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Tuesday Talks: Mari Fitzduff
2/1 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Altman Amphitheater (G1), Schneider
Fitzduff's talk, "Is there a resolution to conflict?," focuses on whether it is inevitable that we continue to solve our local and international conflicts through violence and war. |
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Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution: Spark for Democratization in the Arab World?
2/2 | 12:15 - 1:45 pm
Heller Room 163
Bellin will explore the dynamics of the "Jasmine Revolution," the first popular uprising ever to bring down an authoritarian ruler in the Arab world. |
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Close Looking: Natalie Frank's "The Czech Bride"
2/2 | 3:30 p.m.
Rose Art Museum
Frank explores themes of power and terror in her large, three-panel painting. |
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Artist's Talk: Anne Percoco
2/3 | 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Women's Studies Research Center, Epstein
Percoco will discuss her work with an environmental NGO in Vrindavan, India, the connection between Hinduism and ecology, and other influences on her piece, "Indra's Cloud." |
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Career Paths in International Justice and Human Rights
2/3 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex Atrium
Four Brandeis alumni will discuss their career paths in the field of international justice and human rights. |
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"Insatiable" Opening Reception
2/3 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Studies Research Center, Epstein
Join us for the opening reception of the exhibition "Insatiable: Our Rapacious Appetite for More".
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From Guantanamo to The Hague: Human Rights Victims and Their Justice Claims
2/3 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
International Lounge, Usdan
Fletcher will talk about her work with former Guantanamo detainees and the role of the academy and legal profession in promoting victim-centered justice claims. |
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Hunt Lecture in Economic Anthropology: Gary Feinman
2/4 | 3:30 p.m.
Feinman will speak on "Reframing the Prehispanic Highland Mesoamerican Economy: A Bottom up Perspective from Oaxaca". |
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Interdisciplinary series to look closely at art's connections to humanities | | A new interdisciplinary series at Brandeis will illustrate relationships between the vast areas of study within the university through discussion and viewing of original art and manuscripts from some of the University's greatest collections. Upcoming events include The Czech Bride on Feb. 2 (see event in left column), Shakespeare's 1623 Folio on Feb. 16, and Hartley's Musical Theme on Mar. 9. Read also: Four art pieces are chosen for professors' monthly talk. |
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Ethics Center hosts two human rights events on Feb. 3
| The International Center for Ethics, Justice, and Public Life is hosting two programs this week. The first, "Career Paths in International Justice and Human Rights" involves conversations with alums who have put to use what they have learned at Brandeis around the globe. The second, "From Guantanamo to the Hague", explores war crime accountabilty. Read more about both events in the left column.
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Spitzer family documents donated to Brandeis' Special Collections
| | Linda Powers, daughter of Czech rabbi Harry Spitzer, recently donated rediscovered family documents to Brandeis. Combined with hundreds of candid photos, the collection paints a chilling portrait of how the war affected one family on both European and American soil. |
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Professor creates classroom edition of French classic
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Moliere & Co., publishers of European literature designed for English-speaking students, recently published Brandeis French and comparative literature professor Edward Kaplan's classroom edition of the French classic "Les Fleurs du Mal." "It gave me the opportunity to study every single poem, in sequence, of arguably the most influential poet in Europe after Dante," Kaplan said.
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2011 Poster Contest for (EL)2
We seek your creativity to market the third annual Experiential Learning Symposium on March
24. The winning designer will be paid $100 for their work on the poster and related materials. Click here for more info.
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Become a part of the Russian Community-Engaged Learning Initiative!
Faculty of the Russian Studies Program are developing a community-engaged learning initiative that allows students to develop language skills while providing valuable social support to Russian-speaking elders. Find out more! |
How to Find an Internship Workshop
1/31 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Hiatt Career Center, Usdan
Come learn about tips and techniques for finding a summer or academic internship and about Hiatt's World of Work fellowships. |
Study Abroad Funding Workshop
1/31 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
International Lounge, Usdan
This session will help you prepare financially for your time abroad.
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Study Abroad Application Workshop
2/1 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
International Lounge, Usdan
The workshop will allow you to understand each of the steps in the complex application process. For students applying to study abroad in fall 2011, spring 2012 or for the 2011-2012 academic year. |
Summer Study Abroad Info Session
2/3 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Alumni Lounge, Usdan
The Summer Study Abroad Info Sessions are designed to give you an overview of the summer off-campus study process.
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Applying for WOW Internship Funding
2/4 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Hiatt Career Center, Usdan
Hiatt's World of Work (WOW) fellowships grant students $3,500 to pursue unpaid summer internships in any career field. Come learn about the program and our application requirements. |
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