Brindle will discuss the basics of green chemistry and provide examples of changes in products and processes involved in the fabrication of materials ranging from plastics to pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Brindle is co-founder of Citizen's Environment Watch, the author of more than 50 refereed papers and is on the editorial board of Green Chemistry, a journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the Canadian Journal of Water Quality. The Decker School of Nursing will host the Helene Fuld Summer Institute in Rural Community Health Nursing from June 11-23. The purpose of the institute is to educate undergraduate, master's, doctoral students and nursing faculty about factors influencing rural health. The institute will use the resources of the Decker School and Binghamton University to offer faculty and students didactic and clinical experiences in the community and to participate in educational, cultural, social and recreational activities focused on rural areas.
Fellowships are available.
Scholarship applications sought The Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment is accepting applications for two Foundation scholarships. The Harpur Forum Scholarship is awarded to undergraduates, preferably from the Southern Tier with a 3.0 gpa or better. Candidates should have worked in local internships or community service to strengthen the bonds between the University and the community. This scholarship is not based on financial need and is not restricted to Harpur students. The deadline for applying is Friday, April 28.