A new chancellor and an ancient tradition

December 25, 2023 00:28:31
A new chancellor and an ancient tradition
The Best Of Our Knowledge
A new chancellor and an ancient tradition

Dec 25 2023 | 00:28:31

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Show Notes

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: The Vermont State Colleges system, which is transforming into the Vermont State University, has selected a new chancellor.  We’ll learn about an ancient Iranian tradition celebrated during the winter solstice. And the race is on to establish a national semiconductor technology center.  

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