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UNIFA Academic Year 2015-2016
The 2015-2016 academic year at UNIFA has seen tremendous growth. University enrollment at the start of 2015-2016 was approximately 1600 students. Students admitted in fall 2015 students were drawn from a pool of 1175 applicants, 63% of whom were young women. The highest concentration of applications was in the School of Medicine, followed by the School of Nursing, School of Physical Therapy, and School of Law. In addition, UNIFA launched a new pre-college prepatory program for students who showed great academic promise, but who were not able to gain admission to the University. This program is designed to make good on UNIFA's promise of serving all Haitians, by creating a pathway to a University education for young people whose high school education has not given them a strong enough academic basis to begin University level courses. A small group of students were also recruited this year to do coursework to prepare them to enter UNIFA's first class in the new School of Engineering.
The year began with a University wide convocation in October of 2015. Speakers at the 2015-2016 convocation included Mildred Trouillot Aristide, Member of the Council of Administration, Dr. Dina Vital of the Continuing Education Program, Dr. Dodley Severe, Member of the Rectorate and Faculty Member in the School of Medicine, Dr. Michaele Amédée Gédéon, Dean of the Medical Faculty; Fabrice Fievre, Co-Dean of the School of Law; and Chrystel Woel de Delva was the master of ceremonies.
Speaking to the UNIFA student body Dr. Dodley Severe declared: "You are here at UNIFA, not only to receive a diploma, but to guarantee a better future for oursociety."
The Convocation Keynote speaker was Professor Erin Daly who joined UNIFA this year as the new the Vice President for Institutional Development.
Here are some excerpts from her from Keynote Address:
…UNIFA is unique not only because of its campus, but in its vision for the future. You have already seen the work that has been done here in the last few years. In the months and years ahead, you will see even more. I promise you. You'll see the construction of more classes, more laboratories, more spaces to study and work, and additional schools.
But UNIFA is not an island. You are not isolated here, but linked — tied to the communities that you come from, to your surroundings here in Tabarre, and to other educational and professional institutions around the country — to hospitals (where you do your internships), to legal professional organizations, to many different places here and, increasingly, abroad — with professors who come here to teach and to participate in conferences. Moreover, you're linked through technology to faculty and researchers potentially throughout the world.
And it's this vision, this ambition, this capacity for growth, to always get better that makes UNIFA such a special place. There's a momentum here, an energy, a dedication to the art of the possible, that you don't see that often, either here or in other countries.
This is a place that is unique in another sense as well. It's the only institution that I know of that is founded on the idea of human dignity. It's inscribed in the sign that stands just outside. « Si n pa sove diyite n, diyite n ap sove kite n. » If we don't safeguard our dignity, we will lose it. It's an idea that is very simple, but very important. An idea that, for you, is not at all new. …
In Haiti, the best reference is in the phrase "tout moun se moun." But what does this mean? You already know. Each person is a person. That is, each person has value, and each person's value or worth is the same. The equal worth of each person, everywhere in the world. It's important, but it's not just an abstract principle or idea. It's not just a philosophical principle. In judicial opinions, it's linked to the full development of the personality, to each person's ability to realize his or her potential, to become all that one can. And they say, in these legal opinions, that each person has the same right to develop his or her personality as every other person.
So dignity is the essential element that permits us to develop, to grow. It's not a thing, like a jewel or something we keep inside a safe. We don't say, "I have my dignity, now that's done!" Dignity is always a work in progress, as we seek to develop our talents, our intellectual capacity, our spirit; to learn what we are capable of. And to develop just as much as any other person. That's why we always need to safeguard our dignity — because we don't ever want to lose the ability to grow.
And that's also why the idea of human dignity is at the heart of this university. The administration here has confidence not only in who you are, but in what you will become — as students, as professionals, and as participants and contributors to civil society, throughout this wonderful country of yours.
St. Trinity Orchestra opened the ceremony with the National Anthem, then offered students, faculty, administration and guests a selection of classic Haitian music.
At the convocation, along side our national flag, we raised the blue and white flag of our University. A dove, wings open, lifted by a hand, ready for flight. This flag symbolizes UNIFA's commitment, forever open and ready to welcome professors, students, researchers and friends engaged to support the development of this university community where, in unison we declare:
Education without exclusion.
UNIFA, Four Years of Growth
In the fall of 2014, UNIFA an accredited institution of higher education in Haiti, began its fourth academic year since its rebirth in 2011. The University was founded by former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. When he returned to Haiti from forced exile in South Africa in the spring of 2011 he promised to dedicate himself to education in Haiti. Since then he has done just that, reopening UNIFA just six months after his return. There are now over 1000 students studying at the UNIFA campus in four degree granting programs: Medicine, Nursing, Law and Political Science, and a brand new program in Physical Therapy.
New School of Physical Therapy Opens
The new School of Physical Therapy, which opened on Oct 6, 2014, is the first Physical Therapy School in Haiti. (There are only a handful of Physical Therapists in Haiti and all were trained elsewhere.) This program is a partnership between UNIFA and Stony Brook University, State University of New York. This school answers the acute need for Physical Therapists in Haiti, a need that became particularly clear after the 2010 earthquake when many people suffered devastating injuries that require intensive rehabilitative treatment. Stony Brook faculty are working with UNIFA faculty to create the curriculum, and they will provide the much of the teaching staff for the courses particular to Physical Therapy.
Medical School Enrollment tops 500
At the Medical School there are now four classes years of medical students, for a total of over 500 young doctors pursuing their medical training at UNIFA. In January 2014, third-year medical students started clinical training at the University Hospital in Mirbalais run by Partners in Health and at the Bernard Mevs Clinic in Port-au-Prince. Third and fourth year students will continue their clinical training during the 2014-2015 academic year. Dr. Michaèle Amedé Gédéon was appointed as the new Dean of the School of Medicine in the spring of 2014. She is a former Minister of Health, and Director of the Red Cross. Since becoming Dean last spring she has brought tremendous skills, resources, energy, and enthusiasm to all of the health science programs at UNIFA.
Nursing School Will Meet High Demand for Nurses in Haiti
Berteline Beaulieu was appointed director of the School of Nursing in December 2013. She brings to the job over 25 years of experience in nursing, both as a practitioner and educator. Under her leadership second year nursing students completed a three week clinical rotation at Hopital St. Nicolas in the northern city of St. Marc, while nursing students will continue to gain valuable experiencing assisting physicians and nurses at the regularly scheduled health fairs at the Aristide Foundation for Democracy.
Law School Focuses on Human Rights and the Rule of Law
At the Law School, during its first year Jeffrey Brand, the former Dean of the University of San Francisco Law School, served as international visiting dean. In addition to support to the new school and helping to shape curriculum he led a two–week seminar with incoming students on international human rights law.
