Reed in the Media
The Oregonian interviews Associate Professor of Religion and Humanities Kambiz GhaneaBassiri on A History of Islam in America
Paul Gronke, professor of political science, in a New York Times story on a ballot measure that would alter primaries in California
Paul Gronke of Reed's Early Voting Information Center in a New York Times story on adding a second day of voting to general elections
President Colin Diver adds his nod of approval on deferring freshman year in a Washington Post opinion piece
According to a recent New York Times article, "A as the New B," Reed has resisted a trend toward grade inflation
Oregonian: Author David Eddings '54 bequeaths $18 million to Reed
The Chronicle of Philanthropy highlights David Edding's bequest to Reed
Local coverage of Reed's agreement with the Department of Justice on book readers: OPB Radio; Oregonian
Book-TV recording of author, NY Times journalist, and 1989 Reed Grad Peter Goodman's lecture, "Past Due: The End of Easy Money and the Renewal of the American Economy"
The Wall Street Journal turned the tables on the presidents of 10 top colleges and universities, including Reed’s Colin Diver, with an unusual assignment: answer an essay question from their own school's application
CBS News reporting on Reed's tolerance of its odoriferous ginkgo trees
New York Times features Reed in an article on the increased demand for financial aid; President Diver responds to the Times article; OPB gives the Oregon perspective
New York Times features Reed College in an article on admission trends during the economic downturn
My Abandonment, the latest novel by Reed's Peter Rock, has gained local and national attention in the Oregonian, NY Post, Newsday.
Oregonian Q&A with Reed’s Crystal Williams on
her third collection of poems, Troubled Tongues
The Oregonian review of "Suddenly" at the Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery.
Early Voting has become a hot topic on the Presidential campaign trail, and Reed’s Paul Gronke is a leading expert in the field: read Paul’s latest contribution on CNNPolitics.com.
Oregon Council for the Humanities magazine features its Humanity in Perspective course. The course is taught by Reed professors, and helps low-income adults use the humanities to improve their lives.
Boston’s WBUR topical issues show, Here and Now, features Reed professor of political science Paul Gronke on the popularity of early voting.
Kimberly Clausing, Reed professor of economics, on how Wall Street's meltdown will impact the folks of Main Street on Marketplace.
Paul Gronke, Reed professor of political science, on early voting in the UK's The Guardian.
Reed dean of admission Paul Marthers on OPB’s Think Out Loud to discuss the rising cost of a college education.
Paul Gronke, Reed professor of political science, is quoted in the New York Times on the influence of early voting on campaign strategy in the presidential election.
The Oregonian on the City of Portland’s decision to include the Parker House in Reed’s amended master plan.
The Oregonian profiles the exhibition suddenly: where we live now, at the Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery.
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Reed College to Test Amazon Kindle DX in Fall 2009
Reed was selected by Amazon as one of five colleges to test the Kindle DX for classroom use.
Portland, OR (May 6, 2009)--Amazon announced today that Reed College is a pilot school for testing the Kindle DX. The lightweight electronic device allows students to download textbooks and class materials assigned by their professors, including syllabi and reading lists. The DX has a keyboard that provides the ability for note taking, and additional technology that allows for the highlighting of pertinent text.
"We welcome the opportunity to explore this new technology and evaluate its potential in different areas of the curriculum," said Martin Ringle, Reed's Chief Technology Officer. "We are eager to see if this is the watershed device that will make electronic texts a viable option for college students."
Students in select classes (approximately three upper-division classes) will begin using the Kindle DX devices in fall 2009. The Kindle will give students wireless delivery of books, and the capacity to carry thousands of books in one small device. It also saves on the economic and environmental costs of printing on paper.
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Contacts:
Martin Ringle, Reed College CTO, 503-777-7254 or ringle@reed.edu
Kevin Myers, Reed College spokesperson, 503/517-7815 or Myersk@reed.edu
Drew Herdener, Amazon.com director of communications, 206/266-1913
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