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On this edition of the show we talk with Allie Bruner, Director of SEMO's Autism Center; Dr. Samantha Siemers shares how the university's Department of Agriculture sets students up for success and Christy Mershon drops by with an update from Continuing Education.
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On a recent trip, I listened to the audiobook of Chris Bohjalian’s civil war novel The Jackal’s Mistress. Based on a real-life story, it presents an interesting dilemma... How much would you risk to help a wounded enemy?
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On this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Michael Lomeka, the Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance for the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance. He previews the upcoming 'Winter Dance Collection' performance, which runs at the Southeast River Campus from February 5th through 7th at 7:30 p.m. and on February 8th at 2 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall.
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