David PesciAn inexperienced new president promises change, but reality in Haiti looks strikingly familiar
Initially allowed by the government, the statue of the "radical philosopher" has now been taken away
The futures of President Obama, the C.I.A and Al-Qaeda's have all irrevocably changed
Students worked with local providers and Bon Appetit to expand the quality and quantity of choices
The American Studies professor says the parks were created somewhat reluctantly and maintained begrudgingly
The Film Studies Professor discusses notable mother characters from film history right up to the present
"You Hurt My Feelings," written and directed by the Film Studies prof. screens at the prestigious film fest
In this issue we ask "5 Questions" of Jennifer Tucker, associate professor of history, associate professor of science in society, and associate professor feminist, gender and sexuality studies. Q: Professor Tucker, you started off with an undergrad degree in biology but you’re on the History Department's faculty here and specialize in, among other areas, Victorian London and British cultural history. How did your interest evolve in these directions? A: I entered college with a strong interest in history, but I also loved science courses. At Stanford I combined a major in the neurosciences of visual perception and memory with coursework…
On Monday, May 9, 7pm in the Hubbard Room of the Russell Library in Middletown , Mary Alice Haddad, assistant professor of government will present "Close to the Epicenter: A Professor's Perspective on Recent Events in Japan," based on her experiences during and just after the earthquake in Japan. Haddad and her family were in Japan during the recent earthquake, tsunami and nuclear plant explosion while she was carrying out research. Her research and teaching interests concern comparative politics, East Asia, state-society relations, civil society, democracy, and environmental politics. She has received awards from numerous places including the Harvard Academy for…
Physics Associate Professor Starr and a colleague solve a long-standing materials science problem
New information about a WWI African American private may move a Medal of Honor case forward
Limiting financial aid and pell grants, and increased focus on specialization is diluting higher education