Sperry Room, Andover Hall, Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Ave. Tue., Mar. 9, 2010, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
This lecture will present an illustrated overview of the results of the ongoing Tayinat investigations, and the historical insights they have provided to date.
Recent archaeological discoveries, including a growing corpus of epigraphic finds, have begun to challenge the prevailing view of the Early Iron Age (ca. 1200-900 BCE) as an era of cultural and political disruption and ethnic strife, or a "Dark Age," as depicted in the Homeric epics and the Hebrew Bible. Recent epigraphic discoveries, for example, have revealed that some ruling dynasties appear to have survived the collapse of the great Bronze Age powers. The University of Toronto excavations at Tell Tayinat, on the Plain of Antioch, have begun to uncover extensive remains from this Dark Age. The emerging archaeological picture points to the rise of a powerful regional state associated with "the Land of Palistin," and comprised of an intriguing amalgam of Aegean, Anatolian (Luwian) and Bronze Age West Syrian cultural traditions, which appears to have eclipsed nearby Aleppo as the principal power in the region during this period. Palistin resurfaces in ninth century Neo-Assyrian sources as the Neo-Hittite Kingdom of Patina (or the alternative Unqi), though with diminished political borders, and is eventually destroyed in 738 BCE by Tiglath-pileser III, who transforms Tayinat into an Assyrian provincial capital.
Type of Event: Humanities, Social Sciences, Special Events Organization/Sponsor: The Marcella Tilles Memorial Fund Speaker(s): Timothy P. Harrison
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
Room S354, CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA Tue., Mar. 9, 2010, 12:15 – 2 p.m.
Title TBA.
Type of Event: Humanities, Presentation/Lecture, Social Sciences Organization/Sponsor: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Speaker(s): Jochen Hellbeck, Rutgers University More info: daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
Minot Room, Countway Library, 10 Shattuck St., Boston, MA Tue., Mar. 9, 2010, 12 – 1:15 p.m.
Feel free to bring your lunch.
In this interactive presentation, Dr. Buxton will provide a brief overview on the basics of sleep -- how and why we sleep, how to figure out how much sleep you or a family member might need, and sleep disorders. Dr. Buxton will then discuss with the audience the interrelationships of sleep, work, family, and health.
Type of Event: Classes/Workshops, Support/Social, Wellness/Work Life Organization/Sponsor: Office of Work and Family Speaker(s): Orfeu M. Buxton, Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women's Hospital Ticket Info: Registration required. Contact Info: barbara_wolf@hms.harvard.edu More info: sleep.med.harvard.edu
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
133 Barker, 12 Quincy St., Cambridge MA Tue., Mar. 9, 2010, 6 – 8 p.m.
Type of Event: Humanities, Presentation/Lecture Organization/Sponsor: Seminar on Modern Greek Literature and Culture, Harvard Humanities Center Speaker(s): Pietro Bortone, assistant professor, University of Illinois, Chicago, research fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies, Berlin, Germany (from September 2010) Cost: Free Contact Info: 617-475-5110, rapti@fas.harvard.edu More info: fas.harvard.edu…
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
Room S354, CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA Tue., Mar. 9, 2010, 12:15 – 2 p.m.
Type of Event: Humanities, Presentation/Lecture, Social Sciences Organization/Sponsor: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies Speaker(s): Jochen Hellbeck, Rutgers University Cost: Free admission More info: daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
Room S250, CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA Tue., Mar. 9, 2010, 12 – 2 p.m.
Questions and comments to follow presentation.
Type of Event: Presentation/Lecture, Social Sciences Organization/Sponsor: David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies Speaker(s): Victoria Murillo, Columbia University Cost: Free and open to the public Contact Info: smtesor@fas.harvard.edu More info: www.drclas.harvard.edu
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
4 courses of beer and unbelievable beer food, plus a 'welcome' pint of Hopback Amber when you arrive!
