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California English teacher Rebecca Mieliwocki to be honored at White House ceremony
WASHINGTON - April 23, 2012 -
NEA member and teacher Rebecca Mieliwocki was named the 2012 National Teacher of the Year by The Council of Chief State School Officers today. Mieliwocki, an English teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School in Burbank, Calif., was awarded the prestigious title because of her unconventional teaching practices and her deep commitment to helping students succeed. President Barack Obama will honor her and all of the State Teachers of the Year at a White House ceremony tomorrow.
"Rebecca's commitment to reach and motivate each of her students is an inspiration, and I am proud to count her among the millions of NEA members who rise to the occasion each day on behalf of their students," said NEA President Dennis Van Roekel. "Every student deserves a caring, committed and qualified teacher in their classroom, and even as we pause to acknowledge Rebecca, let's not lose sight at what drives her: a fundamental commitment to her student's success. The key to raising achievement for all students is to ensure that teachers like Rebecca and all the Teacher of the Year finalists are empowered to lead and transform the teaching profession."
According to Mieliwocki, "Our students are our future, so we, their teachers, must do our best to inspire them and guide them to greatness." Mieliwocki firmly believes that teachers must be held accountable for the success of their students, from helping them meet personal or school-wide learning goals to achieving on district and state level assessments. Mieliwocki will serve for one year as a full-time national and international spokesperson for public education.
Mieliwocki has been teaching for 14 years and has spent 9 years in her current position. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from California Polytechnic State University and her professional clear credential in Secondary English Education from California State University Northridge. She is the 2005 California League of Middle Schools Educator of the Year for Southern California, a 2009 PTA Honorary Service Award Winner and a Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment mentor.
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced the four finalists for the 2012 National Teacher of the Year in January. In addition to Mieliwocki, finalists included: Gay Barnes, first grade teacher at Horizon Elementary School in Alabama; Angela Wilson, a seventh grade Language Arts and Forensics teacher at Vicenza Middle School in Italy; and Alvin Aureliano Davis, a music teacher at Miramar High School in Florida. All four finalists are NEA members.
"California educators are extremely proud to have Rebecca Mieliwocki represent them and our profession on a national stage," said Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association. "As the nation's advocate for public schools for the next year, she will inspire others about the promise of our state's classrooms, just as she has inspired a love of learning in her middle school students in Burbank for many years. We are honored that our colleague will now be able to share her passion for teaching and learning with the entire country."
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the National Teacher of the Year Program, which honors educators representing the teaching profession as their State Teacher of the Year. This prestigious program allows teachers from across the country to collaborate with policy makers at every level and advocate on behalf of the teaching profession.
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Gambling disorder is a significant public health concern. The recent and continued proliferation of land-based and interactive gambling opportunities has increased both accessibility and acceptability of gambling in the United States and abroad, resulting in greater and more varied participation. However, there is currently no designated federal funding for prevention, intervention, treatment, or research, and states are left to adopt varying standards on an ad hoc basis. Social workers receive little or no training in screening or treating problem gamblers, though research suggests that a significant proportion of those with mental health and other addictive disorders also gamble excessively. Raising awareness about the nature and scope of gambling disorder and its devastating implications for families and children is a first-step toward integrating gambling into prevention, assessment and treatment education in social work. This, in turn, will increase the chances of early identification and intervention across settings and insure that social workers can lend a knowledgeable and credible voice to addressing this hidden addiction.
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|Vuk: The X-Men fear you. And what they don't understand, they fear. And what they fear.
Jean Grey: They seek to destroy.
|~ Vuk influencing Jean Grey against the X-Men.
|Are you scared, little girl, who answers to a man in a chair? Or are you the most powerful creature on the planet?
|~ Vuk to Jean Grey about Charles Xavier - her most famous quote.
Vuk, under the identity of Margaret Smith, is the main antagonist of the 2019 superhero film X-Men: Dark Phoenix, the final installment of the X-Men film series. She is the leader of the D'Bari, a race of extraterrestrials who were near-extincted when the Phoenix Force absorbs their sun, who comes to possess Jean Grey and works to manipulate her to transform the Earth in a new world for the D'Bari race.
She was portrayed by Jessica Chastain, who also portrayed Lady Lucille Sharpe in Crimson Peak.
Losing her Home Planet
Vuk started out as a member of the D'Bari, before rising herself up as a supreme leader of their home planet. However, it wasn't until an unimaginable destructive cosmic entity (known as the Phoenix) wandered across the universe, and later used its powers to destroy the D'Bari's planet, leaving only Vuk and many few D'Bari as survivors. Because of this event, Vuk vowed to get revenge on the Phoenix and find a new home planet for her race.
Meeting and Manipulating Jean
In 1992, Vuk and her posse traveled to Earth, where they used their shape-shifting abilities to take on human disguises; even Vuk takes the form of a young tall and white-haired woman named Margaret Smith that she briefly killed; she would later kill Margaret's husband by making his heart stop beating. She soon learns that the young mutant Jean Grey absorbed the Phoenix into herself after the X-Men's previous mission to save several astronauts and it also caused her to accidentally killed the mutant Mystique and several police officers.
Deciding that Jean might be a perfect tool to create a new world for the D'Bari race, Vuk tracks down and confronts Jean's father John of Jean's whereabouts, but when he refused to cooperate, Vuk kills him. Around the same time, Jean heads over to the island of Genosha for safety (inhabited by the Brotherhood of Mutants led by Magneto), but is turn down by Magneto after she tried to kill several arriving soldiers tasked for her arrest. Seeing that Jean has no one left to turn to, Vuk meets her in person and tells her about the history of the Phoenix, convincing her to use her powers for her own use and abandon whatever beliefs of morality to achieve it.
When Magneto and the Brotherhood conspired to kill Jean in New York City for what she did, Professor Xavier and the X-Men arrive to stop them. Magneto was able to make his way to confront Jean, but thanks to Vuk's guidance, Jean was able to overpower him. However, Xavier uses his mind-reading abilities to let Jean read his thoughts about why he repressed her memories, which drove her into asking Vuk in taking away the powers. Vuk eagerly does so, but not before she tells Jean that doing so will also deprive Jean of her life, as Vuk intends to use the Phoenix power to destroy all life on Earth so that she can create a new haven for the D'Bari race there. Fortunately, Xavier and Scott manage to stop Vuk from draining most the Phoenix power, but several soldiers (sent by the U.S. government) arrive to arrest both the X-Men and the Brotherhood (including Xavier, Magneto and Jean).
Final Battle and Death
With all the captive mutants boarding on a train to a mutant containment facility, Vuk (being on the end of her wits) leads Jones and their D-Bari soldiers to attack the train, killing many of the human soldiers. This forced the surviving soldiers to release the mutants and let them battle against Jones and the D-Bari soldiers. Though Jones and most of the D'Bari soldiers are finished off to their deaths, Vuk manages to use her powers (fueled by some of the Phoenix power that she absorbed) to defeat all the mutants (including Xavier and Magneto). However, Xavier helps Jean in gaining control of her Phoenix power, allowing herself to finish off the remaining D'Bari soldiers. Jean then takes Vuk into outer space, where she uses the Phoenix power to disintegrate Vuk to her death for good.
- Dark Pheonix was James Mcavoy and Jessica Chastain's third acting role together, with their fourth, IT: Chapter 2, coming on the same year after this.
- Simon Kinberg cites Lilandra, Emma Frost, and Mastermind as inspirations for Chastain's character in Dark Phoenix.
- Vuk has earned the distinction of being the first (and only) main villain of the X-Men film series to be female.
- In the comics, Vuk was male and goes by the name "Starhammer". Plus he is shown to have a suit of armor that he wears for combat. He is shown to have a personal vendetta towards Jean Grey for the destruction of his homeworld, though he decides to abandon his vendetta after being convinced by the X-Men about the illusion of choices. Here in the film, Vuk was portrayed as female and has more villainous motives than her comics counterpart.


