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Paper co-authored by communications professor and alumna named a finalist for research prize
January 4, 2018
Associate Professor Barbara Miller Gaither collaborated with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ graduate MaryClaire Schulz ’17 and University of North Carolina faculty member Lucinda Austin to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility and social change.
Religious Holiday, Christian; Ash Wednesday – Lent begins – First Week
January 4, 2018
In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, 40 days of preparation for Easter. Many Christians observe a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline.
Religious Holiday, Buddhist; Magha Puja Day
January 4, 2018
Magha Puja Day is a holy day of homage to The Buddha.
Religious Holiday, Buddhist/Jain; Nirvana Day
January 4, 2018
Festival commemorating Buddha’s death at 80 when he attained Nirvana – the state at which all desires and afflictions are gone, and the cycle of death and rebirth ends.
Religious Holiday, Lughnassad/Nature Traditions; Imbolc
January 4, 2018
The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc (meaning “in milk”) recognizes a time of awakening, promise and hope for the spring.
Religious Holiday, Confucian/Taoist/Buddhist; Chinese New Year
January 4, 2018
The Chinese New Year remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. The holiday is a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors, and includes feasting together as a family.
Preeshl performs 'Dead While I Was Alive' in New Orleans
January 4, 2018
Artemis Preeshl, assistant professor of performing arts, performed the one-woman show at Blue Plate Music Hall in December 2017.