Hark! Troubadours present yon instruments and merriment
The Baltimore Consort will bring its enthusiastic style and grace to the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts this Saturday for a lecture/demonstration titled “The Instruments and Arrangements of the Baltimore Consort,” followed by an evening concert.
Senior dance projects set to stimulate and satisfy
The experience gained after four years in the dance and choreography department comes to a head for dance students this Friday and Saturday when the department presents “Con.tra.dis.tinc.tive,” the fall 2007 senior dance concert. Featuring seven choreographers, the event’s works focus on a cultural, religious or personal aspect of their choice and is meant to convey these analyses through “insight and articulate choreography,” said Lea Marshall, producer of the event.
Short-term solutions with a long-term goal
America is addicted to foreign oil. We’re not just a casual user; we’re completely hooked, to the tune of almost 13.6 million barrels a day. It’s our lifeblood. But you already know that, and you’re probably tired of people like me harping on it. However, closing our eyes and clicking our heels will not transport us out of our problems.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
In John Hewitt’s essay on English 200 (Monday, Nov. 12), many points deserve examination, but two stand out. First, he should know – had he done his research – that with the advent of SOLs, the finer “analytical, interpretive, and critical thinking skills” he so admires have been minimized somewhat in high schools, relegated more to AP courses than found in the general curriculum – and not necessarily by choice of the schools.
TV shows go for the other green stuff
Product placement has been around just as long as the entertainment industry. Sometimes product placement is subtle and sometimes it’s not, but I’m sure we can all recognize it when we see it, especially when a product or concept doesn’t fit with the rest of whatever we’re watching.
VCU receives ‘D-‘ for energy efficiency
VCU is failing to sufficiently sustain its endowments and environmental practices, according to the College Sustainability Report Card released last month by the Sustainable Endowments Institute. VCU and the College of William and Mary both received an overall grade of “D-” and tied for the lowest grade in the state.
Workshop speakers: Teachers should guide students to service outside classroom
To develop relationships between students and the community, instructors were encouraged Wednesday at a campus workshop to develop opportunities for learning outside the classroom. “Community-based learning comes back to re-looking at the learner and how they learn,” said speaker Helen Ruth Aspaas, associate professor of geography and VCU’s service learning scholar.
Scientists discuss new forms of fuel at international symposium
VCU brought scientific research specialists from around the world together this week to discuss the use of hydrogen as an alternative form of fuel at the International Hydrogen Symposium on Material Issues in a Hydrogen Economy. The symposium is taking place at the Omni Richmond Hotel Monday through Thursday.
Facebook-the political ‘town square’ of America
When a Voices for Planned Parenthood member wanted to communicate her pro-choice ideals for free to as many people as possible, she turned to social networking Web site Facebook.com. “It’s the easiest way to reach people,” said junior and social-work major Kristen Epperson, 20, who created the Facebook group, “My body – my choice.
Briefs
WORLD SANTIAGO, Chile – A major earthquake rocked a large area of northern Chile on Wednesday, toppling power lines and closing roads. There were no immediate reports of injuries from the quake, which was felt hundreds of miles away in the capital, as well as in neighboring Peru and Bolivia.