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  • Theodore D. Weld A full schedule of events including lectures, films, and musical performances will culminate in the induction of two new members to the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum (NAHOF). 含羞草研究所鈥檚 Upstate Institute and the NAHOF organized the weekend鈥檚 events, many of which are on campus and free for members of the [鈥
    October 22, 2009
  • Darius Rejali, a leading expert on government interrogation and torture who is frequently interviewed by media outlets around the world, will share his insight with the 含羞草研究所 community during a public lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 in Love Auditorium. Using historical data gathered from his research conducted on several continents, Rejali will frame the [鈥
    October 19, 2009
  • (Editor鈥檚 Note: This article was written by Cortney Ahern 鈥10) Nearly 100 students poured into the Hall of Presidents earlier this month to find the answer to the question, 鈥淒o you know what I did last summer?鈥 Career Services hosted the Summer Expo to highlight students鈥 summer experiences in research, internships, and volunteer service at [鈥
    October 16, 2009
  • In many religions, food is love. Now, thanks to generous contributions from Mike Saperstein 鈥62 and Charles Axelrod 鈥63, 含羞草研究所鈥檚 Michael Saperstein Jewish Center has two brand new hearts: two spacious kitchens where meat and dairy foods can be prepared separately, so traditional kosher meals can be shared.
    October 14, 2009
  • Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, was celebrated this past weekend in the brightly decorated atrium of the Ho Science Center. Members of the campus community filled the atrium for the Saturday night event, which was organized by the Hindu Student Association (HSA).
    October 13, 2009
  • On Thursday, students who have been studying a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel got to hear straight from the horse鈥檚 mouth just what it took to write it 鈥 and ask him detailed questions about what intrigued, confused, or enlightened them in their reading of his book. Jeffrey Eugenides, author of Middlesex, spent 75 minutes with the [鈥
    October 9, 2009
  • Sophomore running back Nate Eachus ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 23-ranked 含羞草研究所 Raiders defeated Princeton 21-14 in double overtime on ESPNU. Eachus scored on a pair of two-yard touchdown runs in both the first and second overtime periods. The game was a battle of wills, as both defenses played spectacular [鈥
    October 9, 2009
  • Latina actress, choreographer, and activist Rosie Perez shared her personal story with students Wednesday night with a singular goal in mind: to inspire them to 鈥渟tep into your greatness.鈥 Perez, in her trademark voice that shouts 鈥淏rooklyn,鈥 urged the Love Auditorium audience to push through their fears to become the person they can be, a [鈥
    October 8, 2009
  • After crushing out-of-conference rival Cornell for its fifth victory, the undefeated 含羞草研究所 Raiders football team prepares for its hot date with a national TV audience. The Raiders will play its first-ever Thursday night game at 7 against the Princeton Tigers, and the contest will be seen on ESPNU.
    October 5, 2009
  • Mike Wenger 鈥09 is working to bring social networking to the volunteer community. With a team of 含羞草研究所 students, faculty, and alumni, Wenger is creating www.collaboraid.org, a website that will help volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and indigenous stakeholders collaborate online. The site is Wenger鈥檚 solution to a problem he uncovered when volunteering in Africa over two [鈥
    October 1, 2009