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Mental health in penal system discussed by panel
Panelists will reflect on issues faced by the large numbers of mentally ill who are caught up in the criminal justice system.
Ivey stars as "Clarence Darrow," Loughlin directs
James Ivey Tom Loughlin
"Pi'Jama Party" planned to celebrate National Pi Day
For those looking for an opportunity to show off their best set of pajamas as well as their mathematical abilities, the “Pi’Jama Party” event captures and cherishes the inner math geek in everyone by celebrating the mathematical constant, Pi.
"Gone Viral" exhibit runs through April 7 at Marion Art Gallery
The range of media explored by internationally known artists Sonya Clark, Anna Dumitriu, Paddy Hartley, Lindsay Obermeyer and Laura Splan extends from traditional embroidering, knitting, hand-quilting and beadwork to non-traditional works made from stethoscopes, hospital sheets, intravenous tubing, digital video and computerized machine embroidery. The "Gone Viral" exhibition, which continues through April 7, was curated by Leesa Rittelmann, associate professor of art history.
Reneta Barneva speaks at International Conference on Humans and Computers
In her address, Dr. Barneva discussed space and time efficient algorithms in imaging sciences. The current boom in imaging sciences is due in part to the expansion of digital image acquisition and storage based on hardware development. Large databases and digital warehouses of images currently exist in medicine, security, geosciences, astronomy, metallurgy and other fields. Dr. Barneva said time-and space-efficient algorithms are necessary in order to take maximum advantage of these huge databases.
Human and computer languages focus of March 6 brown bag
he program on Wednesday, March 6 will feature: Reneta Barneva, Ph.D., Computer and Information Sciences “How I Learned Five Human and 10 Computer Languages”; Kate Douglass, Ph.D., Modern Languages and Literature “Connecting Across Cultures”; Sarah Hamilton, Ph.D., Music “Music: The Universal Language?”; and Lan Wang, Ph.D., English “Why We Need Writing Tutors Specialized in Tutoring English Language Learners”. KimMarie Cole, PhD, English and Program Coordinator for English as a Second Language, will moderate the panel.