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The author of All My Life for Sale, John Freyer, will speak about his effort to remove the clutter from his life that led to his widely publicized project and book. His talk will take place on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. in the Kirner-Johnson Auditorium and is sponsored by the government department. Freyer auctioned off all his worldly possessions on Ebay then traveled the country to visit the purchasers and learn their stories.

Hamilton Assistant Professor of Psychology Julie Dunsmore was recently featured in Family Circle regarding honesty versus criticism with children. Dunsmore explained, “Parents should not be afraid to give corrective feedback... as long as it’s done in an appropriate manner.” The article explains that being honest with your child will produce a healthier self-esteem, and this is key to a child’s overall happiness.

Students in Hamilton's Program in Washington met with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg at the end of their semester in the nation's capitol. Ginsberg described the Court's internal relationship and answered questions from the students. One student asked how the court's decision in the last presidential election affected the Democratic process. Justice Ginsberg said she strongly disagreed with the Court's majority, though she doubted it would ever be used as a precedent.

Please join the Northern New Jersey Alumni Association for a reception with President Eugene M. Tobin. Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at the home of Jane and Dennis Terrell '64 Long Hill Road New Vernon, New Jersey Reception: 6:30 pm; Presentation: 7:30 pm

Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, will speak on "The Political Importance of Stories of Peoplehood" on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. in the Hamilton College Chapel. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will explore the role that stories play in constituting group identity and developing humans’ sense of themselves as members of particular communities. A reception will follow. The talk is part of the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program.

The latest book has appeared in the "Theory and Interpretation of Narrative" series co-edited by Professor of Comparative Literature Peter Rabinowitz with James Phelan. Written by Robyn Warhol, Professor of English at the University of Vermont, it's titled "Having a Good Cry: Effeminate Feelings and Pop-Culture Forms."

A benefit production of Eve Ensler’s play “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed at Hamilton College on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Fillius Events Barn. This will be the fourth consecutive year that the Obie Award-winning play will be performed on behalf of the V-Day 2003 College Campaign. This production is sponsored by the Sexual Assault Center and the Office of the President. Tickets are $3 and may be purchased at the door.

Cheng Li, professor of government and Woodrow Wilson fellow, participated in a panel discussion, "Who's Hu? Deciphering China's New Politics," at a Tufts University symposium, "China in Transition: Development, Urbanization, Migration, and Political Change," in February.

Hamilton College will host its fourth annual winter carnival, FebFest 2003, through February 15 on the campus. FebFest will feature a snoccer tournament, snow sculpture contest, community sledding, a Battle of the Bands and Gong Show. Many events are free and open to the public; others require admission with a FebFest button.

The second in a series of HILLgroup Discussions for Faculty and Academic Development Partners will be held on Tuesday, February 11th, at 4pm in the Christian Johnson Browsing Room. We want to hear from you! HILLgroup discussions are informal. Refreshments will be provided. Please plan on joining us.