Calendar of events
March 31-April 6, 2008
[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.
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Monday, March 31
Arts
6:30 p.m. Slavic languages and literatures film screening. Aleksei Balabanov: “It Doesn’t Hurt (Mne ne bol’no).” 100 Jones.
Lectures
12:15 p.m. Mathematics group actions seminar. “Local Rigidity for Some Rank Two Algebraic Abelian Actions.” Danijela Damjanovic, Harvard University. 224 Fine.
12:30 p.m. Integrative information, computer and application sciences lecture. “Machine Learning Opportunities in Functional Brain Imaging.” Francisco Pereira. 302 Computer Science.
4 p.m. Applied and computational mathematics lecture. “Mathematical and Computational Challenges in Shear Stiffness Imaging of Tissue: Can Cancerous and Benign Lesions Be Distinguished?” Joyce McLaughlin, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 214 Fine Hall.
4 p.m. Geosciences lecture. “Implications of Mantle Convection for Topography and Eustatic Sea Level Change.” Robert Moucha, University of Quebec, Canada. 220 Green.
4:30 p.m. Music/Center for African American Studies/English lecture. “Shuffle Mode.” Guillermo Brown, New York University. 102 Woolworth.
6 p.m. School of Architecture lecture. “Four Works on the Culture of Extraction.” Helen Mayer Harrison and Newton Harrison, The Harrison Studio. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.
Tuesday, April 1
Arts
8 p.m. Center for African American Studies/politics/Office of the President student video screening. “African American Politics Profiles and News Stories.” 104 Computer Science.
Lectures
Noon. Population research lecture. “For Better and for Worse: Social Impacts on Health and Fitness in Wild Baboons.” Jeanne Altmann. 300 Wallace.
12:15 p.m. Latin American studies lecture. “Sovereignty, Empires and Revolution in the Iberian Atlantic.” Jeremy Adelman. 216 Burr.
4:15 p.m. Astrophysical sciences colloquium. “Star Formation.” Sara Seager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 145 Peyton.
4:30 p.m. Classics lecture. “What Is God? Defining the Divine in Rome.” David Levene, New York University. 10 East Pyne.
4:30 p.m. Liechtenstein Institute/Near Eastern studies lecture. “Turkey: Renegotiating the Transatlantic Bargain.” Gülnur Aybet, University of Kent, United Kingdom. 1 Robertson.
4:30 p.m. Mathematical physics seminar. “Localization in the Anderson Tight Binding Model With Several Particles.” Yuri Suhov, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. 343 Jadwin.
4:30 p.m. Mathematics algebraic geometry seminar. “Real Singular Del Pezzo Surfaces and Rationally Connected Threefolds.” Frédéric Mangolte, University of Savoie, France. 322 Fine.
4:30 p.m. Operations research and financial engineering lecture. “Modelling High Dimensional Daily Volatilities Based on High-Frequency Data.” Qiwei Yao, London School of Economics. E219 Engineering Quadrangle.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School lecture. “Once in a Lifetime: The Election of 2008.” Howard Fineman, Newsweek. 16 Robertson.
8 p.m. Public Lectures Series/Stafford Little lecture. Josh Marshall, Talking Points Memo, and Anthony Grafton. McCosh 50.
Notices
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/Molecular Biology/Mahmoud Lecture Series conference. “No Country Left Behind: Transforming Global Health.” 3 Thomas and Dodds Auditorium, Robertson. For more information: www.molbio1.princeton.edu/NCLB/.
Wednesday, April 2
Arts
12:30 p.m. Chapel music concert. Graham Walker, cellist, London. Chapel.
[F] 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre play. “Argonautika.” Written and directed by Mary Zimmerman. Matthews Theatre.
8 p.m. Chapel music concert. Jazz Vespers Ensemble. Chapel.
Lectures
Noon. Information technology lecture. “The Sporting Edge: IT Tools for Winning Soccer.” Julie Shackford. Multipurpose Room B, Frist.
Noon. Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials lecture. “Speed, Efficiency and Sensitivity Enhancements in Organic and Hybrid Devices.” Howard Katz, Johns Hopkins University. 222 Bowen.
12:30 p.m. Integrative information, computer and application sciences lecture. “Dynamics of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.” Franziska Michor, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 402 Computer Science.
