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As the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê professor Peter Balakian, a prize winning and internationally distinguished writer whose work has been translated into many languages, explores the aftermath of 9/11 in his new book of poems, Ziggurat (University of Chicago Press). Balakian will also appear on NPR’s Weekend Edition on Sept. […]

Yesterday, five years after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the city of New Orleans, an exhibition opened in the Clifford Gallery that gives visitors the sense of living in the Crescent City following the devastation. Behind the Levees is a progression of Francis Cape’s art that began in November 2005, when the New York-based artist […]

First-years Rachel Valdivieso and Priya Agarwal walked determinedly across Whitnall Field this morning with a couple items for the room they will share in Stillman Hall. Valdivieso, of Clinton Corners, N.Y., had just arrived on campus with most other first-years, while Agarwal, of India, was already here to attend an orientation held Tuesday for international […]

Adonal Foyle ’98, as highly regarded for his philanthropic efforts as for his shot-blocking skills on the basketball court, has decided to end his NBA playing career after 13 years. The 35-year-old center chose to retire after a right-knee injury often prevented him from practicing with the Orlando Magic during the 2009-10 season.

Timothy Mansfield has been named associate vice president for alumni affairs. Mansfield, who has served °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê as director of alumni affairs since December 2008, will assume full responsibility for alumni affairs operations on June 1, 2011. At that time the alumni affairs department will report to the Office of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, […]

Many people cringe when Friday the 13th rolls around. At °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê, which was founded by 13 men with 13 dollars and 13 prayers, it’s cause for celebration. Because of the university’s connection with the number 13, every Friday the 13th is declared °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Day. To celebrate this °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Day, 13 members of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê community, […]

Wes Testo ’12 has won a prestigious award from the Botanical Society of America for his research of a rare species of fern protected under the Endangered Species Act. Testo presented a poster at the society’s annual conference held recently in Providence, RI. Also presenting a poster about fern research was Michael Britton ’12. Both […]

(Editor’s Note: This message from Charlotte Johnson, vice president and dean of the college, and Bill Ferguson, director of campus safety, was sent Tuesday to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê community.) We would like to provide you with more information about the emergency situation that occurred on campus earlier today. An individual inside a car near the Oak […]