Olivia DrakeJeanine Basinger, the Corwin-Fuller Professor of Film Studies, chair of the Film Studies Department, curator of Cinema Archives, discussed the life of actor Paul Newmanfor "On Point" Oct. 2 on National Public Radio. The show can be heard online here.
Robert Rosenbaum, the University Professor of Mathematics and the Sciences, emeritus, and chair of the Project to Increase Mastery of Mathematics and Science (PIMMS), will present the keynote address at a workshop on preventing math learning difficulties Oct. 16. In his talk, titled "The Vicious Versus," Rosenbaum will deplore "the all-too-common dichotomy that pits 'pure' mathematics against 'applied' mathematics." He will argue that "each type of mathematics enriches the other, thus illuminating the significance and beauty that give the subject its attractiveness." (more…)
David Schorr, professor of art, has a solo art exhibit titled "Goods," which runs from Oct. 16-Nov. 29 at the Mary Ryan Gallery in New York, N.Y. The exhibit features Schorr's new product paintings. An opening reception was held Oct. 16 at the gallery. Samples of his work are above.
Richard Grossman, professor and chair of economics, chaired a session at the Economic History Association annual meetings in New Haven, Conn. on "The Evolution of Health Care Practices and Institutions." The session was held in honor of Stan Lebergott, the Chester D. Hubbard Professor of Economics and Social Sciences, emeritus. (more…)
Two articles written by Jonna Humphries '10 appeared in New York Magazine recently. Humpries worked as an intern for the magazine as a member of their public relations department during the summer. She wrote a story about Christian Siriano, a fashion designer and Project Runway winner; and another featuring Nigel Barker, a fashion photographer and judge from America's Next Top Model who hosted a photography exhibition on Canadian seal hunting. (more…)
Wesleyan was cited in a New York Times Sept. 28 article titled "Whole Grains, Fresh Corn: School Menu on a Mission" for buying locally produced food. The article says Wesleyan is "at the head of that class."
Wesleyan is mentioned in an Oct. 5 New London, Conn. The Day article titled "Nature Reclaims What Damn Had Taken." According to the article, Wesleyan scientists are helping the Connecticut Nature Conservancy lead a long-term research project at the state's East Branch of the Eightmile River Zemko dam site to monitor the changes that take place after dam removal. The research involves tracking the new plant life, collecting samples of the fish found in the river, examining the contents of fish stomachs to learn what they're eating, and recording the river's geomorphology - the changes in the course it follows.…