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Maybe changing the perspective on the original Legend of Zelda is a little weird—everything looks so different here—but that's exactly what makes this Oculus Rift version of the game interesting. Its almost like you're playing (or in this case, watching) an entirely new game.
Right now, this version of Zelda is in beta according to Vaecon—and only the overworld and first dungeon are available. The full version of the game drops on March 2014. For now, you can download the beta version of the game for the Oculus Rift here.
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ROMEOVILLE — The depiction, mythology, and existence of the zombie in pop culture is the focus of the Zombie Series Oct. 29-Nov. 2 in AS-158 on Lewis University's Main Campus in Romeoville.
The series will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 29 with a presentation by Dr. Dawn Walts, assistant professor of English. Her presentation, "Zombies Are Not Metaphors," will focus on the role and representation of zombies in the graphic novel "The Walking Dead" and the novel "Zone One" by Colson Whitehead.
At 2 p.m., Dr. Karen Trimble-Alliaume, associate professor of theology and Dr. Anne Rapp, assistant professor in the School for Professional and Continuing Education, will present "I'll Wash the Dishes, While You Reload the Guns, Honey: Gender Roles in the Zombie Apocalypse." Trimble-Alliaume and Rapp will examine depictions of gender relations and role in the zombie apocalypses of the TV series "The Walking Dead."
At 2 p.m. on Oct. 30, "Drop Dead Gorgeous: Cadavers on the Catwalk and Job Opportunities for the Dead" will be presented by Dr. Elizabeth Kozak, assistant professor of biology. Kozak will discuss curious world of human cadavers and the jobs they perform.
"Why We Fear that Zombies Will Eat our Brains" will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 31. Presented by Dr. John Greenwood, professor of psychology, this presentation will suggest that the content of the zombie mythology is based in a combination of unconscious, irrational, primitive emotional responses to the death of others.
Dr. Tracey Nicholls, associate professor of philosophy and Dr. Pramod Mishra, assistant professor of English will present "Zombies and Shamans – Sacred Cultural Lives in Haiti and India" at 2 p.m. Nicholls and Mishra will discuss the cultural contexts of religious experiences that are often confused or obscured by popular depictions of the zombie.
Dominic Colonna, professor of theology, will present "Zombies, Saints, and Relics" at 2 p.m. Nov. 1. Colonna will discuss how the beliefs about zombies are similar to beliefs that are associated with the cult of the saints and relics in the Catholic theological tradition.
At 3 p.m., Dr. Jerry Kavouras, associate professor of biology, will present "Zombies: Between Life and Death." Kavouras will debate the status of zombies as biological entities. In the end, the audience will decide if zombies are living or nonliving.
The series will conclude at 1 p.m. on Nov. 2 with "What's up With All of These Zombies? An Analysis of Zombies in Popular Culture." Presented by Dr. Tennille Allen, assistant professor of sociology, this presentation will analyze demographic and cultural shifts that contribute to the current and historical popularity of zombies in pop culture.
The Zombies Series is being presented as a part of Lewis University's Arts & Ideas Program, providing cultural and educational programming for students and the community. A portion of the Arts & Ideas events is sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. For additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Cunningham, Director of Arts & Ideas, at (815) 836-5385.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates.
The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.
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Our dog and two cats have cost us a fortune this year. May next year be better.
Catholic woman discerning a religious vocation
One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: To dwell in the LORD'S house all the days of my life, To gaze on the LORD'S beauty, to visit his temple. (Ps 27:4)
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I like Sherwin-Williams products. I use their products. Good paint should help you achieve good results; it is easy to apply, has flow quality that helps smooth out your brush strokes, don't dry too fast or slow, and gives good coverage (I think they call it "hiding"). Sherwin-Williams products always help me get good results. Their paint looks great. I also have one of their sash/trim brushes and I remember that not one time did I wish for a better brush while I was using it.
Painting is such a big and time consuming task that you might as well get the best you can for the job. Having to re-work a paint job is painful.
Benjamin Moore is probably another good bet. I just haven't tried their products.
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I find church bulletin bloopers absolutely hilarious:
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When the power is out, a small flashlight is handy; it can be kept in a pocket, ready for action at any time. Handy, too, if it's glow-in-the dark in the event that it gets dropped and turns off when it hit the ground. Its glow makes it easy to find. If yours isn't glow-in-the-dark, I think there is glow-in-the dark tape that you can get and apply.
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Our music minister decided to change the sung Our Father. The new arrangement is AWFUL. Bleccchhh! I hope everyone will continue to NOT sing this version. Our music minister is unfortunately not very qualified ... doesn't know how to direct, can't play an instrument very well, and is frequently prone to bad music choices. Hey if any of you are contemplating pursuing music ministry, please do. Apparently there is a shortage of qualified music ministers.
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I was messing around with templates for this blog. Looks like I lost a few things. Well a lot of things. Not sure I'd bother with restoring them.
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Yo, T.O., if you're still lurking out there, send me an e-mail will ya? I finally got around to creating an e-mail account just for this blog. Thanks in advance. And happy Canadian Thanksgiving Day in advance.
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For variety, here is my participation in this week's Friday Five.
So for today's Friday Five, you're invited to share your experiences with the exciting, challenging world of business travel....
1. Does your job ever call for travel? Is this a joy or a burden?
There has been some occasions where my job calls for travel. Not often. Most of the time, it's more "joy" than "burden." I mostly don't mind but one time it meant that I'd miss a certain event at church and I wasn't happy about that. It's also very helpful that I have someone who will take care of the pets while I'm gone.
2. How about that of your spouse or partner?
not applicable
3. What was the best business trip you ever took?
One time most of my team went. It was nice because I liked my team; we worked well together and we also had fun after work.
4. ...and the worst, of course?
I think all of the trips went well, meaning that the objectives were met. The worst, though would be the one where it was all-day meetings for three days straight. They have to justify your pay so they stick you in a meeting, whether or not that particular meeting was relevant to you. There was nothing else to do ... if we were not in a meeting, we'd be loitering.
5. What would make your next business trip perfect?
hmm...may God surprise me
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Our former pastor presided over a few masses at our parish this past Sunday. I don't think I was the only one who was totally surprised that he was there. It was kinda awesome. It just seemed so right--him there at the altar presiding like he's done for so many years for us. I imagine this is what it feels like for parents whose kid went off to college. Then come the holidays and the kid is back and things just seem right, and home feels like it used to.
I didn't get to talk to him since I was working my volunteer gig. Then just like that he's gone again. I'm sure he was concerned about us--how things fared with Hurricane Ike coming through. He probably stopped by just to kinda check on us.
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The in-sink garbage disposer didn't want to re-start after the power had been out for a week. I guess it rusted a bit while sitting up. Fortunately, it has a motor overload switch that pops out to protect the motor. If you turn it on and nothing happens, then check the reset switch. Open the cabinet door and get access to the outside bottom of the disposer. If something is jutting out from what is otherwise a flat bottom, it's reset the switch. Push it back in. If it hums but doesn't turn, then it needs a little help. Turn it off. In the center of the disposer bottom (on the outside, accessed from under the sink) is probably a hex indentation. We used to have a "key" that fits that socket, stored in a vinyl pocket stuck to the side of the disposer. It's not there any more. Just get a hex wrench that fits that socket and allows you to turn whatever thingamajig that's in the disposer. Turn it a few times, remove the wrench, then try to turn the disposer on. If it doesn't turn on, turn it off and repeat the manual turning. After a few tries, the disposer should start.
** absolutely never put yourself in danger of being caught in the rotating parts of the garbage disposer, or in danger of having foreign objects flung by the rotation of the garbage disposer **
I had replaced the in-sink garbage disposer when we first bought the house. On hindsight, it probably merely needed the manual turning ritual to get started again.
