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Charles Wynn: The Turkish Connection
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Chemistry Professor Charles Wynn’s article, “Seen Any Red Pandas Lately?,” published in the Journal of College Science Teaching earlier this year, has been translated into Turkish by Seckin Erolglu, a biology student at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. The article was published in the popular science journal, Bilim ve Utopya (Science and Utopie). In addition, the first printing of the Turkish edition of Wynn’s book, “Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction: Where Real Science Ends and Pseudoscience Begins,” has sold out. A second printing is planned this year.
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Teddy Bear Service
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| The Office of Community Service gathered more than 120 new stuffed toys in December for needy children in Willimantic. The toys were distributed at Three Kings Day celebrations. In addition to the teddy bear drive, Eastern generously participated in numerous service events this past fall, including a winter clothing collection donated to WAIM (Windham Area Interfaith Ministries); care packages for soldiers in Iraq; and Eastern’s Day of Giving, which served Thanksgiving meals to more than 400 area residents. Student leaders from PHP (People Helping People), a student group affiliated with the Office of Community Service, also recruited student volunteers who donated hours of service with local after-school programs, homeless shelters, senior centers, and local care centers. For more information about community service at Eastern, visit www.easternct.edu/depts/community_service. |
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Bits of the Bard: A Rare Treat
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On Dec. 7-9, nine student actors from the theatre class, “Great Roles: Period Styles of Actors,” delighted audiences in Eastern’s Harry Hope Theatre by performing multiple parts during their presentation of Bits of the Bard: Richard III Excerpted. Bits of the Bard is a production combining snippets from William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III.”
Richard III, one of Shakespeare’s most famous characters, was a man of multiple personalities, and the students, three actors at a time, male and female, performed his monologues to show the many sides of this charismatic figure. Professor Larry Hunt conceived Bits of the Bard, inspired by an Edwin Austin Abbey painting of Shakespeare’s Richard and Anne. |
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Women’s Center Activities
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From Jan. 23 to 30, the Women’s Center is presenting a display on the history of the bathing suit from the 1920s to 2000. The photo montage will be exhibited on the Atrium stage in the Student Center. The center also is sponsoring “Identity Series,” an oral history series of diverse women from the campus and the local community who will share their stories, interests, and struggles to overcome obstacles to achieve success. All Identity Series presentations will take place in the Student Center Theatre.
On Feb. 1, President Nuñez will speak from 4 to 6 p. m. On Feb. 5, Advisement Center Director Susan Heyward will speak from 7-9 p.m. On Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Women’s Center invites the entire campus to enjoy lunch and an open house to learn about Women’s Center programs and services.
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Heads Up! |
| As part of this year’s Chocolate Festival in Willimantic (Feb. 14-17), the Willimantic Orchestra will perform their annual “Romantic Willimantic” concert in Shafer Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. Selections will include J. Strauss’ Kiss Waltzes; Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G; Hanson’s Symphony #2 “Romantic”; and Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra. While admission is free, donations are encouraged. |
- On Jan. 17, Sociology Professor James Russell appeared on The Wayne Norman Show (WILI-AM/1400) to discuss his latest book, “Double Standard: Social Policy in Europe and the United States.” The radio station at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico also recently interviewed Russell about his new book.
- On Dec. 24., Visual Arts Professor June Bisantz appeared on The Wayne Norman Show to sing holiday songs.
- On Jan. 13, President Nuñez was a guest on the Spanish-language public affairs television program, “Adelante,” on WVIT-TV.
- On Jan. 15, Laurel Hall Director Milton Jackson and students Michael McKenzie and Yaw Agiri were guests on The Wayne Norman Show on WILI-AM to discuss M.A.L.E.S.’ efforts to create scholarships for students at Windham High School.
- On Jan. 17 and Jan. 24, Eastern was featured on “One Thing,” a public affairs program on WFSB-TV. Both episodes showcased Eastern’s Green initiatives in energy conservation and alternative energy resources.
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