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House of Representatives Pass Health Care Reform Bill
Late Saturday night, Nov. 7, the House of Representatives passed what may become the defining piece of legislation regarding social policy this century- President Obama’s health-care reform bill. The H.R. 3962, otherwise known as the Affordable Health Care for America Act, made it through the House in a vote of 220 to 215.
Student Body Forum Presents Strategic Plan
Tuesday, Southwestern’s Student Congress hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the University’s 2010 Strategic Plan. The University appointed a Commission on Planning and Action that was made up of students, faculty, staff and more in January 2009 to decide what direction of the university would be for the next 10 years.
Are You Interested in Learning About Other Cultures?
If you answered “yes”, the Global Expo next week might be of interest to you. The Expo, sponsored by SU International Club, will showcase different countries and cultures around the world.
Tobias Wolff: A Profile
Author and Stanford Professor Tobias Wolff spoke Tuesday evening, Nov. 5, for this year’s Writer’s Voice event. Entitled “Saved by Stories: This Writer’s Life,” Wolff discussed how the events in his life, from boyhood to his return from the war in Vietnam, and up to his present experience as a professor, led him to become the talented writer he is today.
Theatre for Young Audiences Presents Pinnochio
Although sometimes it may be tough to bring back childhood memories, there are some you just can’t go wrong with- - like Pinocchio.
Schedule of Events for Southwestern’s 100th Annual Homecoming
It’s a celebration a century in the making: the 100th anniversary of the very first Southwestern University Homecoming. It’s guaranteed to be a weekend filled with food, history, fellowship, history, fun and SING. Gear up – an estimated 1,500 people are expected to attend. (Yes, for the record, that is the most in 100 years.)
Wolff to Lecture at 10th Annual Writer’s Voice
Coming up next on the Southwestern calendar is the annual Writer’s Voice Series which this year will be featuring award winning novelist and short story author Tobias Wolff.
Campus Mourns Loss of Senior Kera Martin
Southwestern University senior Kera Danielle Martin, 22, of Rotan, Texas was killed Sunday, October 25 in a car accident near Winters while returning to campus from a weekend trip to visit family in Rotan, Texas.
Finch Society to Help Propsectives Decide
Southwestern has created a new program this year that is designed to enhance the experience of prospective students.
Tri Delta’s “Last Lecture” Spotlights Erik Loomis
It’s not every day that you get to hear a professor muse about whatever topic is most dear to them. Usually, they must stick to the syllabus and course material. However, the sorority Tri Delta put together an event last week which allowed Southwestern Professor of History, Erik Loomis, to discuss his deepest and most integral philosophy.
Dangerous Professor Delivered Dangerous Lecture
Dana L. Cloud, associate professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Communication Studies at University of Texas, will on campus Thursday, Oct. 22 to deliver “You Are a Scary Woman”: Framing the Enemy in Conservative Hate Mail, through the Fall 2009 Visiting Rhetorical Critics Series.
Georgetown Project Offers Ways to Give Back
The Georgetown Project is a non-profit organization that serves as the lead advocate for young people in the Georgetown community. The program seeks to collaborate with the adult community to support the positive development of young people
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