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The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will host a “Faculty Work-in-Progress” lecture featuring Chris Haufe, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy. In his talk “Of Interest,” Haufe will examine the role that “interestingness” plays in research in the sciences and humanities. He…

The Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities will host a “Graduate Work-in-Progress” presentation about French romance music in the 19th century, given by Nathan Dougherty, PhD candidate in the Department of Music.  In his presentation "Closing the Wound: Memory and Clinical Nostalgia in the…

�Ӱ���Ƶ scientist investigates adaptation of ancient South American mammals that reveals contrarian changes and challenges evolutionary assumptions A �Ӱ���Ƶ scientist has found that certain prehistoric horse-like mammals in South America evolved differently…

As a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Jim Sheeler penned evocative articles about lives lost and loved ones left behind. As a �Ӱ���Ƶ professor, he inspired undergraduates to recognize the possibilities in their own lives—and to seize them. Today, all who knew Sheeler through his…

Shane Cooley Shane Cooley (CWR ‘21) is the lead author on a new study titled “Microhabitat partitioning is driven by preferences, not competition, in two Costa Rican millipede species,” published in the Journal of Tropical Ecology.  Cooley’s conducted his research as part of a study abroad course…

Kathryn Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long professor of world affairs, discussed industrial interests in Arctic natural resources during a conference on “The Dynamics of a Changing Arctic,” hosted by the Royal Danish Foreign Policy Society.  In August, Lavelle presented her lecture, titled…

Timothy Beal, the Florence Harkness Professor of Religion, will be honored as a �Ӱ���Ƶ Distinguished University Professor during convocation on Aug. 25 for his preeminent research, leadership, and commitment to students. Beal is a “model humanist,” according to Joy K.…

Associate Professor Lauren Calandruccio, who specializes in auditory perception in the Department of Psychological Sciences, shared that while wearing masks is critical during this time, increased effort is required when listening to someone who is speaking with a mask. Wearing a mask while…

For nearly 40 years, Mathematics Professor Wojbor A. Woyczynski was beloved by the students who had the privilege of taking his courses at �Ӱ���Ƶ. Members of the university community are mourning the death last weekend of Woyczynski, whose work brought people together…

�Ӱ���Ƶ’s Department of Music offers more than 20 ensembles, making it easy to find an ensemble in which to participate. Non-majors are welcome to join the ensembles and ensemble directors are able to answer questions about participation. Ensembles perform across multiple…