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Rebecca Schindler, Edwin L. Minar professor of classical research and director of the Honor Scholar Program
What’s in your workplace?
Photographs: I’ve a number of photos of my household, particularly my kids at completely different ages. I’m lucky that we’ve been capable of journey collectively and on my desk is a collection of pictures of Greek sanctuaries (Delphi, Corinth and the Parthenon) that I took on a DePauw Winter Time period course in 2020. On the wall above my desk is a collection of pictures that I took in Venice in 1990. They don’t seem to be notably good photos, however I used to be there with my greatest buddy from school and he or she framed them for me. On the time, I did not assume I might have the chance to journey in Europe once more.
Pupil initiatives: I train a course referred to as “Artwork and Textual content within the Historical Mediterranean World.” For the ultimate mission, college students can reproduce an historical monument, so long as it has each pictures and textual content. These two are a number of the greatest examples. Phrasikleia is a Greek kore from the sixth century BCE. She speaks to us by way of the inscription on her base: “Grave of Phrasikleia. I’ll without end be referred to as kore [virgin maiden]; the gods destined this title for me rather than marriage. Aristion of Poros made me.” Behind Phrasikleia is the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III. Carved within the ninth century BCE, it was found in 1846. It celebrates Shalmaneser’s navy conquests in reduction panels and Akkadian inscriptions. One panel names Jehu, the King of Israel on the time.
Reproduction Greek pottery: I’ve an assortment of replicas round my workplace. My favourite, nonetheless, is the amphora on my desk. Painted by Exekias within the late sixth century BCE, this scene reveals the legendary battle between the Greek hero Achilles and the Amazon queen, Penthesileia. In line with the parable, as Achilles thrust his spear into her throat, their eyes met, they usually fell in love.
Precise artifacts: On the shelf above my desk is a small oil lamp and single bronze coin from Israel. These got to me as a present many a few years in the past by a pricey buddy of our household. I’ve blended emotions about “possessing” precise artifacts as most international locations across the globe have nationwide patrimony legal guidelines (and I train a course on ethics and archaeology) however Israel is likely one of the few international locations that permits surplus archaeological supplies to be bought legally. Each the lamp and coin date to across the interval of the Jewish Revolt towards the Romans (ca. 70 C.E.).
Toys: I accumulate toys associated to archaeology and the traditional world. I’ve an Alexander the Nice motion determine and an Indiana Jones Mr. Potato Head, which I’ve by no means opened, however if you happen to push down on the highest of the field, he performs the Indiana Jones theme tune. On my final journey to Greece, I used to be at a relaxation cease alongside the freeway and the store was promoting Playmobil figures, together with the archaeologist set-up. I could not resist.
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College and Workers Information Roundup
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Chris White, professor of English and director of the Movie Research Program, was interviewed a couple of day within the lifetime of a author for the primary episode of Indiana Humanities’ “Write Now” collection.
Ben Hogan, director of educational operations, graduated from the Putnam County Leadership Academy Nov. 22.
Nipun Chopra ’06, assistant professor of biology, mentioned Alzheimer’s Illness within the Nov. 24 episode of the “Why Do I” podcast.
A monograph by Derek Ford, assistant professor of training research, titled “Marxism, Pedagogy, and the Common Mind: Past the Data Economic system” was reviewed Nov. 25 in Postdigital Science and Education.
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From My Perspective: Susan Anthony
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DePauw Theatre, together with the Division of Physics and Astronomy and the DePauw Ladies’s Heart, lately hosted a collection of occasions that celebrated ladies in science and the mixing of the humanities into science, expertise, engineering and math (STEM).
Susan Anthony, professor of communication and theatre, organized the occasions and directed the DePauw Theatre manufacturing of “Silent Sky,” which culminated the weeklong collection.
We requested her a number of questions on it.
What impressed you to coordinate the week of occasions?
The play “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson relates the lives and achievements of three real-life ladies who labored on the Harvard Observatory within the early twentieth century. Though these good ladies had been anticipated (and restricted) merely to file discoveries made by males, they themselves made discoveries so profound that they modified the sphere of astronomy without end. This story of those underestimated ladies of science as advised by way of a stay stage efficiency appeared a perfect alternative to contemplate the intersection of the Arts in STEM (or STE-A-M)!
Once I first determined to provide this play, I contacted Mary Kertzman, professor of physics and astronomy, Sarah Ryan, affiliate dean of pupil success and director of the Ladies’s Heart, and after a collection of conferences that included Jaye Beetem, technical director of the Inexperienced Heart for the Performing Arts, we determined to have fun the Arts in STEM and Ladies in Science by way of per week of occasions that may culminate in performances of the play.
Occasions included a public discuss by Dr. Kertzman in regards to the ladies of Harvard Observatory, a screening of the movie “Hidden Figures,” which highlighted the good ladies of the NASA area program, a lunch for college kids in science, our “STE-A-M Celebration” over lunchtime (that includes a pop-up planetarium, geoscience sandbox, digital music exhibit, poetry readings, music performances and astro-photography) and free tickets for the Friday night time efficiency of “Silent Sky,” with a panel dialogue of DePauw ladies science college following the efficiency. As well as, McKim Observatory was open to the general public in the course of the week. A number of of those occasions had been made doable by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant.