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from the Catholic Relief Services website http://crs.org/newsroom/releases/release.cfm?id=1501
"CRS staff around the world has heard stories of families who are stretched to the limits of life itself by the high price of food," Callahan, told a subcommittee hearing of the House Agriculture Committee.
In some regions of Niger, he said, families have started eating only one meal a day. In dire circumstances, people have resorted to eating anza, a wild plant with bitter leaves, to supplement their diet. In northern Ghana, students have been taking CRS-provided lunches home to share with hungry family members, sharing their only meal of the day.
"Some families must make do with eating less at each meal. They are already skipping meals, or even not eating on a particular day," he said. "Tragically, they may even have to decide which child or children may have the best chance of survival and which, already so ill and weak, will be allowed to die. These are the agonizing choices the global food crisis is forcing the poor to make."
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It so happens that when the power went out, it was during premier week. I'm not a TV fan, but someone around here is. The TV nut was quite upset but didn't really make life miserable. Shown here is a portable TV. The little TV ate batteries like crazy. One set of rechargeables (500mAh) was only good for maybe one hour.
It normally takes 4 AAA batteries. We eventually went through all of our AAA's. The AAA is 1.2 Volts each according to the labeling. Four in series (typically the case when you have to flip flop the orientation from one slot to another) is 4 x 1.2 V = 4.8 Volts.
Here I've rigged up three double-A batteries. Double-A batteries are 1.5V (on the label), so 3 x 1.5 V = 4.5 Volts and it apparently was good enough. Stacking them as shown is the easiest way to make them connect to one another. The butt (the flat end) of the stack is pushed up against the last spring in the battery compartment. The top (with the nipple) is connected by a wire the contact tab (the non-spring) in the battery compartment. The triple-A battery is used to jam the wire up against that tab for a good contact; there is tape between the jamming battery and the wire to avoid making electrical contact to the jamming battery. Then I used tape all over to kinda hold things together with the right tension and such. (Oh, the hair band around the TV is for some other situation and is irrelevant here.)
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Doggie is almost 80 pounds now. He was diagnosed with heartworm some weeks back. He was supposed to start treatment but then the hurricane came and it got re-scheduled. We took him in to the vet yesterday morning only to find that we had the date wrong and was a week earlier than scheduled. But we have great vet and she went ahead and started treatment. He's back home today. He has to be very still. Keeping him still is probably like trying to hog-tie an octopus. So we use drugs. He's sleeping right now. Unfortunately he's going to have to be still for at least a month. This is just the first half of the treatment. Poor dog. Poor pocketbook too.
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T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Stretching 20 miles into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Joseph Peninsula is a true wildlife haven. Its powdery beaches and bayside salt marshes are nesting grounds for sea turtles, shore birds and the endangered St. Andrews beach mouse.
8899 Cape San Blas Rd.
Port St. Joe FL 32456
Wekiwa Springs State Park
With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day. Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and kayaks are available on-site.
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Shuttle and station astronauts perform many tasks
as they orbit the Earth. The space shuttle is a versatile vehicle
that provides facilities to perform science experiments, release
and capture huge satellites and even assemble the International
Space Station. However, the space shuttle was only designed to fly
in space for about two and a half weeks at a time.
The space station, on the other hand, is designed
to be a permanent orbiting research facility. Its major purpose
is to perform world-class science and research that only the microgravity
environment can provide. The station crew spends their day working
on science experiments that require their input, as well as monitoring
those that are controlled from the ground. They also take part in
medical experiments to determine how well their bodies are adjusting
to living with no gravity for long periods of time.
Working on the space station also means ensuring
the maintenance and health of the orbiting platform. Crewmembers
are constantly checking support systems and cleaning filters, updating
computer equipment - doing many of the things a homeowner must do
to ensure their largest investment stays in good shape. Similarly,
Mission Control constantly monitors the space station and sends
messages each day through voice or e-mail with new instructions
or plans to assist the crew members in their daily routine.
Before the International Space Station and the Russian
Mir space station, the space shuttle was the only vehicle that NASA
astronauts could live and work on for days at a time. The space
shuttle would deliver satellites to space that could broadcast communications
or peer into the edge of the universe. Of course, the crewmembers
would carefully check all systems before finally releasing a satellite
into Earth orbit.
Probably the most famous satellite released from
the space shuttle's payload bay is the Hubble Space Telescope. The
shuttle has even returned to space three times with replacement
parts destined for Hubble. Before the Hubble can be fitted with
new parts, though, an astronaut must use the shuttle's robotic arm
to capture the satellite and then maneuver it inside the payload
bay where it can be secured. Then, space walkers venture into the
payload bay, climb up the Hubble Space Telescope and install the
new parts. After ground controllers are sure the Hubble Space Telescope
is in good condition, the robotic arm grabs the satellite then releases
it back into space.
Research beneficial to life on Earth has been performed
inside the space shuttle. For instance, protein crystals grown in
space provide researchers insights into stronger, safer medications
here on Earth. Plants grown in space help scientists learn how to
grow healthier stronger plants on Earth. Plant experiments also
help researchers understand the implications of feeding astronauts
on long-term missions beyond low-Earth orbit. Studies have also
been performed on astronauts themselves, mostly in an effort to
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The Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum (HNF) in Paderborn invites you on a tour of discovery and hands-on exploration! Come and experience the history, present and future of information technology over 6,000 m² of floorspace, from the first written characters, via typewriters and calculating machines all the way to early computers and present-day robots. The world's biggest computer museum is an exciting destination for people of all ages and a lively event venue.
Before we get to heaven, there´s life on earth, and it is here that we must build a socially just society.
There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.
The Internet? Is that thing still around?
Never trust a computer you can't throw out a window.
Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons.
Spam will be a thing of the past in two years' time.
Take a trip through 5,000 years of history and get to know inventors, entrepreneurs, historical machines and the latest technological developments in the process.
Our Instagram channel contains our most beautiful snapshots and all the latest news about the HNF.
A trip to the HNF turns a birthday party with friends into a real highlight.
As part of the national designation "Travel for Everyone", the HNF has been certified and now bears the distinction "accessibility certified".
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Common infections are associated with a significantly higher chance of stroke in children, but routine vaccinations may help decrease risk, according to preliminary research (abstract 39) presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014.
"The protective association of routine vaccination against childhood stroke provides a widely available means of prevention, and this information can easily be dispersed by pediatric healthcare providers," said Nancy Hills, Ph.D., M.B.A., lead researcher and assistant professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.
The international study, Vascular effects of Infection in Pediatric Stroke (VIPS) is a prospective study examining the link between infections and ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke. (Ischemic stroke is caused by a clot that blocks blood flow in or leading to the brain.)
Previous research by Hills and co-authors found that minor infections were related to an increased risk, but it was unclear whether infection actually could help predict future stroke.
In the VIPS study, researchers found that common infections within the past week were linked to more than six times the risk of stroke, Hills said. Seventeen percent of the stroke patients vs. 3 percent of the non-stroke patients were reported to have had any minor infection in the prior week. The most frequent types of infection were colds and other upper respiratory infections (8 percent of the stroke and 2.4 percent of the non-stroke patients reported an occurrence of these kinds of infections in the prior week).
However, routine vaccinations were associated with a lower stroke risk.
Children who had "some, few or no" routine vaccinations were 6.7 times more likely to have an ischemic stroke than those receiving "all or most" vaccines, including those against polio, measles, mumps, rubella and pneumococcus.
Researchers interviewed parents or guardians of 310 children who had a stroke to determine the presence and timing of any infectious illnesses prior to their stroke. They compared their findings with 289 children who hadn't experienced a stroke, but had visited the doctor for an annual checkup, routine follow-up for headaches or developmental delay, or trauma.
The median age of the children who had a stroke was 7.5 years, and the median age among the comparison group was slightly more than 8.
"Because many childhood strokes appear to have no clear cause, and others likely have more than one cause, preventive measures have not been forthcoming," Hills said. "It is very promising that childhood vaccinations appear to have a protective effect."