Visiting Faculty & International Partnerships Connect UNIFA to the Universities Around the World
During the first 3 years, UNIFA welcomed over a 12 visiting professors from the United States, Haiti's Diaspora Community and one professor of law from Southern Cross University in Australia. The partnership with Stony Brook University promises a steady presence of international faculty within the School of Physical Therapy. Physicians for Haiti, a medical group in Boston continues to recruit and send medical faculty to teach at UNIFA. In April 2014, Dr. James Quesada and Nadine Quesada spent a week at UNIFA. Jim specializes in medical anthropology at San Francisco State University and Nadine is a practicing registered nurse. They co-taught a five-day course (to medical and nursing students) on the physical and psychological effects of trauma. Dr. Diana Chamrad visited in May and lectured on health behaviors. Visiting faculty are scheduled to teach in all three of the health sciences program during the 2014-2025 academic year.
For a second year, Physicians for Haiti hosted a three-week summer course in social medicine at UNIFA. This year UNIFA nursing students join UNIFA and American medical students in this innovative, multidisciplinary class. Fifteen international students, and 10 Haitian students participated in the course.
In September 2014, UNIFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS), based in Chicago. This partnership seeks to offer on line educational information to UNIFA and enhance UINFA's information technology capabilities, to recruit other institutions of higher education into the collaborative effort, and involve RFUS faculty in the education of UNIFA and RFUMS students, and the delivery of charitable health-related humanitarian services in a clinical environment.
UNIFA is also collaborating with the diversity program, PRIDE, at NYU School of Medicine to develop a strategic vision for building a strong research division at UNIFA to address the many health and psycho-social problems facing Haiti.
Huge Demand and More Expansion
Demand for entrance at UNIFA continues to be overwhelming. For entrance into the three health sciences programs in the fall of 2014, one thousand three hundred candidates sat for the entrance exams. Before taking entrance exams students must first meet stringent high-school grade and test score requirements. Of the 1300 who met this mark and took UNIFA's exams, approximately 350 were admitted to the school of medicine, the school of nursing, and the brand new school of physical therapy.
To welcome so many new students the UNIFA campus continues to expand. Over the summer of 2014, a second floor was added to the Nursing School and work began on a new building which will house the School of Physical Therapy. There are now three large building on the UNIFA campus, two if which will likely we further expanded in the near future.
Congratulations to the 350 new UNIFA students who began their studies in October, 2014. Congratulations to the faculty, staff and administrators who have made all this happen!
UNIFA Opens a School of Nursing in Its Second Year
On October 1, 2012, the Medical School at UNIFA began its second academic year. A new video highlights UNIFA's progress and goals.
Two hundred and fifty-four candidates successfully passed the admissions exam and were accepted as first year medical students. One hundred and eighteen second year students returned to campus for their second year of studies (out of a total of 126 students who began in the fall of 2011). A dozen new teachers joined the teaching staff, raising the faculty's total teaching staff to over 18.
UNIFA offeres a full complement of science and medical coursework. Language study (French, English and Spanish) continue to be requirements.
UNIFA was able to offer all second year medical students a partial scholarship to assist with their tuition. A memo from the Office of the UNIFA President, Dr. Aristide, informed students that it was indeed the university's goals to seek out scholarship aid for its students, as it announced this response to needs impatiently expressed by students.
UNIFA offered all second year medical students a partial scholarship. A memo from the Office of the UNIFA President, Dr. Aristide, informed students that it was indeed the university's goals to seek out scholarship aid for its students, as it announced this response to needs impatiently expressed by students.
Thanks to generous fundraising efforts in the US sponsored by the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund and Partnership for Education, Health and Democracy in Haiti, significant improvements were able to be made on campus: the auditorium was renovated; electric and plumbing infrastructure in the classroom building was repaired; new student desks were purchased; benches and outdoor seating were installed under shaded trees in the courtyards around the Medical School.
In early November 2012, the UNIFA launched its new nursing program. Haiti faces an acute nursing shortage, exaccerbated when hundred new graduates of the state's nursing school were killed in the January 2010 earthquake. UNIFA's nursing program aims to address this shortage. UNIFA admitted 73 first year nursing students to its program. These students will complete a 4- year nursing program. Five additional teachers joined UINFA's teaching staff, while faculty from the medical school covers some core courses like chemistry and anatomy. A simulated nurse's practice room is being set up on campus. In November, UNIFA held exploratory meetings with two US nursing schools to explore collaborative programs.
During the fall semester Dr. James Hudspeth, an instructor in Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, conducted a week long seminar to the second year students focused on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. These two diseases are very common in Haiti, and are an important source of illness for doctors working in any aspect of medicine to know about. The students learned essential information about both diseases, including molecular biology, epidemiology, history, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy. This information will inform their subsequent 4 years of study and helps to frame a number of the other illnesses they will learn of in the years to come.
After classes, Dr. Hudspeth spent time with students, extending class discussions.
During the week, Dr. Hudspeth was housed on campus at one of the professor's residences refurbished last year and set aside for visiting instructors. His visit is part of UNIFA's partnership with the Boston-based health organization Physicians for Haiti. The group has a going a data bank of of physicians, nurses and instructors interested in teaching at UNIFA. Four more visiting faculty will offer courses in the Spring of 2013.


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I'm a country boy from Carcoar. When I was born I was missing half my spine and I was not expected to live the month. My family was encouraged to leave me at the hospital to use facilities created for people like me. But they could only see me growing up as their youngest boy and so they took me home and I took up my place as the shortest member of the Fearnleys.
My family never told me what I could not do. Growing up with a disability does not bring with it a sense of shame or self-doubt. It's only when we learn to interpret the faces of the people around us, or when our environment offers no chance of interacting to an acceptable level, that we realise this.
At home in Carcoar, concrete was a luxury we did not have, so a wheelchair wasn't much use. If I was going to keep up with the rest of the kids, then crawling was just the way of my world.
If I wasn't falling out of a tree I had a bat or ball in my hand. I had the same dreams as every other child of playing for Australia - with a head like this, probably in the front row. Nobody ever told me I couldn't, so I kept thinking I could.
One Australia Day in the early '90s, I was crawling and bounding around the field chasing my brothers and cousins in one of our impromptu games of rugby league. Out of nowhere came dad. He hoisted me on his shoulders, hurried me inside and sat me in front of the television. I wasn't happy about it - who knows how many tries were going to be scored in my absence. What I saw though was something else.
I watched people in wheelchairs race around Sydney.
These were big powerful men. I had dreamt of playing footy for my country, but these boys seemed to showcase something even better. To me, they were gladiators. I wanted to be one of them.
The athletes were racing the Oz Day 10K around Sydney's streets. I wanted to be on that start line. In 1996, I took up my position at the Oz Day 10k and I knew I had found my place in life - I had become an apprentice gladiator. We'll be there again today.
