Clarkson's calendar

Knight Fest 2012 Spring

03 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Student Center Multipurpose room
Friday, February 3, 9am – Sunday, February 5, 2012, 6pm

League of Legends/Starcraft 2 Tournaments + LAN PARTY ALL WEEKEND LONG!

More info: www.facebook.com…

Ice Carnival

04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Saturday, February 11, 2012

Sponsored by IFC/Panhel, Residence Life, and Student Life & Engagement.

Ice Ball 2012

05 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Cheel Barben Rooms
Saturday, February 4, 9pm – Sunday, February 5, 2012, 1:30am

Clarkson Amateur Radio Club (K2CC) Weekly Meeting

07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Graham Hall Basement, Room 007
Monday, February 6, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Controlling DNA Translocation Through a Semiconductor Membrane

07 Feb 2012 14:45:00 GMT

CAMP 176
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 9:45 – 10:45am

Presenter: Maria Gracheva, Department of Physics, Clarkson University

First Tuesday's Mixer for Faculty & Staff

07 Feb 2012 20:40:00 GMT

Bar 9 in Student Center
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3:40 – 6pm

All faculty & Staff are invited to stop by Bar 9 (next to Java City in the Student Center) for a complimentary beverage and light snacks anytime between 3:40pm and 6pm. Call 268-4483 for more information. This is a great way to informally meet colleagues and learn more about what is happening across campus.

Media artist, John G. Rives, to present at Clarkson

07 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

The Student Forum
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Rives designs interactive narratives for grown-ups. Part poet, part storyteller, Rives offers audiences uniquely intelligent and creative entertainment—too impossible to categorize.

For his avid use of technology, he’s been called "the first 2.0 poet," incorporating images, video, and text—often of audience members or the venue itself—with tremendous ease and effect.

Flat pages can't contain Rives' storytelling, even when paper is his medium. He's a paper engineer and designer. The pop-up books he creates for children unfold with surprise: The Christmas Pop-Up Present expands to reveal moving parts, hidden areas and miniature booklets inside.

He has made multiple appearances at the TED Conference and has published several pop-up books for children. He co-hosted the television special 'Ironic Iconic America' with Tommy Hilfiger, discussing how pop culture has influenced American tastes and styles.

While English is his native language, he is also fluent in American Sign Language, Latin, Ancient Greek and speaks conversational French.

Orchestra Rehearsal

08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hamlin-Powers Classroom
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Contact: CUorch@clarkson.edu

Relay for Life Captain's Meeting

08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CUSA Office 121
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7 – 8pm

We will be sharing information about how to sign up, what to expect at Relay for Life, fundraising ideas, and captain's responsibilities.

Coffee House and Poetry Jam for Clarkson students facilitated by Rives, a performance poet himself.

08 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Multipurpose Rooms A-C
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

John G. Rives is a performance poet, storyteller, and author and the 2004 National Poetry Slam winner. He has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and on multiple seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam and was a member of the Def Poetry international tour group.

On stage, his poems burst in many directions, too, exposing multiple layers and unexpected treats: childhood memories, grown-up humor, notions of love and lust, of what is lost forever and of what's still out there waiting to unfold.

Some of his most well-known performances on Def Poetry Jam include a story about poetry in the deaf community, a description of his post-coital bliss, and the performance "Dirty Talk" about what people say during sex.

For information about the Poetry Jam contest where CU students can win cash prizes, contact spectrum@clarkson.edu.

Clarkson Theatre Company General Body Meeting

09 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Snell 169
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Formula SAE Weekly Meeting

09 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

CAMP Building in Shop Area
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8 – 9pm

"How to Manage Effective Meetings" with Karen Warren

09 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Multi-Purpose Rooms A&B, Student Center
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6 – 7pm

Collegiate Leadership Coaching Professional Development Event

NJ Devils vs. St. Louis Blues

10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7 – 11pm

Come out and enjoy a NJ Devils game with Clarkson Alumni in February! Join us on Thursday, February 9th they Devils play the St. Louis Blues, who bring to town Clarkson's own Kent Huskins '01! The game begins at 7:00pm and we've secured 20 tickets.

Our exclusive deal offers a 100-level ticket valued at $52 plus a $10 food-beverage card all for the low price of just $35 per person!

