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Former U.N. peacekeeper speaks on conflict resolution
Romeo Dallaire, who headed the United Nations peacekeeping forces in Rwanda during the genocide in the African nation in 1994, will deliver a lecture titled "Conflict Prevention or Peacekeeping?" at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Pianist Brendel to address 'Character in Music'
Renowned pianist Alfred Brendel will speak on "Character in Music" and perform musical examples to accompany his talk at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall. All tickets have been distributed for this event, but there will be a wait line at Richardson and unclaimed tickets will be made available for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kotkin to discuss fall of the Berlin Wall
Princeton historian and international affairs scholar Stephen Kotkin will discuss his new book on the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Economist examines trends in oil prices
Economist James Hamilton will speak on the "Causes and Consequences of the Oil Shock of 2007-08" at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in 100 Jones Hall.
Leading figures convene to discuss arts and the economic crisis
Leading figures in the arts world will convene at Princeton for a daylong symposium on "The Arts and the Economic Crisis" on Saturday, Nov. 14, in McCosh 10.
Veterans Day observance set
A Veterans Day observance is planned for 8:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the University Chapel.
Panel to discuss U.S. Supreme Court and the media
Noted law reporters and media analysts will participate in a panel discussion titled "Full Court Press: The Supreme Court, the Media and Public Understanding" at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
O'Leary to discuss women in the work force
Ann O'Leary, a former Clinton administration official who heads a research center at the University of California-Berkeley focusing on workplace issues, will discuss women's role in the work force at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Roundtable explores rise of Reggaetón
Artists, critics and scholars will discuss Reggaetón, one of the top-selling genres in U.S. Latino/a and Latin American music, in a panel discussion set for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in 101 McCormick Hall.
iPhone application developers tell their stories
Four entrepreneurs will talk about their experiences creating communication, gaming, social networking and health applications for the iPhone during a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Friend Center Auditorium.
Preserving child protection programs is focus of conference
"Preserving Programs That Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect During a Time of Economic Crisis: A Research and Policy Conference" is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Former Italian prime minister to speak
Romano Prodi, the two-time former prime minister of Italy, will speak on "The Role of Europe in a Multilateral World" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in McCosh 50.
Talk explores U.S.-China relations, climate change
"U.S.-China Relations and the Issue of Climate Change" is the subject of a lecture by former Clinton administration official Kenneth Lieberthal at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Lecture explores debate over eclipse in 'Odyssey'
Physicist Marcelo Magnasco will discuss his research on whether Homer describes a total solar eclipse in "The Odyssey" -- the subject of a longstanding debate among scholars -- at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in McCosh 10.
Lecture honors Kyoto Prize-winning Grants
Princeton scientists Peter and Rosemary Grant, winners of this year's Kyoto Prize for their pioneering work in evolutionary biology, will be honored with a lecture by noted researcher Jonathan Losos at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in 10 Guyot Hall.
Massey to deliver President's Lecture on immigration
Douglas Massey, Princeton's Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, will deliver the second talk in this year's President's Lecture Series, titled "America's War on Immigrants: Causes, Consequences and Solutions" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in 101 Friend Center.
Readings celebrate 70 years of creative writing at Princeton
Distinguished writers affiliated with Princeton's internationally renowned Program in Creative Writing will be featured in a reading series celebrating the 70th anniversary of creative writing at the University this year. Maxine Kumin and Joyce Carol Oates will lead off the readings by current and former faculty, alumni, fellows and students in the program at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Stewart Film Theater at the Lewis Center for the Arts, 185 Nassau St.
Alumni photo show pays tribute to Gowin
An exhibition of photographs by Princeton alumni who studied under acclaimed photographer Emmet Gowin, a professor of visual arts in the Lewis Center for the Arts, will open Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Rockefeller College Common Room.
Legendary photographer Gowin celebrated in new exhibition
The Princeton University Art Museum will celebrate photographer and faculty member Emmet Gowin's legacy as an artist and educator with an exhibition titled "Emmet Gowin: A Collective Portrait," which will be on view from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Feb. 21.
Exhibition explores art of the Arctic's ancient hunters
"Gifts From the Ancestors: Ancient Ivories of Bering Strait," a major exhibition that brings to light the artistry and life practices of the hunters who worked across two millennia in what are now the American and Russian sides of the Bering Strait, opens Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Princeton University Art Museum.
Lecture series examines landscape architecture
A lecture series titled "Down the Garden Path," which examines the field of landscape architecture and design, will run through Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture.
OIT hosts technology lecture series
The Office of Information Technology will host weekly "Lunch 'n Learn" and "Productive Scholar" lectures on a broad range of technology topics in the Frist Campus Center. Fall semester "Lunch 'n Learn" lectures will be held at noon Wednesdays in Multipurpose Room A through Dec. 16; "Productive Scholar" presentations are set for noon Thursdays in Multipurpse Room B through Dec. 17.
Hit the classroom before the stadium
The Alumni Association is once again offering Tiger football fans a chance to hit the classroom before they hit the stadium.
'Life Objects' exhibition features African art
"Life Objects: Rites of Passage in African Art," an exhibition devoted to the traditional arts of Africa, will run from Saturday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Princeton University Art Museum. A related lecture titled "Ritual Networks: Art, Gods, Spirits and the Meaningful Life in Africa" will be delivered by Chika Okeke-Agulu, assistant professor of art and archaeology and African American studies and guest curator of the exhibition, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in McCosh 10.
Lecture series examines the Caucasus
A lecture series on "The Caucasus: Zones of Contestation" will be held at 4:30 p.m. on four Tuesdays from Sept. 22 through Dec. 1 in 219 Burr Hall.
Chinese shadow figures highlight University's extensive, seldom-seen collection
An exhibition of vividly painted and delicately carved Chinese shadow theater figures at Princeton's East Asian Library provides a window into an enduring art form as well as Chinese religious beliefs, literature and other cultural markers.
Exhibition showcases the 'Art of Science'
A panel of distinguished judges has selected the best pieces of art to come out of the University's research labs. Now it's everyone else's turn. Winners of the 2009 Art of Science competition were announced at a gallery opening in the Friend Center May 8. The show features 48 works chosen from more than 200 submissions and will be on display in the Friend Center atrium for a year.
Exhibition celebrates American Revolution and Lapidus collection
"Liberty and the American Revolution," an exhibition celebrating 50 years of book collecting by Sidney Lapidus, a 1959 Princeton graduate, will open Thursday, May 28, in the main gallery of Firestone Library. The exhibition also marks the 50th reunion of Lapidus' class.
Exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of University Archives
The richness and depth of the collections of the Princeton University Archives are the focus of "'The Best Old Place of All': Treasures From the Princeton University Archives," a new exhibition at the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library.
Exhibition presents views on peace
An exhibition of photographs taken around the world by Princeton community members -- showcasing diverse viewpoints on the question of "What Is Peace?" -- is on view in the Murray-Dodge Hall lobby.