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Africa Moves!
Posted in On Campus on May 1, 2013
Artists gathered in Ace Morgan Theatre last week to celebrate the world of African dance, from traditional forms to pieces that explored some current—and complex—issues.
Vote of confidence
Posted in On Campus on April 29, 2013
Meet Ana Morales ’14 and Hung Tran ’15, the newly elected president and vice president of Denison’s student government.
Habits of mind — and heart
Posted in On Campus on April 19, 2013
Friday’s Academic Awards Convocation was Denison’s heartfelt celebration of the best in teaching and learning.
Brava!
Posted in On Campus on April 9, 2013
Soprano Jessye Norman’s Vail performance wraps the season and Lorraine Wales’ extraordinary 34-year directorship on the perfect note.
Blossoming artist
Posted in Academics & Research on March 29, 2013
The work of multimedia artist Chelsea Flowers ’13 is part autobiography, part personal therapy—and now it’s award-winning.
In search of direction
Posted in On Campus on March 13, 2013
A behind-the-scenes look at the dramatic production of “The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God.”
Lauding leadership
Posted in On Campus on March 5, 2013
Recognizing the Class of 2013’s Distinguished Leaders for being among the best of the best, and for making the most of their time at Denison.
The wonderful wizard of college
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 27, 2013
A play teaches local fourth-graders the importance of education and money management.
Love is in the air
Posted in On Campus on February 14, 2013
There are a million ways to say I love you. Here’s a student video that proves it.
Lessons from the pizza line
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 30, 2013
When two men were harassed in downtown Columbus, the local community stepped in. Why bystander intervention can help the fight for equality.
The significance of Selma
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 24, 2013
Winter Break was more than a vacation for 84 students participating in the Break Away program—it was a service-learning experience.
Learning from Dr. King … and one another
Posted in On Campus on January 22, 2013
On Monday, students, faculty and alumni joined their hearts and voices in the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The courage to create a just world
Posted in On Campus on January 18, 2013
In the 45th year after his death, the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on.
Denison in the Blogosphere (1/11/13)
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 11, 2013
In this international edition of Blogosphere, we journey across three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe.
Teachers, public schools, & gay rights
Posted in Academics & Research on November 19, 2012
Professor Karen Graves recently talked about discrimination in public schools to the History of Education Society.
Something for everyone
Posted in On Campus on August 31, 2012
The Academic Quad was booming as students participated in the annual Involvement Fair.
Oh, what a night
Posted in On Campus on August 29, 2012
During last week’s induction ceremony, the Class of 2016 was encouraged to work together, but also shine as individuals.
Cell intel
Posted in Academics & Research on April 10, 2012
Newly tenured biology professor Lina Yoo has a passion for teaching immunology, and she takes pride in the pursuits of her students.
Senior sensations
Posted in On Campus on March 9, 2012
Twenty-five celebrated students were recognized for their commitment to excellence and leadership.
It takes a campus
Posted in Academics & Research on March 6, 2012
A look behind the scenes of Defying the Distance, a new class that examines the philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Modern musician
Posted in Academics & Research on March 1, 2012
HyeKyung Lee, a recently tenured faculty member, is fascinated by new works, and that includes discovering others’ music or creating her own original pieces.
Performance plus
Posted in On Campus on February 10, 2012
Dancer Dada Masilo did even more than stage her U.S. debut at Swasey. She also brought her insight and experience into classrooms across the campus.
So you think you can dance?
Posted in On Campus on January 30, 2012
Dada Masilo’s Vail Series performance on Friday—her American premiere—will fuse classical ballet and African dance.
Defying the distance
Posted in On Campus on January 25, 2012
On Monday, the campus community celebrated the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of “teach-ins.”
A new way to celebrate King Day
Posted in On Campus on January 19, 2012
The college’s annual celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. takes a new form this year.
Dance lessons
Posted in Academics & Research on November 16, 2011
Effi Taylor ’12 made the journey from Ghana to America to attend college, but it was in Granville, Ohio, that she learned a traditional Ghanaian dance.
Tea time
Posted in On Campus on November 4, 2011
Last weekend, 75 people gathered at Burke auditorium to witness an intimate Japanese ritual not often open to the public.
It takes just four weeks to make a family—and a play
Posted in On Campus on October 13, 2011
Students and Vail guest artist Dale Shields create a family of friends and a fascinating original play in only 28 days.