2:45 p.m. Bendheim Center for Finance/Civitas Foundation seminar. “The Price Impact of Institutional Herding.” Andrea Prat, Michela Verardo and Amil Dasgupta, London School of Economics. 103 Bendheim Center, 26 Prospect Ave. Registration required for outside attendees; e-mail neukirch@princeton.edu.
3 p.m. Mathematics geometry, representation theory and moduli seminar. Barbara Fantechi, Institute for Advanced Study. 214 Fine.
4 p.m. Chemical engineering lecture. “Dynamics and Thermodynamics on the Nanoscale.” Michael Mackay, Michigan State University. A224 Engineering Quadrangle.
4:15 p.m. International economics lecture. “Income Effects in the Theory of Monopolistic Competition and International Trade.” Josef Zweimüller, University of Zurich, Switzerland. 200 Fisher.
4:30 p.m. Contemporary European politics and society/Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies lecture. “The Future of the European Union and Changes in Transatlantic Relations.” Pierre Vimont, French ambassador to the United Nations. 1 Robertson.
4:30 p.m. East Asian studies lecture. “Village Business: One Family’s Transition in Rural China.” Peter Hessler, The New Yorker. 202 Jones.
4:30 p.m. Liechtenstein Institute/religion, diplomacy and international relations lecture. “What’s Religion Got to Do With It?: Perspectives on Religion and Development.” Katherine Marshall, Georgetown University. 1 Robertson.
4:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School/College Democrats/College Republicans lecture. “Real Change: Bringing Health and Health Care Into the World That Works.” Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dodds Auditorium, Robertson.
6 p.m. School of Architecture lecture. “Antimonuments and Subsculptures.” Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, artist. Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.
Thursday, April 3, Arts
4:30 p.m. English/Center for African American Studies/Lewis Center for the Arts performance. “Possessive Used As Drink (Me).” Anne Carson, poet, and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Hagan Dance Studio, 185 Nassau St.
[G] 4:30 p.m. Lewis Center for the Arts/Princeton Atelier vocal workshop. Rehearsal Room, Berlind Theatre. To register, visit the Lewis Center, 185 Nassau St.
7 p.m. Philosophy film screening. Joel and Ethan Cohen: “The Man Who Wasn’t There.” Theater, Rockefeller-Mathey.
[F] 7:30 p.m. McCarter Theatre play. “Argonautika.” Written and directed by Mary Zimmerman. Matthews Theatre.
8 p.m. French and Italian/L’Atelier French-language play. Molière: “Dom Juan.” Florent Masse, director. Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.
[F] 8 p.m. University Concerts performance. “Beethoven: Complete Works for Violoncello and Piano, Part 1.” Colin Carr, cello, and Thomas Sauer, piano. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.
Lectures
Noon. Information technology lecture. “Acrobat.” Molly Slotznick and Carol Dreibelbis. Multipurpose Room C, Frist.
12:30 p.m. Ecology and evolutionary biology lecture. “Evolution of Adaptive Dispersal Strategies and the Dynamics of a Range Expansion.” Renee Duckworth, Harvard University. 10 Guyot.
2:15 p.m. Mathematics discrete mathematics seminar. János Pach, New York University. 314 Fine.
4:30 p.m. Mathematics topology seminar. Chris Leininger, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign. 314 Fine.
4:30 p.m. Physics colloquium. “When Obsessions Collide: Golf and Physics.” Robert Grober, Yale University. A10 Jadwin.
8 p.m. Law and public affairs/Bernstein lecture. “Political Judging.” Cass Sunstein, University of Chicago. Dodds Auditorium, Robertson.
Friday, April 4
Arts
12:30 p.m. Art museum gallery talk. “French Masterpieces in Stone, Plaster and Marble: From the Rebirth of Monumental Sculpture to the Gates of Hell.” Betsy Rosasco. Art museum.
8 p.m. French and Italian/L’Atelier French-language play. Molière: “Dom Juan.” Florent Masse, director. Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.
[F] 8 p.m. Lewis Center for the Arts/theater and dance senior thesis play. Roger Q. Mason: “Orange Woman: A Ballad for a Moor.” Kemati Porter, director. Berlind Theatre.
[F] 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre play. “Argonautika.” Written and directed by Mary Zimmerman. Matthews Theatre.