Chapter: New Jersey
Contact Name: Diana Buro '05
Contact Email: diana.m.buro@gmail.com
Cost: $35.00
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

“Polymers incorporating N-alkyl urea peptoids: Self-assembled aggregates, step-growth polymers and polymer conjugates”

10 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT

212 B.H. Snell Hall
Friday, February 10, 2012, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Professor Neil Ayres
Department of Chemistry
The University of Cincinnati

will speak on

“Polymers incorporating N-alkyl urea peptoids: Self-assembled aggregates, step-growth polymers and polymer conjugates.”

Abstract: N-alkyl urea peptoids are oligomeric biomimetic molecules that can be thought of as hybrids between oligoureas, N-acyl glycines (peptoids) and 2-γ peptides. By virtue of their iterative synthesis strategy a wide variety of functional side chains can be incorporated and the urea functionality facilitates hydrogen bonding leading to self-assembly properties. This presentation will detail the use of N-alkyl urea peptoids as functional oligomers for conjugation to controlled molecular weight polymers, as monomers for step growth polymerization leading to molecular brushes, and their ability to form self-assembled fibers. The controlled polymers are prepared using reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization, allowing the formation of block copolymers comprising a range of functional monomers. It is anticipated that the polymer conjugates will have a range of applications, including as therapeutics.

Women's Basketball vs. Vassar College

10 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Alumni Gymnasium
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Men's Hockey vs Princeton

11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cheel Arena
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Women's Hockey at Princeton

11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, February 10, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Men's Basketball vs. Vassar College

11 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Alumni Gymnasium
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Late Knight Karaoke

11 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum/Bar 9
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10pm – 12am

Sponsored by Student Life & Engagement

More info: www.facebook.com…

Women's Basketball vs. Bard College

11 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Alumni Gymnasium
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Men's Basketball vs. Bard College

11 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Alumni Gymnasium
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 4pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Women's Hockey at Quinnipiac

11 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 4pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Men's Hockey vs Quinnipiac

12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cheel Arena
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

ESL - English as a Second Language Classes - FREE!

14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2/13 CFC Potsdam @ 7pm
2/20 @ 7pm
2/27 @ 7pm
3/5 @ 7pm
3/12 BREAK-No ESL Class
3/19 @ 7pm
3/26 @ 7pm
4/2 @ 7pm
4/9 BREAK-No ESL Class
4/16 @ 7pm
4/23 FINAL ESL Class- @ 7pm
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7pm

FREE ESL Class taught by a certified English teacher.

Contact: Jamie Sinclair jamiesinclair@gmail.com or Joe Boyle (Director) at 315.268.0817 joetherock@gmail.com
More info: www.cfconline.org…

Clarkson Amateur Radio Club (K2CC) Weekly Meeting

14 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Graham Hall Basement, Room 007
Monday, February 13, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Faculty & Staff Valentine's Day Lunch Buffet

14 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Barben Room, Cheel Campus Center
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:30am – 1pm

Take a break & enjoy a nice meal for Valentine's Day!
Spouses, Friends, and Family are welcome
$9.99 / person - All you care to eat
Please RSVP by Feb 13th to Alice Hewey: heweyam@clarkson.edu.
Cash, Credit Card & Declining Balance Accepted.

Menu includes:
Mixed Field Greens with Strawberries, Toasted Almonds & Balsamic
Roasted Vegetable Display with Saffron Aioli
Wild Rice Salad with Dried Fruits
Soft Rolls with Cabot Butter
Grilled Chicken Breast with Lavender
Cheese Tortellini Primavera with Basil Pesto
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Char Grilled Flank Steak Carved to Order
Maple Carrots
Warm Belgian Chocolate Ganache with fresh fruit & sweets for dipping

Orchestra Rehearsal

15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hamlin-Powers Classroom
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Contact: CUorch@clarkson.edu

"The Iroquois Confederacy: America's First Democracy?"

16 Feb 2012 00:15:00 GMT

La Casbah, 6 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13699
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:15 – 8:45pm

The Iroquois Confederacy: America's First Democracy?

In the western tradition ancient Greece is famed as the birthplace of democracy. But several sources, not to mention the Iroquois themselves, point to their Confederacy and its Great Law as a "home grown" democracy. And Ben Franklin agreed with them.

Join Susan Stebbins, SUNY Potsdam Professor of Anthropology, as she discusses archaeological and ethnographic information about the Iroquois in the area, Ontario, and Quebec, their cultural traditions, and the impact of the Confederacy on the relations between the Iroquois and the establishment of the United States.

