Try these links for examples of geographic illiteracy and discussion of the topic (Are Americans getting dumber?) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23227115/

Are you addicted to the the internet; click here for a self test and here for some of the research.

A definition: Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers always ask where things are located on the surface of the earth, why they are located where they are, how places differ from one another, and how people interact with the environment.

So how do you know if you want to be a geographer? If you are curious to find out if you have an interest in geography, check out the AAG (Association of American Geographers) web site. Go to "Careers in Geography" to find out more about "Geographers at work"...

African Studies Program Kick-Off Event

“Community Organizing for Social Justice in Africa”

with E. Dovi Abbey, West African Community Organizer

Tuesday, November 17th

2 – 3:30 pm

Dunn B, East Campus

Sponsors: African Studies Program, Anthropology Department and Social Justice League

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La Sociedad Latina's Musical Tour of the Caribbean, which takes place during International Education Week. This event is Wednesday, November 18th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Large Ballroom of the Campus Center.

Angel Wagner is the lead singer of Grupo Fantasia, the band that came for Cultura Latina in October. He holds these workshops in schools across New England. Angel will bring his collection of instruments to the workshop. The Angel Wagner Music Workshop is a multi-cultural introduction to the percussion sounds of the Caribbean and Latin America. The program is designed to give each student a "hands on" experience. The goal of the workshop is to teach the names, uses, compositions, and countries of origin for each individual instrument. At the end of the workshop pastelitos (meat turnovers) and tropical sodas will be provided.

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Visiting Exchange Scholar Lecture

Dr. Satoshi Tomita, Professor of Accountancy at Kansai University, Japan and a visiting scholar this semester, will present a lecture entitled "Enterprise longevity as a feature of brand identity in Japan", on November 17, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. in RCC004 (One Park Avenue). The lecture is open to the public. All are welcome.

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Bridgewater State College

TENT CITY NOVEMBER 16^th-20^th

Sponsored by the Social Justice League

Location: RCC Fountains

November 16-Monday

Speaker: 11am – Beth, My Brother’s Keeper

Speaker: 3 pm – Horizons for Homeless Children (Recent graduate of BSC)

November 17-Tuesday

Speaker: 11am – TBA

Speaker: 3pm – Mainspring

November 18-Wednesday

Speaker: 11am – TBA

Speaker: 3pm – YouthBuild

November 19-Thursday

Speaker: 11am – Michele Wakin, Professor of Sociology BSC

Speaker: 3pm – School on Wheels

November 20-Friday

Speaker: 11am – HopeFound

Speaker: 3pm – Jonathan White, Professor of Sociology BSC

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Center for Multicultural Affairs' Native American Heritage Month Celebration

November is Native American Heritage Month and during this month we honor and recognize the original peoples of this land and their accomplishments and achievements. The Center for Multicultural Affairs cordially invites all members of the BSC community and guests to join us at our annual Native American Heritage Month Celebration. The guest speaker for The Center for Multicultural Affairs' Native American Heritage Month Celebration is Mr. Randy Joseph, Jr., a member of the Plymouth County Wampanoag Nation. He will be speaking about the history, from past to present of the Wampanoag Nation, including a discussion about the historical events that led up to the first Thanksgiving dinner.

Our event will be held on Thursday, November 19th from 6pm-8pm in the Heritage Room of the Maxwell Library. Dinner will be served and will consist of dishes similar to those that would have been enjoyed by the Wampanoag people during this historical period. Please call Keileen Hopps in the Center for Multicultural Affairs at 508-531-6166 by Monday, November 16th for reservations as that seating and food for this event are limited.

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Wave Ya Flag Party

United Caribbean Cultures(UCC) is having our annual "Caribbean awareness week" Starting Monday, November 16th and ending the week off with a party on November 20th. All BSC students are free with their connect card. BSC students are allowed to bring two guests. Guests will have to pay $2 if they bring a flag, and $5 if they do not have a flag. For more information email Elizabeth(President) at efaroul@student.bridgew.edu.

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Grades not good? having trouble studying? Check out this cartoon

Ever wonder about the dead Grandmother syndrome?

Term Papers: Check out my Notes on writing term papers.

Also check out Domingo's Doodads, my course regulations.

Plagiarism IS a big deal. You will be penalized for plagiarizing material.

What is plagiarism? Check out these two sites:

http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml

http://leeds.bates.edu/cbb/node.php?id=32

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Textbooks are very overpriced; read hear about the attempt by Harvard

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