All beer dinners are $50 in 2010 (INCLUDING tax, gratuity, and Brown Paper Ticket fee), which includes a 'welcome beer' plus four courses of brews and food. All tickets will be released, for purchase, one month in advance of all beer dinners at: www.brownpapertickets.com
Premeal Beer: Hopback Amber
~Starter~ Black Bean & Smoked Cheddar Dip Paired with Nugget Nectar
~Intermezzo~ Dreamweaver Mussels (you know us, livin' the dream!) Paired with Dreamweaver Wheat
~Entree~ [choice of] BBQ & Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Jack & Cheddar Cheeses Paired with Rugged Trail Nut Brown
OR
Vegetarian Pizza with Roasted Garlic, Fresh Basil, Red & Yellow Tomatoes, Crushed Red Pepper, and Parmesan & Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Paired with Pale Ale
~Dessert~ Java Head Stout Float with Mini Oatmeal Cookies Paired with Java Head Stout
NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM to Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: Posted by:evdb
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“A Conversation with James Moody,” jazz composer and musician; moderated by journalist and critic Fernando Gonzales of The Miami Herald and Jazz Times magazine. The Office for the Arts’ 2010 Jazz Master in Residence at Harvard University, Moody will discuss his career and contributions to jazz literature and performance, and answer questions from the audience.
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM to Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: New College Theater in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: Free and open to the public Posted by:evdb
Storyteller Surabhi Shah performs stories of devotion and heroism from the Jain and Hindu traditions.
In this series, three outstanding storytellers will share traditional and modern stories, for adult audiences, that speak to the head and the heart.
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 AM to Mar 9, 2010 12 AM Where: Arthur M. Sackler Museum in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: Free admission * see below for ticketing information Posted by:evdb
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Need help with your outlook? Take a moment to look within.
That's the recommendation of the Institute's chaplains, who are starting "Tuesdays in the Chapel at MIT," a new, weekly service dedicated to reflection, meditation, and inspiration. "The goal is to give people a chance to center themselves, so they can focus, meditate, and think about how they will approach the week," says Dr. Robert Randolph, Chaplain to the Institute.
Hosted in the campus chapel, the brief sessions will run from 8:30 to 8:50 each Tuesday throughout the school year. Randolph says the tone will be deliberately simple: a brief musical piece, a reading, words of encouragement, and time for reflection. The theme for this year is "Finding Hope in Hard Times."
"The intention and focus is going to be, 'How do you get through hard times?'" Randolph says. "We all know that many of our friends are struggling. Some of us are struggling in these difficult times, as well."
All are welcome. Chaplains from all religious traditions will take the lead for the first few weeks, and as the rhythm of the gathering is established, others will add their voices. After the service and before 9:00 AM, coffee and juice will be available in W-11.
Open to: the general public
This event occurs on Tuesdays through May 1, 2010.
Sponsor(s): Religious Life
For more information, contact: Robert Randolph 617-258-5484 randolph@mit.edu
A daily service of Morning Prayers has been kept at Harvard since its founding in 1636. Held in Appleton Chapel, the service consists of music, prayer, and a brief address given by a member or friend of the University. This service, open to all, is designed to enable students and faculty to attend nine o’clock classes. Music at Morning Prayers is provided by the Choral Fellows of the Harvard University Choir, who sing a wide selection of anthems and psalms in a variety of styles. On Saturdays, the music is provided by soloists, small ensembles, or instrumentalists.
Type of Event: Humanities, Religion Organization/Sponsor: The Memorial Church Speaker(s): Steven E. Hyman, Provost; Professor of Neurobiology, Harvard University;, Member of the Board of Snydics of Harvard University Press More info: www.memorialchurch.harvard.edu
When: Mar 9, 2010 8:45:00 AM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
The Center for Health Promotion & Wellness sponsors wellness classes, including gentle yoga, pilates, tai chi, fitness, and many others. Classes are offered in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with knowledgeable instructors. Classes are kept small and suitable for all levels of experience. Daytime and after work class schedules make it easy to commit to adding wellness into a busy day. Most classes are offered throughout the year and run for five to 10 weeks.
Location: 11 Divinity Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138 Times: 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours which vary with the academic schedule. Consult http://hcl.harvard.edu/libraries/#tozzer or call 617-496-1027.
