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Session Descriptions
Welcome and Introduction to the Conference
Bruce Montes, Director, Information Technology Services
Dan Vonder Heide, Director, Information Technology Services
Find out about the schedule and content for the ITSC Tech Day. To frame the day you will hear about the personal technology strategy and how ITS is moving their solutions and services to be more easily accessible to you.
A1: Use of Tableau for Better Reporting and Analysis of Data
Kristin Espinosa
Timothy Heuer, Director of Enrollment Systems, Research, and Reporting (ESRR)
Leigh Petersen Visaya, Director of Prospect Management and Research
An overview from the Tableau vendor on key features and functions of the Tableau reporting and analysis tool followed by a panel discussion on how Tableau is currently being deployed within Loyola today to improve reporting and analysis.
A2: Plaintext Editing Multi-Section Documents
Andrew Harrington, Faculty, Math and Computer Science
This is an introduction to creating documents with many sections/chapters like department handbooks or course texts or … using the methods created by the FOSS community. We will cover an emerging class of documentation tools that are based entirely on simple plaintext authoring, which can be edited with a simple text editor like Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (OS X). We'll concentrate on the Sphinx document preparation software that uses reStructuredText for markup and then automatically transforms the plain text source into the formats required in today's mobile world: PDF, ePub, and good old HTML+CSS that scales to different sized screens well. We'll demonstrate that although these tools were created for software developers, they in fact are general enough to support writing across all disciplines (e.g. humanities, arts, social sciences, life/physical sciences, and mathematics) and are straightforward to learn.
We'll also take a look at how we use FOSS repositories to support collaborative authoring, which we have done to produce the lecture materials and books for our introduction to computer science/programming, http://introcs.cs.luc.edu, graduate handbook, http://gradhandbook.cs.luc.edu/html/, and department courses and programs (draft), http://courses.cs.luc.edu/html/.
- This is a small update of a Fall 2012 FOTL presentation that we are now opening to the wider audience of this ITS event. See http://anh.cs.luc.edu/plaintextEdit/html/
A4: Leveraging Gartner Information Services for Technology Research and Use
Maureen Meehan, Gartner
Gartner, Inc. is an information technology research and advisory company. Loyola University has partnered with Gartner for several years and Gartner's research database is available to Loyola students, faculty, and staff. This session will provide an overview of the Gartner information service and how you might be able to take advantage of the research for your projects, planning, and technology interests.
A5: Using Mobile Devices for Work
Kathy Ryan, Senior Analyst, Information Technology Services
Tips for using your mobile devices to increase your productivity at work.
B1: Unified Messaging: New Voicemail & File Access
Jeffrey Apa, Manager, Information Technology Services
David Wieczorek, Manager, Information Technology Services
Unified messaging is the integration of different electronic messaging and communications technologies (such as e-mail and voicemail) into a single interface, accessible from a variety of different devices. With unified messaging, however, you can do things like hear your email and calendar items over the phone or listen to your voicemail messages from within your Outlook inbox.
This session will provide some updates on the new voicemail system, some remote file access options such as BOX, and open the discussion to your access needs. Bring your messaging questions to this session.
B2: Personal Security Best Practices
Brett Weston, Security Administrator, Information Technology Services
In this session, multiple topics will be discussed such as email, social media, and passwords. Learn what it means when a breach occurs and your encrypted password is disclosed to the world. This session will get you to begin thinking how your actions online affect your personal security and privacy.
B4: Using Microsoft Lync for Online Communication
Gonzalo Escarrá, SWC
Interested to learn about Loyola's new real-time communications platform? In this session we will cover the features of the Lync 2013 client for Windows, and show you how to engage in rich IM, Audio, Video and desktop sharing collaboration sessions with one or more peers. Additionally, you will see the new Lync 2013 client for mobile devices, and how it can help you keep in touch when going around campus.
B5: Mobile Device Security
Brett Weston, Security Administrator, Information Technology Services
Mobile devices have become a standard means of interaction between ourselves and others. In this session, the security of our mobile devices will be analyzed and how it affects our digital privacy. The data given to mobile apps and how companies leverage it will also be discussed. Learn how to secure your devices and data from the peering eyes of others.
C1: Capture your Lecture/Meeting in the Classroom, The Panopto System
Christina Bello, Educational Technologist, Information Technology Services
Panopto is a new lecture capture platform at Loyola starting in Spring 2014. Panopto software provides an all-in-one interface to record screen content and video of the presenter simultaneously and can be used in classrooms on campus that are equipped with a built video recording system or from any PC or laptop. The presenter has the option to record video or audio only along with PowerPoint and/or screen capture. This session will cover a demonstration of using Panopto to record and share class lectures, meetings and presentations.
C2: Sustaining Productivity
Alma Rhoden, Digital Media Specialist, Information Technology Services
Greg Small, Student Technology Specialist, Information Technology Services
Attaining a truly paper-free workflow is a daunting task for some, but there are many ways that paper can be optimized and its lifespan reduced. This session is centered around sustaining a productive and organized workflow using the features of Evernote. It will also feature good habits for speeding paper notes from desk to recycling bin. If you have an Evernote account and tablet, bring them. Please feel free to take notes!
C4: Creating and Using Sakai Project Sites for Support Groups
Jennifer Tyler, Online Educational Technologist, Information Technology Services
Looking for an easy, all-inclusive way to collaborate with peers? Need a space to share resources and develop your academic community with participants inside and outside of Loyola? Come learn about project sites through our learning management system, how they can be used, and how they may benefit your academic or group organization. This session will also provide an opportunity for hands-on practice as we review the process for creating and maintaining a project site in Sakai.
C5: Project Pre-Production and Productivity
Nick Liberatore, Digital Media Specialist, Information Technology Services
Jared Thomas, Student Technology Specialist, Information Technology Services
Whether or not you have worked with video editing or audio production, this session will discuss stages and steps to go from a blank canvas to an exciting multimedia project. These principles can relate to your individual productivity and other projects too. No special software or pre-requisites are needed - just bring an open mind and be prepared for discussion!
D1: On Demand, Just in Time Learning, Atomic Learning
Liz Van Kleeck, Senior Educational Technologist, Information Technology Services
This hour-long expanded introduction to Atomic Learning will cover the basics of using the Atomic Learning online, on demand, training site to access more than 50,000 tutorial videos on over 250 technology applications, including Microsoft and Adobe. This session will also include how to embed Atomic Learning tutorials in your Sakai course or project site.
D2: Microsoft Outlook Tips and Tricks for Personal Success
Florence Yun, Project Manager, Information Technology Services
Interested in obtaining some tips and tricks in using Outlook? Then this session might be for you. Come learn about how you can leverage Outlook to lead to your personal success. I will be sharing some useful features that can help you achieve productivity with using Outlook.