In other VIPS analyses (abstracts 36 & 38) researchers found that infections with parvovirus B19 (the cause of "slapped cheek syndrome") and different herpes viruses also were linked to a significantly greater stroke risk. Blood tests indicated that 41 percent of stroke patients had an active herpes infection, compared to 9 percent of non-stroke patients.
"VIPS is the largest-ever NIH-funded study of childhood stroke," said Heather J. Fullerton, M.D., M.A.S., principal investigator for the VIPS study and Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at University of California San Francisco. "These three abstracts represent the first results of this important international effort."
Other VIPS researchers are: Gabrielle A. DeVeber, M.D., M.Sc.; Mitchell S. Elkind, M.D., M.S.; Max Wintermark, M.D.; Carol A. Glaser, M.D.; Katherine Sear, M.P.H.; Jorge M. Luna, M.P.H; W. Ian Lipkin, M.D; Kawthar Muhammad, B.A.; and Rafal Tokarz, Ph.D. Author disclosures are on the abstracts.
The VIPS study is funded by the National Institutes of Health.
VIPS represents the work of the International Pediatric Stroke Study (IPSS), a consortium of pediatric stroke investigators established in 2003 by Dr. Gabrielle DeVeber at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. The 40 IPSS centers enrolling in VIPS are located on five continents and have now enrolled almost 350 cases and 350 controls -- numbers that can only be achieved through a large collaborative effort like this. The VIPS study is co-lead by Fullerton and DeVeber, Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Downloadable video/audio interviews, B-roll, animation and images related to this news release are on the right column of the release link http://newsroom.
Follow news from the International Stroke Conference 2014 via Twitter: @HeartNews #ISC14.
Statements and conclusions of study authors that are presented at American Stroke Association scientific meetings are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect association policy or position. The association makes no representation or warranty as to their accuracy or reliability. The association receives funding primarily from individuals; foundations and corporations (including pharmaceutical, device manufacturers and other companies) also make donations and fund specific association programs and events. The association has strict policies to prevent these relationships from influencing the science content. Revenues from pharmaceutical and device corporations are available at http://www.
Actual presentation for abstract 36 is 8:40 a.m. PT Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Actual presentation for abstract 38 is 9:04 a.m. PT Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Actual presentation for abstract 39 is 9:16 a.m. PT Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.


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To be an internationally respected regulator, leading the development of financial services through strong and fair regulation.
To develop, administer and enforce world-class regulation of financial services within the DIFC.
Regulatory Approach
To be risk-based and to avoid unnecessary regulatory burden.
To expect high standards of ethical conduct and integrity from the DFSA and its people.
To demonstrate professionalism, independence, efficiency, leadership and resolve in the discharge of our responsibilities.
To ensure administrative fairness, consultative process, accessibility, impartiality and accountability in the performance of our functions.
Why We Are Here
Our regulatory regime has been tailor-made to suit the DIFC, to the highest international standards. The result is clear and succinct legislation that is appropriate for a modern financial centre.
Objectives and Principles
The DFSA has established, and strives to maintain, an environment that fosters the DIFC guiding principles of integrity, transparency and efficiency. It has done so by embedding uncompromisingly high standards in a clear, succinct and flexible regulatory framework based on international best practices relevant to a modern international financial centre.
In discharging its regulatory mandate, the DFSA has a statutory obligation to pursue the following objectives.
In exercising its powers and performing its functions, the DFSA shall take into consideration the following guiding principles, being the desirability of:
DFSA Role
The DFSA administers the Regulatory Law 2004, which is the cornerstone legislation of the regulatory regime. The Law establishes the constitution of the DFSA and enables the creation of the regulatory framework within which entities may be licensed, authorised, registered and supervised by the DFSA.
Under the Law, the DFSA has the power to enforce the Law and Rules that apply to all regulated participants within the DIFC.
The DFSA also administers the Markets Law 2012. This law governs the activities and conduct of financial and market participants.
The DFSA also administers the Law Regulating Islamic Financial Business 2004, the Collective Investment Law 2010 and the Investment Trust Law 2006.
The DFSA also strives to detect and prevent money laundering activities within the DIFC, and will work closely with the UAE Central Bank in this vital area.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the responsibility of an organisation for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment through transparent and ethical behaviour that is consistent with sustainable development and the welfare of society; takes into account the expectations of stakeholders; is in compliance with applicable law and consistent with international norms of behaviour; and is integrated throughout the organisation.
The DFSA has adopted a strategic approach to giving to society, through innovative initiatives and programmes for sharing knowledge. In 2014 the DFSA launched Bawabaty 'My Gateway' a Financial Services Awareness initiative targeted at the UAE youth sector with the aim to introduce UAE Nationals to field of Financial Services and work ethics in a professional working environment.
The DFSA also developed a Summer Training Programme that provides UAE National undergraduates with the opportunity to work in the DFSA to gain work experience and skills in four of our operational areas and they are; Corporate Affairs, Finance and Administration, Human Resources and Information Technology.
Furthermore, the DFSA family contributes and participates in many local CSR initiatives such as; packaging goods for labourers and blood donations.
In March 2014, the DFSA Launched Bawabaty or 'My Gateway'.
Bawabaty is a Financial Services Awareness Initiative for the Local Community, a new initiative developed by the DFSA to improve the work readiness of UAE Nationals joining the workforces of the future and to reach out to different sections of the local community.
In the first instance, Bawabaty will target the UAE youth sector, and through a series of seminars and events, Bawabaty aims to introduce UAE Nationals to topics such as business ethics and financial literacy. Facilitating learning and understanding of the financial services industry, as a whole, will better provide individuals with the skills and knowledge that employers typically look for.
The principal objectives of Bawabaty are to 1) to meet the growing needs of UAE National graduates wishing to pursue a career in financial services; 2) to provide lifelong learning opportunities for our local community; and 3) to support community education in financial services, in the UAE.
Bawabaty's inaugural event held at the DIFC Centre of Excellence on March 17 focused on 'Integrity at Work' and saw the DFSA partnering with the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI). The workshop, which included individual voting machines, real-time results and lively debates, provided attendees with the unique opportunity to vote on a range of ethical challenges, drawn from real-life situations from the workplace.
The highlights of the inaugural workshop included the lively, well-informed and instructive discussions facilitated by Mr Kevin Moore, Chartered MCSI, CISI Director Global Business Development. His "Integrity At Work" presentation provided participants with the unique opportunity to vote on a range of ethical challenges, drawn from real-life workplace situations. These discussions allowed the fruitful exchange of ideas, experiences and opinions between the participants on wide ranging issues faced by young graduates in the UAE.
Bawabaty Gallery
To view Bawabaty Gallery, click here.
Bawabaty Events
For more information on Bawabaty events, click here.
Bawabaty aims to raise awareness of financial services regulation in the UAE National community. As part of this community initiative the Summer Training Programme allows undergraduates to have work experience in the DFSA.
The DFSA would like to support UAE National youth employability through the provision of internships to gain work experience and skills in four of our operational areas. Please click here for more information.
In fulfilling its mandate as the sole independent financial services regulator for the DIFC, the DFSA performs a number of functions.
The DFSA's stated approach is: "To be a risk-based regulator and to avoid unnecessary regulatory burden". We believe regulation should be directed to the mitigation of risks that would otherwise be unacceptable. We also believe that compliance obligations should be proportionate to the mitigation of those risks within a framework that enables regulated entities to effectively and efficiently meet their compliance obligations.
Under this model, we set priorities for the use of our resources and have adopted a continuous risk management cycle which identifies, assesses, prioritises and mitigates unacceptable risks to our regulatory objectives or a particular sector of our financial services industry. We recognise that these risks may arise from within or outside the DIFC so we regularly monitor regional and international financial markets and trends. This systematic assessment of risk allows us to identify common issues across our regulated community and to undertake necessary thematic work in response.
