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November 2007

McMicken Monthly University of Cincinnati

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Rock-Solid Adventure Brings Sixth-Graders to A&S
Students from Sands Montessori Elementary School get true hands-on experience as they study Earth and science careers with help from the Department of Geology.

Strong Showing for Communication at National Meeting
A group of presenters from UC's Communication faculty covered a number of interesting research areas in their field at the annual meeting of the National Communication Association in Chicago.

Philosophy's Robert Richardson Honored by AAAS
The American Association for the Advancement of Science names veteran A&S professor Robert Richardson to its distinguished roster of fellows.

Paleontologists Name Arnie Miller a Centennial Fellow
The Paleontological Society has awarded scientist Arnie Miller the prestigious Centennial Fellow title in recognition of his contributions to the field of paleontology.

Student Journalists Capture Top SPJ Honors
The Ohio Society of Professional Journalists has named junior Arielle Goldberg and senior Rasputin Todd two of the state's best student journalists.

A&S Astronomers Train Their Eyes on the Skies
Professors Mike Sitko and Margaret Hansen of the Department of Physics help coordinate observations of the Comet 17P/Holmes, using some of the world's largest telescopes.

Brandeis President Headlines First Gettler Lecture
Jehuda Reinharz, Brandeis University head, served as keynote speaker for the inaugural Benjamin and Dee Gettler Lecture on Zionism, Israel and the Jewish People.

Nominations Sought for Barbour, Cohen Awards
Excellence in teaching and in furthering good student-faculty relations will be honored with the George B. Barbour and A.B. (Dolly) Cohen Awards. Nominations are due by Dec. 3, 2007.

Q&A: Gail Fairhurst

'Discursive Leadership' Earns Award
Communication professor Gail Fairhurst's latest book wins 2007 Book of the Year honors from the National Communication Association.

In Focus

Writing for a Reason
English honors students recently visited with veteran Cincinnati newsman Nick Clooney. His 2006 trip to Darfur provides compelling material and inspiration for the students, who are exploring writing as an agent of change.

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Ken Tankersley

Ken Tankersley's love for McMicken College of Arts and Sciences flourished long before he signed on as an assistant professor of anthropology.

One of A&S' newest faculty members, Tankersley competed at the University of Cincinnati Engineer and Science Fair in grades 7, 8, 9 and 10.

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