April
5, 2002
Quidnunc
Is South Asia the
Most Dangerous Place on Earth?
Asoka Bandarage, Mount Holyoke associate professor of women's
studies, will give a presentation at the National Advisory Council
on South Asian Affairs symposium titled Is South Asia the Most
Dangerous Place on Earth? this Saturday, April 6, in Washington,
D.C. Bandarage will be one of speakers discussing the topic "Secessionist-Related
Issues of Insurgency and Terrorism."
Philosopher Par
Excellence Richard Robin, Mount Holyoke Professor Emeritus
of Philosophy, has received the prestigious Herbert Schneider
Award, which was presented to him by the Society for the Advancement
of American Philosophy at its annual meeting in Portland, Oregon,
March 8. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the society
and is given in recognition of "distinguished contributions
to the understanding of American philosophy." Recipients
are recognized for contributions made "during their entire
careers."
Turner Feted
Lauren Turner, director of human resources at Mount Holyoke, has
received the Diedrich K. Willers Award from the eastern region
of the College and University Personnel Association for Human
Resources (CUPA-HR). The award recognizes "contributions
over a period of many years to the cumulative knowledge and stature
of the human resources profession within higher education. The
award normally is given to a practitioner whose persistent contributions,
to the institution served and the profession, have established
her/him as an accepted leader within [the] field." The award
will be presented at the group's annual conference in Annapolis,
Maryland, May 6.
Curtain Call Jane
Jung '02 will be among the performers in FOB, David Henry Hwang's
play that addresses issues of assimilation and cultural heritage
and incorporates Chinese legends and traditional Chinese opera
performance techniques. Performances of the play are set for April
18, 19, and 20 at 8 pm in Amherst College's Kirby Theater. Admission
is free, and reservations are suggested. Call 542-2277 between
1 and 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm on the nights of the performance.
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