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Cheng Li, the William R. Kenan Professor of Government, is quoted in The International Herald Tribune article "Ex-governor to Head China's Trade Ministry." The article discusses the promotion of former provincial governor Bo Xilai to China's commerce minister. Bo Xilai is the son of Communist party elder Bo Yibo, who once served as China’s finance minister. Li, an expert on Chinese Communist Party personnel, said of Bo that "He's always been in the right place at the right time and got quick promotion. I think politically he is doing well, and to a certain extent it’s been a matter of luck."

Dartmouth College Professor of Classics James Tatum will present the classics department’s Winslow Lecture, “Literacy and Liberation: African-American Writers and The Classical Tradition," on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 4:10 p.m. in the Science Auditorium.

You are cordially invited to join members of the Metropolitan New York Alumni Association for an Alumni College Lecture Series featuring Robert Simon, professor of philosophy. Bob's topic is “The Internal Values of Sport: Resolving Ethical Controversies in Sport” His presentation is Thursday, March 25 at The Williams Club on 24 East 39th Street between Park and Madison Avenues. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. with a lecture to follow at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $19 per person ($15 for the Classes of 1999-2003) Professor Simon will raise the following questions of controversy: Is it unethical for athletes to use performance enhancing drugs? Is breaking the rules of the game to gain an advantage really permissible? What is sportsmanship? What are the moral obligations of participants in competitive athletics to their opponents? While some writers argue that whatever values are found in sport only reflect the values found throughout the broader culture, application of theories found in jurisprudence and philosophy of law suggest that there are defensible values internal to sport which can help resolve ethical controversies that arise in the world of sport. Professor Simon will develop this thesis and defend it against both those who argue that there is no universal understanding of “sport” and that values only reflect the conventions of particular communities or cultural perspectives. Register HERE

Internationally renowned philosopher Richard Rorty will speak as part of the Truax Lecture Series in Philosophy on Monday, March 1. His lecture, "Moral Absolutism and Torture" will begin at 7 p.m. in the Fillius Events Barn.

Has New York pride become the ability to squeeze in the crossword puzzle on the subway ride home and fitting in with the routine coffee scene?  Or is it still our unconditional work ethic and love of diversity?

When I first arrived, everything was foreign to me.  Every aspect of my experience here was a stark contrast to what I had known in both Connecticut and at Hamilton College.  But after spending a month here, I have begun to incorporate New York City culture into my world.  I am no longer observing this unique environment and comparing it to my familiar environments.  Instead, I am identifying New York City as an integral part of my personal experience. 

Sandra Harding, professor of education and women's studies at UCLA, presents "Science and Technology Studies in a Postcolonial World: Recent Issues," Tuesday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., in the Fillius Events Barn.  The lecture is part of The Kirkland Project for the Study of Gender lecture series, "Technology, Science, and Democracy:  What's at Stake?" 

The Duncan Yo-Yo celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2004.  To a historian, the yo-yo is the marketing success story of Donald Duncan.  To a child (of all ages) it is a challenging toy.  "To a physicist, however, a yo-yo is a remarkably fun example of a flywheel," said Gordon Jones, assistant professor of physics at Hamilton College.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Tara McKee has published an article titled “The Relation Between Parental Coping Styles and Parent-Child Interactions Before and After Treatment for Children with ADHD and Oppositional Behavior.” The article appears in the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Volume 33, No.1. McKee and her colleagues from the University of Massachusetts, Eastern Connecticut State University and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine sought to investigate the relationship between the coping styles of parents of ADHD children and their response to behavioral parent training programs that teach techniques for managing inappropriate behavior. McKee gave a talk at Bucknell University on Feb. 20 about this study as well as the research she is conducting with her students at Hamilton.

I have found that New York City inspires people to do things independently.  I find myself with the desire to discover the city on my own.  Just the other day, I woke up feeling motivated and headed out for a day out in the city alone.  I chose Greenwich Village to explore and had one of the most refreshing and satisfying days I have had here thus far.