Through his work, Brian Ness, videojournalism coordinator in º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù’s Office of University Communications, helps to tell the story of this leading American institution. Here are his favorite projects of 2018.
º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù at 200 Years
A reflection on º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù’s 200 years through an archive of moving images.
With the launch of its Bicentennial in 2018, º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù is looking back by exploring stories of the people, places, and moments that led to its present distinction. Driven to be a leading American institution, the University is also looking forward to a third century of distinction, powered by the energy, creativity, and ambition of a remarkable community.
º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù at the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Study Group offers the opportunity for º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù students interested in the biomedical sciences to spend a full semester working in some of the most exciting research laboratories in the world. The NIH in Bethesda, MD, housing more than 5,000 active researchers, are the official federal health-related research facilities of the United States. The hallmark of the study group is an intensive research experience involving 30+ hours of research each week in an NIH laboratory of the students’ choosing.
Short Fiction in Contemporary Spain
Students in Professor Marta Perez-Carbonell's Short Fiction in Contemporary Spain class wrote creative works reflecting what they had read and learned throughout the semester. The pieces were collected in a small volume and printed by º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù's Document Services shop. The students shared their work with their peers on the last day of class.
Sex, Law and the American Culture Wars
An exploration of the American church-state debate through the lens of abortion and same-sex marriage, POSC/RELG 338 is co-taught by Assistant Professor of Religion Jenna Reinbold and Charles A. Dana Professor of political science and Department Chair Tim Byrnes.
Andrew Heagle '13: After º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù
More than 33,000 living alumni have benefited from º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù's liberal arts education. Imani Ballard ’18 speaks to a recent alumnus about how º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù helped shape his own career.
Bicentennial Kickoff Weekend
Alumni and students share º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù memories at the Homecoming Tailgate during Bicentennial Kickoff Weekend.
º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù in 13 Seconds: Homecoming Halftime C
Members of the º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù community came together to form the Bicentennial ‘C’ during halftime of the homecoming football game.