Crawling the Kokoda Track ripped my body to pieces; yet I am grateful for every moment I spent with my family on the track. The interactions I had with the Papua New Guinean people will be a highlight of my life. The choices made by our soldiers during the Kokoda campaign taught me more about who we are as Australians than the dozen years I've spent racing for my country. These men fought for Australia. They fought for their mates, they fought for our future and in some instances made the decision to sacrifice their lives for the men standing next to them.
In my moments of managing the pain of being a marathoner, I remind myself of the choices made on the track.
I hope one day you will see an Australian with a disability in an advertising campaign, espousing the belief that not all is wrong with disability, that you can live a great life and do powerful things.
Support from family, companies, the media and sporting bodies has helped build me as an athlete and as a disabled citizen, but the lynchpin for the advancement of those with a disability in Australia is the support of government.
We will soon see the roll-out of trial sites of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, yet there's a good chance you still do not know much about it beyond arguments over how it will be funded. For me, pride in a socially-just country has no price tag. This needs to happen.
The year of my birth, 1981, was declared the International Year of Disabled Persons by the United Nations. It called for a plan of action with an emphasis on equalisation of opportunities, rehabilitation and prevention of disabilities.
We have made progress through medical research, technology advancements and immunisation. We have made large steps in preventing disability and improving rehabilitation methods.
But overall, Australia has failed to make enough progress.
The World Health Organisation estimates 70 million people worldwide require the use of a wheelchair, yet less than 15 per cent of them have access to one.
My wheelchair is my life, my independence. So I am grateful for the potential funding of wheelchairs for people with disability across our nation, but many of these wheelchairs are inadequate to live an abled life.
Should we as Australians be grateful to exist or should we ask to be given the chance to contribute and prosper? It has to be the latter.
It's not all about chairs though.
If you have a disability in our country, you're more likely to be unemployed, to be living in poverty and to be less educated. In comparison with other rich nations that are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, the statistics are damning.
In Australia, 45 per cent of people with a disability live in, or near, poverty - more than double the OECD average. We rank 21st out of 29 OECD countries in employment participation rates for people with a disability. We rank last in terms of the correlation between disability and poverty.
Our system is broken. The NDIS will not fix all wrongs, but it will help.
Mistakes will be made. Yet we have been making mistakes every day for the past 30 years, and change is the only way forward.
Kurt Fearnley, OAM, is a four-time Paralympian and four-time world champion. This is an edited extract of his Australia Day address.
Originally published on The Sydney Morning Herald as No limit on success when dreams are hatched on level playing field.

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Vermeulen, G. A. M. and Barkema, Harry G. (2001) Learning through acquisitions. Academy of Management Journal, 44 (3). pp. 457-476. ISSN 0001-4273
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Looking for Ways to Engage China on Trade Issues
On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Security and International Trade and Finance zeroed in on one of the major issues impacting the success and direction of the global economy: the complex economic relationship between the United States and China. While some think it will be impossible for China to overtake the U.S. in innovation, a growing number of experts see things differently. They think such a view tends to ignore problematic policies China is championing which make it harder to do business in that important market and also set a bad precedent for others contemplating protectionist policies.
The experts testifying at the Wednesday hearing noted that, during the past 30 years, China has made significant investments to build a world-class university and research laboratory system. The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation recently reported that, during the past decade, China has produced more engineering bachelors' degrees than the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, France, and Germany combined, and almost twice as many doctorates of engineering as the United States. Between 1999 to 2008, Chinese R&D investments increased by 21 percent a year, while itsR&D intensity (R&D-to-GDP ratio) jumped by 179 percent.
In addition, as ITI's Dean Garfield testified, China's "indigenous innovation" practices equate to the country putting its thumb on the scale to tilt the advantage toward its own companies and industries. While China may not introduce as much new technology to the world, they are always fast and often first to copy it, produce it at a much lower price, and then work hard to dominate the market with it. They are positioning themselves for the long-term to produce advanced technology products. Even if the innovation doesn't start in China, they are ready to make it and sell it to the world.
This hard reality set the stage for today's hearing. Senators on both sides of the aisle pressed to understand the challenges we face in the U.S.-Chinese Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and what steps we could consider to keep markets open and the playing field level. ITI's Garfield opened with a reality check: U.S. companies – especially tech companies – operating in the China market continue to face increasingly challenging and complex market access barriers under the guise of indigenous innovation.
Dean Garfield, ITI: China has been an important part of the innovation story. The large growth in China's GDP has led to a demand for the most innovative products around the world. In addition, China is an important part of the global supply chain, which has resulted in hundreds of thousands of jobs being created here in the United States. Unfortunately, this has not been a story of straight line success. As China is beginning to transition into more of a consumer-driven economy, they've decided to put their thumb on the scale, particularly as it relates to innovation policy.
Through the work of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED), there have been some successes against some of the most blatant offenses, including foreclosing important aspects of the economy related to state-owned enterprises and government agencies from competition from U.S. and foreign-based companies. But, in spite of the success on some elements of indigenous innovation, it continues apace. It's the same movie with a new title. China has adopted some more sophisticated strategies for its indigenous innovation policies, but it continues apace.
It's a theme that Senators picked up quickly. They shared the concerns that limiting market access will continue to have a negative impact on U.S. industries and small businesses alike.
Senator Mike Johanns, R-Nebraska: I'm very encouraged by recent news coming out of China that the leadership is beginning to understand the importance of a transition to a consumption-based society and the scope of the efforts necessary to achieve that kind of transition…. [M]arkets must be opened further to allow institutions with innovative new products that will greatly benefit the Chinese to have access to that market.
Senator Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio: If we don't get access in terms of our exports to their markets, this may undermine our recovery and undermine job creation here.
But what about the familiar refrains about forcing the Chinese to revalue its currency? For many of the people at the hearing, that approach is news for page two. The front-page focus, they maintained, needs to stay on market access.
John Dearie, Financial Services Forum: Market access is the new issue; currencies are the old issue. Get off that one. Don't waste your time on that. The next China is what you should be focusing on, not the last China.
Stephen Roach, Yale University's Jackson Institute of Global Affairs: There is no international economic issue of greater importance than the economic relationship with China. Over the past seven years, there's been far too much emphasis on the currency issue... It's incumbent to think of a new framework to address China.
And, even with different economic and political backgrounds on the dais and at the witness table, there were common solutions: engage China with the international community, and find like-minded allies within the country to help press for adherence to global norms.
Senator Johanns: We have the ability to partner with them, and I'm not talking about foreign aid or anything like that. I'm talking about technical expertise from the United States and from China sitting down and working through these issues in a way that is positive in terms of opening up markets and hopefully avoiding those problems before they develop.
