Featured Faculty Presentations
Are you curious about Seminole history, the social life of ants, or perhaps about the real point of college life? Or do you just want to meet an Oscar-winning filmmaker who worked on "The Godfather"? Now’s your chance. We’ve invited some of the most dynamic and award-winning members of the FSU faculty to talk about the topics that excite them. Each presentation and Q&A session will last about 50 minutes and will take place in the Oglesby Union. Come meet the teachers who are inspiring our students. It will make you want to come back to school.
These presentations will take place on Friday, October 24 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
| Parents' Weekend 2008 Faculy Presentations |
Session |
Topic |
Title |
Presenter |
Room Number |
Session 1 - 12:00pm |
Liberal Arts |
Getting the Most Out of FSU:
It's Not About the Job, It's About Learning How to Think and Get Along
|
Mark Zeigler, Communications |
312/313 |
Session 2A - 1:00pm |
History |
From Swamps to Slots:
The Seminole Indians
in Florida History |
Dr. Andrew Frank, History |
314/315 |
Session 2B - 1:00pm |
International Programs |
Live, Learn, Lead:
Study Abroad with FSU |
Danielle Branciforte, Communications
|
Senate Chambers |
Session 3A - 2:00pm |
Philosophy |
Why Darwin Matters...
Even at FSU! |
Dr. Michael Ruse, Philosophy |
312/313 |
Session 3B - 2:00pm |
Human Rights |
FSU Combats Modern Slavery |
Dr. Terry Coonan, Human Rights |
314/315 |
Session 4A - 3:00pm |
Physics |
The How and Why of Magnets Powerful Enough to Levitate Water! |
Dr. Mark Bird, Magnet Lab |
312/313 |
Session 4B - 3:00pm |
Religion & Literature |
Why It's Fine for Students to Get College Credit for Reading "Children's Literature": From Narnia to Harry Potter and Beyond |
Dr. Martin Kavka, Religion |
314/315 |
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