Calendar of events
November 19-December 2, 2007
[F] Admission charged, [G] Not open to general public.
All other events are open to members of the University community and the general public free of charge. Any speaker not otherwise identified is a member of the faculty, staff or student body of Princeton University. The calendar is posted at www.princeton.edu/pr/pwb/. Submissions for future calendars may be made electronically at the same location or by entering information in the University-wide Web-based events calendar at calendar.princeton.edu.
Monday, November 19
Arts
6:30 p.m. Slavic languages and literatures film screening. Aleksandr Dovzhenko: “Earth.” 100 Jones.
9 p.m. Religious life/Lewis Center for the Arts/vice president for campus life performance. “Performing the Sacred.” Chapel.
Lectures
4 p.m. Applied and computational mathematics lecture. “A Hierarchy of Mathematical Models for Studying the Earth’s Climate.” Dargan Frierson, University of Washington. 214 Fine.
4:30 p.m. Anthropology/Center for the Study of Religion/Center for African American Studies lecture. “The Arab Street: The Perspective From Journalism.” Rami Khouri, American University of Beirut. 219 Burr.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/Center for the Study of Religion lecture. “The Protocols of the Elders of Greenwich: The Secret American Plot to Rule the World.” Walter Russell Mead, Council on Foreign Relations. 16 Robertson.
8 p.m. Madison program/law and public affairs/Murphy lecture. “Importing Legal Ideas.” Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard University. Dodds Auditorium, Robertson.
Tuesday, November 20
Lectures
Noon. Population research lecture. “Parental Imprisonment: The Emergence of a Novel Form of Childhood Disadvantage.” Chris Wildeman. 300 Wallace.
4:30 p.m. Algebraic geometry seminar. “Congruence for Rational Points Over Finite Fields and Coniveau Over Local Fields.” Chenyang Xu. 322 Jones.
4:30 p.m. Operations research and financial engineering lecture. “Violation of the Magnification Theorem in Gravitational Lensing.” Arlie Petters, Duke University. E219 Engineering Quadrangle.
8 p.m. Public Lectures Series/Edge lecture. “A Conversation With David Remnick.” David Remnick, The New Yorker; and Michael Wood. McCosh 50.
Sports
[F] 7 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Lehigh. Jadwin Gym.
Wednesday, November 21
Sports
[F] 7 p.m. Men’s ice hockey vs. Quinnipiac. Baker Rink.
Friday, November 23
Arts
[F] 1 and 4:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre ballet performance. Graham Lustig: “The Nutcracker.” American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School. Matthews Theatre.
[F] 8 p.m. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concert. “Jarvi and the Dance.” Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.
Sports
[F] 7 p.m. Women’s ice hockey vs. Mercyhurst. Baker Rink.
Saturday, November 24
Arts
[F] 1 and 4:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre ballet performance. Graham Lustig: “The Nutcracker.” American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School. Matthews Theatre.
Sports
[F] 2 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Lafayette. Jadwin Gym.
[F] 3 p.m. Women’s ice hockey vs. Mercyhurst. Baker Rink.
Sunday, November 25
Arts
[F] 1 p.m. McCarter Theatre ballet performance. Graham Lustig: “The Nutcracker.” American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School. Matthews Theatre.
Notices
11 a.m. Chapel service. Deborah Blanks. Chapel.
Monday, November 26
Arts
6:30 p.m. Slavic languages and literatures film screening. Sergei Eisenstein: “General Line.” 100 Jones.
Lectures
12:30 p.m. Integrative information, computer and application sciences lecture. “Medical Context Learning for Medical Image Analysis.” Kevin Zhou, Siemens Corp. 302 Computer Science.
4 p.m. Geosciences seminar. “Achieving Continental Rupture: Dike Intrusions in East Africa.” Cindy Ebinger, University of Rochester. 220 Guyot.
4 p.m. Mathematics analysis seminar. “Unconditional Uniqueness for Zakharov Systems.” Kenji Nakanishi, Kyoto University, Japan. 110 Fine.
4:30 p.m. Buddhist studies workshop. “The Death and Funerals of ‘Sovereigns’ in Medieval Japan.” Japanese language lecture. Uejima Susumu, Kyoto Prefectural University, Japan. Room 137, 1879.
4:30 p.m. Law and public affairs lecture. “What Is International Human Rights Law? Three Applications of a Distributive Account.” Patrick Macklem, University of Toronto. Kerstetter Room, Marx.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School lecture. “Curveball: Spies, Lies and the Con Man Who Caused a War.” Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times. Dodds Auditorium, Robertson.
Tuesday, November 27
Arts
4:30 p.m. Visual arts illustrated lecture. Marilyn Minter, painter. Room 219, 185 Nassau St.
8 p.m. Composers’ Ensemble concert. Taplin Auditorium, Fine.
Lectures
11 a.m. French and Italian lecture. “Due Sguardi sul Terrorismo.” Italian language lecture. Antonio Monda, New York University. 3-8-J Firestone.
Noon. Population research lecture. “Incorporating Molecular Information Within Social Demographic Analysis.” Jason Boardman, University of Colorado. 300 Wallace.