Dr. C. Fred Bergsten, Director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics: The Chinese are responsive to external advice and even pressure, but if it looks like they're responding to external pressure then they get their backs up and in fact it's counterproductive. Using the multilateral institutions where they are a full member, full participant, is absolutely crucial to the strategy.
John Dearie: Engagement works. Sometimes it seems like it's not working because progress is always terribly incremental; the Chinese move at a pace that seems very unsatisfying. But if you look back in retrospect and look at what the United States and China have accomplished together since 1979, it's incredible. And very important to understand today, there is a happy alignment right now between U.S. interests and Chinese interests in terms of the economic space. They want to go where we want them to go. And so there's an enormous opportunity here.
Dean Garfield: There are two strategies that immediately jump to mind. One is doing what we did with the S&ED, which is, though we were consistent as the U.S. government in our opposition with China, we worked really hard to build a multinational commitment around the problem with indigenous innovations. It's important that we are consistent in our own advocacy and unified in our position and forceful in our position, but also we've got to work with our multinational partners to make clear that it's problematic. It's important we work with our international partners to counter this.
So why does this discussion matter? It's simple: Jobs. These issues – and their solutions – will help to shape the direction of the global economy for many years to come.
Senator Mark Warner, D-Virginia: China's continued growth and deepening ties to the U.S. economy mean that there must be ways we can work to identify and work through the real issues that exist between our two countries. Reforming China's economic policies, modernizing its financial systems and rebalancing its economy towards greater consumption rather than greater consumption present real opportunities for U.S. and in China's economic relationship. Also obviously, that would affect most American families as well.
We have to engage China now, in both a bilateral and multilateral approach, and we must look at rebuilding our own economic fundamentals. We ignore China's policies and growing capabilities at our own peril. And we have to do more at home to ensure American competitiveness.
Dean Garfield: There are a number of initiatives that are on the docket for this Congress that could help to make the U.S. more competitive, whether it's tax reform; immigration reform, where we educate our best and brightest and then ask them to leave the country or make it very difficult for them to do; cybersecurity, in making our systems more secure. And so we don't have to look very far to see a list of policy priorities that can make the U.S. a lot more competitive.
We have to be more aggressive about preparing our highly skilled workforce, keeping innovators in our country, and creating a climate that encourages companies to grow deep roots in America. We should take a page from the Chinese strategy and redouble our investments in our universities, in our students, and in our scientists.
It is obvious to say that the U.S.-China relationship is crucial to the global economy as well as the future of our own economy. But sometimes the most powerful truths are the simplest ones. The real challenge is finding effective ways to engage China and turn its mindset. Right now, the Chinese not playing by global standards; they are making up their own. This is having the effect of upsetting the apple cart of global integration in slow motion.
The longer we simply complain about the Beijing approach without smartly pushing back – directly and in every multilateral forum we have – the greater risk we have of ending up in a world of balkanized economies no longer enjoying the benefits of smoothly running supply chains build on global approaches to trade. Next month, the G20 meets in Mexico. It is an opportunity for the world's economic superpowers to join together and drive a simple message to China and others finding clever, new ways to frustrate market access: get your hands off the scale and play by the rules.
Tom Gavin is ITI's vice president for external affairs.


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Writer's Choice: Albums Of The Year Part 5
Andrew Grillo rounds off our writers recap of the best albums of 2008.Read more on TV On The Radio Listen to TV On The Radio on Spotify
In the final of our top tens from our favourite writers, Andrew Grillo gives us his personal top ten albums of the year.
Looking back 2008 has been a pretty good year for albums, despite ever dwindling sales this year has seen an abundance of great work and genuine variation - or maybe it always just seems like that at the time and only the intervening years will see which records have stood the test of time. Notable omissions from this list should include Blood Red Shoes, Okkervil River, The Week That Was, British Sea Power, Cat Power, Lykke Li and Vampire Weekend.
10. Yeasayer - 'All Hour Cymbals'
Amidst a plethora of bands brandishing a flute and floor tom proclaiming an African influence in 2008, Brooklyn's Yeasayer stood apart by infusing hi-life guitars and poly rhythms with genuine soul. 'All Hour Cymbals' had a pervading sense of mystery that infused tracks such as 'Sunrise' and the life affirming '2080' to make it the undoubted afrobeat-inflected long player of the year.
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9.The Long Blondes - 'Couples'
Much overlooked second effort from the now sadly defunct Yorkshire quintet, 'Couples' left behind the lipstuck-punk of their debut for a record of two halves. The first half was superior glam disco with the synth-juggernaut of 'Century' and the slinky title track, before 'Round The Hairpin' pointed the way to a second half of lust, sex and seedy liaisons. 'Too Clever By Half' proved Kate Jackson as a frontwoman of no little charisma - they'll certainly be missed.
Buy: HMV | 7 Digital
8. Foals - 'Antidotes'
'Foals' debut was notable in its status as a much-hyped British debut that eschewed sentimentality for a refreshingly clinical and introspective sound. Always danceable and confident in its own space, 'Antidotes' portrayed a band without any obvious peers and with big ideas, and managed album of the year status despite the decision to omit early fan-favourites such as 'Hummer' and 'Mathletics'.
Buy: HMV | 7 Digital
7. Shearwater - 'Rook'
With a set of proudly grandiose and melodramatic arrangements, 'Rook' shook off any "Okkervil side-project" tags. A record steeped in nature and defined by some beautiful arrangements and the sonorous vocals of Jonathan Meiburg, every piano trill and stately sweep on strings was in exactly the right place. Highlights including the hollering 'Century Eyes' and the elemental 'Leviathan Bound' decorated a record that sound like it came up from the earth itself.
Buy: HMV | 7 Digital
6. Laura Marling - 'Alas, I Cannot Swim'
Displaying a songwriting wisdom beyond her years, 'Alas I Cannot Swim' also introduced a beguiling new voice and a major new talent. Dealing with themes of love, loss and death and featuring the fantastic 'Ghosts' and the chilling 'Night Terror', Marling's poise and charming, yet versatile, delivery pointed to greater things to come.
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5. Bon Iver - 'For Emma, Forever Ago'
Recorded when Justin Vernon, AKA Bon Iver, relocated to a remote log cabin after the breakdown of a relationship, the cabin-folk aspect of the album was seized upon by all who heard it, but it was the explicit sense of isolation that really shaped the record. 'For Emma, Forever Ago' was a singer-songwriter record that never resorted to cliché, was musically inventive and subtle throughout, managed to retain the sparseness that defined the record at all times and, in 'Skinny Love' boasted a new heartbreak anthem for sensitive indie kids everywhere.
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4. Fleet Foxes - 'Fleet Foxes'
Fleet Foxes' eponymous debut was probably the only record released this year that sounded like it could have been made at any point in the last 40 years. Music this perfectly formed doesn't come along too often and when it does then it's hard to believe that the glorious harmonies of 'Blue Ridge Mountains' and 'White Winter Hymnal' hadn't been heard before and were released this year rather than being forgotten gems found in a vault somewhere.
