Author Series

Melville Library Author Series Elof Carlson to Discuss His Book “Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt: Science and the Battle for Public Trust”

Thursday, April 26 at 4:30 p.m. – Javits Room, Melville Library (second floor) The intent and uses of science are a continuing preoccupation, especially in public debates on issues such as new pharmaceuticals, cloning, stem cells, genetically modified foods, and assisted reproduction. Times of Triumph, Times of Doubt, written by

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Melville Library Author Series Paul Edelson to Discuss His Book “Drawing on Experience in Adult and Continuing Education”

Tuesday, April 17 at 4:30 p.m. – Javits Room, Melville Library (second floor) Based upon his experiences and scholarship, Dr. Paul Edelson, Dean of the School of Professional Development, will present an overview of present-day continuing higher education from the perspective of a senior level administrator. His book examines continuing

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Melville Library Author Series Shirley Lim to Discuss “A Feeling of Belonging: Asian American Women’s Popular Culture, 1930-1960”

Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. – Javits Room, Melville Library (second floor) In A Feeling of Belonging, Shirley Lim highlights the cultural activities of young, predominantly unmarried Asian American women from 1930 to 1960. This period marks a crucial generation—the first in which American-born Asians formed a critical mass

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Melville Library Author Series begins on September 28 at 7:30 p.m.

On Thursday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m., faculty author Fred Gardaphe will discuss his new book From Wiseguys to Wise Men in the Center for Italian Studies, Melville Library, E-4340. As the real American gangsters of yesterday recede into history, their iconic figures loom larger than ever. From Wiseguys to

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