McMicken College of Arts & SciencesUniversity of Cincinnati
THURSDAY: Charles C. Mann Discusses His Latest Book, '1491: A History of the Americas before Columbus' Noted author and journalist Charles Mann is no relation to the former Washington lineman of the same name. Even so, he tackles some tough issues in this year's Rieveschl Lecture at Zimmer Auditorium.
The author in Oaxaca in 2002. Photograph © Peter Menzel

EVENTS

SPOTLIGHT

Working with Community, Solving Community ProblemsFarrah Jacquez, assistant professor of psychology, finds research focus and inspiration in underserved areas.

1997 PhD Alumnus Pursues Life, Career Centered on Service Robert Graham's degree in sociology provides strong support for his role at Waynesburg University.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Registration for the October 16-20 Online English Placement Essay will open on October 6. Students can go to www.uc.edu/englishplacement and select "Login" under "online Essay" to get to the secure site.

NEWS

Big Debate, Big Interest, Big Screen! Join A&S for "The Great Debate of 2008" Tuesday, as Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama tackle the issues on a huge inflatable screen.

SATURDAY: UC Field Station Opening Honors Nature, History — and the Future Tree planting, research posters, conceptual building designs by DAAP students and storytelling by a Native American 'Olammapise' highlight the opening of the Cincinnati Center for Field Studies at Miami Whitewater Forest.

UC's Solar House Open for Tours on Saturday, Oct. 4 As part of solar-related events and tours around the state, UC's solar house will be open for free, public tours from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 4.