The Walden Ponder covers news and accomplishments from the Walden University community. It is emailed monthly to current students, alumni, faculty members, staff, other subscribers and friends of Walden University and Laureate Online Education.
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| March 2008 |
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Library Launches Enhancements
Redesigned Web site helps students get resources faster.
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 Watch a Video About the Doctoral Experience
Many students describe residencies as one of the best aspects of their doctoral experience. See students, faculty, and staff describe how academic residencies help structure programs to make the doctorate an achievable goal.
Watch "Academic Residencies for Doctoral Students" (and share it with others)
Residency calendar and registration (opens April 2 for June through September U.S. and international residencies) |
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Two New Bachelor’s Degree Programs Available
Adult learners can major in child development or psychology.
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Overcoming the Odds: A Bachelor’s Degree Success Story
The youngest of seven children describes her path to becoming the only member of her family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
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Attend an Alumni Lecture Online
Get practical professional advice from Walden graduates at an upcoming lecture.
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Walden Wins National Awards
Alumni magazine, social change conference logo, and Educator for a Day Grant recognized.
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National Public Service Scholarship
In public policy and public health, three scholarship recipients are making a difference across the United States.
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Don E. Ackerman Fellowship in Educational Leadership
Ph.D. in Education student Michelle McCabe Trofort will use her research funding to improve the practices of elementary school math teachers.
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Fellowship in Research and Applications for Social Change
Ph.D. in Psychology student Denise Alvarado will use her research funding to measure quality of life in Native American populations.
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Research Fellowship in Distance Education
Faculty member Dr. Laura Knight-Lynn will use her research funding to explore skill development in doctoral students.
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Faculty: Call for Grant Proposals
Faculty have until May 5 to submit a proposal for a $10,000 Faculty Research Initiative Grant through Walden’s Office of Faculty Research and Sponsored Programs.
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Alumni Accolades
Walden’s alumni are contributing to their disciplines through publications, presentations and other professional activities.
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Walden Authors
From classroom skills for nurse educators to applied change management, Walden faculty and alumni are sharing their expertise in new books.
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Call for Papers
Publish your research.
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In Memoriam
The Walden University community mourns the passing of M.S. in Education student Gloria J. Shipman and Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences student Lawrence E. Stuckey. |
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