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Richard Skinner '92 and Philip Klinkner, both government professors, have published a paper, "Black, White, Brown and Cajun: The Racial Dynamics of the 2003 Louisiana Gubernatorial Election," in The Forum: Vol. 2: No. 1, Article 3.

Two Hamilton College faculty members were approved for tenure by the college's board of trustees during its recent meeting. Vivyan Adair, the Elihu Root Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, and Kevin Grant, assistant professor of history, will receive the title of associate professor on July 1.  The granting of tenure is based on recommendations of the vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, and the Committee on Appointments, with the president of the college presenting final recommendations to the board of trustees.

Judith Owens-Manley, Ph.D., associate director of community research for the Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center at Hamilton College, has been selected as one of eight "Outstanding Women" by the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley.  Owens-Manley will be recognized with the other honorees during the YWCA's "Salute to Outstanding Women" luncheon on Thursday, April 8, at the Harts Hill Inn.  The YWCA chose Owens-Manley for her work in the area of "human services." 

Cheng Li, the William R. Kenan Professor of Government, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article, "Chinese Premier Talks of 'Bonds' to Woo Taiwan."  Li said, "Four years ago, Premier Zhu Rongji pointed his finger at Taiwan and said China would launch war if it declares independence. The result was counterproductive. More people voted for Chen Shui-bian," said Li, referring to Taiwan's president, who is up for reelection Saturday. "Wen Jiabao did not emphasize war but rather maintaining peace and the status quo.  He used his words very carefully."

Cheng Li, the William R. Kenan Professor of Government, was interviewed on the BBC "News Hour," Sunday, March 14.  Li discussed the implications of the Chinese Constitutional Amendment on property rights.

Cheng Li, the William R. Kenan Professor of Government, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article, "Populism Percolates in China."  After a year in office President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao appear to have consolidated their power and enhanced their images as populist leaders.  Li said, "This is a sign that the Chinese government is becoming more sophisticated, representing different constituencies and different social groups. Their policies are not just lip service. They are quite real. They know their legitimacy and legacy will depend on balanced development."

Associate Professor of English Edward Wheatley has been awarded an American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowship for 2004-05 to work on his book, Stumbling Blocks Before the Blind: Medieval Constructions of a Disability. From a pool of 1,058 applicants, 77 received fellowships.

Cheng Li, the William R. Kenan Professor of Government, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times article "China to Boost Defense Funds by 12%."  China announced Saturday that it would boost its defense budget by about 12% at the annual session of the National People's Congress.  Li said, "Looking at China's security environment, they need to accelerate military spending. There's long been a consensus on that. There's nothing new or dramatic about the double-digit increase."

Cheng Li, the William R. Kenan Professor of Government, was quoted in the BusinessWeek article "China: A Princeling Who Could Be Premier."  Bo Xilai was appointed on Feb. 29 as head of China's Commerce Ministry.  According to the article, if Bo -- one of China's princelings, as children of the senior Communist elite are called -- can keep reform going in the world's fastest-growing major economy, expect to see him in bigger jobs. "He has very strong political ambitions," Li said. "He would like to become a Politburo member or even Premier."

Onno Oerlemans, associate professor of English, was quoted in the Syracuse Post-Standard article "Lessons learned in winter."  Winter often is associated negatively with the end of summer and the absence of life. Oerlemans says when you experience nature in the winter, you find that's not true. "Winter is a great time to get out. It's so much quieter, the leaves are gone, tracks are visible," he says, borrowing from the observations of author Aldo Leopold in "A Sand County Almanac."  "Snow absorbs sound. It's much more peaceful, and it's much more conducive to observation," says Oerlemans, who grew up in northern Manitoba, Canada.