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April 25, 2008
The University of Nevada: Classrooms Without Borders
It is an exchange program with the potential for significant international economic benefits: Four student scientists from Uzbekistan recently visited the University of Nevada, Reno, as part of a three-year study funded by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Science for Peace program. Their goal: to investigate the ecology and economic potential of small lakes in Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea basin. Why the University of Nevada? Laurel Saito, assistant professor for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources and the project’s principal investigator, notes that the climate and hydrology of Uzbekistan is very similar to Northern Nevada. “For their country to be self-sustaining, they’ll need to diversify,” she said. “We’re looking at if these lakes in the Khorezm province of Uzbekistan can be used for agriculture, for tourism, for aquaculture or for other uses.” During their recent Reno visit, the four students -- Marhabo Bekchonova, Elena Ginatullina, Nodir Mullabaev and Diana Shermetova -- spent time on campus, explored Lake Tahoe and visited the Bay Area and Pyramid Lake. “We took them to Pyramid on a previous visit,” Saito said. “The tribe enjoyed meeting them and learning about their culture and environment. “Plus, the issues facing Pyramid Lake are similar to those faced by the lakes back home in Uzbekistan,” she added, explaining that the Aral Sea basin and Pyramid Lake are considered “terminal” environments where water flows in, but doesn’t flow out. Saito is joined by peers and students on campus at UNR to assist in the investigation. Sudeep Chandra, assistant professor in CABNR’s Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science, is co-principal investigator. Julian Scott is a graduate student. Saito and Scott visited Uzbekistan shortly after the student scientists visited Reno, and Scott will return for two months this summer. “All of their English is far better than my Uzbek,” Saito laughed, noting the language barrier is a challenge but worth the effort. “To see the interaction between Uzbek and university students is rewarding, and the long-term implications are beneficial to us all.” She says the students all hope to become scientists in Uzbekistan, helping the region address economic difficulties thanks to their stateside training. “When the Soviet Union broke up, there was very little infrastructure to maintain science education,” Saito said. “There is a need for strong international collaboration to keep science going, and this is one small step in that direction.” NATO’s Science for Peace program partners member countries with less developed countries in order to improve economic stability worldwide. For more information about the Uzbek project, visit the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources website.
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Source: University of Nevada Reno
April 24, 2008
University of Central Missouri: American Idol Watch Party Continues for UCM Alumnus Cook
The University of Central Missouri and Union Station in Kansas City are hosting an American Idol Watch Party from 6 to 9 p.m., every Tuesday, in support of UCM alumnus and Blue Springs resident David Cook, a finalist this season on the hit Fox TV show. The party is being held in the Bistro located inside the
station’s Grand Hall. Admission is free to the public. Offering food and drink specials, the Bistro provides an atmosphere that is fun for families with younger members as well as for adults. Weekly watch parties will continue there as long as Cook remains a contestant. Cook, a 2006 Central Missouri graphic arts technology management graduate, is grabbing the nation’s attention for his bold rock music. His performances are getting rave reviews and millions of votes every week. Drawing inspiration from his two brothers, Andrew, a current UCM student, and Adam, an attorney in Indiana, Cook says his proudest moment to date is “graduating from college.”Central Missouri has offices at Union Station. Together, the two organizations wanted to provide an opportunity for alumni and friends in the Kansas City metro area to come together and support Cook. Union Station is also exploring the possibility of bringing a concert series to the station this fall that might feature former and current American Idol contestants.
Source: University of Central Missouri
April 15, 2008
Shenandoah University's Northern Virginia Campus Will Move to New Location in Leesburg
Shenandoah University’s Northern Virginia Campus in Leesburg, Va., will move approximately five miles east, from its current location on Trailview Boulevard to Scholar Plaza – where a new building is under construction and slated for completion in December 2008. “The new facility will enable the university to expand professional programs and classroom space and enhance nursing labs and technology infrastructure,” said Dr. James A. Davis, president. “In our current facility, the need for space currently outstrips capacity.” According to Dr. Davis, the new location will also give the university more visibility in the Northern Virginia community. William A. Hazel, Inc. & The Pruitt Corporation, owners of both buildings, have agreed to transfer Shenandoah’s lease from Trailview Boulevard to Scholar Plaza. The Northern Virginia Campus offers programs in nursing, respiratory care, business, teaching, educational administration and organizational leadership. Professionals can take advantage of teacher licensure and certification programs as well as tracks leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons, senior vice president and president-elect, said the move will double the square footage of the university’s Northern Virginia Campus, better positioning it to serve the expanding higher educational needs of Loudoun County and the surrounding area. “The region needs more nurses, more teachers and more business professionals,” she said. “Shenandoah University is well equipped to educate these future leaders.”
Source: Shenandoah University, Virginia
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