CLINTON, N.Y., April 4 -- Hamilton College issued the following news release: Cecile Dolisane-Ebossé, a professor at Cameroon's University of Yaoundé and currently a Fulbright Scholar at Emory University, will present a lecture titled "Cultural Identity and Political Violence in African Literature" on Tuesday, April 6, at 8 p.m. in the Red Pit. Presented by the French Department, the lecture is sponsored by the Dean of Faculty Office and is free and open to the public. Dolisane-Ebossé   more

GENEVA, N.Y., April 5 -- Hobart and William Smith Colleges issued the following news release: To conclude Geneva's first annual Community Read, author James McBride will visit the HWS campus tonight to discuss his memoir, "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother." Thanks to a variety of local sponsors and organizers, like AmeriCorps VISTA coordinator at HWS Holly Kahn, Geneva community members and many students, faculty and staff at HWS read "The Color of Water" throu  more

LINCOLN, Neb., April 5 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news release by Kelly Bartling: At the 2010 Nebraska College Preparatory Academy Senior Showcase and Recognition Reception on April 14, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will recognize the successes of the first graduating academy scholars, share the academy's vision for the future and recognize Grand Island Senior High teachers and administrators. The Nebraska College Preparatory Academy is a program designed to wo  more

LINCOLN, Neb., April 5 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news by Kelly Bartling: At the 2010 Nebraska College Preparatory Academy Senior Showcase and Recognition Reception on April 7, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will recognize the successes of the first graduating scholars, share the academy's vision for the future and recognize Omaha North teachers and administrators. The Nebraska College Preparatory Academy is a program designed to work with first-generation and l  more

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., April 5 -- Elizabeth City State University issued the following news release by Kesa Williams: The G. R. Little Library and the N. C. Humanities Council present: "Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker: Man in the Middle" at 3:30 p.m. on April 15 in the lecture hall of the Jimmy R. Jenkins Science Center. This free event is one of several planned for National Library Week. Free parking is available in the parking lot of Roebuck Stadium and a shuttle bus will transport pedestrians at   more

BATON ROUGE, La., April 5 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: As urban revitalization and city planning continue to gain momentum as hot topics in Baton Rouge, LSU is joining its voice to the discussion. The LSU Community University Partnership, or CUP, recently presented a paper, "Thin Line: Development versus Gentrification in Urban Communities," at the National Association of African American Studies Conference, or NAAAS, in Baton Rouge, and the National Cou  more

DURHAM, N.C., April 5 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news release: North Carolina Central University Department of Music will present its fifth annual Opratorio Performance Ensemble, Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in the B. N. Duke Auditorium. The first of a series of spring ensemble performances will showcase the talents of NCCU music majors with the Gershwin production, Porgy and Bess. Originally written in novel form, Porgy, by DuBose and Dorothy Heyward was la  more

TORONTO, Canada, April 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news by Lt. j.g. Laura K. Stegherr, Navy Diversity Directorate Public Affairs: The Navy took top honors at the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Golden Torch Awards ceremony April 3. Rear Adm. (sel.) Willie L. Metts, division director for Information Operations and Intelligence Assignments at Navy Personnel Command, was recognized as NSBE's Distinguished Engineer of the Year during the organization's 13th annual conven  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has named Lawrence C. Brody, Ph.D., as the new chief of its Genome Technology Branch (GTB), the largest of seven branches in the NHGRI Division of Intramural Research. The branch is recognized for developing innovative methods and approaches to advance our under  more

VIENNA, W.Va., April 5 -- Ohio Valley University issued the following news release: It's a year of great celebration on Ohio Valley University's campus. As the college celebrates its Golden Anniversary, a number of special ceremonies have occurred to mark the institution's continued growth. On Monday, April 12, OVU will formally dedicate the A.E. Johnson Center for Biblical Studies located on its main campus in Vienna. The center, connected to the Stotts Administrative Building, has been u  more

ALTOONA, Pa., April 5 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news release: Educator, author, musician, music producer, and American roots music and popular culture guru Jerry Zolten will receive the spring 2010 Kjell Meling Award for Distinction in the Arts and Humanities at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 15. An Associate Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences at Penn State Altoona, Zolten's courses include the art of communication, the cultural roots of rock 'n' r  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., April 5 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The twelfth annual "Through Their Eyes" conference will be held at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania on Friday, April 16 in the Keystone Room from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. The event is open to the public at no cost and pre-registration is required. The conference will celebrate individuals with exceptionalities and the successes they have managed to ach  more