
With Mother's Day coming up on May 13th, we enjoy the memories of special times with the exceptional women who have had a lasting and positive influence in our lives. It's our chance to show our appreciation to them for being there for us; their sacrifices, wisdom, advice, and unconditional love that helped make us who we are today.
As we get older, we begin to see these praiseworthy paradigms as individuals, not just as our mom, aunt, or friend. A good start would be recognizing that she may be allergic to that fabulous jewelry found just for her. This Mother's Day, show the celebrated lady ways to avoid those miserable nickel allergy symptoms that come with wearing certain earrings, watches, or belt buckles.
Maybe that fabulous jewelry is labeled "hypoallergenic" or "for sensitive skin", so it's a safe bet, right? Maybe not. In the US, these terms mean little as there is no standard being regulated by the government. These labels may mean absolutely nothing, or they may refer to the coating of a nickel free overlay that will erode over time allowing the nickel in the base metal to come in contact with the skin. It seems to us that these meaningless terms have discouraged the nickel allergic population to the point of giving up on wearing jewelry to avoid those telltale red, itchy rashes.
To restore the faith of those with nickel allergy, we created Certified Nickel Free™ products. We test every one of our products to assure they are completely free of nickel and we guarantee them to never test positive for nickel. Certified nickel free refers to the base metal and any overlay. We understand nickel allergy and want to be a resource for those suffering with this problem.
Our nickel free jewelry line includes classic sterling silver earrings, stunning handmade nickel free earrings, many featuring Swarovski crystals, nickel free watches, and rings. We also offer nickel free belts and nickel free belt buckles.
Back to that fabulous jewelry - two suggestions: safely and easily test for nickel using Nickel Alert™. If there is a positive test, protect Mom's skin by using Nickel Guard™, a lacquer designed to bond with the metal to create a protective coating. Another idea? Keep that fabulous jewelry for yourself and buy Mom beautiful handcrafted, unique, and certified nickel free jewelry offered at NoNickel.com.
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Originally posted 04/06/2009 02:55PM
Laura Leighton's character Sydney Andrews is back from the dead to star in the CW's new version of Melrose Place.
"It was a near-fatal accident. You never actually saw her dead," says a source familiar with the show, referring to what looked like Sydney's demise in the original Melrose Place.
At the end of Season 5 of Melrose, a car struck Sydney on her wedding day and left fans believing that she'd died. But appearances can be deceiving: Leighton is back as Sydney who will be the landlord on the network's updated series.
The cast is complete, says a source, and they'll start shooting the pilot next week.
Laura Leighton & Doug Savant Have a Baby
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Hollywood couple Laura Leighton and Doug Savant have welcomed a new baby into the family.
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Sorry guys. The only reason I'm even giving 2 stars is because the food was very good. I'm sad to say that the service was so disappointing, it took away from the whole experience and we will not be going back. The waitress was relatively friendly, but she was 100% clueless and the only 2 times we actually saw her is when she took our order, and when she brought us our food (90 minutes later). And where was a manager??? We certainly couldn't find one. I think if they can hire competent wait staff and a manager that actually manages the wait staff, they will do great.


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Most see this move by Thailand as an effort to increase the lengths of stay and amount of money spent in the country, but few think it will pan out for the Land of Smiles. Under the old rules, loopholes were consistently exposed by travelers who simply went on visa runs – exiting and reentering the country without any intention of leaving – to reset their 30-day clock. Many think that the new rule will actually reduce the number of tourists in the country, as those who previously stayed for several months will now be forced to leave after 60 days.
Given that, the decision definitely strikes a chord between tourism and immigration policies, but regardless, the bottom line and end result is that if you want to stay more than a month in Thailand as a general tourist, you can now do so fairly easily. If you plan to work or stay longer than 60-days, you should apply for the proper extended-stay visa (note that the information on this government site has yet to be updated to reflect the change in policy).
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I agree with your excellent post, Abe. I'd simply add that it's perfectly in character for Donald Trump to pat himself on the back ("Today I'm very proud of myself") after having been shown to be even more of a clownish figure than we imagined.
Remember, Trump was saying on Monday, in an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, that unnamed sources were telling him that the original birth certificate didn't exist and he was now doubtful that the president was born in the United States, despite the overwhelming evidence that Obama was born in Hawaii. Yet Trump is interpreting the release of Obama's long-form birth certificate as a triumph, which goes to show that even successful businessmen can live in alternate universes.
The other thing to notice is how Trump has in the last few days portrayed himself as a victim of an irresponsible media. In his comments this morning Trump went so far as to say that he's happy the White House released the president's birth certificate "so the press can stop asking me questions" about it. This after Trump has spent the better part of the month obsessing on this issue and raising it in every forum imaginable.
