Amherst College Announcement Archives

Five College Graduate and Professional School Fair at UMass Oct. 31
If you are a senior planning on graduate school of any kind next year or in the coming years, you should make the effort to get to this great fair, Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UMass Student Union Ballroom. More than 150 graduate programs will be represented, including medical schools, law schools, business schools, schools of education, arts and sciences programs and more! For a complete list of graduate schools registered for the fair, see the link below.
For more information: umass.erecruiting.com/stu/cf_registered_employers?fhnd=2516

Symphony Orchestra to Perform Nov. 3
The Amherst College Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mark Lane Swanson, will perform an all-Russian concert for Family Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 8:30 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall. Daniel Curtis '08 will conduct the opening number, Mussorgsky's "Night on Bald Mountain" (familiar to audiences from its use in Disney's "Fantasia"). Timothy Cheng '07 will be featured as piano soloist in Rachmaninoff's moving "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," and the orchestra closes with the rousing, passionate Fourth Symphony of Tchaikovsky. Tickets will be sold at the door for $6 (general admission) and free of cost to Amherst and Five College students. Tickets may be reserved by e-mail only by contacting mlswanson@amherst.edu.

Choral Society Family Weekend Concert Nov. 2
The Amherst College Choral Society will present its annual Family Weekend concert on Friday, Nov. 2, at 8:30 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall. Music will be performed by the Concert Choir, Women's Chorus and Men's Glee Club, directed by Mallorie Chernin and asst. director Suraj Gopal '07, and the Madrigal Singers, directed by Andrea Kahn '08 and Elly Jessop '08. The program will include music by Schubert, Wolf, De Cormier, Papoulis and many more. The program will end with traditional songs of Amherst College. Tickets are $6 for general admission, $3 for senior citizens, children under 12 and Amherst College students. Tickets may be reserved by calling 542-2484 or e-mailing Mallorie Chernin at mchernin@amherst.edu. Tickets also available at the door.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~music

Author Louise Glück Will Read at Amherst College Nov. 1; Talk by Willard Spiegelman Will Precede Reading
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former U.S. poet laureate Louise Glück will read from her work at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in Johnson Chapel at Amherst College. Sponsored by the Amherst College Creative Writing Center and the Amherst College Department of English, the event is open to the public at no charge. Glück's reading will be preceded by a talk by scholar and critic Willard Spiegelman at 4 p.m. in the Cole Assembly Room of Converse Hall on the Amherst College campus.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/24549/

Global Leaders Program Info Session with former leader Eddie Ramos '08 Nov. 1
Sophomores are invited to join Dean Debra Krumholz and Eddie Ramos '08 for this information session on the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Progam. The program identifies second-year students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential and provides them with unique opportunities for leadership development. The program provides young leaders with a unique international network through which they can share ideas, learn from established leaders, work collaboratively and address global challenges. The information session will be Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Career Center.
For more information: www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/global_leaders/default.htm

Nov. 1- Steven Neff to Speak on Leadership
Steven Neff, a leader in healthcare business management and current CEO of the Jewish Rehabilitation Center of the North Shore (a nonprofit healthcare facility for the elderly) will give a lecture and lead a discussion on what it takes to be a leader on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall. There will be a dinner meet-and-greet at Panda East at 5 p.m. Both events are open to all students and faculty. Dinner is limited to 10 people and reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Please contact stracy08@amherst.edu by Oct. 31 if you plan to attend the dinner.