Our risk-based philosophy applies to all divisions of the DFSA and all our dealings with regulated entities. We believe that focusing more on outcomes rather than the way they should be achieved, results in more effective and efficient risk-based regulation.
The DFSA believes that it is appropriate to clearly and regularly state our approach to regulation to ensure it is clearly understood by all external and internal stakeholders. Our Approach to Regulation together with the DFSA Vision, Mission and Values form the foundation upon which we do our work.
Policy and Rulemaking
The Regulatory Law 2004 gives the DFSA Board of Directors the general power to make rules regarding all matters that are related to our objectives, powers and functions. The rulemaking process normally includes a period of public consultation which gives interested persons the opportunity to comment on the proposed rules. We consider these comments to be a valuable input. Our rulemaking power also allows us to respond quickly and efficiently to matters, trends and events affecting the DIFC
International Co-operation
To achieve our objectives, the DFSA continues to forge close ties with other regulatory agencies within Dubai and the UAE, as well as with international regulators and organisations. Access to public information can sometimes be difficult for fellow regulators outside our jurisdiction so a number of links to local registers, the DIFC's two exchanges, DIFC Court decisions, local and English language news sources and telephone directories are provided here. In the context of non-public information, the DFSA actively pursues alliances and the creation of Memoranda of Understanding with our counterpart regulators. While the DIFC's Regulatory Law governs, these Memoranda facilitate the way in which regulators can assist each other in the pursuit of individual and common objectives, including through the exchange of information and the use of enforcement powers.
MoUs signed by the DFSA
The traditional mechanism for formalising co-operation between regulatory authorities in different jurisdictions is a bi-lateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
There is no magic in an MoU. It simply provides a formal basis for co-operation between regulatory authorities, including the exchange of information and investigative assistance, based on existing laws. This means it cannot make lawful a release of information that would otherwise be unlawful nor can it compel assistance that can only be voluntary.
It should be noted that the lack of a MoU is no impediment to sharing information and giving assistance to a fellow regulator as the DFSA's authority to share and assist is based on specific provisions in the Regulatory Law.
Multi-lateral MoUs
Bi-lateral MoUs
Under the Collective Investment Law 2010, the DFSA may recognise certain countries and territories where it is satisfied that the law and practice under which such funds are regulated in these jurisdictions are broadly equivalent to the DFSA's collective investment regime. The DFSA will also designate certain types of funds in such jurisdictions.
The DFSA has also entered into a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the Securities Commission Malaysia with respect to the cross-border marketing and offering of Islamic funds.
A full list of recognised jurisdictions can be obtained under Legal Framework.
The DFSA believes that it is appropriate to clearly and regularly state our approach to regulation to ensure it is clearly understood by all external and internal stakeholders. Our Approach to Regulation together with the DFSA's Vision, Mission and Values form the foundation upon which we do our work.
To assist our fellow regulators, particularly in fulfilling their licensing and registration responsibilities, the DFSA has joined other members of IOSCO in an initiative to provide enhanced access to publicly available information. The following links to local registers, the DIFC's two exchanges, DIFC Court decisions, local and national English language news sources and telephone directories are provided here to answer preliminary enquiries and to facilitate the due diligence process.
Requests from regulators and other agencies for non-public information should be directed to the DSFA's Director of International Relations and will be dealt with under existing bi-lateral or multi-lateral protocols.Even in the absence of a Memorandum of Understanding, requests will be dealt with according to the DIFC Regulatory Law and the DFSA's Policy Statement on Confidential Regulatory Information.
From time-to-time, international standard setting and oversight bodies, conduct assessment of the DFSA's regulatory regime. Our aim is to create an environment that is on par with international standards of regulation and represents a best-of-breed of best practices.
IMF and World Bank FSAP
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank (IMF) jointly conduct periodic Financial System Stability Assessments (FSAP) of member states, typically on a three to five year cycle. The purpose of the Assessments is to ensure that a jurisdiction's regulatory and supervisory systems and practices contribute to financial stability. In that regard, the IMF assesses financial regulators' quality and performance, and conformity with recognised international best practice.
There are three oversight bodies that prescribe minimum standards for the Banking, Insurance, and Securities sectors: the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).
The IMF completed an FSAP of the United Arab Emirates on July 27, 2007, with a public report, issued on October 31, 2007. The UAE FSAP included a separate assessment of the DIFC, a separate jurisdiction within the UAE, and the DFSA. The IMF considers the DIFC to be an on-shore jurisdiction.
The FSAP Report states, in pertinent part, that "...the legal framework governing commercial activity in the Centre is well developed, with highly-skilled supervisors and a strong monitoring system in place." Further, the DIFC "...has well defined regulatory and supervisory systems that are on a par with other regional financial centers (such as Singapore and Hong Kong)."
The FSAP included a separate "Detailed Assessment of Observance of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation". The IMF concluded that "The DFSA has established a very impressive set of laws, regulations and rules and policies and procedures for regulation. Its staff is well qualified and work to international best practice standards."
The assessment considered 29 of the 30 IOSCO Principles (one Principle pertaining to payment systems was not applicable), and concluded that the DFSA had "Fully Implemented" 27 Principles and has "Broadly Implemented" the remaining two Principles.
The FSAP did not include a detailed review of the DFSA's implementation of the BCBS Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision or the IAIS Core Principles due to the developing nature of those business sectors in the DIFC at the time of the on-site assessment (early 2007). Accordingly, and in line with international best practice and transparency, we have performed self assessments of adherence to those standards. The self assessments, below, reflect that the DFSA substantially meets these international standards.
Self Assessment on Basel Core Principles
Self Assessment on the IAIS Core Principles
IMF FATF Report
United Arab Emirates: Detailed Assessment Report on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism - September 2008
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend
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Seabiscuit rose to prominence with the help of an unlikely triumvirate: owner Charles Howard, an automobile baron who once declared that "the day of the horse is past"; trainer Tom Smith, a man who "had cultivated an almost mystical communication with horses"; and jockey Red Pollard, who was down on his luck when he charmed a then-surly horse with his calm demeanor and a sugar cube. Hillenbrand details the ups and downs of "team Seabiscuit," from early training sessions to record-breaking victories, and from serious injury to "Horse of the Year"--as well as the Biscuit's fabled rivalry with War Admiral. She also describes the world of horseracing in the 1930s, from the snobbery of Eastern journalists regarding Western horses and public fascination with the great thoroughbreds to the jockeys' torturous weight-loss regimens, including saunas in rubber suits, strong purgatives, even tapeworms.
Along the way, Hillenbrand paints wonderful images: tears in Tom Smith's eyes as his hero, legendary trainer James Fitzsimmons, asked to hold Seabiscuit's bridle while the horse was saddled; critically injured Red Pollard, whose chest was crushed in a racing accident a few weeks before, listening to the San Antonio Handicap from his hospital bed, cheering "Get going, Biscuit! Get 'em, you old devil!"; Seabiscuit happily posing for photographers for several minutes on end; other horses refusing to work out with Seabiscuit because he teased and taunted them with his blistering speed.
Though sometimes her prose takes on a distinctly purple hue ("His history had the ethereal quality of hoofprints in windblown snow"; "The California sunlight had the pewter cast of a declining season"), Hillenbrand has crafted a delightful book. Wire to wire, Seabiscuit is a winner. Highly recommended. --Sunny Delaney


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Seib & Wessel: Building a Budget
WSJ's Damian Paletta says military personnel are starting to worry about possible furloughs due to "sequestration" budget cuts, while President Obama is trying to establish a working relationship with Republicans on the budget.
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Standing up for Down syndrome
HUNTINGTON BEACH — Scott McCall is no stranger to the water.
The 30-year-old grew up in Huntington Beach. He learned to swim at Pacific Sands Cabana Club with his sisters, Jayme and Megan. But McCall always wanted to surf.
