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Hamilton College goalie Lesley Ryder '11 made 24 stops on the way to her first career shutout in the Continentals' 4-0 non-conference win against SUNY Potsdam at Sage Rink on Jan. 27.

Associate Professor of Economics Ann Owen and Rongling You '04 published "Growth, attitudes towards women, and women's welfare," in the February issue of Review of Development Economics. Using a large cross-section of countries, this research provides evidence that as per capita income rises within a country, attitudes towards women become more progressive. This paper also demonstrates the importance of progressive attitudes towards women in generating growth and shows the existence of a gender-equity poverty trap when people do not devote enough resources to educating women.

Associate Professor of English Doran Larson spoke on a panel titled, "Where We Teach and Learn Now," on teaching outside the academy, at the 2008 Modern Language Association Convention in San Francisco in December. In addition, Larson's short story, "Cha Cha," published in the summer 2008 issue of New Madrid, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

Carolyn Carpan, director of public services in the Burke Library, recently penned a history of girls' series books titled Sister, Schoolgirls, and Sleuths: Girls' Series Books in America, published by The Scarecrow Press. The book is the first study of American girls' series books to examine the entire genre from its beginning in the 1840s to present day.

Luvuyo Mandela '09 was named Hamilton's eighteenth GOLD Scholar. In the age of multi-million dollar gifts many young alumni have asked, "How does my $25, $75 or $250 gift matter when the financial needs of Hamilton College are so great?" This question is answered by the GOLD Scholars Program.

Faculty Support Specialist Janet Simons and Instructional Technology Specialist Krista Siniscarco were among panelists at the Educause Learning Initiative Annual Conference, Jan. 20-22, in Orlando, Fla. The panel was titled "Lights, Camera, Action... Analysis and Creative Expression: Improving the Quality of Student Media Scholarship."

Hamilton College posted a 1-2 record in matches played at the Little Squash Center from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25.

Hamilton College posted a 1-2 record in matches played at the Little Squash Center from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25.

More than 100 Hamilton students participated in HAVOC's 11th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Saturday, Jan. 24. The students spent the afternoon volunteering at 10 area non-profit organizations including For the Good, Hope House, The Neighborhood Center and the Rome Humane Society. Most students participated in special activities and projects the organizations would not be able to accomplish without volunteer help.

Michael Evans '05 is featured on CNN's "Young People Who Rock" in recognition of his efforts in founding Full Court Peace, an organization in Belfast that uses the game of basketball to unite and educate teens. The team is comprised of Catholic and Protestant teenagers.