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The awarding of this year's Nobel Peace Prize to Secretary General Kofi Annan and the United Nations rekindles proud memories of Elihu Root, a Hamilton statesman who received the prize in 1912. Root, an 1864 graduate of Hamilton College, dedicated a large part of his life to the cause of international arbitration, and was the first president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Root graduated first in his class at Hamilton, then went on to become Secretary of State under Theodore Roosevelt and later a U.S. Senator.

The Performing Arts at Hamilton and the Mohawk Valley Dance Partnership will present HT Chen and Dancers in a work titled "Bian Dan," on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. at Wellin Hall in the Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts. Eighteen local residents and 11 Hamitlon College students will perform in "Bian Dan."

Government Professor Cheng Li was interviewed by Reuters news service about President Bush's visit to China this week for the Pacific Rim summit. "It's a big show. Superficially they will reach an agreement, but the reality depends on the unfolding drama," Li said. "For China the priority is to show that the previous concern that China is a threat to the United States is groundless."

Hamilton College's annual Family Weekend will be held this weekend, Oct. 19-21. A full slate of activities is planned for members of the 486 families who have registered to attend.

The next Kirkland Project Brown Bag talk will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, at noon in the Beinecke Kirkland Lounge (Fireplace Room). Sue Ann Miller, Professor of Biology, will speak about "Adoration and Fear: Selected Biological Views of the Body."

This week's Think Tank (Friday, Oct. 19, noon, Burke Library Room 211) will feature Professor of English John O'Neill talking about: "The Reel Jane Austen: Learning About the Novel from the Movies." Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP with your meal card number.

South African novelist J. M. Coetzee will read from his works at Hamilton College on Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. in the Chapel. John Michael Coetzee, a novelist, essayist, literary critic, linguist and translator, is one of the most respected writers working in the world today.

Dr. Jane Jervis will present a general science seminar titled "Biosphere II" on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. in the Science Auditorium. Her PowerPoint and video presentation will describe the Biosphere II project and opportunities available at the Biosphere facility for Hamilton College students and faculty.

HAVOC is holding its annual "Make A Difference Day" on Saturday, Oct. 27. There are many opportunities both on and off campus to volunteer. Sign-ups will be held Friday, Oct. 19, from 12-1 p.m. in Beinecke.

A "Take Back the Night" forum will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 9 p.m. in the Red Pit (KJ). Take Back the Night is a community forum for both women and men, faculty and students, to support those affected by sexual assault directly or indirectly. It is an opportunity to seek solace in others' stories or tell your own. Everyone is welcome to speak or just listen.