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Why Creativity, Why Now?, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

In 2006 the Association of American Colleges and Universities surveyed 306 businesses to determine the most valuable skills that institutions of higher learning should be teaching, and the Top Three were (in order) teamwork, critical thinking, and communication. Yet in 2010 when IBM’s Institute for Business Values asked 1500 chief executives what leadership competency they championed above all others, voters selected none of the winners from three years before. Instead, the new American idol was creativity.

Bloody Ground: Stories Of Mystery And Intrigue From Kentucky, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

In the 1770's before Daniel Boone finally settled at Boonesborough, he made many forays into "Cantucke," mentally mapping the territory, taking what game he could, and establishing relationships with the Shawnee and settlers. He started with a curiosity about a land he knew little of and ended up becoming its most famous inhabitant. In the 1970's in Richmond, about ten miles from Boone's fort, we sat down in a booth at a local McDonald's and started writing--short stories, plays, novels, magazine columns, newspaper articles, and academic papers. One of us was a native Kentuckian and the other a carpetbagging Connecticut …

"Both Sides Now" Ii: Some Practical Suggestions For Creative Writing Exercises In The Literature Classroom, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

Outlines effective and practical creative writing assignments given to literature students. Concludes that writing short, imaginative summaries provides a change of pace from the usual lecture, discussion, and group work formats of literature classes.

"Both Sides Now" Iii: A Creative Writing Exercise In The Literature Classroom, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

Details a creative writing assignment used in literature classes to help students better grasp the principles of literature from the inside out. Suggests this method should be employed more often in survey classes.

"Both Sides Now": The Evolution Of An Approach To Teaching Fiction, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

Discusses the connections between creative writing and literary criticism. Explains experience of combining a literature and creative writing class. Concludes the combination results in both groups gaining a greater understanding of each others' crafts.

Study Examines Conflict Between Sleep Needs And School Start Time, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Teens' struggles to get up in the morning and stay awake in class have more to do with science than with stereotyping. But delaying the start time of school to accommodate those sleep needs is more complicated and far reaching than a simple internal adjustment, according to a recent report from the University of Maine

Funding Available For Umaine Early Intervention Graduate Courses, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Full tuition is available for four graduate-level, special education courses to be offered by the University during the spring 2002 semester. Funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant, the early intervention courses are funded by a U.S. Department of Education grant and will be taught at sites around the state.

The courses are provided collaboratively by UMaine's College of Education and Human Development and Center for Community Inclusion. Students may pursue either a master's degree with a specialization in early intervention or the state endorsement (certification) option required for a Maine Teacher of Young Children with Disabilities - Birth …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 026, Number 20, December 17, 2001, Grand Valley State University

2001-2002, Volume 26

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Fy2001 Annual Report On Research And Development, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System is required to submit in January of each year an annual report on the utilization of state research appropriations for operations and state research capital bonds. The report is to cover the most recently completed fiscal year.

Middle School Educators Honored, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Association for Middle Level Education (MAMLE) honored exemplary educators at its 2001 annual fall conference. Nearly 400 middle level educators from across Maine as well as visitors from New Hampshire, Virginia and Ohio attended the event held at Sugarloaf USA.

MAMLE is the professional association of teachers, administrators and parents who have joined together to support the development of quality programs to serve the needs of young adolescents. It exists to promote a better understanding of middle grades education and serves as a source of ideas, information and support.

Umaine Students Recognized For Academic Achievement, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

One hundred students in The University of Maine's College of Education and Human Development were recognized recently for outstanding academic achievement. The students, representing communities throughout Maine, seven other states and Canada, were honored at the Presidential Academic Achievement Award Ceremony, attended by faculty and family members.

Fall Commencement Program, December 15, 2001, Coastal Carolina University

Commencement Programs

Program of Commencement Exercises at Coastal Carolina University.

Leadership Network Continues Expansion, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine School Leadership Network is recruiting teachers and school-level administrators throughout the state for the third cycle of its school-based leadership development program, which begins in May. Based on the successful Maine Academy of School Leaders model of the early 1990s, the two-year program is helping develop strong educational leadership at the administrative and classroom levels to move schools toward successful implementation of the Maine Learning Results.

Umaine Celebration To Honor Popular Athletic Trainer, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine legendary athletic trainer Wes Jordan will be the guest of honor Friday, Dec. 14 at a celebration launching a fund-raising campaign to establish a state-of-the-art training facility in his honor.

The kick-off of the $1.25 million project for the Wes Jordan Athletic Training Education Complex will be held from 2-4 p.m. at UMaine's Lengyel Gym, where the training room and lab will be built in existing space.

