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Columbia University was founded in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of King George II of England. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York and the fifth oldest in the United States, and is recognized as one of the top academic and research institutions in the world.
Columbia University was founded in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of King George II of England. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York and the fifth oldest in the United States, and is recognized as one of the top academic and research institutions in the world.
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, September 2005
Staff reporterRobert Pinsky, former poet laureate of the United States, and Benjamin Sommer, professor of religion and head of the Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies at Northwestern University, discuss the historical and poetical importance of King David. The...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Navy Pier, Roman Catholicism, Francis George, Christianity
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Milt July 08 Program Guide
Staff reporterTUESDAY, JULY 1ST WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND THURSDAY, JULY 3RD FRIDAY, JULY 4TH There will be no shows these nights due to Cubs baseball games. MONDAY, JULY 7TH ORIGINAL SIN What is original sin? What are it’s origins, and how did it...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Harry Potter (fictional character), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Literature, Nazi Party
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, February 2008
Staff reporterMilt talks with John Silber about his latest book, Architecture of the Absurd. (2/29/08) Architecture (79:57) Milt talks with biblical scholar Bart Ehrman about his book, God's Problem. (2/25/08) Ehrman (81:09) Iran has been much in the news as of...Tags: Colleges and Universities, U.S. Navy, Education
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, March 2008
Staff reporterIs the power and influence of the United States declining as the global economy flourishes? Yes, says our guest on this show. And it's not necessarily for the reasons you might think, such as the rising power of China and the European Union, although...Tags: European Union, Colleges and Universities, Sociology, William F. Buckley, Saudi Arabia
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, January 2007
Staff reporterMilt leads and overview of Victorian literature--including discussion of Charles Dickens, Matthew Arnold, Charlotte Bronte, Charles Darwin and more--with Lawrence Poston, professor emeritus of English at the University of Illinois Chicago, and Micael...Tags: Loyola University Chicago, Charles Dickens, Arts and Culture, Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Extension 720 Audio Archives, September 2006
Staff reporterRoderick MacFarquhar, professor of history, political science and government at Harvard University and co-author of the new book Mao's Last Revolution, discusses the history of communism in China, the roots of the Cultural Revolution, and how it...Tags: Skokie, Loyola University Chicago, Mass Media, Chicago Sun-Times, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Orange honors 97 seniors admitted to top colleges
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Orange County School Board is recognizing tonight its top one percent — nearly 100 students admitted to top colleges from amongst about 10,000 high school graduates this year. The district's traditional high schools provided the names of their... -
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AEROSMITH: Here It Is
Aerosmith is back with their first new song in six years, "Legendary Child." They unveiled it last night during a live spot on the season finale of American Idol, which also included the...Tags: Organized Crime, Radio, Cleveland Clinic, Will Ferrell, Teaching and Learning
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Raritan River Music Festival ends with romance
For lovers of the tango or for lovers in general, the final concert of the 23rd Raritan River Music Festival on Saturday evening is the place to get your fix of romantic vibes. "Romantics New and Old," at the Clinton Presbyterian Church in Clinton, N.J.,...Tags: John Denver, Entertainment, Colleges and Universities, Tony Bennett, South Whitehall Township
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Shepherd's literary magazine receives national design award
Shepherd University’s student-run literary magazine, “Sans Merci,” was named the design winner of the 2012 National Program Directors’ Prize for Undergraduate Literary Magazines by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs,...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Arts and Culture, Newspaper and Magazine, Education
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Graphic Arts: Rockwell Kent's appeal
During the early part of the 20th century, Rockwell Kent was hailed for his achievements as a printmaker and illustrator, contributing to more than 140 books, including literary classics "Moby-Dick," "The Canterbury Tales" and "Leaves of Grass."...
Tags: Rockwell Kent, Arts, Arts and Culture, Artists, Canterbury
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Law Hamstrings College Remedial Programs
The Hartford CourantConnecticut's General Assembly approved historic legislation this month that would essentially end remedial education as it currently exists in the state's community colleges. Pending Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's signature, the bill would prohibit Connecticut...Tags: Research, Colleges and Universities, School Examinations, Dannel P. Malloy , Teachers
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