ON CAMPUS: INSTANT SUPERCOMPUTING, DIVERSITY CONVERSATIONS

Flashmob Computing in the Great Hall. On Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m., Thomas Great Hall will host an instant supercomputer, to be created by combining the processing power of laptop computers that volunteers will lend. The resulting temporary supercomputer will be used to solve a real chemistry research problem or two, while volunteers dine on hoagies and learn about the technology that makes instant supercomputing possible. The event is sponsored by the American Chemical Society. Anyone who would like to lend a laptop to the enterprise or attend the event should contact Professor of Chemistry Michelle Francl at x5108 or mfrancl.

Diversity Conversations to Address Wide Range of Topics. The series of biweekly Diversity Conversations held on alternate Fridays at the Multicultural Center will resume tomorrow, Sept. 9, at noon. Assistant Dean and Director of International Programs Li-Chen Chin, Center for International Studies Director Christine Koggel, Fulbright Visiting Specialist Alev Cinar and Ronke Imbeah-Ampiah '06 will kick off the series, leading a discussion titled "Women's Roles 'Round the World." Also on the books for the coming semester are discussions titled "College as a Choice: Blue Collar Roots, White Collar Dreams"; "Governing Ourselves: Does the System Support Everyone?"; "One Size Does Not Fit All: Body Issues and Images"; "The Politics of Sexual Orientation"; and "Examining Our History: Inclusion/Exclusion at Bryn Mawr." All events are free and open to all, and lunch is provided. For more information, see http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_cult/diversity/indexbmc.html

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