Academy

An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary education or higher learning, research, or honorary membership. The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 385 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and skill, north of Athens, Greece.

The original Academy

Before Akademia was a school, and even before Cimon enclosed its precincts with a wall, it contained a sacred grove of olive trees dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, outside the city walls of ancient Athens. The archaic name for the site was Hekademia, which by classical times evolved into Akademia and was explained, at least as early as the beginning of the 6th century BC, by linking it to an Athenian hero, a legendary "Akademos". The site of Akademia was sacred to Athena and other immortals.

Plato's immediate successors as "scholarch" of Akademia were Speusippus (347–339 BC), Xenocrates (339–314 BC), Polemon (314–269 BC), Crates (ca. 269–266 BC), and Arcesilaus (ca. 266–240 BC). Later scholarchs include Lacydes of Cyrene, Carneades, Clitomachus, and Philo of Larissa ("the last undisputed head of the Academy"). Other notable members of Akademia include Aristotle, Heraclides Ponticus, Eudoxus of Cnidus, Philip of Opus, Crantor, and Antiochus of Ascalon.

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Los Angeles book festival to feature Taiwanese books

Taipei Times 25 Apr 2025
Taiwanese-American author Henry Lien is to appear at the festival today to interact with visitors and share stories about Taiwan ... Lien is to make an appearance at the festival today to interact with visitors and share stories about Taiwan, the ministry said. The Taiwan Academy in ......
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How human connections shaped the spread of farming among ancient communities

The Conversation 25 Apr 2025
Our results, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that when one group of foragers and another group of farmers share the same space, their interaction can determine the speed at which agriculture is adopted ... Our findings show how human interaction can drive the adoption of farming....
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Alhamra welcomes Int'l delegation, showcasing Pakistan’s cultural richness on global stage

Urdu Point 24 Apr 2025
The guests then visited the Alhamra Academy </p><p>of Performing Arts, where they interacted with students and instructors, observed live classes </p><p>in music, dance and drama and expressed appreciation for the academy's role in preserving ......
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Hamilton Grove in New Carlisle will hold a 'Spring into Wellness' open house on April 30

South Bend Tribune 23 Apr 2025
CLASSES. SOUTH BEND — The St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center, 305 S ... April 30 in Classroom D ... 10 a.m ... April 28 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session ... • Culver Academies – The Shack, 1300 Academy Road, Culver, 1 to 6 p.m....
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Police, community town hall set April 28

Mansfield News Journal 22 Apr 2025
at the Legacy Academy of Excellence to promote positive interactions between officers and residents ... "The meeting is designed to promote positive interaction," Davenport said ... the community should interact with officers, as well as how officers should interact with the community."....
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Kodiak Gas Services starts construction on two new facilities in Texas

Offshore Technology 21 Apr 2025
It will also house the Bears Academy, a centre for advanced training and development, featuring amenities such as virtual reality labs and interactive classrooms. The academy aims to provide unparalleled training within the contract compression industry. Completion of the Midland facility is scheduled for June 2026 ... Sign up. ....
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Macomb County police officers trained in responding to people in crisis

Macomb Daily 18 Apr 2025
The Crisis Intervention Team Training offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness was held at the Macomb Community College Police Academy. It was paid with opioid settlement dollars to improve officer response and interaction when dealing with those situations, often involving substance abuse, according to Sheriff’s Office officials....
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You can be part of the American Revolution in new, free interactive play. How you can go

The Patriot Ledger 18 Apr 2025
The locally written play, which is described as interactive, focuses on the start of the American Revolution 250 years ago ... "We encourage you to review the card you received, consider the position of your assigned character, and be prepared to participate in this lively (and interactive) Town Meeting."....
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Dynamics of two distinct memory interactions during water seeking in Drosophila

PNAS 17 Apr 2025
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue ......
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School for every child

Dawn 17 Apr 2025
Use open-source educational platforms that give offline access like Khan Academy, Kolibri, and PhET Interactive Simulations, allowing students to learn through videos, quizzes, and experiments ... The recent collaboration between The Citizens Foundation and the Khan Academy for ......
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Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Academy Grads

The Berkeley Observer 16 Apr 2025
Throughout the academy, citizens had the chance to interact directly with deputies, tour facilities, and gain firsthand experience in divisions such as Criminal Investigations, K-9, SWAT, and the Hill-Finklea Detention Center ... The next Citizens Academy begins in September....
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Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025 Unveils Action-Packed Lineup of Events

Emirates 24/7 16 Apr 2025
The Retro Zone offers a nostalgic and interactive experience for visitors of all ages with iconic arcade machines like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong ... Nasr Esports Academy showcases interactive gaming experiences and pro-led workshops, while Antifreeze unveils an exciting new console with daily challenges and prizes....
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Barbershops to celebrate 13th annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative

South Bend Tribune 16 Apr 2025
SOUTH BEND — RiverBend Cancer Services Wellness House, 3516 E. Jefferson Blvd., will offer the following “Living Well with Cancer” classes ... • April 21. 10 a.m. Seated Strength; 1 p.m ... Gentle Yoga ... April 21 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session....

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