The festivals of Canton Bo, located in the dense forest region of western Ivory Coast, centered on the spirit forms of ancient ancestors who appeared in post-harvest festivals wearing carved masks and full body coverings of straw, animal hide, textiles, and paint. Through rare drawings and photographs, along with masks from the Peabody Museum collections, Masked Festivals explores the different kinds of spirit forms and their performances.
When: Mar 9, 2010 9 AM in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: $7-10 Posted by:evdb
The new permanent exhibition EVOLUTION, invites visitors to examine the fossil, anatomical, and genetic evidence that reveals the shared evolutionary history of all life. Featuring animals and plants that sparked Darwin's theory, dramatic displays of diversity within species, and computer simulations to demonstrate how natural selection acts, EVOLUTION will also offer behind-the-scenes looks at current evolution research at Harvard. University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin will present the public opening lecture "Finding Your Inner Fish" on Thursday, free on April 16, at 6 pm.
The museum is on the Harvard University campus, just a short, 7-10 minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line ‘T’ station. Visit hmnh.harvard.edu or call 617-495-3045 for more info.
When: Mar 9, 2010 9 AM to Mar 9, 2010 5 PM Where: Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: Free with museum admission, $6-9 Posted by:HMNHpr
NO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE INFORMATION SESSION! The Undergraduate Admissions Office Application Reading Period begins December 7, 2009 and continues through March 19, 2010. Tours only will be held at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm (except for holidays indicated).The Undergraduate Admissions Office Information Session will resume on Monday, March 22, 2010. The Information Session will be scheduled at 10:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
The MIT club of the American Red Cross is running a week-long event to raise awareness of and funds for the services it provides to people in the metro Boston area affected by fires, floods, and other disasters each year.
Location: Redfield Lobby - Woods Hole Village campus and Student Center Quissett Campus
Come enjoy bagels and muffins from Cape Cod Bagel with your fellow students! Bring a mug for coffee and tea. Bus leaves from MIT (Ames St/ in front of MIT Medical) at 8:30 AM on Tuesday. When you get off the bus, hang out, chat, eat!
Open to: MIT-only
This event occurs on Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 13, 2010, except March 23, 2010, March 25, 2010, April 20, 2010 and February 16, 2010.
This exhibit explores one of the most important and controversial publications of the eighteenth century, Diderot's "Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers." This massive work became infamous in its day as an enlightened attack on French and European religious dogmatism and monarchical inefficiency and injustice. Containing over 2,500 elaborately engraved plates, it documented the mechanical arts and technology, placing equal importance on the manual trades as the arts and sciences. The exhibit features fascinating images chosen from the 32 original folio volumes owned by the MIT Libraries, as well as multimedia components illustrating the Encylopedie's significance.
Curated by Jeffrey S. Ravel, MIT Associate Professor of History, and Kristel Smentek, MIT Assistant Professor of Art History.
Embark on an expedition to the Arctic seafloor. Through photography and other media, this exhibition portrays the expedition to learn more about Arctic undersea mountains. An international team led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution plumbed the secrets of the sea, and were captured at work by photographer and MIT alum, Chris Linder.
Open to: the general public
Cost: Free
This event occurs daily through June 6, 2010.
Sponsor(s): MIT Museum
For more information, contact: 617-253-5927 museum@mit.edu
This event is categorized as: art/architecture/museum, visual arts, new media arts
Location: N51, MIT Museum at 265 Massachusetts Avenue
Sampling MIT will directly connect visitors to some of the thousands of research topics currently being explored at the Institute. In typical MIT fashion, the questions being asked are large, and the techniques used to discover answers are broad - from bio-engineering a virus to build a battery, to developing delightful-to-use consumer devices, to creating a system that allows people all over the planet to work together on climate change. In each case, the research shown here represents MIT's commitment to working creatively, effectively and wisely for the betterment of humankind.
Cost: General Admission: $7.50 adults, $3.00 students, seniors and youths under 18
This event occurs daily.
