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Columbia Chronicle (05/29/2001), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from May 29, 2001 entitled Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 28 pages and is listed as Volume 34, Number 30. Cover story: "New structure, new deans set in place" Editor-in-Chief: Amber Holst

Rutgers Camden Center For The Arts Audience Study, Meridith Auerbach

Theses and Dissertations

The Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts strives to serve the regional community with diverse types of programming and to promote a love for the performing arts. The center wants to program events people are interested in attending. Audience likes and dislikes need to be studied and considered when choosing events for a season. The audience's opinion is important because they bring in revenue and therefore play a key role in the success of a theater.

There are factors that may persuade people to attend programs at the Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts. Likewise, audiences may have negative perceptions …

Development Of A Course Of Study For An Undergraduate Course In Global Communication, Kim Lynn Mullikin

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis studies the components of successful undergraduate global communication courses. The thesis examines curriculum of American and European colleges and universities' global communication courses and programs. The author analyzed syllabi and course textbooks and surveyed Rowan University College of Communication staff members to develop a course of study for an undergraduate course in global communication.

The study determined that the top 10 topics to be included in a global communication course are: culture, globalization, politics, adaptation, race, television and film, business, conflict and culture shock.

Culture and globalization were covered in more than 50% of the syllabi studied. Adaptation, …

Branding For Nonprofit Organizations, Shannon Cogan

Theses and Dissertations

In the world, 546,000 nonprofit organizations all compete for the same thing: time and money. With the ease of Internet philanthropic giving, traditional nonprofit organizations must change with the times or be left in the wake. In an age of constant message bombardment, nonprofits must continually reinvent themselves to avoid getting lost in the crowd. Today, many nonprofits have found branding is the answer.

To determine the importance of nonprofit branding, the author reviewed all available literature and interviewed a senior-level manager at United Way of America. In addition, the author performed a literature review of all materials obtained from …

Central Florida Future, May 23, 2001

Central Florida Future

UCF grad making his mark; Boating trips during summer available a short car ride away; New system opposed.

Homosexuality And Sport, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It was not a big story but it did set the sports talk shows buzzing for a few days and some print was expended on it. Brendon Lemon, editor of Out magazine let it be known that he has been involved in an affair with a major league baseball player, and that he just might reveal the identity of that player. Lemon said he was tired of the strain that this secret corner of his life was taking on him and his lover.

The Guardian, May 23, 2001, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twenty page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Central Florida Future, May 23, 2001

Central Florida Future

Board of Regents to be dissolved; Oath not taken raises questions; Students' disabilities are not always outside.

Columbia Chronicle (05/21/2001), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from May 21, 2001 entitled Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 22 pages and is listed as Volume 34, Number 29. Cover story: "Internet cheating creates mixed views" Editor-in-Chief: Amber Holst

The Chess Ban In Minneapols Sparks Protest, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

By all accounts it was a normal day at the Minneapolis Public Library. Nothing out of the ordinary seemed in the air. Then suddenly there was shouting, a shower of obscenities, and a general ruckus over in one crowded section of the main reading room. No, Governor Ventura had not arrived.

The Politics Of Changing Sexual Orientation, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article identifies cognitions of value that permeate political discourse on the scientific validity of intentionally changing sexual orientation via clinical methods.

The Guardian, May 16, 2001, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twenty page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Spartan Daily, May 15, 2001, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 116, Issue 71

The Man Behind The Bunny: Interview With Eduardo Kac, Sheila A. Malone

SWITCH

An interview with artist Eduardo Kac about his work with transgenic art; specifically the work with Alba, the glowing rabbit. The interview focuses on Kac’s processes and collaborations with Louis-Marie Houdebine. Kac and Houdebine worked together in France to genetically create Alba’s glowing fur. Eventually, the collaboration came to an end and resulted in a legal battle between Eduardo and the Director of the Institute in which Alba was created, as they did not release her into Eduardo's care. The article concludes with a discussion of the use of a rabbit specifically for this project.

Virtual Political And Cultural Activism, James Morgan

SWITCH

This conceptual article discusses Virtual Political Activism & Virtual Cultural Activism; comparing and contrasting the two down each column of the article. The author defines Virtual Political Activism as objective based, action driven, and community oriented. Virtual Cultural Activism is described as dialogue based, ego driven, and unconcerned about measurable results. The author suggests that art can be a powerful tool; using nonviolent acts of civil disobedience. For instance, virtual activities can target corporate and government networks to counteract political injustice. The articles closes with a discussion about ways politics can become art and ways art can become politics, both …

Dancing On The Web, Dancing Over The Ocean, Nora Raggio

SWITCH

An interview with Amy Critchett, an independent media producer, who specializes in technology combining different types of media and hosting live events on the web throughout the Bay Area and around the world. Critchett discusses her work with the organization GroundZero, as they presented the project, "Dancing On the Web, Dancing Over the Ocean". GroundZero incubates art projects and facilitates art and technology. The organization builds community by creating opportunities for new forms of arts pparticipation fostering an education space for kids using art and technology. Critchett discusses "Dancing On the Web, Dancing Over the Ocean", which featured a collaboration …

Prospectus, May 14, 2001, Prospectus Staff Writer

Prospectus 2001

No abstract provided.

Columbia Chronicle (05/14/2001 - Supplement), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

A special edition of the student newspaper from May 14, 2001 entitled Columbia Chronicle An Oral History of Columbia College. This issue is 8 pages.

Columbia Chronicle (05/14/2001), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle (student newspaper)

Student newspaper from May 14, 2001 entitled Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 24 pages and is listed as Volume 34, Number 28. Cover story: "Columbia honors Alexandroff one last time" Editor-in-Chief: Amber Holst

Spartan Daily, May 14, 2001, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 116, Issue 70

Spartan Daily, May 11, 2001, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 116, Issue 69

Ambiguity As Certainty: Taiwan And Us Military Aid, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article explores assertions as to the consequences of ambiguous versus unambiguous political communication.

Profiling Racial Profiles: Challenges From Political Discourse, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes problems in evaluating the validity and appropriateness of racial profiles based on reactance with political discourse on such profiles.

Spartan Daily, May 10, 2001, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 116, Issue 68

Spartan Daily, May 9, 2001, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 116, Issue 67

The Guardian, May 9, 2001, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twenty page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Central Florida Future, May 9, 2001

Central Florida Future

Spring Commencement honors UCF graduates; UCF a big winner at legislative session; Disabled students manage school and disabilities; Faculty Wellness and Research Center opening.

Spartan Daily, May 8, 2001, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 116, Issue 66

Columbia Chronicle (05/07/2001), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle (student newspaper)

Student newspaper from May 7, 2001 entitled Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 28 pages and is listed as Volume 34, Number 27. Cover story: "Students, faculty question closing" Editor-in-Chief: Amber Holst

Spartan Daily, May 7, 2001, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 116, Issue 65