German Film Series: Comedian Harmonists Nov. 1
Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the true story of an a capella singing group famous for catchy and witty tunes, whose sensational success was cut short by Hitler because some members of the troupe were Jewish. Thursday, Nov. 1, at 4 and 7:30 p.m., Stirn Auditorium, Amherst College (in German, with English subtitles).
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/german/film_series

Strangers in the House: Continental Films and French Occupation Cinema Nov. 1
Professor Mayne will speak on the relationships among the Nazi occupiers of France, 1940-44, their Vichy supporters and the filmmakers who endeavored to produce films under a complex system of censorship. Continental Films was the Nazi-financed production company that produced many of the best-known films of the era. Professor Mayne will lead us through the complexities of these relationships, while arguing that many of the films made dealt subtly and effectively with the psychological and physical tensions of the occupation. She will make use of stills and film clips in her presentation. Join us for this event on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 4:30 p.m. in Pruyne Lecture Hall.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/european_studies/events

Shadi Bartsch to Speak Nov. 1
Shadi Bartsch, Ann L. and Lawrence B. Buttenwieser Professor of Classics, University of Chicago, will give a lecture entitled "Persius on the Cannibal Poets" in the Babbott Room of the Octagon building on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 4:30 p.m. with a reception to follow.

Physics Seminar Nov. 1
Dr. Chen-Yu Liu, Indiana University will give a talk at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 in Merrill Science Center Lecture Room 3. Refreshments will be served at 4:15 p.m. in Merrill 204.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/physics/seminars_and_colloquia/schedule_2007-2008

Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers Info Session Nov. 1
The Institute for Recruitment of Teachers aims to reduce the critical under-representation of certain minority groups within faculties, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities. Providing positive role models to youth, the institute serves the related goals of supporting school and campus environments. Each year, the institute supports--throughout the graduate school application process--outstanding college students and graduates from diverse backgrounds who are committed to these ideals. Students from under-represented groups are invited to join representatives from IRT for this information session on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Career Center.
For more information: www.andover.edu/irt/home.htm

Jazz @ Schwemm's Free Performance Nov. 1
Grab a coffee and a cookie and come to the Schwemm's Backroom for some free live jazz this Thursday from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Two of Amherst's premier jazz combos, Black Coffee and Sea Biscuit, will be performing. They are part of a series of Thursday evening jazz performances given by faculty and student combos at Schwemm's Backroom. Each performance will start at 9:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Professor Ron Tiersky will headline on Nov. 8, accompanied by a trio of student musicians. Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 will feature the Eclectic Jazz Quartet and Professor Dominic Poccia. Jazz Vocalist Ann Maggs will be a special guest on Nov. 29. Thanks to Dean Haynes, Student Activities, Jazz@Amherst and Schwemm's for their support of this series.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/music/performances/jazz

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Information Table Nov. 1
Students interested in the seminary should visit representatives from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at their information table in the Campus Center atrium on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Teach for America Application Deadline Nov. 2
This Friday, Nov. 2, is the second of four deadlines to apply for the 2008 Teach for America Corps. For more information, please contact rmills08@amherst.edu or see our Website at www.teachforamerica.org.
For more information: www.teachforamerica.org

Do Spirits Return? Join The Amazing Felice Nov. 2
The Amazing Felice will perform magic in honor of Halloween and the anniversary of Houdini's death. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will start at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, in the Friedman Room. What will Felice do? It's a mystery. Don't miss the chance to witness Felice in action! A donation of $1 is suggested. All proceeds benefit a local public school library.

Teaching and Research Theme for Next Teaching and Advising Lunch Nov. 2
"Teaching and Research: the Complementarities and Tensions Between Them," an inter-generational dialogue between faculty at various stages of their careers on how to balance the two, will be presented at the Teaching and Advising Lunch. Are there ways of further strengthening the connections between teaching and research? Check out the report, "Student Learning and Faculty Research: Connecting Teaching and Scholarship," a white paper issued by the Teagle Foundation, at http://www.acls.org/ex-teagle.htm. The lunch will be held Friday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. in Mullins and Faerber Rooms, Lewis-Sebring Dining Commons. A buffet lunch will be served.