D4: Productivity and Mobile Devices
William Kent, Electronic Resources Librarian, University Libraries
Sarah Morris, Instruction and Reference Librarian, University Libraries
Do you have a smart phone or a tablet? Are you interested in keeping all your ducks in a line? Stop by this session to learn about some resources your librarians are using for productivity. We will discuss applications for multiple platforms. Stay on top of those tasks and have some fun while you do it.
D5: 101 Tech Shortcuts: Alternate & Shift your Control of Windows Functions
J. Curtis Main, Office & Web Coordinator, Office of the Vice President for Student Development
Symone Simmons, Graduate Assistant, Office of the Vice President for Student Development
This workshop will focus on nearly a hundred computer related abilities that will save you stress, time, and energy. Not to mention, your work will improve and computers will seem less intimidating and mysterious. Our workshop will focus on keyboard and Windows shortcuts. We will walk you through these steps with everyone at a computer to practice as we learn. You will leave with a simple list/handout to keep at your desks to improve your skills.


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Why can't people use their words wisely .. why are some people rude why can't everyone be nice to each other ?
insecure people are mean. it s mostly their bad childhood. none loved them enough...
Alot of people mistake me for being a *****. I'm a nice person, really sweet with a big heart. But I am very blunt! That's the problem so some people think i'm rude when i'm only being honest.
Yeah Ik what you mean. Like sometimes I seriously gave word vomit where everything I might say comes out mean but usually i'm very sweet. But i'm goofy also and people understand my humor
idk, i guess misery loves company so if they not happy they dont want anyone else happy so they try to talk down to you when really they are the ones that are down.
I know. I think it comes from how their family treated them - sometimes. Not always.
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Re: Would you like to see a benchmark demo using PS3.0?
I noticed that in the case of the softshadows demo that comes with the 8th revision of NVidia SDK.
Basically we fetch 8 samples of a shadow texture, check if all of em are within the shadow area, if it's the case, our current fragment will be unlit.
However if some of those pixels are lit, that means we're on a shadow edge and hence need to fetch up to 64 jittered samples for the softshadow effect.
If done in a pure PS 2.0 fashion, we're going to have to fetch 64 samples all the time, whereas with a PS3.0 hardware we can skip a lot of sampling by determining whether we're on an edge or not through the first initial 8 samples.
According the performance counter, PS 3.0 averages 45-50 FPS whereas PS2.0 can hardly maintain a frame rate of 30 FPS.
But as you can see, 45-50 ain't too good, at least in my opinion.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — There is an old saying, "Music is what life sounds like," but what can that life sound like when there are no instruments to play?
It's a problem plaguing a metro charter school; students desiring to learn in a school band but there aren't enough instruments.
Now the school is hoping you can help.
The area around Santa Fe South High School is not known for a lot of good things.
Band Director Scott Filleman said, "They don't have a strong community life, a strong community support."|
But what happens inside the walls of the school could change the future of students.
Filleman said, "This program has a lot of students that come in and are a little rough around the edges."
Filleman said he has seen the band program at the Oklahoma City charter school completely turn students around.
"It gives them a sense of pride, a sense of accomplishment. It teaches them what it really mean to work for something," he said.
However, this year the school doesn't have enough instruments to meet the program's demand.
Filleman said, "I'm literally going door-to-door, in some cases, asking for donations to sustain the band program."
Instruments are expensive and this school doesn't have enough money to purchase the number of instruments needed to serve their elementary, middle school and high school programs.
Filleman said, "It's not like buying an extra set of footballs."
There's only one french horn and most of the flutes and clarinets are well-worn.
The school did purchase a few percussion instruments and horns a few years ago, thanks to a grant.
But the program continues to grow.
Filleman said, "We have too many students and not enough instruments."
They are in need of 81 instruments new or used.
Any and all types would be welcome.
It's a gift this band director said could help change a child's life.
Filleman said, "It gives these kids something, something to wake up to and look forward to every single day."
If you would like to donate an instrument or money to the Santa Fe South Band you can do so by dropping it off at the school office or contacting Mr. Filleman through the school office at (405) 631-6100.
Since Santa Fe South is a charter school, Filleman said donations are tax-deductible.


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Man, I'm slacking, aren't I?
Been a very productive month! Here's just a few of the gigantic slew of stuff I've been working on in the last month!
Here's a special request, custom order for some pinwheel bows for Christmas. Supercute!
Black, dimple dot minky bean bag with matching 36" x 36" throw (the Oh FUCK extra yardage I always order and turned into a blanket here).
Bad story: I inhaled a polystyrene pellet while I was filling a couple of bean bags. That stuff is super staticky and gets everywhere. It was a white Christmas...in my foyer. Anyway, so I was flopping around listening to my iPod and filling up a bag when GASP I inhaled a mouthful of polystyrene. And it wasn't pretty. I subsequently developed a pretty bad case of bronchitis or pneumonia or something. I didn't have time to see my doctor, who's pretty holistic, and I didn't want to get a lecture about Vitamin C.
We went on a cruise a couple weeks later and despite the sea air I was still barfing up a lung to the point of my husband going WTF is wrong with you? One day he was in the bathroom and I was sitting on the bed coughing, as usual...and I hacked up something funny. I spat it into the sink. What was it? It was a congealed wad of polystyrene. After that I felt a lot better for a day or two. I'm still coughing but getting better. Cough syrup and an alarm clock is a bad mix. The other day, my alarm clock interrupted my dream about Britney Spears doing some roofing work on my (dream) Mexican hacienda on the Mexican Riviera. She had on that "Slave for You" outfit with the snake (I think the snake was doing some diagnostic work), and determined that I had some mushy wood rot under the clay tiles. That was a good dream. Not because Britney was my new roofer, but because I had a hacienda in Mexico that had a pool with the house encircling it. I have a real knack for architectural layout...while I'm dreaming...and dexed out on cough syrup.
Oh, and I passed a kidney stone. I ain't going into that one.... Even I know my TMI limits, especially considering I flapped in great detail about my hysterectomy.
I also did this:
What's this? This is the neckband of my aprons. I got the idea (maybe Britney gave it to me while she was ripping down shingles or something) to put snaps on my aprons' neckbands. That way, the kid can tighten it up if he or she wants to. Neat, eh? Coordinating too! I have lots of purty colors.
I was going to shut down this Friday, but I'm closing up for the year today (of course, I'm still finishing my backlog that's all going to be done before the holidays; don't fear, open order clients!!). I had a root canal hastily scheduled for this Monday, and next week is going to be a blur of root canal, crown making, go back the next day to have crown put on, etc.. Oh, and the holidays for my kids, my own Christmas shopping (d'oh), and my backlog. My own poor kids get swatches of fabric and IOUs for Christmas, wee doggie! Like that quilt I promised my kid. In 2009.