He received special lessons at the Surf's Up for Down Syndrome event Friday. McCall was one of several potential surfers with Down syndrome learning from pros and experts near the Huntington Beach Pier.
Former Angels announcer Rex Hudler's Team Up for Down Syndrome, in conjunction with the International Surfing Museum, put on the inaugural event, which also featured live and silent auctions, as well as a banquet at Sandy's Beach Grill.
The sun glistening off the waves wasn't the only radiant scene Friday afternoon. There were smiles galore and laughter from amazement, as adults and adolescents with special needs rode waves.
McCall's father, John, said his son had tried surfing before, but had not been able to stand up. McCall stood up for a bit and caught some waves Friday, said Danny Nichols, his teacher.
"Scott killed it," Nichols said of McCall's sessions. "He did a great job. We paddled into a few waves. He stood up and had good balance. Out of eight or nine waves, he stood on five of them."
Nichols, a former pro who lives in Huntington Beach and owns a silk-screen T-shirt business, found out about the event from Brett Barnes, the owner of Duke's Huntington Beach.
Nichols said he was honored to help out and gained joy from working with people with Down syndrome.
John McCall said he was excited for his son. "I want to get him on the board so we can surf together," he said.
Hudler, a former Major League Baseball player who went on to become the Angels' color man, called the surfing portion of the event the highlight of the day.
Hudler and his wife, Jennifer, have four children. Their 15-year-old, Cade, was born with Down syndrome.
They watched Cade learn and try to surf with all his friends.
"I've been emotional the whole day to see the fun they had out here," Rex Hudler said, standing by the shore. "The typical kids showing them and how much fun they were having was also great. And to see that, given a chance, kids with Down syndrome can do anything. That's why I call it 'up syndrome.' It's not Down syndrome."
He said he took on the "up-syndrome" mentality after he went through "chromosome counseling," a program for families who have a baby with Down syndrome. He said the extra-chromosome abnormality was named after the doctor who discovered it.
"I'm really honored to have a child with Down syndrome," said Rex Hudler, a Tustin resident. "It's OK to have a child with a disability. Let's see what they can do. Dwell on the things they can do. Rejoice on what they can do. That's what makes my life better."
Rex and Jennifer Hudler said Cade has enhanced their lives and motivated them to start Team Up for Down Syndrome, a program for awareness as well as education. The organization also helps those with Down syndrome become independent.
"My other kids know they are special and that they are loved," Rex Hudler said. "But they will all tell you Cade makes a difference in their lives. They look forward to seeing him every morning because they know they are going to get a big hug and a hey-how-you-doing-today. It never gets old."
That unconditional love was seen throughout the night.
One of the highlights of the live auction came when a puppy went up for bid. Lawrence McCutcheon, the former Los Angeles Rams player, won the puppy for $900.
An autographed bat by new Angels star Albert Pujols also went up for bid and was sold for $1,100. Pujols also has a child with Down syndrome. He was not at the event but had the bat shipped to the event for the final item up for bid.
Angels catcher Hank Conger and former MLB pitcher Chuck Finley attended the event, which Rex Hudler called "a celebration for the differences the kids have."
The special surfers were introduced in dramatic fashion in the evening. They entered in slow-rolling woodie cars in front of Sandy's Beach Grill.
The night ended with music from the Chantays.
"It's really touching to see the community come together for the good of those who are a little less fortunate," Jennifer Hudler said. "It really warms your heart."
Those involved planned for the event to be the first of many and for it to grow each year.
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University of Richmond
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|Word of life and the light of knowledge
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The University of Richmond is a private, nonsectarian, liberal arts university located on the border of the city of Richmond and Henrico County, Virginia. The University of Richmond (UR or U of R) is a primarily undergraduate, residential university with approximately 4,350 undergraduate and graduate students in five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, the University of Richmond School of Law and the School of Professional & Continuing Studies.
- 1 History
- 2 Schools
- 3 Undergraduate Academics
- 4 Student life
- 5 Campus
- 6 Athletics
- 7 Alumni
- 8 References
- 9 External links
Founded by Virginia Baptists in 1830 as a manual labor institute for men wishing to become ministers, with instruction begun by the Rev. Edward Baptist, an 1813 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College,[6] the school was incorporated ten years later as Richmond College. After 1834, the Columbia House was the main academic building of Richmond College.[7] During the American Civil War, the entire student body formed a regiment and joined the Confederate army. Richmond College's buildings were used as a hospital for Confederate troops and later as a Union barracks. The college invested all of its funds in Confederate war bonds, and the outcome of the war left it bankrupt. In 1866, James Thomas donated $5,000 to reopen the college. The T.C. Williams School of Law opened in 1870.
In 1894, the college elected Dr. Frederic W. Boatwright president. President Boatwright would serve for 51 years. He is most remembered for raising the funds needed to move the college in 1914 from its original downtown location to a new 350-acre campus in what is now Westhampton area of Richmond, and in doing so created Westhampton College for women. The university's main library, Boatwright Memorial Library, is named in Boatwright's honor. Symbolically, the library and its soaring academic gothic tower occupy the highest spot on the grounds. Its grounds were landscaped in 1913, by Warren H. Manning under the supervision of Charles Gillette.[8]
In conjunction with the move, a new college for women, Westhampton College, opened on the new campus. In 1949, the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business opened, followed by the School of Continuing Studies in 1962. In 1969, when financial issues threatened closing the university or turning it over to the Commonwealth of Virginia, E. Claiborne Robins Sr., a trustee and alumnus, donated $50 million to the university, the largest gift made to an institution of higher education at the time. In constant dollars, it remains among the largest. Robins' goal was to make Richmond one of the best private universities in the country. Today, the university's endowment totals approximately $2.31 billion and ranked 35th among North American university endowments for fiscal year 2014.[1]
During World War II, Richmond was one of 131 colleges and universities nationally that took part in the V-12 Navy College Training Program which offered students a path to a Navy commission.[10]
In 1987, a donation of $20 million by Robert S. Jepson, Jr. facilitated the opening of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies.[11] The school, which opened in 1992, was the first of its kind in the U.S.
In 1990, the academic missions of Richmond and Westhampton Colleges were combined to form the School of Arts and Sciences.
On October 15, 1992, candidates George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot came to campus for the first-ever "town hall" televised presidential debate, viewed by 200 million people worldwide.[12] Addressing a crowd of nearly 9,000, President Obama visited the University of Richmond to present the American Jobs Act on September 11, 2011.[13]
Edward L. Ayers, former dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, is the current president of the University of Richmond. Dr. Ayers was named the ninth president of the University of Richmond on November 10, 2006. He took office on July 1, 2007, and in 2014 announced that he will resign on July 1, 2015.
On, February 23, 2015, the University of Richmond announced to the student body via email that the board of trustees elected Ronald Crutcher as the 10th president of the university. He will take office July 1, 2015.[14]
The Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel, North Court, and Ryland Hall were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.[15][16]
School of Arts & Sciences
All Richmond undergraduate students begin their course work in the School of Arts & Sciences (A&S), which offers 38 majors and 10 concentrations in the arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities. After one full year of study, students may decide to pursue majors in the other undergraduate schools, though 70 percent of students choose to remain in A&S.
Opportunities abound in the School of Art & Sciences, as students have the chance to study abroad and pursue internships or research while gaining an education that will prepare them for a variety of careers or graduate programs.
Robins School of Business
The Robins School of Business was established in 1949 and offers undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs. It is named after alumnus E. Claiborne Robins.
Ranked 12th nationally overall and tied for first in academic quality by BusinessWeek,[17] the Robins School is the only fully accredited, top-ranked undergraduate business school that also is part of a top-ranked liberal arts university. In the 2009 BusinessWeek review of part-time MBA programs, the Robins school ranked 3rd in the mid-Atlantic region and 17th nationwide.[18]
Jepson School of Leadership Studies
The Jepson School of Leadership Studies was founded to address a perceived need in the modern world for the academic study of leadership. The school blends a curriculum of economics, history, literature, philosophy, politics, psychology and religion so that students can learn conceptual tools that support the exercise of leadership in varied settings.
