Emeritus faculty share expertise

Representing disciplines as varied as genetics, presidential politics, music, mathematics and more, six retired UW–Madison faculty will present the sixth annual “Eloquence and Eminence” lecture series beginning Sunday.

The opening lecture will feature Julius Adler, emeritus professor of biochemistry and genetics. His lecture, “Bacteria Move in Response to the Environment, Just as You Do,” will explore new discoveries about the sensitivity of “simple” bacteria.

Following Adler in 1998-99 will be:

• Stanley Kutler, emeritus professor of history and law, “Presidential Legal Woes,” Oct. 11.

• Richard and Martha Blum, School of Music and former members of the Pro Arte Quartet, “The Viola,” Nov. 15.

• Elizabeth Fennema, women’s studies and curriculum and instruction, “Gender and Mathematics: Old and New Perspectives,” Feb. 14.

• Walter Rideout, English, “Sherwood Anderson: American Storyteller,” March 21.

• John Ross, environmental studies and agricultural journalism, “Prairie Time: The Aldo Leopold Reserve Revisited,” April 11.

According to program coordinator Emily Auerbach, professor of English and liberal studies, emeritus faculty are one of the university’s greatest resources. “It’s vitally important that we recognize and value the considerable contributions of older adults. This lecture series showcases their particular areas of renown, and also offers an accessible meeting place for academics and members of the larger community,” she says.

Speakers will leave time for discussion and questions at the end of their presentations. All lectures, except “The Viola,” will be held at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Union. Check Today in the Union for room location. “The Viola” will begin at 2 p.m. in the Humanities Building’s Morphy Hall.

This series is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required. For more information, contact Emily Auerbach, 262-3733.