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1. Jamie ChandlerMarch 24, 2009 - 10:55 am #1

   another awesome movie!

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2. Jan ConnalOctober 13, 2009 - 11:44 am #2

   This video is an exceptional explanation of faculty inquiry. I’ll be sharing it as often as possible on my campus to help move our campus culture to one that values inquiry and evidence.

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