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Mind Bugs: The Ordinary Origins of Bias 3/31/07 - Many mental activities occur outside of conscious awareness or control, including thoughts that are relevant to social life. Brian Nosek, Assistant Professor of Psychology, demonstrates to reveal how some common operations of the mind can mislead us to see things that are not there, think things that we do not believe, and do things that we do not expect. |
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First black woman to graduate U.Va Law addresses alumni 3/30/07 - Elaine Ruth Jones became the first African-American woman to graduate from the University of Virginia Law School in 1970. Jones has a long history working for the NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and served as the organization's director-counsel. She recalls her time at the University and her career during the keynote speech of the 2007 Black Business Showcase, held at Black Alumni Reunions Weekend. |
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Teaching Racism at U.Va 3/30/07 - Anthropologist Richard Handler teaches a course at the University called "Racism, Nationalism, Multiculturalism" in which these concepts are critically examined. Handler explains the history at Black Alumni Weekend. |
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"Crossing" the Caribbean: Cultural Identity, Transnationalism, and the Impact of African-American Gospel Music in Jamaica 3/30/07 - Ethnomusicologist Melvin Butler describes how African-American gospel music is affecting Pentecostal churches in Jamaica. This lecture is part of Black Alumni Weekend. |
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Black Business Showcase3/30/07 - Prominent business owners and entrepreneurs discuss the keys to their success in this second half of the Black Business Showcase. |
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Jamestown at 400: New Words for an Old Monument 3/29/07 - This years marks the four hundredth anniversary of the settling of the Jamestown colony. Virginia is celebrating with a series of events, but how has Jamestown been remembered in the past? U.Va Anthropologist Jeff Hantman examines how this year's celebration will be different, in light of new data and ideas about how Jamestown survived. |
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Pollution and Revitalization: What 3/14/07 - U.Va Architecture Professor Phoebe Crisman discusses the polluted state of the Elizabeth River and describes a solution she's implementing. The Learning Barge is a self-sustaining field station operated under a partnership between U.Va and several Norfolk area organizations. Crisman traces the project's history and timeline during this Engaging the Mind Lecture. |
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Dean Kathy Thornton addresses Second Year Dinner Series 2/6/07 - Kathy Thornton shares memories of her time aboard NASA's space shuttles. Thornton is the Associate Dean of the Department of Science, Technology and Society. The event is part of the Second Year Student-Professor Dinner series. |
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