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Daniels, Long Thompson clash in gubernatorial debate.
MERRILLVILLE Jill Long Thompson (D) verbally attacked Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) continuously in the first of three gubernatorial debates. Her attacks forced the incumbent to defend his record on job losses and the privatization of Indiana assets.
The sparsely attended debate at the Star Plaza Theatre featured questions from Indiana voters ranging from economic blight in Gary, to making college more attainable for Indiana students.…
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After flood, students get hands dirty
For some time now, PUC has been attempting to incorporate experiential learning into its curriculum in order to give students more valuable experience in their fields before entering the workforce.
Last week's flooding, which left much of the region at a standstill for days, provided students, along with faculty and staff, an opportunity to go out into the community and do just that.…
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Q and A with chief academic officer Ralph Rogers
After a six-month vacancy, the position of vice chancellor of academic affairs, PUC chief academic officer, was filled over the summer by former dean and professor Ralph Rogers.
Rogers comes to PUC after serving five years as dean of the College of Technology and Computer Science at East Carolina State University, the third largest school in North Carolina.…
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Students invited to celebrate Ramadan
PUC is a melting pot. Representing a variety of different cultures, backgrounds, religions and countries, PUC now educates over 500 international students.
A large part of culture is religion.
The International Programs Office and the Muslim Student Association are inviting PUC students to honor Ramadan this week by recognizing the holiday with a one-day fast followed by a dinner Sept.…
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Professor holds open discussion on how to succeed in American universities
Professor Charles Lipson held an open discussion with international students on campus Friday to offer advice on how to succeed in an often intimidating environment - an American university. Lipson, who is head of the International Politics and Economic Security programs at the University of Chicago, brought up topics that make it difficult for international students to become integrated in their schools.…
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