Simpsonian, Simpson College, Ia
6 hours ago by Jillian Bishop/Staff Writer
Approximately 20 percent of Simpson students continue into graduate school after graduating.
Students who plan on attending graduate school should plan accordingly in their junior and senior years.
"Most students choose to go on to graduate or professional school because it has a direct relationship to their career vocational path," Jim Thorius, vice president for student development, said.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
3 hours ago by Eleni Zimiles
On Tuesday night, I was at home in Brooklyn, and I was running late. I had tried for a good hour to put together a business casual outfit that I could move in and heels that would make me look less like a stump but also not be my death sentence. My parent's printer wasn't working, and my sister's wasn't working either.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
3 hours ago by Nia Jonesz
It started out as a drip. Then continual puddles of water turned into a flood of controversy for the University of Michigan-Dearborne.
The campus, which has a student population that is nearly 10 percent Muslim, was seeing the affect of the Muslims' traditional foot washing before prayer.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
9 hours ago by Ryan Boetel
University of Nebraska football's consecutive sellout streak extended to 296 straight games last Saturday, serving as a testament to the claim Cornhusker fans make about being the "best fans in college football."
The Times-Delphic, Drake University, IA
19 hours ago by Peter Zemansky
Harvard. Yale. Princeton. Drake University beat them all this past weekend by winning first place at the Harvard Invitational over some of the top teams in the country.
Drake's top team, Drake 488, beat out several Ivy League schools as well as Big 10 powerhouses and West Coast giants.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
19 hours ago by Derek Wehrwein
Ryan Anderson says Minnesota State has some explaining to do. Mary Dowd, meanwhile, wants to clear up what she calls confusion and misinformation.
The point of contention?
Procedural changes to MSU's drug and alcohol policy, which now subjects students cited for off-campus violations to on-campus sanctions.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
19 hours ago by By Brendan Stiles - The Daily Iowan
UPDATED - 11/15/08 - 4:46 P.M.
In what turned out to a slugfest at Kinnick Stadium, the Iowa Hawkeyes held off a late Purdue rally and defeated the Boilermakers on Senior Day, 22-17. The win puts Iowa at 7-4 and in clear position now for a 13th game this winter.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
1 day ago by Regina Zilbermints - The Daily Iowan
UPDATED - 11/13/08 - 1:35 P.M.
Authorities confirmed UI oboe professor Mark Weiger was found dead at his home Wednesday afternoon, and the cause of death appears to be suicide.
SDSU Collegian, South Dakota State, SD
1 day ago by Ruth Brown
Research companies may soon be hurrying to move to the new Innovation Campus research park project in Brookings.
The campus is made up of 125 acres of state-owned land that will soon be used for research and businesses. It is expected that by the end of 2009 there may be anywhere from four to six buildings, and following this, another two to three buildings per year, said Van Fishback, chair of the Growth Partnership and president and CEO of Fishback Financial Corporation.
The Times-Delphic, Drake University, IA
1 day ago by Matt Nelson
Drake's Jazz Ensemble I performed for a large audience Tuesday in the Harmon Fine Arts Center as part of the Fred and Patty Turner Inaugural Jazz Concert.
The night of music honored retired McDonald's CEO and Drake alumnus Fred Turner for his million-dollar endowment toward Drake jazz studies.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
1 day ago by David Hertz
In the wake of the college's losses in the economic crisis, four tenure-track hiring searches and a proposal to increase the frequency of faculty sabbaticals have been postponed.
President Brian Rosenberg and Provost Kathleen Murray notified the faculty on Monday that they were halting two of the 17 searches for new tenure-track professors this year.
SDSU Collegian, South Dakota State, SD
1 day ago by Amy Poppinga
It is probably hard for many SDSU students to believe that hate exists on their campus. One SDSU group recently came face-to-face with the proof that it does. A couple of weeks ago, the Gay- Straight Alliance (GSA) found a Facebook group that directly attacked one of its members.
SDSU Collegian, South Dakota State, SD
1 day ago by Ethan Swanson
An inviting buffet banquet, cultural songs and dances and an around-the- world fashion show were all part of International Night 2008. The event was held Nov. 9 in the Volstorff Ballroom and was hosted by the International Relations Club.
