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Lipman School fundraises for classroom improvements

In addition to the normal round of garage sales at churches andhomes, bargain hunters can add The University of Memphis to theirlist of places to shop this weekend. Clothes, shoes and books will be on sale Saturday at the BarbaraK. Lipman Early Childhood School and Research Institute as afundraiser ...

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Paying one's dues can lead to dream job, experts say

University of Memphis student Farhan Ali will graduate May 1with a master's degree in industrial and systems engineering. The24-year-old India native has already sent out 10 resumes. AlthoughAli hasn't received any responses, he said he thinks he'll find ajob and would like to stay in the United States. However, ...

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Chlamydia: too scary not to be tested

University of Memphis Student Health Services has received manyrequests from students for STD testing over the years, but thetesting has never been a constant service. However, all this monthSHS is offering free STD testing and treatment as part of NationalChlamydia Awareness Month. "Student Health ...

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Book fair exhibits fun of reading

As part of Read Across America Month, The University of MemphisCampus School is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair. Scholastic Books, a global children's publishing and mediacompany, partners with schools and school systems across thecountry to bring affordable books in a variety of reading levels toschools, ...

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When kids hear Dr. Seuss' rhymes, reading becomes good times

Children lined up outside the Barbara K. Lipman Early ChildhoodSchool Wednesday to tell which Dr. Seuss book they liked best. Ellen Whelen, 8, said she likes the "Cat in the Hat," and notjust because it's the first book she ever read. "He could really do those things," Ellen said. "He could reallybalance ...

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Self Defense Month sheds light on campus safety

University of Memphis students can participate in National SelfDefense Awareness Month by helping keep the campus one of thesafest in the state, U of M Police Services officials said. The U of M is rated the second safest campus when compared toother Tennessee institutions with enrollments of 5,000 ...

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Nothing says 'Be Mine' like a safe sex lecture

University of Memphis students can support safe sex while makingvalentines the old-fashioned way. Student Health Services is offering students an opportunity tocelebrate Valentine's Day with its first Make Your Own Valentineevent in the University Center. During the event, students can make valentines ...

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Freshman 15? More like 5, experts say

While the dreaded "Freshman 15" may be more myth than reality,many students do gain an average of 5 pounds during the first yearat college, according to a recent study. The ongoing study by Tufts University found that 59 percent ofparticipants' diets had deteriorated since entering college. University ...

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