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02 happenings Photocommunications students tackle football, Billy Vegas ’14 overcomes tremendous odds to pursue his passion, and more.
06 Culture Faculty members bring the world to their classrooms, and students take their education to China.
08 Ideas Assistant Professor Jack Green Musselman keeps things civil, and Harry Potter comes to the Hilltop.
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Science Fair
Cystic fibrosis, salmonella poisoning, invasive plant species: St. Edward’s University students and faculty look for real-world fixes to these issues and more.
10 Faith and Service Meredith Cooper MAHS ’01 helps kids and parents cope — and find hope — when faced with serious illness.
11 Changing Courses World-class speakers visit one classroom via Skype.
12 Inner Workings The St. Edward’s University website gets an extreme makeover.
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Ignorance is Not Bliss
Science education makes us all better citizens. A look at why science matters — even for art and business majors.
13 Giving St. Edward’s University receives a $1-million challenge grant.
28 Alumni Notes Alumni reminisce about Homecoming 2011, Wayne Henning ’63 follows his own road, and more.
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The Awe-Inspiring Power of Science Ever wonder who’s working to solve some of the world’s biggest problems? Seven alumni tell us how they’re using science to do just that.
The Wonderful World of Science begins on page 14.
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