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Law School News: Rwu Law Remembers Sarah Weddington 12/30/2021, Michael M. Bowden Dec 2021

Law School News: Rwu Law Remembers Sarah Weddington 12/30/2021, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Why Secular Society Desperately Needs The Recognition Of Religious Holidays, Bruce Ledewitz Dec 2021

Why Secular Society Desperately Needs The Recognition Of Religious Holidays, Bruce Ledewitz

Ledewitz Papers

Published scholarship collected from academic journals, law reviews, newspaper publications & online periodicals.


Brian Schoen Publishes Chapter In Cambridge History Of America In The World, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Dec 2021

Brian Schoen Publishes Chapter In Cambridge History Of America In The World, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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How Should The Law Adjust To The Rittenhouse Verdict?, Bruce Ledewitz Dec 2021

How Should The Law Adjust To The Rittenhouse Verdict?, Bruce Ledewitz

Newspaper Columns

Collected biweekly contributions to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site.


2022 Baker Peace Conference | Technology And Freedom: A Brave New World, On Feb. 24-25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Dec 2021

2022 Baker Peace Conference | Technology And Freedom: A Brave New World, On Feb. 24-25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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History Of Libraries In The Islamic Period, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Aisyah As-Salafiyah, Dewi Rahmi Dec 2021

History Of Libraries In The Islamic Period, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Aisyah As-Salafiyah, Dewi Rahmi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to chart the evolution of libraries in Islamic civilization from the period of the Khulafaur-Rashidun to the Ottoman Caliphate. Using a qualitative historical approach, this study delves into the history of Islamic libraries throughout various periods of Islamic authority. The findings of this study reveal that the development of Islamic library civilization can be separated into numerous distinct phases, some of which correspond to the caliphate period. Almost all libraries in the Islamic era were waqf-based. This study is divided into thirteen periods, with each period explaining the history of Islamic libraries through a …


Open Educational Resources In History: A State-Of-The-Field Essay, Katherine Tsan Dec 2021

Open Educational Resources In History: A State-Of-The-Field Essay, Katherine Tsan

Publications and Research

History practitioners are making steady progress adopting, adapting and creating open educational resources. However, most historians do not have a holistic view of the materials that exist in the open sphere due to poor discoverability and professional standards that still hamper their uptake. This state-of-the-field article discusses the challenges and opportunities of engaging with history OERs as divided into three categories: 1) textbooks and teaching modules, 2) informational websites and interactive experiences, and 3) digital tools for collaborative research. The flexibility and adaptability of these resources, afforded by their open licenses, are key points in their prospects for longevity and …


Stop Calling Kyle Rittenhouse A Hero. He Killed Two Unarmed People, Bruce Ledewitz Dec 2021

Stop Calling Kyle Rittenhouse A Hero. He Killed Two Unarmed People, Bruce Ledewitz

Newspaper Columns

Collected biweekly contributions to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site.


Alumni News | Ryan Crowley To Serve As Clerk In Delaware Superior Court After Law School Graduation, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Dec 2021

Alumni News | Ryan Crowley To Serve As Clerk In Delaware Superior Court After Law School Graduation, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Alumni News | Francisco Cintrón Turns History Into His Future, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Dec 2021

Alumni News | Francisco Cintrón Turns History Into His Future, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Indigenous Movements In Colombia: Redefining Their Notion Of Citizenship Through Social Demonstrations, Representative Groups, And Constitutional And Legal Reforms, Catalina Betancur Velez Dec 2021

Indigenous Movements In Colombia: Redefining Their Notion Of Citizenship Through Social Demonstrations, Representative Groups, And Constitutional And Legal Reforms, Catalina Betancur Velez

History & Classics Student Scholarship

Indigenous groups in Colombia have been victims of forced displacement and dispossession of territory. As they become more present in current social and political conversations, there have been partial improvements and advancements of promises made by the government. However, the Colombian government and ethnic majorities still fall short of the guarantees and the assurance of indigenous citizenship. This essay proposes that through the means of resilient social demonstrations, the establishment of representative groups, and the push for Constitutional and legal reforms, Indigenous people in Colombia have established a multi- dimensional definition of citizenship that explicitly identifies the social and political …


Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University Dec 2021

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Flying Home for the Holidays -- The Gift of Charity -- Celebrating Hanukkah -- Plans for Winter Break? -- Community Theatre Hosts Connecticut's Got Talent -- Spotlight: Audrey's Corner -- D1 Football Wins NEC Title -- Art and Entertainment: Hallmark Christmas Couple -- Fashion: Mary Quant -- Sports: Sacred Heart Men’s and Women’s Fencing Update


Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 30, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University Nov 2021

Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 30, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Meeting Minutes for November 30, 2021.