School of Law
Chartered in 1840, Richmond College was only 30 years old when it added a Law Department. The initial years were very successful for the new Law Department but during the difficult financial times that followed the Civil War, legal education was intermittent at Richmond College until 1890. In that year, the family of the late T.C. Williams, Sr., endowed a Professorship of Law, thus assuring the continuous teaching of law at Richmond College. The Law School was granted membership in the Association of American Law Schools in 1930 and now enrolls approximately 500 full-time students and has 4,300 active alumni.
School of Professional and Continuing Studies
The School of Professional and Continuing Studies offers degree and certificate programs, enrichment opportunities, professional training, and college course work for part-time and non-traditional students of all ages. A variety of evening programs with credit and non-credit courses make it possible for those with busy schedules to further their education or explore new interests.
Undergraduate Academics
All students must complete general education requirements as part of the liberal arts curriculum. These requirements include a freshman seminar that all first-year students must complete. Other general education requirements include expository writing, wellness, foreign language, and one class each in six fields of study.[19]
Richmond offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations in three undergraduate schools — the School of Arts and Sciences, the Robins School of Business, and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies.[20] The School of Continuing Studies, primarily an evening school focused on part-time adult students, offers additional degree programs in selected areas.[21]
The University of Richmond admitted 32 percent of applicants for the class of 2015.[22] The 788-member class of 2015 has a middle 50 percent range SAT I scores of 1930-2140.[23]
In its "America's Best Colleges 2014" issue, U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond 25th among national liberal arts colleges.[24] U.S. News & World Report also ranked Richmond second among "up-and-coming" liberal arts colleges,[25] and as the 9th best value among national liberal arts colleges.[26] Kiplinger ranked Richmond 11th among the "Best Private Colleges" in the U.S. for 2013, leaving three Ivy League Universities behind in the top 20.[27] Richmond was ranked 8th by SmartMoney in the category "Best Private Colleges of 2011", leaving two Ivy League Universities behind in the top 10.[28] BusinessWeek ranked the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business as the 12th best undergraduate program in the nation in 2009.[17] The Princeton Review named Richmond No. 14 for Financial Aid, No. 13 for Best Career Services and No. 17 for Most Beautiful Campus in its 2013 edition of "The Best 376 Colleges".[29] In 2015, Time magazine's Money section named Richmond among "the top 10 colleges with the most generous financial aid."[30]
The University of Richmond's name leads some to believe that it is a public institution drawing students primarily from within Virginia. However, only about 15 percent of UR's undergraduate students are from Virginia.[31] The University of Richmond draws many students from the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, but also from across the country and abroad.[31]
Financial aid
Richmond administers a generous financial aid program, with more than 60 percent of all students receiving some form of financial assistance. Richmond offers a need-blind admissions policy that does not consider an applicant's ability to pay in the admission decision, and it pledges to meet 100 percent of an admitted domestic student's demonstrated need. Richmond also offers 50 merit-based, full tuition scholarships to students in each entering class (approximately 1 out of every 15 students). Richmond also caps student loan debt depending on the year of the student. A senior has the highest cap at $7,500 per year, whereas a freshman cannot take a loan more than $5,500. Recently, to encourage enrollment from Virginia residents, admitted students from Virginia with family incomes of $60,000 or less receive full-tuition/room and board financial aid packages without loans. Richmond's financial aid program is due, in no small part, to its endowment of over $2 billion, placing it within the top 35 nationally among college and university endowments.
Student research
The University of Richmond offers numerous research opportunities for students. In addition to research-based courses, independent studies, and practicums in most disciplines, many special opportunities exist for students to participate in close research collaborations with faculty. Student research occurs in all academic areas, including the arts, sciences, social sciences, and other fields. Notably, the University recently received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation for its mathematics program to sponsor student research commencing May 2007.[32] The University of Richmond is listed in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2008" issue as one of 35 (out of 2,500) "schools with outstanding examples of academic programs that are believed to lead to student success" in the area of "undergraduate research/creative projects."[33][34] The Richmond Research Institute provides information on undergraduate research opportunities as well as numerous examples of student research videos, publications, posters, and abstracts.[citation needed]
Student life
Richmond has over 275 student organizations. Student groups include those devoted to:
- Academic interests: (Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key International Honour Society, Women Involved in Learning and Living, Model United Nations),
- Student government: (Richmond College Student Government Association and Westhampton College Government Association)
- Media: (The Collegian, student newspaper published since 1914; Forum Magazine, a student magazine published in 2013; WDCE, campus radio station; The Messenger, annual arts and literary magazine);
- Community service: (Bonner Scholars, Habitat for Humanity, Alpha Phi Omega, Volunteer Action Council (VAC)),
- Intramural athletics
- Club sports: (Richmond Crew, Richmond Ice Hockey Club, Richmond Men's and Women's Soccer, Richmond Co-Ed Swimming, Richmond Synchronized Swimming, Richmond Quidditch, Ultimate Frisbee Club, University of Richmond Rugby Football Club)
- Religion: The Office of the Chaplaincy is home to 18 different campus ministries and hosts many different services and events for staff, faculty, and students. The mission of the Office of the Chaplaincy is to "Inspire generous faith and engage the heart of the University." [35]
- Performing arts: (including four a cappella groups: The Octāves, Choeur du Roi, The Sirens, and Off The Cuff; and a student run Improv Comedy Troupe, Subject to Change, which performs free shows on campus several times a year and has also performed at festivals across the mid-Atlantic)
- Culture and diversity: (Ngoma African Dance Company, Multicultural Student Union, SASD for the GLBTQ community, Russian and Slavic Cultural Organization, Cultural Advisors)
Richmond also has an active Greek life with 16 national fraternities and sororities. The fraternities include Theta Chi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Order, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha and the founding chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. The sororities are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Pi Beta Phi. About 50 percent of the women and over 30 percent of the men participate in the Greek system.
The Upsilon Gamma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was the first historically black fraternity to be chartered on Richmond's campus.
From 1990–2003, the Shanghai Quartet served as quartet-in-residence at UR, and their relationship with the university continues with their roles as Distinguished Visiting Artists. In 2004, contemporary music sextet eighth blackbird (spelled in all lowercase) was named ensemble-in-residence. Camp Concert Hall, located on campus, is a favorite recording venue for National Public Radio.
Noted University of Richmond traditions include: an honor code administered by student honor councils;[36] Investiture and Proclamation Night, ceremonies for first year men and women to reflect on their next four years;[37] Ring Dance, a dance held at the Jefferson Hotel by the junior class women;[37] and Pig Roast, a large annual event held during the spring semester which draws significant gatherings of current students and alumni to the fraternity lodges and have featured musical acts such as Flo Rida and Afroman.[38][39]
International education
In the past decade, the university has sought to develop a stronger international focus. International students from about 70 countries represent about 7 percent of the student body. Approximately half of undergraduate students participate in one of 78 study abroad programs offered by the university. Other international programs include Global House, a residential program housed in Keller Hall, and an international film series. Alumna Carole Weinstein recently donated $9 million toward the construction of a new building on campus, opened in the fall of 2010, dedicated to international education.[40]
The University of Richmond's campus consists of Script error: No such module "convert". in a suburban setting on the western edge of the city. Most of the campus lies within the city limits; a small section of the south campus, including the Special Programs Building (home to the student health center and the campus police), intramural sports fields, and most of the campus apartments, lies within Henrico County.[41] The university has, with few exceptions, remained true to the original architectural plans for the campus — red brick buildings in a collegiate gothic style set around shared open lawns. Many of the original buildings, including Jeter Hall and North Court, both residence halls, and Ryland Hall, the original administration building and library for Richmond College, were designed by Ralph Adams Cram in 1910. Cram, a noted institutional architect, also designed buildings for Princeton, Cornell, Rice, and Williams, among other universities. Warren H. Manning, a former apprentice to Frederick Law Olmsted, designed the original landscape plan. The overall effect of the gothic architecture set amid a landscape of pines, rolling hills, and Westhampton Lake, is intimate and tranquil. In 2000, the campus was recognized by The Princeton Review as the most beautiful in the United States.[42]
The University of Richmond campus was used to film portions of the pilot of the ABC TV series Commander in Chief, and lead character Mackenzie Allen (played by Geena Davis) served as chancellor of a fictionalized University of Richmond prior to her election as Vice President of the United States. Much of the movie Cry_Wolf was filmed on the Westhampton side of campus, with several dormitories, including South Court, North Court, and Keller Hall, serving as locations. An episode of the television show Dawson's Creek was filmed on campus, which served as an unnamed "beautiful Ivy League campus." The filming itself took place in locations throughout the campus, even including rowing on Westhampton Lake.