One does not have to be naïve about American politics to believe that it is a serious enterprise, a forum in which we debate and decide on matters of justice and what constitutes a good society. Sometimes we do better than other times. But for the last few weeks a buffoon was allowed to hijack political discourse in America and mainstream an issue that was once relegated to the fever swamps. The public's view of politics and politicians was already at low ebb; this whole episode will make things even worse.
For those of us who care about politics and the ideas and philosophies informing politics—who believe that politics is, in the words of the Scottish novelist John Buchan, an "honourable adventure"—the last few weeks have been discouraging, to say the least.


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It has been said that upon leaving the Tigers Polanco, put A curse on all Tiger future
second basemen. The curse is that while playing for the Tigers they will hit under .200, and after leaving, they will continually, pound Detroit with Grand Slams.
What's this talk of Penny pitching in Japan? I though he has been closing for us this year.
Anwar, why is ever one asking questions on the comment page , instead of by E-mail.
I guess Inge will never learn to, keep his mouth shut.He hit A three run homer for Oakland,then told the press he wouldn't see those type situations in Detroit ,in the last couple of years.Like he didn't lead the league ,in stranding runners, per at bat. LOL.
I wanted more OL. help also, but I don't worry too much about where the picks are rated. If that was so important, the NFL could just dispense with draft,and just pass the rookies out in their order of ranking.
Why even bother? I'm done, maybe next year.
For tomorrow 1st choice Glenn, 2nd Konz, 3rd Jenkins.
Not knocking last years draft but, I already like this one better. Still can't believe it!
Vikes made out, extra picks, and still probably get the pick they wanted.
I was disappointed at last years draft , and I don't have A good feeling about this years draft. I feel the team last year did not play as well as the 2010 team. stafford's health was the reason for, four more wins.Someone in A previous post, mentioned the small window you have before you start losing your chance at A championship. once you start improving, I agree that, your window is small, and you can't waste opportunities. Mayhew is trying to build A sky scrapper, with A sand foundation, this year will show how this foundation is eroding. This is the first negative post that I have made on Mayhew.
I am just getting the feeling that he believes this team,is close to A super Bowl, and that the hard work is behind him, but that is not the case.I have seen it happen many times, where teams that have been dormant for years, suddenly shoot up and make the Playoffs, only to fall back, into their black hole.hopefully, by this fall, events will have changed my feelings, we shall see.
This team may be the biggest disappointment sense 2008.
I can't see the sense of, any pick other than OL. or DB.
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For some reason, few people seem to understand this.All running backs need help to advance to the second tier. I understand, A change in In their offensive sets, could help, however the offensive coaches don' seem to see it that way.I haven,t seen them employ A fullback or H back as A lead blocker.The only other alternative I can see, is to draft some road graters.
If cousins has problems in the Pros. I believe they will manifest in the red zone, where play tends to speed up, and window close quicker.Cousins had some issues at MSU. in the red zone, if he can avoid those problems, I could see him having A very nice pro career.I wish him all the best.
Someone needs to understand, You first need A run blocking OL. then come the running backs.By the time we get A decent OL., the IR list will be jamed up with running backs.Only fools pay good money for RBs, without the horses up front, oh well, its not my money.
wonder if Abbott can play second Base?
@ clark17, Seems like only yesterday Leon Hart ,was playing both ways at end for the Lions.
Nothing not to like about this kid, almost like A larger version of Best. seriously though Anwar, 7:00 on A Saturday morn, do you write these in your sleep? lol.
You guys that are looking for high character players, check the" Church croquet league".this is professional Football.


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(Ashland, OH) Walsh (9-10) edged Ashland University (8-6) 5-3 today. The Cavs are home to Baldwin-Wallace College for a double on Saturday and Canton-SUNY on Sunday.
Timely hitting and great pitching out of the bullpen paved the way for the win. Walsh trailed 1-0 when they scored twice in the top of the third inning to take a 2-1 lead. Tim Stinson (Jr., Alliance, OH/Marlington) singled to tie the game and Forrest Boggs (Jr., Suffield, OH/Field/Mercyhurst) hit a sacrifice fly to put Walsh on top 2-1.
Ashland regained the lead in the bottom of the inning with two runs and led 3-2. Walsh came right back with three runs in the fourth to close the scoring for the afternoon. Trevor Smith (Jr., Parma, OH/Holy Name) stroked a double to tie the game and Stinson clubbed a two-run double to give the Cavs a 5-3 lead.
