October 2007 News
- Javanese Gamelan performance
The Bucknell University Javanese Gamelan will give an informal performance Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Rooke Recital Hall of the Weis Music Building.
- American Brass Quintet, Billy Childs at Weis Center
The American Brass Quintet will perform in concert with jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs at Bucknell's Weis Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 10 at 8 p.m.
- Maisel to discuss electoral process reform
L. Sandy Maisel will give the talk, "Reforming the Electoral Process: A Look at the Impact of Recent Efforts," Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Trout Auditorium of the Vaughan Literature Building at Bucknell University.
- Kristallnacht speakers: 'I am my Brother's Keeper'
Bucknell University will host the talk, "I Am My Brother's Keeper: Genocide, Past and Present," Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center. David Gewirtzman, a Holocaust survivor, and Jacqueline Murekatete, an emigre from Rwanda, will speak about their experiences.
- Bucknell Symphony Band performs with American Brass Quintet
The Bucknell University Symphony Band will present its annual fall concert Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center. The band will be joined by the American Brass Quintet.
- Franko to discuss 'Corporate Social Responsibility'
Patrice Franko will give the talk, "Corporate Social Responsibility: Was Milton Friedman Right? Applications from Latin America," Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center.
- Jazz at Bucknell presents Billy Childs
Jazz at Bucknell will host a special and solo performance by jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. in Bucknell Hall.
- Bellace to speak at Bucknell
Matt Bellace will give the talk, "How to Get High Naturally," Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Trout Auditorium of the Vaughan Literature Building at Bucknell.
- Gallery Series presents North Indian classical music
Bucknell University's Gallery Series will present a concert of North Indian classical music Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Rooke Recital Hall of the Weis Music Building.
- Becker is Sojka Visiting Poet
Poet Robin Becker will visit Bucknell University as the 13th annual Sandra and Gary Sojka Visiting Poet, reading from her works Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in Bucknell Hall.
- NSF grant to study, remedy science misconceptions
Three Bucknell professors will share in the bulk of a four-year, $500,000 grant from the prestigious National Science Foundation to study and devise educational solutions to counter misconceptions in the engineering sciences. || Listen to Michael Prince, professor of chemical engineering - Bucknell ranks in U.S. top 10 in student-athlete grad rates
According to new federal data released by the NCAA, Bucknell’s student-athlete graduation rate for individuals entering school in 2000-01 ranks 10th among all Division I institutions, while its four-class average for student-athletes entering between 1997-98 and 2000-01 ranks fourth nationally. - Bucknell's oldest alumna celebrates 108th birthday
She's Bucknell University's oldest living alumna and Ellen Peterson Williams, Class of 1919, just celebrated her 108th birthday. - Stanford researcher Zimbardo speaks on 'Lucifer Effect'
Citing decades of research and cases of prisoner abuse in Cuba, Iraq and elsewhere, renowned social psychologist Philip Zimbardo told a standing-room-only audience that people have the capacity to be good or evil, depending on surroundings, actions of peers, and direction of authorities.
- President presents vision, highlights accomplishments
Bucknell President Brian C. Mitchell reaffirmed a bold vision for the University and highlighted ambitious investments intended to provide students with the premier under-graduate experience in America. || Address text || Audio
- Bucknell World: New professors eye green technologies
Bucknell's Web site is featuring some of the University's newest teacher-scholars. Meet three new engineering professors who are making life a little greener. - NSF grant will help create nanotechnology lab at Bucknell
A $200,000 nanotechnology grant from the National Science Foundation will help create dedicated lab space at Bucknell for working with nanoscale materials.
- Bucknell names Param Bedi chief information officer
Bucknell University President Brian C. Mitchell announced that Param Bedi has been named chief information officer (CIO) for Bucknell. Currently a vice president and CIO at Arcadia University, Bedi will begin at Bucknell on Jan. 1. - Bayar exhibition in Belfast
Tulu Bayar, assistant professor of art at Bucknell, gave the talk, "Portraits: Reflections on the Veil," at the opening of her current exhibition at Belfast Exposed Photography in Northern Ireland.
- TKE raises more than $30,000 for Alzheimer's
Members of the Bucknell University fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) raised more than $30,000 for the Alzheimer's Association in their relay from Lewisburg to Washington, D.C., during fall break.
- The Bucknell Forum: Journalists on election, war, blogs
National political correspondents from some of the country's most influential print, broadcast, and online news sources discussed the role that media play in shaping the presidential election and the issues affecting the race. || Audio selections || Podsquad meets the journalists - Podcast with director of Strategy Implementation
Listen to a podcast interview with Ed Loftus, the new director of the Office of Strategy Implementation at Bucknell University.
- Mooney, Nisbet to discuss science, media, politics
Chris Mooney and Matthew Nisbet will give the talk, "Speaking Science 2.0: The Road to 2008 and Beyond," Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Trout Auditorium.
