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Ann Carden writes, "The Past Repeats Itself on Route 66"

Christine Davis Mantai

The mere mention of “Route 66” conjures up an image of freedom on the open road and a time when things were simpler. You won’t find Route 66 on a regular road map today. But it’s there. It’s the service road that runs beside the interstate, the motels and diners that still dot the path, the people who call it home, and the cracked asphalt that winds through the countryside often coming to a dead end.

Language and literature expert headlines research conference

Christine Davis Mantai

The Women's Studies Student Research Conference will take place with dinner and presentations by award-winning student researchers in the Horizon Room of the Williams Center on Wednesday, March 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Serving as keynote speaker will be Dr. Amanda Godley of the University of Pittsburgh, an expert in the field of language and literature.

Study tests effectiveness of podcasts vs. lectures

Christine Davis Mantai

Dani McKinney, right, together with fellow Psychology professor Jennifer Dyck and student Elise Luber, ’08, conducted a study which investigated the effectiveness of podcast lectures compared to their live lecture counterparts. The results have surprised some, and have people talking about what it could mean to the future of teaching and learning.

International talk to feature the Gambia experience

Christine Davis Mantai

Dr. Mira Berkley and Dr. Barbara Mallette from SUNY Fredonia’s College of Education will discuss their recent experiences while traveling to The Gambia during the next of the spring 2009 series of international brown bag luncheons. The event will take place Monday, March 9 in the Fenton Hall English Reading Room (room 127) from 12 to 12:50 p.m.