The few hours of presentation were the result of much planning and prep work.
Minnesota State University Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
1 day ago by Derek Wehrwein
One person wanted beer in the Centennial Student Union. Another lamented the lack of cute guys on campus.
The Minnesota State Student Association probably can't do much about those two issues. But the MSSA's "Got A Gripe" campaign still produced a variety of helpful feedback on issues it can do something about - or at least take seriously.
Simpsonian, Simpson College, Ia
2 days ago by Peter Kaspari/Staff Writer
Faculty members at Simpson College and elsewhere go on sabbaticalto study in their various fields as a way to improve the way they teach and to develop their skills.
While sabbatical can be beneficial to a professor's teaching career, a sometimes unfortunate drawback to the situation is their inability to interact with their advisees.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
2 days ago by Mike Bell and Judy Rydberg
A crowd of religion, history and philosophy scholars gathered Thursday in the Thompson Alumni Center to preview an episode of the History Channel's "The Naked Archaeologist."
The presentation was part of the 10th annual Batchelder Biblical Archaeology Conference, which featured three days of lectures on discoveries of the ancient world in and around Jerusalem.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
2 days ago by Tom McCauley
Drivers on Dodge Street Saturday might have heard protestors chanting: "What do we want?" "Equality!" "When do we want it?" Now!"
UNO alumnus Dave Steinbeck led cheers at the Memorial Park Bridge Saturday afternoon as part of a rally against the recently passed Proposition 8, a California state amendment that denies gay couples the right to marry.
The Times-Delphic, Drake University, IA
3 days ago by Tyler O'Neil
Inclement weather has pushed back the construction deadline for the 28th Street and Carpenter Avenue project over a week but the project will still be completed in time for the Drake Relays, said Facilities Operations Manager Mark Chambers late last week.
The project was funded by the Department of Transportation, and, as a result, the construction guidelines stipulate that the company working on the project must be given up to two rain days each time it rains.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
3 days ago by Scott Stewart
After new results were tabulated Friday, Democrat Barack Obama seems to have captured Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, earning him one of Nebraska's five electoral votes, according to unofficial returns.
The victory marked the first time in modern history that a state has split its electoral votes, as only Nebraska and Maine award a portion of their electoral votes based on the winner of each individual Congressional district.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
4 days ago by Andrea Vasquez
A month after Kearney native Joe Chavanu turned 18, the recent high school graduate headed west and moved to San Diego. He planned to live there for a year - long enough to become a California resident - before starting school there.
Soon Chavanu joined a local band as a drummer and enjoyed the life as a performer.
Manitou Messenger, St. Olaf College, MN
5 days ago by Eric Anderson
For years, many more people have tried to attend St. Olaf's renowned Christmas Festival than tickets are available. It's the case every fall, but this year, one group is upset that President David Anderson '74 decided their members could not receive tickets.
Manitou Messenger, St. Olaf College, MN
5 days ago by Paula Skaggs
Nov. 4 was a day of change across the nation: the day that United States would finally pick its next president, the day Americans could get their voices heard, and - at least across the St. Olaf campus - the day that Stav Hall would go trayless.
Simpsonian, Simpson College, Ia
6 days ago by Tyler Larson/Staff Writer
Simpson College offers its students many national and international study options, allowing them to learn from countries such as Thailand, France and Spain.
"We are always interested in looking for other international programs," International Education Coordinator Jay Wilkinson said.
The Mac Weekly, Macalester College, MN
6 days ago by Marissa Warden and Matt Won
University of Phoenix Counselors at the University of Phoenix will receive $1.9 million in a settlement for their lawsuit charging that the university and the Apollo Group, Inc. discriminated against employees who were not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Daily Iowan, University of Iowa, IA
6 days ago by The Daily Iowan -- Regina Zilbermints
UPDATED - 11/14/08 - 10:48 P.M.
The Johnson County medical examiner's office ruled UI oboe Professor Mark Weiger's death a suicide, saying the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said this morning.
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