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Humanities Alive and Well

Marvin Krislov

The New York Times October 31 front-page story, 鈥淚nterest in the Humanities Fading, Colleges Worry,鈥 made some valid points, but gave short shrift to the purpose, health, and value of humanities in higher education. So I wrote a letter to the editor.

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Civil vs. Incivil Discourse

Marvin Krislov

Political discourse at its best involves an exchange of ideas and an attempt to understand different points of view. For this to happen, people need to articulate their ideas and listen to the ideas of others.

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Shaping the Modern Mind

Communications Staff

鈥淗ow do we turn vicious cycles into virtuous circles?鈥 asks Professor David Orr. 鈥淗ow do we shape the modern mind?鈥 Orr will discuss those topics on Friday, November 8, when he delivers the campus'

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West Lecture Hall Renamed

Communications Staff

The large lecture hall on the Science Center鈥檚 first floor has gone by the name West Lecture Hall鈥攂ecause it's on the west side of the building鈥攅ver since the center was completed in 2002. Now the room has an official name鈥攖he Nancy Schrom Dye Lecture Hall.

Presidents Krislov and Dye

Envisioning Carbon Neutrality

Cynthia Nickoloff

Participants in the November 2 From Coal to Carbon Neutrality workshop will be doing just what the event鈥檚 name suggests鈥攚orking. During the program, they鈥檒l develop projects and action items to help 91直播 achieve carbon neutrality鈥攁ll while enjoying free food, a little entertainment, and prizes.

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Open Enrollment Is Drawing to a Close

Awura Ferguson Osei

Thursday, October 31, is the last day for faculty and staff to sign up for 2014 health care and other benefits. Human Resources offers a few tips for completing the process.