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Philip Klinkner, James S. Sherman Associate Professor of Government discussed the new look of longevity in Washington. The article said there seems to be something poignant about the current outreach to veterans, as if the times yearn for the stability of a more sober generation. To demographers, lobbyists and other experts, the aging of government seems a response to danger.

Kirk Pillow, professor of philosophy, presented his paper, "Hegel and Homosexuality," at the national meeting of the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy in Chicago in October.

Professor of Women's Studies Chandra talpade Mohanty was Plenary Speaker, "Global Citizenship and Transglobal Identities," at AAC&U Annual Conference on "Diversity and Learning," in St. Louis, Oct. 24-26, 2002.

Professor of Women's Studies Chandra Talpade Mohanty presented a workshop with M. Jacqui Alexander on "Globalization, State Practices, and the Challenges for Transnational Feminism," at the Future of Minority Studies Conference on "Feminism, Internationalism, Multiculturalism," at The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Oct. 19, 2002.

In a United Press International article (10/15/02) Doug Raybeck, professor of anthropology, said that the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the Washington, D.C., serial sniper have generated increased fear for personal safety. According to Raybeck, "While this sniper may have nothing to do with Islamic extremists, he is playing upon similar fears and upon a context of significant unease. His acts are terrifying: he is a terrorist."

Douglas Massey, outgoing president of the American Sociological Association and chair of the University of Pennsylvania’s sociology department, presented “Mexican Immigration: Consequences of Failed U.S. Policies” on Monday night. Massey discussed how the social and economic fabric of Mexico and the U.S. has been affected by U.S. immigration policies. He noted that beginning in the early 1900s, the U.S. government recruited Mexicans to work in this country but instead of creating a mutually beneficial system, created an exploitive one that continues to drive down wages of legal immigrants today and costs billions of dollars in useless border patrolling expenses.

Cheng Li, China expert and professor of government, was quoted in this article which focused on the "fourth generation" of China's leaders and the handover of leadership.

Professor of Economics Elizabeth Jensen co-authored a paper with Jean R. Sternlight,University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, "Using Arbitration to Eliminate Consumer Class Actions: Efficient Business Practice or Unconscionable Abuse?" The paper will be presented at a conference called "The Coming Crisis in Mandatory Arbitration: New Perspectives and Possibilities" at Duke University School of Law on Oct. 4-5.

Alan Cafruny, Henry Blatt Bristol Professor of International Affairs, wrote, "Transatlantic Trade and Monetary Relations: The Nature and Limits of Conflict," which appeared in The International Spectator Vol. 37, No. 3 Sept. 2002.

Join alumni, faculty, students and friends for a weekend schedule of concerts, performances, panel discussions and athletic events, Fallcoming Weekend, October 4-6.