[F] 8 p.m. University Concerts performance. “Beethoven: Complete Works for Violoncello and Piano, Part 2.” Colin Carr, cello, and Thomas Sauer, piano. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander.
Lectures
Noon. American studies workshop. “Religious Practice in a Maximum Security Prison.” Josh Dubler, Haverford College. McCosh 40.
Noon. Woodrow Wilson School lecture. “War Crimes and Genocide Today: What Can One Person Do?” Samantha Power, Harvard University. 16 Robertson.
3 p.m. Mathematics differential geometry and geometric analysis seminar. Jeff Cheeger, New York University. 314 Fine.
3:30 p.m. Mechanical and aerospace engineering lecture. “A Dynamic Adaptive Chemistry and Zoning Approach for Reactive Flow Computations.” John Farrell, ExxonMobil. 222 Bowen.
4 p.m. Philosophy lecture. “Love and Bull---- in Santa Rose: On ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There.’” George Wilson, University of Southern California. 101 McCormick.
Sports
2 p.m. Men’s tennis vs. Brown. Lenz Tennis Center.
7 p.m. Men’s volleyball vs. Juniata. Dillon Gym.
Saturday, April 5
Arts
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art museum workshop. “Reading Maya Hieroglyphs: An Introductory Workshop.” Bryan Just. 106 McCormick. To register, e-mail docent@princeton.edu.
[F] 3 and 8 p.m. McCarter Theatre play. “Argonautika.” Written and directed by Mary Zimmerman. Matthews Theatre.
8 p.m. French and Italian/L’Atelier French-language play. Molière: “Dom Juan.” Florent Masse, director. Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St.
[F] 8 p.m. Lewis Center for the Arts/theater and dance senior thesis play. Roger Q. Mason: “Orange Woman: A Ballad for a Moor.” Kemati Porter, director. Berlind Theatre.
Sports
9 a.m. Women’s lightweight crew vs. MIT. Shea Rowing Center.
10 a.m. Men’s lightweight crew vs. Georgetown. Shea Rowing Center.
11 a.m. Women’s open crew vs. Rutgers and Columbia. Shea Rowing Center.
Noon. Women’s water polo vs. Bucknell. DeNunzio Pool.
2 p.m. Men’s tennis vs. Yale. Lenz Tennis Center.
2 p.m. Women’s lacrosse vs. Yale. 1952 Stadium.
7 p.m. Women’s water polo vs. Maryland. DeNunzio Pool.
Sunday, April 6
Arts
9 a.m. to noon. Art museum workshop. “Reading Maya Hieroglyphs: An Introductory Workshop.” Bryan Just. 106 McCormick. To register, e-mail docent@princeton.edu.
[F] 2 p.m. McCarter Theatre play. “Argonautika.” Written and directed by Mary Zimmerman. Matthews Theatre.
Notices
11 a.m. Chapel service. Alison Boden. Chapel.
Sports
1 p.m. Women’s water polo vs. George Washington. DeNunzio Pool.
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.
• “An Educated Eye: Princeton University Art Museum Collections.” Through June 15.
• “Early Warhol in Context.” Through June 8.
• “Invoking the Comic Muse: Toulouse-Lautrec’s Parody of ‘The Sacred Grove.’” Through June 8.
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. Tour at 3 p.m. June 1.
Milberg Gallery:
• “Notre Livre: ‘À Toute Épreuve.’ A Collaboration Between Joan Miró and Paul Éluard.” Through June 29.
Lewis Center for the Arts
Lucas Gallery, 185 Nassau St. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• “The Pose: Inside, Out.” Senior thesis exhibition. Dorie Golkin, photographer. April 1-4. Opening reception at 6 p.m. April 1.
Murray-Dodge
Lobby. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• “What Is Family? Princeton Views.” Through Dec. 1.
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Open to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday.
• “Times They Are A-Changin’.” Through July 15.
University League
Second floor, 171 Broadmead. Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m.
• “Seeking Paths.” Ifat Shatzky, painter. April 5-6, 12-13. Opening reception at 6:30 p.m. April 4.
Women and Gender
Lounge, 113 Dickinson Hall. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• “Wonder Lands.” Jessie Krause, painter. Through May 1.
Woodrow Wilson School
Bernstein Gallery, Robertson. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• “Looking at the Sequential Dialectic: The Death of Black Mane and the Feared Self.” Michael LaRiccia, artist. Through April 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.
