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The Emerson Gallery is hosting a gallery talk with Steve Brodner, satirical illustrator and political cartoonist, on Thurs., Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in the Chemistry Auditorium followed by a reception in the gallery. Brodner's talk is in conjunction with the exhibition of the political cartoons of 19th century artist Thomas Nast. The exhibit, presentation, and reception are free and open to the public.

Philip Klinkner, James S. Sherman Associate Professor of Government was interviewed about Senator Clinton's role in the Democratic party.

Hamilton College’s 26 student Emergency Medical Technicians will be honored this week (Nov. 10-16) during National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Week.

This article, which quotes Cheng Li, China expert and professor of government, focused on the Communist Party meeting, discussed a likely leadership change, as well as a set of modernised ideas that could profoundly alter the party's nature and mission.

Professor of Economics Steven Wu and Professor James Bradfield were recently interviewed for an article pertaining to the current market slump and how it affects all Americans, not just those who are invested in the stock market. The poor economy, according to Wu, is a reflection of the nation’s collective view on the current economy; “a lot of this is all about expectations and psychology, and not much more than that.” Bradfield added that the poor market conditions are swaying companies away from raising money to invest in their operations by selling stock shares of their own company; the tight market does not allow for companies to take such risks currently.

The Chinese 16th Party Congress is meeting in Beijing where it will select the next generations of leaders. Professor of Government and Woodrow Wilson Fellow Cheng Li participated in a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., appeared on two BBC news broadcasts and was interviewed for a Reuters story about this next generation of Chinese leaders. Li is the author of China's Leaders: The New Generation.

The annual Operation Christmas Child toy drive for needy children is now underway. Donations can be dropped off at Beinecke Student Activities Village, any weekday between noon and 1:30 p.m., through Friday, November 15. Bring shoe boxes, toys, gifts, clothing articles, monetary donations and anything else! Donate a single item, or donate only boxes! Operation Christmas Child is co-sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and La Vanguardia.

Hamilton Government Professor Cheng Li is quoted in an Associated Press article, "Fresh Crop Takes China's Leadership," about the new leaders soon to take over in China. "This will be the least dogmatic generation," Li said. "They will be more flexible, and bolder in terms of reform."

This article quotes Cheng Li, China expert and government professor, focused on Hu Jintao, who is currently vice president and will become president in March.

Barbara Tewksbury, Stephen Harper Kirner Professor of Geology, was named president-elect of the American Geological Institute. AGI is a nonprofit federation of 40 geoscientific and professional associations that represent more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the geoscience profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in mankind's use of resources and interaction with the environment. Tewksbury will be president of AGI during 2003-04.