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3. Elbow - 'The Seldom Seen Kid'
Taking to one side the ubiquitousness of 'One Day Like This' and the added profile afforded by the Mercury win, here, with Guy Garvey's most lovelorn lyrics to date, Elbow crafted their most complete album of their career. After their treatment by V2 it would have been easy for them to call it a day and cement their status as also-rans; instead they came back stronger than ever with highlights including the venomous clatter of 'Grounds For Divorce' (they still don't do 'angry' often enough), the majestic 'The Loneliness Of A Tower Crane Driver' and the autumnal perfection of 'Perfect Weather To Fly'.
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2. Sigur Rós - 'Með Suð à Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust'
Instead of making 'Takk'...II', Sigur Rós instead returned with an earthier, less glacial record (global warming perhaps?), but one that was no less beautiful. A near legendary performance at Latitude and a tour of the UK's huger venues confirmed them as big boys but they continued to let the music do the talking.
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Novotel Dijon Sud HotelMid-scale hotel for business or family trips
The Novotel Dijon Sud hotel team welcomes you to Burgundy. Enjoy our location at the start of the famous Route des Grands Crus wine trail and discover the fabulous vineyards of the Côte de Nuits region.Mr Alain COQUEAU, Hotel Manager
Enjoy a delicious stay at the Novotel Dijon Sud hotel, in the capital of the Côte d'Or. Perfect for business trips, the hotel boasts seven meeting rooms for your seminars. Relax in spacious rooms with WiFi or unwind by the outdoor pool in summer. Stop for a gourmet break on the terrace of the bar and restaurant, or take a trip along the vineyard trail. Dive into the heart of Burgundy at Novotel.
Located on the Route des Grands Crus wine trail, the hotel Novotel Dijon Sud provides an ideal base for discovering the Burgundy vineyards. Easily accessible from major road networks, the Ducal Palace, along with numerous churches and museums, are just a short drive away. Get around to and from the Hotel in Dijon with the new tramway located nearby. The Novotel Dijon Sud hotel, located close to the train station and city centre, provides a convenient base to explore major urban and regional attractions.
- Bar and restaurant with covered terrace and view of the swimming pool
- Seven meeting rooms for your seminars and conferences
- Close to the Grands Crus wine trail
- Outdoor pool and activities for children
- Spacious, comfortable rooms with free WiFi
This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.
Services in the hotel and nearby
Online check-in
Online check-in: Your arrival will be carefully prepared by our team
Fast check-out: Simply return your key
WIFI/Internet Access
- WIFI at the hotel
- WIFI in the communal areas
- WIFI in your room
- WIFI access
- Fiber optic technology provides the highest possible speed of Internet connection.
- Private outdoor parking
- Private enclosed outdoor parking
- Bus/coach parking area
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
- Reduced mobility rooms
- Wheelchair access
- Reduced mobility facilities
- Pet allowed 13 EUR
- Outdoor unheated pool
Services and practical information
Online check-in
Online check-in: Your arrival will be carefully prepared by our team
Fast check-out: Simply return your key
WIFI/Internet Access
- WIFI at the hotel
- WIFI in the communal areas
- WIFI in your room
- WIFI access
- Fiber optic technology provides the highest possible speed of Internet connection.
- Private outdoor parking
- Private enclosed outdoor parking
- Bus/coach parking area
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
- Reduced mobility rooms
- Wheelchair access
- Reduced mobility facilities
- Pet allowed 13 EUR
Services for children
- Babysitting on request (Paying)
- Outdoor playground for children
- Air Conditioning
Languages spoken at the hotel
- Spanish
- French
- Early Check In
- Dry cleaning / Ironing
- Gift shop/newspaper shop
Leisure and activities
- Outdoor unheated pool
Services for children
- Babysitting on request (Paying)
- Outdoor playground for children
Tennis (Nearby)
- Clay tennis court (Nearby)
- Hard tennis court (Nearby)
Other sports activities
- Billiards/Snooker (Nearby)
- Boules/petanque
- Bowling (Nearby)
- Football (Nearby)
- Horse riding (Nearby)
- Karting facilities (Nearby)
- Squash court (Nearby)
- Table tennis
- 1 restaurant(s)
- 1 bar(s)
Room service
- Hot meals
- Cold snacks
- Opening hours : Week 19:00 - 24:00
- Opening hours : Week-end 19:00 - 24:00
Business services
- 8 meeting room(s)
- Web Corner on a Mac
Hotel location
11 route de Beaune
Tel: (+33)3/80515900
Fax: (+33)3/80515901
- AIRPORT LONGVIC At 6km / 3.73 miles
- LYON SAINT-EXUPERY At 200km / 125 miles
- DIJON - LONGVIC At 7km / 4.35 miles
- DIJON SUD At 3km / 1.86 miles
- DIJON At 7km / 4.38 miles
Our rooms
Spacious, contemporary design and adaptable, the Novotel room is truly a place for living. Perfect for all your needs.All rooms measure 248 sq. ft. (23 m²) and have air conditioning, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Being aware of the environment, the hotel also offers environmentally-friendly complimentary items.
Standard Room
Choose comfort and space. Rooms are equipped with all the usual facilities, including air-conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. They can accommodate up to two adults and two children.
- 120 rooms
- 105 non-smoking rooms
- 3 rooms for people with reduced mobility
- 92 family rooms
- 6 connecting rooms
- Extra bed in room for child
- Extra bed in room for adult
- Air conditioning
- Emergency exit map
- Automatic air control
- Free in-room mineral water
- Bathroom doors 32 inches wide
- TV with on-screen billing info
- Bouquet with TV Canal+ and Canalsat
- Telephone
- TV Bouquet beIN Sports
- Opening windows
- WIFI in your room
- Remote control TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Work desk in all rooms
- Satellite/cable colour TV
- Manual temperature control
- Computer
- Minibar
- RJ 45 outlet
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Shower
- Toilets
- Hair dryer in bathroom
- Hair dryer at reception
- Keycard-operated door locks
- Deadbolts and/or locks in rooms
- Security peephole
- Emergency info in rooms
- Alarm clock
- Operator wake up call
Our restaurants and bars
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NOVOTEL CAFEType of cuisine: French
Dine how you want, when you want. Enjoy tasty, healthy and balanced cuisine at any time and satisfy all your cravings. Take a moment to relax in the restaurant, bar, terrace or in your room...
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An open-plan space that is ideal for relaxing in a warm and friendly environment. For a business meeting or a drink with friends, everything comes together in a perfect moment. Enjoy your break...