Contact: Daniel ben Avraham
More info: sciencecafe@clarkson.edu

The Iroquois Confederacy: America's First Democracy?

16 Feb 2012 00:15:00 GMT

La Casbah Restaurant (2nd floor)
6 Elm St.
Potsdam, New York
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:15 – 9:15pm

In the western tradition, ancient Greece is famed as the birthplace of democracy. But several sources, not to mention the Iroquois themselves, point to their Confederacy and its Great Law as a "home grown" democracy. And Ben Franklin agreed with them.

Join Susan Stebbins, SUNY Potsdam Professor of Anthropology, as she discusses archaeological and ethnographic information about the Iroquois in the area, Ontario, and Quebec, their cultural traditions, and the impact of the Confederacy on the relations between the Iroquois and the establishment of the United States.

Contact: Daniel ben-Avraham,Physics Dept.(315) 268-2378 (Office)
More info: clarkson.edu…

Clarkson Theatre Company General Body Meeting

16 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Snell 169
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Formula SAE Weekly Meeting

16 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

CAMP Building in Shop Area
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Third Thursday's Faculty & Staff Coffee Hour

16 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Java City / Bar 9 in Student Center
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:30 – 8:50am

On the third Thursday of the month, all faculty and staff are invited to stop by Java City for a complimentary coffee or tea anytime between 7:30 and 9 a.m.

The Third Thursday Coffee Hour gives all employees a chance to get together informally, especially if you have trouble making it to the First Tuesday afternoon mixers.

Graduate Business Programs Winter Reception

17 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Friday, February 17, 2012, 4pm

Clarkson University cordially invites you to the Graduate Business Programs Winter Reception. During our reception, you will have an opportunity to learn more about our unique graduate programs along with the opportunity to meet faculty and staff as well as current students. You will also take a tour of campus and attend a Clarkson University men's Division 1 hockey game! Activities will begin at 4:00 P.M.

Call us toady to find out more information or to RSVP!

RSVP by February 10, 2012.

Location: Clarkson Campus
Contact Name: Patricia Perrier
Contact Phone Number: 315-268-6613
Contact Email: pperrier@clarkson.edu

Men's Hockey vs Cornell

18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cheel Arena
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Women's Hockey at Cornell

18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, February 17, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Women's Hockey at Colgate

18 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Saturday, February 18, 2012, 4pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Albany Devils vs. Penguins

19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Times Union Center
Albany, NY
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7 – 10pm

Join Clarkson Alumni along with their families for a night of Albany Devils hockey! On Saturday night, February 18 the Devils play the Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins at 7:00 pm at the Times Union Center.

Tickets are available for just $14 each. Register now to be a part of the fun!

Chapter: Capitol District
Contact Name: David Tromp '97
Contact Email: tromp@clarksonalumni.com
Cost: $14.00 Hockey Tickets
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

Men's Hockey vs Colgate

19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cheel Arena
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Norwood United Methodist Church Monthly Soup Luncheon

19 Feb 2012 16:15:00 GMT

8 Prospect St
Norwood NY
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:15am – 1:15pm

Free will soup luncheon, everyone welcome

ESL - English as a Second Language Classes - FREE!

21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2/13 CFC Potsdam @ 7pm
2/20 @ 7pm
2/27 @ 7pm
3/5 @ 7pm
3/12 BREAK-No ESL Class
3/19 @ 7pm
3/26 @ 7pm
4/2 @ 7pm
4/9 BREAK-No ESL Class
4/16 @ 7pm
4/23 FINAL ESL Class- @ 7pm
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7pm

FREE ESL Class taught by a certified English teacher.

Contact: Jamie Sinclair jamiesinclair@gmail.com or Joe Boyle (Director) at 315.268.0817 joetherock@gmail.com
More info: www.cfconline.org…

Clarkson Amateur Radio Club (K2CC) Weekly Meeting

21 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Graham Hall Basement, Room 007
Monday, February 20, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Department of Chemical and Biomoleculer Engineering Seminar

21 Feb 2012 14:45:00 GMT

CAMP 176
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 9:45am

Title of Presentation to be determined.

