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Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 11, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Petillo Addresses Students on Future of SHU -- Creating New "Habitats" for Bridgeport Neighbors -- Students Find Fun in the Final Crunch -- He Said/She Said -- Editorials -- Surviving Finals Week

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 10, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Search Committee Works Hard to Appoint New President -- Late Night Library Time -- Trotting Before Turkey Day -- Greek Life Growing Among Campus Community -- He Said/She Said -- Editorials -- 2010's Most "Glamorous" Honored.

Eight Simple Rules For Talking With Preschoolers, Rhea Paul

Communication Disorders Faculty Publications

The article offers eight simple rules that teachers can use to help preschoolers build their vocabularies. It suggests teachers to talk with children to identify topics that interest them. It also recommends teachers to accompany all the routines and activities of the preschool day to enhance the language experience of children. Moreover, it proposes that open-ended questions invites preschoolers to offer lengthier and more detailed responses, thus stimulating their language growth.

Education Of Mathematically Talented Students In Hungary, Julianna Connelly Stockton

Mathematics Faculty Publications

Hungary is famous for its production of large numbers of highly talented mathematicians and physicists. This study explores the Hungarian system for educating mathematically talented secondary school students with the goal of identifying successful features that may be applicable to education in the United States. Highlights of the Hungarian approach include an emphasis on problem solving, problem posing, detailed explanation or proof for solutions, and development of mathematical creativity through the search for multiple solution paths.

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Students Return Home Eager for Pre-Thanksgiving Festivities and Fun -- Black Friday Vs. Cyber Monday -- Standardize Testing No Longer a Standard -- Wild About Harry -- Photo of the Week --

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: University Makes Plans for New Wellness Center -- 'Wii-habilitation' -- Students Reach Out to Read Aloud -- Stem Cell Research Raises Concerns Around SHU -- Men's Hockey Earns First Win

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Dr. Cernera Resigns from Presidency -- Internet Helps Students With Work and Play -- May the Road Rise to Meet You -- Editors Choice -- Women's Volleyball Wins 19 Straight

A Qualitative Study Of Coping In Mothers Of Children With An Autism Spectrum Disorder, Heather Miller Kuhaneck, Tajhma Burroughs, Jamie Wright, Theresa Lemanczyk, Amy Rowntree Darragh

Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications

A significant body of research exists that explores the stressors of raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There are fewer studies, however, that examine specific effective coping strategies of mothers of children with an ASD. This qualitative study explored mothers’ perceptions of effective coping strategies for their parenting stressors. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 mothers to inquire about their personal coping methods. Interviews were coded and emergent themes identified which included coping strategies such as “me time,” “planning,” “knowledge is power,” “sharing the load,” “lifting the restraints of labels,” and “recognizing the joys.” The information from …

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights Include: Make Your Vote Count for Midterm Elections -- Volunteers Help Bridgeport 'Feel the Warmth' -- Seattle University Strives to Save Environment -- Editorials -- Dance Team 'Jumps on It' -- A Day in the Life: Sacred Heart Ice Hockey

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights Include: Speaker Encourages True SHU Beauty -- Letter to the Editor -- Screams, Scares, and Sequels -- Senior Pub Night for Senior Fun Night -- Ready, 'SET', Bingo's Back -- Day in the Life: Soccer

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Banned Books Spark Controversy -- A Healthy Relationship With Food -- He Said/She Said -- Editorials -- Young Talent Hits Fairfield Theatre -- Click Here for Some Good Luck -- A Day in the Life: Sacred Heart Football

Dante, Existential Hero, Joseph L. Nagy

Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

So much has been written about Dante's Comedy in the seven centuries since its creation that it is hard to imagine that there is something new to add. But like all great art, it harbors a mystery. By what magic did Dante create this wonder? Where in the labyrinth of the human soul did he find the inspiration to synthesize classical Greek and Roman philosophy and literature with scholastic theology to create a work that has often been described as the equivalent of a medieval cathedral?

Sacred Heart University Fact Sheet - Fall 2010, Office Of Institutional Research

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Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Shots Fired on Streets of New Haven -- Did "SHU" Know? School Health Insurance -- Students Request to "SET" More Events -- Are You Ready For Some Football -- He Said/She Said -- Editorials.

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Greg Mortenson Comes to SHU -- Editorials -- He Said/She Said -- Get Reel Movie Review -- Walk in his SHUz -- A Day in the Life

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: New School Year Brings Campus Challenges -- BP Oil Spill Continues to Affect the U.S -- Editorials -- He Said/ She Said -- Fall Concert Revealed -- Oh My GAGA, MTV.

The Hours – A Film To Enhance Teaching Psychology, Christina J. Taylor

Psychology Faculty Publications

Hollywood films provide a rich and engaging means for teaching students about psychological topics. The Hours is an especially noteworthy film because of the wide range of psychological issues touched upon, including mental illness, gender roles, families, chronic illness, bereavement, caregiving, sexuality, and sexual orientation. Analysis of the film in this paper provides instructors of courses in psychology, social work, nursing, medicine, women's studies, and related courses, with suggestions for how this compelling film can help students develop in their understanding of human psychology. Demonstrates the pedagogical value of using the feature film to learn about psychological topics, and its …

Learning To Speak Through Writing: The Case For Microblogging In The Language Classroom, Pilar Munday

Languages Faculty Publications

The case for microblogging with Twitter in the Foreign Language Classroom. Examples from a Spanish course.