Family Weekend Speaker in Economics Nov. 2
Christopher McKenna '87 will be giving a lecture on Friday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m. in Cole Assembly Room of Converse Hall. He will be speaking on "The First Enron: The Death of Ivar Krueger and the Creation of the SEC." McKenna is University Lecturer in Strategy, Said Business School, University of Oxford Fellow, Brasenose College, Oxford University. His book, "The World's Newest Profession," about the growth of the elite management consulting firms, was recently awarded the Hagley Business History Prize for best book. A reception will follow the talk. McKenna's visit is sponsored by the Economics Department and the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs.

Work that Changes Lives: Education Career Fair Nov. 2
Students interested in exploring the field of education are invited to attend Work That Changes Lives: Career Networking and Opportunities in Education Fair on Friday, Nov. 2, in the Friedmann Room of the Keefe Campus Center. More than 40 schools, educational organizations and teacher training programs will be on hand to discuss their opportunities and to answer your questions. A number of alumni from the field will be representing their organizations as well. This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore the possibilities in the field of education. A partial list of attending organizations can be found at the link below. This will be updated early next week.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~careers/gradstudy/PDF/workthatchangeslives_fall07.pdf

Department of Music Announces Three Concerts for Family Weekend Nov. 2 and 3
The Amherst College Department of Music will present concerts by the Amherst College Choral Society, Amherst College Jazz Ensemble and Amherst College Symphony Orchestra in Buckley Recital Hall in the Arms Music Center on the Amherst campus Nov. 2 and 3. The Choral Society will perform at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2; the Jazz Ensemble at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3; and the Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/26498/

Five-College GIS Day at UMass Nov. 2
Geographic information systems let you construct your own maps and analyze complex spatial relationships. This important technology is finding widespread use in many academic disciplines. Discover how GIS is being employed in both teaching and scholarship, around the Five Colleges and beyond. Follow the link below for a complete schedule of events.
For more information: www.geo.umass.edu/gisday/

Jazz for a Cure - Breast Cancer Awareness Benefit Nov. 2
Join us on Friday, Nov. 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Friedmann Room of the Keefe Campus Center. Enjoy the sounds of student jazz organ trio, Offbeat Generation (Joseph Silver '08, Yuepeng Zheng '09 and Jacob Goldberg '08) and listen to Kathy Glista's (Office of Alumni and Parent Programs) story of survival. Refreshments from the Black Sheep will be served. Admission is free, but donations to the American Cancer Society in support of breast cancer research will be accepted.

Dream Deferred Screening Nov. 3
Come see a Screening of a documentary about Educate!, an Amherst College-affiliated nonprofit that sponsors the education of refugees in Uganda. Join us for the screening with Eric Glustrom '07, Educate!'s founder, on Friday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m. in Fayerweather 115.
For more information: www.educateafrica.org

Dining Services to host Local Business and Farmers Fair Nov. 2
Dining Services will hosting a local business and farmers fair on Friday, Nov. 2, in the Weiller Wing of Valentine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop and meet the growers and local folks! The lunch menu will feature several local food items. The cost of lunch for visitors to the college is $4.

Amherst College Symphony Orchestra to Perform on Family Weekend Nov. 3
The Amherst College Symphony Orchestra, with Mark Lane Swanson, Music Director, will perform a full-length classical concert of Russian favorites at its Family Weekend concert on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8:30 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall in the Arms Music Center at Amherst College.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/26499

The World without Us - Alan Weisman Nov. 5
Come hear a lecture by Alan Weisman on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Pruyne Lecture Hall (Fayerweather 115). The lecture is sponsored by The Pick Readership and Environmental Studies.

Artist Zeina Nasr '06 To Workshop Original Music Nov. 5
Musician Zeina Nasr '06, a Copeland Fellow at Amherst College, will workshop three of her four original compositions during an interactive performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College on, Monday, Nov. 5. The second in a series of Copeland Fellow events on the theme of "Art and Identity in the Global Community," the activity is free and open to the public.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/25363

Biology Department Lecture Nov. 5
Daniel G. Streicker, a graduate student in the Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia, will present "The biology of cross-species transmission: Bats, bites and rabid flights" on Monday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in Merrill 4 (hosted by Assistant Professor Michael E. Hood).

