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January 28, 2010

The State of the University

Ashley Thorne

What President Obama's State of the Union address means for the future of higher education.

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January 27, 2010

Four Rented Rooms and a Big Idea: Shimer College at the Crossroads

Peter Wood

A tiny Great Books college in Chicago encounters a clash of ideas.

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January 26, 2010

Baggage Claim at Williams

Ashley Thorne

Williams College will cancel classes to engage in "pomosexual" poetry performances, politicized art discussions, a "queering communities" panel, and "reclaiming New England's aboriginal history.......

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January 25, 2010

Reflections of a Community College Professor

John C. Chalberg

We present the reflections of John C. “Chuck” Chalberg, professor of American history for more than thirty years at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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January 22, 2010

Politics of Scarcity at Penn State...No Comment

Glenn Ricketts

"The class does not claim to present an evenly balanced assessment."

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