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51Dominican College (New York) — For other colleges with the same name, see Dominican College (disambiguation). Dominican College Established 1952 Type Private, nonprofit President Sr. Mary E. O Br …
52Old Main (Bethany College) — Old Main, Bethany College U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. National Historic Landmark …
53Higher education in China — is continuously growing, changing and developing. There are over 2,000 universities and colleges, with more than six million enrollments in total.[1] China has set up a degree system, including Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees that are… …
54Colby–Sawyer College — Colby Sawyer College Colgate Hall Motto Nitor inter amicitia ( Learning among friends ) Established 1837 Type …
55Hale, George Ellery — ▪ American astronomer born June 29, 1868, Chicago, Ill., U.S. died Feb. 21, 1938, Pasadena, Calif. American astronomer known for his development of important astronomical instruments, including the Hale Telescope, a 200 inch (508 cm)… …
56education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… …
57Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… …
58Calendar of 1995 — ▪ 1996 January January 1 Cardoso assumes office Having won some 54% of the ballots cast in the October 1994 election, Fernando Cardoso took the oath of office as president of Brazil. As chief executive of South America s largest… …
59Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
60Health and Disease — ▪ 2009 Introduction Food and Drug Safety. In 2008 the contamination of infant formula and related dairy products with melamine in China led to widespread health problems in children, including urinary problems and possible renal tube… …
