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Political Science Professor Offers Insight On State of Union Address
President Bush's State of the Union address will take place Tuesday, as he is buffeted by criticism and battles to regain the political edge before the mid-term elections in November. Dr. Will R. Jordan, assistant professor of political science, can provide context to your coverage of the president's address. Jordan holds a Ph.D. in political science from Loyola University — Chicago, and has research and teaching interests in the history of political thought, American political thought, constitutional law and American political institutions.
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Music Professor Available to Discuss Origins of "Tristan and Isolde"
With Valentine's Day around the corner and the romantic film "Tristan and Isolde" in theaters,
Dr. David Johnson, assistant professor of music for theory and composition, is available to discuss the original "Tristan and Isolde," Richard Wagner's
opera. Wagner forever altered the artistic world with his music drama about forbidden love. Wagner's "Tristan" is not just an opera, but a four-hour-long
"Gesamptkunstwerk" (the German phrase meaning "total art work") in which rising passions eventually lead to death.
Johnson began studying violin at age three and piano and composition at age eight. He completed a bachelor of music in violin performance and composition
at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, a master of music in composition at Yale University, and a doctor of music in composition at Indiana University.
Some of Dr. Johnson's recent works include "Hero's Tragedy" for orchestra, and "Dramatic-Lyric" for organ. "Dramatic-Lyric" has been performed in Detroit, Atlanta, Indianapolis
and Bloomington, Ind.
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Film Professor's Favorites for Valentine's Day
Dr. John Chalfa, associate professor of media studies, offers up his favorites films for Valentine's Day.
1. Manhattan - Woody Allen at his very best.
2. When Harry Met Sally - What happens to best friends who fall in love?
3. Shakespeare in Love - Romeo and Juliet with a twist.
4. Reds - Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton set against the sweeping backdrop of the Russian Revolution.
5. Casablanca - Bogart and Bergman in Hollywood's quintessential romance
Chalfa is a member of the faculty in the Communication and Theatre Arts Department of Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. in
communication from Southern Illinois University and teaches many of Mercer's film classes, including Introduction to Film and Screenwriting.
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Mercer Homecoming Week Begins Feb. 5
Mercer kicks off its Homecoming 2006 celebration on Sunday, Feb. 5. This year's theme is
MercerPalooza and promises to provide exciting activities for all Mercerians. Student activities for Homecoming, organized by QuadWorks, will run from Feb.
5-11 while alumni events are centered around Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11. The highlight of the week of activities are the women's and men's
basketball games at the University Center on Friday, Feb. 10. Both teams will play Stetson University, with the women tipping off at 4:30 p.m. and the men's
televised game getting under way at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 11, the festivities will include Mercer's annual Homecoming Parade through Macon.
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January 29, 2006
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