Fall 2004 Research Dinners
We are pleased to announce an excellent line-up of speakers and topics scheduled for Research Dinners in Fall 2004. Each dinner is an opportunity for a faculty member to present his/her research and discuss it with faculty colleagues from all areas of the university in an informal context. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with wine and light snacks, followed by dinner and a brief presentation accompanied by questions and discussion. The event usually ends by 8:30 p.m. All Research Dinners are held in the Underwood Room of the Coates University Center. Seating is limited; interested faculty should make a reservation by calling Carmen Garza (x8204).
Thursday, September 9
Luis Murillo (Religion): “Mexican Catholic: U.S. Citizens”
This presentation summarizes Dr. Murillo’s research from the last two summers on the impact of migration on popular Catholic practice in rural central Mexico. Focusing on the small parish of Coeneo, Michoacan, the talk will summarize how marriage and baptism ceremonies have changed over the last twenty years as the majority of residents now spend most of their lives in the United States in such areas as Chicago, Los Angeles, and Idaho. In addition, there will be plenty of photos for those thinking of visiting this beautiful part of Mexico that is filled with colonial cities and towns.
Tuesday, October 5
Christine Drennon
(Urban Studies / Sociology & Anthropology): “Unequal Education on an Uneven Playing Field”Thursday, November 4
Paula Hertel
(Psychology): “How Cognitive Science Informs our Understanding of Depression”Wednesday, December 1
Wen Xing
(Modern Languages and Literatures): “Graphic Interpretation of Early Chinese Divination”