And I have OH SO MANY ideas for blog posts upcoming, including some field trips to one of my suppliers (crosses fingers) and a textile museum, plus checking out a freaky ancient smocking machine my mother-in-law got off Craigslist or Freecycle (if it hasn't been chucked for scrap metal yet). And some more sewing machine feet and serger how-tos. Those serger posts seem to be quite popular and linked back a lot! Comments, yo!!!! I don't bite!
And at some point, I'm going to have another shut down after the holidays have been well petered out and gift certificate redemptions (look at the upper right hand corner, folks!!) are slowing their rolling in so that I can send some of my machines off for some maintenance. Living in the sticks means shipping my machines out for work, which sucks ass and adds transit time unless I pay a fortune for more timely shipping. Those boxes ain't small and they weigh a ton, so $$$ to ship out. I also need to get my ass back into physical therapy and the downtime will be a welcome relief for my back, the discs of which look like Ritz crackers per my most recent MRI, yay.
So have a very Jolly Christmakwanzikuhtivus and a Happy New Year! Many shoutouts to my family and friends for helping the PB keep on rolling into another great year. Especially The Huz for puttin' up with my shit, my kids/guinea pigs, and my many encouraging friends. And you, yeah you. That is, assuming you're not a search engine, spammer, or...asking me for kinky photos of myself (check, check, and check! Oh yes, baby...but first my husband is going to beat you up and take pictures to send to your wife, okay?). All almost 30,000 of you. 29,999 have probably been clicks from me, but whatev.
See ya in 2012!! Or, sooner if I'm bored.
A blog dedicated to handcrafted textiles for children, machine embroidery, crochet, sewing, and hair bow making, usually using mostly natural materials. And occasionally, I will feature, among other things, swear words and run-on sentences.
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The Titan pants are going to be substantially warmer than the Scarab pants. I have the Scarab pants - think of a softer-faced version of the Gore-Tex Pro Shell (this is a Gore-Tex Softshell pant) with a light layer of fleece bonded to the inside. They are definitely very nice, but I personally think that they are only a little bit warmer than a standard pair of gore-tex hardshell pants. The Titan pants on the other hand have Primaloft insulation sandwiched between a Gore-Tex shell and an inner lining. These are going to be exceptionally warm - perhaps even too warm in temperatures above 0* F for most people. While comfort at different temperatures is going to differ from person to person, I've skiied comfortably in the Scarab pants with the wind chill factor around 0* F with a warm baselayer (I was using a powerstretch tight).
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As is usual whenever a newspaper story about this plan is published, all those who THINK they know the answers come crawling out of the woodwork. It's amazing how much erroneous opinion is posted here when all it would take is a bit of basic research to find the truth.
This legislation was developed in full partnership with the 72 member groups of the grassroots Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations. It is a truly collaborative legislative/taxpayer effort that eliminates forever the crushing burden of school property taxes.
Please take a few minutes to learn the facts before posting unhelpful comments. Details about the legislation and a wealth of supporting information are at www.ptcc.us.
See my post above for the numbers. Have you even bothered investigating this plan before posting stupid comments? Educate yourself, then comment.
Seth Grove was defining this in a very narrow way to discourage elimination and to promote his useless property tax "relief" local tax shifting scam that is HB 2230. Yes, if you were to rely on a sales tax increase only, he is correct. But that's not how HB 1776 works. A high-level overview of the numbers is here: http://paindependent.com/2012/03/pa-seeks-to-swap-property-taxes-with-hikes-in-sales-income-taxes/
A plain language explanation of the plan and a personal property tax calculator to show the effects of this legislation on your total tax bill are here: www.ptcc.us.
Hburg1130, you've got to be kidding.
"The Commonwealth heavily regulates the school districts' ability to raise taxes." Nonsense. Since Act 1 began in 2007 only a handful of school districts have taken their tax increases to referendum. The PDE rubber-stamps exception requests every year, bypassing the referendum. For the upcoming school year the PDE has granted 199 exceptions and no referenda are scheduled. This is heavy regulation?
For whom are you shilling?
usafa75, this isn't just about seniors but about ALL Pennsylvania homeowners. Please try the taxpayer-developed Excel property tax calculator to see how this plan will affect you and others who are not seniors. http://www.ptcc.us/pfpfcalc.htm I think you'll be surprised at the results. While you/re there, please read the details of the plan to learn why this works for every Pennsylvanian.
For the past eight years I have been working as a grassroots taxpayer advocate for enactment of HB 1776/SB 1400 and similar versions of this legislation. In that time I've discovered one thing: those who object most loudly to this plan are the same ones who know the least about the breadth and depth of the problem or the details of this solution.
This legislation is unique to Harrisburg politics in that every detail was developed by legislators in full partnership with the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations (PCTA), a nonpartisan grassroots alliance of 71 taxpayer groups from across the state who fully support the bill and are working for its enactment. The PCTA has been diligent in ensuring that the plan benefits all Pennsylvania taxpayers and schoolchildren and contains nothing for the special interests that dominate so much Harrisburg legislation.
I respectfully ask that those of you who are so quick to trash the plan please visit www.ptcc.us to learn the facts, then comment.
That's incorrect. Merchants get one percent of all collections, not one percent of the six percent sales tax. As an example, the sales tax on a $100 purchase is $6. The merchant receives six cents, or 1% of the total tax collected.
hburg1130 and all,
Check the Pennsylvania Taxpayers Cyber Coalition website at www.ptcc.us for full information on the proposed plan, including the exact plan framework as submitted to members and leaders of the General assembly. Besides the details of the plan there is a tremendous amount of supporting information that dispels many of the misconceptions about expansion of the sales tax base and other commonly-used excuses to avoid enactment.
If you agree with the plan, please subscribe to the free email updates to stay informed about progress and how you can help.
A viable method of property tax replecement has gained stong grassroots support across the state, with 62 taxpayer advocacy groups supporting the plan. Details of the plan, which will likely be introduced in the PA House this fall, are at www.ptcc.us. Please learn about the plan and if you agree with its methodology, subscribe to the email updates for information on how you can help to achieve its enactment.
BTW, you're correct that the IRS and others can place a lien on your house but that lien can't be satisfied until the house is sold. Non-payment of property tax can have you evicted and the home sold out from under you. the only tax with the power to do this.
To those who say the money should go to all homeowners: Pileggi claims $250 million in revenue/3.2 million homeowners = $78.13 per homeowner. Lot of good that'll do.
Look, you can help to stop the property tax madness RIGHT NOW if all of you who post here would just get involved and fight the self-serving politicians like Pileggi. There's a sensible plan to eliminate the property tax that has been submitted to legislative leaders and WILL be considered this session if the taxpayers are willing to make their voices heard. Details are at www.ptcc.us.
mrrationalhbg , that's a pretty bold comment without offer of proof. What is your rationale for that statement? Do you have a clue?
