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Matthew Bogdanos ’80 to discuss ‘citizen-soldier’ in Bucknell Forum
Matthew Bogdanos ’80, a best-selling author, internationally recognized speaker and medaled veteran of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will discuss “The End of the Citizen-Soldier? Questions of Leadership in a Time of War” as the third speaker in this semester’s Bucknell Forum series. [full story]
A colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, Bogdanos led an international investigation into the looting of the Iraq Museum in the days following the beginning of the Iraq War. His investigation and subsequent recovery of thousands of priceless artifacts were the basis for his book, Thieves of Baghdad: One Marine’s Passion to Recover the World’s Greatest Stolen Treasures, and led to his being awarded the 2005 National Humanities Medal by former President George W. Bush.
The talk will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 15 in Trout Auditorium in Bucknell’s Vaughan Literature Building, followed by a book-signing. The Bucknell Forum series “Global Leadership: Questions for the 21st Century” began in January and runs through spring 2010.
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Bucknell celebrates Women’s History Month with international focus
A “Women of War” panel discussion and an International Women’s Day Luncheon were part of the University’s Women’s History Month celebration. [full story]
Rudo Mawema ’09 and Zumra Balihodzic ’09, in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center, International Student Services and the Campaign for Innocent Victims In Conflict (CIVIC), hosted the March 19 “Women of War” panel discussion, which aimed to increase awareness of atrocities innocent civilians — especially women — face during times of war.
Panelists Balihodzic, Sowande Parkinson ’10, Simin Wahdat ’11 and Professor Rosemary Shinko spoke about how war has affected women in their home countries. “I’m humbled by these students coping and managing to be such positive and productive students on this campus,” said Mawema. “They are change agents while carrying the scars of war.”
The International Women’s Day Luncheon, held March 18, focused on the history of international women at the University. Panelists, including current and former faculty and staff, shared stories about their experiences at Bucknell, and how these experiences have changed over the years.
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College of Arts and Sciences approves new curriculum
Bucknell University’s College of Arts and Sciences approved a comprehensive new curriculum in February. It will launch in fall 2010 with the arrival of the Class of 2014. [full story]
The four College Core Curriculum components are Intellectual Skills, Tools for Critical Engagement, Disciplinary Perspectives and Disciplinary Depth: The Major. To satisfy an additional requirement, students must take two courses from each of the college’s divisions, including the arts and humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences and mathematics.
The new College Core Curriculum will provide students with the “foundational preparation for a lifetime of critical thinking and civic engagement” in a rapidly changing world, said College of Arts and Sciences Dean Christopher Zappe.
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New director to support growing research at Bucknell
Joanne Romagni-Colvin is Bucknell University’s first director of research and sponsored programs. [full story]
Hired to oversee the University’s effort to support faculty research funding from external resources, Romagni-Colvin will coordinate Bucknell’s inter-institutional research interactions and develop technology transfer initiatives and policy relating to intellectual property.
A biology professor, she established the Office of Sponsored Programs at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. She has served on several federal review panels, including the National Science Foundation, and was awarded an NSF award to establish International Research Experiences for Undergraduates at the University of Cádiz in Spain.
“With her strong record of fundraising and expertise in coordinating research, Dr. Romagni-Colvin is the ideal person to help us expand support for the rich array of faculty research at Bucknell,” said Provost Mick Smyer. “We look forward to the impact she will have in helping us attract new funding for their research and sponsored programs.”
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Alumni participate in National Community Service Day
Eleven alumni chapters are planning service projects across the nation for April 18–19. [full story]
The National Alumni Community Service Event includes toy, food and clean-up drives; 5K races and walks; food banks; reading programs and more. The regional club service projects match up with the Neighborhood Thaw-out on Friday, April 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. Bucknell students, faculty and staff will work together to help Lewisburg businesses complete spring projects.
“When you volunteer in your community as a part of a Bucknell alumni chapter, you are showing the community what a great sense of responsibility and service Bucknell instills in its graduates,” said Brittany Bohn ’04, community service liaison for the Chicago alumni chapter. “Coming out and showing your Bucknell pride at an event like Community Service Day helps people see what a great school Bucknell is, even if they never make it to Central Pennsylvania.”
To get involved in your area, contact a local club leader or call Kim Thompson or Cheryl Kunkel in Alumni Relations at 570-577-3223.
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Logo design competition helps students give back
A student competition this semester to design a new logo for the J. Faye and Myles D. Sampson Family Foundation encouraged both creativity and philanthropy. [full story]
Open to students in a senior graphic design course, the competition provided an incentive for participants to think about giving to others in addition to exploring their artistic skills. Kristy Sampson Rodriguez, director of the Foundation and daughter of the late Myles Sampson ’67, said the J. Faye and Myles D. Family Foundation will donate $500 to the nonprofit organization of each participant’s choice.
A reception will be held April 25 to honor the competition’s winner and allow participants to share information about their chosen charities.
