Second Year of Conversations with Scholars Series
The Pollak Library is proud to host a second year of the Conversations with Scholars Lecture Series. After a successful launch during the 2001/2002 academic year, the series promises to attract even more students to the monthly program. As participants in the Undeclared Students Certificate program, students have a front row opportunity to hear from award-winning faculty about their current research.
During the Fall Orientation for the Undeclared Students program, the Academic Advising Department hosted several receptions, which involved the Student Leadership Institute, Career Planning and Placement, Pollak Library, Major Monologues and even a Blackboard component to support and encourage undeclared students as they discover all sorts of possibilities. The aim is to encourage students to explore various disciplines, fields of study, career paths, and CSUF colleges. But another important aspect is to get to know some of the people who work and do research in these disciplines. By making these new connections, an undeclared student will be able to make an informed choice when selecting a major.
The Conversations with Scholars Series itself has the potential to open some doors for students. We all have preconceived notions about particular majors or departments, whether or not they are for “math types” or “artsy types”. However the presenters always break those stereotypes! And participants can hear first-hand the type of work, research, and fun that can be found in their field.
As one librarian recommended, “Choose at least two lectures to attend – one from a discipline that might really be up your alley and then one that never in a million years would you be interested in – and I guarantee, you will be completely surprised at how interesting both presenters and presentations are!”
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Fall
Series Lineup:
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Monday,
September 16, 2002
2:30 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Pollak Library
Room 130
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College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Dr. Mohinder
Grewal, Electrical Engineering
"Global
Positioning System--GPS 101"
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Monday, October 14, 2002
2:30 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Pollak Library
Room 130
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College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Dr. Diane Clemens-Knott, Geological
Sciences
"Reconstructing Earth's past--Why are Californian dinosaurs so rare?"
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Monday, November 18, 2002
2:30 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Pollak Library
Room 130
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College of Business and Economics
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Monday,
December 2, 2002
2:30 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Pollak Library
Room 130
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College of the Arts
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Dr. Jim Volz, Theater and Dance
"The Amazing Adventures of the 21st Century Shakespeare"
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Monday, February 10, 2003
2:30 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Pollak Library
Room 130
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College of Human Development and Community Service
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Dr. C. Jessie Jones, Kinesiology
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Monday, March 17, 2003
2:30 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Pollak Library
Room 130
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Dr. Nancy Segal,
Psychology
"Twin Research and What It Tells Us About Human Behavior"
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Monday, April 14
, 2003
2:30 p.m. –
3:45 p.m.
Pollak Library
Room 130
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College of Communications
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Dr. Toya Wyatt, Speech Communications
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Faculty wishing to
promote this stimulating series are encouraged to:
- Mention the
"Conversations with Scholars" events in classes –
especially freshman-level courses (contact Rachael Clemens x7543 for
flyers).
- Consider taking a
class to one of the presentations – a great opportunity to inquire
about the writing and review process, variety within disciplines,
research tools and experiences, etc.
We hope you will be
able to join us for what promises to be a very interesting (and
approachable) event!
Rachael
Clemens
Reference & Instruction Librarian. |
