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News In Brief
English Lecture Series
The English Department holds its Wednesday Evening Lecture Series in Lecture
Hall 1 from 5:55 to 7:10 p.m. during the semester as part of the English 325 Dimensions
of Writing and Literature lecture and readings series. All members of the university
and the community are invited to attend. The April lectures are as follows:
- 4/3 - Peter Klappert, English, "Introduction to Tuba"
- 4/10 - Steve Zeitlin, director of Citylore, New York City, "New York City's
Spontaneous Memorials for Sept. 11"
- 4/24 - Margaret Yocom, English, "Story- Telling and Oral Tradition"
Alibek to Lecture on Inhalation Anthrax
Kenneth Alibek, distinguished professor of medical microbiology, director
of George Mason's new Center for Biodefense, and president of Advanced Biosystems
Inc., will speak on the immunopathogenesis and pathologic anatomy of inhalational
anthrax as part of the Biology Department's Distinguished Lecture Series. The
lecture will take place on Monday, April 15, in the Johnson Center Cinema at 7:30
p.m. Alibek will discuss the need to re-examine and revise current theories on
the role of anthrax toxin to identify what has been missed in the field of protection
and treatment against anthrax infections. For more information, contact Paulette
Royt at proyt@gmu.edu.
Women's Studies Offers Graduate Certificate
The Women's Studies Program has a new graduate certificate program for students
interested in understanding the social, political, and economic situations of
women in their local, national, and international contexts. The certificate comprises
15 credit hours and a capstone portfolio. It can be taken as a stand-alone program
or in conjunction with a graduate degree program. For more information, contact
the Women's Studies Research and Resource Center at x32896.
ICAR Presents Changing Conflict Stories Workshop
Research Professor Carlos Sluzki, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
(ICAR), will present "Changing Conflict Stories: A Skill-based Approach to Narratives"
on Saturday, April 6, 2002, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in ICAR's front conference room.
Participants will discuss the structure of narratives and identify tools to facilitate
changes in stories with embedded interpersonal conflicts at the end of the seminar.
The workshop costs $10. R.S.V.P. to ICAR's front desk at x31300.
Victims' Rights Awareness Week Observed this Month
Victims' Rights Awareness Week is scheduled for April 22-29. Sexual Assault
Services, the University Police Department, and the Athletics Department have
coordinated several events to mark the week. On Thursday, April 25, President
and Mrs. Merten will lead a Victims' Rights Walk/Run, and on Sunday, April 28,
the PAVE 5K Fun Run will be held. Contact Connie Kirkland at x34364 for more information.
Mason's Staff Senate Annual Report Released
The Staff Senate released its annual report presenting its accomplishments
and goals for the next year. The Staff Senate's accomplishments this year included
a fundraiser for the Sept. 11 terrorist attack victims and a holiday food and
toy drive during the faculty and staff holiday party. Visit www.gmu.edu/senate/staff/accomplishments.html
for the complete report.
Student Creativity Highlighted at Innovations 2002
The annual Innovations showcase of learning opportunities and creative student
projects is Wednesday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Johnson Center's
Sid and Reva Dewberry Hall.
Monetary awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m. for top honors in the categories
of community partnership, originality and creativity, best use of technology,
most effective corporate interaction, most effective technology tool, most interesting
research project, and the student's choice award.
Visit media.gmu.edu/innovate/index.html,
or contact Star Muir at smuir@gmu.edu or x32939.
DACCE Information Sessions
The Doctor of Arts in Community College Education (DACCE) is holding information
sessions the first Wednesday of every month for students interested in teaching
at the undergraduate and community college levels. The next session is April 3
at 6 p.m. in the Johnson Center, assembly room D. Call x32310 or e-mail DACCE@
gmu.edu to make a reservation.
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