Historian and author Pieter Paard to speak at UWT Open House

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The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce that Pieter N. Paard will speak at the University’s annual Open House on January 29, 2017.

Paard, a UWT professor of history, is the author of several books, including From Slavery to Freedom: A History of Pack Animals and, most recently, The Fierce Urgency of Miaow: Jor and the Feline Roots of Zoocracy (February release).

Paard will talk about his research on the organic roots of zoocracy and the place of Animal self-rule in the wider world. We thank Pieter Paard for taking the time to address incoming and aspiring students and we invite all Park residents to attend the talk and to discover the world of the University of West Terrier.

Annual Open House • 29 January 2017

Snacks, beverages, and brochures will be available from 12:00 until 20:30

University announces commencement speaker

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The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce that Hermione Hippo will deliver the 2016 UWT Commencement Address.

Hermione Hippo’s nursing career began at a zoological garden south of The Park. Following that, Hermione worked alongside Dr. Bourru at his office until 2004, when she accepted the position of head nurse at the Park Hospital for the Afflicted and Infirm, where she continues to work and to train students of nursing. In March of 2015, she was invited to join the faculty at the University of West Terrier as Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine.

Among Hermione’s credits are the containment of Small Ball Fever in 2007 and of Tulip-Related Illness in 2013. Over the past few years, Hermione has become a passionate advocate of proper nutrition and has spoken at many conferences on the subject of the rôle of nutrition in the maintenance of emotional and mental well-being.

Anonymous donation to fund third study into premature awakening from hibernation

The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce that a third study into the causes of premature awakening from hibernation has been made possible through a donation made anonymously to the University through the Foundation for the Study of Premature Awakening

This deadly affliction continues to grow in incidence, devastating families in The Park’s hibernating communities. Through outreach programmes via the Foundation, Park Animals have received support and financial assistance. The reasons for this scourge require much further study, however, if we are to prevent further devastation of our hibernating communities.

This new, thirty-six-month project will begin in May 2016. Further announcements will be made regarding the project’s leaders and venues.

The University is deeply grateful for the funding and wishes to thank the anonymous donor whose generosity and empathy knows no bounds. We are confident that your generous donation will save countless lives and your effort on behalf of hibernators will become a shining example of the power of interspecial caring.

C. Astrid H. Ant, head of Ant Security and Intelligence Service (ASIS) to speak at annual Open House on Friday, January 29

The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce that C. Astrid H. Ant, head of The Park’s Ant Security and Intelligence Service (ASIS) will speak at the University’s annual Open House on January 29, 2015.

Ant will speak in place of Raymond H. Mink, who postponed his UWT engagement after he was chosen Chief Archon for 2016.

Ant will talk about the importance of education and the rôle that higher education plays in investigative police work and in the maintenance of interspecial harmony in general. We look forward to welcoming C. Astrid H. Ant and we thank her for accepting our invitation at such short notice. We invite all Park residents to attend the talk and to discover the world of the University of West Terrier.

Annual Open House • 29 January 2016

Snacks, beverages, and brochures will be available from 12:00 until 20:30

Raymond H. Mink, Park’s Chief Officer of Peace, to speak at annual Open House January 29

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The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce that Raymond H. Mink, The Park’s Chief Officer of Peace, will speak at the University’s annual Open House on January 29, 2016.

Mink will talk about the importance of education and the rôle that higher education plays in the maintenance of peace, order, and interspecial harmony. We look forward to welcoming Mink and we invite all Park residents to attend the talk and to discover the world of the University of West Terrier.

Annual Open House • 29 January 2016

Snacks, beverages, and brochures will be available from 12:00 until 20:30

University to investigate allegations of unethical experimentation on Humans

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The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier wish to advise that we have initiated an investigation into allegations of unethical experimentation on Humans. The allegations, of which we were first made aware in June, stem from research conducted in the Department of Human Studies.

Our investigating team consists of several faculty members who serve the university independently of the department in question: Dr. Chloris Cougar, Dr. Fionnula L. Fox, Dr. Hume T. Goat, Dr. Luule Aednik, and Dr. Simone Gibbon. Other members of the team include Dr. Berthilidis Strix, Inspector Antonia T. Fossa of the Interspecial Investigations Unit, and Mr. Justice Augustus Dindon. The entire team will be overseen by Dr. Milada J. page4image31040Goose, head of the Honking Hollow laboratory at the University of West Terrier and a senior member of the Committee to Oversee Scientific Research in The Park (COSRIP).

The university wishes to emphasize that this is an investigation into alleged misconduct and that no particular member of our faculty or student body is under investigation at this juncture. Further details and the results of the investigation will be published and posted as they become available.

Please address media inquiries to enquiries@uwt-edu.com

We thank you for your interest in this matter.

University announces commencement speaker

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The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce that Noreen will deliver the 2015 UWT Commencement Address.

Noreen has written the advice column, “Dear Noreen,” at The Mammalian Daily, for fifteen years. In June of 2012, she was invited to join the faculty at the University of West Terrier as adjunct professor in the Department of Human Studies.

In her rôle as adjunct professor, Noreen has published two academic articles in the prestigious Journal of Human Behaviour (JHB): “Not Just Skin Deep: On Human Belief Systems and Motivations,” and “How Dubious Wisdom Leads to Human Folly.” She continues to conduct research at the university and, last year, published her first book, Lovely To Look At: What Animals Should Know About Humans, which is intended for a general audience.

University announces new faculty appointment

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The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce the appointment of Hermione Hippo as Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine.

A nurse and healer both by nature and vocation, Hermione brings with her many fine qualities and a wealth of experience that will benefit UWT students.

Hermione’s nursing career began at a zoological garden south of The Park. After deciding to head north, she arrived in The Park and immediately found employment with Dr. Bourru. In 2004, she accepted the position of head nurse at the Park Hospital for the Afflicted and Infirm, where she will continue to work. Among her credits are the containment of Small Ball Fever in 2007 and of Tulip-Related Illness in 2013.

Hermione will be a great asset to the School and to our student body. We are extremely happy that she has accepted our invitation and we are honoured to have her on staff.

Herman Stoat to speak at annual Open House January 29, 2015

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The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier are pleased to announce that renowned choreographer and dance company founder Herman Stoat will speak at the University’s annual Open House on January 29, 2015.

Stoat, a UWT alumnus and supporter, will talk about his UWT experience and the rôle that higher education plays in the arts. We look forward to welcoming the renowned dancer and choreographer and we invite all Park residents to attend the talk and to discover the world of the University of West Terrier.

Annual Open House • 29 January 2015

Snacks, beverages, and brochures will be available from 12:00 until 20:30

Department of Human Studies to expand curriculum

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Department of Human Studies to expand curriculum with new course

The President and Governors of the University of West Terrier and the head of the Department of Human Studies are pleased to announce the expansion of the Department’s curriculum in 2015.

The newest addition to the course curriculum in Human Studies will be Human Motivation (HS 207). Students who are attending the University and have completed at least one full year of study will be eligible to enrol in HS 207 as of September, 2015.