12:15 p.m. Latin American studies lecture. “Immigrants Take to the Streets: The Spring 2006 Mobilization.” Jorge Durand, Guadalajara University, Mexico. 216 Burr.
12:30 p.m. Geosciences lecture. “The Future of Theoretical Mineral Physics: Beyond Band Theory.” Ronald Cohen, Carnegie Institution of Washington. 220 Guyot.
4:30 p.m. Operations research and financial engineering lecture. “Are Volatility Estimators Robust With Respect to Modeling Assumptions?” Yingying Li, University of Chicago. E219 Engineering Quadrangle.
Wednesday, November 28
Arts
12:30 p.m. Chapel music concert. John Ayer, Readington Reformed Church, Readington, N.J. Chapel.
4:30 p.m. Creative writing/Clark Reading Series lecture. Susanna Moore, novelist; and Nick Flynn, poet and memoirist. Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
Lectures
12:30 p.m. Integrative information, computer and application sciences lecture. “Tissue Expression Profile Similarity Searches for Gene Discovery and Functional Prediction.” Fabien Campagne, Cornell University. 402 Computer Science.
2 p.m. Mathematics statistical mechanics seminar. “On the Relativistic Vlasov-Poisson Equations.” Michael Kiessling, Rutgers University. 343 Jadwin.
2:50 p.m. Bendheim Center/Civitas Foundation finance seminar. “Portfolio Choice in Retirement: Health Risk and the Demand for Annuities, Housing and Risky Assets.” Motohiro Yogo, University of Pennsylvania. 103 Bendheim Center, 26 Prospect Ave.
3 p.m. Mathematics geometry, representation theory and moduli seminar. Benjamin Young, University of British Columbia. 214 Fine.
4 p.m. Chemical engineering seminar. “Control Strategies in the Regulation of Pattern and Size in Animal Development.” Arthur Lander, University of California-Irvine. A224 Engineering Quadrangle.
4:15 p.m. Princeton plasma physics lecture. “Carbon Nanotube Polymer and Metal Composites.” Frank Owens, Armament Research Development and Engineering Center, Picatinny, N.J. Gottlieb Auditorium, PPPL, Forrestal.
4:30 p.m. Institute for the Transregional Study of the Contemporary Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia lecture. “Salafism in Yemen and the Question of Politics.” Laurent Bonnefoy, Institute for Political Studies, Paris. 219 Burr.
4:30 p.m. International economics lecture. “Quality Sorting and Trade: Firm-Level Evidence for French Wine.” Thierry Mayer, University of Paris I. 103 Bendheim Center, 26 Prospect Ave.
4:30 p.m. Near Eastern studies lecture. “Revising Tradition, Reforming the Nation: Muhammadiyah Education in Indonesia.” Pieternella van Doorn Harder, Valparaiso University. 202 Jones.
4:30 p.m. Operations research and financial engineering lecture. “Asymptotic Behavior of Distribution Densities in Stochastic Volatility Models.” Archil Gulisashvili, Ohio University. E219 Engineering Quadrangle.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/graduate career services lecture. “National Service in the 21st Century: Exploring New Opportunities for Positive Change.” Robert Gordon, City Year community service organization. Dodds Auditorium, Robertson.
Sports
[F] 7:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Seton Hall. Jadwin Gym.
Thursday, November 29
Lectures
Noon. Information technology lecture. “Finding and Using Geographic Information: Available Resources and Support.” Bill Guthe and Wangyal Shawa. Multipurpose Room C, Frist.
4 p.m. Chemistry lecture. “Noncovalent Interactions as a Design Tool for Functional Polymers.” Christoph Weder, Case Western Reserve University. 324 Frick.
4:30 p.m. Center for Human Values workshop. “Common Minds: Themes From the Philosophy of Philip Pettit.” David Braddon-Mitchell, University of Sydney; Philip Gerrans, University of Adelaide; and Philip Pettit. 101 McCormick.
4:30 p.m. Computer science lecture. “Understanding the Networked Audience.” Nancy Baym, University of Kansas. 105 Computer Science.
4:30 p.m. Law and public affairs panel discussion. “The Next Justice: Repairing the Supreme Court Appointments Process.” Christopher Eisgruber; Jan Crawford Greenburg, ABC News; Michael Dorf, Columbia University; Ron Klain, former Clinton administration official; and David Yalof, University of Connecticut. Dodds Auditorium, Robertson.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School lecture. “Strengthening Grassroots Business: Innovative Approaches to Empowering the Poor and Disadvantaged.” Harold Rosen, Grassroots Business Initiative. 16 Robertson.
Notices
6 to 9 p.m. Center for African American Studies/English/history conference. “‘Ain’t That a Groove’: The Genius of James Brown.” First of two days. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander. To register: www.princeton.edu/africanamericanstudies/news/events/jamesbrown.xml.
Sports
6 p.m. Men’s squash vs. Franklin & Marshall. Jadwin Gym.
Friday, November 30
Arts
[F] 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. DiSiac Dance Co. Berlind Theatre.
7 and 9 p.m. Music concert. QQQ. Theater, Whitman.