Billy Gura (Sr., Sagamore Hills, OH/St. Peter Chanel) came on in relief of starter Joe Tann (Fr., Canton, OH/Central Catholic) and worked four scoreless innings to pick-up the win. Gura allowed only three hits and is 3-2 on the season. Ian Drapcho (So., Dover, OH/HS) worked a scoreless eighth inning and Zach Speer (Jr., Stow, OH/HS) pitched a one-two-three ninth, with two strikeouts, for his second save.
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Chair: Ian Robertson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Abstract ID: BAPS.2007.MAR.X22.9
Abstract: X22.00009 : String breaking and the Petersburg Paradox
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Jake Fontana
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Peter Palffy-Muhoray
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The Petersburg Paradox(1) provides a simple paradigm for systems that show critical sensitivity to rare events. The breaking strength of filaments, yarns and strings is determined by the presence of defects. In a given sample, the largest defect determines the stress at which failure occurs, and since the defect distribution is a function of sample size, the breaking strength of strings depends on their length. Analogy with the Petersburg paradox suggests that the breaking strength should vary approximately linearly with the logarithm of the length. We have carried out experiments to measure the breaking strength of samples of polyester sewing thread and of monofilament fishing line ranging in length from \textit{1mm} to \textit{1km}. We describe our experiments, present the results, and, compare fits of our data to Weibull and mean field failure statistics and the predictions from analogy with the Petersburg Paradox. 1. I. Todhunter, \textit{A History of Mathematical Theory of Probability}, (Chelsea, New York, 1949)
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Only 5'2", "Doc" Gautreau was also an outstanding baseball player at Holy Cross. Prior to his graduation in 1925, he played every inning in 101 straight games for HC at second base and was instrumental in the team's 92-8-1 record. He was one of the top hitters in the East throughout his career and later went on a major league career with the Philadelphia A's and the Boston Braves. He played four seasons in the majors, and had a career .341 on base percentage, with 40 stolen bases. Following his baseball career, the diminutive infielder was a minor league manager and major league scout for the Boston Braves and California Angels. He passed away in 1970.


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Bedtime might not be your child's favorite word, but it is never too late to change that. Today's kids beds are designed with both their comfort and their imaginations in mind, so you can rest assured that they will sleep well, if you can get them to sleep at all. To help you win the battle of bedtime, I've compiled a list of the top 10 kids beds sure to please both you and your little angels.
- Kids bunk beds One of the childhood memories that I hold nearest and dearest is that of my little brother and I talking each other to sleep in our bunk beds. Not only are bunk beds great for a little sibling bonding (unless you're fighting for the top bunk), but they are also terrific if you are short on space in your kids' bedroom. Rather than cramming two beds into a space, invest in a bunk bed to make more room for other furniture or toys.
- Kids cabin beds Another great bed option for those looking to save space is a cabin bed. A cabin bed is similar to a bunk bed in that is raised from the ground, but in the place where a bunk bed has a lower bunk, a cabin bed is instead equipped with storage space. Many cabin beds have high built-in drawers and cupboards in that space, so your child can still have the luxury of climbing a ladder to his or her bed.
- Kids storage beds If you need just a little extra storage space in your child's room, take a look at storage beds. They are similar to cabin beds, but while cabin beds are raised fairly high from the ground to make room for multiple drawers and cupboards, storage beds usually only have about a foot of vertical space beneath the mattress in the form of drawers or cupboards. This space is ideal for keeping those extra pairs of jeans or shoes that just won't fit into your child's closet.
- Kids loft beds When your child shoots up a few inches and grade levels, it might be time to consider upgrading his or her bed. For the burgeoning adolescent, a loft bed is a great investment. True to its name, a loft bed is lofted, leaving a generous space beneath for work or play. Some loft beds come with a desk and drawers for that space, but the space is equally suitable for a couch and television set or for another bed.
- Kids car beds If you have a little future Nascar driver in your house, a car bed might help entice him or her to catch some shuteye. Car beds come in various models – from sports cars to convertibles – and themes –from Disney Pixar's Cars to Barbie – so finding one that will please your child won't be difficult. Just try not to be too jealous!
- Kids sofa beds If you are searching for a multipurpose bed, a sofa bed provides a relaxing couch for the day and flips out into a bed for nighttime. Whether your child will be using a sofa bed for his or her primary bed or you just want an extra bed for impromptu guests, a sofa bed is a convenient and space-saving option.
