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Tim Elgren, associate dean of faculty, attended the "Metals in Biology" Gordon Research Conference in Ventura, CA (Jan. 21-25) where he presented a poster, "Sol-gel Encapsulated Horseradish Peroxidase: A Catalytic Material for Peroxidation," co-authored by Hamilton students Mauro Castro '99 and Robert Parker '04.

Douglas Hermann, chair of psychology at Indiana State University, will present lecture at Hamilton, "Memory and Marriage: Which Spouse has the Advantage?" The lecture, sponsored by the anthropology and psychology departments is Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in the Kirner Johnson Red Pit. This event is free and open to the public.

The Kirkland Project for the Study of Gender, Society, and Culture continues its film series, "Sex, Freaks, and the Elderly: Double Features in February" with screenings of "The Body Beautful" and "Harold and Maude" on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. in KJ Aud. Screenings are free and open to the public.

Activist and educator Luz Guerra and author Sharon Bridgforth will serve a spring residency at Hamilton College, sponsored by the Kirkland Project. They will teach a course, "Point of Entry: Radical Writing/Historical Context in the Americas." Guerra will give a talk, "What Does It Mean to Be an Educator in the World Today? Challenges, Opportunities, and Obstacles," on Monday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., in the Fillius Events Barn. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Professor of Government Cheng Li is one of the experts contributing to the Hoover Institution's newest cyberjournal, which focuses on tracking the latest developments in China's political leadership. The China Leadership Monitor, reports the Associated Press, is aimed at analyzing the major leadership transition expected to occur in China later this year. Cheng Li's first contribution is titled: "After Hu, Who?- China's Provincial Leaders Await Promotion."

Director of the Hamilton Writing Center Sharon Williams commented on plagiarism in a piece exploring student reactions to accusations that historian Stephen Ambrose stole material for his best-selling books. Williams commented, "Some student plagiarism is inadvertent. Students often struggle with the basic concepts of attribution... But even beginning scholars should know that when you are using exact wording from another source, you acknowledge that person as a source."

The Josh Dodes Band is a group of extremely talented musicians who create something energetic. It’s a bit funkier than Bruce Hornsby and not quite as gritty as Ben Folds Five. It’s got elements of jazz, funk, and pop.

Stanley Lombardo, an acclaimed translator of Greek literature, will present, "The Hero's Revenge, A Dramatic Reading of Odyssey 22," on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 4:10 p.m. in the Science Auditorium.

The Hamilton College Choir will present the timeless classic, Fiddler on the Roof, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. in Wellin Hall, Schambach Center for Music and the Performing Arts.

Jared Johnson spent last summer combing the streets of New York City armed with a video camera and this question: "What one question have you always wanted to ask a black person but never have?"