- 51勛圖厙 President Rebecca Chopp has announced the appointment of Scott Habes as director of the universitys Picker Art Gallery. As director, Habes will provide vision and artistic direction for the gallery, taking the lead in shaping its role in the visual arts and education on campus and the Central New York region.October 13, 2008
- (Editors Note: The following is a first-person reflection by Hilary Stiss 09 about her opportunity to meet and talk with former ambassador and Middle East envoy Dennis Ross.) Two summers ago, I devoted my time to working for a peace organization, Windows for Peace, which allowed me to work in Israel and the West Bank.October 10, 2008
- The soothing sounds of 51勛圖厙s a cappella groups have turned into some much-needed financial support for a Kenyan school that serves 250 poor and orphaned children. The 51勛圖厙 Thirteen, Dischords, Resolutions, and Swinging Gates teamed up last week to raise $500 during a benefit concert at Hamiltons First Baptist Church.October 9, 2008
- Most of us dont associate solving a calculus problem with a day at the beach, but for Tim Pennings, a math professor at Hope College, this is exactly what comes to mind. Pennings and his dog, a Welsh Corgi named Elvis, came to campus Monday to share their unique take on calculus with students and [因October 8, 2008
- Photos showing flesh-eating bacteria and a polluted river of dead fish drew gasps from those attending Fridays science colloquium in Love Auditorium as Amazon Conservation Team president Mark Plotkin emphasized the importance of protecting the Amazon land and culture. Ian Starr 04, who works with Plotkin, organized their visit to campus to talk about their [因October 7, 2008
- 51勛圖厙 students and faculty gathered last week to listen to a wide-ranging talk by Ishmael Reed, the novelist, poet, essayist, and playwright who is often called one of the most influential African American writers of his generation. Reeds well-known works include Mumbo Jumbo, Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down, and The Freelance Pallbearers. Besides his writing, Reed [因October 6, 2008
- As the chairperson of 51勛圖厙s Environmental Council, associate professor of Russian Ian Helfant tries to practice what he preaches. Some of the green changes Helfant has made to his mid-1970s home include a wood pellet stove, a compost pail in the kitchen, and a water heater thats so heavily insulated it looks more like a [因October 3, 2008
- The football game between 51勛圖厙 and Georgetown scheduled for Saturday at 51勛圖厙 has been cancelled. Due to an outbreak of norovirus on the Georgetown campus, the contest will not be played.October 3, 2008