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 22, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Women's Lacrosse wins NEC title -- Sacred Heart implements new meal plan for fall -- Higher education study solidifies core curriculum -- Both students and professors subject to online criticism -- Big names return to the big screen this summer -- Personal motives for a positive relay -- Spectrum's athlete of the year: Nick Johnson

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 21, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: TAP takes 'a leap of faith' with 'RENT' -- Playing tug of war for a good cause -- New student center provides new space and opportunities -- Higgins selected to write authorized biography -- Explosive volcano disrupts European airlines -- SHU invites NBC chairman to inspire graduating seniors, Ebersol chosen to address graduates at commencement -- Editor's choice -- Wood's latest Nike ad causes controversy

Spectrum, Volume 26, April 15, 2010, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SG elections extend voting hours, hope for bigger turn out -- Freshman class has a field day -- Greenhouse seeks 'truth in journalism' -- New bill revamps federal student loans -- Students take precautions to protect their homes, tips and stories on how to keep your dorm safe at all times -- SHU athletes set to participate in annual MS Walk

Evelyn Aschenbrenner. A History Of Wayne State University In Photographs (Book Review), Julie Mujic

History Faculty Publications

Wayne State University (WSU) alumna and freelance writer Evelyn Aschenbrenner compiled this book to fulfill her own curiosity about the evolution of Wayne State University's campus in Detroit, Michigan.

Book review by Julie A. Mujic: Aschenbrenner, Evelyn. A History of Wayne State University in Photographs. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2009. ISBN 9780814332825

Horton’S Odyssey: The Politics Of School Finance Reform In Connecticut, Lesley Denardis

Political Science & Global Affairs Faculty Publications

School finance reform has been one of the most controversial and contentious issues in public policy over the last thirty years. Public schools have served as battlegrounds over fundamental questions of equality, liberty, and access to social and economic opportunities. Since the historic decision rendered by the California Supreme Court in Serrano v. Priest (1971) equated public education with a fundamental right, a wave of legal and legislative reforms swept the nation including the state of Connecticut. Following the lead of California, plaintiffs in the Horton v.Meskill (1977) case argued that the Connecticut’s heavy reliance on the property tax to …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 19, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Health care change has come -- David Tracy receives inaugural SHU medal -- Sticking to your New Year's resolution: It's not easy but you just might surprise yourself -- Beware of senioritis: don't let it happen to you -- 'The Luckiest' man to play in Bridgeport -- April showers bring new styles to runway -- Pioneers fall to RIT in AHA title game.

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 18, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights: Sacred Heart joins 'Spread the word to end the word' -- Lecture evaluates sacred architecture -- Biking for a beneficial cause -- Graduating early may be cost effective -- Yale website brews controversy -- Cars make SHU's mobility easier and parking harder -- St. Patrick's Day celebrated by all -- Volleyball co-captains use teamwork to lead athletes.

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 17, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Olympics Conclude, US Medal count 36 -- Chile Encountered Seventh Worst Recorded Earthquake in History -- Park Royal No Longer Option, Students Wonder About Housing -- Students Spend Spring Break Building Houses -- Johnston recognizes Talent Abroad -- Hobbies: Worth Making Time For? -- Pioneers Poised to Defend NEC Crown

Making The Internet Friendlier For Mfl Educators, Pilar Munday

Languages Faculty Publications

Tools and tips for the foreign language teacher (particularly Spanish teachers).

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 15, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Vancouver hosts 2010 Winter Games -- Professor opens fire at University of Alabama -- UN forces changes in Israel to salvage citizens -- Slumping economy causes loss of college endowments -- Students shop thrifty for good cause -- Media Poll suggests people lack faith in media -- You decide: Black History Month honore with 'traditional' food for 'Themed Thursday' -- Global SHUmail: Annoying, unwarranted, goodbye, deleted -- Leadership roles lead to effective peer-managing skills -- Off-campus homes house cuddly pets -- What drives students to perform in the classroom -- SHU community turns to faith to cope with …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 13, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Amy Bloom speaks at Sacred Heart -- Obama presents new plans -- Coppola appointed VP of Strategic Planning and Administration -- Students find cheaper alternative means to afford pricey textbooks -- Plans to reform health care come to a halt -- Biden dismisses Blackwater Case -- U.S. mediates two conflicting nations -- Obama demands new banking regulations -- Groundhog Day: Why isn't it considered a national holiday? -- Limited printing is here to stay -- SHU students fight to stay in good health -- Spring Break means winter planning -- He Said / She Said -- Celebrity telethon …

Spectrum, Volume 26, Issue 12, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Nation strives to relieve Haiti from catastrophe -- Chris Dodd's recent retirement leaves open seat in the senate -- SHU students aid in restoration of Hurricane Katrina -- SHU students become educated through online courses -- Senator Brown's victory delays Democrat health care -- SHU students learn urban behavior -- Campus operations modify Mahogany Room over break -- Connecticut drives, no survivors -- "Jersey Shore" causes popular commotion -- LinkedIn helps find jobs -- New Jersey allows medical marijuana -- He Said / She Said -- Glitz and glamour at the Globes and Grammy's -- Leno versus 'Coco' …