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| The Herta Leng Lecture series was established in honor of Leng, a Rensselaer professor of physics at who died in 1997 at the age of 94. In 1966, she became the first woman named a full professor at Rensselaer. For more information, contact Kay Gagliardi at gaglik@rpi.edu. 3/24/03
Garnet Baltimore Lecture April 7
While dean, Morgan has overseen the establishment of two affiliated centers, the Virtual Parts Manufacturing Center and the Bio-Photonics Center, and the school’s first independent center, Hampton University’s Aero Propulsion Center, recently funded by NASA. During his tenure, the school has added a new undergraduate program in computer engineering and will introduce a new undergraduate program in mechanical engineering in the fall of 2003. Morgan earned his doctorate in chemical engineering from Rensselaer in 1978, a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton in 1973, and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University in 1969. His industrial experiences (13 years) include employment with General Motors, Monsanto, and GE’s Corporate Research and Development Center. Morgan is the author or co-author of more than 70 scientific articles, he has given over 50 presentations both domestically and internationally, and holds four U.S. patents. The Garnet Baltimore Lecture Series is sponsored by Rensselaer's Office of Institute Diversity. The annual series, which focuses on issues of equality and cultural diversity, was established in 1991 in honor of Baltimore, Rensselaer's first African-American graduate, Class of 1881. A distinguished civil engineer and landscape designer, Baltimore is known locally for the design of Prospect Park in Troy. 3/24/03
Rensselaer United Way Contributions Continue to Grow Rensselaer’s 2002 United Way campaign closed in December. This year’s effort was a tremendous success, generating a total of $125,000 in donations from Rensselaer employees. The campaign was coordinated by Cynthia McIntyre, chief of staff, Cindy Novak of the Provost’s Office, Barbara Stubblebine from the School of Architecture, and Lu Uber from the Office of the Vice President for Research. Committee members included Anne Bilynsky, Bonnie Carson, Tracey DiScanio, JoAnn Drost, Barbara Dzembo, Denise Elwell, Phylis Federici, Traci Griffin, Vicki Messick, Mauvorneen Roy, Cynthia Smith, Tanya Struzinsky, and Lori Winslow. “The campaign’s effectiveness is due in large part to the active participation of over 80 volunteers representing every administrative and academic unit on campus,” says McIntyre. Over the past three years these volunteers have helped Rensselaer increase its United Way donations by 34 percent, boosting the total contribution from $94,000 to $125,000. The number of employees participating and their individual donations has also grown each year. 3/24/03
The athletics department is holding a drawing for two free weeks of its 2003 Instructional All-Sports Camp to employees of Rensselaer and their children. The camp, for boys and girls ages 7 to 13, features six weekly sessions starting June 23 through Aug. 1. Two winners each will receive a free first week of camp. To enter the drawing, contact Brian Surace, camp director, at suracb@rpi.edu with your name, e-mail address, and campus phone extension. Each employee of Rensselaer can sign up once. The drawing will be held Tuesday, April 15, and the winners will be contacted individually. If you have any further questions about the camp, contact Brian Surace at suracb@rpi.edu or ext. 6193. 3/24/03
Steinbock Lectures at Rensselaer’s Global Citizen Lecture Series On Tuesday, March 25, Bonnie Steinbock will discuss the history and politics of stem cell research, as well as different theories of the moral status of the human embryo, at the second talk in Rensselaer’s Global Citizen Lecture series. Steinbock believes it is possible to display respect for embryos without banning stem cell research. The lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in the Darrin Communications Center, room 308. 3/17/03
“The Unamerican Film Festival” Premieres at C+CC March 24 “The Unamerican Film Festival” premieres in the Capital Region at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 24, at Rensselaer’s Chapel + Cultural Center, 2125 Burdett Ave., in Troy. The screening is to benefit WRPI Troy, 91.5 FM. The Unamerican Film Festival is a volunteer-run, non-corporate-sponsored event named after the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), the arm of Congress that probed Hollywood for communists in the 1950s. "The goal of the Unamerican Film Festival is to promote films and socially conscience ideas that are underrepresented or neglected by the mainstream media," explained festival director and filmmaker Esther Bell. "In a time when democracy and freedom are being outlawed in the name of homeland security, it is more important than ever to promote artists of all genres whose work strives to preserve the democratic ideals upon which the United States was founded." For the complete lineup of films and other information about the festival, visit the Web site at www.unamericanfilmfestival.com. For additional information about this local screening, contact Steve Pierce at 766-6095. For more shows at the Chapel + Cultural Center, go to http://www.rpi.edu/web/C+CC/ccc/schedule.html 3/17/03
Call for Entries: McKinney Writing Competition Entries are now being accepted for the
62nd Annual McKinney Competition. Prizes ($150 for first place, $100
for second place, and $50 for third place) will be awarded in both the
undergraduate and graduate divisions of each category: fiction or drama;
poetry; essay; and electronic media. Poet and novelist Marge Piercy will speak at the public celebration of the contest winners on Tuesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. in room 3303 of Russell Sage Laboratory. If you have questions about the competition, contact Julie Gutmann, clinical assistant professor of language, literature, and arts, at gutmaj@rpi.edu. 3/17/03
Call for Presentations: Rensselaer Colloquium on Teaching and Learning The Provost's Office is sponsoring an end-of-year colloquium on teaching and learning on May 12-13. They are looking for faculty members interested in sharing their latest innovations or experiences in teaching with other faculty. They also are looking for suggestions for panel sessions where faculty might gather to discuss topics of common interests. Topics can be on anything related to teaching here at Rensselaer. Submit your panel ideas and presentation topics to Gary Gabriele at gabrig2@rpi.edu. 3/3/03
Faculty Memorial Service Planned for April 2 The annual Faculty Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 2, in the Chapel & Cultural Center, from 1-3 p.m. Chaplain Margaret Leathem will lead the service. Specific details regarding the schedule for April 2 will be announced soon. Anyone having information regarding deceased faculty members who should be included as part of this memorial service can contact Anne DeCelle, decela@rpi.edu, ext. 3080, by March 5. 2/18/03
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Morris
H. Morgan III, dean of Hampton University’s School of Engineering
and Technology, will deliver the 13th annual Garnet Baltimore lecture
on Monday, April 7, at 3:30 p.m. in room 4050 of the Low Center for
Industrial Innovation. A reception will precede the talk at 2:30 p.m.|
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