GLOBAL BRANDEIS
COVERING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 2, 2009
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EVENTS
Campus Events
Sari Soldiers: A New Age of Democracy and Feminism (film)
9/29 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Shapiro Campus Center Theater

Watch the extraordinary journey of six women struggling to shape Nepal's future. Discussion with the director and Brandeis faculty to follow.

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Nature Abhors a Monopoly: What the Bushmen of Botswana Can Teach Americans About Climate Resilience
9/29 | 7:00 p.m.
International Lounge, Usdan

James Workman, water scarcity expert, shares lessons from Africa.

Lydian String Quartet Music @ Noon
9/30 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Heller Zinner Forum

The Lydian String Quartet plays Beethoven Quartet in E-flat, Op. 127. Free and open to the public.

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Great Green Ideas for Brandeis and Beyond
9/30 | 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Shapiro Science Center Atrium

Come hear about a big, new plan for Brandeis as the University continues to further its social justice mission by focusing on pressing environmental issues.

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Lydian String Quartet: Around the World in a String Quartet
10/3 | 8:00 p.m.
Slosberg

Enjoy the Lydian String Quartet, Brandeis's acclaimed resident quartet, in an exquisite concert of music by Beethoven, Shostakovich and Schoenberg with guest Dominique Labelle, soprano. Tickets are $10 - $25.

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Global Event Highlights 09-10

September 2009 Events

Lectures & Panels by Region/Department
Economics Department Brown Bag Lunch Series: Laarni Bulanta, IBS:
9/30 | 12:00 - 1 p.m.
Alumni Common Room

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Boston Area Events
The Present Crisis in Iran
9/29 | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
MIT, Building 51, Room 95

Dr. Ervand Abrahamian of CUNY explores the long-term as well as short-term causes of the contemporary crisis in Iran.

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"Brazil - USA: Bilateral, Regional and Global Dimensions"
9/30 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Tufts University
Chase Center

A Charles Francis Adams Lecture with Ambassador Patriota, Brazilian Ambassador to the United States. Reservations required.

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NEWS
Campus leaders to announce new green initiatives Wednesday
On Wednesday (see event details, left), President Reinharz, Faculty Senate Chair Sabine von Mering and Student Union President Andy Hogan will annouce the University's next steps in tackling pressing environmental issues. Read More.
Brandeis in the world:
Hiking the Israeli Trail


 
PhD student Shay Cole Rabineau's experiences on the Israeli National Trail inspire his doctoral research on hiking trails and tourism in Israel. Read More.
International Business School to host Israeli life sciences summit
On October 26 and 27, the New England-Israel Life Sciences Summit will feature 15 Israeli life science companies. The program will include networking opportunities and company presentations. Governor Deval Patrick is the featured speaker. Read More.
Brandeis in the world:
Confronting oppression
First-year student Aziz Sohail confronts hatred in the "Tunnel of Oppression" during Brandeis orientation. Read More.
Chair of Ethics Center International Advisory Board headed UN Gaza mission report
The long-awaited Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict was released September 15, stirring international controversy. The Mission was headed by Justice Richard Goldstone, Chair of the Ethics Center's International Advisory Board. Read More.
The Rise and Fall of Soviet Studies
David C. Engerman, Brandeis professor of history, explores American interest in Soviet studies in his new book, Know Your Enemy: The Rise and Fall of America's Soviet Experts. Read More.
Blog

Danielle Friedman, '09, a Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellow, explores the arts in Mexico City

Campus Resources
Global Brandeis Portal
Areas of Study
International Students and Scholars Office
Office of Study Abroad
Global Studies Program
Hiatt Career Center - International
Experiential Learning
OPPORTUNITIES
Info Sessions & Fairs
Study Abroad Information Session: Funding Study Abroad
9/29 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Usdan 122

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Deadlines
Study Abroad Spring 2010 and Calendar Year 2010 Application Deadline
9/30 at noon

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(EL)2: Experiential Learning, Engaged Learners Symposium Application Deadline
10/2

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Bridging Scholarship for Study in Japan - Spring 2010 Deadline
10/6

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - Spring 2010 Deadline
10/6

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Sorenson Fellowship Preliminary Project Proposal Deadline
10/7 by midnight

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Sorenson Application Due
11/2 by 5 p.m.

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Study Abroad Notification Deadline
11/6 by noon

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NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarship - Internal Campus Deadline
12/11

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External Funding
Clinton Global Initiative University Early Decision Application Deadline
11/20

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Above photo: Shay Cole Rabineau at Timna National Park in March, 2008. Photo by Daniel Perna, jpost.com


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