Presenter: Alejandro Rey, Department of Chemical Engineering, McGill University

Orchestra Rehearsal

22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hamlin-Powers Classroom
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Contact: CUorch@clarkson.edu

Clarkson Theatre Company General Body Meeting

23 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Snell 169
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Formula SAE Weekly Meeting

23 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

CAMP Building in Shop Area
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Clarkson University Laser Tag Tournament Kickoff

24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7pm

Registration will take place at this event. Teams of four register to take part in the event. Registration fee is $20 per team. Teams do not need to be members of Clarkson University Laser Tag.

Contact: Ethan Miller - millere@clarkson.edu, Makayla Anson - ansonm@clarkson.edu, Bailey O'Reilly - oreillybh@clarkson.edu
More info: www.clarksonlasertag.com

Les Miserables

24 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Crouse Hinds Theater
421 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Join fellow Clarkson alumni for this brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISERABLES!

Seats are located in Balcony rows A-F.

While there is no formal pre-theater dinner planned, please take a moment and let us know if you're interested in getting together with the group prior to the show for dinner and/or drinks. We'll contact everyone who shows interest with details closer to the event date.

Chapter: Central NY
Contact Name: Lindsay Hoffman '07
Contact Email: hoffman.lindsay@gmail.com
Cost: $48.00
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Physics

24 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Friday, February 24, 2012

CAMP 176

4:00 PM
Friday, February 24, 2012, 4 – 5:30pm

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Physics

Center for Innovative Device Technologies Colloquium

Memory Circuit Elements: Properties and Applications

Prof. Yuriy V. Pershin

Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of South Carolina

Abstract: I will start with considering spin memory effects in semiconductors. In particular, when current flows through a semiconductor/ferromagnet junction, the device resistance acquires memory since it depends on the state and history of the system. I will thus demonstrate that certain semiconductor spintronics devices belong to a broad class of memory circuit elements including memory resistive (memristive), memory capacitive (memcapacitive) and memory inductive (meminductive) systems. Recently, a number of experimental structures exhibiting memory properties have been identified showing that these memory circuit elements can offer completely new functionalities for both information processing and analog electronics. I will discuss several emerging experimental realizations of systems with memory and their applications ranging from biologically-inspired circuits to neuromorphic and cellular computing.

Friday, February 24, 2012

CAMP 176

4:00 PM

Presenter: Prof. Yuriy V. Pershin
Contact: Vladimir Privman

Men's Hockey at Dartmouth

25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Thompson Arena
South Park St.
Hanover, NH 03755
Friday, February 24, 2012, 7 – 10pm

Join alumni from New Hampshire and come cheer on the Golden Knights men's hockey team as they battle Dartmouth!

Chapter: New Hampshire
Contact Name: Suzann Couts
Contact Email: scouts@clarkson.edu
Cost: $10.00
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

Men's Hockey at Dartmouth

25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, February 24, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Nate Staniforth - Comedian

25 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Friday, February 24, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Late Knight Geeks Trivia Challenge

25 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Friday, February 24, 2012, 10pm – 12am

Sponsored by Student Life & Engagement

More info: www.facebook.com…

Bumper Cars on Ice

25 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Lakeshore Hockey Arena
123 Ling Road
Rochester, NY 14612
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 11am – 1pm

Come join Clarkson alumni, families & friends of all ages for our 6th annual Bumper Cars on Ice event! Just think of it...the thrill of bumper cars with the fun of an ice rink!

On Saturday, February 25 beginning at 11am, we have an hour of ice time, with pizza and beverages to follow. Please arrive a little early to get suited up so we make the most out of our ice time! No special equipment is necessary but please be sure to dress warmly. Feel free to bring games or activities for the party room afterward, we will have plenty of time to be social.

Chapter: Rochester
Contact Name: Bill Jeffers '01
Contact Email: loudguy@clarksonalumni.com
Cost: $15.00/person - children 5 and under are free
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

Binghamton Senators - Clarkson Alumni in BSENS SkyBox!

25 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
1 Stuart Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:30 – 9:30pm

The Senators Arena Club is available for dinner prior to the game where you can join Merwyn for some great pub food and drinks. If you are interested, plan on being at the Arena Club by 5:30 pm so you can enjoy dinner prior to heading to the Sky Box for the game. The Arena Club is located on the 3rd floor of the Binghamton Arena. Food at the Club is not included but they can set up separate dinner checks for everyone.
Cost to attend this event is $30 per person and tickets can be purchased online. Price includes admission to the game and box pass, plus game time snacks and drinks, so secure your spot now!
Hockey ticket only is $16.00!

