Summer 2008: Exploring Our Biological Roots

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Our Biological Roots
As a Catholic university, Ambrose is in a unique position to explore the debate of evolution vs. creationism via the year-long Darwin Project.
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A Third Way of Thinking
Evolutionist and 2008 Hauber lecturer David Sloan Wilson helps us understand how Darwin's theory can change the way we think about our lives. MORE >>

An Inconvenient Ethic
Rev. Bud Grant engages his Environmental Ethics students in a spirutual journey to do the right thing. MORE >>
And read how one student is taking steps to bloom where she's planted.

Fighting for the Bees
Biology professor Sarah Vordtriede explains the disorder that's killing our honeybees – and how we can help. MORE >>

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Homecoming 2008
Come home to Ambrose Oct. 3–5. MORE >>

Faculty Profile
Physical therapy professor Michael Puthoff brings his passion for turning people's lives around to the classroom for an eminently "Teachable Movement."  MORE >>

The Other Side of the Hill
Bruce Beyer '88, the U.S. Army's 2007 Outstanding Individual with Disability, thwarts regret and anger – and gains acceptance. MORE >>

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Additional stories and Web sites from the Summer 2008 Scene magazine.

A New Ambrose Brand
Building a cohesive identity.

A Vision of Purposefulness
Sister Joan Lescinski reflects on her first year as president and looks ahead to the future.

From Rad to Rousseau
History professor and skateboarder Sandy McKinley presents a whole new twist on what it means to be a radical.

Galvin Performing Arts Series
More than 50 events and performances are "All Under One Roof" at Galvin this season.

Athletics
Go online to review spring season results and catch previews of fall sports.

Alumni News
An exclusive pin, a tour of Italy, a new SAU license plate and much more!

More Great Stories
Read about sophomore Maria Naert recording the past and other great Ambrosian tales:
» National Archives curator Jessie Kratz '98.
» Google intern David Bloom.
» PT student and NASA intern Becky Lawrence.

 

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