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October 6, 2000 JOURNALISTS: Here is a story idea and select events from the Purdue News Service. To arrange interviews or campus visits, contact Jesica Webb, (765) 494-2079 or page her, (765) 743-4333-4117. Scientists explore unfamiliar turf: religion A lecture series at Purdue University is featuring talks by respected researchers who share how religion has had an impact on their lives. The speakers are primarily scientists, but the next talk in the series, at 8 p.m. Thursday (10/12) in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center, will be given by acclaimed science writer Dava Sobel. Her most recent book, "Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love," captures the life and times of a man regarded by some scholars as the father of modern physics. Purdue physics professor Roberto Colella, one of the organizers of the Lecture Series on Science and Religious Faith, says his aim is to stimulate religious discussion among scholars in different disciplines by bringing in speakers whose research has earned them the respect of their peers, and who also are conversant in religious and ethical issues. Sobel will be available for media interviews immediately following her 8 p.m. presentation, which will last about an hour. Interviews might also be available earlier in the evening by contacting Colella. At 6 p.m. Friday (10/13), Sobel will give the keynote address for the 12th Annual Purdue University Conference on Romance Languages, Literatures and Film in the Purdue Memorial Union's West Faculty Lounge. Learn more about the conference and Sobel on the web. CONTACT: Roberto Colella, (765) 494-3029; colella@physics.purdue.edu Events • Friday, Oct. 13.   Krannert Executive Forum.   Krannert Auditorium. William E. Bindley: "How 2+2 Equals 6 ... A Case Study." Bindley is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Bindley Western Industries Inc., the Fortune 500 wholesale distributor of pharmaceuticals, health and beauty aids with corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. Reporters are asked to refrain from asking questions, videotaping or taking photographs during the lecture, but all are allowed during the student question-and-answer sessions. CONTACT: Tim Newton, director of external relations, School of Management, (765) 496-7271, tnewton@mgmt.purdue.edu. • Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14.   Black Cultural Center's Cultural Arts Series:   Road trip to the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. The museum is a repository for preservation, study and interpretation, maintaining a collection of artifacts, art, manuscripts, library materials, and a permanent exhibition entitled "From Victory To Freedom: Afro American Life in the Fifties." CONTACT: Renee Thomas, BCC director, (765) 494-3091, rathomas@hfs.purdue.edu • Monday, Oct. 16.   10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Diversity Workshop co-sponsored by the Diversity Resource Office and Personnel Services. Stewart Center, Room 302. At 10:30 a.m., Milton Bennett, a diversity consultant and co-founder of the Intercultural Communication Institute in Oregon, will speak about "Intercultural Competence: Building a Climate of Respect for Diversity" followed by a day-long workshop. Free and open to faculty, staff and students. CONTACT: Dorothy Simpson-Taylor, director of the Diversity Resource Office, (765) 494-7307, dmsimpson-taylor@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page