Researchnut: Being a sore loser has nothing to do with this. Just because someone has an "R" behind their name doesn't mean they're a Republican and, quite frankly, Corbett is no better than Onorato and in some ways is even scarier. Corbett has neither the experience nor temperament to qualify him for the Governor's seat. g8rh8r is correct. It is time to send the the GOP state committee a strong message that we're finished with being force-fed hand picked and party controlled empty suits. Just remember, the lesser of two evils is still evil.
Take some time to read through this - it's all documented: http://therealtomcorbett.wordpress.com/
Corbett was a lobbyist for Waste Management and they have contributed to his campaign. He is know by folks in some areas of the state as "Toxic Tom" for his lawsuits against communities that try to prevent the spreading of human sewage sludge on fields near their homes. WM is a sludge hauler.
The details are here: http://therealtomcorbett.wordpress.com/2010/05/05/wow-that-really-stinks/
watup2000, this is the kind of response I would have expected from a Corbett cheerleader - if you don't like the message, shoot the messenger.
You may or may not be correct about the author of the blog but it makes no difference. The blog is not so much opinion as it is an aggregation of facts with added comments. Every fact stated is documented through a link to a public source. It is hardly "trash" - it is the truth.
If this blog holds no credence with you it's not because the blog is not factual, it's because you're unwilling to face the truth.
Have any of you Corbett cheerleaders read the blog that's mentioned in a post above? You talk about Corbett's integrity and ignore the facts? I really don't understand.
Tell the Truth, you'd best adhere to what your screen name implies. You have taken the Rohrer quote about permits completely out of context.
In making that statement - and I've heard it many times from him - he is referring to the current culture in Harrisburg that hinders the permitting process for all agencies, not just the DEP. Right now it is common practice to delay permits until the latest time possible, with some permits taking as long as a year to approve with no discernible reason for doing so. This slows growth and employment opportunities.
Rohrer is not talking about giving anyone a free pass, just making the process more efficient and accountable - something that does not exist under the current administration.
Gipper, what you didn't mention is that Rohrer, along with Daryl Metcalfe, was the strongest voice for the repeal of the pay raise, fighting his own party leadership to do so. Rohrer did not accept the pay raise as an unvouchered expense, unlike many of his colleagues. He has admitted his mistake and has apologized for it.
Corbett ACCEPTED the pay raise when he began his current term in office, increasing his pay from $120,154 to $141,565.
Who's the hypocrite here?
Corbett is as dirty as they come. He is owned by the party and the special interests and will be a disaster for Pennsylvania if elected. The fully documented truth is here: http://therealtomcorbett.wordpress.com/
Why didn't the P-N bother to check into Corbett's dealings beyond his politically-motivated Bonusgate investigations? Corbett is owned by the party and the special interests and is as dirty as they come. He will be a disaster for Pennsylvania.
All the facts are at the link below, are fully documented and are not based on opinion. Why did you ignore such blatant negatives against Corbett, Patriot-News?
Despite what is on Mr. Corbett's website, he has repeatedly said that he wants to form a panel to "study" the issue. The "if we can find a solution" quote above is a big "if" and by no means is a promise to eliminate property taxes. Mr. Rohrer has a definitive plan for elimination that has already been introduced as HB 1275 and he has made elimination a major plank in his platform. There's a huge difference in Mr. Corbett's and Mr. Rohrer's position on this issue, although it is impossible to determine that by the way the piece is written; their positions appear to be identical. I truly believe that some clarification is in order so voters can understand that there is a distinct difference in the candidates' positions.
Regarding Marcellus, Mr. Corbett's website is in conflict with his statements. At a forum in Bradford County about two weeks ago, Mr. Corbett's proxy stated unequivocally that Mr. Corbett favors an extraction tax on Marcellus gas.
Considering that voters may be making decisions based on your Op-ed, don't you think that the correct thing to do would be to set the record straight?
When is the P-N going to get it right? Corbett DOES NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES support the elimination of property taxes. Corbett does not support tax-free Marcellus drilling; he has proposed a wellhead tax similar the the Democrat proposal.
Rohrer is a FORMER member of the Game and Fisheries committee. He is now majority chair of the House Finance Committee.


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Other officers elected were Sarah Corrow as Vice President, Casey Rowell as Interim Treasurer and Kay Courson as Secretary.
"I'm honored to be president of the chamber as we work to improve benefits for our members," Monette said, adding that "my goals include updating the web site and bylaws, and developing a strategic plan for the chamber."
Lynne Bertrand, the Chamber's executive director, said, "I'm very excited to work with the new executive team and the new committees as the Chamber continues with its commitment to our members and the exciting economic development changes coming to our community."
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- Bylaws: The committee has begun reviewing the bylaws and rewriting them to best fit the chamber's business needs. After an additional review by an attorney, the bylaw changes will be presented to the members for approval.
- Finance and Budget Committee: The committee is reviewing all financial processes and reporting to create efficiencies and tools to better serve the board.
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In the past year the chamber has demonstrated that it is willing to experiment with new ideas. For example, they held the annual Business Expo at an unconventional location, the Newport State Airport. Not only was attendance up, but the chamber reports that it nearly doubled the number of participating vendor businesses.
And just recently as a part of Aquafest, the chamber debuted another hit. The Vermont 105 Amazing Race Challenge, modeled after the popular TV show, which had employees of participating businesses and residents cheering the teams on as they tried to decipher clues and complete their tasks in the fastest time.
Bertrand, who has been the executive director since Jan. 1, 2013, said, "We have a few other ideas up our sleeves that we believe will be of great value to our members."
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10/10/2012 – The women's soccer team was defeated by Davenport by the count of 3-1 on the Panthers home turf. Davenport improved to 4-0 in the WHAC and to 11-2 overall, while the Saints fell to 5-8 on the year and to 1-3 in league play.
The Saints and Panthers hooked up earlier this season in a non-league affair that saw the Panthers win 6-0. The stakes were higher on this night as both teams are jockeying for post season position in the upcoming WHAC Tournament. The host Panthers lit the scoreboard first with a goal by Letesha Cannonier during the 12th minute of play. Davenport, who are currently tied with Indiana Tech for the WHAC lead, added a second goal halfway through the first half. This time it was Thelma Gylfadottir who found the back of the net for her third goal of the season.
