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Graduate Student Poster Symposium
3/28 - 4/1 | 9:00 a.m. -
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Shapiro Campus Center Art Gallery
Graduate students will share their research interests and specific research projects. |
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A Demonstration and History of Japanese Calligraphy
3/29 | 10:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mandel Humanities Center G03
Lecture and demonstration by Katsumi Yanagimoto, Suffolk University. |
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"Ghetto Eyes" Lecture
3/29 | 4:40 - 6:00 p.m.
Mandel Center G03
Lecture by Dana Katz, Art History and Humanities, Reed College. |
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Close Looking: Natalie Frank's "The Czech Bride"
3/30 | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Rose Art Museum
Discussants: Peter Kalb (Fine Arts) and David Sherman (English). |
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Benson Saler Lecture in Religious Studies: Jean Comaroff
3/31 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library
Comaroff has conducted fieldwork in southern Africa and Great Britain and is interested in colonialism, modernity, ritual, power, and consciousness. |
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Shakespeare in World Cinema: "Kebab Connection"
3/31 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Mandel Center G03
"Romeo and Juliet" in German with English subtitles. Followed by a discussion with film expert Lutz Koepnick.
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Peacebuilding and the Arts: Core Concepts and Principles
4/1 - 4/3 | see schedule for times
Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex Atrium
Intensive designed for students, practitioners, administrators, advocates and policy-makers in the fields of the arts, cultural work and conflict transformation. Registration required.
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Symposia on the Global Liberal Arts University to honor Frederick Lawrence's inauguration
| | Four panels over two days will examine the future challenges and obstacles that liberal arts universities will face as they move into the mid-21st century. If you can't attend the symposia, you can still watch the discussion live via the streaming page! The event is open to the Brandeis community; registration not required. For more information about this and other inauguration events, visit:
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International Business School is making headlines
| | Mass. Governor Deval Patrick will give the keynote address for Global Trade Summit 2011: Expanding Exports and Building International Partnerships on April 5th. More info about this event to follow in the next newsletter. Read more:
Also, IBS has been named one of the best business schools in the United States for educating students to enter "green business" fields. Read more:
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Peacebuilding and the Arts hosts weekend intensive
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Japan Update
| | Many students are returning home and others are altering their study abroad plans. Read more:
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 Open Doors to the International Community
"As Department Coordinator for the ISSO, I am really excited to announce the 2011/2012 Open Doors Host Program which give students the opportunity to gain international exposure right here!"
More Blog Entries |
 Global Brandeis Profile: Katherine Wong '13
"I think being a global citizen means to be a friend of the world, to be open to all cultures and different cultural practices."
More Profiles |
 On Living in Haifa
"I am truly embracing being abroad, and I am so happy to be in this special area of the world, where modern and ancient live side by side."
More Blog Entries |
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Study abroad confirmations due next week
March 31 is the last day to submit all online and paper materials to confirm participation in fall 2011 or academic year 2011-2012 study abroad. Don't miss this important deadline! |
LALS Advising Week Event
3/28 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Olin-Sang 207
An opportunity for students interested in the Latin American and Latino Studies Program to meet with LALS faculty. |
The Effects of Globalization on Posada Rituals in Guanajuato, Mexico
3/28 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Olin-Sang 207
Presentation by Chiara Bercu, 2011 Jane's Travel Grant Recipient.
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Romance Studies Advising Week Event
3/28 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Shiffman 120
Join us to meet our faculty members, and learn more about our classes and programs.
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AAAS Meet the Majors
3/30 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Mandel Center for the Humanities
Mingle with African and Afro-American Studies majors. |
International Queer Movie Night: Screening and Discussion of Eytan Fox's "The Bubble"
3/30 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Heller-Brown Building, Room G53
Israeli film about a gay love story between an Israeli and a Palestinian. Discussion to follow. |
Palestinian Student Activists Speak Out!
3/31 | 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
TV Lounge, Village C House
Two young Palestinian activists from the West Bank will share the challenges facing young people who live under Israel's military occupation.
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Poisson d'Avril
3/31 | 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy a French April Fools' Day tradition organized by the French and Francophone Studies UDRs! |
Anthropology: Real People, Real Careers
4/1 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Brown 316
Prof. Sarah Lamb will host a film screening that provides exciting information about the vast array of careers available to anthropologists. |
Other Deadlines of Interest
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