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The Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University is hosting the exhibition, "INFLUX: Sculptural Works by Joe Meiser," on display through March 29.

The Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University is hosting the exhibition, "The Sandy and John Nesbitt Collection: The Discriminating Eye at Work," through March 29.

Bucknell University's celebration of Black History Month, "Break the 28," continues throughout February with several events, including the Griot Institute series, "Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson: An American Origin Story," which will feature lectures, a film and a soundscape.

Jennie Stevenson, assistant professor of psychology, describes how certain hormones relate to anxiety, depression and alcohol addiction.

Master Chinese calligrapher and painter Fang Zhiyuan will give a talk and demonstration of calligraphy at Bucknell Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in Trout Auditorium of the Vaughan Literature Building.

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company will present "Body Against Body" on Feb. 11at 8 p.m. in the Weis Center.

The Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning will begin its spring term 2012 session on Feb. 27, and run through April 6. A variety of courses taught by community members and retired Bucknell faculty are offered, with topics in art and literature, health, history and politics.

Pianist Barry Hannigan, a professor of music at Bucknell University, has been appointed to the Ellen Williams Professorship in Music at Bucknell.

Bucknell first- and second-year engineering students took part in the KEEN Winter Interdisciplinary Design Experience during winter break.

Tayari Jones, considered one of the most important voices in African-American literature today, will give a reading from her newest book, Silver Sparrow, Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. in Bucknell Hall at Bucknell University.

The Jupiter String Quartet will perform in concert Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. in the Weis Center at Bucknell. The quartet will be joined by pianist Jon Nakamatsu in a program of music by Haydn, Bartók and Dvorák.

Bucknell University's celebration of Black History Month, "Break the 28," will begin with the visit of renowned director, choreographer, and dancer Bill T. Jones on Jan. 23 and will continue throughout January and February.

The Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning's "Lunch and Learn" program will host three lunchtime events on Jan. 24, Feb. 9 and April 10 as well as a mid-afternoon "Tea and Talk" event on March 13.

Pianist Barry Hannigan will give a faculty recital Friday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University.

The University would like to wish everyone the happiest of holidays. Please enjoy this slideshow as you celebrate the season.

Three collaborative project teams at Bucknell University were honored recently with the Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to cross-functional groups, project teams and task forces that have participated in exceptional collaborative efforts.

Student consultants in Bucknell's Small Business Development Center work with local businesses each semester on projects ranging from product development and business plans to cost analysis and marketing.

Miller Run, a Susquehanna River tributary that runs through campus, is the focus of a major collaborative research project involving students, faculty, administrators and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

The Emmy-nominated "Bucknell Candlelight Christmas" service will air on local PBS station WVIA this holiday season on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., Dec. 22 at 10 p.m., Dec. 23 at 8 p.m., Dec. 24 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 25 at midnight and 10 a.m.

The spring semester of performances at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University begins Jan. 27 with a concert by the Jupiter String Quartet, with pianist Jon Nakamatsu, at 8 p.m.

Professor Katie Faull, who is translating diaries left behind by the Moravians who settled in the region during the colonial period, has written the text for a new driving tour brochure published by the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau.

A group of Bucknell University students has conducted crucial data analyses and helped to prepare a report on Pennsylvania's diabetes- related hospitalizations.

The winter holiday celebration at Bucknell University's Weis Center begins Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. with the performance, "Christmas Bells are Swingin' — the Stan Kenton Christmas Carols," with Boston Brass and Brass All-Stars Big Band.

A report commissioned by the Annapolis Group, a consortium of 130 leading liberal arts colleges, reveals that alumni of private liberal arts colleges believe their education has dramatically benefited their lives and careers.