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News@McDaniel 02/24/09
  • MySpace profiles subject of new research
  • Seniors will give back through Teach for America
  • Babies bring textbooks to life
  • Theatre students stage 'Amadeus'
  • Honors lecture focuses on liberal arts education
  • Professor's credo on teaching published
  • Phi Beta Kappa scholar to discuss coexistence of species
  • Former CIA analyst discusses U.S. policy in Afghanistan, Pakistan
  • Sports Wrap
  • Hill Happenings
MySpace profiles subject of new research
A student-faculty research project that taps into the growing interest in social networking sites is an example of the unique collaborations that provide the chance to delve into a myriad of subjects and questions, including matters of the heart. » Full Story
Seniors will give back through Teach for America
Seniors April Curley and Jennifer Beckwith have been best friends since sixth grade. This summer, they will add the prestigious Teach for America corps to the long list of activities, accomplishments and life-changing experiences they’ve shared. » Full Story
Babies bring textbooks to life
For students taking the Child and Adolescent Development course, terms such as “early friendships,” “emotions/social referencing” and “motor skills” take on new meaning when squirming toddlers show up for class. » Full Story
Theatre students stage 'Amadeus'
In this funny and intriguing production, about two dozen McDaniel students immerse themselves in a story that chronicles composer Antonio Salieri’s struggles with the growing genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. » Full Story
Honors lecture focuses on liberal arts education
Nicolas Proctor, a History professor at Simpson College in Iowa, will present the McDaniel College Honors lecture, “Obscene, Unwanted, and Provocative: My Education in the Liberal Arts,” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 on campus in McDaniel Lounge. » Full Story
Professor's credo on teaching published
Ira G. Zepp, professor emeritus of Religious Studies, explores diverse definitions of the art of teaching and examines the “intimacy of human relationships” in pursuit of wisdom in “Pedagogy of the Heart,” his recently published book. » Full Story
Phi Beta Kappa scholar to discuss coexistence of species
Anthropologist Anna Tsing’s lecture ushers audiences into a world where species live not just for themselves but also in relation to each other. » Full Story
Former CIA analyst discusses U.S. policy in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Former CIA analyst Melvin A. Goodman will discuss U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan during a Great Decisions lecture at noon March 2 in McDaniel Lounge at McDaniel College. » Full Story
Sports Wrap
Sophomore Brock Glotfelty wins heavyweight championship, men’s and women’s basketball and indoor track head for Centennial Conference championships while wrestling and swimming place third and seventh in conference action. For complete coverage of Green Terror athletics, go to the Green Terror athletics site. » Full Story
Hill Happenings
Read on for events on the Hill in the coming weeks. » Full Story
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