Activities

Former Marietta History Professor Dr. David Staley to Give Lecture Oct. 27

The History Department will be hosting a special guest next Tuesday afternoon, October 27. Dr. David Staley, the Director of the Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching at The Ohio State University, will deliver a presentation on "History and New Media," which will cover the ways digital technologies are changing the way historians research, write, publish and represent their work. Topics will include a wide range of media from Google Books to video games.

Dr. Staley's talk is open to the entire campus and will begin at 2:30 in Thomas 124.

David Staley, a former member of the History Department at Marietta College, is currently Director of the Harvey Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching at The Ohio State University, where he is an adjunct associate professor. Staley oversees technology in the classroom initiatives for the department, encouraging the thoughtful use of digital technologies for purposes of teaching and scholarship. He is managing editor of the department's two customized reader publications Retrieving the American Past and Exploring the European Past. He also oversees many of the department's public outreach initiatives.

From 2003-2008, Staley was the Executive Director of the American Association for History and Computing (AAHC), and he continues to serve as lead editor for the Association's book series "History, the Humanities and New Technology." During the 2004-05 academic year, Staley was invited as a consultant to lead DePauw University's educational technology assessment, determining the effectiveness of DePauw's investment in technology for improving teaching and learning.

Staley is the author of Computers, Visualization and History: How New Technology Will Transform Our Understanding of the Past (M.E. Sharpe, 2003) and History and Future: Using Historical Thinking to Imagine the Future (Lexington Books, 2007). His research interests include the philosophy of history and historical methodology, and the history of images.

Pizza and Politics
This program arranges occasional speakers and discussions on political topics both domestic and international for the entire campus. Founded by Dr. Jacqueline DeLaat, Pizza and Politics is now co-sponsored by Political Science and the Leadership program. If you have suggestions for possible speakers and topics, please contact Dr. DeLaat.

6 p.m., January 19: "So What About This Tsunami?"
Co-sponsored by the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business and Political Science Programs at MC.

The Dec. 26 Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 157,000 people in 12 countries. A tsunami is defined as an ocean wave with a long period that is formed by an underwater earthquake or landslide, or volcanic eruption. It may travel unnoticed across the ocean for thousands of miles from its point of origin and builds up to great heights over shallower water. It is also known as a seismic sea wave, and incorrectly, as a tidal wave.

Students will get an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of:

• Dr. Dave McShaffrey (Associate Professor of Biology and Environmental Science),
• Dr. Eric Fitch (Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Studies),
• Dr. Fred Voner (Professor of Geology),
• Dr. Matt Young (Associate Professor of History and Director of the Asian Studies Program), and
• Dr. Bruce Hurley (Assistant Professor of Leadership and Director of Civic Engagement).

Washington Semester Program
Marietta students can study and intern in Washington D.C. through two programs. The Washington Semester Program of American University enables students to spend a semester in Washington in a program of seminars, internships, and elective courses offered by American University. Marietta is also affiliated with the Washington Center, which arranges internships and conducts a briefer complementary academic program. Dr. Jacqueline DeLaat is the administrator of both programs.

College Democrats
An affiliate of the Young Democrats of America, the Ohio Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee. Members encourage an interest in governmental affairs at all levels through campaign work, discussion and debate, voter registration programs and leadership within the college and community. Dr. Jacqueline DeLaat is the current faculty advisor.

College Republicans
An organization that promotes Republican ideals and principles on the Marietta College campus, assists the local and state branches of the Republican Party, and provides a forum where students of like political ideals can work together at strengthening the Party. Any person affiliated with the Marietta College community can be a member. Dr. Jacqueline DeLaat is the current faculty advisor.

Model United Nations
An organization devoted to learning about international politics by preparing for and participating in inter-collegiate simulations, where students role-play delegates from different countries in committees of the United Nations. The club is open to all students.

In recent years, the club has attended simulations at the Dayton Model United Nations Conference co-sponsored by Wright State University and Sinclair Community College, the Lake Erie Model United Nations Conference sponsored by Kent State-Ashtabula, and the Cleveland Model United Nations sponsored by Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Michael Tager is the current faculty advisor.

Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society. Marietta’s Psi Nu chapter was established in 2000. The organization promotes the study of politics and provides recognition for junior and senior students who have distinguished themselves in this field. Membership requires a 3.0 overall GPA with 12 hours in political science with at least a 3.1 GPA. Dr. Michael Tager is the current faculty advisor.