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Scholars News Desk 2007

December 14, 2007

Life Science 'Summit': We're No. 1

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, is quoted.

December 13, 2007

Shame of the Seas

Ira Berlin, founder of College Park Scholars, is quoted.

December 5, 2007

Geeking Out on Dinosaurs

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, is quoted.

December 3, 2007

Scholars Visit the State Department

Students from several Scholars programs join the International Studies program in a trip to the U.S. State Department during the Scholars on the Hill series.

December 2, 2007

In Search Of . . .

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, is quoted.

Dec 2007/Jan 2008

Days of Future Passed

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, authors this piece in AJR.

November 16, 2007

Discovery Changes View of Plant-Eating Dinos

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, is quoted.

November 16, 2007

Cost-Conscious Colleges

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, is quoted.

November 15, 2007

Hottest Look in Recyclables

Jo Paoletti, Director Emeritus of American Cultures, is quoted.

November 13, 2007

Fashion Is Going Green

Jo Paoletti, Director Emeritus of American Cultures, is quoted.

October 31, 2007

Closing the College Achievement Gap

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, is quoted.

October 31, 2007

Halloween on Steroids

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, is quoted.

October 30, 2007

New Encyclopedia Digs into Dinosaurs

Jo Paoletti, Director Emeritus of American Cultures, is quoted.

October 28, 2007

Forget Frills and Go Gory

Jo Paoletti, Director Emeritus of American Cultures, is quoted.

October 27, 2007

Digging the Scene: Dinos Burrowed, Built Dens

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, is quoted.

October 25, 2007

Lise Van Susteren to Discuss Global Climate Change on Campus

The CPSAA and Scholars will host a presentation on global warming by Lise Van Susteren, M.D.

October 24, 2007

Scholars Visit Congress and Tour LEAFHouse

Students from several Scholars programs traveled to Capitol Hill.

Oct/Nov 2007

Deans of Change

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, authors this piece for AJR.

October 4, 2007

Scores Off a Bit in Montgomery 'Report Card'

Mahlon Straszheim, former Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, is quoted.

October 4, 2007

Views Differ on Benefits Of Tax Plan In Maryland

Mahlon Straszheim, former Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council, is quoted.

October 3, 2007

Hispanic Graduation Rate at the University of Maryland Lagging

Kathy McAdams, former Executive Director of College Park Scholars, is quoted.

October 1, 2007

Advocates for Children

The Advocates for Children program in College Park Scholars was mentioned in the College of Education's October newsletter.

Fall 2007

Public Leadership Director Highlighted

The School of Public Policy highlights David A. Crocker and his new position as the director of the Public Leadership program for College Park Scholars.

Fall 2007

Turning Trash into Treasure

Media, Self and Society alumna Anna Volper finds success in saving money and the environment by converting food waste into compost with her fellow teammates.

September 2007

Important History Project Receives NEH Funding

Ira Berlin, founder of College Park Scholars and one of the editors of The Freedman and Southern Society Project, is mentioned in an article about new funding for the history project.

September 25, 2007

Dawn's Two Cosmic Targets: Vesta and Ceres

Lucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, contributes to published research on two members of the asteroid belt--Ceres and Vesta.

September 24, 2007

Scholars Sweep New Phi Kappa Phi Emerging Scholar Awards

Four College Park Scholars are identified and honored as emerging scholars by the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

September 20, 2007

Director of Earth, Life & Time Publishes Children's Book

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, has published Dinosaurs - an illustrated and detail-rich encyclopedia for dinosaur lovers of all ages.

September 16, 2007

Director of International Studies to Receive Prestigious Award

Jim Glass, Director of International Studies, is honored with the Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award.

August 30, 2007

Students Visit Homeless Center

Mark Wellman, Director of Business, Society & the Economy, is mentioned in an article for his efforts at Service Day when his program went to Silver Spring homelessness outreach center Progress Place.

Fall 2007

Yeah, Terps

Alan Coleman, Public Leadership alumnus, is celebrated for his affinity for the Terps and achievements in the classroom and beyond.

August 24, 2007

Life in an Industry That Some Have Written Off

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, is mentioned in an article as a source of support in and an advocate of the field of journalism.

August 22, 2007

Journal's Pains Reflect Media's Malaise

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on the status of the American Journalism Review and its tentative future as a critique mechanism for the media.

August 20, 2007

Once Again, Maryland Makes the U.S. News Grade

Maryland makes U.S. News and World Report list of schools with outstanding examples of academic programs that are believed to lead to student success.

August 9, 2007

Waves Demystified

James Duncan, Director Emeritus of Science, Technology & Society, helps explain and elaborate on the tendencies and characteristics of the naturally occurring phenomenon of waves.

August 9, 2007

Changing Leadership in Scholars Programs

College Park Scholars announces key leadership transitions in several of its programs.

August 1, 2007

12th Annual College Park Scholars Service Day

College Park Scholars announces its 12th Annual Service Day.

July 20, 2007

Times are Changing at Northwestern U

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on the changing curriculum at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

July 12, 2007

Wiseman Named Interim Dean

Donna Wiseman, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, is named interim Dean of the College of Education at UM.

June 21, 2007

Hubble Asteroid Images Help Prepare for Spacecraft Visit

Lucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, comments further on NASA's upcoming Dawn mission.