- Bucknell receives national sportsmanship award
Bucknell is one of four Division I institutions in the nation to be named an "All-American Sportsmanship School", the Institute for International Sport announced. - Nobel Laureate Walcott reads, receives Weis honor
Award-winning poet and Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott read from a collection of his poems and described how his mother and Greek literature influenced his writing before a crowd of more than 500 at the Weis Center. - Candlelight vigil held to support people of Burma
Nearly 150 members of the Bucknell community attended a candlelight vigil to show support for the people of Burma. || President Mitchell statement on Burma - Samek Art Gallery: 'Three Sides to a Sheet of Paper'
The Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University will present the exhibition, "Three Sides to a Sheet of Paper: How Prints Communicate, Represent, and Transform (1482-2002)," Oct. 19 through Dec. 4 in the main gallery. || New! Listen to a podcast with Samek Director Dan Mills
- Bucknell Homecoming to include BisonLand
Bucknell University's annual Homecoming celebration will be held Oct. 19 to 21, with several events open to the local community.
- Bucknell hosts 'Gulu Walk'
Several student groups at Bucknell University will host a "Gulu Walk" Oct. 20 to support Resolve Uganda's efforts to assist children resisting abduction as child soldiers.
- Weis Center presents "Capitol Steps"
The Capitol Steps will perform its own satirical brand of political and topical humor Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. in the Weis Center.
- Students, faculty present results of El Porvenir water project
Two Bucknell University students and three members of the engineering faculty will give a presentation Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. in Rooke Chemistry Auditorium (Room 116) describing their efforts to bring potable water to El Porvenir as part of the students' senior engineering design project. || Read a student's account of the project
- Vardan Ovsepian Trio in concert
The Vardan Ovsepian Trio will perform in concert Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Rooke Recital Hall of the Weis Music Building at Bucknell
- Bucknell hosts Family Weekend
Bucknell University will host its annual Family Weekend Oct. 26 to 28 with many events open to the local community.
- Weis Center Special Event: 'I Went for a Walk ... '
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Weis Center - Bucknell Theatre presents 'True West'
The Bucknell University department of theatre and dance will present "True West" by Sam Shepard Oct. 26, 27, and 28 at 8 p.m. in the Powers Theatre at Bucknell.
- Weis Center presents Pro Musica Prague
Pro Musica Prague orchestra will perform in concert Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. at Bucknell's Weis Center.
- Riggs to give Samek Art Gallery lecture
Curator Timothy Riggs will give the talk, "What is a Reproduction? Looking at Prints and Through Pictures," Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center at Bucknell.
- Beegie Adair Trio in concert
The Beegie Adair Trio will perform classic piano jazz Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. in the Rooke Recital Hall of the Weis Music Building at Bucknell.
- Bucknell Opera Company: 'Cinderella'
The Bucknell Opera Company will perform "The True Story of Cinderella" by Warren Martin Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts .
- Bucknell hosts Vigil for Burma
Bucknell University President Brian C. Mitchell will join the Bucknell and local community in a Candlelight Vigil for Burma Monday, Oct. 8, at 9 p.m. on the uphill side of the Elaine Langone Center on the Bucknell campus.
- TKE Ronald Reagan Run for Alzheimer's
Members of the Bucknell University fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) will run a relay from Lewisburg to Washington, D.C., during fall break to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association.
- Bucknell, A4AMobile launch Alumni Wireless Community
Bucknell alumni will have easily accessible and readily available alumni news and university event information thanks to a unique collaboration between Bucknell and A4AMobile®, the one-stop solution for scalable, results-oriented, mobile marketing. Bucknell and A4AMobile announced the launch of a carrier-independent, alumni mobile wireless platform and Wireless Application Protocol site.
- President lauds database as alternative to rankings
In a Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed, Bucknell President Brian C. Mitchell lauded a new national database that will help students and parents choose higher education institutions based on comprehensive and comparable information. - 16 Bucknell athletics programs boast 100% grad rate
The NCAA announced preliminary Graduation Success Rate data along with U.S. Department of Education graduation rate data and 16 Bucknell varsity programs, including men’s basketball, boasted perfect 100 percent Graduation Success Rates. - Gallery Series hosts Buckner performance
Bucknell University's Gallery Series of performing art and experimental music continues Oct. 9 with a performance by Thomas Buckner, baritone; Joseph Kubera, piano; Jon Gibson, wooden flute; and Matthias Kaul, percussion at 8 p.m. in the Rooke Recital Hall of the Weis Music Building.
- Scholarship cyclists lauded for raising $1 million
Three generations of Bucknell alumni were lauded at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, having exceeded their goal of raising $1 million for scholarships for Bucknell students by cycling coast to coast. - Weis Center hosts concert by SVC and WSO
Bucknell University and its Weis Center for the Performing Arts will host a special performance by two of the region's outstanding musical ensembles. The Susquehanna Valley Chorale and the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra will give a concert Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
- Leading climate scientist Richard Alley to talk at Bucknell
Penn State Geosciences Professor Richard Alley, one of the world's leading climate researchers and an expert on arctic warming, will talk about the science, economics, and politics of global climate change at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in Trout Auditorium on the Bucknell campus. - Prison experiment researcher to speak on 'Lucifer Effect'
Philip Zimbardo, the internationally recognized emeritus professor of psychology and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Policy, Education, and Research of Terrorism at Stanford University, will present a lecture on the "Lucifer Effect" Tuesday, Oct. 30. || Listen to a podcast with Bucknell Professor Matthew Silberman - National correspondents to discuss election in Bucknell Forum
A panel of national political correspondents from some of the country's most influential newspapers, networks, and magazines will discuss on Oct. 18 the role that media will play in shaping the upcoming presidential election in The Bucknell Forum.
