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WASHINGTON COLLEGE HOSTS FOUR-PART SERIES
ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE WAR ON TERRORISM: During the month of March, the Washington College Department of Sociology and Anthropology is sponsoring a four-part speaker series on the history, context, policies and challenges of America's war on terrorism. The talks are free and the public is invited to attend these timely and important discussions.
On Monday, March 4, 2002, Ralph Begleiter, Distinguished Professor in Journalism at the University of Delaware and former CNN world affairs correspondent, will present the first lecture in the series, "WHOSE MEDIA?: MEDIA ETHICS AND NEWS COVERAGE OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS AGAINST AMERICA." Prof. Begleiter will discuss issues of government and media relationships during the war on terrorism.
On Wednesday, March 6, 2002, Dr. Daniel L. Premo, Goldstein Professor in Public Affairs in the Department of Political Science at Washington College, will discuss the historical context of the war on terrorism in a lecture titled "THE U.S. WAR ON TERRORISM: OLD WINE IN A NEW BOTTLE?"
On Monday, March 18, 2002, Joe Miller, Assistant Director of Occupational Safety at the University of Delaware, will present "THE NBCS: AN OVERVIEW OF A FEW AGENTS OF TERRORISM. ARE WE READY?" Mr. Miller will discuss the threat of and response to nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks.
The series will conclude on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, with the lecture "U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM," presented by Dr. Tahir Shad, Chair of the Department of International Studies at Washington College.
All talks in the series begin at 7:30 p.m. in the College's Litrenta Lecture Hall, Dunning Room 113.
(From a Washington College Press Release)
REDEFINING THE AMERICAN IDENTITY: A STUDENT CONFERENCE ON ETHNIC DIVERSITY: Join the discussion on diversity in an open, intellectual forum on Thursday, March 28,from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This student conference is sponsored by Washington College and supported by Goucher College to address the theme of ethnic diversity and national unity in the United States.
Inspired by the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the conference will serve as a forum for discussion exploring issues that celebrate or challenge the diversity of the United States and the unifying forces of democracy that hold our nation together. As evidenced by the recent events--the terrorist attacks, the backlash against Arab-Americans, the rallying of national pride and identity--one characteristic of America that is unique and that should be a source of strength and pride is its diverse communities.
Topics of the conference will be:
1. Where self-identity and national identity meet: Looking at solutions to conflict
2. E Pluribus Unum: Making it work
(From a Washington College Press Release)
WASHINGTON COLLEGE PRESENTS SPRING DANCE CONCERT: The Washington College Dance Company will present its spring dance Concert on Wednesday, March 6, and Thursday, March 7, in Tawes Theatre on the college campus in Chesterown. Under the direction of Professor Karen Lynn Smith, the performances will begin at 8pm with a special matinee for local school children at 1:15pm on Wednesday. There is no admission fee and the public is invited to attend.
The program presents a variety of dance styles -- ballet, modern, jazz, lyrical, and tap dance. Pieces include Morning Aire, All That Jazz, and a patriotic tap dance choreographed by Karen Lynn Smith as well as student works including Let the River Run, choreographed by Sarah McLaughlin; Because We Can, a tap number with choreography by Jillian Fletcher; two pieces choreographed by Shaina French-- a jazz/hip hop piece Dance with Me and a modern/lyrical piece Kiss the Rain, and a group work, Spheres. International student Sunipa Saha will perform a traditional dance from India. Performers include Colleen Costello, Jen Daley, Jillian Fletcher, Shaina French, Sarah McLaughlin, Nicole Moore, Ann Lerch, Emily Randow, Sunipa Saha, Karen Lynn Smith, and Katharine Werner.
For information call the Dance Program at 410/778-7237
(From a Washington College Press Release)
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