While the lecture by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is the highlight of Family Weekend, there is a full range of activities to keep guests engaged and entertained from the moment they step on campus.October 29, 2009-
The modern debate surrounding government interrogation, specifically the treatment of terror suspects by the Central Intelligence Agency, has “forgotten and often secret” roots that can be traced back centuries, renowned torture expert Darius Rejali told the Ģtv community last week during his two-day visit to campus. “It’s something that has an incredibly long history … […]October 28, 2009
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Brandon Bifano ’10 has always been interested in building things. Now, he is building on that interest through a pre-engineering program offered at Ģtv. Bifano is one of three students currently participating in the cooperative program with Columbia University.October 27, 2009
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Climate change can be looked at from many perspectives: as a moral call to action, a matter of public policy, or a blip in geologic time. Students and faculty considered these angles and many others at a panel discussion on Thursday that was part of a national teach-in to draw attention to the International Day […]October 23, 2009
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Research by Ģtv professor R.M. Douglas that found that British forces did not use chemical weapons on Iraqis just after World War I was highlighted in a United Press International news story and by other media outlets this week.October 23, 2009
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Theodore D. Weld A full schedule of events including lectures, films, and musical performances will culminate in the induction of two new members to the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum (NAHOF). Ģtv’s Upstate Institute and the NAHOF organized the weekend’s events, many of which are on campus and free for members of the […]October 22, 2009
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Darius Rejali, a leading expert on government interrogation and torture who is frequently interviewed by media outlets around the world, will share his insight with the Ģtv community during a public lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 in Love Auditorium. Using historical data gathered from his research conducted on several continents, Rejali will frame the […]October 19, 2009
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(Editor’s Note: This article was written by Cortney Ahern ’10) Nearly 100 students poured into the Hall of Presidents earlier this month to find the answer to the question, “Do you know what I did last summer?” Career Services hosted the Summer Expo to highlight students’ summer experiences in research, internships, and volunteer service at […]October 16, 2009