| Vol XXXIII No. 19 |
Friday, September 17, 1999 |
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Studying in the shadows Graduate students thrive on research at undergrad-focused institution
CHRISTINE KRALY
Known more for pep rallies than post-docs, Notre Dame has been associated with undergraduate education since its inception. As a result, graduate research often goes unnoticed. However, there are nearly 1,500 graduate students on campus working, studying and researching every day. ... [more]
Profs: Long-term costs of conflict are unclear
MIKE ROMANCHEK
As the United Nations prepares to send an Australian-led peacekeeping force to East Timor, the independence of the Indonesian territory is still uncertain, and the long-term ramifications of the event are even more so, Notre Dame government professors said. On Aug. ... [more]
East Timor activist discusses the conflict
KATE STEER
East Timor activist Kristen Sundall talked with a group of students yesterday about her experiences in the province and the recent atrocities there. The talk, sponsored by Pax Christi, began with a video made by British freelance journalist John Pilger ... [more]
Koppel: Technology is changing news industry rapidly
LAURA ROMPF and MAUREEN SMITHE
The face of journalism is changing due to continuing technological advancements, "Nightline" anchor and managing editor Ted Koppel told a packed the Hesburgh Library Auditorium Thursday. Over his 36 years in television news, Koppel said, his experiences have evolved due to ... [more]
Justice Kennedy talks to London students about U.S. law
ANNE MARIE MATTINGLY
The interest of American citizens in their Constitution and the legal system based upon it is unique among world countries, said Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy in a lecture Thursday to Notre Dame students in London. "Americans [during the Revolutionary War] ... [more]
Burns named scientist of the year
LAURA ROMPF
The Geological Society of America recently named Peter Burns, associate professor of civil engineering and geological sciences at Notre Dame, its 1999 young scientist of the year. This award is given annually to someone 35 years of age or younger for ... [more]
Soisson receives top Alumni Assoc. award
Special to The Observer
Richard Soisson, a 1950 University of Notre Dame graduate from Kalamazoo, Mich., will receive the Notre Dame Alumni Association's Harvey G. Foster Award for distinugished civic and athletic endeavors. He will be honored at a dinner at the Morris Inn today ... [more]
Reynolds analyzes smooth '99 South African elections
CHRIS DESBARRES
Despite the lingering effects of decades of apartheid, South Africans this summer enjoyed a smooth transition of power to new president Thabo Mbeki, assistant government professor Andrew Reynolds said on Thursday. The June election was South Africa's first since 1994, when ... [more]
SMC faculty earn promotions
NICOLE HADDAD
A number of Saint Mary's faculty members have been granted promotions for the 1999-2000 school year. Toni Barstis of the chemistry and physics department has been promoted to associate professor and given tenure. Dale Banks, in the education department, has been ... [more]
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