"American economic imperialism often established
itself in many assets of Arab consumer culture in the Arabian
Peninsula. Coca Cola and McDonald's are common fixtures." --
Photograph and caption by Dan Soley '09, who studied abroad in Oman and hosts a Study Abroad photo exhibit this March. (see below)
Border-bending: the Middle East and North Africa
Spring Intercultural Residency Nettle:
Music for a Nu World
Mar. 19 - Mar. 21, with a World Music Series concert on March 21
The 2009 MusicUnitesUS
Intercultural Residency Series brings the border-bending group Nettle
to Brandeis for a series of concerts, workshops, and classes.
Follow the above link for the full residency schedule.
Study Abroad Photo Exhibit
On display now at the Shapiro Campus Center Art Gallery through March
The Office of Study Abroad hosts a photo exhibit curated by Dan Soley '09. Featuring
his photographs and those by Parvaneh Angus '09, the exhibit chronicles their journeys through the Middle East and
Europe and presents a dynamic, new framework through which to view
international travel.
Fulbright Event Presentation:
Studying Marriage in the UEA
Thursday, Mar. 19, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Alumni Lounge, Usdan (above Levin ballroom)
A presentation by alum Jacob Olidort '07, who was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for research in the United Arab Emirates.
Tel Aviv at 100: Myth, Memory and Actuality
Sun. through Mon., Mar. 22 - 23
This two-day symposium will focus on the significance and meaning
of establishing the first Hebrew city in nearly two millennia. Scholars
will come together from Israel and the United States to examine the
city from its founding to the present, with emphasis on its cultural
legacy.
Follow the link for a full schedule of events and to register.
*Reminder*
Cultural Combat: Provoking the Social Imaginary
A graduate student conference
Saturday, March 14 all day
Schneider Building, Heller
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MORE GLOBAL EVENTS >view all global events
From the Streets to the Field: Soccer and Youth Empowerment in Quito, Ecuador
Mon. Mar. 16, 3:30 p.m.
Olin-Sang 207
2009 Jane's Travel Grant recipient Brooke Rosenbauer '09 talks about
her experience. This event is free and open to all.
The 46th Simon Rawidowicz Memorial Lecture: Saul Friedlander, UCLA
Mon. Mar. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Goldfarb Library, Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Saul Friedlander (UCLA History; Professor Emeritus, Tel-Aviv
University) presents "Voice of the Victims: Challenges of
An Integrated History of the Holocaust".
Manhattan Transfer: Re-Evaluating the Impact of Exile on Theodor W. Adorno & Herbert Marcuse
Tues. Mar. 17, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Goldfarb Library, Rapaporte Treasure Hall
The Center for German and European Studies presents two new books about Theodor Adorno, an
important philosopher and social critic of the postwar period.
CEO Forum: Marshall Carter (Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor, Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and Deputy Chairman, NYSE Euronext Board)
Wed. Mar. 18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lemberg International Hall
Follow the link for more information on this and other Brandeis International Business School events.
Dream Homes: From Cairo to Katrina, an Exile's Journey
Wed. Mar. 18, 3:30 p.m.
Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, Epstein Building
Joyce Zonana's memoir
recounts the struggles of an Egyptian-Jewish American as she forges an
identity that bridges a number of divides.
For questions, or to RSVP, email hbi@brandeis.edu or call (781) 736-2064.
Women's and Gender Studies: Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Wed. Mar. 18, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Goldfarb Library, Rapaporte Treasure Hall
"Hercules and
the Half-Blood Prince: Staging Masculinity and Nationalism in Early
Modern Spain." Lecture given by Dian Fox, Professor of Hispanic Studies and Women's and Gender Studies.
Who Spins the Museum's Yarns?
Thurs. Mar. 19, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Women's Studies Research Center
In the museum world, who selects, collects, explains and displays what,
for whom, and why? Join museum theorist and WSRC scholar Hilde Hein for
an open discussion.
The Mughals Viewed From the Netherlands
Thurs. Mar. 19, 5:00 p.m.
Olin Sang 207
A visiting lecture in history by Prof. Sanjay Subrahmanyam, Doshi Chair of Indian History at UCLA.
Can Economics Work for Workers? A Debate Presented by Brandeis Labor Coalition
Thurs. Mar. 19, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Goldfarb Rapaporte Treasure Hall
The Brandeis Labor Coalition hosts a forum of economic
perspectives on international labor practices, an open discussion regarding corporate responsibility in economic growth.
SID Speaker Series: Peter Cahn (PDF link)
Fri. Mar. 20, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Heller School G3
Building on ethnographic data from central Mexico, Peter Cahn (University
of Oklahoma) examines links between personal religious rebirths and global
economic changes.
What's left of the Left?: Futures of the Left in an age of globalization
Sat. Mar. 21
Heller School, Zinner Forum
George
Ross, founder of CGES, uses the publication of his new book to discuss
the future and fragmentation of Left political movements in this day long conference.
Follow the link for a full schedule of events.
Sundeis 2009: "Captain Abu Raed"
Sat. Mar. 21, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Sachar, Wasserman Cinematheque
The 2009 SunDeis Student Film Festival screens the award-winning film "Captain Abu Raed", followed by a Q&A with
producer David Pritchard ("Family Guy" and "The Simpsons").
RSVP FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 23: The Brandeis International Business School presents "Global Crisis? Opportunity for Entrepreneurs!", the 2009 Asper Forum for Global Entrepreneurship. RSVP by 3/16.
Mar. 25: Global Affairs Table V: Iceland and the Financial Crisis
3/25, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Usdan International Lounge
Iceland - how has the international financial crisis impacted Iceland's
financial institutions, its domestic politics and government, and its
relations with neighbours?
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GLOBAL CAREER CORNER Green Careers Forum and Networking Event
Monday, Mar. 30, 6-8 p.m.
Sherman Hall, Hassenfeld
Learn about exciting careers within the Environmental Sector, featuring representatives within consulting, environmental law, environmental health, research, and more!
Get the Scoop on Life after 'Deis
Tuesday, Mar. 31, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
An event for Seniors - come hear from recent Brandeis graduates, experienced alumni, and professionals about managing your finances, networking, graduate school, job searches, negotiating salary and benefits, and other life after 'Deis topics. Advice and all-you-can-eat ice cream sundae bar! Register through your Hiatt NACElink account.
SAVE THE DATE: Annenberg Speakers Event at Brandeis!
Wednesday, April 1, 6:00 p.m., International Lounge, Usdan Student Center
Hiatt is pleased to host Ilka Chavez - Policy Team Lead, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - who will speak on her exceptional career in public health and working within the federal sector.
More events:
Careers in Media with WGBH - Brown Bag Lunch Session
3/18, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Usdan Hiatt Career Center
SunDeis Film Festival: Film Careers Workshop
3/18, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Usdan Hiatt Conference Room
Peace Corps Information Session
3/18, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Usdan Hiatt Career Center
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL EVENTS
Entrepreneur Forum: Evangelos Simoudis, PhD '91, Managing Director, Trident Capital
3/17, 5:00 p.m., Lemberg Lee Hall
Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO, OTX corp
3/18, 11:00 a.m., Lemberg 54
Brown Bag Seminar: Dan Tortorice
3/18, 11:30 a.m.
Lemberg Alumni Common Room
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