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March 3, 2014

The HHS Mandate and Religious Liberty: An Update

Adèle Auxier Keim

This piece is a follow-up to “The HHS Mandate and Religious Liberty: A Primer,” which was included in the Winter 2013 AQ.

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March 3, 2014

The MOOC Chronicles Part 2: Determination

Rachelle Peterson

This is Part 2 of Rachelle Dejong's series on taking a MOOC. You can find Part 1 here.

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February 27, 2014

Ars Gratia Artis?

Marilee Turscak

Despite the fact that many art donors forbid the sale of their art, some university officials believe that flailing institutions can only stay afloat if they sell their collections.

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February 27, 2014

Trash Radicals: Sustainability’s New Ascetic Ideal

Rachelle Peterson

Colleges' "zero waste" policies and sustainability movements have grown exponentially and developed into long-term institutional policies.

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February 27, 2014

An Appeal to NAS

Donald Lazere

Dr. Donald Lazere offers an appeal to NAS.

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