The Granville community is invited to a discussion on "The Battle for Hearing" from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, in the Burton Morgan Lecture Hall, room 115 (150 Ridge Loop). The discussion will focus on cochlear implants, which are devices that restore sound for people who are deaf or very hard of hearing.

The discussion is inspired by the PBS documentary on deaf culture and cochlear implants entitled "Sound & Fury," and by an article, "The Design and Function of Cochlear Implants," from American Scientist magazine. The session will include a brief viewing of the "Sound & Fury" video, and a discussion will be led by Denison community members who have conducted research with or are parents of children with cochlear implants. Snacks will be provided. The event is open to the public and is cosponsored by Denison's chapter of Sigma Xi (the national science honorary) and NERD (Neuroscience Education & Research at Denison).

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CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville -- "Battle for Hearing" discussion, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, in the Burton Morgan Lecture Hall, room 115 (150 Ridge Loop). Free and open to the public. Contact Nestor Matthews at (740) 587-5782.

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Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

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