Sunday, April 27, 2014

"Weekly Dozens" Magazine -- Saturday 4/26/14

Last updated: Sunday 4/27/14 @ 5:48 pm
Below find links to the Digital Learning Lab's "Dozens" of favorite academic news items posted by HBCU media and other media on Twitter about HBCUs' teaching, research, and community service for the week ending Saturday 4/26/14 ... in chronological order from latest to earliest ... Links to previous editions of the Dozens can be found here ==> Back issues ... Note that back issues can be searched for old tweets.

A. News & Features ... Dozen
  1. Apr 25
    An Online Program Shapes Doctors' Minds—and Hearts via

  2. Apr 25
    At Black Colleges, Internationalization Raises Special Concerns via

  3. Apr 24
    Puff Daddy Creates For Howard Commencement Speech Writing Help...

  4. Apr 24
    The top one percent's share of wealth has been rising for decades via




  5. Apr 24
    F.C.C., in a Shift, Backs Fast Lanes for Web Traffic

  6. Apr 23
    Students all about computers, not computer science

  7. Apr 23
    Spelman College Continues the Fight Against Sexual Assault of Women by S...

  8. Apr 23
    Supreme Court Upholds Bans on Racial Preferences in College Admissions via

  9. Apr 23
    Higher Ed Diversity Advocates Focus on Big Picture After Supreme Court Setback - Higher Education via

  10. Apr 22
    New competency-based programs at Lipscomb could be model for liberal arts colleges via

  11. Apr 22
    Claflin achieves record rate of alumni-giving: The Claflin University al...

  12. Apr 21
    Stanford K-12 Online Learning Program's Effectiveness Confirmed by New York U


B. Black Hackers & Entrepreneurs ... Half Dozen ... and some useful reference links
  1. Apr 21
    presenting "Let my people code".
    from Phoenix, AZ






  2. 15h
    Five Hard Things That Great VCs Do by

  3. 18h
    20 TED Talks by Women in Computer Science

  4. Apr 24
    Fresh off the presses! themed CODE2040 Program Update
  5. 6h
    How To Hack Hiring by

  6. Apr 20
    Here’s a look inside a typical VC’s pipeline (must-read for entrepreneurs)
       

C. Comments & Opinions ... Half Dozen
  1. 12h
    RT": CA State Conf Pres., Alice Huffman: Racism is not a footnote of our past but a reality of our present we must confront head on."

  2. Apr 25
    HBCUs Fight Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Development

  3. Apr 24
    College degrees aren't becoming more valuable |

  4. Apr 23
    Alumni Giving: Even when not Asked, Should You Still Give?

  5. Apr 23
    . on the challenges for underrepresented in white male-dominated

  6. Apr 22
    Clarence Thomas's mere presence gives Scalia & Roberts a fig leaf for their "offensive to speak of group racial interests" canard


    D. Some Important Upcoming Events ... Half Dozen
    Commencements 2014 listed ==> HERE 
    1. 21h
      SAVE THE DATE | 2014 HBCUstory SYMPOSIUM in Washington, D.C. Oct. 24+25 | We're Making Memories Matter!

    2. Apr 14
      REMINDER: 2014 National Acccess, Diversity and Excellence Summit

    3. Apr 23
      RT : Just in case you didn't know! Check for more info


    4. Apr 21
      It's coming! Another great sponsored by on May 2-3. Sign up now at

    5. Apr 17
      Tackle top IT issues in Baltimore, April 30-May 2. Will we see you there?

    6. Apr 14
      Spelman Hosts 10th Anniversary Women of Color Conference in May


    E. HBCU History ... Black History ... Half Dozen 
    1. 2h
      April 27, 1994: All South Africans vote, Mandela elected president and Africa again shows the world the way. Happy South Africa.

    2. Apr 26
      On April 25, 1944 the United Negro College Fund was incorporated. Negro College Fund.

    3. Apr 23
      Howard University Law School alumna was the first African-American woman admitted to the DC bar.

    4. Apr 21
      Southern Reflects on History, Celebrates 100 Years in Baton Rouge - Higher Education via

    5. Apr 20
      (April 20, 1960), one day after the bombing of Attorney Z. Alexander Looby’s...

    6. Apr 25
      RT : 50 Years Into the , Hardship Hits Back

    F. Opportunities for Jobs, Internships, Scholarships, Fellowships, & Research ... Half Dozen
    1. 22h
      TYVM to Helping new grads prepare for interviews as we countdown to graduation!

    2. Apr 25
      Art majors listen up! Internship opportunity through the Tom Joyner Foundation. Deadline is May 3rd.

    3. Apr 21
      Check it out! Rapper Jay-Z is giving back and wants to help you pay for college! Don't miss out on…


    4. Apr 23
      TMCF Alumni (Program, Scholarship Recipients, etc.) Why not stay connected?? Join our alumni network here
    5. Apr 22
      Black Technical Professionals Looking for a great gig with Microsoft - Join us in D.C. on May 29th!

    6. Apr 21
      Job Interview Meal Etiquette Tips come in handy when you have to dine with a potential employer or new...
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