Convocation: David Helvarg

13 February 2004

In his most recent book Blue Frontier – Saving America’s Living Seas, environmental journalist David Helvarg examines the people and institutions that most directly impact our oceans, from the U.S. Navy to the oil industry, industrial developers and fisheries. He also profiles what he calls “The Seaweed Rebellion,” scientists and activists committed to restoring and sustaining the ocean.

Convocation: Ghafar Lakanwal

7 November 2003

The title of his presentation is “Sharing Diversity: The Story of an Afghan Immigrant.”

Convocation: Kevin Pettit and Stephanie Cunningham

31 October 2003

The title of their presentation is “Why I Hit Bruce with a Rock: Lessons We’ve Learned about Disability, Accessibility and the ADA Law.

Convocation: George Crumb

10 October 2003

The music of the award winning contemporary composer George Crumb is a rich blend of new and innovative techniques.

Convocation: Noel Malcolm

3 October 2003

One of the most remarkable and versatile scholar-journalists currently at work, Noel Malcolm is the author of several books on the Balkans.

Convocation: Richard Rodriguez

26 September 2003

The title of his presentation is “Has Anyone Seen a Hispanic?”

Opening Convocation: MN Govenor Tim Pawlenty

15 September 2003

Opening Convocation with Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota.

Convocation: Honors Convocation 2003

30 May 2003

The Honors Convocation lecture will be presented by Jerry Mohrig, Herman and Gertrude Mosier Stark Professor in the Natural Sciences.

Convocation: Ronald Green & Rebecca Dresser

23 May 2003

Convocation: Ronald Green & Rebecca Dresser on May 25th, 2003.

Convocation: Maxine Hong Kingston

16 May 2003

Award-winning author Maxine Hong Kingston presents an historical overview of Chinese immigration to the United States.