Journal-News, Sunday, Jan. 30
Feature on celebrating Black History Month says Miami University's Black
History Celebration includes nationally known lecturers, art exhibitions
and special events on all three campuses and lists the various events.
And:
Article about the deadline for the Federal Application for Student Aid
coming up says a useful source of information about financial aid is Miami
University's Web page, which provides details on eligibility requirements,
application deadlines and campus-job listings.  Also mentions a variety of
scholarships, grants and loans at Miami and the work-study program.
And:
"Career Coaching Your Kids," featuring author Theresa E. Kane, will be
presented at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at Miami-Hamilton.

Journal-News, Tuesday, Feb. 1
Story about the three historic buildings in downtown Hamilton that are now
owned by the city and are being restored mentions Sherry Corbett's
(sociology, gerontology, anthropology) part in saving the buildings from
demolition.

Impact Weekly, Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Calendar items for the video series "Eyes on the Prize" at
Miami-Middletown, lecture by Morris Dees at Hall Auditorium, video and
discussion of "Shadow of Hate" at Miami-Hamilton, lecture by Melvin Edwards
at the art museum and the Philip Joseph exhibit and lecture at Hiestand
Galleries.


Elsewhere in education:

The Cincinnati Post, Monday, Jan. 31
Graduate students across the country are stirring up union sentiment in a
push for better benefits and higher salaries for students who teach or do
research.

The Wall Street Journal, Monday, Jan. 31
VarsityBooks.com is recruiting college students, showering them in many
cases with stock options and sending them off to persuade their classmates
to buy at VarsityBooks.
And:
Sonoma State University students in a marketing class funded by the Saturn
dealership will be graded on how well they promote the cars to their peers.
Corporate marketing has come to campuses in many ways, but corporate
underwriting of college classes is a new twist.

The New York Times, Friday, Jan. 28
Story about Seton Hall University trying to recover from the fatal
dormitory fire says at least five Boland Hall residents have decided to
leave Seton Hall because of the fire and many others have requested a move
to other dormitories.

Journal-News, Sunday, Jan. 30
Parents who want to pay today's prices for tomorrow's college education for
their children can take advantage of the Ohio Prepaid Tuition Program.

Kristal Humphrey
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