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  • The Academic Minute for 2024.02.19-2024.02.23

    The Academic Minute for 2024.02.19-2024.02.23

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    The Academic Minute from 2.19 – 2.23 Monday Ken Jones  – Northern Kentucky University A Forgotten Voice is Heard Ken Jones has had original plays and musicals produced throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His play, DARKSIDE, was chosen as TIME Magazine’s Critic Choice and was also recognized as one of the…

  • Robert Thorson, University of Connecticut – Stone Wall Science

    Robert Thorson, University of Connecticut – Stone Wall Science

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    Stone walls are an important landmark in the Northeastern U.S. But what can they tell us? Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history. Robert M. Thorson is Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut, where he juggles teaching, writing, mentoring, committee work, and community engagement.  He’s…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.19)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2024.02.19)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2024.02.19   Monday Ken Jones, professor of theatre at Northern Kentucky University, hears a forgotten voice this President’s Day.   Tuesday Robert Thorson, professor of earth sciences at the University of Connecticut, explores the history of the stone walls that crisscross New England.   Wednesday Ilan Kelman, professor of…