News: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

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Research |

Climate change has made our forests hotter and drier. Once you accept that, what do you do next?

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s top-ranked Sanford I. Berman Debate Team hosts intensive training camp for high school debaters July 15 to 27.

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Research |

Why is 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Solar Decathlon Team going to win the prestigious competition? Hear from members on what sets the team apart.

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People |

Sri Lanka recently named criminal justice professor Karu Hangawatte its ambassador for France. Find out more about the longtime professor's native country, his past diplomatic work, and what he hopes to bring back to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ when he returns to teaching.

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Business and Community |
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students skip the party trips and head out to help nonprofit organizations.
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People |

Tony Sanchez, ’88 BA Political Science, receives association's top honors.

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Campus News |
Students from Greenspun journalism school to webcast four hours of live election results, remote reports and political analysis.
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People |

Those fancy graphics you see flashing by on ESPN — they take much more time than you probably realize. Just ask Bob Thompson, the new editor and motion graphics designer at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-TV.

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Campus News |

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

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People |

The coach of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's nationally ranked debate team offers a few pointers on making your point.

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People |

Can’t put your finger on what’s wrong with that trendy new restaurant? Maybe the music they’ve piped is setting the wrong tone, according to alumnus Allen Klevens.

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Arts and Culture |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.