The Saints cut the lead in half during the 61st minute of play as Kelly Petzold's shot on goal eluded the Davenport goal keeper. The goal was Kelly's third of the season and kept the Saints within striking distance. Unfortunately for the Saints, Petzold's goal was all they could muster on this night. The Panthers Tam Grzybowski added an insurance late in the second half to secure the conference win. Michelle Marcus was awarded the win as she recorded one save, while her counterpart, Molly O'Conner saved five balls and allowed three goals. The Panthers out shot the Saints 16-6.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is THE WAY to learn Mandarin,
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This review is from: Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Level 3 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio CD)
After finishing Mandarin I, I felt as though I had basic knowledge of the language. After finishing Mandarin II, I felt as though I was able to use this knowledge in basic conversations. Now that I've finished all three levels, I feel that I have a good overall knowledge of Mandarin and that spoken fluency is within my grasp. This intermediate level would have taken years to achieve without Pimsleur, and my pronunciation wouldn't have been nearly as good. The only downside to this method is that you will NOT be fluent by the end, and you will need to finish the language on your own through self-study and conversational practice. For example, Pimsleur Mandarin teaches somewhere between 300 and 400 words, while 3000 - 5000 is required for fluency. Luckily, vocabulary is fairly easy to learn if you make a deck of flashcards. I've made thousands of these cards for Mandarin and other languages. They work. As for word lists, I've been using a few resources, but primarily the two-way dictionary in the back of the Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook, which contains about 2000 common words. I've also been using the Oxford Starter Chinese Dictionary, which is quite good. There are probably other good resources for vocabulary, but whatever you do, DON'T buy Vocabulearn Chinese. The female speaker in the recording has severe pronunciation errors which will damage your Mandarin beyond repair. Stick to the standard pronunciation that you see on television and hear in the Pimsleur series.
I also had a go at learning the writing system, which isn't as difficult as I previously thought. I can now read and write a few hundred characters, but this hasn't been nearly as rewarding as studying vocabulary. Still though, it is fun to be able to read the signs in chinatown. I plan to learn the rest of the characters after I'm fluent.
I've also been watching Mandarin TV shows and I try to catch the Mandarin edition of the news whenever I can. They talk a little fast, but I can usually understand some of what's going on. Conversation is much easier, as Chinese speakers tend to slow down to accommodate learners such as myself. And, if not, I can always politely ask them to slow down, or repeat what they've said.
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5.0 out of 5 stars continuation of a good series,
C. T. Limsico (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Level 3 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio CD)
If you've already bought Mandarin I and II, then Mandarin III won't disappoint. III continues where II left off. It builds on what you already learned in the previous two, so it doesn't feel like starting over. III uses the same teaching techniques used in I and II - repeat what the speaker says at different times.
There are also 30 lessons and a supplementary CD. Each lesson introduces about 10 or so new words and a few grammar rules. This allows for a very gentle but progressive learning of new vocabulary. Unlike other language systems (which bombard you with 20-30 words per lesson), this promotes retention and as a result gives the student encouragement and confidence.
The downside of the Pimselur system is that it only teaches listening and speaking skills and no reading or writing skills. This may be fine for European languages, which are mainly phonetic, but with Chinese, it feels like you're learning only 1/2 the language. ...
Nevertheless, Pimsleur is the best non-classroom language system I've tried so far (and I've tried many!) It does its job very well, so I'm willing to forgive the lack of writing or reading lessons.
P.S.: I wouldn't recommend Mandarin III if you are a beginner and haven't listened to I and II yet.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product,
chdionn (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chinese (Mandarin) III: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio Cassette)
I had tried several language tapes and software packages before but this is the one that I've had the most success with. I completed Mandarin I and Mandarin II and when I saw that Mandarin III was available, I ordered it immediately.
I won't say that I'm conversing fluently in Mandarin but the entire series is only 45 hours of instruction so I think you have to be realistic in your expectations. For me, Pimsleur is the right approach. I've made genuine progress and I'm told that my pronunciation is reasonably accurate. For someone with moderate skills as far as learning foreign languages go, as well as having started after the age of 40, I'm quite satisfied. I even have a Cantonese speaking friend who borrowed the tapes and used them to improve her Mandarin!
I'd recommend the series to anyone who wants to learn to speak Mandarin. Note that there is no instruction on writing Chinese, only some brief notes on Pinyin. I'd also recommend Modern Chinese from Beijing University for learning Pinyin and the basic components of speech. The Chinese-English Dictionary edited by John DeFrancis is also worth looking into and finally, you can get the Oxford Chinese-English dictionary for Palm OS.
5.0 out of 5 stars I am falling in LOVE with this expensive pimsleur series.,
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This review is from: Chinese (Mandarin) III: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio Cassette)
Well, I have bought Pimsleur Mandarin I, II, and III, all at Amazon with lots of buckeroo, but I love this expensive series. Really, I have no regret. After Mandarin I and II, I went solo to China, and I have wonderful time. Really, don't book those tour package. With Pimsleur Mandarin I & II under your belt, you should have no trouble touring in China. smile. I have only one problem. I did have some difficulties ordering food from the restaurant's menu because Pimsleur didn't teach any writting... smile. Back to Mandarin III, I just finished couple of tapes, and it is excellent as previous series. This level III, build on the previous series. About 50% of vocabularies are rehashed from previous series. Other 50% are new vocabularies. Don't be disappointed because Pimsleur teaches you new way of saying things. I bought many other Mandarin materials. Beginner series by lpgroup (0 star), Vocabulearn (0 stars),making connections (3 stars), follow me chinese (0 star), Rosetta stone (0 star), Chinese language30 (3 stars), and instant immersion chinese (4 stars). (notes: there is a max of 1000 words, so don't flame me for grammar ok!) Oh, I also bought Ultimate mandarin from Amazon. smile. You better have pimsleur II under your belt before tackle Ultimate Mandarin because it is really advance stuff. Don't give up ok. The first 4 tapes of ManI and ManII are very tough for me, and then things are getting easier for other tapes. I am very surprise that tape 1 in Man3 is much easier than tape1 in ManI and tape 1 in ManII. Sorry, I haven't got to other tapes yet. (Oh, I forgot, After Man I and II, I am still unable to carry a deep meaningful conversation. But, I have no problem saying in Mandarin what I want such as hotel reservation, direction, get a cab and buses, and shopping. Maybe in couple of months, I will give you the result of this Man 3 series. I am very happy with Man3.)
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent but some lectures should be included,
Angel HF "angel" (SITGES, BARCELONA Spain) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pimsleur Chinese (Mandarin) Level 3 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Mandarin Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio CD)
The Pimsleur courses give you the strong foundation in understanding and speaking the language that you can then leverage to fill in the gaps in grammar and vocabulary.
Pimsleur courses immerse you in the language to the extent that you will learn by hearing and speaking.
Said that I must add that at this stage the course should have some written materials to match sound and pinyin and hanzi.
...P>Other books that can help are: "A Key to Chinese Speech and Writing" by Joel Bellassen, "begginer's Chinese" by Jong Ho and finally a good dictionary like "Oxford Chinese-English, English Chinese".
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After mixing the ingredients together, place the flank steak in a sealable container (large plastic zipper bags work well) and add the marinade. Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours for best results. Grill on high heat to brown each side then turn the heat down to medium heat (or move the steak to an indirect heat) and grill for 7 minutes per side. Slice thinly (at an angle) across the grain of the steak to serve. Sprinkle the grill blend listed below if desired.
