Anna Rothman '09 presents "Memorials to Empire: The Fate of British Colonial Cemeteries in India after 1947", as part of the first Brandeis University (EL)2 Experiential Learning Symposium. Photo by Patrick Horton. Nicholson Cemetery in Delhi, India.
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- Experiential Learning, Engaged Learners: A Brandeis Symposium
Spotlighting Students' Exploration, Discovery and Innovation
Mar. 26, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Usdan Student Center International Lounge
A poster session
and four panel sessions will highlight undergraduate student work in
several areas, including a panel on "Global and Cross-Cultural Exploration" moderated by associate vice president for global affairs Dan Terris. |
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Ethnomathematics and Curriculum Development in Peru
Mon. Mar. 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Olin-Sang 207
A presentation by Yonit Bousany, a 2009 Jane's Travel Grant
recipient. Sponsored by the Latin American and Latino
Studies Program.
Symphonies by Women: Composers from the 19th Century
Tues. Mar. 24, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Epstein, Women's Studies Research Center Lecture Hall
Explore groundbreaking symphonic music by Fanny
Mendelssohn Hensel, Louise Farrenc, Augusta Holmès, and Amy Beach.
Global Affairs Table:
Iceland and the Financial Crisis (RSVP required)
Wed. Mar. 25, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Usdan International Lounge
How has the international financial crisis impacted Iceland's
financial institutions, its domestic politics and government, and its
relations with neighbors? Graduate student Bjorn Gunnarsson and
Professor Kerry Chase (International Political Economy) will help shed light on the causes and
implications of the crisis.
Judging War Crimes in Bosnia and Herzogovina: the Perspective of an International Judge
Wed. Mar 25, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex Atrium
The War Crimes Chamber of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina was
established to investigate and prosecute the most serious
of war crimes. Hear about the
experiences of Judge Elizabeth Fahey, a local judge who sits on the bench of this specialized
chamber.
JEWISHFILM.2009: Screenings This Week
Mar. 25 - Apr. 13
Wasserman Cinematheque
Mar. 25, 7:00 p.m.: "Waiting for Armageddon"
Mar. 26, 7:00 p.m.: "Lady Kul El Arab"
Mar. 28, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.: "Lost Islands"
Mar. 29, 1:00 p.m.: "Gerda's Silence"
Translation as Redemption: Between Rosenzweig and Benjamin
Thurs. Mar. 26, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Heller School G3
Donatella Di Cesare (Full Professor of
Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Rome) presents.
RSVP required to
cgees@brandeis.edu.
Interior Design: The Excavation of Roman Theaters
Thurs. Mar. 26, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Lown 2
Frank Sear (The Center for Classics and Archaeology, University of
Melbourne) speaks as part of the Martin Weiner Lecture Series.
Screening: "7 UP"
Thurs. Mar. 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Kutz 132
The "Up" Series has followed the lives of fourteen British children since 1964. Selected to represent the
range of socio-economic backgrounds in Britain, each child's social class was explicitly assumed to predetermine their
future.
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Up is the first of the series; on April 2nd, "28 Up" will be screened
in the same location.
SID Speaker Series: Joanne Dunn (PDF link)
Fri. Mar. 27, 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
The Heller School, G3
Joanne Dunn is Executive Director of the North American Indian
Center of Boston, which represents over 40 Indian nations.
Brandeis University African Forum (BUAF) Annual Seminar
Sat. Mar. 28 (postponed from Mar. 7), 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 pm
Heller School
Speakers from the World Bank, the United Nations, and Harvard
University will discuss climate change, peace and conflict, the
economic crisis, education, and governance.
Mitzvahs for Mumbai Carnival
Sun. Mar. 29, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sherman Function Hall
Join Hillel and Revive Mumbai for a day of games, food
and good deeds that aims to bring the different parts of our community
together as we experience a shared sentiment of kindness and unity.
Admission is
free with all other proceeds going to the Revive Mumbai scholarship
initiative.
Music of Women of the Americas from Three Centuries
Sun. Mar. 29, 3:00 p.m.
Women's Studies Research Center
Featuring compositions by Teresa Careno (Venezuela) and Magaly
Ruiz (Cuba). Performed by the Lydian String Quartet.
This event is free
to the Brandeis community, but tickets are required. Please contact
lcurtis@brandeis.edu for more information.
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GLOBAL CAREER CORNER Green Careers Forum and Networking Event
3/30, 6-8 p.m.
Sherman Hall, Hassenfeld
Learn about exciting careers within the Environmental Sector.
Get the Scoop on Life after 'Deis
3/31, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Come hear about managing your finances, networking, graduate school, job searches, negotiating salary and benefits, and other topics. Register through your Hiatt NACElink account.
SAVE THE DATE: Annenberg Speakers Event at Brandeis!
4/1, 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.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL EVENTS
CEO Forum: Robert Lee, Principle, Charles River Associates
3/24, 6:30 p.m.
Sachar International Center, International Hall
Brown Bag Seminar: Linda Bui
3/25, 12:00 p.m.
Lemberg Academic Center, Alumni Common Room
CEO Forum: Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO, OTX corp
3/28, 11:00 a.m.
Lemberg Academic Center, Lemberg 54
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