The Shepard Broad College of Law received a $1million grant from the Taft Foundation to create a legal clinic for low-income adults with intellectual disabilities. The clinic will open in fall 2016, and will provide legal services for adults with intellectual disabilities and legal problems like access to education, housing, discrimination, health services and autonomy. […]
Month: April 2016
Off Shore Calendar for April 5, 2016
April 6 Afroman 7 p.m. @ Propaganda G. Love & Special Sauce 7 p.m. @ Culture Room April 7 Napalm Death & Melvins 7:30 p.m. @ Culture Room Bernadette Peters 8 p.m. @ Kravis Center for the Performing Arts April 8 Pearl Jam 8 p.m. @ BB&T Center TransAtlantic Festival 6 p.m. @ North Beach […]
In our own words: Interprofessional education and patient involvement are essential in health care
Written by: Cecilia Rokusek Cecilia Rokusek is assistant dean of research and innovation and project director for the Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Rokusek’s guest editorial was initially published on March 24, 2016 and reprinted with the permission from the Office of Public Affairs. Six years after the […]
Greeks stroll for autism
Fraternities and sororities will strut their stuff at the sixth annual Stroll Off hosted by Phi Sigma Sigma and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Stroll Off, an annual dance competition between sororities and fraternities, will be on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center to raise money for Autism Speaks […]
CAHSS to host conference on protecting children
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to bring attention to the issues of child abuse, neglect and human trafficking, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host a conference on April 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center. Lauren Book, bestselling author, survivor of child […]
Dealing with grad school rejection
‘Tis the season for plummeting self-esteem because of grad school rejections. While obtaining your bachelor’s degree is worth the self-praise and a break from school, most students have their eyes set on a graduate program. Unfortunately, not everyone will be accepted into every school that they’ve applied to. Parents may still give that “You’re still […]
On the Bench: They’re athletes, not advertisements
Jerseys and uniforms are undoubtedly one of the most sacred aspects of sports. Representation is a huge part of sports, and fans often regard team logos with the utmost respect. It’s an incredible honor for athletes to wear their last names and team logos during games and practices. But, soon, a player’s name and number […]
Athletes with Autism
Athletes come from all walks of life, and with the right amount of practice and determination, anyone can excel at athletics. Individuals with both physical and mental disabilities are able to play sports competitively thanks to Paralympic sports and special athletics leagues. As athletics have evolved, so have the opportunities for athletes with different disabilities, […]
Save animals, exploit humans
“Cruelty-free.” “Non-animal tested.” “Animal safe.” These are phrases that shoppers are concerned with when choosing which brands to buy from. Many consumers in the U.S. do a great job of ensuring that the products they buy are cruelty-free and haven’t been tested on animals. Consumers often refuse to purchase from companies that exploit animals during […]
Race to Presidency: Stances on abortion
On March 30, presidential candidate Donald Trump sparked a debate among the other candidates and the public after stating that women who receive abortions, if the practice becomes illegal, should receive “some form of punishment.” According to CNN, he later retracted his statement and responded by saying, “If Congress were to pass legislation making abortion […]