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President's Forum Presents Paul Begala
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Paul Begala, political consultant and commentator for CNN and former adviser to President Bill Clinton, will join the 2009 President's Forum Series, rounding out the fall lineup, which included Dr. Cornel West and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the Democratic strategist and political contributor will give a lecture, titled "American Politics: Too Important to be Left to the Pol...  More >>

D'Agostino Publishes on Caribbean
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Thomas J. D'Agostino, director of the Colleges Center for Global Education, co-edited a book titled "Understanding the Contemporary Caribbean" with Richard S. Hillman. The book, re-released as a second edition, is published by Lynne Reinner Publications. D'Agostino also wrote the chapter "Caribbean Politics" in the book. Designed to enhance readers' comprehension and appreciation of the tradition...  More >>

Changing the System by Serving Others
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
In her President's Forum Series lecture, "The Kennedy Legacy: Volunteerism and Service," Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the former lieutenant governor of Maryland, told the crowd in the Vandervort Room that "it's advocacy that changes the system." As President Mark D. Gearan said in his introduction, Townsend's personal and professional background makes her "uniquely poised to talk about the question...  More >>

Clarkeson '75 discusses Climate Change
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Hobart and William Smith community will welcome back Hobart alum John Clarkeson '75 on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Trinity 305. A current member of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Clarkeson will offer a guest lecture on climate change, water shortage and environmental policy. As the only state Cabinet-level office in...  More >>

Breaking the Siege
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On Thursday, Nov. 5, Ted Auerbach of United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ), New York will visit campus to discuss the international event, Break the Siege of Gaza (Gaza Freedom March) and to talk and share photos of his visits to Gaza. Auerbach is one of the coordinators for Break the Siege of Gaza that is scheduled to take place on Jan. 1, 2010. The event is an international initiative undertaken...  More >>

Winter Break Career Events
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Over Winter Break, the Salisbury Center for Career Services offers Pathways Career Exploration Programs: a variety of opportunities for students to explore career and internship options with tours, talks and meetings in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles at some of the top businesses in fields ranging from finance to film. On Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, the Wall Street Exp...  More >>

Dunn Documentary Featured
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Kevin Dunn, professor of political science at HWS, was recently featured in The Florida Times-Union for a documentary he produced based on his research of the global punk movement and the politics of resistance. The documentary called "My Life is Great: The Stevie Stiletto Story," debuted in Jacksonville last weekend, where Dunn grew up and where Ray McKelvey, a.k.a. Stevie Ray Stiletto performed...  More >>

Rosenbaum '52 Upcoming Book Featured
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Richard Rosenbaum was recently featured in the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper, in advance of a book signing he'll hold on Sunday, Oct. 18. In the first of what appears to be a series of articles, Bob Marcotte writes about Rosenbaum's entry into the state Supreme Court to fill a vacancy and his unanimous endorsement by all parties when he ran to serve a full-term in that position. "Now, in retro...  More >>

Trenor ?00 a Time Magazine ?Hero?
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Alum Casson Trenor '00 was recently named one of the "Heroes of the Environment 2009" by Time Magazine. The list names 30 people or groups in the categories of leaders and visionaries, activists, scientists and innovators, and moguls and entrepreneurs. The list includes national figures such as President Barack Obama's energy team -Steven Chu, Carol Browner (2009 Commencement speaker at HWS), Ken...  More >>

Day on the Hill: Apps Due Oct. 19
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On Thursday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 8, the HWS Political Science Department and the Salisbury Center for Career Services present the annual Day on the Hill, an exciting event for students who want to learn more about the world of politics from many different angles. If interested in attending, please complete the application form and return it to the Salisbury Center for Career Services at Trini...  More >>