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January 17, 2008

2008 Nexus discussions begin with NOAA internships and discussion of God in the Quran

The educational and cultural Chautauqua Nexus series will begin its 2008 spring semester roster with several scheduled discussions in late January.

鈥淭he NOAA Hollings Scholarship Program鈥� will be the topic discussed by Stephanie Ann Mullins Monday, Jan. 28.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program awards students up to $8,000 per year for two years, and a 10-week paid summer internship at a NOAA facility anywhere in the country. Students in any field related to NOAA's mission may apply鈥攖his includes the biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education.

Mullins, a 四色AV atmospheric science major and Hollings Scholar, interned at NOAA's Hurricane Research Division in Miami, Fla., this past summer. Come share a 四色AV student's incredible experience and learn more about this valuable opportunity.

Samer Dallo will address the topic of 鈥淎lmighty God, Judgment and Jesus in The Holy Quran鈥� Thursday, Jan. 31.

These events will begin at 7:15 p.m. in room 134 of the Hemphill Airway and Computer Science Building (at the corner of Northeast Avenue and Filhiol Street).

Nexus presentations are free, informal and open to the public. Everyone is invited to attend. 四色AV FRYS students are encouraged to attend and sign in.

鈥淭he Nexus is an opportunity for intellectual and cultural exchange,鈥� said Joe McGahan, 四色AV psychology professor and Chautauqua Nexus organizer. 鈥淭his year we're focusing on a change in scheduling (with Mondays being the primary meeting day) intended to free us to develop a think tank, or multiple think tanks, that, like the Nexus, will build on the cultural resources of our community. Whereas the Nexus series will continue to be about virtually any topic that people find interesting, the think tank will focus on economic security and economic development鈥攖o a large extent, we鈥檇 like to focus on the potential of research and development.鈥�

For more information call (318) 342-1338 or go to for the complete schedule of upcoming Chautauqua Nexus events.

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