Creation or Evolution? In one of the most famous trials in history, John Scopes, a high school biology teacher, was arrested and put on trial for violating a state law that prohibited teaching evolution in public schools. Attorney Robert Caprera revisits the Scopes trial and offers his opinion about its modern ramification on the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th Anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s book, The Origin of Species.

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Inspired by the book The Last Lecture, by the late Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie Mellon University, Nichols College faculty and staff members respond to the question, “If you could give one lecture, knowing it would be your very last, what important things would you tell your students?” (Sponsored by Nichols Reads)

Ms. Charlyn “Charlie” Robert, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Athletics at Nichols College and Professor Luanne Proko step to the podium in the fifth last lecture session

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Inspired by the book The Last Lecture, by the late Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie Mellon University, Nichols College faculty and staff members respond to the question, “If you could give one lecture, knowing it would be your very last, what important things would you tell your students?” (Sponsored by Nichols Reads)

Professors Libba Moore and Hans Despain share their stories in the fourth Last Lecture session

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Inspired by the book The Last Lecture, by the late Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie Mellon University, Nichols College faculty and staff members respond to the question, “If you could give one lecture, knowing it would be your very last, what important things would you tell your students?” (Sponsored by Nichols Reads)

Professor Colleen Colles and Professor Jeffrey Halprin seek to inspire students in the third Last Lecture Session

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Inspired by the book The Last Lecture, by the late Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie Mellon University, Nichols College faculty and staff members respond to the question, “If you could give one lecture, knowing it would be your very last, what important things would you tell your students?” (Sponsored by Nichols Reads)

The second group to present their last lecture include:
Brian McCoy, Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Dawn Sherman, Assistant Dean for Special Academic Programs

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Inspired by the book The Last Lecture, by the late Professor Randy Pausch from Carnegie Mellon University, Nichols College faculty and staff members respond to the question, “If you could give one lecture, knowing it would be your very last, what important things would you tell your students?” (Sponsored by Nichols Reads)

Professor Joel Cormier and Professor Joanne Newcombe are the first faculty members to deliver their words of wisdom to students.

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Cross Campus Critical Issues Program (CCCI:) “Recession 2009: Transition or Transformation?”

Nichols College professors debate the following topic. How much regulation does capitalism need to maximize its benefits and minimize its costs to society.

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Cross Campus Critical Issues Program (CCCI:) “Recession 2009: Transition or Transformation?”

Noted political economist and historian Gar Alperovitz argues that the first decade of the 21st Century is producing conditions that will force the United States to undergo historic changes. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have, until now, had coherent responses to these challenges.

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Cross Campus Critical Issues Program (CCCIP) “Recession 2009: Transition or Transformation?”

As part of the Cross Campus Critical Issues Program, the David Maxwell Trio will perform Blues music highlighting how music relates to periods of economic turmoil. David Maxwell has played with some of the greatest and best-known blues musicians over the years. He plays the piano to many styles of blues, jazz and improvised music, but is best known for his soulful virtuosity and unmatched ability to reach the heart of post-war Chicago Blues. Through his work, he has gained the respect of artists, critics and fans and has established a reputation as one of the finest blues pianists alive.

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Nichols College Professors Wayne-Daniel Berard and Ezat Parnia along with Mr. Joe Shea take questions from attendees about perceptions, misconceptions and attitudes about the three major religions. Based on a very popular course offering last year, Professors Berard and Parnia and Mr. Shea will also be presenting at a conference later this semester.

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