Sponsor(s): MIT Museum
For more information, contact: 617-253-5927 museum@mit.edu
This event is categorized as: art/architecture/museum, science/engineering
When: Mar 9, 2010 10 AM to Mar 9, 2010 5 PM Where: MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: General Admission: $7.50 adults, $3.00 students, seniors and youths under 18 Posted by:evdb
Location: N51, MIT Museum at 265 Massachusetts Avenue
The Museum recently opened a new display filled with Edgerton artifacts and memorabilia. You'll also find computers to access the exciting new Edgerton Digital Collections, strobe lights used to make Edgerton's iconic photographs, and a new "piddler" machine donated by the Edgerton Center at MIT. The new exhibition highlights the completion of the first phase of a multi-year project across the Institute to digitize, catalog and make available online thousands of still and moving images, original archival materials and artifacts that document Doc Edgerton?s global travels, underwater archeology expeditions, experiments, and film work.
Cost: General Admission: $7.50 adults, $3.00 students, seniors and youths under 18
This event occurs daily through September 30, 2010.
Sponsor(s): MIT Museum
For more information, contact: 617-253-5927 museum@mit.edu
This event is categorized as: science/engineering
When: Mar 9, 2010 10 AM to Mar 9, 2010 5 PM Where: MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: General Admission: $7.50 adults, $3.00 students, seniors and youths under 18 Posted by:evdb
Undergraduate Information Sessions are held Monday through Friday at 10:00am and 2:00pm in the Admissions Welcome Center in room 3-108. Following the Undergraduate Admissions Office Information Session is a Student Led Campus Tour. Groups over 10 people need to make special reservations.
Photojournalist Randy H. Goodman exhibits her powerful photographs that capture the spirit of the Iranian people swept up in the aftermath of revolution, the hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq war and the establishment of the Islamic Republic. This exhibition is the largest showing of her Iran collection to date and is open to the public M-F 10:30am - 6pm. The Multicultural Arts Center is located at 41 2nd St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Location: Lobby 7 (Main Entrance Lobby at 77 Massachusetts Ave)
Student Led Campus Tours are approximately 90 minutes long and provide a general overview of the main campus. Please note that campus tours do not visit laboratories, living groups or buildings under construction. Groups over 12 people need to make special reservations by emailing: privategrouptour@mit.edu. The Campus Tour begins in Lobby 7 (Main Entrance Lobby at 77 Massachusetts Ave)
Speaker: Peter Wirth, Esquire, Dr. Robert Langer, and Matthew W. Emmens
Time: 12:00pâ?"12:00p
Location: Boston Marriott Cambridge (in Kendall Square)
BioInnovations 2010 is the premier forum for leading thinkers from industry, academia, and government to discuss the next wave of innovations in life science technology, policy, and commercialization. This year's conference features keynotes Peter Wirth, EVP of Genzyme; Dr. Robert Langer of MIT; and Matthew Emmens, CEO of Vertex. Panels include Bringing Innovation to Market, Emerging Markets: The future of Pharma growth?, Beyond Electronic Medical Records: Building Collaborative Networks, and Healthcare Reform in Limbo.
For more information, contact: Jennifer Woodfin jwoodfin@mit.edu
This event is categorized as: lectures/conferences, business/entrepreneurship, personal development
When: Mar 9, 2010 12 PM to Mar 9, 2010 12 PM Where: MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: Register by March 1 for Early-Bird Discounts! Posted by:evdb
Steward Pickett's work has spanned a wide variety of ecological systems, ranging from the dynamics of abandoned agricultural fields, natural disturbance in old-growth forest, landscape ecology, and two decades of urban ecology. This talk explores the conceptual unity in this wide array of topics: the generation and significance of spatial heterogeneity in the function of ecological systems. Urban ecological research is the most complex expression of this interest, and is poised for deeper integration with urban design and planning.
Following the talk, join us for a brief reception.
Open to: the general public
Sponsor(s): Department of Urban Studies and Planning
For more information, contact: Ezra Glenn 617-253-2024 eglenn@mit.edu
This event is categorized as: lectures/conferences, art/architecture/museum, humanities/social sciences, science/engineering
The MIT Produce Market aims to make better nutritional options available by providing access to affordable, high-quality fruits and vegetables.
In warmer months the market can be found in the East Campus Courtyard at the end nearest Walker Memorial (50). From October 27-March 30, the market will be in the TMSC Lobby in Stata.