What’s the importance behind the (above) picture?
It was taken on stage after the Friday night time efficiency of the play which was devoted to Ladies in Science. The picture options the solid of the present – together with viewers members (college and college students) who proudly establish as Ladies in Science at DePauw. The school members within the entrance row are Bridget Gourley, Percy L. Julian professor of chemistry and biochemistry and dean of the college, Mary Kertzman, professor of physics and astronomy, and Sarah Mordan-McCombs, affiliate professor of biology. They participated in a panel dialogue, moderated by Melanie Finney, professor of communication and theatre and chair of the division, in regards to the challenges (nonetheless) dealing with ladies in science.
Will there be extra occasions like this?
This collaboration was such a optimistic expertise throughout that I might like to do it once more!
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Updates from the COVID-19 Mitigation Staff
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As you’ll have seen on the COVID-19 campus dashboard, there was an uptick in worker COVID-19 circumstances on campus. These circumstances all exist inside a confined cluster. The Mitigation Staff, Human Sources, DePauw Well being Wellness Heart and the Putnam County Well being Division are following all applicable protocols and offering route to the impacted people. There isn’t a change in campus standing on account of these circumstances. Please proceed to observe all mitigation measures together with masking, distancing and hand washing. |
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Booster COVID-19 photographs at the moment are out there to everybody 18 and older. To study extra and discover a vaccination location close to you, go to ourshot.in.gov. |
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As a reminder, we’re providing drop-in COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic people on a primary come first served foundation. Testing is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in Lilly 2029. People are restricted to testing as soon as per week. Please put on a masks irrespective of your vaccination standing and convey your DePauw ID. Anybody who’s experiencing signs of COVID-19 ought to contact their main healthcare supplier, which can be DePauw Well being Wellness Heart at 765-658-4555; drop-in testing just isn’t out there for symptomatic people. |
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Job power: Use ‘management capital’ to make sure free expression
The Tutorial Leaders Job Drive on Campus Free Expression – of which DePauw College President Lori White is a member – calls on faculties and universities to make use of their “management capital to help a tradition of free expression.” Read more.
Six seniors chosen for Orr fellowships
Six DePauw seniors have been chosen to hitch Orr Fellowship, a two-year, post-graduate program that locations high-achieving college students into full-time, paid jobs at firms or organizations in Indianapolis.
The seniors are Isabelle Beg, Maya Caldwell, Erika Marchant, Cesar Mendoza, Jenna Purichia and Anthony Treadaway. Read more.
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As college students are engaged on last analysis initiatives, keep in mind to ship them to the Library Analysis Spot within the Prevo Science Library. Our peer analysis consultants are there any time the library is open, prepared to assist develop a search technique, navigate databases and consider sources, in order that college students can greatest have interaction with their analysis query. Discover out extra methods to get library and analysis help at libanswers.depauw.edu.
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Faculty of Music Vacation Gala
Dec. 4, 7 p.m. and Dec. 5, 3 p.m.
Don’t miss movie-inspired performances by the DePauw College Bands, DePauw Choirs, DePauw Jazz Ensemble and DePauw Orchestra. Purchase tickets.
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Upcoming Vacation Gatherings
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Christmas Tree Lighting. Dec. 2, 7 p.m., in entrance of the Emison constructing (Admission) on Seminary St. Music and readings result in the countdown and lighting of the tree in celebration of the Christian seasons of Introduction and Christmas. Sizzling drinks and cookies can be served on the tented patio of The Inn. Contact Chaplain Beth Newton Watson for extra info. |
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Hanukkah Celebration. Dec. 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. within the CDI atrium. Take pleasure in conventional Hanukkah meals of latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (donuts), play dreidel and lightweight the menorah in celebration of the Jewish vacation of Hanukkah. Contact Lance daSilva for extra info. |
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Kwanzaa. Whereas college workplaces can be closed throughout Kwanzaa (Dec. 26-Jan. 1), take part a digital program that honors African heritage and tradition. Date and hyperlink forthcoming on the CDI web site and Instagram. Contact Joseph Harris for extra info. |
For an entire itemizing of occasions, go to Campus Labs.
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Annual Vacation Occasion, Dec. 5
The vacation occasion is for all College workers and retirees, their kids and grandchildren. Festivities embrace actions for kids, and an decoration for kids ages 12 and underneath and refreshments can be out there. Santa can be there for a photograph alternative with every baby Learn more.
IRS Publicizes 2022 Retirement Plan Limits
The IRS contribution limits for many members underneath age 50 are rising to $20,500 in 2022. The catch-up contribution restrict stays the identical at $6,500. Click here for an in depth chart. Workers who want to enhance their 403b contribution restrict for 2022 could log into the TIAA portal.
HSA Financial institution Empowerment Sequence – Dec. 3, 10 and 17
Be part of HSA Financial institution as they discover varied sides of well being financial savings accounts. From opening an HSA to studying the right way to absolutely maximize your account – this collection has precious info for you. Learn more.
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