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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Robert Wittman, founder of the FBI’s National Art Crime Team and best-selling author, will present “Art Crime in the 21st Century” at Bucknell University’s Samek Distinguished Lecture…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The following are Bucknell University story ideas that may interest you in February. A SECOND SUMMIT — President Trump announced in his State of the Union Address…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The record-long government shutdown dropped President Trump’s approval rating to its lowest level in more than a year at 34 percent according to the latest survey by…

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WALTHAM, Mass. — Michael Johnson-Cramer, the founding director and former interim dean of the Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University, has been named as the new Dean of Business…

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Democrats, Independents and Some Republicans Say President’s Use of Twitter Has Negative Impact LEWISBURG, Pa. — Donald Trump has used Twitter like no other U.S. President to let the world…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The following are Bucknell University story ideas that may interest you in January. EXPLORING SIGHTS, SOUNDS FROM THE BORDER — While the national debate over security along…

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Bucknell University’s 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Week will feature five prominent scholars who will recall Dr. King’s legacy while discussing the “Facing Change” theme during a week-long series of…

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Volcanoes Are Some of the World’s Largest but Have Been Scientific Engimas LEWISBURG, Pa. – Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano captivated the world’s fascination this spring and summer when eruptions spewed lava,…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The following are Bucknell University story ideas that may interest you in December. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION — A recent Trump administration report has found overwhelming evidence that…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. – The following are Bucknell University story ideas that may interest you in November. PAIN & POLITICS – The economy has been brutal to American workers for several…

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November 11 Ceremony Will Establish Annual Veterans Day Event LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell University will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I with a ceremony…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell University will host the 13th Annual Susquehanna River Symposium, “Science, Conservation, & Heritage,” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27 in the Elaine Langone Center.…

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New Paper Sheds Light on Firefly Bioluminescence LEWISBURG, Pa. — Fireflies and their fascinating luminous courtships have been the subject of childhood wonder and inspired scientific curiosity for centuries. Now,…

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Sociologist, Author Todd Gitlin to Kick Off Public Discussions Oct. 18 The year 1968 has become symbolic for the tumultuous period of conflict and change that marked American society during…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The following are Bucknell University story ideas that may interest you in October. HAUNTING OR HOAX? — Ghost stories and tales of hauntings are typically resurrected around…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Bucknell University Student Lectureship Series will host former Nickelodeon teen star, actor, comedian and YouTube personality Josh Peck on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. in…

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Bucknell University will serve as a host sponsor for the 2018 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo in Pittsburgh, Pa.…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The following are Bucknell University story ideas that may interest you for the rest of September. A PROGRESS REPORT ON HIGHER ED – At the start of…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Bucknell University Professor of Psychology Mick Smyer was the recipient of two awards at the 2018 American Psychological Association (APA) Convention this month. He received the M.…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Residents living near Bucknell University’s Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium should be aware that Saturday’s Bison football season opener vs. William & Mary will be followed by post-game fireworks,…

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Class of 2022 among one of the largest in University history with 976 new students LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell University will welcome one of its largest incoming classes when it…

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The following are Bucknell University story ideas that may interest you in August. SOUND MONKEY BUSINESS – Bucknell Dining Services is now supplementing the diets of research…

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The 2018-19 season at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University will kick-off with a free outdoor concert on the Weis Center Plaza by Banda Magda on…

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Emily Wilson, professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the first known complete English translation by a woman of Homer’s The Odyssey will present “Translating…

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The College Republicans, College Democrats and Conservatives Club are co-organizing a 9/11 remembrance ceremony this Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m in The Elaine Langone Center (ELC) Forum. After the…

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