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FAU 'Jesus' instructor: I am a 'very religious' Christian
The Florida Atlantic University instructor who assigned his students to "step on Jesus" said Monday he is a "very religious" Christian, and the lesson he taught has been used in classrooms nationwide for 30 years. Deandre Poole, 32, commented publicly...
Tags: Symbols and Symbolism, Broward College, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Teaching and Learning, Rick Scott
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Mayo: Who wants to sponsor FAU's stadium?
Sun SentinelOwlcatraz is dead, with private prison operator GEO Group pulling out of its stadium sponsorship deal with Florida Atlantic University after a tumultuous two months. GEO Group said the backlash triggered had become "a distraction" to both parties. Which...Tags: Broward Health Medical Center, Chris Evert, Hospitals and Clinics
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Updated: FAU instructor in controversial Jesus assignment defends himself on website
Sun SentinelDeandre Poole, the instructor in the controversial Jesus exercise at Florida Atlantic University, said he is being vilified for merely doing his job. While a student reported to the media that he instructed the class to “stomp on Jesus,”...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Teaching and Learning, Rick Scott, Students, Colleges and Universities
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'Jesus stomping' FAU prof is Democratic leader, but top Democrats steer clear of flap
Sun SentinelTop Democratic officials are steering clear of the controversy surrounding Deandre Poole, vice chairman of the Palm Beach County Democratic Party. Poole is the Florida Atlantic University instructor responsible for the “Jesus stomping”...Tags: Local Elections, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Politics, Boca Raton, Elections
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Professor on paid leave following 'Jesus stomping' class exercise
FloriDUHFlorida Atlantic University has placed Deandre Poole, the Prof who asked students in his class to "stomp on Jesus" on administrative leave after he gave an unusual assignment in his Intercultural Communication class on March 4: As part of a lesson on... -
FAU instructor placed on leave following reaction to Jesus stomping exercise
Sun SentinelFlorida Atlantic University has placed Deandre Poole, the instructor who asked students in his class to "stomp on Jesus" on administrative leave. Here is a statement from the university: FAU instructor Deandre Poole, Ph.D., has been placed on...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Teaching and Learning, Education, Students, Health and Safety at School
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FAU puts 'stomp Jesus' instructor on paid leave
The Florida Atlantic University instructor involved in the controversial "stomp on Jesus" class assignment has been placed on paid leave, with the school citing concerns for his safety. Communications instructor Deandre Poole, who is black, has had death...
Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Broward College, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Racism, Rick Scott
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Gov. Scott appoints new trustee at FAU
Sun SentinelPalm Beach Gardens business leader Elizabeth Fago Smith will join the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, and based on all that's been going on, she may have her hands full. Gov. Rick Scott announced the appointment Wednesday, one day after...Tags: Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Business Enterprises, Florida International University, Rick Scott
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Point missed on Jesus-stomping lesson at FAU
If the Florida Atlantic University Jesus-"stomping" instructor was trying to make a point about religious tolerance, then point taken. Too bad so many people, including our governor, are missing the point. You and I may not like the classroom exercise...
Tags: Symbols and Symbolism, Gainesville, Teaching and Learning, Students, Religion and Belief
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How low can FAU go? A satirical look ahead
The stomp on Jesus controversy. The Owlcatraz stadium/GEO Group sponsorship controversy. The Sandy Hook massacre-doubting-professor controversy. Think things can't get any worse at Florida Atlantic University? Here's how: An exclusive sneak peek at...
Tags: Frank Brogan, Todd Akin, Carrot Top, Teaching and Learning, Students
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Scott asks for probe of FAU Jesus incident
Gov. Rick Scott is asking the State University System to investigate an "offensive" class assignment at Florida Atlantic University, where students were asked to stomp on a sheet of paper with Jesus written on it. Scott called the assignment, given by...
Tags: Frank Brogan, Nova Southeastern University, Teaching and Learning, Students, Colleges and Universities
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The Scripps deal: great ambitions, modest payoff in jobs so far
It was heralded as one of the greatest economic boons in Florida history, akin to the creation of Walt Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center, the air conditioner. But nearly a decade later, this much is clear. The ambitious plan for a world-class...
Tags: Sales, Employment, Chemical Industry, Career and Workplace, Space Programs
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