October 26–December 7
A growing number of artists have sought inspiration in genomics and biotechnology, including choreographer Liz Lerman, whose Ferocious Beauty: Genome (to be performed at the
Williams Center on November 14. The artists included in Nature (Re)Made conduct explorations revolving around genetic research and the effect of biotechnology in health care and environmental concerns.

Thursday, November 13, 4:00-6:00 pm,
Lecture by Ellen Levy, Williams - Room 108

An overwhelming majority of Americans say they are concerned about the environment. So, why does Washington lack the political will to confront the issues that lead to "predictable surprises" such as the catastrophic results of Katrina, global warming, or un-disciplined development? Cornelia Dean, a Senior Science Writer of The New York Times discusses this topic on:

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Hugh Helferty, Manager, Produces Research and Technology, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company.

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The Teaching and Learning Committee invites faculty to participate in a series of discussions based on Gerald Graff's book "Clueless in Academe: How Schooling Obscures the Life of the Mind"(Yale, 2003). Graff combines recent research and provocative arguments relating to the compartmentalization of academic disciplines, the difficulty of academic discourse, and obstacles to teaching argument and critical thinking in higher education--as well as a few modest proposals for addressing these issues.

Books are available free at the Dean of the College's office for faculty interested in joining some or all of the discussions. The second discussion will take place in Gilbert's Annex at 4:10pm on Tuesday, November 11.

Please contact Chris Phillips (phillipc@lafayette.edu) or Rebecca Metzger (metzgerr@lafayette.edu) with any questions.

Chemistry/Biochemistry alumni return to campus to share their career stories and have dinner with you. Sign-up & refundable deposit required.
CAREER SERVICES

The Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Lafayette Alumni Association cordially invites you to enjoy dinner with Lafayette College President Daniel H. Weiss.

6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner (The Great Hall)

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Questions and/or assistance registering for this event? Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs, alumni@lafayette.edu, (610) 330-5040 or 1-800-LAFAYETTE (outside PA.)

The Crisis in Darfur is as urgent an issue as they get. It is time for us to become inpired to learn more about how we can help and do more.

Darfur NOW is directed by Ted Braun and has a cast that includes George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Don Cheadle.

“A story of hope in the midst of one of humanity’s darkest hours - a call to action for people everywhere to end the catastrophe unfolding in Darfur, Sudan. In this documentary, the struggles and achievements of six different individuals from inside Darfur and around the world bring to light the tragedy in Sudan and show how the actions of one person can make a difference to millions.”

The Grossman Gallery, in the Williams Visual Arts Building, is one block from the Delaware River and sits directly over the Bushkill Creek. Both bodies of water have overflowed their banks in recent years. Knee Deep and Risin', created by Jim Toia and Noah Vawter, is a multimedia installation of video and audio feeds from both waterways. Infrared sensors, triggered by visitors' moving the exhibition screens, activate live and recorded video and audio, simulating flood events from fresh perspectives. Knee Deep and Risin' is an interdisciplinary project by Lafayette College's Department of Computer Science, Department of Art, Grossman Gallery, Community Based Teaching Program, and the Lehigh Valley Performing Arts High School.