Agents of Change - Continuing a Legacy

Students throughout their academic journeys become agents of change when they experience transformational learning. The students at Molloy College in conjunction with local non-profits have partnered to advance society with their field research. While the mission is fascinating for the assigned non-profit, what is truly amazing is how the capstone course shapes our students to become good citizens in our society. There are overarching rewards for all parties involved whether it be the students, faculty, members of the non-profit, and our community at large. Three consulting teams are created to address the most relatable charges to the assigned non-profit. However, what is truly happening behind the scenes is our students search for truth through their research while positively impacting this organization. If guided successfully, the three consulting teams actually build off of one another’s charges creating causational marketing plans that will assist the Board of this non-profit sustain incremental growth over time. These turnkey recommendations that are presented not only help to build the Foundation where future research could develop, but allows the students to become personally invested in this organization’s future. This promotes community and the building blocks of well-rounded young professionals upon graduation of their chosen degrees

2009 Ruby Yearbook

A digitized copy of the 2009 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/ruby/1112/thumbnail.jp

Linear growth in preschool children treated with mass azithromycin distributions for trachoma: A cluster-randomized trial.

BackgroundMass azithromycin distributions have been shown to reduce mortality among pre-school children in sub-Saharan Africa. It is unclear what mediates this mortality reduction, but one possibility is that antibiotics function as growth promoters for young children.Methods and findings24 rural Ethiopian communities that had received biannual mass azithromycin distributions over the previous four years were enrolled in a parallel-group, cluster-randomized trial. Communities were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either continuation of biannual oral azithromycin (20mg/kg for children, 1 g for adults) or to no programmatic antibiotics over the 36 months of the study period. All community members 6 months and older were eligible for the intervention. The primary outcome was ocular chlamydia; height and weight were measured as secondary outcomes on children less than 60 months of age at months 12 and 36. Study participants were not masked; anthropometrists were not informed of the treatment allocation. Anthropometric measurements were collected for 282 children aged 0-36 months at the month 12 assessment and 455 children aged 0-59 months at the month 36 assessment, including 207 children who had measurements at both time points. After adjusting for age and sex, children were slightly but not significantly taller in the biannually treated communities (84.0 cm, 95%CI 83.2-84.8, in the azithromycin-treated communities vs. 83.7 cm, 95%CI 82.9-84.5, in the untreated communities; mean difference 0.31 cm, 95%CI -0.85 to 1.47, P = 0.60). No adverse events were reported.ConclusionsPeriodic mass azithromycin distributions for trachoma did not demonstrate a strong impact on childhood growth.Trial registrationThe TANA II trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov #NCT01202331

The Grizzly, April 16, 2009

Obesity Among America\u27s Youth • A Little Dark Comedy and Some Unconventional Character • Economic Crisis Creates Problems for Private and State Colleges • Students Rise to Top at Annual Model UN • Breakaway From Work This Weekend • Shows, Concerts and Events Swing in with the Spring • SIFE Brings More Advice from Alumni • Opinions: Seafood Po\u27boy: The Sandwich-Snack That Will Blow Your Mind; We Have Months Dedicated to Human Rights, Why Not Poetry? • Coach Jamie Steele Changes the Look of UC Men\u27s Lacrosse • Softball Looking to Repeat Last Year\u27s Great Successhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1786/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, January 27, 2011

Bonner Leaders Host Hunger Banquet • UC Alumnus Discusses Alternative Careers in Science • Students Find Internships While Studying Abroad • Berman Museum Opens Two New Exhibitions • MLK Celebrations • Student Experiences Australian Flood • Students Travel to Spain for New Experiences • Internship Profile: Ananda Holton • Diversity Through Monologues • Opinion: Scheduling Classes is Too Difficult; Tragedy in Arizona: The Work of a Madman; Snapshots of London From my Time Studying Abroad • Swimming Training Trip to Florida Proves Rewardinghttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1827/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, February 4, 2011

Hate Crime Discussed During Meeting • What is Love Course has Students Talking • Dolce Suono Ensemble Performs at Ursinus • Community Survey Results • UC-Rising Debuts • Presenting the Best and Worst of Ursinus College • Campus Activities Board Packs Semester with Great Fun • First African-American Graduate to be Honored • Internship Profile: Maria Linder • Winter Birthright Trip Proves to be Worthwhile • Recent Winter Weather is Anything But a Wanted Wonderland • Opinions: President Obama Attempts to Reach out to U.S. • UC Basketball Seniors Approaching End of Seasonhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1828/thumbnail.jp

The Grizzly, November 29, 2007

Goodbye Scripted TV: Writer\u27s Guild Takes a Stand • Shooting for the Cure: Teams Raise Money for Coalition • Dr. von Schlegell Discusses Islamic Thought, Movements • Jazzman\u27s Cafe Gets Into the Holiday Spirit at Ursinus • A New STAR on Campus • Moritomo: Konichiwa, Hai Hai! • Focus the Nation: Cornucopia of Action and Awareness • Book Review: A Natural History of the Senses • Opinions: Giving Thanks This Holiday; UN Considers Ban on Human Cloning • Field Hockey Frenzy • Men\u27s Basketball Preview • Bears Take the Path Less Traveledhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1751/thumbnail.jp