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Signature Course Class Gives Away $100,000
Video by Mystie Pineda and Susie Cansler, Texas Student Television
Published: Feb. 5

What would you do if you had $100,000 to give to charity? Last semester, students in a philosophy signature course had that opportunity. Learn more.
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- Wally said on March 5 at 11:55 a.m.
  I think it was a really nice idea to allow the students to research and decide where they thought best to donate the funds. It definitely helps them to appreciate the art of giving and helping others. Very inspirational story.
- Shirley Grammar said on Feb. 11 at 9:31 a.m.
  The blurb on the homepage said 'students in a philosophy class...' Clearly it is time for some editing.
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