Announcements: Events
Jan. 20
Community forum on tsunami disaster
4 p.m., North Court Reception Room
The first event sponsored by the Spider Community Tsunami
Response initiative will feature a panel discussion, including
students from areas affected by the Dec. 26 earthquake and
tsunami. There will be an open discussion of the economic,
historical, cultural and political contexts of the disaster as well
as the aid effort. The forum is free and open to the public.
Jan. 20, 21 & 23
International Film Series
Facing Windows (Italian)
In 2004 Facing Windows swept the Italian equivalent of the
Oscars, winning Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Film and Best
Music. The film is a romantic mystery consisting of two interlocking
story lines. The series is free and open to the public.
Thursday and Sunday showings are at 7:30 p.m. in Jepson 118.
The Friday showing is at 3 p.m. in the Adams Auditorium of
Boatwright Memorial Library.
Jan. 27
Jepson Leadership Forum
“From Campaigning to Governing: What Next, Mr. President?”
7 p.m., Modlin Center for the Arts
Margaret Warner, chief Washington correspondent of PBS’
The NewsHour, will moderate a discussion among White House
observers. Panelists include Dan Balz, national political correspondent
for the Washington Post; Alan Ehrenhalt, executive editor
of Governing magazine; Pam Fessler, correspondent on NPR’s
national desk, which covers Washington and political stories;
and Marsha Mercer, Media General’s Washington bureau chief.
Tickets are required but free. Call the Box Office at ext. 8980
for tickets.
Jan. 27, 28 & 30
International Film Series
Distant (Turkish)
An independent photographer named Mahmut finds his
ordered life disturbed when his wife leaves him and his cousin
moves in after becoming unemployed. Distant won the Grand
Jury Prize and the two leads shared the Best Actor award at the
2003 Cannes Film Festival. The series is free and open to the
public. Thursday and Sunday showings are at 7:30 p.m. in
Jepson 118. The Friday showing is at 3 p.m. in the Adams
Auditorium of Boatwright Memorial Library.
Feb. 2
Lunchtime Forum
Tanja Softic, speaker
11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Heilman Dining Center, Richmond Room
The fourth Lunchtime Forum for 2004–05, co-sponsored by the
School of Arts and Sciences and the University Club, will be
held Feb. 2. Tanja Softic, associate professor of art, will discuss
“De Rerum Natura: What Drawing Is.” All faculty and staff
from any academic school or administrative unit, including retired
faculty and staff, are invited to pick up a free lunch in the University
Club between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., take it to the Richmond
Room and enjoy lunch and conversation until 12:30 p.m. Then Softic will speak for 20 minutes, no more, about her scholarly
work. A half-hour of questions, comments and discussion
will follow, with the proceedings ending at 1:20 p.m.
Anyone who plans to pick up a free lunch should sign up
in advance at the University Club or reserve a lunch through
Rosa Garcia of Dining Services (rgarcia2@richmond.edu or
ext. 8511) by noon Jan. 28. Of course, anyone who wishes to
bring his or her own lunch, or not to have lunch, also will be
welcome.
The fifth speaker in this year’s series, Dr. Leslie Keiler,
assistant professor of education, will share her ongoing
research on “Middle School Science: In Pursuit of Excellence
at a Time of High Stakes Assessment.” Mark your calendars
for March 2!
Feb. 2
Urban Practice and Policy Forum, “The University and the Local
Community: What Questions Should We Be Asking?”
7:30 p.m., Jepson Hall, Room 118
Speakers for this first UPP Forum event include Dr. David
Maurrassee, assistant professor in the Department of International
and Public Affairs at Columbia University and author of
Beyond the Campus: How Colleges and Universities Form Partnerships with
Their Communities; Dr. Ken Ruscio, dean of the Jepson School
of Leadership Studies; and Dr. Harlan Beckley, director of the
Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty
and Human Capability and Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor
of Religion at Washington and Lee University.
Feb. 2
Black History Celebration
Soweto Gospel Choir
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music
The Soweto Gospel Choir celebrates the unique and inspirational
power of African gospel music. The 26-member group
draws on the best talent from churches in and around Soweto.
University Communications publishes Richmond Matters
every two weeks during the academic year.
The choir has recently had sold-out tours in Australia/New
Zealand and Edinburgh and is securing its place as one of
South Africa’s most exciting new finds. Tickets are $20 for Richmond
faculty/staff and $5 for students. Call the Box Office at
ext. 8980.
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