Posted on Sep 23, 2005

Through Sept. 25

Mandeville Gallery, Nott Memorial

“Inside/Outside: Paintings and Drawings by Bruce McColl and Don Resnick.” Resnick's work deals with themes of nature, the outdoors and the observable world; McColl focuses on interiors and created worlds. Artists' reception is Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mandeville Gallery hours: daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more visit http://www.union.edu/Gallery/

Through Oct. 14

Burns Arts Atrium, Arts Building

“Two Alumni Sculptors”

Featuring works by Jack Howard-Potter '97 (figures), and Chet Urban '93 (abstractions). Artists' reception Oct. 6, 4 to 6 p.m.

Through Oct. 30

Dyson Hall, Nott Memorial

“The Terra Cotta Soldiers of Xian: Photographs by Sidney Gluck”

A selection of images of the magnificent life-sized terra cotta soldiers and horses unearthed at Xian in the 1970s. The huge army was created by the First Emperor of China to immortalize the military might of the First Dynasty and serve the Emperor in his afterlife.

Posted on Sep 23, 2005

Rachel Seligman, director and curator of the Mandeville Gallery since 1997, has been appointed to the additional position of curator of the Union College Permanent Collection, responsible for installation, acquisition, storage, and preservation of art and antiques.

Posted on Sep 23, 2005

Andy Rapoff, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, was recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to support his proposal, “Integrating Micro-Computed Tomography in Undergraduate Bioengineering Courses.” The award will be used to develop laboratory modules that incorporate the theory, use and application of a 3D radiographic imaging system capable of resolving features in bone on the order of hundredths of a millimeter. The funds also will be used to purchase a state-of-the-art micro-CT system and to hire student assistants.

Posted on Sep 23, 2005

Kathy Quinn, director of special projects and assistant to the vice president of College Relations, has been promoted to assistant to the president. Quinn started her job in the Union News Bureau in 1978 and moved to what was then College Resources in 1979. She fills a post formerly held by Pat Colgan, who gave 28 years of service to Union and the president's office.

Posted on Sep 23, 2005

Faculty and staff continue to give generously to Katrina relief efforts. Please look for the Katrina donation canisters in Reamer Campus Center, Feigenbaum Finance Office, Engineering, S-100, Registrar and Admissions offices, as well as Schaffer Library, College Park Hall and the Athletics Building.

The canisters will be picked up on Sept. 30.

Checks made payable to American Red Cross Katrina Disaster Relief Efforts also may be sent via campus mail to Gretchel Tyson at Kenney Community Center. For more information, contact Tyson, community outreach director, at ext. 6609 or tysong@union.edu.