They had us at ‘hello’
Posted in On Campus on September 2, 2011
With 175 student orgs on campus, there was something for everyone at Thursday’s Involvement Fair.
A moment to look back … and celebrate
Posted in On Campus on May 11, 2011
In advance of this Sunday’s Commencement, Posse Scholars gathered with faculty, friends, and Posse Foundation representatives to reflect on their four years at Denison.
Celebrating African cultures
Posted in On Campus on February 15, 2011
African Awareness Week gives students the opportunity to experience and celebrate the rich cultures and history of Africa.
Poets taking on the dream
Posted in On Campus on January 28, 2011
The MLK celebration Poetry Slam gave voice to this year’s theme, “Harvesting the Dream: All Hands on the Freedom Plow.”
‘You have spoken pointedly, but out of love for humankind’
Posted in Voices of Denison on January 17, 2011
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Newark Advocate reprints a supportive open letter to King from philosophy professor Ron Santoni, originally published on June 29, 1967.
International intrigue
Posted in On Campus on December 9, 2010
Model UN students ran the table at this year’s American Model United Nations International Conference in Chicago.
Hanukkah Lights
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 2, 2010
NPR’s annual holiday favorite, “Hanukkah Lights,” features a story by English prof and award-winning author Margot Singer.
Making refugees feel at home
Posted in Academics & Research on November 19, 2010
Erik Singh ’11 used his research project to learn about the challenges facing Somali refugees in Ohio.
The future is now
Posted in On Campus on November 9, 2010
For students thinking about grad school and international awards, this conference hit the spot.
Islamic economics & the Iranian Revolution
Posted in Academics & Research on November 2, 2010
Economics prof Sohrab Behdad discusses Islamic economics in revolutionary Iran with Amsterdam’s Radio Zamaneh.
A place for time, space & faith
Posted in On Campus on October 29, 2010
In the Open House, students and villagers explore and practice their spirituality even while they help others follow different beliefs.
Thinking about the Open House
Posted in Voices of Denison on October 29, 2010
Students share their thoughts on Denison’s place for spiritual reflection and understanding.
Founding feminists
Posted in Academics & Research on October 15, 2010
The Women’s Studies program recently hosted a reunion, with TAs and faculty returning to campus and engaging in an intergenerational conversation about social change with the current community.
The evolution of a liberal arts education
Posted in Academics & Research on October 6, 2010
Denison’s faculty establishes a “Power and Justice” core competency, and the intent for students to question their own place in the structures of human societies.
Does talking make a difference?
Posted in On Campus on September 23, 2010
Sustained Dialogue moves difficult conversations forward by creating safe spaces to talk and helping people come to better understanding of their differences.
Slow down, you move too fast
Posted in On Campus on September 21, 2010
Hard-working students from the Language and Culture Program in Preston House spend a day chillaxing at Dawes Arboretum.
Choices, choices
Posted in On Campus on September 3, 2010
It was organized chaos on the A-Quad, as more than 100 student organizations showcased themselves at the annual Involvement Fair.
‘Start as you mean to go on’
Posted in On Campus on August 26, 2010
They’re off and running. The Induction Ceremony makes it official for the Class of 2014, and the learning has already begun.
Learning the ropes
Posted in On Campus on August 25, 2010
Whether it’s through service, collaborating with artists, or hiking in the woods, Denison first-year students are acquiring the skills they need to succeed in college.
Here they come!
Posted in On Campus on August 20, 2010
The fall semester at Denison is about to start, and along with returning students, the college is geared up to welcome the newest Denisonians, the Class of 2014.
Habits of mind — and heart April 19, 2013
Getting silly with Steve March 15, 2013
Let the mortarboards fly May 15, 2013
The (Not So) Abominable Snowman March 25, 2013
Waiting for Huffman March 20, 2013
The end of the Knobel era May 7, 2013
Five things I wish I knew at 22 May 24, 2013
Africa Moves! May 1, 2013
Eagle eyes May 21, 2013
It all adds up May 2, 2013
Brava! April 9, 2013
Carol of the bells May 29, 2013
Vote of confidence April 29, 2013
Getting silly with Steve March 15, 2013
What happened on Deliria? April 30, 2013
‘I Love Granville’ March 28, 2013
The sound of music April 16, 2013
Novel ink April 2, 2013
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