Alexandra Russell / Herald Many of us want to stay up-to-date on the news. More than 250 Brown students take it one step further. They wake up to DailyChatter, a short newsletter that covers vitally important but under-covered events. DailyChatter drops into inboxes at six o’clock every weekday morning. Its ambitious mission is to brief readers on “the world in two minutes.” Recent topics have included a rare meeting between two major opponents seeking to lead Libya, a crackdown on corrupt politicians in Malaysia and court convictions for the murder of an indigenous rights activist in Honduras. DailyChatter is an independent and non-partisan newsletter, which for the past year, has been available and free for Brown students and faculty. The DailyChatter’s news service team partnered with the Brown Journal of World Affairs to give students and faculty access to their subscription last semester. The Journal seeks to start serious academic discussions … [Read more...] about Leser ’19: For global perspective, see the DailyChatter
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Midtown East Gets Wanderlust, a Cafe With a Global Focus
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Food Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today's Paper Advertisement Supported by Off the menu Seafood in Clinton, the latest from Laurent Tourondel in Sag Harbor, N.Y., and other restaurant news. ByFlorence Fabricant Aug. 7, 2018 Headliner Eric Cerato, who was 1004 Second Avenue (53rd Street), 646-596-7855. Opening Sall Restaurant and Lounge This Clinton newcomer emphasizes seafood. The chef, Jamell Williams, from Charleston, S.C., cooked at Aquavit when Marcus Samuelsson was there and also at Le Cirque, Ladybird and Candle Café. Lobster roll sliders, fried oyster poutine, whole grilled red snapper, and soon, a brunch featuring dishes like Lowcountry shrimp and grits are some of the offerings. The owners, Isabella Narty and Demba Sall, a wife-and-husband team, have set up a bar with a few small tables as you enter. Beyond is a dining room in tones of the deep blue sea, and … [Read more...] about Midtown East Gets Wanderlust, a Cafe With a Global Focus
USC Sport Management Master’s Program Ranked No. 5 Globally
The University of South Carolina’s Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management (MSEM) program is ranked No. 6 in the world and No. 5 in North America, according to a new report from SportBusiness International. The graduate program jumped nine spots this year from No. 15 in 2017.“This ranking is a reflection of the success and growth of our outstanding sport and entertainment management students, alumni and faculty,” said Haemoon Oh, dean of USC’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management. “We will continue building an unmatchable educational experience and creating transformative opportunities for our students. Nothing less than the very best!”SportBusiness is an independent organization dedicated to providing expert analysis of the global sport industry and began its ranking of graduate programs in 2012. The 2018 SportBusiness Postgraduate Course Rankings are based on the results of a survey of more than 1,300 … [Read more...] about USC Sport Management Master’s Program Ranked No. 5 Globally
Latest long-term Mars habitat crew a global mix
They are: Sukjin Han: an assistant professor in economics at University of Texas at Austin, specializing in econometrics. His research focuses mainly on developing statistical methods to evaluate causal effects of treatments or interventions, such as medical interventions, social programs or economic policies. He is particularly interested in settings where treatments are endogenously determined by agents in the system, due to the optimization and interaction of the agents. Michaela Musilova: An astrobiologist with a research focus on life in extreme environments (extremophiles). Her astrobiology and space research experience includes working on astrobiology and planetary protection research projects at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; simulating lunar and planetary surfaces through NASA’s and the UK Space Agency’s MoonLite project; searching for exoplanets at the University of London Observatory; and being an analogue astronaut at the Mars … [Read more...] about Latest long-term Mars habitat crew a global mix
2018 Transformative Leadership Summit to Focus on Empowerment for Administrators, Teachers, Students, and Parents
The 2018 Transformative Leadership Summit will focus on empowerment Third annual online professional development event for education leaders will feature world-renowned speakers, best-selling authors and award-winning educators. FAIRBANKS, ALASKA, USA, July 27, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Transformative Leadership Summit, an online professional development event for education leaders, has announced its theme and full schedule of presenters for the third annual event, to take place July 30 – August 7, 2018. The theme of this year’s summit will be Empowerment, with dedicated content tracks focused on empowerment for four key stakeholder groups across education: administrators, teachers, students, and parents. More than three dozen of the most in-demand speakers and practitioners across the education spectrum will share their thought leadership and practical strategies during this event. Educators can use #TLS18 on Twitter to engage in discussion during the event. The … [Read more...] about 2018 Transformative Leadership Summit to Focus on Empowerment for Administrators, Teachers, Students, and Parents