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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's yearlong quasquicentennial celebration continues this week as alumni of all ages return to their alma mater for Homecoming festivities that include tailgating, football, concerts, exhibits and award programs.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ hosted a program that brought together Hindus who shared with others of various faith traditions how the Diwali holiday marks the triumph of good over evil.

Social media reports by J McMerty, director of the "ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ in L.A." program, found worldwide audiences on Nov. 1, 2013, when his flight landed in Los Angeles as a shooting unfolded inside the airport.

The constitutional law expert will argue in McCrary Theatre of the dangers in someone downplaying his or her differences based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability in order to fit into American society.

Expert panelists and members of the public will share their diverse views on healthcare reform in a McKinnon Hall program designed to foster conversation in a respectful environment.

Maggie Liston '16 has known since high school that she wanted to incorporate the French language into her career plans, and with guidance from Student Professional Development Center staff, she found an internship this summer in New York City with the French Embassy.

The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ senior received a Community Impact Student Award on Nov. 2, 2013, during the statewide organization's annual student conference in Charlotte, N.C.

Bacchus comes to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ from Southwestern University in Texas and will help lead efforts to build a culture of philanthropy and alumni engagement.

A fellowship created by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ in 2008 will help support excellence in ongoing research and creative work by Janet MacFall, Drew Perry and Anthony Weston.

Students and faculty with the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership are sponsoring Startup Weekend Triad from Nov. 22-24 in the Lakeside Meeting Room.