IFSA-Butler at Oxford Information Session Including Oxford Faculty Nov. 5
Students interested in studying abroad at Oxford should attend this information session on Monday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m. in the Career Center. A study abroad representative from Butler, along with a faculty member from Oxford, will be on hand to discuss the program and answer your questions. If you cannot make it at this time, they will also be tabling in the Campus Center Atrium earlier in the day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Planning the Pre-Med Path Nov. 5
Are you considering the path to medical school? There are plenty of questions, options and personal choices to consider. Come to a discussion designed for first-year students, sophomores and students new to pre-med planning. Dean Carolyn Bassett, the health professions advisor, will give you an overview of the many considerations and answer questions about how to prepare yourself for careers in health and medicine on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Merrill 3.

Applications to French and Spanish House Now Accepted
In anticipation of spring semester openings, the French and Spanish Departments announce that applications to the French and Spanish theme house (Newport) are now being accepted. Information regarding theme houses, including applications and deadlines, can be found at www.amherst.edu/~dos/reslife (click on "Theme Houses").

Interfaith Essay Contest Deadline Nov. 15
Essay Question: Around the world, the issue of religious tolerance has come to the fore. Many organizations, both private and public, actively work to improve relations between religious communities. Yet the precise role that such institutions should play remains to be determined. In your opinion, what role should institutions play in promoting religious tolerance? Please use specific examples to back up your perspective. These examples may be historical or of current importance and may be on the local, national or international level. This essay must be between 700 and 900 words and will be judged on the basis of content, writing quality and originality of thought. The deadline is Nov. 15, 2007. First prize is $500 and publication in The Indicator; there are two Second Prizes of $100. All three winners will be asked to speak briefly about their essays at a symposium on Dec. 9. Submissions can be made only by current Amherst College students and should be sent to Diane Dix at dldix@amherst.edu. The contest is sponsored by the Class of 1969, the Multifaith Council and The Indicator.
For more information: amherst.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7921596092&ref=mf

Internships: The Basics - Nov. 6
First-year and transfer students are invited to attend this introductory workshop on the basics of finding internships on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in the Charles (Chuck) Pratt common room. There will be cookies!

Actors From The London Stage to Perform Macbeth Nov. 6 and 7
Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS), the international touring theater company based at the University of Notre Dame, will perform Shakespeare's Macbeth at Amherst College's Holden Theatre on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis only. (Please note there is no box office for this event.) The AFTLS performances are part of a weeklong residency at Amherst, during which the actors will perform on campus and visit literature and theater classes.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/26504/

Physics Seminar Nov. 8
On Thursday, Nov. 8, Dr. Noah Graham, Middlebury College, will give a talk at 4:45 p.m. in Merrill Science Center, Lecture Room 3. Refreshments will be served beforehand at 4:15 in Merrill 204.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/physics/seminars_and_colloquia/schedule_2007-2008

Cuban Americana: Tommy T-shirts and Belonging Among Doubly Diasporic Africans Nov. 8
Dr. Paul Ryer '89, Professor of Anthropology at Mount Holyoke College, will be speaking on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 4:30 in Fayerweather 113. The talk interrogates the "Cubanness" of Nuer and Dinka youth who were raised in Cuba as part of internationalist solidarity with the New Sudanese movement, and who are now political refugees in Alberta, Canada, missing Cuba and marking that nostalgia with, of all things, signs and symbols of the capitalist United States. From Africans in Cuba to Cubans in Alberta, the complexities of this group's displacement and identity complicate conventions about hyphenations such as Afro-Cuban and Cuban-American. All are welcome.

J.P. Morgan Internship Info Session Nov. 8
Juniors (and sophomores) interested in finance are invited to this information session with Dan Pombo '92, VP with JP Morgan/Chase. Join Pombo on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Alumni House to find out about the firm and any internship opportunities that might be available.

