Lecturer in Physics Hank Thurston earned his Ph.D. in physics and computational math, science, and engineering from Michigan State University on March 29. Thurston defended his dissertation, titled “The Development Of A Novel Diamond-Based Neutron Detector and Quantum Color Center Fabrication Framework,” in front of a committee. Thurston currently teaches the lab portion of Physics...
Month: April 2023
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Charger Chatter: Ross Kuhn
What is your favorite movie? Probably “Friday Night Lights.” I played football growing up and it’s a motivating movie with a good storyline too. Did you play any other sports growing up? I played football and then I wrestled and swam as well as running track. What is your go-to gas station snack? The chocolate...
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Economic expert speaks on national debt reduction, entitlement reform
The biggest challenge to reining in federal spending to bring down the national debt is not fiscal, but political, said Romina Boccia in a lecture hosted by Praxis April 13. “Is this situation hopeless? If it were hopeless, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing,” Boccia said. “Then I would just be wasting my time....
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Marriage therapist speaks on dating
Finding a person who works to be better is essential for a good relationship, marriage therapist Greg Schutte said on April 13. “Find that person that you want to suffer through life with,” Schutte said. “You want to find someone who helps you on the journey of life, not complete you.” As announced in the...
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Visiting scholars to discuss ‘Christology in Literature’
The Thomistic Society is hosting a conference “Christology in Literature,” Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. in the Hoynak Room. Chair and Professor of English, Justin Jackson, Michael Mack of Catholic University of America, and Thomas Pfau of Duke University will give lectures on the intersection of philosophy and religion. Monica Blaney, an officer for...