Ccu Newsletter, December 10, 2001, Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University Newsletter

A newsletter for faculty, staff and friends of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 11, Number 18

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 026, Number 19, December 10, 2001, Grand Valley State University

2001-2002, Volume 26

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

And It Came To Pass

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 2001 performance of “And It Came to Pass”. Text by Dr. Ralph A. Wilson, adapted and directed by Dr. Oliver Hubbard.

“And It Came to Pass” is an ensemble presentation of the Nativity story.

Swinging Bridge - December 7, 2001, Vic Sensenig

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Crusader, December, 7, 2001, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Lanthorn, Vol. 36, No. 17, December 6, 2001, Grand Valley State University

Volume 36, July 12, 2001 - June 13, 2002

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present. The Lanthorn, Vol. 36 No. 18 is missing.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Hall, Rex. Executive Session – Gary Ransdell
• Corbin, Brett. City to Start Charging for False Fire Alarms
• Hall, Rex. State Intervention to Delay Diddle Arena Renovation
• Hoang, Mai. SKyPAC to Build Parking Lots – Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
• Ho, Ho, Ho-boy; It’s Wish List Time – Christmas
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: Christmas Presents
• Weisser, Angela, et al. Mold the Phone – Tate Page Hall
• Youngman, Sam. I’ve Had Enough, It’s Time to Go Home
• Lord, Joseph. Gary Ransdell Allows Idiots to Graduate – New Rock 92
• Ragan, …

The Grizzly, December 6, 2001, Anne Antanavage '04, Cornota Harkins, Quinn Dinsmore, Cara Nageli, Susann Sobolewski, Sarah Ewald, John Cicchetti, Sarah Napolitan, Julia Campbell, Katie Lambert, Kelly Gray, Fallon Szarko, Meghan Beck, Christine Ginty, Megan Restine, Eric Fiero, Frank Romascavage Iii, Greg Pellish, Bill Stiles, Susan Goll, Becky Borbidge

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

UC Students: Dancin' The Night Away • Celebrating the Holidays Around the World • Pomenti Wins World History Association / Phi Alpha Theta Essay Competition • US Economy Faces Economic Recession • Campus Residence Halls Compete in a Holiday Decorating Contest • Opinions: Wismer's Fantastic Harvest Moon Festival; Lancaster not Just for the Amish • Final Exam Schedule • Christmas Price Comparison: Lights, Cards and Wrapping Paper • How to Make Your Own Christmas Gifts • 'Twas the Night Before Finals • Fun Activities in Philly • UC Swim Teams Maintain Winning Streak Over Arcadia and Goucher • Women's Hoops …

The Chanticleer, 2001-12-05, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

Trail Blazer - Volume 74, Number 14, Morehead State University. Trail Blazer.

Morehead State Trail Blazer Archive

Morehead State University Trail Blazer published on December 5, 2001.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 77, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Sewell, Beth. All They Want for Christmas
• Roberts, Amy. Season Leaves International Students Out in Cold
• Compton, Michael. Christmas Movies
• Wilemon, Miranda. Holiday Sales Attract College Buyers
• Dittmeier, Kate. Gables Apartment Fire Spurs Discussion
• Corbin, Brett. Student Files Rape Report
• Hightower, Kyle. Devastated – Football
• Lord, Joseph. No One Hit on University Boulevard in a Year
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon re: University Debt
• Policy Putting School in Debt on Integrity – Credit Cards
• No Moldy Reaction to a Pressing Health Problem – Tate Page Hall
• Bedo, Leslie. College Heights …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 026, Number 18, December 3, 2001, Grand Valley State University

2001-2002, Volume 26

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Hollins Columns (2001 Dec 3), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Spring abroad enrollment low
• Words, song help Hollins take back the night
• News Briefs
• Student directors bring one act plays to life
• 'Big' volunteers bond with community children
• Exam Schedule
• Model U.N. convention a learning experience
• 'Harry Potter' blockbuster magic lights up big screen
• Campus Scenes
• 'Some Can Whistle' eccentric, touching
• Electric Light House Film Society reels in community
• Recycling News
• Panels of art showcase community's response
• Study Tips
• Ring Night November 2001
• 'Normal Girl' full of painful humor
• Hollins Short Term 2002 New York City
• Art exhibit utilizes paint, photographs in collages
• Short term Events
• Past, …

December 03, 2001 University Chronicle, Shawnee State University

University Chronicle

Shawnee State University Student Newspaper

2001-12-03 Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes for December 3, 2001.

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.