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Whose Story? His-Story., Meghan E. O'Donnell

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The essay instructions finally landed in front of me. I passed the extra sheets on and quickly glanced over the page, hoping that the prompt would be inspiring. There were two open-ended options from which to choose: military and social/political aspects of the war. My eyes first fell upon the social option and I pondered using this opportunity to shed light on the experiences of women during the war. I’d done this before – used assignments to explore history’s untold stories – and found it interesting. Then, in a fit of frustration that erupted out of nowhere, I thought to …

Fearless Friday: Sherfy Battlefield Garden, Emma E. Korowotny

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In this edition of Fearless Friday, we’re highlighting one of the newer service projects that Gettysburg College is involved with: Sherfy Battlefield Garden. This summer will mark the fourth planting season at Sherfy, which was developed in 2013 by Hannah Grose ’13. The garden is located just off of Emmitsburg Road by the house that, in 1860, belonged to Joseph Sherfy and his family. Bullet holes mar the brick walls of the farmhouse, testifying to the fighting that occurred all over the fifty acres of Joseph Sherfy’s farmland on the last two days of the Battle of Gettysburg. Sites of …

Spectrum, Volume 36, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU's newest campaign to raise awareness for sexual assault -- Religion and spirituality colloquium sparks conversation -- Obama attempts to preserve ties with Cuba -- Students participate in global service learning experience -- OPK helps fight for children's education -- Criminal justice seminar helps domestic violence victims -- Psychology professor publishes on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder -- Equestrian team takes on semi-finals

History Grad Student Wins Kanter Fellowship Student Enhancement Award, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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History Student Gets Best Paper Prize From Society For Military History, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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History Grad Meets With President Carter Rosalynn Carter, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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History Faculty Score Major Awards And Publications, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Sociology Criminology And History Alum On Being A Professor I'Ve Got A Great Job, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Spectrum, Volume 36, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Students awarded Christopher Cook scholarship -- SHU to host Connecticut history day -- Proposed changes to Bridgeport zoning laws -- Making community connections -- Hard work paying off for SHU elite gymnastics

Kinkel Presents Paper At Britain And The World Conference, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Sociology Criminology Alum Is Research Associate And Volunteer Emt, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Spring 2016: Revisiting History/An Era Of Protest, Tony Staley

St. Norbert College Magazine 2013-2018

Combine sleuthing with theatrical staging, photographic knowledge, historical research, discussion, planning, publicity, collaboration and fortuitous timing. That’s what it took for students in the Contemporary Photographic Strategies class taught by Brandon Bauer (Art) to recreate a historic photo of a 1969 campus peace protest.

Summer 2016 | History Menu Includes Nine Online Courses, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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A&S Students Get Half The Spring Student Enhancement Awards, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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The Pacifican March 10, 2016, University Of The Pacific

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Ohio University Faculty Well-Represented At Statewide Symposium On Middle East Studies, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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History Alum Gets Columbus Ceo Lifetime Achievement Award, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Buster Keaton's Comedic Innovations, Tyler P. Templeton

Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)

A brief examination of Buster Keaton's contributions to cinematic comedy starting circa 1920, and specifically his progressive fusion of comedy with dramatic narrative. Keaton's innovations in the genre have allowed for his work to influence many contemporary filmmakers today, one of the most prominent examples being Wes Anderson.

Ohio Mock Trial Team Advances Students Recognized At Regional, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Oregon Wine Board Meeting Minutes March 3, 2016, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

These meeting minutes list individuals in attendance and missing at the March 3, 2016 Oregon Wine Board (OWB) meeting, held at the Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River, Oregon. The Board went into Executive Session prior to calling the meeting to order. The finance, research, education, and marketing/communications committees provided reports. The Board discussed OWB's strategic plan for 2016-2019, as well as an unsolicited grant proposal. The meeting lasted 4 hours 23 minutes (including the time spent in Executive Session).

Baker Peace Panel | Egypt And The Levant In The World Wars, March 25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Climate Change Skepticism Public Lecture By Renowned Harvard Professor, April 8, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Baker Peace Panel | Iraq Saudi Arabia The Us During The Cold War, March 25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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2016 Baker Peace Conference Focuses On Middle East, March 24-25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Contemporary History | Russia And The Eastern Front, April 7, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Baker Peace Panel | Making Sense Of Todays Middle East, March 25, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Spectrum, Volume 36, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Apple versus the FBI -- UConn implements police body camera program -- Free Kesha controversy -- Students make impression at N.Y. fashion week -- Men's basketball makes NEC tournament

Internship Fair For History Majors, March 22, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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Knowing The Future | Slaves, Aliens, Freedmen, And Citizens: Ancient Athenian Legal Status, March 10, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

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