Under Discussion: Summer 2006 Newsletter
Promoting peace in Northern Ireland
For the past 10 years, sociology professor Harry Mika has been helping former combatants in Northern Ireland work together to build and sustain peace in their communities. <Full story>
Studying reform in Rwandan schools
Assistant professor Beth Samuelson is studying educational reforms in Rwandan secondary schools to determine whether those efforts are contributing to or interfering with the country's progress towards peaceful coexistence. <Full story>
CHSBS promotes international partnerships in several of its academic departments, including the history department's efforts to expand an international exchange program with several universities and a new collaboration with an Egyptian university. <Full story>
Crossing Borders: Reflections from a semester in Germany
CMU senior Tashana Taylor shares photographs and memories from her semester studying abroad at a language school in Bielefeld, Germany. <Full story>
Lone ROTC cadet completes Raider Crucible
As the lone female cadet competing in the Raider Crucible, Jacqueline Brun felt an added pressure to make a strong showing. By the end of the grueling two-day competition, she had earned a lifetime of bragging rights: she was the only cadet to successfully complete the challenge. <Full story>
CMU hosts affirmative action debate
Crowds packed CMU's Park Library in March to learn more about the upcoming ballot initiative on affirmative action. <Full story>
Peace panel exhibition depicts human suffering of war
A 40-panel collection of photographs and artwork describing the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were displayed at CMU's Park Library earlier this year. <Full story>
Friends pay tribute to Robin Hough
Students, former students, faculty and staff gathered at CMU in February to pay tribute to their colleague, mentor and friend Robert "Robin" Hough. <Full story>
Professor explores world of goblins
English professor Ari Berk provides a glimpse into the world of folklore and mythology in his book "Goblins!" <Full story>
CMU grad honors father with scholarship
When foreign language professor Gilles Labrie retires next year, his son has found a fitting tribute to mark his father's 38 years at CMU.
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