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Stoicism according to Dr. Matthew Sharpe

Matthew Sharpe, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Deakin University, delivered a lecture on stoicism at UW on Thursday, April 13, outlining how the principles of stoicism can help combat work-place bullying.  Stoicism is a school of ancient Greek philosophy which teaches one ought strive to establish and maintain virtue through logic. The philosophy outlines that…

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Extra Ordinary: Connor Thorpen

“He’s always been a very noble and righteous person. Very much a ‘lead by example’ person. He always does the right thing. He’s a good role model and he’s kind to other people,” Connor Thorpen, a sophomore at UW, said regarding his friend Buck Harris.  Depending on who you ask, there were anywhere between six…

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$77,000 budgeted for License Plate Recognition

Upon completion of the Ivinson Parking Garage, the UW Transportation Services will have spent a total of $77,460.96 on License Plate Recognition (LPR) Systems according to Elizabeth Whitt, Transportation Services Assistant Director.  The UW Transportation services currently owns four Genetec AutoVu SharpZ3 cameras which, along with the corresponding computers, cost $45,500 to purchase. The department…

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