Dantas Looks To Brazil, Most Prominent Slave Society In The Americas, For Insight On Black Freedom In The Age Of Abolition, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2021

Dantas Looks To Brazil, Most Prominent Slave Society In The Americas, For Insight On Black Freedom In The Age Of Abolition, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Class Of 2021 | Jane Dreher Says Study In Berlin Gave Her New Perspective, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2021

Class Of 2021 | Jane Dreher Says Study In Berlin Gave Her New Perspective, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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History Graduate Student Andrew Howard Wins Critical Language Award To Study Urdu, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2021

History Graduate Student Andrew Howard Wins Critical Language Award To Study Urdu, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Maybe Deficits Do Matter After All, Bruce Ledewitz Nov 2021

Maybe Deficits Do Matter After All, Bruce Ledewitz

Newspaper Columns

Collected biweekly contributions to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site.


First-Time Competitors Win Awards At In-Person Mock Trial Tournament, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2021

First-Time Competitors Win Awards At In-Person Mock Trial Tournament, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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56 Years Of Impact: Beloved Cedarville Professor Retiring, Mark D. Weinstein Nov 2021

56 Years Of Impact: Beloved Cedarville Professor Retiring, Mark D. Weinstein

News Releases

In 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” debuted on network TV, becoming a holiday classic; the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was completed; the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson; and Dr. J. Murray Murdoch, distinguished professor of history and government, began his long and impactful career at Cedarville University.


Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University Nov 2021

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU Student Attends Astroworld -- The Trial of Ahmaud Arbery -- Post-Pandemic Job Hunting -- Student Get Ready to Study Abroad -- Fraternity and Sorority Life Events Update -- SHU Announces Partnership With Food Rescue - US -- Professor Named CT Nurses Association Vice President -- TAP Presents “As You Like It” -- Princess Diana’s On-Screen Portrayals -- Women’s DI Wrestling Makes Historic Start


Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 16, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University Nov 2021

Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 16, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Meeting Minutes for November 16, 2021.


[Review Of] Till Death Do Us Part: The Letters Of Emory And Emily Upton, 1868-1870 Ed. Salvatore G. Cilella Jr., Libra Hilde Nov 2021

[Review Of] Till Death Do Us Part: The Letters Of Emory And Emily Upton, 1868-1870 Ed. Salvatore G. Cilella Jr., Libra Hilde

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

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Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University Nov 2021

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: New Provost at SHU -- News: Republicans Take Over Blue States -- Closing the Chapter on Facebook -- Perspectives: Fairfield Restaurant Week -- Sophomores Finding Housing Off -Campus -- SHU’s Elves Holiday Toy Drive -- “Songs of Sanctuary: A Concert Against Bullying -- Spring 2022 Registration: How Did it Go? -- Athlete Spotlight: Malik Grant Q&A


No, This Isn’T Facebook’S ‘Big Tobacco’ Moment, Bruce Ledewitz Nov 2021

No, This Isn’T Facebook’S ‘Big Tobacco’ Moment, Bruce Ledewitz

Newspaper Columns

Collected biweekly contributions to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news site.


Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 9, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University Nov 2021

Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 9, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Meeting Minutes for November 9, 2021.


Alumni News | Touching History In Rome Rekindled Kristin Osborne's Passion, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2021

Alumni News | Touching History In Rome Rekindled Kristin Osborne's Passion, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Jaclyn Maxwell's New Book Examines Socioeconomic Status In The Early Days Of Christianity, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences Nov 2021

Jaclyn Maxwell's New Book Examines Socioeconomic Status In The Early Days Of Christianity, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University Nov 2021

Spectrum, Volume 47, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Update: Hockey Arena -- Family Weekend 2021 -- Top 5 News Stories of the Week -- Perspectives: What is Cancel Culture -- Senior Spotlight -- SHU's Annual Turkey Drive -- Theater Arts Program Presents “The Other Josh Cohen -- Uniting Hearts: Paving The Way To Financial Freedom -- Arts and Entertainment: “SNL” with Kim Kardashian -- 2021 World Series: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros - Women’s Soccer Making Late October Playoff Push


Public Administration: How It All Started In Egypt, China And Rome, Laila El Baradei Nov 2021

Public Administration: How It All Started In Egypt, China And Rome, Laila El Baradei

Faculty Journal Articles

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Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University Nov 2021

Student Senate Meeting Minutes November 2, 2021, Student Senate-Winona State University

Student Senate Meeting Minutes

This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Meeting Minutes for November 2, 2021.