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September 1, 2007

McMicken Monthly University of Cincinnati

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Joel Warm Named to Panel that 'Watches Over' Army
Joel Warm's Army service decades ago fueled his passion for a career that has spanned more than 40 years. He's answering Uncle Sam's call again as he serves on a federal government panel with some of the most distinguished professionals in his field.

English's Drury Featured at Antioch Writers' Workshop
Drury was joined by other notable literaries such as novelist Elizabeth Strout, nonfiction writer Paul Dickson, humorist Robert Inman and "Afrilachian" writer Crystal Wilkinson for a week-long intensive devotion to the art of writing - with lots of elbow rubbing.

Summer Academy Aims to Recruit Future Math Teachers
A summer program for high school students at Miami and UC kicks off a year-long effort to recruit future math teachers from diverse groups.

UC Prof Likens Harry Potter to Perceval, Arthurian Seeker of Knowledge
Harry Potter can be seen as a modern teenager, but also, according to UC Professor Kathryn Lorenz's work, as a representation of different Arthurian characters.

Sherry Spokas Honored as Outstanding Advisor
Sherry Spokas recently was presented the Sarah Grant Barber Outstanding Advisor Award, granted to a University of Cincinnati professional advisor, faculty advisor, advising administrator or advising support personnel. Spokas is an assistant academic director in the Center for Exploratory Studies.

It’s All Done with Mirrors
UC's Alan Schwartz receives prestigious grant from DOE's Office of High Energy Physics for research in particle detectors.

A&S Doctoral Student Attends Nobel Laureate Meeting
Sara Andria, a doctoral student in chemistry at the University of Cincinnati, was one of 500 young researchers from around the world chosen to attend the 57th Lindau Meeting of Nobel Laureates and Students in Germany.

Q&A With James Schiff

James Schiff on His Book, 'Updike in Cincinnati'
Six years ago, English professor James Schiff landed literary giant John Updike as a speaker for the April 2001 Cincinnati Short Story Festival.

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Advanced Training Institute On Nonlinear Methods a Hit
A challenging training session unique to the University of Cincinnati's psychology department is attracting attendees, and attention, on a global basis.

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Valerie Gray Hardcastle

For her 16th birthday, she received a copy of "The Mind's I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self & Soul," by Douglas R. Hofstadter and Daniel C. Dennett.

On Sept. 4, 2007, Valerie Gray Hardcastle begins her tenure as the 20th dean of McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.

The timeless, soul-searching book, a gift from her father, turned out to be a fortuitous find at many levels - and a glimpse at where her own "I" could and would take her.

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