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National Fellowship Programs
National fellowship programs that support a scholarly year for medical students include:
Medical Research Scholars Program
The Medical Research Scholars Program, located on the NIH campus, supports basic, clinical, and translational research. Eligible students are those who have completed their clinical year.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Medical Research Fellows Program
The program enables medical and dental students from U.S. schools to spend a year conducting basic, translational, or applied biomedical research at any school or nonprofit research institution in the United States, except at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. A completed research proposal is part of the application.
For further information, call 301-951-6708
Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Medical Research Fellows Program at Janelia Farm
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Medical Research Fellows Program at Janelia Farm offers students with an interest in neuronal networking and/or imaging an intense year-long research training experience, living and working at the HHMI Janelia Farm Research Campus in Ashburn, Virginia in the Washington, D.C., area. Students must comply with specific eligibility and application requirements.
Sarnoff Medical Student Research Fellowship Program
The program is designed to give medical students the opportunity to spend a year conducting intensive work in a biomedical research laboratory located in the United States. Applications are encouraged from students interested in cellular physiology and molecular biology, as well as in clinical and experimental cardiovascular biology.
For further information, call 703-759-7600 or email: Dana Boyd at email@example.com.
Doris Duke International Clinical Research Fellowship (ICRF)
This program is open to medical students in good standing at any U.S.-based medical school. Accepted students spend a year out from medical school conducting mentored clinical research in developing countries. This is coordinated through one of six hosting schools.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Research Mentorship
The Clinical Research Mentorship (CRM) program encourages medical students to become physician scientists by partnering them with investigators supported through Doris Duke Medical Research Program grants.
Past and present Doris Duke-funded researchers are invited to identify a medical student to mentor for one year and to then apply for this grant as a team. Alternatively, medical students may identify a qualifying Doris Duke researcher and apply together. In either case, the Doris Duke researcher must be the applicant.
Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health (click cancel when prompted for a username and password)
The NIH offers a one-year clinical research training experience for graduate-level U.S. students in the health professions. This is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH-funded research centers in developing countries. Africa, Asia, and the Americas are regions of the world that, if accepted, students may find themselves experiencing.
American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Student Scholar Grant
The purpose of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Student Scholar Grant is to enable medical students with an interest in either basic or clinical research to spend 10 to 52 weeks engaged in continuous full-time research in a nephrology lab. The student must work with a mentor that is a current ASN member. Students enrolled in MSTP programs (pursuing MD/PhDs) are not eligible for the program.
For further information, please contact email@example.com or 202-640-4660.
American Heart Association Founders Affiliate - Medical Student Research Program
The purpose of the grant is to encourage medical students to consider a career in cardiovascular research. The program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conduct research with an established investigator.
Awards for student stipends are made for 12 months for $22,000 per year which includes 10 percent indirect cost.
Candidates for the Zuckerman Fellows Program are individuals who have, or are pursuing, an MBA, JD, MD, or DMD/DDS degree from an accredited U.S. institution and are seeking an additional degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard School of Public Health, or Harvard Kennedy School. Candidates must be citizens of the United States.
The Zuckerman Fellowship provides one year of tuition and health insurance fees, plus a living stipend of $15,500.
Application and further information are available here.
Questions about eligibility, timing of applications, application guidelines, or the application forms should be directed to Rebecca Lock from the Committee on General Scholarships at 617-496-5042 or email@example.com.
Dubin Fellows Program for Emerging Leaders
Dubin Fellows are awarded a scholarship up to full tuition and health fees for up to two years, depending on the length of their graduate degree program. Fellows are also eligible for a stipend of up to $5,000 to support unpaid summer internships or professional development. Successful applicants will demonstrate their potential as emerging leaders by evidencing strong character, excellent academic credentials, a commitment to pursue a career with transformative impact on society, and the ability to thrive and lead in the face of adversity. Dubin Fellows participate in a rich co-curricular program offered by the Center for Public Leadership. This fellowship is open to students entering their first year of study in any of Harvard Kennedy School's master's degree programs. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.
Additional information about the fellowship, the application procedures, as well as bios of current fellows and alumni, can be found here under the Fellowships tab.
Gleitsman Leadership Fellowship
Gleitsman Fellows are awarded a scholarship up to full tuition and health fees for one year. Successful applicants will be considered based on their demonstrated potential as emerging social activists and innovators and interest in pursuing a career with transformative impact on society, as well as demonstrating strong character and excellent academic credentials. Fellows are also eligible for a stipend up to $1,500 to support unpaid summer internships or professional development. Gleitsman Fellows will participate in a rich co-curricular program offered by the Center for Public Leadership. This fellowship is open to students entering their first year of study in any of the Harvard Kennedy School's master's degree programs. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.
Additional information about the fellowship, application procedures, as well as bios of current fellows and alumni, can be found at here under the Fellowships tab.