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February 11th, 2011
Written by Terez Howard in Cover Stories with 0 Comments
The Association for the Study for African-American Life and History (ASALH), chose “African Americans and the Civil War,” as this year’s Black History Month theme. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War.The ASALH, established on Sept. 9, 1915, mission is to continue the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History, to “promote, research,...
February 10th, 2011
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
Because the Appalachian Mountains extend from Quebec to Alabama, many states — from Maine to Georgia — lay claim to Appalachian values and culture. However, no state except West Virginia, can lay claim to having its entire geographic span within this major mountain range.Therefore, it is safe to say that West Virginia dominates the threads woven into the fabric of Appalachia, and one of the most...
February 4th, 2011
Written by Talia Page in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
Founded in 872, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking University in the world, and educational institutions around the globe now replicate a multitude of its respectable history of more than 1,000 years of established traditions. Just last month, Oxford welcomed its first Australian aboriginal students — a practice that many hope will someday become the norm for all institutions of higher...
February 2nd, 2011
Written by Wendy Innes in Spotlight, American, Feature Stories with 0 Comments
American culture today, is often a difficult thing to nail down.What is it that makes up the cultural fabric of America? For thousands of years, the land we call America today had a rich Native American culture, with hundreds of tribes spread from one coast to the other. However, the answer to that question today is more complex because unlike many other places, America has no single specific...
January 31st, 2011
Written by Janice S. Ellis... in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
Editors Note: This is the first, in a series, of profiles of the colleges and universities participating in the National Collegiate Dialogue.Meeting the needs of a very diverse student body with high-quality educational programs has defined Park University since its inception. This non-traditional trail-blazing institution is set apart from many of its contemporaries, and is prepared to meet the...