Join the MIT Energy club on a tour of the Genzyme Center. The Center is a twelve-story; 350,000 square foot office building that combines innovative design and cutting-edge technology to create one of the most environmentally responsible office buildings in the United States. The tour will explore how the building incorporates renewable resources, light, temperature regulation, and air flow as elements in its architectural design and how the design minimizes building energy consumption and carbon footprint. To sign up for the tour, please send an email to nwike@mit.edu. Space will be limited.
NO UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICE INFORMATION SESSION! The Undergraduate Admissions Office Application Reading Period begins December 7, 2009 and continues through March 19, 2010. Tours only will be held at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm (except for holidays indicated).The Undergraduate Admissions Office Information Session will resume on Monday, March 22, 2010. The Information Session will be scheduled at 10:00am and 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Undergraduate Information Sessions are held Monday through Friday at 10:00am and 2:00pm in the Admissions Welcome Center in room 3-108. Following the Undergraduate Admissions Office Information Session is a Student Led Campus Tour. Groups over 10 people need to make special reservations.
Sigi3 is a FREE career self-assessment tool to help you better understand your values, interests, personality and skills in relation to careers. From this event, you will gain a better understanding of what their SIGI3 results mean when thinking about career options. Students attending this workshop should take SIGI3 (Found on CareerBridge) in advance and bring their results with them to the workshop. Since this event will be interactive, please bring your laptop computer (and a fully charged battery) to the session, if possible. These results will not be shared with others, but will be useful for you to refer to during the course of the session.
For more information and to register, visit CareerBridge: https://www.myinterfase.com/mit/student/ and select Workshops, Career Fairs and Events. Contact: Nancy Richmond, 12-170, x3-4733, richmond@mit.edu
Open to: MIT-only
Sponsor(s): Career Development Center
For more information, contact: Career Development Center 617-253-4733 mitco@mit.edu
This event is categorized as: career fairs/workshops
Harvard-MIT Algebraic Geometry Seminar This is the joint Harvard-MIT Algebraic Geometry Seminar. We start Jan. 26th at Harvard, and then alternate locations with MIT. The Harvard meetings run from 3:30-4:30, while the MIT meetings run from 3:00-4:00.
This is the joint Harvard-MIT Algebraic Geometry Seminar. We start Jan. 26th at Harvard, and then alternate locations with MIT. The Harvard meetings run from 3:30-4:30, while the MIT meetings run from 3:00-4:00.
Location: Lobby 7 (Main Entrance Lobby at 77 Massachusetts Ave)
Student Led Campus Tours are approximately 90 minutes long and provide a general overview of the main campus. Please note that campus tours do not visit laboratories, living groups or buildings under construction. Groups over 10 people need to make special reservations by emailing: privategrouptour@mit.edu. The Campus Tour begins in Lobby 7 (Main Entrance Lobby at 77 Massachusetts Ave)
"l-adic etale cohomology of PEL Shimura varieties with non-trivial coefficients"
Abstract: Given a Shimura datum (G,h) of PEL type, let p be an odd prime at which G is unramified. We describe a formula computing the l-adic cohomology of the associated Shimura varieties (regarded as a representation of the adelic points of G and of the local Weil group at p) in terms of that of their local models at p (the associated Rapoport-Zink spaces) and of the corresponding Igusa varieties, when the coefficients are in a lisse etale sheaf attached to a finite dimensional l-adic representation of the group G, for l not equal to p.
"Selmer ranks of elliptic curves in families of quadratic twists"
Abstract: I will describe ongoing work with Barry Mazur on 2-Selmer ranks in the family of quadratic twists of an elliptic curve. The talk will concentrate on questions about the number of twists with a given 2-Selmer rank, and will discuss some results, some heuristics, some conjectures, and some connections with work of Heath-Brown, Swinnerton-Dyer, and Bhargava.
Location: N51, MIT Museum at 265 Massachusetts Avenue
The MIT Museum's second annual "Luminous Windows" winter exhibition of holography features artists and scientists who pioneered this revolutionary imaging technology. The curtain goes up starting from sunset - 2 AM and runs until March 14, 2010.
