Month: April 2020
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Sarah Gardner, Mercer University – Reading During The Civil War
On Mercer University Week: In tough times, it can helpful to bury your nose in a book. Sarah Gardner, professor of history, explores how some made it through a tough moment with the help of literature. Dr. Sarah Gardner is Distinguished University Professor of History in Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She…
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Melanie Pavich, Mercer University – Gentrification and African-American History
On Mercer University Week: History is disappearing off the Georgia coast. Melanie Pavich, associate professor of interdisciplinary and historical studies, explores one community that is being taken over by gentrification. Dr. Melanie Pavich is an associate professor of history and interdisciplinary studies and college writing coordinator at Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement. Her research…
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Nader Moniri, Mercer University – Combating Parkinson’s Disease
On Mercer University Week: We might need to change how we combat Parkinson’s Disease. Nader Moniri, professor in the department of pharmaceutical sciences, determines if a new approach would be helpful. Dr. Nader Moniri is an associate dean for research and professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy. His training has focused…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.04.20-2020.04.24
The Academic Minute from 04.20 – 04.24 Monday, April 20th Corey Walker – University of Richmond Religion in American Public Life Corey D. B. Walker is a visiting professor in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at University of Richmond. He is the author of the book A Noble Fight: African American Freemasonry and the Struggle…
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Kenneth Ruscio, University of Richmond – The Founders Hoped for the Best and Prepared for the Worst
On Jepson School of Leadership Studies Week: Did our Founding Fathers plan for the best or the worst? Kenneth Ruscio, senior distinguished lecturer of leadership studies, looks into this question. Kenneth Ruscio, is a Senior Distinguished Lecturer in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at University of Richmond. An expert on democratic theory and public…
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Jessica Flanigan, University of Richmond – The Case Against Voting for Charisma
On Jepson School of Leadership Studies Week: The best leaders aren’t always the charismatic ones. Jessica Flanigan, associate professor of leadership studies, explains why voters should think twice before choosing a political candidate because of their charismatic qualities.. Jessica Flanigan is the Richard L. Morrill Chair in Ethics and Democratic Values in the Jepson School…
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Tom Shields, University of Richmond – Unexpected Benefits of School Re-Zoning
On Jepson School of Leadership Studies Week: School segregation is still happening, but in a different arena. Tom Shields, associate professor of education, explains. Tom Shields, is an associate professor of education and leadership in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond and serves as Associate Dean for Academic & Student…
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Julian Hayter, University of Richmond – Segregation and the Suburbs
On Jepson School of Leadership Studies Week: You don’t have look far to the past to see the ugly history of racism in the U.S. Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, explains why. Julian Hayter is an associate professor of leadership studies in the Jepson School of Leadership at University of Richmond and a…