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Erica Voogd-Phillips: "The Art of Art Appraisal"
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Alumna, Erica Voogd-Phillips ’75 speaks about her career as an art appraiser, and some of the exciting work she has done as a specialist in Asian art. Erica covers how one becomes an art appraiser and talks about the education and skills a student needs in the process of learning the trade. Her presentation also reveals how she makes a proper appraisal, and all the requirements that entails.
Read MoreThe Genius of Women
Never before in our lifetimes has the genius of women been more important, more needed in the world, and so distinctly what 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is all about.
Read MoreJane Wurwand Comes to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
Jane Wurwand, founder and owner of the International Dermal Institute and Dermalogica, Inc., will speak at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú on Tuesday, November 10th.
Read MoreLife After 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
“When I was asked to return for my first Life After 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú event as a graduate, I was both flattered and curious,” says recent alum Whitney Eriksen of her participation in the annual Career Planning & Resources conference. “I realized what a unique position recent graduates are in – not too long ago, we were in your shoes!”
Read MoreSteve Naftilan: "The Far, Far Future of the Universe"
Several years ago, scientists were attempting to measure how rapidly the expansion of the Universe was slowing down due to gravity pulling everything back together. New measurements, more accurate than any previously made, became available by using new techniques involving a peculiar type of exploding star — a type 1a supernovae. The scientific community was shocked to discover that the Universe is NOT slowing it’s expansion; the expansion rate is, in fact, speeding up. Professor Naftilan discusses the methodology that led to this result, possible theoretical explanations of the result (can you believe anti-gravity?), and the implications for the future of the Universe.
Read MoreZen! Japanese Paintings from the Sanso Collection at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Williamson Gallery
One of the finest private collections of Japanese paintings in the country, the Sanso Collection, will be on display in “Zen! Japanese Paintings from the Sanso Collection,” at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery.
Read MoreThe Power of Pink
The Breast Health Awareness campaign has arrived to bring education and empowerment to the entire 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Ranked 8th Nationally in Number of 2009 Fulbright Scholars
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, for the second time, ranked in the top 50 liberal arts colleges for total number of Fulbright Scholarship Program grants awarded to its graduating class. The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Class of 2009 ranked eighth in the nation with nine recipients of the prestigious award.
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Welcomes Pulitzer Prize Journalist Dana Priest
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dana Priest will speak at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú as part of the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Humanities Institute fall lecture series “Secrets in a Democracy” on October 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Balch Auditorium. Priest’s talk is titled “The Perils of Secrecy: From Secret Prisons to Walter Reed.” The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreWhat is the “Genius of Women?”
In celebration of the inauguration of its eighth president, Lori Bettison-Varga, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú has selected the theme, “the Genius of Women.” Throughout the 2009-2010 academic year, guest speakers, writers, scientists, artists and other thought leaders will engage students and faculty in discussions about the transformational power of genius, and how creative and intellectual genius is essential in today’s changing world, especially from women, for women.
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