June 13, 2007

Feathered Dino was Twice Your Height and had Claws

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life & Time, comments further on Gigantoraptor.

June 1, 2007

Visit to an Asteroid

Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life & Time, comments on the Gigantoraptor erlianensis discovery .

Summer 2007

Student Scholarships Awarded

Lucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of Science, Discovery & the Universe, comments on the Dawn mission.

May 17, 2007

Tragedy and Triumph

Araina Ford, Advocates for Children alumna, is honored for receiving the Irv and Micki Goldstein Scholarship.

May 17, 2007

Guild Wants Brighter Sun

Tracee Johnson, Environmental Studies alumna, is highlighted upon her commencement from the University.

May 14, 2007

New Provost Farvardin Wants to ‘Lift’ University of Maryland

Ira Berlin, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council Chair and Founders Circle member, comments on the appointment of Dean Nariman Farvardin as the University's new provost.

May 11, 2007

Scholars Honored for Leadership and Academic Achievement

Students in Scholars are recognized for awards and honors for leadership and academic achievement.

May 10, 2007

Renowned Journalist Leaves His Own Mark with Pulitzer Prize

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on Gene Roberts commitment to journalism and the University of Maryland.

May 9, 2007

Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

Twelve College Park Scholars are inducted into Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi.

May 8, 2007

College Park Scholars Honored by Omicron Delta Kappa

Two College Park Scholars are among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK).

May 7, 2007

55 Scholars to be Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Fifty-Five College Park Scholars are among those inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

May 7, 2007

Pro-Israel Student Refused Service

Avi Mayer, International Studies alumnus, comments on an alleged campus incident at the Stamp Student Union.

May 1, 2007

Anchor Is Main Draw for Network

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, discusses the role of the anchor in broadcast news.

April 30, 2007

Kirwan Pushes USM in the Right Direction

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, is highlighted in a Q&A.

April 19, 2007

10th Annual "Step to Bat for Kids" Charity Softball Tournament

Students from across the twelve Scholars programs will participate in our 10th Annual "Step to Bat for Kids" Charity Softball Tournament on May 5th.

April 17, 2007

11th Annual College Park Scholars Academic Showcase

Students from across the twelve Scholars programs will participate in our 11th Annual Academic Showcase, spotlighting student research, internships, and performances.

April 17, 2007

Overwhelming News, Except in Prime Time

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, discusses the decision made by TV networks to air their original programming following the tragedy at Virginia Tech.

April 16, 2007

The Tragedy at Virginia Tech

College Park Scholars responds to the tragedy at Virginia Tech and provides resources to our community members.

April 15, 2007

Unpack the Benefits Package

Nathan Groce, Advocates for Children alumnus, comments on the role that benefits must play in selecting your next job.

April 14, 2007

Tuition Hikes Coming in 2008

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, comments on the tuition freeze and the future control of tuition in the University System.

April 13, 2007

Questioning Postcolonialism

Sangeeta Ray, Director of American Cultures, presents "Reading an Ethics of Environment in Postcolonial Fiction" at UCLA and University of Oregon.

April 3, 2007

Sun Suitors Hopeful - Sale Could Follow Tribune Deal

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on the future of The Baltimore Sun, following the announcement of a Tribune deal.

March 31, 2007

Parents are at First Guarded by Classes

Brenda Jones Harden, Director of Advocates for Children, comments on the success of parenting programs.

March 29, 2007

Newsom wins Alpha Lambda Delta Fellowship

Diana Newsom, Arts alumna, is awarded the Betty Jo Hudson Fellowship for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Spring 2007

2006 - 2007 David Ellis Memorial Scholarship Awarded

Julia Grubman, American Cultures alumna, is awarded the 2006-2007 David Ellis Memorial Scholarship.

March 23, 2007

"The Black Girl's Guide to College Success"

Sheryl Walker, International Studies alumna, is the author of a new book, The Black Girl's Guide to College Success.

March 22, 2007

New Study on Female Advancement in Chemical Companies

Ruth Fassinger, Director Emeritus of Advocates for Children, comments on a National Science Foundation report on women's careers in the chemical industry.

March 12, 2007

Two Scholars Present at Research Symposium

Two College Park Scholars students present research projects at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Symposium.

March 8, 2007

Expert in the History of Race Relations in America Passes Away

Ira Berlin, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council Chair and Founders Circle member, discusses the enduring significance of Dr. Jordan’s work.

March 5, 2007

Scholar-to-Scholar

A team of administrators from The Ohio State University visit College Park to learn more about the Scholars Program.

March 1, 2007

Campus Downloading Crackdown

William Kirwan, Scholars Founders Circle member, comments on the role of campus administrators in curbing illegal file downloading by students.

February 27, 2007

The Majority of Boomers are Coming Close to 50...

Janet Wagner, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, discusses the growing market presented by Baby Boomers.

February 9, 2007

Five Scholars Speak at December Commencement Ceremonies

Five College Park Scholars alumni speak at their December Commencement Ceremonies.

February 1, 2007

Md. Collects Less in Taxes, Fees Than Most Other States

Mahlon Straszheim, former Scholars Faculty Advisory Council Chair, comments on Maryland state taxes.

January 27, 2007

Advisor to Nixon, Ford on Race Issues Passes Away

Tom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, comments on the passing of the School of Journalism's faculty member Benjamin Holman.