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 COBE Global Capitalism speaker to explain reasons humanitarian actions often fail
Christopher Coyne, director of graduate studies of the Department of Economics at George Mason University, will be the featured speaker at the COBE Global Capitalism Distinguished Speaker Series event next Monday. Read more
 Work/Life Balance Panel brings student leaders and professional women together
RU President Penelope W. Kyle was joined by four other professional women on Tuesday in Heth Hall for a panel discussion with student leaders on the challenges of balancing career, family and self. Read more
 Summer Research Celebration highlights RU undergraduate research efforts
The first-ever Summer Research Celebration was an intensively scientific version of "How I spent my summer vacation" that featured ecophysiology, curriculum development, theoretical mathematics, geophysics and archeology among other disciplines. Read more
 Nursing student enriches her academic experience with semester abroad
With adept planning and help, Kacie Grunau was able to step away from her rigorous nursing program for a semester abroad at Ireland's University of Limerick. Read more
Kick off International Week at The Fair for the Nations
It's time to escape the daily life of RU and take a trip around the world at the second annual Fair for the Nations, to take place on Nov. 4, in Bondurant Auditorium. Read more
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 Stuart, Peery halls compete to reduce energy and water
The battle is on between residents of Stuart and Peery halls as they compete to see which group can reduce energy and water usage in their building the most of over a two-week period. Read more
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Coming up in RU Athletics:
Sunday, Nov. 10
Women's Soccer at Big South Tournament finals (Conway, S.C.), 2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 11
Men's Basketball vs. Chattanooga, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Women's Basketball vs. Lynchburg, 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer at Big South Tournament Quarterfinals, TBA
For more Highlander highlights, visit RU Athletics.
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Coming up in The Arts:
Nov. 12 - RU Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 - 9 p.m., Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Through Nov. 15 - Student Ceramics Show, Gallery 205
Through Nov. 14 - Use of Graphics, ID&F Window Displays, McGuffey 206
Through Nov. 20 - MFA art show, RU Art Museum at the Covington Center
To see more events, please visit the arts calendar.
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 Professor discusses band competitions and their effects on children
Can too much competition stifle a young musician's growth? Yes, says Wayne Gallops, director of Bands and Instrumental Music Education at RU. Read more
 Scholar-Citizen Initiative class to join small house movement
The Department of Interior Design and Fashion is proposing a Scholar Citizen Initiative course that will have its students designing a portable high-tech dwelling that will be fully sustainable and off the grid. Read more
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Cheer on the Highlanders men's basketball team as it takes on the Virginia Tech Hokies in Blacksburg on Friday, Nov. 29. Join us before the game on the 6th floor of Cassell Coliseum for an alumni and friends social. Learn more and purchase game tickets!
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The Office of Alumni Relations has created the Highlander Success Series for alumni to network, build professional relationships and learn from each other through professional development seminars. The first two seminars are scheduled for Nov. 14 in Ashburn and Winchester, Va. Register and learn more!
For more information about upcoming alumni events, call (540) 831-5248 or see our schedule online.
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Show your Highlander spirit through the Highlander 5 senior gift challenge. All graduating seniors who make a gift of $5 or more will receive the red and white student philanthropy cord and be recognized during December's commencement ceremony. Your gift can be designated for the college, department or program of your choice. Beginning next week until graduation, you can get your cord at the Highlander 5 table in the Hurlburt Student Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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