Michele Angrist, assistant professor of political science, delivered papers relating to her book manuscript, Party Systems and the Origins of Democracy and Dictatorship: Explaining Regime Formation in Turkey, Iran, and the Arab World, at a workshop at Yale in December and at the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association (APSA) in September. The book is an expanded version of her dissertation, which was a finalist for the APSA's Gabriel A. Almond Award this year.
Read MoreThomas Jewell has two papers published
Thomas K. Jewell, Carl B. Jansen Professor of Civil Engineering recently had two papers published. The first, “Teaching Hydraulic Design Using Equation Solvers,” was published in the December 2001 issue of the American Society of Civil Engineers' Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. The paper describes Jewell's use of TK Solver in the studio classroom environment to enhance the student's comprehension of difficult design concepts. The second paper, “Early Engineering Education in the United States Prior to 1850,” was published in the Proceedings of the Third National Congress on Civil Engineering History and Heritage and presented at the meeting. Jewell was lead author, along with co-authors Prof. Frank Griggs and Lt. Col. Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy. The paper described the contributions of RPI, Union, Norwich, and West Point to early engineering education in the U.S. Also, Jewell, a program evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, was a member of the team that visited the University of Texas at San Antonio in October.
Read MoreAnn Thomas elected to Visual Resources Association
Ann M. Thomas, slide curator in the department of visual arts, has been elected to a two-year term as treasurer of the Visual Resources Association, a national organization that promotes access to visual materials. She serves as chair of the VRA's Distinguished Service Award Committee and as secretary of the regional Upstate New York Chapter.
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Events
Friday, Jan. 18, 4:15 p.m.
Humanities 213
Theodore Sider, associate professor of philosophy at Syracuse University, on “Vagueness and Hell” to open the Philosophy Winter Colloquia.
Friday, Jan. 18, 6 p.m.
Memorial Fieldhouse
Women's basketball vs. Hamilton
Friday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.
Achilles Rink
Men's ice hockey vs. Findlay
Friday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.
Yulman Theater
“Rage Within/Without,” a one-woman performance about abusive relationships and women who kill (or dream of killing) kids, lovers, abusive partners, parents, and random strangers. Featuring personal stories, historical facts, sardonic humor, incantations, poetry and movement. NOT appropriate for children. Admission is $5; students and seniors $3. For details, call 393-0629.
Friday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m.
Memorial Fieldhouse
Men's basketball vs. Hamilton
Friday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 21, 8 and 10 p.m.
Reamer Auditorium
Film: Rat Race
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.
Memorial Fieldhouse
Women's basketball vs. William Smith
Saturday, Jan. 19, 4 p.m.
Memorial Fieldhouse
Men's basketball vs. Hobart
Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m.
Achilles Rink
Men's ice hockey vs. Findlay
Monday, Jan. 21, 4 p.m.
Reamer Auditorium
Campus commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 3:45 p.m.
Social Sciences Faculty Art Gallery
Opening reception for “Intricate Perceptions,” a collaborative exhibit of works by Davide Cervone, mathematics; Patrick O'Rourke, formerly of Mandeville Gallery; and artist Jonathan Leavitt.
Friday, Jan. 25, 4:15 p.m.
Humanities 213
Philosophy Department Winter Colloquia
“Actors Without Intentions” with Ann Bumpus '83 of Dartmouth College.
Friday, Jan. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 27
Various campus locations
“Jazz@Union,” the Union College Jazz Festival. For details, see www.union.edu/Jazz.
Friday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
Memorial Fieldhouse
Women's basketball vs. Rensselaer
Friday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m.
Achilles Rink
Men's ice hockey vs. Dartmouth
Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.
Memorial Fieldhouse
Men's basketball vs. Rensselaer
Friday, Jan. 25, through Monday, Jan. 28, 8 and 10 p.m.
Reamer Auditorium
Film: Jay and Silent Bob
Exhibits
Through Feb. 7
Arts Atrium Gallery
Department of Visual Arts presents “Dynamic Range: The Prints of Fred Becker.” Closing reception and gallery talk is Thursday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m.
Through March 10
Mandeville Gallery, Nott Memorial
“Archi-neering,” an exhibition of drawings, photographs, models and video of work by the architect Helmut Jahn, named one of the Ten Most Influential Living American Architects by the Institute of American Architects.
Through March 15
Social Science Faculty Lounge Art Gallery
“Intricate Perceptions,” a collaborative exhibit by Davide Cervone, mathematics; Patrick O'Rourke, formerly of Mandeville Gallery; and freelance artist Jonathan Leavitt. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Study circles set for Jan. 26
Should We Respond to the Attack on Our Nation?” a study circle sponsored by Schenectady County Embraces Diversity, will meet Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 603 State St.
Participants will share reactions to the September 11 attacks, and reflect on the response of individuals and the community.
For more information email: sced2001@hotmail.com.
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