Chapter: Binghamton
Contact Name: Merwyn Jones '77
Contact Email: merwyn@clarksonalumni.com
Cost: $30.00 dinner/ticket; $16.00 ticket only
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

Men's Hockey at Harvard

26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bright Hockey Center
79 N. Harvard St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7 – 10pm

The game starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each! Before the game, join us once again at Tommy Doyle's located at 96 Winthrop St, Cambridge starting at 5pm!

Although there is no cost to attend the pre-game event other than your own food and beverage, we do ask that you complete the RSVP so the bar can be prepared for our crowd!

Chapter: Boston
Contact Name: Ron Ayers '02
Contact Email: ronayers@clarksonalumni.com
Cost: $10.00
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

Men's Hockey at Harvard

26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7pm

More info: www.clarksonathletics.com…

Rob O'Reilly -Comedian

26 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8 – 9pm

ESL - English as a Second Language Classes - FREE!

28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2/13 CFC Potsdam @ 7pm
2/20 @ 7pm
2/27 @ 7pm
3/5 @ 7pm
3/12 BREAK-No ESL Class
3/19 @ 7pm
3/26 @ 7pm
4/2 @ 7pm
4/9 BREAK-No ESL Class
4/16 @ 7pm
4/23 FINAL ESL Class- @ 7pm
Monday, February 27, 2012, 7pm

FREE ESL Class taught by a certified English teacher.

Contact: Jamie Sinclair jamiesinclair@gmail.com or Joe Boyle (Director) at 315.268.0817 joetherock@gmail.com
More info: www.cfconline.org…

Clarkson Amateur Radio Club (K2CC) Weekly Meeting

28 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Graham Hall Basement, Room 007
Monday, February 27, 2012, 8 – 9pm

"American Uprising," author Dan Rasmussen to speak at Clarkson

28 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Multipurpose Rooms A-C
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:30 – 7:30pm

American Uprising is the untold story of America’s largest slave revolt. American Uprising is the riveting and long-neglected story of this elaborate plot, the rebel army’s dramatic march on the city and its shocking conclusion. No North American slave revolt—not Gabriel Prosser, not Denmark Vesey, not Nat Turner—has rivaled the scale of this rebellion either in terms of the number of the slaves involved or in terms of the number who were killed.

Through groundbreaking original research, Daniel Rasmussen offers a window into the young expansionist country, illuminating the early history of New Orleans and providing new insight into the path to the Civil War, and the slave revolutionaries who fought and died while standing up against injustice. This book represents a significant contribution to African American history and the struggle for civil rights in this country.

At Harvard, Rasmussen focused on studying slavery and the American South. He won the History and Literature sophomore essay prize for his essay on American expansion in Florida. His junior year, he began work on the 1811 German Coast Uprising–the largest slave revolt in American history. Over the next two years, Rasmussen performed research in New Orleans, Washington, DC, and Massachussetts, digging up letters, traveler’s narratives, naval records, court records, planter statements of accounts, and newspaper articles—anything that would help provide insight into the revolt. In order to piece together this broad assortment of fragmentary evidence, Rasmussen built two databases with information about each slave and their actions in the revolt. Using these databases and his wide collection of primary and secondary sources, he constructed a rich, multi—layered history that brought the slave revolt to life.

Rasmussen’s thesis won the Kathryn Ann Huggins Prize, the Perry Miller Prize and the Thomas Temple Hoopes Prize, Harvard’s top undergraduate academic honor. The thesis is the basis for Rasmussen’s first book, American Uprising: The Untold Story of America’s Largest Slave Revolt.

Daniel Rasmussen was born and raised in Washington, DC, where he attended St. Albans School. In high school, Rasmussen became passionate about investigative journalism. He led his high school paper to become the first private school winner of the national Journalism Education Association’s Impact Award for student journalism that makes a difference in the community. He spent every summer working for his local weekly, The Current, covering local politics at the grassroots level. In 2005, the Maryland—Delaware—DC Press Foundation named Rasmussen high school journalist of the year. He also spent a summer working for Roll Call newspaper on Capitol Hill. In addition to journalism, Rasmussen was a national medalist in rowing and was named a Washington Post All—Met athlete.

This event is co-sponsored by NSBE, the National Society of Black Engineers.

