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Climate change, the energy crisis, global pandemics, nuclear proliferation—many of the most urgent problems of the 21st century require science-based solutions. Yet Americans are paying less and less attention to scientists, and the disconnect between the scientific community and mainstream culture grows wider every day. Chris Mooney—senior correspondent for The American Prospect magazine and author […]

Goucher College’s Roxana Cannon Arsht ’35 Center for Ethics and Leadership is presenting “Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence,” a talk by internationally known psychologist Daniel Goleman on Thursday, April 18, at 8 p.m. in the Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum. This event is open to the public, but tickets are required for all attendees.

The President’s Office is proud to announce the Spring 2013 Innovation Grant winners. For 15 years, the Innovation Grant Program has provided seed money to implement many exciting and effective campus projects proposed by Goucher students, faculty, and staff. Past projects include Goucher’s recycling and composting initiatives, an expansion of the college’s e-book collection, a

Internationally known interdisciplinary artist Hasan Elahi will present “Embracing ‘Big Brother’” on Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m. in Goucher College’s Kelley Lecture Hall. Elahi will discuss his projects and recent encounters with “Big Brother”—beginning with a 2002 detainment in the Detroit airport after being falsely suspected of hoarding explosives. After this encounter, Elahi began

Twenty-eight percent of Maryland residents indicate the economy is the most important issue facing the state today. Another 13 percent say the most important issue is taxes, followed by 10 percent saying it is education and gun control, respectively. Perceptions of State Government and Officials Citizens were divided on their opinions toward Maryland Governor Martin

The Goucher Poll asked citizens for their perspectives regarding the job approval and favorability ratings of President Barack Obama, senators Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski, and the U.S. Congress. Citizens also were asked their opinions about the sequester and their trust in the federal government. Favorability and Job Approval Ratings Fifty-six percent of Marylanders have

Goucher College has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which highlights the role colleges and universities play in solving community problems by recognizing institutions that achieve meaningful, measureable outcomes in the communities they serve. The initiative, launched in 2006, celebrates the transformative power and volunteer spirit that exists within the

Goucher College’s Peace Studies Program is hosting a three-part “What Works: Best Practices in Peacebuilding” series. These presentations will center on the practical aspects of collaboration, cooperation, research, analysis, and communication as they relate to peacebuilding. All talks are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Anthony Harris ’13 at anhar001@mail.goucher.edu. Marisela

In From My Mind, a new art exhibit at Goucher College, Baltimore-area artist Hal Stebbing shows large-scale acrylic and pencil landscapes and portraits. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, runs in the Lenrow Gallery on the fourth floor of Goucher’s Athenaeum from Tuesday, February 26, to mid-March. An artist’s reception will

Goucher College is celebrating Black Heritage Month with this series of events, performances, and talks designed to honor African American achievement: Film Screening of Save the Last Dance Tuesday, February 5 7 p.m., Kelley Lecture Hall Sara Johnson (played by Julia Stiles) moves to Chicago to live with her estranged father after her mother is