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Education professor probes cultural differences in way preschoolers learn
Jin Li, assistant professor of education, does research about the cultural differences in the way American and Chinese children think about learning.
Jin Li, assistant professor of education, does research about the cultural differences in the way American and Chinese children think about learning.
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08/31/2001 Cole
Collector's cherished Americana headed to Brown a century ago
Sudden death prompted construction of John Carter Brown Library on what is now central campus, according to Robert Emlen, who related library history on Staff Development Day
Sudden death prompted construction of John Carter Brown Library on what is now central campus, according to Robert Emlen, who related library history on Staff Development Day
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08/31/2001 Cole
Mathiesen and tarot cards: divining the future and human nature
When Robert Mathiesen's Staff Development Day class on tarot reading and divination was among the first to be filled during registration, he wasn't surprised. Mathiesen believes such esoteric subjects pique our natural curiosity. "We're hard-wired for mystery, religion and spirituality," he explained.
When Robert Mathiesen's Staff Development Day class on tarot reading and divination was among the first to be filled during registration, he wasn't surprised. Mathiesen believes such esoteric subjects pique our natural curiosity. "We're hard-wired for mystery, religion and spirituality," he explained.
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08/31/2001 Curtis
Simmons to welcome 1,381 members of the Class of 2005 at Sept. 4 convocation
Advance on opening convocation; speaker is Ruth Simmons; with statistics on Class of 2005
Advance on opening convocation; speaker is Ruth Simmons; with statistics on Class of 2005
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08/31/2001 Curtis
Simmons: "Every intellect is important"
In her Staff Development Day address July 31, President Simmons encouraged Brown to become a "community of leaders." During an Aug. 28 interview with the George Street Journal, Simmons elaborated upon that theme, and discussed her upcoming inauguration Oct. 14. Here are excerpts from that conversation.
In her Staff Development Day address July 31, President Simmons encouraged Brown to become a "community of leaders." During an Aug. 28 interview with the George Street Journal, Simmons elaborated upon that theme, and discussed her upcoming inauguration Oct. 14. Here are excerpts from that conversation.
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08/31/2001 Sweeney
At Brown for Aug. 31
At Brown: new appointments at Hillel, Swearer Center; a familiar face in Food Services dies; awards and honors; Brown community members on the road
At Brown: new appointments at Hillel, Swearer Center; a familiar face in Food Services dies; awards and honors; Brown community members on the road
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08/31/2001
Climate, not CO2, may drive make-up of plant communities
Rising carbon dioxide levels tied to global warming may not directly determine the composition of plant communities. Localized climate shifts appear to play a larger role, according to a Brown-led research team's report in this week's Science.
Rising carbon dioxide levels tied to global warming may not directly determine the composition of plant communities. Localized climate shifts appear to play a larger role, according to a Brown-led research team's report in this week's Science.
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01-016
08/29/2001 Turner
President Simmons to welcome and address 1,381 freshmen students
Brown President Ruth J. Simmons will officially open the new academic year and welcome the Class of 2005 during the 238th Opening Convocation Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at 11 a.m. on The College Green. Presiding at her first Opening Convocation as Brown's 18th president, Simmons also will deliver the keynote address.
Brown President Ruth J. Simmons will officially open the new academic year and welcome the Class of 2005 during the 238th Opening Convocation Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at 11 a.m. on The College Green. Presiding at her first Opening Convocation as Brown's 18th president, Simmons also will deliver the keynote address.
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08/28/2001 Curtis
Brown awards two Providence public high school students scholarships
Carol Hang of Central High School and Elda Roman of Classical High School were recently named City of Providence Scholars for the Class of 2005. They will receive financial support throughout their four years at the University.
Carol Hang of Central High School and Elda Roman of Classical High School were recently named City of Providence Scholars for the Class of 2005. They will receive financial support throughout their four years at the University.
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08/28/2001 Cole
Census study finds significant differences between Providence and state
Compared to statewide statistics, residents of Providence are more likely to be younger, live in rental housing, reside in single-parent families and be of mixed race, according to a study of census figures conducted by researchers at the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University. Their report also finds significant variations in median age and living conditions for whites, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanics.
Compared to statewide statistics, residents of Providence are more likely to be younger, live in rental housing, reside in single-parent families and be of mixed race, according to a study of census figures conducted by researchers at the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University. Their report also finds significant variations in median age and living conditions for whites, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanics.
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08/27/2001 Nickel
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