The Common Hour The Common Hour is dedicated to fostering inquiry and conversation across the campus community about pressing issues and big questions. Image Common Hour is the place faculty share their research with the Wilson community. Common Hour talks are open to all members of the community. Presentations will be followed by an opportunity for questions and answers. All Common Hour sessions will be held on the second Friday of the month at noon via Zoom. Join virtually via Zoom Meeting: Use this Zoom link for all Common Hour events.https://wilson.zoom.us/j/99548627627 Meeting ID: 995 4862 7627Fall 2025Friday, September 12, 2025 at noon Artificial Intelligence in Athletic Performance Training and Prediction AI is used and can be used by coaches to predict injury risks, conduct performance analysis, and can also provide in-depth real-time tactical adjustments. A study of mobility components in athletes using AI is presented. Future directions of AI in athletics are also discussed.Alexander Munson, Associate Professor of MathematicsFriday, October 10, 2025 at noonPredation and Mutualism in Beast FablesStories with talking animals often have a crisis point where normal social relations disguise a more deadly relationship between predator and prey: just ask Little Red Riding Hood. But there is an alternate scenario where animals cooperate to outwit the hunter. What do stories of predation and mutualism tell us about how we see the world, and why are they important today?Wendell Smith, Director of the MA Humanities and Professor of SpanishFriday, November 14, 2025 at noonNarrative Medicine: How Storytelling Skills Support Community Health and HealingThis Common Hour presentation will introduce the discipline of Narrative Medicine and explain how using the tools of literary interpretation in clinical communication, interventions, and research can foster individual and communal healing.Hailey Haffey, Assistant Professor of English Spring 2026Friday, February 13, 2026 at noonThe Brain’s Whisper: Catching Cognitive Changes Before They ShoutJoin us for an enlightening session on how taking care of your brain today can shape a healthier tomorrow. We will explore how subtle shifts in cognition can serve as early whispers of change—and how a current research study is working to catch these signs early, opening doors to timely assessment, intervention, and support.Diana Julbe-Delgado, Program Director & Assoc. Prof. of M.S. Speech-Language PathologyFriday, March 13,2026 at noonFrom Stables to Studies: A Journey Through the History of Horses at Wilson CollegeThis presentation explores the fascinating history of horses on the Wilson campus, from their early roles in transportation to their presence in student recreation and academics. It will trace how these animals shaped the campus landscape, influencing everything from infrastructure to campus traditions, and how their presence is ever-changing.Janice Holland, Associate Professor of Equine StudiesFriday, April 10, 2026 at noonCulturing “The Con”: Isolating and Identifying Antibiotic Resistant Fecal Bacteria from the Conococheague CreekOur “gently flowing stream” is the home to innumerable amounts of microscopic life, including bacteria found in poop! What bacteria are present, and do they carry antibiotic resistance genes?Amber Marble, Assistant Professor of Biology Image The Cognitive Effect of Information Outsourcing On February 11, 2025, Wilson College held the first spring Common Hour for the 2024-25 with a thought-provoking presentation by Brittany Harm Read more Image October Common Hour: Reimagining Communication as an Inclusive Space On October 28, Wilson College held the second Common Hour of the 2024-25 academic year in the Harr Read more More news. ➜ For more information about the Common Hour please contact Michael Cornelius.
Image The Cognitive Effect of Information Outsourcing On February 11, 2025, Wilson College held the first spring Common Hour for the 2024-25 with a thought-provoking presentation by Brittany Harm Read more
Image October Common Hour: Reimagining Communication as an Inclusive Space On October 28, Wilson College held the second Common Hour of the 2024-25 academic year in the Harr Read more