The University of Richmond owns the former Reynolds Metals Executive Office Building, a gift-purchase from Alcoa in 2001. Located a few miles from campus, the Script error: No such module "convert". building was designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft and opened in 1958. The building, which incorporates nearly 1.4 million pounds of aluminum, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It currently serves as the headquarters of Altria Group and its subsidiary, Philip Morris USA, which lease it from the university.[43] In early 2001, the university finalized the purchase of Script error: No such module "convert". of land in eastern Goochland County, a few miles from the main campus. The land is currently used for biology research, but future uses could include intramural athletic fields.[44]
The University of Richmond campus is home to the Virginia Governor's School for Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities during the summer.[45]
UR Downtown
The university also operates UR Downtown, a downtown campus of sorts occupying leased space within a larger building at 626 East Broad street. Despite its small size, UR Downtown hosts the Richmond on Broad café (owned and operated by the university), a mixed-purpose lower-level, art gallery spaces, offices, two classrooms, and a conference room. Located in the city's Arts District, UR Downtown also participates in the monthly art festival, First Fridays. Moreover, the space hosts multiple exhibits each year, often in collaboration with local organizations. The UR Downtown conference room is also home to an original 1956 sgraffito style mural by Hans E. Gassman, created for the bank that occupied the building in the past. Other than art, UR Downtown serves as a VITA site, providing free tax assistance to low-income families. The spaces inside UR Downtown are made available to advocacy and non-profit organizations in need of meeting space. The Caricco Center for Pro Bono law service, the Richmond Families Initiative, and Partners in the Arts also operate out of UR Downtown.[46]
The University won its first NCAA national championship in any sport on December 19, 2008 when the Spiders football team defeated the Montana Grizzlies, 24–7, in the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship. Richmond was ranked 23rd in men's basketball at one point during the 2009–10 season. During its 2010 season the Richmond Men's Cross Country team placed 24th at the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. The 2010-11 Richmond Spiders men's basketball team won the 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament, earning the team a spot in the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. The Spiders fell to Kansas in the Sweet Sixteen.
- ^ a b "2014 NACUBO Endowment Study" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
- ^ University of Richmond Fall 2011 Profile
- ^ a b c University of Richmond 2014–15 Fact Book: Enrollment
- ^ University of Richmond Communications Style Guide: Colors
- ^ "Did You Know? — The UR spider: A 'bite' of history". news.richmond.edu. September 1, 2012.
- ^ Brinkley, John (1994). On This Hill: A narrative history of Hampden-Sydney College, 1774-1994. Hampden-Sydney. p. 74. ISBN 1-886356-06-8.
- ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (March 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Columbia" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
- ^ Library of Virginia: About the Charles F. Gillette Photograph Collection
- ^ "Arader Galleries Iconic College Views", Rummell, Richard, Littig & Co. 1915
- ^ "V-12 Program". Richmond, Virginia: University of Richmond. 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ^ Robert Jepson is slated to speak at commencement
- ^ Image vs. Substance (Remembering 1992: A history—and campus—altering debate)
- ^ President Obama Speaks at UR
- ^ Rector's Message: University of Richmond richmond.edu. Retrieved February 2015
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/06/13 through 5/10/13. National Park Service. 2013-05-17.
- ^ History and Architecture of the University of Richmond, 1834-1977
- ^ a b Robins School of Business jumps to No. 12 among America's top undergraduate programs in 2009 BusinessWeek rankings
- ^ The Best Part-Time Business Schools: University of Richmond (Robins) – BusinessWeek
- ^ University of Richmond: General Education
- ^ University of Richmond: Majors, Minors and Concentrations
- ^ School of Continuing Studies: Evening School
- ^ University of Richmond: First Year Student Profile
- ^ University of Richmond: First Year Student Profile: Test Scores
- ^ U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges 2014: Liberal Arts Colleges
- ^ U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges 2011: Up-and-Coming Colleges Offer Top Colleges New Competition (Page 2)
- ^ U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges 2014: Best Values: Liberal Arts Colleges
- ^ Kiplinger's Best Private Colleges of 201 3
- ^ SmartMoney college rankings gauge 'value' of public, private schools
- ^ Princeton Review Rankings and Lists 2013
- ^ Money's Top Ten Colleges with the Most Generous Financial Aid
- ^ a b University of Richmond: First Year Student Profile, Geographic Distribution
- ^ National Science Foundation Awards $1.49 Million Grant to University of Richmond Math Department
- ^ USNews.com: America's Best Colleges 2008: Academic Programs
- ^ USNews.com: America's Best Colleges 2008: Undergraduate research / creative projects
- ^ "About Us". Office of the Chaplaincy.
- ^ University of Richmond Honor Councils
- ^ a b University of Richmond: Campus Traditions
- ^ [1]
- ^ thecollegianur.com
- ^ Carole Weinstein donates $9 million to create International Center at University of Richmond
- ^ Compare this online UR campus map with the City of Richmond's official parcel map.
- ^ University of Richmond Quick Facts
- ^ Philip Morris USA Headquarters to Relocate from New York to University of Richmond's Alcoa-Reynolds Building
- ^ University purchases land in Goochland, Richmond Matters: February 21, 2001
- ^ Governor's School for Humanities and Visual & Performing Arts
- ^ UR Downtown
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American financial institutions have taken a grievous hit to their reputation in recent years. As a result, the trust and admiration of their stakeholders has grown disappearingly small.
Dix & Eaton, a 60-year-old, Cleveland-based communications consultancy, recently identified nine critical value factors that drive the reputation of financial institutions, and ranked the nation's 10 largest bank holding companies in terms of each.
The drivers were weighted according to the importance each was given in the analysis. The top five in terms of their influence on reputation:
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1. Citigroup
2. Goldman Sachs
3. JPMorgan Chase
4. Bank of America
5. Wells Fargo
6. The Bank of New York Mellon
7. Morgan Stanley
8. HSBC North America Holdings
9. U.S. Bancorp
10. MetLife
1. Bank of America
2. JPMorgan Chase
3. Wells Fargo
4. Citigroup
5. Goldman Sachs
6. Morgan Stanley
8. Bank of New York Mellon
9. MetLife
10. U.S. Bancorp
1. Citigroup
2. Bank of America
3. Wells Fargo
4. JPMorgan Chase
5. Goldman Sachs
6. MetLife
7. Bank of New York Mellon
8. U.S. Bancorp
9. Morgan Stanley
1. Bank of America
2. JPMorgan Chase
3. Wells Fargo
4. Citigroup
5. Goldman Sachs
7. MetLife
8. U.S. Bancorp
9. Bank of New York Mellon
10. Morgan Stanley
1. Citigroup
2. Bank of America
3. Wells Fargo
4. Goldman Sachs
5. JPMorgan Chase
7. U.S. Bancorp
8. Morgan Stanley
9. MetLife
10. Bank of New York Mellon
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