Contents Meredith Magazine Volume 35, Number 3 Fall 2010 Executive Editor Kristi Eaves-McLennan Managing Editors Melyssa Allen Karen T. Dunton Assistant Editor Gaye Hill Art Director Vanessa Harris Senior Designer Mary Rose, ’01 Designer Lauren Sumner Alumnae Connection Editors Hilary Allen, ’01 Amanda Oliver, ’02 Contributing Writers Lauren McDonald, ’11 Editorial Assistant Kaye Rains Photographers Christopher Ferrar Gary Knight Mary Rose Lauren Sumner David Timberlake Christine Webb Meredith Students Meredith Magazine exists to serve the Meredith community by providing readers with insight and information about the news, activities, events, programs, plans and people of the College. Meredith Magazine is published three times a year by the Meredith College Department of Marketing. Questions or comments may be submitted to marketing@meredith.edu. © 2010 Meredith College 10-098
Features 12 Learning How to Think Well A new academic initiative strengthens critical thinking skills across campus 14 Living and Learning in Italy Study abroad site provides authentic Italian experience 18 Books That Made Me Think A recommended reading list from faculty and staff
News 2
Summer Reading Author Nicholas Kristof Shares Message of Gender Equality
5 Longtime Educator Donates Treasure Trove of Children’s Literature 7 Dual Solution announced for 2010-12 Academic Leadership 11 The Oaks Near Capacity for 2010-11
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Meredith Campus News
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Athletics
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Meredith Experts in the News
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Dateline Meredith
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Newsmakers
22 Alumnae Connection 33 Cultural Events