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Robert McChesney lecture, symposium on "Media and Democracy"

02/09/2012

Robert McChesney, host of "Media Matters" weekly radio program and co-founder of Free Press, a national media reform organization, will present "Media and Democracy and the Coming Upheaval" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Shriver Center Heritage Room. His talk is part of Miami University's annual Robert E. Strippel Memorial Continuing Dialogue on Justice and Human Rights.

Miami University's Scripps Center releases factbook

02/08/2012

Recognizing that growing numbers of Ohioans are seeking information about long-term services and supports, Miami University's Scripps Gerontology Center has released its third edition of the Ohio Long-Term Services and Supports Factbook. The book provides a basic introduction to long-term services and supports, which include any assistance given to people with limitations impacting their abilities to perform daily activities.

Brad Kasberg, 2012 Goldman Prize winner
Brad Kasberg, 2012 Goldman Prize winner

Goldman Prize winner Brad Kasberg to work with Miami Tribe of Oklahoma

02/07/2012

Miami University senior Brad Kasberg, recipient of the $30,000 Joanna Jackson Goldman Memorial Prize, will spend a year after graduation working with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to develop a sustainable land use plan that will address the cultural, ecological, and economic needs of the tribe.

Study investigates aging criminals and Ohio's nursing homes

02/06/2012

More than a quarter of nursing homes surveyed in Ohio are "unsure" whether a previously convicted sex offender, or someone with a violent criminal background, resided within their facility, according to a report published by Miami University's Scripps Gerontology Center. Of the facilities surveyed, 7 percent indicate they had housed at least one resident with a sex offender or violent criminal background.

Trustees approve faculty promotion and tenure

02/03/2012

Miami University trustees at their Feb. 3 board meeting approved the promotion and/or tenure of 37 faculty members. A list of those faculty can be found here. Provost Bobby Gempesaw commended the group overall for teaching abilities and innovations, research and commitment to students.


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