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  Canton of Geneva - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Canton of Geneva is the westernmost canton or state of Switzerland, surrounded on almost all sides by France and centered around the city of Geneva.
As of 2005 the population of the canton is 438,483.
From 1584 Geneva was an "everlasting ally" of the Swiss Confederation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canton_of_Geneva   (614 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: History of Vietnam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Geneva Conference (April 26 - July 21, 1954) was a conference between many countries that agreed to end hostilities and restore peace in French Indochina and Korea.
The Geneva Conference of 1954 ended France's colonial presence in Vietnam and temporarily partitioned the country into 2 states at the 17th parallel (pending unification on the basis of internationally supervised free elections).
Geneva Accords of 1954 Text of the 1954 Accords by Vincent Ferraro of Mount Holyoke College.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/History-of-Vietnam   (10973 words)

  
 AIM25: University College London: Geneva Documents
From the 11th century to the Reformation, Geneva was ruled by its bishops.
Geneva was annexed by France in 1798, but its freedom was restored in 1813 and entry into the Swiss Confederation was granted in 1815.
Geneva continued to accept political refugees in the 19th and early 20th century.
www.aim25.ac.uk /cats/13/3499.htm   (522 words)

  
 CVO Website - Information for Future Volcanologists - Colleges and Universities - University of Geneva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is usually taught at the University of Geneva in Switzerland, with field studies in Switzerland and in neighbouring countries such as France and Italy.
In 1996, the course was held at the Mona Campus of the University of The West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
In 2001, the course was held in San José (Costa Rica) in cooperation with the University of Costa Rica.
vulcan.wr.usgs.gov /Outreach/StudyVolcanoes/UniversitiesColleges/Places/univ_geneva.html   (165 words)

  
 Welcome to University IFM Geneva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Choosing a University for your studies is a very important decision to make.
University IFM is situated in the center of Geneva; a city which is worldwide known for its beautiful, peaceful, and international environment.
University IFM's curriculum offers a very good balance between theory and practice while students will participate in our "business realities" program which includes conferences and lectures delivered by business managers and executives, as well as on-site visits of various companies and international organizations throughout the year.
www.ifm.ch /english/university/introduction.htm   (246 words)

  
 Geneva International Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Geneva, held to be the smallest of the large world capitals, is home to more than 300 international and non-governmental organisations and permanent missions.
This multicultural environment is mirrored at the University of Geneva as one-third of the student body comes from abroad, and it maintains close links with academic institutions the world over.
From the time of its creation in 1559 by Jean Calvin, right up to the recent discovery by University astrophysicians of extrasolar planets, the University of Geneva has continued to grow and develop in a manner commensurate with its longstanding tradition of excellence and its international approach.
geneva.intl.ch /gi/egi/egi241.htm   (125 words)

  
 IOMBA : Studying at the University of Geneva
One-third of all students come from abroad, attracted by the University's location in the heart of an international city which is home to many international organizations.
The University of Geneva offers a wide range of activities to help students integrate more easily and to strike a better balance between their academic and social lives.
All University and Institute Libraries are computerized and connected to the Swiss computerized network, RERO.
hec-executive.ch /iomba/www/index.php?pid=74   (453 words)

  
 ADMISSIONS International University in Geneva
Admission to the University is competitive and emphasizes the applicants previous academic performance and intellectual capacity.
Admission to the University is competitive and the applicant is selected on the basis of intellectual ability, capacity for academic achievement, international outlook and interpersonal qualifications that suggest strong leadership potential.
The International University in Geneva welcomes transfer students from recognized universities around the world and to this end has established links with other universities, through an international network.
www.iun.ch /index.cfm/en/iun/admissions   (355 words)

  
 University of Geneva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The University of Geneva was founded as Schola Genevensis in 1559, thanks to the combined efforts of Jean Calvin and Théodore de Béze.
In the 19th century, political and social upheavals transformed the Academy; it was established as a university in 1873 when the faculty of medicine was created.
The University is an official institution operated under the supervision of the Department of Public Education and financed by the State.
www.nyu.edu /rectors/geneva.html   (236 words)

  
 Queen's University Chaplaincy - Geneva Fellowship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
GENEVA Fellowship celebrates the good news of Jesus Christ among students, faculty, and staff at Queen's University.
Now in its third decade, Geneva continues to be nourished by a founding vision that affirms the role of faith in the pursuit of knowledge and truth.
Geneva has developed a reputation as both a welcoming community and a thinking one that enthusiastically tackles the hard issues where faith and life don't easily fit.
www.queensu.ca /dsao/chaplain/groups/genevaFellowship.html   (115 words)

