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17 March 2023Brook Trout and Lake Trout Research Showcased
Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman took three students to the New York Chapter of American Fisheries Society research conference at Stony Brook University in February.
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17 March 2023HWS Films Premiere at Geneva Festival
The second annual Geneva Downtown Film Festival, hosted at The Smith Opera House this February, featured 18 short films selected by a jury from around the world. HWS filmmakers and participants included Tyler Stimpson ’23 and digital learning team member Casey Puccini.
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16 March 2023HWS Champions the National Novice Tournament
Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 and Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 won first place at Novice Nationals held at the University of Rochester. The pair ranked higher than Duke, Cornell and Stanford Universities, and individually were ranked among the top speakers of the tournament.
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16 March 2023Waters '59 Creates Political Science Scholarship to Honor President Mark D. Gearan
Grateful for the scholarship funding he received as a student, Joseph Waters ’59 has committed $150,000 over five years in the form of the President Mark D. Gearan Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is presented by Waters and his wife, Leslie.
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9 March 2023O’Connor ’23 on Masculinity, Social Media and Toxic Influence
Jordan O’Connor ’23 joined WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss toxic influencers and navigating the social spaces in which their messages flourish, both online and off.
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9 March 2023Márquez ’23 Interns with U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Marce Márquez ’23 reflects on international relations, squash, volunteerism and her internship at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.
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Lever ’08 on Building a Bigger Craft Beer Brand
Jenn Lever ’08, president of Baxter Brewing Co., was named 40 Under 40 list for leading the Baxter team through a complete rebrand launch.
FLI Research Focus of Invasive Species Coverage
Matt Gallo, terrestrial invasive species coordinator at HWS’ Finger Lakes Institute, explains the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive species that is doing big damage in the Finger Lakes.
Professor Halfman Reports on Owasco Lake
As part of the 2023 Bob Brower Scientific Symposium in “Plain English,” Professor John Halfman will address his research. The event will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11, at Auburn Public Theater.
Morton Fine Art Gallery Features the Work of Wu ’12
A solo exhibition of sculptural paintings “AiYo!” by artist and Trinity College Visiting Assistant Professor Jenny Wu ’12 is on display at the Morton Fine Art gallery in Washington, D.C.
Maddox '26 offers remarks at Morristown MLK event
"Treat everyone fairly, speak up for people who are afraid to speak up. Respect people for who they are," says MLK Scholar Byron Maddox Jr. '26, from Union, N.J.
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Hogan ’71 Honored for Medical Excellence
Neuro-ophthalmologist and University of Texas Southwestern Professor Dr. R. Nick Hogan ’71 was awarded the Zimmerman Medal for his exceptional impact to the field of ophthalmic pathology.
Sokol '69 Authors New Novel
In his third novel, Fred Sokol ’69 tells a story of sports, teen romance and coming of age in the Catskills of New York.
Stine Family Invests in Community and Opportunity
A $3 million gift from Board Chair Craig R. Stine ’81, P’17 and Kathy Hay Stine P’17 boosts key strategic goals around entrepreneurial education, campus community and scholarships.
Innovating Entrepreneurship
In this Q&A, Dan Rosensweig ’83 Considers Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation — and the Power of the Liberal Arts.
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Ramsay '25 to Intern at RxSense
Annabel Ramsay ’25 has accepted a summer internship as a business analyst at RxSense in Boston where she will learn how the company is working to make prescription drugs more affordable.
Much Ado About Nothing Premieres
Gossip, wit and romance abound in the Theatre Department’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy.
Galvin '23 Secures Position at IBM
Starting in June, Seamus Galvin ’23 will begin his role as an associate data engineer at IBM’s innovation center in Buffalo, N.Y. He says several internship experiences, as well as a double major degree in mathematics and computer science, have prepared him for the role.
Making an Impact in Tunisia
With funding from a Student International Initiative Fund (SIIF) grant, international relations and French and Francophone studies double major Johanna Golden ’23 spent the fall in Tunis, Tunisia working on a project supporting female entrepreneurs.
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AlumsHogan ’71 Honored for Medical Excellence
Neuro-ophthalmologist and University of Texas Southwestern Professor Dr. R. Nick Hogan ’71 was awarded the Zimmerman Medal for his exceptional impact to the field of ophthalmic pathology.
community-engagement-and-service-learningExchange Students from Lithuania to Perform in Albright Auditorium
A group of young singers and dancers from Lithuania will perform at Albright Auditorium on Sunday, March 26.
FacultyFarnsworth Publishes on Feminist Theatre
Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth’s new book, “Feminist Rehearsals,” explores gender at the theatre in early 20th century Argentina and Mexico.
