PROFESSORS GAGNON, HILL, MORFEI, AND MUÑOZ attended a workshop at the University of Buffalo titled, "Polishing the Chain," which was sponsored by the Native American Consortium at SUNY- Fredonia. What we learned included, what is important for the recruitment, retention, and success of Native American college students, the roles of traditional knowledge and culture, and approaches to teaching and learning which support resilience.

PILAR GREENWOOD’s children’s play, "Los Tlacuaches y el Coyote" (The Prairie Dogs and the Tlacuaches) has been accepted for publication in the Venezuelan journal, Centromolinos, Volume II No 3, November 2004. Her short article entitled, "Teatro Chico: Cuentos multiculturales latinoamericanos, adoptados para el teatro infantile," is also published in the same volume and number of Centromolinos. This information can be accessed electronically by visiting the following website: http//www.infoaragon.net/servicios/blogs/teatrinviajero/

CYNTHIA J. KOEPP has been invited to give a paper at an international interdisciplinary conference entitled, "Education and Culture in the Long Eighteenth Century (1688-1832)," that will take place at Homerton College of Cambridge University, Cambridge, U.K., September 8-11, 2005.   She will talk about the pedagogy and publishing success of the early French anthropologist Louis-François Jauffret.  Known primarily for his work with deft mute children (notably the Wild Boy of Averyron), Jauffret was also the author of many popular children's books and magazines--several of which were translated and printed by William Godwin and his daughter Mary Godwin (Shelley).  Recently, Professor Koepp learned that she was selected for inclusion in the latest edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers that appeared in October 2004.

TUKUMBI LUMUMBA-KASONGO reviewed Margaret C. Lee's book entitled, The Political Economy of Regionalism in Southern Africa, Cape Town, South Africa: University of Capetown Press and Boulder, Co, U.S.A: Lynner Rienner Publishers, 2003; 314 pages, with Appendixes, Indexes, and References; paperback. The extensive review was published in the Journal of African and Asian Studies 3.3-4 (2004). Professor Lumumba-Kasongo, since September 2004, has accepted the invitation to serve as a Member of Scientific Committee of the Revue Camerounaise de Sociologie et Anthropologie published by Presses Universitaires de Yaoundé in Cameroon.

The National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs asked LAURA MCCLUSKY to write a "program spotlight" article about the Activist Symposium for their newsletter "Concepts and Connections." This newsletter is read by administrators and faculty who are interested in developing programs that encourage student leadership. The article will be published in the December issue of newsletter. The Symposium is getting attention outside of Wells!

Victoria Muñoz gave a talk and workshop on Latina identity titled, "Fabulous Resistance: Carmen Miranda, Sylvia Rivera, and Latinidad," for the Latina Alumnae Conference at Mount Holyoke College.

CAROL AND ARNOLD SHILEPSKY are among the inventors listed on Patent 6,820,062, Product Information System, which was issued on November 16, 2004, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The invention uses artificial intelligence to present advertising and product information to grocery shoppers, based on shopper choices and history.

On, December 4, the Wells Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of CRAWFORD THOBURN, presented a concert at the Morgan Opera House as a part of the "Christmas In Aurora" celebration. On December 5, the college choral ensembles presented their annual Holiday Concert in Barler Recital Hall. The audience contributed a sizeable amount of canned and dried food, which has been donated to the Cayuga-Seneca Food Pantry.

MUIN UDDIN was an invited delegate at the International Educators Workshop and Conference organized by the Denmark’s International Study (DIS) Program, held in Denmark and Sweden during November 30 – December 4, 2004. The meetings covered a variety of topics including global business environment and strategy, international politics and foreign policy, immigration and integration, health care in Europe, socioeconomic and cultural affairs, and a host of other contemporary issues. On November 30, Professor Uddin participated in several sessions including "Current Issues in Danish and International Politics" held at the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) in Copenhagen, "Living with the Danes: Practical and Cultural Issues" held at DIS, and "Denmark Today: Danish Political System, Culture and Society, and Foreign Policy" held at the University of Copenhagen. On December 1, he was a participant and discussant for a session, entitled, "Environmental Business Strategy and Sustainable Development" held at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) in University of Lund, Sweden. On December 2 and 3, Professor Uddin participated in sessions and roundtable discussions entitled, "Immigration, Integration and Danish Identity," "The Enlargement of the EU: The Copenhagen Negotiations," "Communicating Across Borders: Intercultural Communication," "Migration and Minorities in Europe," "Health Care in Scandinavia," and "DIS’ Identity: Institutional, Academic, Pedagogical." As director of Wells’ study-abroad program at DIS, Professor Uddin acquired first-hand knowledge and understanding about the academic programs, quality assurance system, and pedagogical aspects of DIS as a result of his weeklong on-site attendance at the conference.