Tag: Rachel Robinson
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The Academic Minute for 2019.08.05-08.09
The Academic Minute from 08.05 – 08.09 Monday, August 5th Sarah Finley – Christopher Newport University Hearing Voices of Women Past Dr. Sarah Finley is an assistant professor of Spanish at Christopher Newport University, where she also serves as director of the Latin American Studies Program. She holds a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance…
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Chris Lamb, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis – Rachel Robinson
Most people know Jackie Robinson, but what about Rachel Robinson? Chris Lamb, professor of journalism at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, discusses her influence behind the scenes and how she’s upheld Number 42’s legacy over the years. Chris Lamb, a professor of journalism at Indiana University-Indianapolis, is the author of nine books, including four on Jackie…
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Rachel Robinson featured on The Best of our Knowledge
As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1465), Bob has selected…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.07.30-08.03 – American University Week
Academic Minute from 7.30 – 8.03 Monday, July 30th Sarah Snyder – American University Human Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy Sarah B. Snyder is a historian of U.S. foreign relations who specializes in the history of the Cold War, human rights activism, and U.S. human rights policy. She is the author of From Selma…
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Rachel Robinson, American University – How to Ensure Access to Sexuality Education for Teenagers
On American University Week: How do we ensure students get sexual education? Rachel Robinson, associate professor at the school of international service at American University, explores how two different communities did just that. Dr. Robinson is a sociologist and demographer whose research focuses on global health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, including family planning, HIV/AIDS, and…
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American University Week on The Academic Minute (2018.07.30)
American University Week on The Academic Minute 2018.07.30 Monday, July 30th Sarah Snyder of American University looks into how human rights have transformed U.S. foreign policy. Tuesday, July 31st Krista Tuomi of American University discusses misconceptions about crowdfunding. Wednesday, August 1st Tricia Bacon of American University determines how the allies of the Islamic State will…