Your meetings and events
Our meeting rooms
- Number of meeting rooms: 8
- Maximum size: 120 m²
- Maximum capacity: 80
- Maximum banquet capacity: 80
Our customer reviews for Novotel Dijon Sud
Reviews collected from customers who booked on AccorHotels.com
As usual with Novotel great value for a family stopover. Rooms are always clean and beds are comfy for a good night sleep. Breakfast has plenty of choice for all the family. Have stayed is this hotel 4 years running with no problems.
Hotel is a little dated on the outside but appears to have been refurbished internally. Service by staff was good & menu & food in restaurant was good. The only thing I would criticise is that on checkout you are given a verbal description of your bill, you pay your bill & then you are provided with a printed itemised bill. I would prefer to have the printed bill first.
We return to Novotel Dijon Sud again and again because of it's convenience and location. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. Due to some unforeseen circumstances during our recent stay, we wanted to thank the staff on duty 30/10/15, especially the manager. They went above and beyond to help us. We could not have got any better service anywhere else.
We stopped at Novotel Dijon Sud on the way from the Med to Calais. The hotel is in the middle of a commercial area and of the older generation of Novotel's, however the staff were very friendly & helpful. The room was conformable. The food was OK, not al a carte, but good quality..
Hotel was full on arrival early evening, but check in was friendly and prompt. Room was very comfortable, no problems accommodating three of us, typical Novotel standard. Prompt service in the restaurant, despite the crowd, and impressed with the quality of the food. Bit of unavoidable noise from excited children in the corridor late evening but not enough to disturb our night's sleep. Busy again at breakfast, but no issues and prompt and friendly check out. Return visit two weeks later - hotel much quieter, same excellent level of service. Location looks a bit unassuming - out of the city centre in a commercial district (an easy drive into Dijon itself) - but easy access from the autoroute. Overall, a very comfortable stay.
Good morning, We are the pleasure of your comment about your stay in Novotel. In fact our etablishment is situated to proximate of the motoway, the road of the wine and The city town. Our restaurant propose a large choice of the meals to satisfate all the guest. We are happy to aprpove it. We look forward to seeing you again in Novotel Dijon. Best regards, Lucie
This is our 4th stay at this hotel in the last few years. It seems in need of upgrading as our room was shabby and the service not up to usual standards. Xbox has been removed much to one of our kids disappointment. Very limited disabled access,to the garden area and when we asked about this we were advised to go through the plants with the wheelchair. An ok hotel but to be honest I won't be rushing back.
Good morning, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Novotel Dijon Sud. to entertain children we change regularly animations, now wa have a big touch pad with a lot of games inside. We look forwards to seeing you again, Best regards, Lucie BELLOT
This was our last stopover before home.Online checkin and invoice went smoothly and even though the hotel was full ,service was fine and the prebooked dinner option functioned well. Will come again and would recommend
Nice hotel for motorway travellers - clean, tidy and good location. Slow restaurant service and dinner starts too late for young children (7pm). They have a cocktail menu but bar staff not trained to make them properly.
Good morning, We would like to thank you to let a comment about your stay in NOVOTEL. In july and august, our restaurant is opened from 6 pm . in fact we have a special menu for the children but it is possible to choice an other dish for us. We look forward to seeing you again ! Best regards, Lucie
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Like I said in my article, MiniTunes is a one man job, and if it gets anyone else behind it and gains momentum, it can close the gap where needed. I think its future is promising, really wish its development is not abandoned!Chema Martínhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4551341941797780401.post-53955999550939394162011-05-22T19:35:06.959-07:002011-05-22T19:35:06.959-07:00I'm not saying it needs to become a banshee. b...I'm not saying it needs to become a banshee. but in fact lack basic characteristics, as at least create playlist, etc. perhaps a bit exaggerated to say much work.

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"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together, and we've always sought new ways to support them – something that became even more important when the national economic downturn began," said Mayor Bloomberg. "When Ken Chenault told me about his idea for Small Business Saturday, I jumped at the opportunity to participate. We've all heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, if you have the opportunity to shop on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, make it a point to visit local small businesses. It really can make an enormous difference for merchants in our communities."
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BeschreibungA systematic comparison between the Nazi Labor Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
InhaltsverzeichnisList of charts and illustrations; Preface; Introduction; 1. The panacea for the Great Depression? Labor service ideas and their implementation prior to 1933; 2. Service to the community: the organization of the labor services; 3. 'Citizens', 'Volksgenossen' and soldiers: education in the labor services; 4. In 'Grandeurs of Nature': the work of the services; Concluding reflections; Abbreviations; Sources and bibliography; Index.
PortraitKiran Klaus Patel is Assistant Professor of History at Humboldt University, Berlin. He is the author of several articles in books and journals, including American Studies and Archiv fur Sozialgeschichte.
Pressestimmen"Soldiers of Labor is a welcome addition to the growing body of literature in the field of transnational history. It sets remarkably high standards regarding methods of historical comparison." - The Journal of American History, Olaf Stieglitz, University of Cologne Colgne, Germany "Patel's meticulous study of the Reichsarbeitsdienst and its counterpart in the U.S. deserves a wide readership. It is based on extensive primary source research in more than ten archives on both sides of the Atlantic. Not only its breadth, but also the close reading of the RAD's sparse remnants make this an impressive study; indeed, it is the first comprehensive study of this institution. This achievement alone is important. Moreover, the author draws on a wide variety of methodologies, ranging from conceptualizations of masculinity and space to transnational history; this diversity of strategy increases this monograph's overall innovativeness. The author's greatest achievement rests in having uncovered some striking, unexpected similarities between both institutions, and in revealing their reciprocal impact." - H-German, Thilo Schimmel, Department of History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Untertitel: 'Publications of the German His'. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Erscheinungsdatum: Juli 2016
Seitenanzahl: 446 Seiten
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text: Some local radio shows hosts marked the holiday by passing out kisses and condoms.The crew from the Pulse Morning Show set up shop in West Market Square in downtown Bangor Tuesday. Pat LaMarche, Don Cookson and Don Morgan gave away chocolate kisses and condoms as part of condom awareness week.They teamed up with the Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center for the event.It was also a way for them to pay off a bet with the show's sports guy, Toby Nelson.They wagered on the Superbowl game and the losers had to agree to spread some love on Valentine's Day.LaMarche says, "I never cared so much about a Superbowl game in my life. Not that I minded doing this but I wanted to see our sports guy give these kisses away."Cookson adds, "But it's Valentine's Day, the weather's fabulous. It's worked out very well in that regard and hopefully people are enjoying themselves today."Folks who stopped by also entered to win dinner and a movie for Valentine's Day.


