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Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Gov. Dannel Malloy proposes raising the age of juvenile responsibility --SHU participates in The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership, or VITAL, a program that works to provide healthcare and mental health support for returning veterans, while also helping them adjust to college and university lifestyles --Club Spotlight: SHU Sailing --SHU students compete in Federal Reserve Bank Challenge --New app, RydeHopper, is a ride sharing platform exclusive to college affiliates in Connecticut --"Twelfth Night",Theatre Arts newest program --SHU's band program --Ponging for Hunger brings athletes out for a good cause --Cross country teams compete at Northeast Regionals without injured …
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Pioneer purchase means big things -- Distressed children and infants international conference -- Civility lecture series -- SHU reacts to Spring Valley officer incident -- A dangerous habit, texting and driving -- Workouts with soul -- Unexpected changes to spring mission trips -- SAAC provides voice for student athletes -- Football drops third straight after loss to Duquesne
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Jack Welch College of Business named on Bloomberg's Best Business Schools of 2015 -- Sacred heart reacts to News 12 neighbor complaints -- SHU hosts writing workshop for student veterans and their families -- SHU responds to Halloween sexual assault on student -- Professor Jonas Zdanys named poet-in-residence -- New health-conscious grocery store opens in Fairfield -- SHU announces new American History Minor -- Gifford inducted into broadcasting and cable hall of fame -- Woman's gold ties for third at ST.Johns Invitational -- Fencing team prepare for a big season -- Wrestling team starts season
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Sacred Heart welcomes families for 25th annual family weekend --Graffiti walls and chalk are all part of a new gallery display located in SHU's Edgerton Art Gallery --Perspectives: Is Sacred Heart getting too big? --Poet's corner --Graduate Student Spotlight: Meaghan McGann --Veteran Spotlight: United States Marine Corps Sergeant Nicholas Quinzi --Deborah Noack named Director of Communications --Theatre Arts Program is preparing for their newest Little Theatre musical, “They’re Playing Our Song” --Men's rugby looking to win championship --Strength & conditioning coaches keep athletes primed to perform --Men’s and women’s basketball teams took part in the annual ‘SHU Hoops …
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Launch of the new School of Communication and Media Arts (SCMA) --The State Board of Education has put SHU's teacher-training program on probation for the next three years --Interview with Conn. Senator Richard Blumenthal --Syllabus week --Red, White and SHU was the first of many themes selected for Sacred Heart’s senior pub night this year --Holy Grounds Cafe grand opening --Digging Through the Directory: Joseph Alicastro --Interview with FTMA Film Festival Maverick Award recipient, actor Richard Kind --2015 FTMA Film Festival --Interview with SHU and "'Saturday Night Live'' alumnus Kevin Nealon --SHU students work at New York Fashion …
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 35, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Interview with New York Times #i Best Selling Author of Wild, Cheryl Strayed --The SHU women’s vocal quartet, also known as UnFOURgettable, will no longer be a group on campus due to the lack of an accompanist --Online Startup Connecting College Students with Odd Jobs --Navigating freshman year: tips and tricks from seasoned SHU students Melanie Vollono and Giovanna Gatto --Spectrum editorial board 2015-2017 (portraits) --Get to know the Greek societies on campus --College student Kaitlyn Kreitzman keeps her life in balance with yoga --Report on fifth annual Presidential Gala --Blogger of the week: President Petillo --Inside …
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Dancing with Heart -- SHU at Watermark Health Fair -- What students know about the 2016 election candidates -- Class of 2015 commencement speakers announced -- SHU bone marrow drive -- Mr. SHU contestants -- Shoe collection for Bridgeport schools -- Club football to start inaugural season
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Relay for life -- President Petillo's blog -- Education students partner with local school -- Love your melon charity group at SHU -- Gymnastics growing as a team -- Do athletes mind concussions
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: University of Oklahoma scandal -- The faces of SHU; student ambassadors -- Woman's studies minor at SHU -- Professor brings the blues to Red's
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Martire building open -- Men's rugby goes to Ireland -- Delta Tau Delta participates in white ribbon campaign -- Kappa Delta's shamrock the runway -- Hockey making huge strides despite loss -- Equestrian team making most of success
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: New course, introduction to wine starting next fall -- Can news anchors be trusted -- Campus life leadership awards -- SHU wins healthy workplace award -- New club aims to spread smiles -- Students widening horizons through online publications -- The Chainsmokers come to SHU -- Basketball making strides despite loss -- Woman's basketball stumble in first round
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Student philanthropy week -- Pioneer leadership program -- Blown transformer causes campus blackout -- Capella group from Cuba visits SHU -- Woman's lacrosse looking for strong season -- Baseball looks to recapture conference title
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Interview with New York Yankees first baseman -- SHU welcomes new member to Campus Ministry -- Find your inner author with creative writing minor -- SHU takes on Murph challenge -- Reducing your carbon footprint at SHU -- Fashion club gives new opportunities to students -- SHU winter guard going to nationals -- Fencing team captures 6th in NEC conference
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University
Spectrum, Volume 34, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University
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Highlights include: Reflecting on the Boston Bombing -- Advocacy, awareness and action committee -- New SHU culinary club -- The Oakdale theater a community staple - Snow cancellations -- New exhibit in Art and Design gallery -- Men's basketball sweep pair of weekend games
Prologue 2015, Sacred Heart University
Scholars Of Distinction And The Development Of Educational History In The United States, Karl M. Lorenz
Scholars Of Distinction And The Development Of Educational History In The United States, Karl M. Lorenz
Education Faculty Publications
The paper describes the accomplishments of a select number of distinguished scholars who advanced the cause of the history of education. The evolution of this field of study and inquiry followed its own unique path in the United States, and that at certain moments its trajectory was influenced by the thoughts and actions of celebrated professionals. Each individual contributed in a distinctive way, by either deepening or broadening the study of educational history in educator preparation programs, or by encouraging disciplined research and research-related activities in the area. In this latter endeavor, scholarship was often enhanced by making resources available …
Comte’S Positivist Doctrine And Reform Of Secondary Science Education In Nineteenth-Century Brazil, Karl M. Lorenz
Comte’S Positivist Doctrine And Reform Of Secondary Science Education In Nineteenth-Century Brazil, Karl M. Lorenz
Education Faculty Publications
This paper discusses the influence of the Positivist Philosophy on the teaching of science in the National Gymnasium, formerly the College Pedro II, in Brazil. With the proclamation of the Republic in 1889 and the subsequent educational reform of Minister Benjamin Constant in 1890, the curriculum of the college, and in particular the teaching of the sciences, was profoundly affected by the positivist ideas of Comte. An analysis of the programs of scientific studies adopted in the Gymnasium from 1890 to 1900 demonstrates that these were organized in accordance with the hierarchy of abstraction of human knowledge proposed by Comtean …