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Due to a recent change in university scheduling, Miami University students will have a slightly shorter summer than they have had in the past. The first day of class for the fall 2007 semester will be Monday, Aug. 20, whereas in the past, Miami has traditionally started classes on a Tuesday.… Post the First Comment

Miami University's department of theater is in the early planning stages of a project to commemorate Freedom Summer of 1964, through a museum exhibit set to open this summer and theatrical performance set to open in 2009. Miami assistant theater professor Ann Armstrong invited Carlyle Brown to be playwright-in-residence for the spring semester, and he agreed to work on displaying the history of Miami's involvement in the civil rights movement.… Post the First Comment

Even after one deadline extension, the full semester version of Miami University's Inside Washington Program has yet to meet quota. Since 1998, Miami has sent students to Washington, D.C. to gain experience in the nation's capitol. What began as a three-day trip grew to an 8-credit summer course that includes an internship.… Post the First Comment

With campaigning and primary elections for Miami University's Associated Student Government (ASG) around the corner, some of the organization's members are considering what changes should be made to improve ASG and help the organization connect with students.… Post the First Comment

Two members of the Talawanda Board of Education tendered resignations last week under two different circumstances. Both treasurer Jim Rowan and board member Mollie Hansel have resigned from their posts to pursue other positions. Rowan will be departing to work for an educational insurance company, while Hansel hopes to fill the position vacated by Rowan as the treasurer of the Talawanda Board of Education.… Post the First Comment

Endangered species, overpopulation politics and words of advice from a seasoned journalist were all topics covered by John Nielsen, science correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR) at his speech at the Miami University Art Museum Friday. Nielsen, who has reported for NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition for the past 17 years told Miami students and faculty that the second he arrived at NPR, he knew he had found the right job for him.… Post the First Comment

From the microscope to the silver screen, forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs will share her experiences in two very different fields - criminology and literature - with the Miami University community. As part of the Miami University Lecture Series, Reichs will present "Forensic Anthropology: From Crime Lab to Crime Fiction" Feb.… 1 Comment

First there were eco-friendly cars running on alternate fuel, and now there are environmentally friendly art centers - at least that's the goal for Ohio Valley Creative Energy (OVCE) and Miami University students. This semester, students are pairing with the organization to help build a glass, metal and clay facility run completely on methane gas.… Post the First Comment