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Frieze Lecture: 1841 marks the dawn of Antarctic exploration
Dr. William Hammer, Fritiof Fryxell Chair in Geology, notes that 1841 marks the dawn of Antarctic exploration. British naval Captain James Ross, commanding HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, discovered what they named the Victoria Barrier, and would later be renamed the Ross Ice Shelf. Hammer is the discoverer of the first dinosaur remains unearthed in Antarctica.
Department of Education Report On Racial Differences in Financing Higher Education
A new report from the U.S. Department of Education examines the cohort of students who entered higher education in the 2011-12 academic year.
“I discovered a confidence in my abilities, especially in my capability for research, which helped me choose my future path.”Read More
The making of a college pro
Nick Torres ’18 is a geology and environmental studies major with a passion for leadership, entrepreneurship and teamwork. Back home in Joliet, Torres is the owner of a College Pro Painters franchise, where he employs friends and other students to work on different projects. This year, Torres was listed among the Top 25 of 250 franchise owners for quality and customer service.
Campus to celebrate clinic opening Sept. 1
Students who saw a need for a health clinic on campus will see their vision realized when the clinic opens next week.