Grill Blend Ingredients:
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and put into a sealed container to remain fresh. Sprinkle on steaks as you would with any fine seasoning.
Tasty Dry Rub
Gordon Gregory, Shawnee, Kansas
Marinade For Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Susan O'Dell, Windsor, Connecticut
Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl. Cover and set aside. Add the zucchini and yellow squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and marinate at room temperature at least 3 hours or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. Prepare the barbecue for medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until they are crisp-tender and brown, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and serve hot or at room temperature.
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Falmouth to hold discussions on Comp Plan, Route 1
FALMOUTH — The town's future will be the subject of two public meetings on consecutive days next week.
First, a draft version of the 2013 Comprehensive Plan will be discussed Wednesday, Oct. 16, during a public hearing at Town Hall. Then, on Thursday, Oct. 17, the Community Development Committee will present a draft final plan of the town's $11.7 million U.S. Route 1 redevelopment project during a public forum at the Falmouth Town Library.
Poore said the timing of the meetings was purely coincidental and shouldn't adversely impact public participation, because the final drafts already incorporate public feedback. The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee, for instance, met about 70 times over three years, conducted a community survey and a public meeting while drafting the 2013 Comprehensive Plan.
"It's been a long time coming and there has been a tremendous amount of public outreach," he said.
Comprehensive Plan
The public hearing on the draft 2013 Comprehensive Plan will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Town Hall, 271 Falmouth Road.
The public hearing is meant for residents to share "any errors and omissions, red flags, questions, and/or points you agree or disagree with," according to a report by Samuel Rudman, chairman of the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee.
The Plan is intended to guide the Town Council in making decisions during the next decade. It is meant to enhance and grow the community in "very tangible ways through seventy recommended actions," which have been organized in three themes:
1 — Commercial hubs and economic development.
2 — Conservation, protection, and connectivity.
3 — Diverse residential opportunities.
The plan identifies commercial or mixed-use growth areas along Route 1 and Route 100, with two small residential neighborhoods developed nearby "to provide excellent accessibility to the commercial areas through walking and bicycling ways and transit links."
The remainder of town would be designated as a rural area.
The plan was last revised in 2000. The committee has been working on the project since April 2010.
Highway revamp
A public meeting on the Route 1 streetscape improvements will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road.
The meeting is geared toward the general public but will focus primarily on property and business owners along Route 1, Poore said.
The meeting will also be less formal than a public hearing and "more like a conversation about the project," he said. It will be one last opportunity to weigh in on the project before the design is finalized and put out to bid in November, Poore said.
The Community Development Committee, which is comprised of three councilors and supported by town employees and consultants, met on Monday to discuss in detail landscaping, stormwater treatment, greenspace development, sidewalk lighting, crosswalks and benches. The group gathered around a 12-foot-long aerial photograph of Route 1 that included everything between the intersections with Route 88 and the Falmouth Spur.
Over the course of two hours, the committee discussed the project in detail.
"They're taking it as seriously as they should," Poore said after the meeting. "You don't see too many locally funded, $12 million streetscape improvement projects, especially in Maine. We don't want to regret a decision after it's too late, that's why we're spending the time that's necessary on landscape selection, street lights and all that."
Voters approved the Route 1 redesign project in June by a slim margin, following several years of planning. Work on the project is expected to begin in 2014.
The design incorporates changes to the zoning ordinance that were made in May, to encourage more village-like development. The zoning changes require developers to situate new storefronts close to the road with parking to the rear of properties.
Several other towns in Maine, including Yarmouth and Standish, have made similar changes in their zoning laws.
Through zoning and infrastructure changes, towns are expected to become less car-centric and more accommodating for walkers and bicyclists.


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Stevens: New Mexico Lobos' 2011-12 Season Review
UNM Lobo student-athletes get high marks in the classroom and in competition
Garcia and Carramusa Named to NFCA's All-West Region Teams
The Lobo duo led UNM in all offensive categories en route to breaking season and career records
Three Lobos Named to Mountain West All-Conference Softball Team
UNM's Anaya, Carramusa and Garcia make the list of the league's best for 2012
Rams Take Two From New Mexico, 8-0 and 6-5
CSU's McCarthy held the Lobos to just nine hits on Thursday while the Rams' lineup produced 19
Stevens: Senior Day Has Two Endings: One Happy, One Not Happy
Lobos say goodbye to their five seniors Sunday at Lobo Field, but UNLV rallies from 6-0 hole to grab 7-6 win
JUNIOR SEASON (2012) - Started all 52 games as the Lobos' third baseman...recorded 52 put-outs and 107 assists, while committing just eight errors to compile a .952 fielding percentage... finished the regular season ranked in the top ten among all Div. I softball players for three categories: home runs (fourth, 23), home runs per game (fourth, .44) and runs per game (ninth, 1.15)...also ranked nationally in three other categories: slugging percentage (21st, .831), doubles per game (21st, .31) and runs-batted-in per game (41st, .94)...was the first Lobo to surpass UNM's single-season record for home runs, blasting her 14th homer in the top of the sixth inning against Tulsa on March 31...led the Lobos with long balls almost the entire season, going neck-and-neck with Jessica Garcia in setting a new record for UNM (Garcia hit a homer in New Mexico's last game of the season to claim the crown with 24)...her 23 homers place her second in program history for single-season dingers...set a new Mountain West single-season home run record for juniors and finished tied third in MW history for single-season homers...accomplished several other offensive feats this season as she broke both the UNM and MW junior class single-season record for runs scored with 60 (the previous UNM record was 47 set by Jackie Van Hooydonk in 1997 and previous MW junior class record was 55 set by Kristin Delahoussaye of BYU in 2010)...finished ranked in the top ten of several other UNM single-season records: hits (tied for third, 67), slugging percentage (second, .831), doubles (tied for third, 16), and runs-batted-in (fourth, 49)...recorded a hit in 40 of UNM's 52 games...named MW Player of the Week on Feb. 28 and March 27...named to the 2012 Mountain West Softball All-Conference Team...named to the NFCA All-West Region Second Team.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2011)-Started all 45 games as the Lobos' shortstop, compiling a .929 fielding percentage...hit .300 with 46 hits in 140 at-bats...had eight doubles and one triple...was second on the team for home runs with 11...led the team with 38 RBI...third on the team in runs scored with 30...third on the team in slugging percentage at .349... ranks in the top-ten for UNM single-season records for runs batted in (tied for seventh-Gabriella Parra 2008) with 38 and home runs (tied for fourth-Danielle Cassara 2000) with 11 ... named Mountain West Player-of-the-Week April 19 (shared the honor with BYU's Stacie Graham)...named MW All-Conference.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2010)-Started 41 games out of 45 games played as a shortstop for the Lobos...led all freshman in hitting with a .311 batting average on 42 hits in 135 at-bats...led the team in stolen bases with 12 and tied for first on the team in RBIs with 20...was second on the team in runs scored with 25, in home runs with five, in triples with two and in doubles with eight...had a .511 slugging percentage and a.354 on-base percentage...tied for fourth in the Mountain West in stolen bases.