Orchestra Rehearsal

29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hamlin-Powers Classroom
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Contact: CUorch@clarkson.edu

Clarkson Theatre Company General Body Meeting

01 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Snell 169
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Formula SAE Weekly Meeting

01 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

CAMP Building in Shop Area
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Late Knight Movie: "50/50"

03 Mar 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Friday, March 2, 2012, 10pm – 12am

Sponsored by Student Life & Engagement

More info: www.facebook.com…

Late Knight Movie: "Attack the Block"

03 Mar 2012 04:30:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Friday, March 2, 11:30pm – Saturday, March 3, 2012, 1:30am

More info: www.facebook.com…

Titus Mountain Day Trip

03 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Titus Mountain
215 Johnson Road
Malone, NY 12953
Saturday, March 3, 2012

Come join alumni and friends for a day of skiing at Titus Mountain, located approximately 15 minutes from the center of Malone, NY. Titus is a great location for family fun, beginner skiers, and those seasoned on the slopes. Want to spend the whole day - food can be purchased at Titus's snack bar or you may bring your own food.

Follow registration link for more information regarding lift ticket and ski rental pricing!

Chapter: North Country
Contact Name: Kevin Lobdell '06
Contact Email: klobdell@clarkson.edu
Cost: See registration Website for lift ticket/rental prices
Registration Link: secure.www.alumniconnections.com…

The Von Shakes

04 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Clarkson Amateur Radio Club (K2CC) Weekly Meeting

06 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Graham Hall Basement, Room 007
Monday, March 5, 2012, 8 – 9pm

First Tuesday's Mixer for Faculty & Staff

06 Mar 2012 20:40:00 GMT

Bar 9 in Student Center
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 3:40 – 6pm

All faculty & Staff are invited to stop by Bar 9 (next to Java City in the Student Center) for a complimentary beverage and light snacks anytime between 3:40pm and 6pm. Call 268-4483 for more information. This is a great way to informally meet colleagues and learn more about what is happening across campus.

Ellen Bravo: "Can you have a job AND a life?"

06 Mar 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Barben Rooms, Cheel
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 6:30pm

Orchestra Rehearsal

07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hamlin-Powers Classroom
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Contact: CUorch@clarkson.edu

Ellen Bravo: "Smashing the glass ceiling by redesigning the building"

07 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Barben Rooms, Cheel
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 9am

The Puzzle of Left-Handedness: Separating Fact from Fiction

07 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

La Casbah Restaurant (2nd floor)
6 Elm St.
Potsdam, New York
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6 – 8pm

For centuries, myths about left-handedness have abounded. Left-handers have often been viewed with suspicion, faced prejudice and discrimination -- the very word "left" in English derives from the
Anglo-Saxon "lyft", meaning "broken" or "weak".

Join St. Lawrence University Psychology Professor, Alan Searleman, an experienced researcher in the field, for demonstrations and a lively discussion of handedness, including sighting eye dominance, and how hand and eye preferences can have a major impact on our ability to play various sports.

Contact: Daniel ben-Avraham, Physics Dept.(315) 268-2378 (Office)
More info: clarkson.edu…

The Puzzle of Left-Handedness: Separating Fact from Fiction

08 Mar 2012 00:15:00 GMT

La Casbah, 6 Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7:15 – 8:45pm

The Puzzle of Left-Handedness: Separating Fact from Fiction

For centuries, myths about left-handedness have abounded. Left-handers have often been viewed with suspicion, faced prejudice and discrimination -- the very word "left" in English derives from the
Anglo-Saxon "lyft", meaning "broken" or "weak."

Join St. Lawrence University Psychology Professor, Alan Searleman, an experienced researcher in the field, for demonstrations and a lively discussion of handedness, including sighting eye dominance, and how hand and eye preferences can have a major impact on our ability to play various sports.

Contact: Daniel ben Avraham
More info: sciencecafe@clarkson.edu

Clarkson Theatre Company General Body Meeting

08 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Snell 169
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Formula SAE Weekly Meeting

08 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

CAMP Building in Shop Area
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 8 – 9pm

Late Knight Geeks Trivia Challenge

10 Mar 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Friday, March 9, 2012, 10pm – 12am

Sponsored by Student Life & Engagement

More info: www.facebook.com…

The Magic of Virgil

11 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 8 – 9pm

The Magic of Virgil

11 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Student Center Forum
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 8 – 9pm