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Initiating The Dialogue: Academic Research Ethics In Indian Country, University Of Maine
Initiating The Dialogue: Academic Research Ethics In Indian Country, University Of Maine
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
Native American Studies is applying for a Cultural Afrairs & Distinguished Lecture Committee Grant), order to present a two-day symposium (I2-I3 April) during the spring semester of 2001. The topic of the symposium will be, Initiating the Dialogue: Academic Research Ethics in Indian Country, The purpose of the Symposium is to provide a forum in which University of Maine Faculty and the Maine Indian communities can begin to discuss the role of professional ethics when working with Native communities. This will provide an opportunity for University researchers (which ultimately includes Faculty, Graduate, and Undergraduate researchers) who do research involving Indian …
December Concert For The Oratorio Society, School Of Performing Arts
December Concert For The Oratorio Society, School Of Performing Arts
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The Oratorio Society performed Benjamin Britten's "St. Nicolas," with the graduate string quartet, a bass player, two pianos, percussion and an organ. Faculty member Fran Vogt the featured tenor soloist, was joined on vocals by a children's choir. The second half of the program included a selection of traditional Christmas carols, with piano accompaniment.
2001 A Peace Odyssey, Peace Studies Program
2001 A Peace Odyssey, Peace Studies Program
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The Peace Studies Program and Office of Multicultural Programs are pleased to announce a collaborative series of events in February 2001 to celebrate both Black History Month and the Peace Studies Spring Series entitled "2001: A Peace Odyssey":
Visiting Lecture John W. Dower's Embracing Defeat; Peace And Democracy In Post -War Japan, University Of Maine
Visiting Lecture John W. Dower's Embracing Defeat; Peace And Democracy In Post -War Japan, University Of Maine
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
John Dower was the first lecturer for the Schonberger series. He had known and worked with Howard Schonberger, and his research is in the same area vital to U.S. foreign relations: the interconnections between U.S. policy and events in Eastern Asia after World War 11. His reputation and achievements have only grown in the eight years since that first Schonberger lecture. His current book, Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II, is one of the most decorated history books since that war, having won the 1999 National Book Award for Nonfiction, the 2000 Bancroft Prize for a …
Basil H. Johnson Visiting Lecture, Wabanki Center
Basil H. Johnson Visiting Lecture, Wabanki Center
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The AIUM, a student organization, in co-sponsorship with the Wabanaki Center and the Native American Studies Program would like to request funding from The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee for Fall 2000 to bring to the University of Maine Basil Johnston, the distinguished much honored Ojibway Native author, lecturer, essayist, storyteller and scholar. Mr. Johnston is a member of the Ethnology Department at Royal Ontario Museum and is the author of eight books. He is a storyteller of Ojibway legends and stories with humor and dignity. He is a graduate of Loyola College, Montreal, Quebec and cum laude 1954 and …
Dedication Ceremony Of The Sen. George J. Mitchell Center, Mitchell Center For Environmental And Watershed Research
Dedication Ceremony Of The Sen. George J. Mitchell Center, Mitchell Center For Environmental And Watershed Research
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
on Friday, October 6,2000 from 10 to 11am in the Maine center for the Arts, the University of Maine will honor the environmental achievements of Senator George J. Mitchell by re-dedicating the Water Research Institute in his name. For more than two decades Senator Mitchell has provided outspoken, national leadership on environmental issues, especially clean air and water. During his years in the Senate, Mitchell played key roles in such environmental legislation as the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Safe Drinking Water Acts. Well-known for his peace work in Ireland, Mitchell is one of Maine's most well-respected public figures as …
Philosophy Colloquium 1999-2000, Department Of Philosophy
Philosophy Colloquium 1999-2000, Department Of Philosophy
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
In 2000-01 the Philosophy Department received a grant of $1839 in partial support of our Philosophy Colloquium series, the total cost of which was estimated to be $7639. Additional funds for the series were provided by the Philosophy Department ($1800 was set aside for the Visiting Scholar), the Rezendes Ethics Fund, and the Marshall Dodge Memorial Fund, The Rezendes Ethics Fund supported the visits of Professor Richard Kahlenberg, speaking on "Afiìrmative Action by Economic Class" (l l/l/00)-attendance around 150--, and film maker Sy Rotter, who gave two talks, 'Making Sense in the Balkans," and "Stories and Issues of Moral Courage" …
Scholarly Lectures, Hudson Museum, Hudson Museum
Scholarly Lectures, Hudson Museum, Hudson Museum
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
September 28,2000 at7.00 p.m., Patricia McAnany, Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology at Boston University and Brian Norris, Vice President of Surveying and GPS at James Sewell Co. in Old Town, "Archaeological Survey and Excavation of Maya Caves and Settlements in the Sibún River Valley of Belize" October 27 at3:30 p.m., Howard Wellman, Objects Conservator at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, "Turkey: Archaeology at the Crossroads of East and West
Distinguished Visiting Poets Program, English Department
Distinguished Visiting Poets Program, English Department
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
I am writing on behalf of the English Department and the National Poetry foundation to request the Committee's assistance in continuing the vibrant new series of poetry readings and residencies that \ile began with your aid last Spring. As you will recall, Burton Hatlen applied for funding last year with a proposal that stretched over three semesters. It is my understanding that the Committee, in approving the Spring portion of the prog¡am outlined, also was kind enough to invite our reapplication for funds to support the FaII 2000 and Spring 2001 semesters. At this time, then, we would like to …