HIGH SCHOOL-Played high school softball under coach Mark Brunenkant at Catalina Foothills High School in Tucson, Ariz. ...named to the 4A All-Star team in 2009...First Team All-State 4A in 2009...First Team Sonoran Region in 2009...CFHS voted MVP, 2009...CFHS Offensive Player of the Year for 2009...2009 CFHS stats: Avg. .425; Slg% .821; OB% .479.
CLUB-2008 18U Gold Nationals 3rd Place.
PERSONAL-The daughter of Arleen and Bob Carramusa, Stefanie Marie was born on August 20, 1991 in Clayton, Calif. ...nickname is Moose...her hobbies include snowboarding going to the lake and outdoor activities...favorite food is pasta...says that the thrill of competition drives her in sports...has an older brother, Anthony, and a younger sister, Rachel...majoring in Criminology.


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Coffee & Donuts @ 9:00am
Come early and fellowship with coffee and donuts before Sunday School.
Sunday School Assembly @ 9:15am
Sunday School Assembly is for all ages, joins us for some songs, lucky seats and fun times before you are dismissed to your Sunday School Classes.
Sunday Classes @ 9:30am
We have sunday school classes for all age groups, from the little ones all the way to adult. Come and join us in studying God's word.
Junior Church – during Worship Service
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History (HIS) Course Descriptions
HIS 5003 Introduction to History: Theories and Methods
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course provides students with an introduction to the discipline of history. The course considers how historians conceptualize and conduct the study of history by asking historical questions, critically analyzing primary and secondary works, conducting archival and library research (both traditional and electronic), and developing and critiquing sets of arguments. The course considers competing approaches to the study of historical processes and how historians' categories of analysis change over time. (Students must enroll in this course in the first semester of their program.)
HIS 5053 Topics in Medieval Europe
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An examination of the major problems in the history of medieval Europe, from the second to the fourteenth centuries. The course focuses on changing interpretations in medieval history but also stresses the reading of primary texts.
HIS 5063 Topics in Early Modern European History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An examination of the major historiographical and historical problems in early modern European history, from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century.
HIS 5093 Designing a History Course
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A comprehensive approach to constructing history survey courses for the college level. Topics may include a survey of current curriculum debates; course and syllabus design; selection of textbook and other readings; evaluation and grading; leading discussions; nontraditional instructional methods, including the use of new technologies; and lecture preparation and presentation.
HIS 5123 The American Revolution, 1763–1789
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A history of British America from the imperial crisis of 1763 to the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1789, with emphasis on the early beginnings of the American nation and social, economic, military, and cultural features of the revolutionary movement.
HIS 5153 The Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850–1877
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An examination of the political, social, and economic factors in the 1850s that led to the American Civil War, as well as a study of the military, diplomatic, and political consequences of the war and efforts to create a new union.
HIS 5163 History of the U.S. South
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course examines the social, political, cultural, and economic developments that shaped life in the southern United States in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics may include race relations; southern politics; the economic transformation of the region; and religious identities and faiths.
HIS 5193 The United States Since the Great Depression
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An analysis of recent American history with emphasis on the role of the national government, U.S. involvement in global affairs, and the changing status of women and people of color. Topics may include the drives for social justice by women and minority groups, the evolution of the American economy and its social consequences, the rise of the national security state, the emergence of the welfare state, and the cultural impact of electronic mass media.
HIS 5203 U.S. Political History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examines the role of government and the political process in the United States. Topics may include the origins of the political system, the evolution of political parties, and the expansion of the public sector.
HIS 5263 History of the Spanish Borderlands
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A comprehensive study of Spanish exploration and colonization in the borderlands adjacent to the international boundary between the southwestern United States and Mexico. Emphasis is on Hispanic institutions and cultural values that shaped the development of a frontier society on the eve of Mexican independence. Attention is given to bibliographic sources and specialized readings.
HIS 5283 Race in United States History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course explores the development of racial ideology from the Colonial Era to the present, paying particular attention to the context in which racial categories are constructed, maintained, and transgressed. Students will have the opportunity to survey foundational and recent historical scholarship that both advances and draws upon theoretical models of race.
HIS 5293 The American West
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A broad historiographical overview focused on nineteenth and twentieth century westward expansion from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the present. Zones of contact, the development of hybrid cultures, racial relations, the environment, and the role of the federal, state, and local governments in Western development are among the topics that may be covered in this course.
HIS 5313 South Texas: Rural and Urban
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An overview and analysis of the development of South Texas, from pre-Columbian cultures to the rise of urbanization. Emphasis on Spanish exploration and settlement of Nuevo Santander, contact with indigenous cultures, the impact of nineteenth-century warfare, and the rapid transformation of the region through urbanization.
HIS 5323 The U.S.–Mexico Border
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course will examine social, economic, and political conditions shaping the character of the United States-Mexico border region. Using a transnational approach, students will have an opportunity to explore the history of the border as a bicultural region, and to examine issues relevant to the development of the border area. Topics of interest may include urbanization, industrialization, gender, trade, migration, security, and ecological problems.
HIS 5423 Colonial Mexico
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A detailed examination of the Spanish conquest and colonization of Mexico from 1521 to Independence. Special attention is paid to the transformation of Indian society under Spanish rule, the development of the colonial economy, and the formation of an interrelated colonial elite.
HIS 5433 Modern Mexico
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examines the history of Mexico following independence from Spain in 1821. Consideration is given to the disintegration of the colonial system, nineteenth-century reforms, the Porfiriato, the Mexican Revolution, and their effects on contemporary Mexico. Students may have the opportunity to work in Mexico.
HIS 5453 The French Revolution and the Greater Caribbean
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course explores the French Revolution and its impact on the French colonies in the western hemisphere. The course provides a comparative analysis of notions of citizenship and the variety of factors that shaped the practice of rights before, during, and after the revolutionary struggle in both France and the Greater Caribbean.
HIS 5653 Modern Chinese History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course provides an overview of Chinese history since 1550, with particular attention to the major historiographical debates in recent scholarship. Topics may vary, and the latest ones include ethnic and cultural identities in modern China and themes in local and transnational history.
HIS 5693 Indian Subcontinent
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course provides students with an opportunity to learn about the cultures and histories of the Indian subcontinent. Particular attention will be paid to the major historiographical debates in recent scholarship. Topics will vary and may include India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and/or Bangladesh.
