October 2011
A New Season of Song at Berkeley
Housed within Berkeley’s Department of Music, the University Chorus as well as the more intimate Chamber Chorus offer unique opportunities for both music and non-music students to study and sing a rigorous repertoire of choral music.
Historical Riches on a Dry, Jordanian Plateau
Home to Middle Eastern societies for five thousand years, the Dhiban plateau east of the Dead Sea offers insights into how people live under harsh conditions, as well as an opportunity to develop sustainable archaeological tourism programs.
As Need for Care Grows, Women Fill the Gap
As the number of people needing care swells, the ranks of traditional family caregivers are steadily shrinking. Who will absorb the cost and impact of care, in light of this growing gap? Women, says Ethnic Studies Professor Evelyn Glenn.
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