Distinguished Lecture Series in Geology Nov. 8
On Thursday, Nov. 8, as part of the annual Five College Distinguished Lecture Series in Geology, Dr. Stephen Porder '94 will speak on "Geologic Controls of Nutrient Availability in Terrestrial Ecosystems: When Plants Eat Rocks." Dr. Porder is Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Brown University. He holds advanced degrees in both geology and biology. This talk should be rewarding for all with wide interests in environmental science. The talk will be held at 7:30 pm in Paino Lecture Hall (Room 107) in the Earth Sciences and Museum of Natural History Building.

Jazz @ Schwemm's Free Performance Nov. 8
Grab a coffee and a cookie and come to the Schwemm's Backroom for some free live jazz this Thursday from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Professor Ron Tiersky will headline a piano quartet, accompanied by three student musicians. They are part of a series of Thursday evening jazz performances given by faculty and student combos at Schwemm's Backroom. Each performance will start at 9:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 will feature the Eclectic Jazz Quartet and Professor Dominic Poccia. Jazz vocalist Ann Maggs will be a special guest on Nov. 29. Thanks to Dean Haynes, Student Activities, Jazz@Amherst and Schwemm's for their support of this series.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/music/performances/jazz

For Colored Girls To Be Performed Nov. 8-10
"For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" by Ntozake Shange, directed by Manu Mukasa, will be performed Nov. 8-10 at 8 p.m. in Kirby Theater. In Shange's now classic "choreopoem" women use poetry and movement in a search for meaning and empowerment. Combining the sensitivities of 1970s and today, this production explores in the continuing challenges of this search. The production is Chaka Laguerre's senior project in acting. Tickets are free and reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, contact the box office at 413/542-2277.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~theater/

2007-08 Faculty Colloquium Series: Marni Sandweiss Nov. 9
Professor of American Studies and History Marni Sandweiss will present "Passing Strange: The Secret Life of Clarence King" on Friday, Nov. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Faerber Room, Lewis-Sebring Commons. This talk is sponsored by the 2007-08 Faculty Colloquium Series.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/political_science/events/faculty-colloquium

Amherst College and UMass Amherst to Host “See How I Rip Myself! Rome and Its Civil Wars” Nov. 10 and 11
The historical picture of Imperial Rome as a peaceful empire of prosperity was formed in the aftermath of 150 years of repeated eruptions of civil war. A two-day conference on the cultural significance of these conflicts will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 at Amherst College and Sunday, Nov. 11 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/24737

Renowned Pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn to Perform Nov. 10
The Music at Amherst Concert Series welcomes pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn for a performance on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. in Buckley Recital Hall in the Arms Music Center at Amherst College. Tickets will be available for purchase through the Amherst College Concert Office beginning Monday, Oct. 29.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/26085

Cake, Cider and Catholicity with Carr Nov. 9
Join the Newman Club for an informal chat with Dr. Elizabeth Carr, Amherst's own Catholic chaplain. Black Sheep cakes and equally delectable bon mots should make it a memorable afternoon. Catholic students who have not yet come to know Carr, as well as curious non-Catholics, are especially welcome. The event will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, in Chapin Lounge, Chapin Hall.

Emily Dickinson Museum Presents Workshop on Family Paper Preservation Nov. 10
On Saturday, Nov. 10, the Emily Dickinson Museum will sponsor "First, Do No Harm: Preserving Your Family Papers," a presentation by archivist Daria D'Arienzo. The program, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Amherst Woman's Club. (The Woman's Club is located on the corner of Triangle and Main Streets in Amherst, just east of the museum.)
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/26500/

TIME CHANGE: So You Want to Be a Pre-Med? Panel Discussion Nov. 11 (Now at 9 p.m.)
Join a panel discussion with seniors and alumni as they share their experiences with the pre-medical path at Amherst and the strategies they used to cope with the curriculum. The Panel will take place on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 9 p.m. in the newly opened space, the O'Connor Commons, located in Charles Pratt Dormitory basement, facing the Merrill Science Center. Pizza and other refreshments will be served. This event is brought to you by the Academic Peer Mentors.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/support/peer_mentors