  
 The Albert Gallatin Fellowship in International Affairs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The award for the coming academic year provides for up to nine months of study at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland by an American candidate for the Ph.D. who is actively engaged in dissertation research of the Doctorate within the field of International Relations.
The Fellowship is named in honor of Albert Gallatin, a native of Geneva, who came to this country in 1780 at the age of 19, and later was Secretary of the Treasury in the cabinets of Presidents Jefferson and Madison, where he played a leading role in the Louisiana Purchase.
He was a negotiator of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, American Minister to France and Britain, a founder of New York University and one of the earliest students of American ethnography.
www.virginia.edu /~crees/gallatin1.html   (502 words)

  
 Centre for Computational Biology - The Hospital for Sick Children   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Sanger Centre is a new research centre established jointly by the Wellcome Trust and the British Medical Research Council to provide a major focus in the UK for mapping and sequencing the human genome, and genomes of other organisms.
A collaboration between Carnegie Melon, the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Centre, and the University of Houston.
A joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, and the University of Houston.
www.ccb.sickkids.ca /links.html   (780 words)

  
 The International University in Geneva
The International University in Geneva was founded by Dr. David Williamson, the former European President of DuPont deNemours.
The multicultural and dynamic environment of the university and the international faculty contribute to create a framework in which the student acquires global experience.
The International University in Geneva emphasizes the importance of interpersonal skills, such as leadership, communication and the ability to work in a multicultural team.
www.mba-courses.com /ads/geneva.htm   (356 words)

  
 University of Geneva marks e-first in Europe
The University of Geneva has taken on the challenge of showing how an e-company can be successfully created in a traditional society by training mangers-and-CEOs-to-be up to a special e-business and e-communication certificate which covers the whole range of e-commerce, e-learning, e-communication, e-marketing, e-etc.
Geneva continues to see innovative start-ups from its region make waves in the global marketplace.
The whole Geneva region is committed to encouraging start-ups generally, and in the New Economy and e-business in particular.
www.geneva.ch /f/uni.htm   (449 words)

  
 University in Geneva on undisclosed tobacco money
Affaire Rylander: l'Université de Genève tire ses conclusions, the University distances itself from the attitude of Professor Ragnar Rylander who concealed funding by Philip Morris from the ethical commission in charge of reviewing research protocols, and from an editor in chief of a scientific journal.
However, the University of Geneva was not happy, and have looked into the files.
The University of Geneva has chosen to deal with the issue publicly.
www.gbg.bonet.se /bwf/eng/news/2002-12/swissTobMoney.html   (296 words)

  
 Business Wire: Pyrosequencing and University of Geneva to Collaborate On Diagnostic Test for Down Syndrome
Once the rapid diagnostic assays are designed, the University of Geneva will perform rigorous clinical evaluation of previously collected patient samples to validate these diagnostic tests.
The University of Geneva (www.unige.ch) is Switzerland's second largest university and is dedicated to teaching, research and providing services to the city of Geneva.
The University is very much aware of the importance of valorizing its research, and it recently set up Unitec, the Office for Transfer of Skills and Technologies.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2001_August_29/ai_77653739   (919 words)

  
 Study at Webster University in Geneva
The Geneva, Switzerland, campus was founded in 1978 on an estate along the shores of Lac Leman (Lake Geneva).
Minutes from the United Nations international headquarters, the campus is surrounded by the natural beauty of Switzerland and a multinational community that is reflected in the student body and faculty positions.
The historical, tranquil city of Geneva, with a population of more than 180,000 people, is nestled between the Alps and the Jura Mountains.
www.mobap.edu /academics/international/switzerland.asp   (198 words)

  
 Department of Plant Pathology
Cornell’s Department of Plant Pathology at Geneva is one of two such departments of the university.
The other department is located on the main campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, 50 miles south of Geneva.
Research visits, internships, and sabbatical leaves are generally arranged through direct contacts with the faculty of the department.
www.nysaes.cornell.edu /pp   (273 words)

  
 University of Lake Geneva - Home
For more than 100 years the University of Lake Geneva has been the ideal destination for recreational education.
Truly a recreational haven, the University of Lake Geneva is rich and abundant in heritage and leisure activities.
Students from around the world are drawn to Geneva Lake, the sunshine, and the fun times of the University of Lake Geneva.
www.universityoflakegeneva.com   (66 words)

  
 Entomology Department
Entomologists at Geneva are dedicated to the protection of horticultural crops from attack by insects and mites.
Entomologists study the biology and ecology of crop pests, improved pesticide management procedures, and alternative control strategies to reduce the use of chemicals.
Working closely with researchers, farmers, extension agents, and industry, the group has been able to implement many pest control strategies that are effective, economical, and safe.
www.nysaes.cornell.edu /ent   (111 words)

