Union is among the top 10 of the most referenced liberal arts schools appearing in the global media, according to a Texas research company.
The Global Language Monitor ranked the schools on how often they appear in the global print and electronic media, on the Internet, blogosphere and social networking sites.
Harvard finished ahead of Columbia for the number one spot among U.S. universities. Colorado College in Colorado Springs topped Williams in the liberal arts category. Union was ranked eighth, below Amherst, Wellesley, Oberlin, Middlebury and the University of Richmond.
To read a story about the rankings by United Press International, click here.
For Cybil Tribié ’10, Earth Day is another good chance for a volunteer cleanup effort at a local park. For several campus groups, the day offers a chance to update the community on sustainability initiatives and ways to "live green."
To mark Earth Day – celebrated each year on April 22 – Union has planned a day full of activities. From noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in Reamer, there will be a host of educational tables including Union Environmental Club, Octopus’ Garden and U Sustain. And from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tribié will lead volunteer efforts at a park located at Park Place and South Avenue.
Jackson's Garden
“As long as we are students here, we are also a part of the community, and it is partly our responsibility to maintain it and be an active part of it,” Tribié said.
Below is a list of events:
Wednesday, April 22
Noon: Sustain 2009 Webcast, Reamer Auditorium
Noon-2 p.m.: Come to the tables outside of Reamer (facing the Nott) and inside Reamer (across from the elevator) to hear about Union College sustainability initiatives and what you can do to live green from the Union Environmental Club and U Sustain.
Noon-1 p.m. – Live Webcast of a speech by Alan Belensz, of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Office of Climate Change. Belensz will be addressing climate change and the new energy economy. The speech will be broadcast in the Reamer Auditorium.
4-7 p.m.: Off-campus Park Avenue community stewardship cleanup event. Come to the park on the corner of Park Avenue and South to help restore the park and beautify the community. This event is lead by Cybil Tribie ’11. Click here for a map of the park location.
4:30 p.m.: On-campus Hans Groot Creek cleanup. This area is near the bridge and the hockey rink.
8:30-9 p.m.: Earth Hour – Turn off your lights to conserve energy.
Even if biology isn’t your favorite subject, chances are you know about Charles Darwin. You’re probably even thinking “survival of the fittest” at this very moment.
This phrase relates to Darwin’s theory of evolution, now a cornerstone of modern science.
Campus-wide events to celebrate Charles Darwin
In recognition of the British man’s remarkable contributions – like this theory – institutions around the world are celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth in 1809. Here at Union, the celebration includes a new exhibit at Schaffer Library, a lecture, and food befitting the occasion.
“His discoveries and ideas changed the whole way we think about the history of mankind,” said Librarian Ellen Fladger. “People have been arguing about it, really, since he presented his ideas.
“He’s just a hugely important figure in all kinds of ways.”
On Thursday, the library will open its “Darwin @ Union” exhibit, which features a recent gift from Aaron Feingold ’72. Feingold, whose daughter, Rachel, is a freshman, donated four early editions of Darwin’s works to the College. The exhibit, located on the first floor of the library, runs through May 21 and also showcases work by individuals who influenced Darwin.
Other activities on Thursday include food in Upper Class Dining inspired by the Darwin family cookbook, and a lecture by Mark Walker. The John Bigelow Professor of History will present “Charles Darwin and Human Evolution” in Olin Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Darwin’s theory of evolution is discussed in his book, “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.”
The book, published in 1859, was extremely controversial. It made it seem possible that even humans might have evolved – maybe from apes – and forever altered the prevailing orthodoxy on how the world was created.
With construction of the Peter Irving Wold Center slated to begin in May, the first phase of the project — relocation of utilities — may result in revised foot traffic patterns as early as next week, according to Doug Klein, dean of interdisciplinary studies and special programs.
The building site is between the Olin Center, Science and Engineering and Schaffer Library.
Project updates will be posted to the Wold Center Web site. The building is set to be completed by early 2011.
