He said, Jazz is an indigenous American music it is the sound of America. His lecture lasted an hour and included a nice blend of music, lecture, and humor. Professor Porter captivated the audience s attention by playing popular songs of Louis Armstrong and of Duke Ellington and by offering commentary on the music s historical, cultural, and social influence on the American population. Professor Horace Porter ended his lecture by fielding questions by an eager audience of jazz enthusiasts. The next Saturday Scholars program entitled, Eye, Brain, and Mind by Steven Luck, associate professor of psychology, will take place on October 21 at 10am in 40 Schaeffer Hall.
Programs are free and open to the public.
Margot Gregory is in the process of writing a thesis for the English Honors program. A proseminar is similar to an Honors seminar, but is generally worth more credit hours and more focused. Proseminars consist of working with a professor in his or her specialty. Often the classes require essays throughout the semester, a 10-15 page paper at the term s end, and daily coursework involving open discussions from readings on the subject. Students need to find a thesis advisor to complete their thesis project.