Remaking US Foreign Aid and Global Economic Policy
10/19 | 12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Heller G2
Doug and Steve Hellinger, co-founders of The Development Gap, provide a historical, development and political economy perspective in the context of today's political and economic crises.
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Two Degrees Celsius: Confronting Climate Change Beyond Copenhagen
10/19 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
International Lounge, Usdan Student Center
Leading experts explain what is at stake in Copenhagen and how a carbon emissions agreement would change the global order.
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Social Justice Leadership Series: Haider Hamza: Talk to an Iraqi
10/20 | 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Twenty-four-year-old Iraqi journalist Haider Hamza lived through the
2003 U.S.-led invasion of his country. Since then, he covered all the major events that took
place in Iraq. Hamza will discuss his personal journey, talking about the war with Americans.
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MusicUnitesUS Intercultural Residency: Obbini Tumbao
10/21 - 10/24
Boston's celebrated Latin groove band visits Brandeis. Includes open
classes, educational programs, concerts, workshops, and a final concert
on October 24.
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Bridging Gaza and Israel: A Palestinian Physician's Quest to Heal Israeli-Palestinian Relations
10/21 | 4:00 p.m.
Olin Sang Auditorium
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Gazan physician, is a passionate and eloquent proponent of peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
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Pray the Devil Back to Hell
10/21 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Coexistence International will screen this inspiring documentary film about a group of women in Liberia
who were instrumental in bringing peace to their country after decades
of civil war.
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Ancient Worlds of the Americas
10/23 | 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Napoli Trophy Room
This conference will showcase the work of Brandeis anthropology
graduate students and faculty focusing on archaeology of the Americas.
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South Asia Cultural Dinner
10/24 | 6:00 p.m.
Heller, Zinner Forum
Students from the region warmly invite you to an evening of cultural sharing and celebration.
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| Lectures & Panels by Region/Department |
Anthropology Colloquium Series: Alex Weingrod
10/19 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Alex Weingrod speaks on "Ethnicity Matters; Or Does It?"
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Anthropology Colloquium Series: Alex Weingrod
10/22 | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Alex Weingrod speaks on "The New Israeli Minorities."
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Blasphemy, Censorship, and Scholarship: 'The Cartoons That Shook the World' and Also Shook Academe
10/20 | 8:00 - 8:55 a.m.
The Old State House
206 State Street, Boston (State 'T' stop)
Please RSVP to 781-736-4210
or by e-mail to radin@brandeis.edu
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India's Emergence as Great Power: Implications for U.S. Policy in Asia
10/21 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
MIT, Muckley Building, Room 496
A talk by David J. Karl from the University of Southern California, School of International Relations.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Elegant Design Out of Junk and Spare Parts
10/21 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
MIT, Eastman Laboratories, Room 6
William Kamkwamba, a high school senior in South Africa, talks about his remarkable inventions.
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MusicUnitesUS Intercultural Residency Presents Obbini Tumbao
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MusicUnites US presents Obbini Tumbao, Boston's celebrated Latin groove band. The residency includes free classes and workshops, culminating in a concert on Saturday. See below for complete schedule of events.
"If Mambo Kings Poncho Sanchez and Tito Puente got together to jam with
Herb Alpert and Ry Cooder of the Buena Vista Social Club, it might
sound something like Obinni Tumbao" - Liza Weisstuch, Boston Globe
Listen to Obbini Tumbao.
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| Brandeis in the World |
Brady Ann Wheatley '07, a recipient of Jane's Travel Grant, creates recycling awareness in Mexico.
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Winter Break Study Tour to Kerala, India: "Social Harmony and Alternative Development"
10/22 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Heller 101
Questions? Contact Abra Pollock at apollock@brandeis.edu.
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Study Abroad Information Session: No Language Prerequisite Focus
10/22 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Usdan 122
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Sillerman Prize for Innovations in Philanthropy: Informational Workshop
10/22 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
International Business School, Lemberg 55
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Jane's Travel Grant for Latin American Studies Application Deadline
11/2 by 9 a.m.
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Sorensen Application Due
11/2 by 5 p.m.
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Study Abroad Notification Deadline
11/6 by noon
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Teach for India Second Deadline
11/22
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NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarship - Internal Campus Deadline
12/11
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Clinton Global Initiative University - Early Decision Deadline
11/20
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