Global October 2016

Research links voting to desire for social standing, discomfort with lying

What motivates people to vote? Honestly? Look for a few surprising answers in “Voting to Tell Others,” a paper in an upcoming issue of the Review of Economic Studies that could as easily read “Voting, So We Don’t Have to Say We Did When We Really Didn’t.”

Hispanic Community October 2016

CU Boulder group to discuss green economy at Latino conference Oct. 14

As communities grapple with how to create green economies that don't harm the environment, a multidisciplinary team of University of Colorado Boulder faculty and staff is focused on including underrepresented groups in that transition. The team will speak about the topic at a Latino business conference in Longmont, Colorado, on Friday, Oct. 14. BoulderTalks and the Just Transition Collaborative are co-sponsoring “The New Green Economy,” a workshop that will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Plaza Convention Center in Longmont.

Arts and Media October 2016

New Monument of Sparty Comes to Michigan State University

Michigan State University is getting a new bronze monument to the school's Sparty mascot. The statue at the MSU Union in East Lansing is perched on a bench with his muscular arms extended out. People will be able to sit next to Sparty and pose for photos. An unveiling of the about $150,000 project will take place Wednesday ahead of the weekend's homecoming events. Oregon-based sculptor Alison Brown created a clay rendering used to cast the statue, which weighs more than 1,500 pounds. She noted that Michigan State students helped select her as the sculptor and helped decide on a pose for Sparty.

Technology October 2016

Saint Mary’s College Receives $2.7 Million HSI Federal Grant To Expand STEM Education Opportunities

Saint Mary’s College of California has received a $2.7 million Hispanic Serving Institutions Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (HSI STEM) and Articulation program grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). The federal grant will support Caminos a Las Ciencias (CALC): Pathways to Science, a new strategic initiative designed to significantly enhance and expand the curriculum and resources offered to Saint Mary’s Hispanic and low-income students. The HSI STEM award will also enable the College to advance learning outcomes for all students enrolled in STEM degree programs.

Global October 2016

West Virginia State University to Begin Offering Master’s in Instructional Leadership

West Virginia State University (WVSU) will begin offering a new, online Master of Education in Instructional Leadership degree beginning with the spring 2017 semester. The new program will feature an emphasis on the concepts of social justice, fairness and equity, making it the first of its kind in West Virginia.

Arts and Media October 2016

Riverside City College Adjunct Faculty Wins Pierre Cardin Award

Murillo, 31, is being honored for his scenic design work with the Playwrights’ Arena, which is based in Los Angeles and was founded by Jon Lawrence Rivera in order to produce and direct original works by Los Angeles playwrights. Murillo’s work has also been featured at International City Theatre, New Village Arts Theatre, The Chance Theater, Deaf West Theatre, Wallis Anneberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Hollywood Bowl, and Performance Riverside.

Financing October 2016

Virginia Commonwealth University Aims to Curb Youth Violence in Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University will use a $6 million federal grant to help curb youth violence in Richmond. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/2dYuOOe ) that researchers will help communities develop programs aimed at preventing violence among youth.

Arts and Media October 2016

A dean (and his faculty) turn radio listeners' questions into a book demystifying classical music

USC Thornton School of Music Dean Robert A. Cutietta has been answering puzzling and persnickety questions on Classical KUSC’s “Ask the Dean” weekly radio feature on its Arts Alive show since 2006. Now, he’s compiled and tweaked some 140 of them for a new format. His book, Who Knew? Answers to Questions About Classical Music You Never Thought to Ask, was published this week by Oxford University Press.

Financing October 2016

Williston State College Extends Free Tuition Program

A Williston State College program that offers free tuition and fees to high school graduates in the North Dakota oil patch has pushed enrollments at the school to record highs, and the small two-year school is extending the effort thanks to a new infusion of cash. The college began the Williams County Graduate Scholarship program two years ago to increase the number of professionals such as nurses and accountants in the booming oil patch. It was funded mainly by $1 million from the Alva J. Field Memorial Trust and $500,000 from the state.

Global October 2016

Chicago State University Opens Doors To Instruct High School Students During CPS Teachers Strike

In support of Chicago families, Chicago State University will open it’s doors to more than 300 Chicago Public School (CPS) high school students in response to the impending CPS teachers strike scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 11th. The university will provide academic workshops in critical areas like Math, English and Science.

Global October 2016 Premium

New Furman Program Helps Students Get Real-world Experience

Furman University is announcing a new plan to give students experiences outside the classroom that will make them more prepared for careers after school. Under the Furman Advantage, the Greenville News reports (http://grnol.co/2dx2PFz) Thursday the university is guaranteeing students the chance to get internships or extra-curricular experiences that are relevant to their future careers.

Global October 2016

A Relaxing Time Guaranteed for All

Rice students are putting the finishing touches on The Hangout in time for the installation's dedication in the grove on the south side