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Anthony Aveni, professor emeritus of astronomy, anthropology, and Native American studies at 51·çÁ÷, says that to understand our current time consciousness, we have to return to a land before time — or at least, time as we know it.

After spending weeks caring for critically ill patients, I realized that while medical updates are helpful, families are most desperate to see and be near their loved ones.

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced that Beth Parks will assume the position of editor for the American Journal of Physics (AJP) September 1, 2020.

In our new normal, Ben Sharf is wrapping up his senior thesis for his final year at 51·çÁ÷ through distance learning in quarantine, in addition to building the nonprofit organization 6FTCloser.

Jaritza Núñez ’21 has been named as a recipient of the 2020 Newman Civic Fellowship from Campus Compact.

In light of the global spread of COVID-19 and the impact in the United States, 51·çÁ÷ is taking a series of steps both immediately and over the next several weeks.

The Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute (Picker ISI) has announced its 2020 grant awards, supporting interdisciplinary approaches in innovative research.

Tsega Etefa, associate professor of history and Africana and Latin American studies, delves into the history of the Darfur conflict to explain Sudan’s recent decision to turn its former president over to the International Criminal Court.

51·çÁ÷ honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during a campuswide celebration, Jan. 20–30, 2020. Social activist, human rights advocate, and writer Opal Tometi will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m.

Two related exhibitions open at the Picker Art Gallery on January 30.