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from the issue of September 7, 2006
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Learning community builds on Thompson Forum speakers
A new UNL learning community is offering students a global perspective.
Eighteen first-year students were selected to take part in the E.N. Thompson International Scholars learning community, which focuses on history, international studies, political science and other disciplines in a global context.
The students were selected to take part in the program by invitation based on their interest in world issues.
"My career goals are to be involved in international relations," said Aimee Schwab, a freshman from Crete and member of the E.N. Thompson scholars. "I felt like this was the perfect opportunity for me to get my feet wet. It will also help me get into the field after graduation."
The learning community draws on E.N. Thompson Forum presentations as a starting point. The goal is to develop a group of high-ability students who see themselves as global citizens, said Deb Mullen, academic learning community coordinator.
Most students live on eighth floor of Abel Hall, where fifth-year senior Camillo Ramirez mentors them.
Scholars participate in two honors courses, the E.N. Thompson lecture series, and the English Conversation Partner Program.
The Thompson scholars' education is also enhanced by new learning technologies. Each member of the community has received Apple iPods for downloading podcasts on topics related to their study. Students will also use the iPods to record interviews and share them with other class members.
GO TO: ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 7
NEWS HEADLINES FOR SEPTEMBER 7
Year in Review
15 proposals for teaching, learning excellence funded
Air Force ROTC sweeps national honors
Awards and Honors
Beef scholars program begins
Big Event draws more than 1,000 campus volunteers
BIT Mobile rolls across Nebraska
Buffett, Gates visit campus
Cassman directs energy center
Chemist creates synthetic bone
Circle of Nations hosted by UNL
Civil Rights marcher gives keynote address in MLK observance
Combined campaign raises $331,994
Committees lay foundation for general education reform
Core Values: Achievement
Core Values: Diversity
Core Values: Engagement
Core Values: Excellence
Core Values: Learning
Core Values: Research and Creative Activity
Core Values: Stewardship
Eight students chalk awards
Energy research partners UNL scientists, public power
Engineering opens 2006 with new lab
Excellence in Brief
Faculty earn top teaching, research honors
Fall semester opens with LGBTQ minor
Five faculty members earn Fulbright honors
Four record CAREER grants
Franco takes student affairs helm
Ginsburg tenders two UNL lectures
Hurricane Briefs
Journalism issues two depth reports
Learning community builds on Thompson Forum speakers
Libraries expand Cather collections
NaBRO lands 5-year Korean bridge project
Natural Resources moves to Hardin Hall
NU Directions hailed as model program
Partnership aims at commercialized cholesterol fighter
Program aimed at next generation of researchers
Program cards a first
Psych symposium examines lesbian, gay, bisexual identities
Research funding tops $100 million milestone
Research on campus
Retention drive launched
Robots participate in 18-day mission
Sheldon revives tradition
Theatre Arts honors Carson
Three new majors offered to students
Transportation Center earns grant
University takes new tack in accreditation
UNL aids $5M wheat effort
UNL among top 50 colleges
UNL, Grand Island students celebrate college opportunity
UNL students approve new culture center
UNL updates online image
Weisz helps shape court's handling of abused and neglected children
Year in Review issue can be downloaded in pdf format
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