Harlem Renaissance Nov. 10
Come and enjoy an evening of food and student performances in celebration of the Harlem Renaissance, Saturday, Nov. 10, in Valentine Hall. Dress is semi-formal. Brought to you by the Amherst College Black Student Union, this event is free and open to all.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~bsu

ESPN Gameday at Amherst-Williams Football Game Nov. 10
ATTENTION, STUDENTS: ESPN will broadcast live from Williams College this Saturday, Nov. 10, on the site of the 122nd Amherst-Williams football game. Host Chris Fowler will be on the set, located next to Williams' Weston Field, as will ESPN's Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit. The match-up will be the first-ever Division III game in the 21- year history of the show to host Gameday, so show your Amherst pride and make the trek to Williamstown for the 10 a.m. to noon program. Since the live crowd in the background is a huge part of the broadcast, grab your Amherst hoodies, shirts and hats and show off your school spirit! (For those who can't make it, the game will air live on New England Sports Network [NESN] beginning at noon.)
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/athletics/teams/fall/football/articles/2007/1106_williams_preview

In Memoriam: Sarah H. Bacon
Sarah Hogate Bacon, wife of former Associate Dean of Admissions Theodore Bacon, Jr. '42, died in her sleep Nov. 1 in Peterborough, N.H. She was 87. Bacon moved to Amherst in 1946 when her husband began his 15-year career with his alma mater, and the couple resided in the town until 1996. During her five decades living in the community, she was active in many projects, most notably the expansion of the public school system. She is survived by her husband of 64 years; sons Kenneth '66 and Douglas '71; four grandchildren, including Katharine '93 and Sarah '98; and three great-grandchildren. Another son, Theodore S. Bacon III, died in 1985. A celebration of her life will be held at the Amherst Alumni House on Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m.

Pre-Registration for Spring 2008 to Begin Thursday, Nov. 8
Between Thursday, Nov. 8 and Wednesday, Nov. 14, all students who plan to enroll in the 2008 spring semester will be expected to pre-register. The Registrar's Office will have all packets of information in student post boxes on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The Committee on Educational Policy has asked that students and faculty be made aware of the following statement: "We encourage students and faculty to avoid the crush of the last days of pre-registration week. We ask faculty to post a sign-up sheet, listing times they are available to meet with advisees. We encourage students to think about their next-semester schedule as soon as possible so that they can meet with their advisors before the final day." Committee on Educational Policy, May 5, 1982.

Russian Poet Lev Rubenstein to Read Nov. 12
Lev Rubenstein, one of Russia's leading poets, will read in Russian (with English translations) on Monday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Amherst Center for Russian Culture, located on the second floor of Webster. Rubinstein is a founder of the underground artistic movement known as conceptualism. His poetry is mostly conceived as series of index cards, a medium which he was inspired to create through his work as a librarian. His reading is part of the course "Birth of the Avant-Garde" (Colloquium 36), and is funded by the Dean of the Faculty and the Virginia and David S. Pennock '60 Russian Culture Fund. Refreshments will follow the reading.

Open Meeting for Students on College Reaccreditation Nov. 12
All students are invited to an open meeting to discuss student affairs, admission and financial aid to inform the self-study report to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges for Amherst's 10-year accreditation review. The meeting will be in Cole Assembly Room in Converse Hall from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12. Refreshments will be served. A draft of the report's section on these areas is available on the reaccreditation Web site (https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/dean_faculty/reaccreditation). The meeting is sponsored by the Association of Amherst Students and the Reaccreditation Steering Committee.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/dean_faculty/reaccreditation

