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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Franciscan Health Michigan City presenting free suicide prevention course

South Bend Tribune 20 Nov 2024
CLASSES. SOUTH BEND — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana will offer the free class “Therapeutic Fibs” from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 25 in the Care Partner Academy. Patty Piechocki, director of the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care, will lead this live/interactive web session. Participants can connect through their computer ... 25. EVENTS....
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Social Media Breach Hits Giggle Academy, Binance Founder Reacts

Bitcoinist 19 Nov 2024
Zhao, who is also the founder of the Binance crypto exchange, urged Giggle Academy followers to be careful when interacting with any content from their hacked X account, denying social media posts about the appointment of a new CEO of the educational platform ... Woke up to “Giggle Academy X account hacked”....
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Ask the Pediatrician: Pediatricians say sharing books with children is the best holiday gift of all

The Danville News 19 Nov 2024
While touchscreens and other electronic devices may be popular, they are typically passive or solitary experiences for children and do not offer the same benefits of interactivity and relationship building ... The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reading to your child every ......
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Binance Founder CZ Confirms Giggle Academy X Account Hack

CoinGape 16 Nov 2024
Giggle Academy, an educational startup launched by Binance founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, faced a hack on its X account ... Binance Founder Giggle Academy X Account Hacked. According to a November 16 post by Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, Giggle Academy’s official X account fell victim to hackers who quickly spread misleading information....
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Get Into the Guts continues to expose Weld County eighth graders to potential college, career paths

The Tribune Greeley 16 Nov 2024
“This is a fun and interactive event that exposes middle school students to various health care careers,” Rodriguez said ... Student leaders from the Greeley Central High School Health Science Academy also hosted an interactive booth during the District 6 session — a new addition to Get Into the Guts of Healthcare....
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Graham Norton reveals the dream celebrity he would love to have on his show - ...

The Daily Mail 16 Nov 2024
Graham Norton has revealed the one celebrity he'd love to have on his famed television show ... She seems great ... She seems great ... Brad is pictured ... The funnyman's flamboyant presentation and seemingly effortless interaction with guests has seen Graham nab numerous awards including three British Academy Television Awards for Best Entertainment Performance....
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Academy of Numerology Certification: The Ultimate Test of Your Intuitive Skills

The San Juan Journal 15 Nov 2024
The Academy of Numerology is an online course that teaches consumers the background and application of numerology in the user’s everyday life ... What is the Academy of Numerology? ... Consumers who enroll in this program will also be able to interact with other participants of the online academy for support and advice....
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We Aren’t Too Old for Field Trips

The Harvard Crimson 15 Nov 2024
But after two of my first-year courses at Harvard offered out-of-the classroom experiences, I realized I was mistaken ... They connect students with the larger Cambridge, Boston, and Massachusetts communities, pushing them to interact with local residents and combatting our University’s tendency to isolate within the “ivory tower” of the academy ... ....
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Truelio Celebrates Multiple Wins in the 2024 Davey Awards

ACCESSWIRE 14 Nov 2024
The Davey Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), celebrates outstanding work from boutique agencies, in-house teams and solo creators across categories like Websites, Design & Print, Advertising & Marketing and more ... "We're thrilled to see their hard work recognized with these Davey Awards." .. .......
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DreamToys predict the most popular Christmas toys for 2024

RTE 13 Nov 2024
It features plenty of interactive toys and new versions of family favourites, including three different Lego sets and a new take on the classic Uno game ... This cute interactive 15-inch-tall ... Unicorn Academy Interactive Rainbow Light-up Wildstar, €32.99 in Smyths (James Manning/PA)....
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Local young people to learn more about medical careers at Beacon Health Youth Summit

South Bend Tribune 13 Nov 2024
Beacon Youth Summit gives kids a chance to explore healthcare careers. ELKHART — Beacon Health System will hold its first annual Beacon Health System Youth Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 ... Dr ... CLASSES ... 18 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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Indie Film Community Calls Gutting of Academy Archive ‘Disastrous’ | Exclusive

The Wrap 11 Nov 2024
The independent filmmaking community is up in arms over the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences’ recent decision to gut its archive and library, with some calling the cutbacks “a huge step backwards” and “disastrous” as they put pressure on the Academy to reconsider its decision ... The Academy declined to comment....
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Pediatricians say sharing books with children is the best holiday gift of all

Phys Dot Org 11 Nov 2024
While touchscreens and other electronic devices may be popular, they are typically passive or solitary experiences for children and do not offer the same benefits of interactivity and relationship building ... The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reading to your child every ......

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