Five poems of Brazilian poet Rogerio Zola Santiago, translated by English Prof. Lloyd Schwartz, appeared in a recent issue of the online magazine, The Cortland Review.
English Prof. Martha Collins' new book of poetry, Some Things Words Can Do, has been published by Sheep Meadow Press.
The Gastón Institute has released a demographic study, "Latinos in Massachusetts: An Update," a mid-decade, socioeconomic profile written by Institute director Andres Torres and Lisa Chavez.
Economics Prof. Jim Campen's article, "It's a Bank-Eat-Bank World," appeared in the Jan/Feb. issue of Dollars and Sense Magazine.
ECOS Prof. Robert Chen and Graduate Student Steven Rudnick published an article, "Laser-induced fluorescence of pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in seawater," in Talanta 47.
Heléna Ragoné of the Anthropology Department organized and chaired an executive session at the American Anthropological Association meeting titled "Questing for Perfection: The New Eugenics?" She also presented a paper, "Defining Desirability: Healthy, Intelligent Gametes Need Only Apply."
Dr. Harlyn Halvorson of the ECOS Department was named honorary president of the International Congress, "Biotechnologia Habana '98," held in Nov. in Havana, Cuba. He gave the keynote address, "The Leveraging Power of the New Biotechnology," and presented a paper, "Increased Public Involvement in Enriching our Fish Stocks Through genetic Enhancement," with F. Quezada. Halvorson is founder of the North American Cuban Scientific Exchange Program (NACSEX), formed in 1983.
CPCS Prof. Philip Hart co-sponsored Sandra Campbell's visit to 3 Boston-area schools to present her one-woman play on pioneer aviator Bessie Coleman in December. Hart's 1987 PBS film, "Flyers in Search of a Dream" was recently remastered by Warner Home Video for release in January. Hart donated footage from the film to the City of Los Angeles for a film on the history of African Americans in that city, unveiled in January as part of Black History Month.
Music Prof. David Patterson's composition for flute and harp, "Spin," will be performed at the 1999 Pappousakis Flute Competition, for which it was commissioned. Four finalists will perform the work at the New England Conservatory of Music on Feb. 7 at 2:00 p.m. The Competition winner will perform "Spin" at the Greater Boston Flute Assn.'s meeting Mar. 9 at Weston High School.
Prof. Zong-Guo Xia of the Earth and Geographic Sciences department has been invited to edit The Remote Sensing Core Curriculum Peer Review Publication. This curriculum is an initiative of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.
Andrew Feld, graduate of the Creative Writing Program, received a Stegner Fellowship in creative writing at Stanford University, a two-year post-graduate award. Feld received his MFA from the University of Houston last year.
Prof. Avery Faigenbaumn o f the Human Performance and Fitness Program, appeared on Channel 68's "Doctors On Call" on Sunday, Jan. 31.
Debra Wein, general manager of the Beacon Fitness Center, was interviewed on FOX 25 News on how to stick to New Year's resolutions.
Elizabeth Sherman, director of the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, was a commentator on the inauguration of Governor Cellucci for WBUR's Here and Now on Jan. 6.
English Prof. K.C. Frederick's novel, Country of Memory, received a favorable review in the New York Times Sunday Book Review on Dec. 13. Pagoda, Prof. Patricia Powell's new novel, also received a positive review in the Times.
Prior to delivering her lecture, "No Common Lot: An African American Sailor's half Century at Sea, " at the USS Constitution Museum in February, History Prof. Julie Winch was interviewed on WSJZ FM, WODS FM, WBET AM WILD AM radio during January. Her lecture is an event honoring Black History Month. Winch will also be interviewed on WBZ TV during February.
Prof. Fiora Bassanese of the Modern Languages Department has been elected vice president of the American Association of the Teachers of Italian for a three-year term.
Michael Liu, doctoral candidate in the Public Policy Program, will defend his dissertation, "Chinatown's Neighborhood Mobilization and Urban Development in Boston," on Feb. 10 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., 10th floor, Healey Library, Public Policy Large Classroom.
Nirzka Labault-Cabeza, doctoral candidate in gerontology, defended her dissertation, "Effect of Diversity on Health Care Use," on Jan. 27.
Prof. William Robinson of the ECOS Department received a donation of two Alcatel Model 2050 Vacuum Pumps from Varian Associate, Inc., of Beverly, Mass. The pumps are worth approximately $3,500.