Lectures
3 p.m. Mathematics differential geometry and geometric analysis seminar. Simon Brendle, Stanford University. 314 Fine.
3:30 p.m. Mathematics/Columbia/New York University algebraic geometry seminar. Christopher Hacon, University of Utah. 322 Fine.
3:30 p.m. Mechanical and aerospace engineering lecture. “The Magnetohydrodynamics of Star Formation.” James Stone. 222 Bowen.
4:30 p.m. Irish studies lecture. “Scattered Radicals: Place and the Archives of Irish Writing.” John Waters, New York University. Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
5:15 p.m. Mathematics/Columbia/New York University algebraic geometry seminar. “The Jacobian Problem.” Shreeram Abhyankar, Purdue University. 322 Fine.
Notices
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Center for African American Studies/English/history conference. “‘Ain’t That a Groove’: The Genius of James Brown.” Last of two days. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander. To register: www.princeton.edu/africanamericanstudies/news/events/jamesbrown.xml.
Sports
[F] 7 p.m. Men’s ice hockey vs. Rensselaer. Baker Rink.
Saturday, December 1
Arts
[F] 10 a.m. Art museum children’s program. “Chinese Tomb Guardians: Designing a Dragon.” Art museum. Call 258-3788 for more information.
[F] 7 and 10 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. DiSiac Dance Co. Berlind Theatre.
[F] 8 p.m. Tigertones concert. “A Cappella Jam.” Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.
Notices
1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Philosophy/classics/Council of the Humanities conference. “Ancient Philosophers on Action, Responsibility and Virtue.” First of two days. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture. For more information: philosophy.princeton.edu/events.html.
Sports
Noon. Men’s squash vs. Brown. Jadwin Gym.
2 p.m. Women’s squash vs. Brown. Jadwin Gym.
[F] 6 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Duquesne. Jadwin Gym.
[F] 7 p.m. Men’s ice hockey vs. Union. Baker Rink.
Sunday, December 2
Arts
2:30 p.m. Chapel music concert. “Advent Concert.” Chapel Choir with orchestra. Penna Rose, conductor. Chapel.
[F] 5:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre performance. Charles Dickens: “A Christmas Carol.” Michael Unger, director. Matthews Theatre.
Notices
10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Philosophy/classics/Council of the Humanities conference. “Ancient Philosophers on Action, Responsibility and Virtue.” Last of two days. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture. For more information: philosophy.princeton.edu/events.html
11 a.m. Chapel service. Alison Boden. Chapel.
1 to 4 p.m. “Emerge! A Global Bazaar.” Chancellor Green Rotunda.
Sports
Noon. Men’s squash vs. Williams. Jadwin Gym.
2 p.m. Women’s squash vs. Williams. Jadwin Gym.
Weekly
Alcoholics Anonymous
12:15 p.m. Mondays. East Room, Murray-Dodge.
9:30 a.m. Sundays. Basement, Murray-Dodge. Membership not required to attend.
Exhibits
Art Museum
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Public tours, Saturdays, 2 p.m.
“Beloved Daughters: Photographs by Fazal Sheikh.” Through Jan. 6.
“El Maestro Francisco Toledo: Art From Oaxaca, 1959-2006.” Through Jan. 6.
“Ansel Adams, ‘Moonrise’: Print the Legend.” Through Jan. 13.
“Inhabited Landscapes: Selected Works From the DuBois Schanck Morris Collection.” Through Jan. 20.
Firestone Library
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Main Gallery: “Numismatics in the Renaissance.” Through July 20. Tours of exhibit at 3 p.m. March 16 and June 1.
Milberg Gallery: “El Taller de Gráfica Popular/The Workshop for Popular Art.” Through Feb. 10. Tours of exhibit at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 and Feb. 10.
Visual Arts Program
Lucas Gallery, 185 Nassau St. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed weekends.
Exhibition of student work. Through Nov. 21.
Women and Gender
Lounge, 113 Dickinson Hall. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed weekends.
“Floating in the Blues.” Paintings by Eileen Shahbender. Through Jan. 4.
Et cetera
Art Museum
Hours: 258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org.
Athletic Ticket Office
Tickets and information: 258-3538.
Employment Opportunities
Frist Campus Center
Welcome Desk: 258-1766. www.princeton.edu/frist.
Library
Hours: 258-3181. libweb.princeton.edu.
McCarter Theatre Box Office
Reservations: 258-2787 (for Matthews and Berlind Theatre events), Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.mccarter.org.
Orange Key Guide Service
Weekday tours leave from Undergraduate Admission Reception Area, Clio. Saturday and Sunday tours leave from Frist Campus Center Welcome Desk. Tours Monday-Saturday at 11:15 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.; Sunday at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Information and tours: 258-3060.
Prospect Association
Reservations: 258-3686. www.princeton.edu/prospecthouse.
Richardson Auditorium
Event information: 258-5000. www.princeton.edu/richaud.
Tiger Sportsline
Current sports highlights and upcoming athletic events: 258-3545.
University Ticketing
Ticket information: 258-9220. www.princeton.edu/utickets.