The exhibition includes a rare public showing of Hand in Jewels, an 18- by 24-inch laser transmission hologram by artist Robert Schinella. Commissioned in 1972 by the jewelry firm Cartier for its New York City Fifth Avenue display window, the 3D diamond bracelet dangling from an elegant hand, projected out over the sidewalk AND astonished passersby.
The holograms on view in the MIT Museum's Massachusetts Avenue windows include four works from the museum's collection, the largest and most comprehensive collection of holography in the world, and two others on loan from private collections, including Hand in Jewels, owned by Marian Javits, widow of the long-time New York senator, Jacob K. Javits. Some of the works are technological achievements; others are influential artworks that advanced holography as an expressive medium.
In Spring 2010, the Transportation@MIT seminar series continues by drawing knowledge from MIT research that is applicable to transportation. Our goal is to strengthen the community of MIT researchers by sharing information in the following areas: airlines, automation, behavior and economics, energy sources, environmental impacts, logistics and supply chains, networks, propulsion, system control, urban challenges, and vehicles.
This event occurs on Tuesdays through May 4, 2010, except March 23, 2010, April 20, 2010 and February 16, 2010.
Sponsor(s): Transportation@MIT
For more information, contact: Rebecca Fearing transportation@mit.edu
This event is categorized as: business/entrepreneurship, humanities/social sciences, science/engineering, staff/faculty
When: Mar 9, 2010 4 PM to Mar 9, 2010 5 PM Where: MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge,Massachusetts Cost: Free Admission to MIT and General Public Posted by:evdb
GROWTH GEOMETRY OF MODERN AND ANCIENT PHOTSYNTHETIC BIOFILMS
Stromatolites are laminated and lithified sedimentary structures often interpreted as Earth's oldest macroscopic fossils. But do ancient stromatolites actually record evidence of biological processes in their morphology? Professor Bosak will present experimental and theoretical evidence linking the biological and physical processes of modern photosynthetic biofilm technology to the macroscopic geometry and textural signatures of contemporary conical stromatolites. This mechanistic understanding of the biophysical processes governing growth geometry in modern stromatolites allows us to identify evidence of photosynthetic processes preserved in rocks from early Earth.
NOTE: Reception to follow at 5pm
THE ESI YOUNG FACULTY SEMINARS is a series of occasional talks by our young faculty affiliates. The goal is to foster cross-departmental community and new collaborative research relationships by having them present their very latest work to colleagues in other departments.
Tsai Auditorium, CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA Tue., Mar. 9, 2010, 4 p.m.
Seating is limited.
Discussion will be followed by a reception at the Rudenstine Gallery. Currently on exhibit: "Ever Young: James Barnor, Street and Studio Photography."
Type of Event: Art/Design, Humanities, Presentation/Lecture, Social Sciences Organization/Sponsor: W. E. B. Du Bois Institute, Committee on African Studies Speaker(s): Okwui Enwezor, International Center of Photography; Lyle Ashton Harris, New York University; Kobena Mercer, independent scholar; Deborah Willis, New York University; moderated by Renee Mussai Cost: Free and open to the public More info: www.dubois.harvard.edu
When: Mar 9, 2010 4 PM Where: Harvard University in Cambridge,Massachusetts Posted by:evdb
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Cambridge Massachusetts is known for a unique mix of cultural and social diversity rich with history and you'll find local information within the city guide. Cambridge is home to renowned establishments of higher education-among them Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Select from the list of categories to find local businesses and local community information.
Over one fourth of its residents are college students and one sixth of all its jobs are in higher education. More than just a college town, Cambridge has long been an industrial innovator and at one point it was the third largest industrial center in the Commonwealth. Former factory buildings now house cutting edge firms focused on the latest emerging technologies.
Students from 64 different nations attend the public schools and 46 different languages are spoken here. The city is located along the Charles River just to the west of Boston. It is accessible to the world through its many public transportation options. It is also accessible via major roadways which include Route 2 and the Mass Turnpike (Interstate 90).
An out of town visitor can expect to enjoy one of Cambridge's many parks, attend one of its numerous cultural festivals, shop in its many retail areas that include Harvard Square and Central Square and dine in any one of its top shelf of neighborhood restaurants.