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Here's a picture of the Sony mid and its connector. Notice how both wires are black, hence no visible distinction between positive and negative. But I did mark the polarity:
Here's the back of the Sony mid. This is one way to see which black wire was positive and negative. The other test (which I used to confirm polarity) is called the "pop" test. Take a AA battery and connect short leads of speaker wire to each end. Take the wire from the positive end of the battery and hook it up to the positive terminal of the speaker in question (if not known, just choose one). Briefly touch the wire hooked up to the negative end of the battery to the negative terminal (or
terminal, if not known) of the speaker. If you have them correctly hooked up (i.e., positive to positive and negative to negative) the speaker cone should "pop" outwards towards you when looking at the front of the speaker. If it "pops" inward, then the polarity is reversed. I used this process to confirm the proper polarity of both the mids and tweeters, just to be sure Sony had them marked correctly. You can do the same with subs, but you might have to use a 9 volt battery if a AA doesn't have enough juice to get the cone to move.
Here's the back side of the passenger tweeter. The positive wire is the green one with the orange stripe:
I already did the driver's side speakers earlier in this thread but failed to take photos of the wires. The woofer wires on the driver's side are the same as the passenger side, they're both black. But here's a pic of the driver's side tweeter. The positive wire is the purple one with the orange-ish stripe.
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Yesterday's off day signaled the approaching end of the toughest stretch of the Yankees' 2006 schedule. Their marathon of 18 games in 17 days is now history and just six home games against a pair of potential playoff opponents from the AL Central remain of a brutal 27-game stretch that began three weeks ago in Chicago.
That 18-game stretch was a success, but only because of the Yankees' five-game sweep of the Red Sox which inflated their lead in the AL East to the current 6.5 games. While that sweep was a singular accomplishment that can and should not be diminished, it was also the only of the five series over that stretch that the Yankees won, as they went 5-8 against the Angels, Orioles, and Mariners. Prior to that, they had dropped two out of three to the White Sox and even with the Boston series included, they're just one game over .500 since the White Sox series. In fact, one could argue that the Yankees' 6.5 game lead in the east has far more to do with the Red Sox collapse (Boston is 8-18 in August) than anything the Yankees have done, other than take advantage of that collapse head-to-head.
Now they have six games against the Tigers and Twins. The good news is that the Twins have a losing record on the road and, while the Tigers still have the best record in the major leagues, their star has faded to the point that the Yankees could tie them with a three-game sweep. The Tigers are currently suffering through a losing August, having gone 12-14 thus far this month including a 3-7 performance against Wild Card hopefuls Minnesota and Chicago. This past weekend they dropped two of three to a revitalized Indians club.
Replacing the injured Placido Polanco, out for the remainder of the season with a separated shoulder, with a platoon of Omar Infante and Neifi! Perez hasn't helped, but there are other problems. Magglio Ordoñez and Ivan Rodriguez haven't hit since the All-Star break (.242/.285/.335 and .285/.310/.387 respectively), with Rodriguez falling several spots in the batting order. Chris Shelton (.245/.310/.302 since the break) slumped his way off to the minors and was replaced by the perpetually overrated Sean Casey (.289/.314/.422 as a Tiger), and while getting Dmitri Young back has been a boon, it's come at the expense of playing time for Marcus Thames, though Thames has struggled himself in the second half.
On the other side of the ball, the bullpen has been better than ever in the second half, but the rotation has stumbled. Twenty-three-year-old rookie Justin Verlander has blown by his previous career high of 130 innings pitched despite skipping a turn early in the month. He's now at 158 innings and has a 6.83 ERA in August. Fellow 23-year-old Jeremy Bonderman, though safely within his innings pitched limits, is suffering through his worst month. Kenny Rogers had an ERA over nine in July, though he's rebounded with an outstanding August.
Then there's tonight's starter Nate Robertson. Robertson, like the Tigers themselves, was an early season surprise, going 8-3 with a 3.14 ERA in his first 16 starts. He then posted an ERA near six in July and, though he appeared to right his ship in August, was abused by the White Sox in his last start, allowing ten runs on nine hits, three of them homers, in 6 2/3 innings.
Opposing Robertson tonight will be Chien-Ming Wang, who, after three ugly outings, was dominant for the first three innings of his start last week in Seattle, before tiring quickly in the seventh.
Incidentally, the Tigers called up lefty Andrew Miller over the weekend. Miller will be the second lefty out of the Tiger pen, but what makes his promotion so compelling is that Miller was the sixth overall draft pick in June, this June. Miller has just five professional innings under his belt, all of them coming in the single-A Florida State League.
In other call-up news, the Red Sox have called up Carlos Peña. A year ago it was the Yankees adding Red Sox castoffs Mark Bellhorn and Alan Embree. Here's hoping this is a sign of order being restored to the rivalry.
Detroit Tigers
2006 Record: 82-49 (.626)
2006 Pythagorean Record: 80-51 (.614)
Manager: Jim Leyland
General Manager: Dave Dombrowski
Home Ballpark (2005 Park Factors): Comerica Park (98/98)
Who's Replacing Whom?
- Sean Casey replaced Chris Shelton (minors)
- Neifi Perez replaced Placido Polanco (DL)
- Dmitri Young replaced Jack Hannahan (minors)
- Alexis Gomez (minors) replaced Ramon Santiago (minors)
- Wilfredo Ledezma replaced Roman Colon (DL)
- Zach Miner (minors) replaced Bobby Seay (minors)
- Andrew Miller replaced Chris Spurling (minors)
Current Roster
1B – Sean Casey (L)
2B – Neifi Perez (S)
SS – Carlos Guillen (S)
3B – Brandon Inge (R)
C – Ivan Rodriguez (R)
RF – Maglio Ordoñez (R)
CF – Curtis Granderson (L)
LF – Craig Monroe (R)
DH – Dmitri Young (S)
R – Marcus Thames (OF)
R – Omar Infante (IF)
L – Alexis Gomez (OF)
R – Vance Wilson (C)
R – Justin Verlander
L – Kenny Rodgers
R – Jeremy Bonderman
L – Nate Robertson
L – Wilfredo Ledezma
R – Todd Jones
R – Fernando Rodney
R – Joel Zumaya
L – Jamie Walker
R – Jason Grilli
R – Zach Miner
L – Andrew Miller
15-day DL: R – Placido Polanco (2B), R – Roman Colon
60-day DL: L – Mike Maroth, R – Troy Percival, R – Craig Dingman
Typical Lineup
L – Curtis Granderson (CF)
R – Craig Monroe (LF)
S – Dmitri Young (DH)
R – Magglio Ordoñez (RF)
S – Carlos Guillen (SS)
R – Ivan Rodriguez (C)
L – Sean Casey (1B)
S – Neifi Perez (2B)
R – Brandon Inge (3B)


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Police in Pakistan say they have arrested former military ruler
Police officer Mohammed Khalid said on Friday that authorities arrested Musharraf overnight from his home on the outskirts of Islamabad. He fled there from court Thursday after an Islamabad High Court judge rejected his bail and ordered his arrest.
