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Loyola University Chicago to Honor Nursing Alumni

Loyola University Health System — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:50:00 EST

The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing will honor two alumni at the Fourth Annual Alumni Awards Brunch this Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Lake Shore campus. There will be a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Madonna della Strada Chapel at 6453 N. Kenmore Ave., followed by the brunch and award presentation from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Mundelein Center Auditorium at 1020 W. Sheridan Road.

2012 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Awarded to Books That Explore Lincoln's Relationship with Border States, Jag Joseph Holt

Gettysburg College — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:00 EST

The 2012 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize has been announced, and the $50,000 prize will go to co-winners William C. Harris of North Carolina State University, for "Lincoln and the Border States: Preserving the Union," (Kansas) and Elizabeth D. Leonard of Colby College, for "Lincoln's Forgotten Ally: Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt of Kentucky" (UNC Press).

New Global Report Reveals That the Spirit of Childhood Is at Risk

Kraft Foods — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Kids and parents alike need more time to "be kids."

Finding Love Has No Expiration Date

Bowling Green State University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:10:00 EST

People may think that online dating is only for the young, but individuals over the age of 60 are the fastest growing demographic in online dating. However, they may be looking for different qualities in their relationships than their younger counterparts.

International Students Cook Ethnic Lunches for All

Michigan Technological University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

International students at Michigan Technological University in remote Houghton, Mich., missed their home cooking, so they decided to share it with the campus and community.

Seven Sweet Facts about How Chocolate is Made

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:45:00 EST

Most people are unaware of how chocolate gets from trees to your table find out with these seven fun facts!

Got Leftovers? Tips for Safely Savoring Foods a Second Time Around

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

Whether you cook all your food for the week on Sunday or have extra food left at the end of a meal--for many families, leftovers are key to solving the problem of "what's for dinner." Meals like pastas, soups, chili, and other home-cooked meals can easily be reheated for lunch at the office the next day or packed in a heat-insulated thermos for kids' lunches.

Happy Snow Day (in School)!

Butler University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 EST

Teachers and students don't have to wait for a blizzard to get them out of their mid-winter routines. Plan a "Snow Day on a School Day" to rejuvenate the joy of learning.

Donations Add Teeth To St. Lawrence Anthropology Class

St. Lawrence University — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

St. Lawrence University Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Mindy Pitre asked dentists to donate teeth to help students learn identification techniques.

Controlling Parents More Likely to Have Delinquent Children

University of New Hampshire — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

Authoritarian parents whose child-rearing style can be summed up as "it's my way or the highway" are more likely to raise disrespectful, delinquent children who do not see them as legitimate authority figures than authoritative parents who listen to their children and gain their respect and trust, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire.

No Valentine? No Problem!

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:10:00 EST

Valentine's Day can be pretty painful for kids who don't get their share of heart-shaped cards. Mary Muscari, associate professor in the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University and the author of Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood, offers tips for parents when their kids come home empty-handed.

Azar Nafisi to Give 175th MHC Commencement Address

Mount Holyoke College — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Best-selling writer Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran, will address Mount Holyoke College graduates during the College's 175th commencement on May 20.

From the University of Houston Texas Obesity Research Center

University of Houston — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:45:00 EST

The Texas Obesity Research Center (TORC) promotes interdisciplinary research, education and training to combat the global epidemic of obesity. Please consider these stories from TORC.

Expert Available to Talk About Spatial Reasoning and the Mathematical Mind

Boise State University — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:35:00 EST

Most people believe that mathematics is numbers, symbols and notations. Dr. Jonathan Brendefur, professor of mathematics education at Boise State University, explains that mathematics is also about spatial reasoning - the ability to visually manipulate stimuli, to break apart and put together 2-D and 3-D shapes, to take these ideas and twist and turn them or to not be confused when an object's orientation changes.

Giving People Rewards Uncovers True Motivations

University of Iowa — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:00 EST

Money is great for buying stuff, but a new study by University of Iowa business professors suggests it's also useful for keeping score and might help people make better decisions.

In the Zone: With Conversations, Research Finds Young Couples Experience Less Relationship Stress, Higher Satisfaction

Kansas State University — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:20:00 EST

Young adults who easily engage in rewarding conversations with their partners are less likely to hold onto anger and stress and more likely to be satisfied with the relationship, according to research from Kansas State University. Researchers are also looking at factors that relate to positive dating relationships or problematic relationships.

Tufts Center's Largest Funding Award Addresses Chronic Child Hunger in Ethiopia

Tufts University — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

The Feinstein International Center (FIC) at Tufts University will be part of a USAID effort to strengthen existing nutrition interventions in Ethiopia with the goal of breaking the centuries-old cycle of child undernutrition. The Tufts researchers will conduct fieldwork in tandem with Ethiopian policymakers and academics.

New Report Finds Biometric ID Card Could Cost $40 Billion

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST

A first-ever in-depth analysis of the costs of a biometric employment I.D. card that has an embedded fingerprint or hand vein scan. The card would replace various forms of ID, such as a driver's license, social security card and passport during the hiring process.

Study Shows 'Downsizing' Options Beat Calorie Warnings in Convincing Diners to Eat Less

Tulane University — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Restaurants looking to help customers slim down should focus on portion sizes rather than calorie labeling.

Professor Studies Health Care Disparities in Older Korean Americans

New York City College of Technology — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

Soyeon Cho, assistant professor of human services at New York City College of Technology (City Tech) discusses her research that is focused on physical and mental health disparities in the Korean American populations in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and New Jersey (especially Fort Lee and Palisades Park).

SJU Autism Studies Minor Earns Behavior Analyst Certification

Saint Joseph's University — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST

As the autism field grows, future care providers are seeking the proper training and credentials from their undergraduate coursework to give them a competitive edge. Saint Joseph's University's Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support recently applied for and received approval for its minor in autism studies from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.(r) (BACB). Now, SJU students who complete the requirements for the minor will be eligible to sit for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) examination(r), an important certification for professionals in the field.

Some Formerly Cohabiting Couples With Children Keep Romantic Relationship

Ohio State University — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:15:00 EST

When low-income cohabiting couples with children decide to no longer live together, that doesn't necessarily mean the end of their romantic relationship, a new study suggests.

Washington and Lee University Students Staging 25th Mock Convention

Washington and Lee University — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST

After incorrectly predicting that Hillary Clinton would win the Democratic nomination for president in 2008, organizers of Washington and Lee University's annual Mock Convention are determined not to make a mistake this weekend, when they choose the GOP nominee at the 2012 Republican Mock Convention.

Nova Southeastern University to Welcome Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus as Next Distinguished Speaker

Nova Southeastern University — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

Just how reliable is the human memory? That's a question noted psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, Ph.D., has studied for the past 30 years. On Thursday, Feb. 9, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will welcome Loftus as part of its Distinguished Speakers Series.

Teaching Kids to Mind Their Peas and Carrots

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST

How to Be a Winner for Dinner, a children's book that teaches young children about healthy eating habits, is the most recent project of a multitalented nursing student. Gina Colaizzo, a pediatric nurse practitioner student at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON), is that author.