HIS 5733 Migration in Historical Context
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
What has caused people to migrate as individuals and as groups? To what extent has geographical mobility been a function of economic mobilization, political transformation, social upheaval, and/or technological revolution? How has the migratory process, in turn, affected the migrants themselves, both in their place of origin, and in the host society? This course is a graduate-level exploration of these and other related questions on migration and may be explicitly comparative. Specific theme, regional focus, and time period may vary and may draw from a variety of historical situations.
HIS 6113 Law and Society in America
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An examination of the role of law as both a reflection and initiator of change in American life, from colonial times to the present. Topics range from seventeenth-century slavery to the equal rights revolution of the twentieth century.
HIS 6133 The United States and the World
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An examination of the relationship between the United States and foreign nations and peoples from the late eighteenth century through the Cold War era. Using selected episodes, the course will focus on: the domestic sources for American policies and activities; the ways in which foreign peoples prompted, perceived, and influenced those policies and actions; and the impact the United States has had overseas. (This course may employ an explicitly comparative approach.)
HIS 6153 History of Sexuality
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
What does it mean to write, research, analyze, and talk about the histories of sex and sexuality? This seminar explores historical and cultural interpretations of the history of sexuality. The course involves understanding how changes in society, the economy, the family, and politics have reshaped sexual values and behaviors, and the ways that individuals and groups have responded to these challenges. Topics may include the family, religion, race and sexuality, class, reproductive health, and transgender and queer studies. Geographical focus may vary with instructor. (This course may employ an explicitly comparative approach.)
HIS 6163 Women in the United States
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Analyzes the experiences of women in the United States from the colonial period to the present. Topics may include economic roles, legal issues, religion, culture, feminist movements, and family life.
HIS 6173 Latina/os in the United States
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examines the Mexican American, Cuban American, and Puerto Rican American experiences in the United States, treating the historical relationship between this nation and the countries of origin and the interaction between these groups and mainstream society.
HIS 6193 Comparative Urban History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course explores the roles of the urban place in the formation of modern culture, society, and polity. It interprets the shifting functions of the "urban factor" in social and cultural change. (This course may employ an explicitly comparative approach.) (Formerly titled "The City in History.")
HIS 6323 Comparative Environmental History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course explores the role of environmental factors in world history. It provides students the opportunity to consider the importance of often overlooked actors such as plants, animals, and diseases alongside more familiar human cultural and social institutions. We consider how the inhabitants of different continents and nations were shaped by nature, shaped their own very different environments, and made sense of these processes.
HIS 6413 Topics in U.S. History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examines topics of current interest to historians of the United States. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HIS 6423 Topics in Modern European History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examines topics of current interest to historians of Europe. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HIS 6433 Topics in Latin American History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examines topics of current interest to historians of Latin America. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HIS 6443 Comparative Nationalism in the Modern World
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course offers a comparative investigation of nationalism around the globe from 1700 until the present. Interdisciplinary perspectives will be used to examine the growth of nations, the nation-state, ethnic identity, and community as well as related subjects such as race and racism, fascism, minorities, gender, immigration, and genocide.
HIS 6453 Comparative U.S. Home Fronts: Civil War to Cold War
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course will examine the United States during wartime, with a focus on activities on the home-front. The course will examine the different ways U.S. conflicts from the Civil War to the Cold War have shaped the politics and culture of the United States. Issues considered in this course may include war's effect on race and gender relations, propaganda during wartime, war and notions of citizenship, and war and the growth of the national state.
HIS 6463 Topics in African History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This seminar is a graduate-level introduction to African history. The course will emphasize the ways in which events and processes in the African past can be juxtaposed usefully with developments in other regions of the world. Topics and themes may include regional trading networks, the range of political/governmental structures, and cultural variation.
HIS 6473 Topics in Asian History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Examines topics of current interest to historians of Asia. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HIS 6483 Topics in Comparative History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course introduces students to comparative historical analysis and research. Studying historical processes, political, economic, intellectual and social movements in multiple contexts helps define questions about what is shared and what is unique, and to draw broad conclusions. By analyzing topics and thematic issues across time periods, regions, or in a transnational context, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, comparative methodologies, and historical explanation. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HIS 6813 Proseminar in History
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: HIS 5003.
A detailed investigation of a major historical subject, with particular attention to current research and major interpretations. Intended as preparation for HIS 6903. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HIS 6903 Research Seminar in History
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: HIS 6813 in the specific subject of the seminar or consent of instructor.
An examination of research materials pertinent to topics in history explored in HIS 6813, of methodologies developed to interpret these materials, and of theoretical issues guiding inquiry. Preparation of a primary research paper required. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
HIS 6913 Making History in the Digital Age
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course will explore some of the newer applications of information technology for presenting history to students and the public. Training will be offered in developing multimedia presentations for the classroom or public spaces, such as museums and the Web. Prior experience with computers is not required.
HIS 6923 Teaching Practicum
3 hours credit.
This course is designed to assist advanced graduate students in developing their instructional skills for a career in college teaching. The primary focus will be to translate the best pedagogy on student learning into the practical design and conduct of history courses, including such elements as syllabi, lectures, discussions, exams and other assignments, and grading. Students will work closely with a specific undergraduate instructor in a specific class.
HIS 6951-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student's Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master's degree.
HIS 6961 Comprehensive Examination
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the appropriate Graduate Program Committee to take the Comprehensive Examination.
Independent study to prepare for the Comprehensive Examination. Students will select fields of study and prepare for examination under faculty supervision. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either "CR" (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or "NC" (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination).
HIS 6973 Special Studies in History
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An organized course providing specialized study in a historical field not normally available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly titled "Special Problems.")
HIS 6983 Master's Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and thesis director.
Thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master's degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress.
HIS 6993 Internship in History
3 hours credit.
A supervised experience, relevant to the student's program of study, within selected community organizations, libraries, and archives. No more than 6 semester credit hours may apply to the Master's degree. The grade report for the course is either "CR" (satisfactory performance) or "NC" (unsatisfactory performance).


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Lieutenant Colonel Robert T. Hassler is the Commander, Air Force ROTC Detachment 930, at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is responsible to the AFROTC Commander and the university president for recruiting, training, motivating and educating Air Force officer candidates. He is the senior Air Force officer on campus with dual responsibilities as Detachment Commander and Chairman of the Department of Aerospace Studies with rank of full professor.
Colonel Hassler is a 1991 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps. He has served in various assignments including aircraft survivability analyst, B-2 guided munitions engineer, Milstar payload engineer and chief operations engineer, Squadron Officer School flight commander, faculty developer and operations officer, and Director of orbits analysis for the National Reconnaissance Office's SIGINT satellite constellation. He also served on the Headquarters Air Force Space Command staff as an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems analyst, Chief of Analyses and Assessments, and as Executive Officer to the Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Analyses, Assessments and Lessons Learned. Colonel Hassler came to Detachment 930 from Headquarters, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) where he served as Director of Analyses, Assessments and Lessons Learned.
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