University of Rochester
Phelps Colloquium
The
Phelps Colloquium was initiated in April 2004 as “Lunch with the Provost” by former provost
Chuck Phelps, who sought to create a
relaxed setting in which faculty and academic
leaders from across the University could learn about interesting research and scholarship and interact with colleagues outside their
normal spheres. Phelps’ idea was that this cross-campus mingling
would engender more multi-disciplinary collaborations. Although no official data
exist regarding that outcome, the Phelps
Colloquium has developed a reputation for fascinating
topics and high quality speakers that one faculty member recently called “routinely the best, most interesting
and engaging talks I go to.” President
Seligman named the colloquium in Chuck
Phelps' honor upon his retirement in 2007.
Phelps Colloquium Series 2012-2013
January 9, 2013
"Percussion Music and the Looney Tunes Phenomenon"
Michael Burritt, Professor of Percussion
Max of Eastman Place, 4 to 5:30 pm
February 13, 2013
"Twittterhealth: Measuring health factors at a population scale"
Henry Kautz, Professor and Chair of Computer Science
The Meliora, Frederick Douglas Building, 4 to 5:30 pm
March 13, 2013
"The Crisis in State and Local Public Pensions"
Robert Novy-Marx, Assistant Professor of Finance
Eisenberg Rotunda, 4 to 5:30 pm
April 10, 2013
"A Goldilocks Enigma: Could too much or too little oxygen at birth,adversely affect your health later in life?"
Michael O'Reilly, Professor of Pediatrics
LaChase Lounge School of Medicine and Dentistry, 4 to 5:30 pm
For a printable Spring schedule with speaker biographies click here:
Chuck Phelps
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