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Graduate and Adult Students

Forensic Science (Graduate)

Author Alex Kava Highlights ��߲ݴ�ý’s Crime Scene House in Video for Her New Novel

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July 23, 2010

The murder mystery writer, Alex Kava, tours ��߲ݴ�ý's crime scene house in a video shot to advertise her new mystery novel, Damaged. Students and alumni helped set up a scene and acted in the video. The novel features a large cooler of human body parts found floating in the ocean.

Forensic Science (Graduate)

MFS Students Called into Court

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July 23, 2010

Second year Master of Forensic Science students finished their year-long crime scene practicum June 12.

��߲ݴ�ý Grad Awarded Rare Fulbright Scholarship Extension

Published

July 23, 2010

��߲ݴ�ý University Fulbright Scholarship winner Alicia Dallman has three simple words to describe her opportunities in Cantabria, Spain: “I’m so lucky.”

Faculty and Staff

Alumni and Friends

Music Department

Music Professor Maxine Fawcett-Yeske Says Goodbye; Shares 11 Years of Memories

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July 20, 2010

For 11 years, Maxine Fawcett-Yeske has taught ��߲ݴ�ý University students to appreciate music.

Forensic Science (Graduate)

Student Research Investigates Relationship Between Agricultural Practices and Decomposition

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July 16, 2010

Student research investigates relationship between agricultural practices and decomposition. Kristen Collins is burying pigs in her father’s farm fields.

Theatre Department

��߲ݴ�ý Alums Return to Direct Theatre Season Opener “The Last Five Years”

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July 15, 2010

The last time Alan Brincks and Faith Fossett were on ��߲ݴ�ý University’s theatre stage, he was proposing to his fellow theatre guru.

Study Abroad

��߲ݴ�ý Student Achieves Goal of Meeting Estonian President

Collin Shepherd and the President of Estonia

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July 13, 2010

When ��߲ݴ�ý student Collin Shepherd arrived in Estonia early this year, he set a lofty goal.

“I wanted to meet the president of Estonia,” said the junior communication major. “Estonia is a small country. How difficult could it be to meet the president?”

Biology Department

Program Gives Students the Edge in Biomedical Research

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July 13, 2010

��߲ݴ�ý University junior Laura Blasnitz is pretty sure she won’t cure cancer. But she’s hoping her summer research experience will eventually lead to a career where her contributions are important.

“I don’t expect to cure anything in my lifetime,” said Blasnitz. “I only hope to make some kind of substantial contribution to humanity.”

Forensic Science (Graduate)

External Ballistics Seminar to be held July 17 at Izaak Walton Shooting Range

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July 2, 2010

Douglas Scott, PhD, and member of the Association of Firearm and Toolmark Examiners, will teach a seminar in external ballistics on July 17. Students will learn what bullets do after they leave the barrel of a gun and how they penetrate different media. They will be using ballistic gel, also known tissue simulant, to look at the trajectory of the bullets passing through the gel.

Academics

Faculty and Staff

Undergraduate Admissions

Political Science Department

��߲ݴ�ý Senior Selected as G8 Summit Junior Delegate; Meets President Obama