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MEDIA CONTACT: Sharon Dickman sdickman@rochester.edu
585.275.4128
March 21, 2006
TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in the Welles-Brown Room of Rush Rhees Library on the University of Rochester's River Campus
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
Richard M. Ryan, professor of psychology, psychiatry, and education at the University of Rochester, is known internationally for his research on motivation. He and Edward L. Deci, both on the faculty of the Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology, have developed Self-Determination Theory to describe how people are intrinsically motivated.
In his talk on the "Dark Side to the American Dream," Ryan will explain people's reactions to wealth and success, and also will discuss what really makes people happy.
Tea Talks is a continuing series sponsored by River Campus Libraries. This is the final talk of the academic year presented in a casual atmosphere with tea and biscuits. Free parking will be available in Library Lot and at most other locations on campus.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact (585) 275-4461.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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