In cooperation with the Cazenovia Public Library and the Manlius Library, Cazenovia College is pleased to announce the fifth season of its Faculty Library Lecture Series: “Great Minds / Great Ideas.” Lectures in the series will feature noted faculty members from Cazenovia College who will discuss the lives and work of important thinkers who opened doors of opportunity for the human spirit. Ample time for questions and conversation will follow each lecture.

The six lectures in the series will be presented at both libraries. Please consult the schedule for specific lecture dates and locations. All lectures will be presented on Tuesdays, beginning at 7 p.m.

A special thanks to Doris Eversfield Webster, Cazenovia College Class of 1946, for her support in sponsoring the 2008-2009 lecture series.

100 Albany Street, Cazenovia, N.Y.
All lectures begin at 7 p.m.


SEPTEMBER 16 - "Voting: Why We Don't, Why We Won't, Why We Should, How to Start"
John Robert Greene, Paul J. Schupf professor of History and Humanities

OCTOBER 21 - “Modern Perspectives on Sigmund Freud: Why Our Ids and Superegos Still Don’t Get Along”
Michael Holdren, associate professor of Psychology

NOVEMBER 18 - “Great Minds in Neuroscience”
Scott Vinciguerra, assistant professor of Education

FEBRUARY 17 - “Making Romantic Relationships Work: The Research of John Gottman”
Rachel Dinero, assistant professor of Psychology

MARCH 17 - “Lessons from Malthus (and Others)”
Peter Howe, assistant professor of Economics

APRIL 21 - "Move Over Darwin:  The Teaching of Intelligent Design in Science Classes in Public Schools"
Stewart L. Weisman, assistant professor of Criminal Justice & Homeland Security Studies



ABOUT THE LECTURES and THE FACULTY ...

“Making Romantic Relationships Work: The Research of John Gottman”
Rachel Dinero, Assistant Professor of Psychology

Cazenovia Public Library: February 17, 2009
The Manlius Library: March 17, 2009

This presentation will focus on the work of one of the most influential relationship researchers of our time, John Gottman. We will explore aspects of relationship dynamics, paying special attention to successful and unsuccessful relationship strategies. 

Dr. Dinero worked in a romantic relationship interaction lab and the University of Florida from 1999 to 2001. She received her doctor of philosophy degree in social psychology from the University of California, Davis in 2006 and has since published a paper in the Journal of Family Psychology on the influence of parents and romantic partners on attitudes toward and beliefs about romantic relationships.

"Voting: Why We Don't, Why We Won't, Why We Should, How to Start"
John Robert Greene, Paul J. Schupf Professor of History and Humanities

Cazenovia Public Library: September 16, 2008
The Manlius Library: October 21, 2008

In a departure from the established subject of this lecture series, and in homage to the upcoming national elections, this lecture explores the voting patters of the American public; why voting has been in a steady decline over the past several decades. Dr. Greene will offer an explanation for that decline and suggest a solution to the problem.
 
Dr. Greene is the Paul J. Schupf Professor of History and Humanities at Cazenovia College. The author of thirteen books, most recently, Political Profiles: The Nixon-Ford Years, Greene is a regular commentator in both national and local media.

 

“Modern Perspectives on Sigmund Freud: Why Our Ids and Superegos Still Don’t Get Along”
Michael Holdren, Associate Professor of Psychology

Cazenovia Public Library: October 21, 2008
The Manlius Library: November 18, 2008

A number of independent literatures continue to document the fundamental tenet of psychoanalysis, which states that much of our mental life occurs in our unconscious.  Research into our cognitive, affective, and motivational processes, along with advances in neuroscience, indicates that many of Freud’s ideas still offer valuable insight into the human condition.

Dr.  Holdren is an assistant professor at Cazenovia College.  He received his doctor of philosophy degree in clinical psychology from Ohio University in 2004. His research interests include psychotherapy effectiveness, personality development, narcissism and psychopathology.

“Lessons from Malthus (and Others)”
Peter Howe, Assistant Professor of Economics

Cazenovia Public Library: March 17, 2009
The Manlius Library: April 21, 2009

Most educated people are familiar with the name Malthus, and most of those who recognize the name associate it with a theory of human growth that is in conflict with natural systems and capacity. What many people do not know is that Malthus largely changed his views when new evidence became available. Economics is a social science that has a high regard for theory, and an equally high regard for data. Much of what Malthus said is still relevant, as also his willingness to update his view of the world. Are we willing to do likewise?

Dr. Howe teaches economics at Cazenovia College. A life-long resident of Central New York, Howe was employed at a local manufacturing facility until the plant was closed due to a combination of changes in technology and increased import competition. Rather than try to follow manufacturing employment, Howe sought a new career. He is happy to use his experience in changing careers to illustrate to his students the changing nature of the modern economy and equally happy to be part of the service economy rather than the manufacturing sector. Howe’s field is urban and regional economics, with a focus on housing.

"Great Minds in Neuroscience"
Scott Vinciguerra, Assistant Professor of Education

Cazenovia Public Library: November 18, 2008
The Manlius Library: September 16, 2008


Recent findings in neuroscience offer spectacular insight into the brain and mind. “Great Minds in Neuroscience” will explore the great minds of individuals who are making this happen as well as the impact that brain research has on classroom decision-making for educators.
 
Dr. Vinciguerra received his doctor of education degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2007 with a dissertation titled The Effectiveness of Pre-Service Teachers and Brain-Based Teaching Models.  Molding professionalism with a sense of humor, Vinciguerra has been working with children and adolescents since the early 1990’s.  As a former coach, public school teacher and principal, he understands the significant importance of connecting the family, school, and community to the child. He has presented at numerous local, state, regional, and national conferences on learning and memory; and has twice presented at the prestigious international Learning and the Brain Conference in Boston, Mass., sponsored by The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives and the Harvard University Faculty Club.
 

"Move Over Darwin:  The Teaching of Intelligent Design in Science Classes in Public Schools"
Stewart L. Weisman, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Studies

Cazenovia Public Library: April 21, 2009
The Manlius Library: February 17, 2009

The lecture will explore the controversy surrounding the debate as to whether intelligent design should be taught in science classes in public schools along with evolution as competing "theories" to explain the existence of the various species of life on planet earth.

Weisman is an assistant professor and director of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Studies at Cazenovia College. He is a practicing attorney and lectures frequently at continuing legal education seminars.  He received a bachelor of arts degree from Brooklyn College and a juris doctor degree. from Syracuse University.  In 2007, he was a finalist and second place winner in the New York Law Journal 2007 Fiction Writing Contest at: www.nylawyer.com.  Some of his publications and presentations include, "How to Handle Post-Trial Issues"(2008); "Ethical Considerations When Filing Involuntary Bankruptcy Petitions"(2006); and “Need & Greed: The Story of the Largest Ponzi Scheme in American History” (1999).

For more information:

Cazenovia Public Library
100 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035
315.655.9322
www.midyork.org/cazenovia

The Manlius Library
1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius, NY 13104
315.682.6400
www.manliuslib.org

Cazenovia College
Warren Olin-Ammentorp
Professor, English
Project Director, Faculty Library Lecture Series
315.655.7102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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