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On
Wednesday, November 10, noon-1:00 p.m., David Boliver will deliver the final lecture in the series tied
in with the Passport to Italy semester. Fibonacci, one of the great historical figures of Italian mathematics, is remembered for many contributions for which he is justly famous. However, his name is primarily linked today with the shape of the chambered nautilus seashell, which he probably never contemplated at all. There is a beguilingly simple way in which they seem to be linked and this is often taken as a model for growth of organisms, but many contend that the connection is less real than it seems. Come share a review of Fibonacci’s life and genuine contributions, see how one of them seems to be related to the seashell’s shape, and learn of a line of study which indicates things are not quite what they seem at first glance. The
public is invited and there is no charge for admission. Because
the lectures are Passport to Italy events, participating students will be able to get their passports
stamped, bringing them one-tenth closer to a chance at a one-unit tuition waiver in the spring.
This passport lists a number of events and/or opportunities
for service or learning which will occur on or near the UCO campus during the
Fall 2004 semester. Students who register for the Passport UCO Promotion program
will receive their personal passport, and will have the opportunity to win one
of 100 one-hour tuition credits. Eligible participants must be students who register
and receive their passport, and then attend at least ten of the official Italian
Semester events or service/learning opportunities listed in the passport, having
their passports stamped as they leave each event. Winners will be selected
by a drawing in December, 2004. Passports are not transferable. Students may enter
by submitting properly and sufficiently stamped passports to the Office of University
Relations, 201 Lillard Administration Building, during normal business hours any
time after they have attended or completed ten events or service/learning opportunities
and had their attendance/participation properly stamped as they depart the event
or complete the service/learning opportunity. Announcement of the 100 winners
will be made in early December 2004, and may be used in the spring 2005 semester
or thereafter. Tuition credits awarded in this program are neither refundable
nor transferable.
The
lecture will be held in the atrium of Howell Hall on the UCO campus.
Why you should carry
a passport
UCO Passport to Italy pages designed and maintained by Susan Spencer, Department of English