  
 ICHE: University of Geneva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The teaching of human ecology began at the University of Geneva, in 1972, when the faculty of sciences created a Certificate of specialization in human ecology.
To obtain the Certificate participants should hold a university degree, they have to attend the two years program (four semesters), submit a diploma thesis and pass the final exam.
The university issues an attestation to participants who have attended the seminars as part of a continuous education program.
ecolu-info.unige.ch /partners/unige.en.html   (269 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Magnenat-Thalmann, University of Geneva, Switzerland Panelists : * Prof.
N.I. Badler, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Panelists : + Prof.
Metaxas, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A. + Dr. Igor Pandzic, University of Geneva, Switzerland + Prof.
www.cg.tuwien.ac.at /groups/vis/links/conferences.html.fils/ca99.program   (353 words)

  
 Millikin University vs Geneva (3/14/02)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Automated ScoreBook Millikin University vs Geneva 3/14/02 at Kissimmee, Florida Millikin University 1 (0-8) Player AB R H RBI BB SO PO A LOB ------------------------------------------------------ Brazelton cf.............
The Automated ScoreBook Millikin University vs Geneva - Play-by-Play 3/14/02 at Kissimmee, Florida Score by Innings R H E ----------------------------------------- Millikin University.
Geneva - inning 5 Claytor to 1b for Reynolds.
www.millikin.edu /athletics/softball/stats/2002/milsb08.htm   (737 words)

  
 Articles - University of Geneva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The University of Geneva (Université de Genève) is a university in Geneva, Switzerland.
In 1873 it dropped its religious associations and acquired the secular status of University.
Today it plays a leading role in many fields--its location in Geneva gives it a prime location for diplomatic and international affairs studies, and it is also considered among the top scientific research universities in Europe, making notable discoveries in planetary science and genetics, among other fields.
www.gaple.com /articles/University_of_Geneva   (264 words)

  
 GAP-Optique Université de Genève
The Group of Applied Physics here at the University of Geneva, as part of the IST-QuComm collaboration, a collaboration that involves physicists from six European countries and the US has been awarded part of the European Union's Descartes prize for research for their work on quantum cryptography.
Recent experiments at the University of Geneva on fast and slow light have been highlighted this month on the IoP Physics web.
Professor Nicolas Gisin and his Group of Applied Physics at the University of Geneva have continued to recieve popular press coverage for their recent experiments on Quantum Teleportation.
www.gap-optique.unige.ch   (811 words)

  
 University of Geneva
University of Geneva (Switzerland) and École Pratique des Hautes Études (France): Learning to communicate about religion
Since September 2003, about 200 students, journalists and commu nications professionals have been taking courses in the history of religion and communication at the University of Geneva.
This new programme aims to help students better understand religious phenomena and their manifestations and learn to treat the subject objectively in the media and the communication field.
portal.unesco.org /es/ev.php-URL_ID=18249&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html   (129 words)

  
 International University in Geneva
"Education at International University in Geneva is a combination of the American and European academic curricula, resulting in a unique approach based on quality in learning"
The University is based in Geneva, a city with a well-known international outlook, a multicultural environment, set in a country known for its security and beauty.
International University in Geneva features strong relationships with local businesses, international organizations, and alliances with leading universities.
www.intstudy.com /india/college/iug.htm   (163 words)

  
 University Switzerland - IFM - Colleges Switzerland School
University Switzerland - IFM - Colleges Switzerland School
UNIVERSITY IFM GENEVA is a private university located in the heart of the beautiful city of Geneva in Switzerland.
The university offers accredited undergraduate (Bachelor) and graduate (Master) programs.
www.universiteifm.com   (69 words)

  
 Humanitarian Training of: University of Geneva, ppAH   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A Master's in Humanitarian Action has been offered at the University of Geneva since November 1998.
The variety of approach is guaranteed by the participation of numerous faculties and institutes of the University of Geneva: The Faculties of Medicine, Law, Science, Psychology and Educational Studies, Economics and Social Sciences, Theology and Arts, the Graduate Institute of International Studies and the Graduate Institute of Development Studies.
Humanitarian organizations in Geneva (ICRC, MSF, WHO and UNHCR) also participate thus rendering the teaching more practical and giving an insight into real-life conditions in the field.
www.reliefweb.int /training/t72.html   (193 words)

  
 Viper Benchmarking resource page
Starting from discussions at Visual 99, and Photonics West 2000 the need for a benchmark and a commonly available test collection was defined.
Shapiro from the University of Washington started in 1999 an effort to create a freely available database with annotated images of different subjects and from different regions.
This web-accessible benchmark is not meant to be an alternative to a regular and official benchmark like the Benchathlon, but it is meant to complement the effort and to give image retrieval system developers the possibility to test their technology regularly and at any time.
viper.unige.ch /research/benchmarking   (550 words)

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