Kalonymous Kalman Shapira was an influential Polish Rabbi murdered by the Nazis in the Trawniki concentration camp. Before the war, Rabbi Shapira published a respected book on learning titled Chovas haTalmidim, which roughly translates to The Student’s Obligation.
A reader (and religious studies ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 1:25PM
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Japanese women are well known for their slim, healthy, and toned figures. While genetics almost certainly plays a role, many claim that their morning ritual may also be helping them stay healthier. Put simply, most Japanese women drink water immediat ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 1:22PM
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Audrey Watters shared this link to a ProPublica Series, Machine Bias, with a post on understanding Facebook and all that they know about us. I was particularly interested in the Chrome plugin that lets you know what Facebook thinks you like. They are ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 1:19PM
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Colin Kaepernick is a multi-millionaire, NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He recently made headlines by refusing to stand for the U.S. National Anthem before the start of NFL games. Lot of people have impassioned opinions on the accepta ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 1:18PM
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You know those people who are good at, like, everything? We all know someone who seems like a master at everything they touch. They’re always trying something new and magically excelling at it.
While I’m definitely not one of those people, I continue to try new things even if I’m bad at them. W ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 1:15PM
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We are excited to announce the launch of the 10th edition of the Google Online Marketing Challenge! Professor and student registrations for the 2017 GOMC are now open.
What is GOMC?
GOMC is an annual global online marketing competition for students from higher education institutions aroun ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 1:08PM
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Economics has been a crutch for some Republicans who want to convince themselves that, of two hated candidates, Donald Trump is the one who shares most of their values. He doesn’t like taxes—boy, does he not like taxes—and he doesn’t like regulation, ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 12:51PM
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There are a lot of amazing benefits to being more present and mindful, but one of my favorites is this: you’re not missing the beauty and joy of the present moment.
Being present also helps you to see when you are feeling fear or resistance, uncertainty or the urge to procrastinate, anger or rese ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 12:32PM
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I’m packing for a weekend getaway as I type this, which has inspired me to write an “Every Day Carry” (EDC) tech guide for weekend getaways. You don’t need to carry a lot in order to be prepared for a weekend away. In fact, pocket clutter is real and ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 12:30PM
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The ease of applying to dozens of schools with just one click is problematic for students—and universities.
Over the last decade, the internet has made it much easier for students to apply to college, especially thanks to services like the “Common App.” For the nearly 700 schools now part o ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 12:27PM
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“So, what do you do?” I asked the young blond woman sitting next to me at dinner at a networking event.
“I am a researcher at a biotech startup in Cambridge. I have been working there for 2 years and I love it. I started after I got my Masters.”
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Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 12:25PM
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Graduate study entails a great deal of reading. This is true across all disciplines. How do you remember what you've read? Without a system for recording and recalling the information you've obtained, the time you spend reading will be wasted. Here a ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 12:20PM
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Someone clever once said, “A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your step as you walk the tightrope of life." My name is Paula, and I am in my second year of a PhD in Management at NEOMA Business School (Paris, Reims), while residing (and working full-time) in the US. So ...
Posted Tuesday, October 18th 2016 at 12:17PM
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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Legend is the featured speaker at a get-out-the-vote event at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio (October 9, 2016)
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Posted Monday, October 17th 2016 at 3:42PM
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White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
2016 National HBCU Week Conference
HBCUs: Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability
Date: October 23-26, 2016
Location: Renaissance Arlington Capital View, 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA 22202
Fre ...
Posted Monday, October 17th 2016 at 3:18PM
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Miss UVI, Che-Raina Warner, 2016-2017 queen of the University of the Virgin Islands, used her extraordinary grace, intelligence and talent with the spoken word to win the title of Miss National Black College Alumni (NBCA) Hall of Fame – becoming the second Miss UVI to achieve that distinguished hono ...
Posted Monday, October 17th 2016 at 3:12PM
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Besides the fact that Drake is your biggest fan.
By Leanna Commins
1. Homecoming is absolutely epic. Although it certainly isn¡¦t the most important part of your university experience, having a homecoming that everyone flocks to ...
Posted Monday, October 17th 2016 at 12:17PM
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Alabama A&M quarterback De'Angelo Ballard and running back Jordan Bentley, and Alcorn State linebacker Darien Anderson and running back De'Lance Turner have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference for their outstanding performances du ...
Posted Monday, October 17th 2016 at 11:55AM
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AUGUSTA, GA – On Monday, October 17, Paine College will welcome the DNC “Forward Together” Tour bus at 2 pm as it continues to cross the country working to mobilize women, students, millennial voters, and minorities encouraging them to register and v ...
Posted Monday, October 17th 2016 at 11:40AM
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Hampton, Va. -- Hampton Players & Company presents Happy Ending and Day of Absence, in the Little Theatre of Armstrong Hall on the Campus of Hampton University on Friday, October 21, 2016 and Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 8:00 p.m., with a Sunday mat ...
Posted Monday, October 17th 2016 at 11:37AM
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HBCUConnect.com - Your Diversity Recruitment Solution!
Since 1999, as one of the nation's largest African American professional organizations with over 1.2 million members, it has been our priority to help connect companies to the top graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities acr ...
Posted Friday, October 14th 2016 at 1:30PM
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In You Have a Brain: A Teen’s Guide to Think Big, Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of Thinking Big — Talent, Honesty, Insight, Niceness, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth learning, and God —and presents the stories of people who demonstrated tho ...
Posted Thursday, October 13th 2016 at 4:14PM
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On November 11-12, 2016 Dillard University will host two (2) on campus events for our prospective high school and transfer students. Prospective students will be able to learn about our academic programs, speak with current students, faculty and staff, discuss financial aid and scholarship opportuni ...
Posted Thursday, October 13th 2016 at 4:05PM
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The National Science Foundation has awarded Jackson State University a five-year $6 million grant to study bio-resource materials for sustainable food, energy and water resource development.
JSU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is collab ...
Posted Thursday, October 13th 2016 at 3:56PM
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