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November 2009

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please use the event links to confirm the most up-to-date information, location, and meeting times.

Saturday, November 21

MELA 2009
6:00 p.m.
Levin Ballroom

The South Asian Students Association (SASA) presents the rich and diverse cultures of the South Asian subcontinent.

Africa Cultural Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Heller, Zinner Forum

Students from the region warmly invite you to an evening of cultural sharing and celebration. The night will include home cooked regional food, great music, dance and other performances.

Monday, November 23

Global Affairs Table: Honduras
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Hassenfeld Conference Room, Luria Room

A discussion of the ongoing constitutional crisis in Honduras and the upcoming November 29 elections.

Monday, November 30

Social Justice Leadership Series: Inaugural Distinguished Lecture in International Justice and Human Rights
5:oo p.m.
International Lounge, Usdan

Justice Hassan Bubacar Jallow, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, will deliver the inaugural Distinguished Lecture in International Justice and Human Rights.

2009 - 2010 Global Event Highlights

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

February 8-12

Hoseob Yoon, Distinguished Visiting Practitioner Residency
TBA

Hoseob Yoon, an artist specializing in incorporating environmental themes into his work in education and design, will serve as the Center’s fourth Distinguished Visiting Practitioner. The residency will include class visits, art demonstrations, exhibits, and one-on-one visits with students and members of the community, in which Yoon will share his message about the risk of climate change and the threats it poses to agriculture, water supplies, health, and biodiversity.

March 4 - 6

MusicUnitesUS Intercultural Residency: Alim and Fargana Qaismov
Locations and times TBA

Azerbaijan artists visit Brandeis for a series of open classes, educational programs, concerts, workshops, and a final concert on March 6.

Thursday, March 18

(EL)² Experiential Learning, Engaged Learners Symposium
Location and time TBA

The second annual symposium highlighting student research, experiential learning, work and study abroad.

April 7 - 18

Jewishfilm.2010: The National Center for Jewish Film’s 13th Annual Film Festival
Wasserman Cinematheque

Jewishfilm.2010 will present a slate of premiere films and classic cinematic treasures from around the world, along with visiting filmmakers and special guests.

Thursday, April 15

Social Justice Leadership Series: Humanitarian Activist Gloria White-Hammond
Locations and times TBA

The Social Justice Leadership Series presents a talk by one of the co-founders of My Sister’s Keeper, humanitarian activist Gloria White-Hammond. My Sister’s Keeper is a faith-inspired, multiracial, collective of women who lend humanitarian assistance to communities of women globally, with a focus on Sudan.

April 26 - 27

Pacific Rim Festival: Korean Musicians with the Lydian and Del Sol String Quartets
8:00 p.m.
Slosberg Recital Hall

MusicUnitesUs presents music from the Pacific Rim featuring the Lydian String and Del Sol String Quartets.

April 28 - May 3

Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts
The annual Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts features artists and art from around the world.