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Ten Mathematicians Who Recognized God's Hand In Their Work (Part 2), Dale Mcintyre

ACMS Conference Proceedings 2017

Scottish philosopher David Hume (1711-1776) once observed that "Whoever is moved by faith to assent to [the Christian religion], is conscious of a continued miracle in his own person, which subverts all the principles of his understanding, and gives him a determination to believe what is most contrary to custom and experience." Evidently Hume's cynical pronouncement did not apply to Descartes, Newton, Riemann, and other profound thinkers who believed God had commissioned and equipped them to glorify Him in their pursuit of truth through mathematics - And based on their extraordinary achievements the principles of their understanding do not appear …

Volume 20, No. 2 (April 2017), Office Of Alumni Engagement, Bryant University

Bryant University Alumni Bulletin (2004-)

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Why The History Of Cuny Matters: Using The Cuny Digital History Archive To Teach Cuny’S Past, Stephen Brier

Publications and Research

This article describes the newly launched CUNY Digital History Archive (CDHA), a project of the American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning at the CUNY Graduate Center. The CDHA is designed to provide open, online access to a rich array of digitized historical sources that detail the important history of the City University of New York (CUNY). The article reviews that history, focusing on the postwar expansion of the city’s tuition free municipal college system and the subsequent birth of the CUNY system in 1961. CUNY’s growth helped launch a student-led fight for open admissions at various CUNY campuses …

Spectrum, Volume 38, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: A new student organization making a difference, Greek Life Gives -- Sacred Heart debuts parent council -- Breast cancer presentation aimed to spread awareness -- Yale university changes name of controversial college -- Delta Tau Delta breaking the silence -- Zeta Tau Alpha supports fight against breast cancer -- Performing Arts department welcomes prospective students -- Equestrian team reining regional championships -- Woman's gold gets national pre-season recognition

Spectrum, Volume 38, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: First annual College of Arts and Science Conference -- Appointment of Betsy Devos sparks controversy -- The dance and choir programs upcoming events -- Woman's bowling looking for strong finish -- Men's volleyball set for big season

Orientation Is Key For First-Year Students, Mary O'Rawe

Other resources

The focus on college drop-out rates, particularly in first year, and debates around fees and funding, remind us to consider why students find it so difficult to make the transition from secondary school to higher education.

So how can incoming students prepare themselves to make the best academic transition? This article present a series of useful points for students and parents in preparing for success in a college learning environment.

Ryan Matura Library Annual Report, 2017, Peter Gavin Ferriby

Library Annual Report

The annual report reflects the academic year 2016-2017.