Khalid said Musharraf was presented before a judge at Islamabad District Court on Friday who will decide whether he will be taken to jail or held under house arrest.
Local TV footage showed Musharraf entering the court in Islamabad amid high security.
Musharraf's lawyer Malik Qamar Afzal says the judge asked police to keep Musharraf in their custody.


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DOS involvement in CCL
The Office of the Dean of Students offers multiple avenues for targeted co-curricular experiences. Visit explore the links below and explore the following DOS website to learn more: "Co-Curricular Learning."
Active Citizenship & Service
The Office of Active Citizenship and Service (OACS) is responsible for civic engagement, citizenship, community service and experiential learning opportunities. OACS seeks to create a culture for exploration and learning followed by critical reflection and action for the common good. Since 1992, the Community Partnership House has been home to the Office of Active Citizenship and Service (OACS) in the Office of the Dean of Students division. The OACS comprises more than fifty student service groups and a professional staff engaged in solutions to local, national, and international problems through direct, hands-on volunteer service.
Greek Life
The Office of Greek Life is a team of caring and committed advocates for the fraternity and sorority experience. We challenge students to uphold the values espoused by their organizations in order to remain relevant to the mission of Vanderbilt University and the Office of the Dean of Students. We achieve these ends through intentional partnerships with campus departments, community agencies, and international fraternity and sorority staff and alumni volunteers. The Office of Greek Life provides education and support that adds value to students' holistic collegiate experience, thus facilitating the development of well-rounded citizens of a global society.
Vanderbilt is home to six honor societies.
International Student & Scholar Services
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) fosters the education and development of non-immigrant students and scholars to enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services provides advice, counseling, and advocacy regarding immigration, cross-cultural, and personal matters. ISSS supports an environment conducive to international education and intercultural awareness via educational, social, and cross cultural programs. Currently we serve 1400 international students and scholars.
Leadership Development and Intercultural Affairs
The Office of Leadership Development and Intercultural Affairs prepares students for leadership in a global society by promoting experiential learning of diversity and leadership in co-curricular settings. The LDIA office fosters an inclusive environment and the development of effective leadership skills to enhance students' personal and professional lives beyond the college experience. LDIA facilitates engagement of the Vanderbilt community in the celebration of culture and diversity via events across campus, cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration, and leadership development programs and opportunities.
LGBQTI Life
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Life, located in the K. C. Potter Center at Vanderbilt University, is a cultural center and a place of affirmation for individuals of all identities. The Office of LGBTQI Life is a resource for information and support regarding sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. LGBTQI Life serves all members of the Vanderbilt community by providing educational, cultural, and social programming.
Religious Life
The Office of Religious Life (ORL) seeks to function in an "education through engagement" capacity, not only for those students and groups who are religious, but by way of raising ethical questions and issues of value and character among the student body at large. Because ORL envisions campus ministry as a part of the University's overall educational mission and religious life as an important dimension of the so-called "hidden curriculum" of the University, we seek to integrate the programs and services offered by the chaplains and professional staff into the larger life of the University community.
Residential Education
Residential Education strives to create a residence hall environment in which students can participate in a wide variety of educational activities and events. We offer a diverse group of programs that will enrich our residents and compliment their academic experience. Our programs are designed to help students:
- Find their place in a culturally diverse community
- Develop life planning skills
- Enhance their understanding and appreciation of the arts
- Develop socially, academically, intellectually, vocationally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and civically
Student Campus Events (VPB)
The Office of Student Campus Events houses several organizations and programs designed to meet the needs of every college student. The Vision of Student Campus Events is to actively engage students in superior programming that enhances the Vanderbilt experience. The mission of Student Campus Events is to facilitate diverse programming for the Vanderbilt Community that cultivates social engagement, artistic exploration and personal growth.
Student Organizations & Clubs
Student Organizations and Governance is dedicated to supporting the experiential acquisition of knowledge by student organization and student government leaders. We endeavor to strengthen the partnership between student leaders and organization advisors and/ or administrators in order to better facilitate learning outcomes. The vision of Student Organizations and Governance is to enable students to become contributing citizens and thoughtful leaders in global societies.
Student Organizations and Governance encourages student engagement as it creates a sense of belonging, and provides leadership opportunities. We facilitate student development, equip student leaders with skills and access to resources, encourage dialogue and appreciation of others, celebrate diversity, and create community, thus empowering students to effectively represent and advocate for the concerns of their constituents.
Women's Center
The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center promotes the creation of an equitable campus environment to enhance the personal and professional development of students, faculty, and staff. Toward these goals, the Women's Center provides information and tools needed to empower women to take action on their own behalf; provides information and tools needed to empower men to be allies for women; and collaborates with campus and community groups in advancing the equality of women.
Concert Choir
Founded in 1895, the Concert Choir has a rich tradition of making beautiful music together and traveling on annual tours to places including New Orleans, Orlando, Chicago, and Washington DC. The concert choir is the oldest performing arts group on campus and the guardians of the Alma Mater. Comprised of undergraduate students from all schools within the university the Concert Choir is known not only for great music, but also for a family-like atmosphere.
Film Programs
Vanderbilt offers four distinct film programs: FLiCX (Faculty-Led interactive Cinematic eXplorations), International Lens, Southern Arts Federation Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Films, and Vandy Gets Reel.
Great Performances at Vanderbilt
Great Performances at Vanderbilt is sponsored by the student-based Vanderbilt Programming Board (VPB) and greater Nashville community. The mission of Great Performances is to spark and sustain a passion for the arts within the Vanderbilt community and southeast region as a lead provider of international artistic excellence through diverse arts disciplines, interaction with artists and a core educational environment.
Sarratt Art Gallery
Sarratt Gallery is located in the main lobby of the Sarratt Student Center. Gallery Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. During the summer months, as well as holiday and semester breaks, the gallery closes at 4:30 p.m. each weekday and is closed on weekends. All events are open to the public free of charge.
Sarratt Art Studios
Sarratt Art Studio Classes are open to all Vanderbilt students, Vanderbilt faculty/staff, and the Nashville community (ages 16 and over). Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks. All classes are non credit and taught by some of Nashville's finest artists. We are here to share what we do so you may relax, learn something new, be creative, and enjoy spending time with new friends in the studios.
Vanderbilt Dance Program
The Vanderbilt Dance Program promotes education, artistic development, cultural enrichment, and intellectual growth in the field of dance for the Vanderbilt University and Nashville communities. Through professional instruction the program also develops and fosters opportunities in the performing arts for creative exchange, social enhancement and physical well-being.
Vanderbilt Performing Arts Council
The Vanderbilt Performing Arts Council (VPAC) creates an environment for the leaders of student performing arts groups to share ideas, form new collaborations, and have a unified voice in expressing views and concerns about the performing arts on Vanderbilt's campus.