Interterm 2008 Information Is Now Available
Interterm is Jan. 7-25, 2008. Interterm is a three-week period during the January break when students are given the opportunity to take informal non- credit courses, work on senior theses, take part in internships or take a course at the other four college campuses. All aspects of the Amherst program can be found on the Website, including daily changes and updates. To sign up for an Amherst College non-credit course, please contact the individual instructor listed with the course you wish to take. For more information, contact the Campus Center/Student Activities Office at (413) 542-5773 or visit the Interterm Website at: https://cms.amherst.edu campuslife/interterm.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/campuslife/interterm

Lectionary Lunches, Tuesdays at Noon, in Valentine
Join fellow students and faculty and staff members for Lectionary Lunches every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in Terrace Room A in Valentine. Spirited conversation on Scriptural passages to be read in churches the following Sunday. Sponsored by Amherst College Religious Life.

Megan Morey Named Chief Advancement Officer
Amherst College is pleased to announce that Megan Morey has accepted the position of chief advancement officer (CAO). Morey, who currently serves as director of leadership giving at Williams College, will assume her new role at Amherst in early December.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/26840

Direct Deposit, a Free Service for Students
Students! No more walking to the bank in frigid weather, no more lost-check fees, and no more waiting for your check before Spring, Thanksgiving or Winter Recess. Amherst College offers the free service of direct deposit. Simply go to our Web site, fill in the form and attach a void check or a savings account deposit slip. Please make sure to read the fact sheet that accompanies the direct-deposit form. Send all complete forms to Student Payroll, Comptroller's Office (AC #2221). Thank you!
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~comptroller/student_payroll.html

Professor William Taubman Elected President of the AAASS
William Taubman, Bertrand Snell Professor of Political Science at Amherst College, has been elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS), a nonprofit, non-political scholarly society. Elected in 2007, Taubman will serve in 2008 as vice-president/president-elect of the AAASS and in 2009 as the association's president.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/27073

Steps to Study Abroad Nov. 13
Join Dean Behrens for this second-to-last Steps to Study Abroad Meeting of the semester: Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the Career Center. The final session will be held on Monday, Nov. 26th at 8 p.m. in the Career Center. Sessions will resume in the spring, but deadlines approach quickly then, so it is wise for sophomores to attend one of these remaining two fall sessions.

100 Projects for Peace $10,000 Grants for Summer 2008 - Info Session Nov. 13
Interested in making the world a more peaceful place? The "100 Projects for Peace" program provides funding to encourage and support undergraduates in creating and then implementing their own grassroots projects for building peace in the 21st-century world. Amherst College is among a selected group of U.S. colleges and universities invited to nominate one or two undergraduate student project proposals for consideration. An information session for interested students will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Career Center. Application materials will include a two-page project description, a one-page budget, a resume and a personal statement. The proposal should be submitted electronically to Dean Tuleja (fetuleja@amherst.edu). The application deadline is Jan. 14, 2008.

Bank of America Summer Internships Info Session Nov. 13
Juniors are invited to join representatives from Bank of America on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Fayerweather 115 for a discussion about their summer financial internship program. There will be an application deadline on Jan. 11 in Experience. Sophomores and first-years are welcome to attend.

Former Duke Lacrosse Coach Mike Pressler to Speak Nov. 13
Former Duke University lacrosse coach Mike Pressler will discuss his new book, "It's Not About the Truth," and the relationship between an academic administration and its student athletes at Amherst College's Johnson Chapel at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. His lecture, also titled "It's Not About The Truth," is free and open to the public.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/26841

Junior Year Abroad in Germany Information Evening Nov. 13
Meet the German faculty and teaching assistants (who come from Göttingen) in a casual and relaxed environment to find out more about this fantastic opportunity to spend your junior year at one of Germany's most prestigious universities. Refreshments will be served. The meeting is on Nov. 13, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. in Porter House Common Room.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/german/studyAbroad/GoettingenExchange

DATE CHANGE: Tabor Academy Summer Internship Info Session Nov. 14 (formerly Nov. 12)
Representatives from Tabor Academy will be on campus holding an info session on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Career Center. Interviews will be held on Nov. 13. Tabor is a coeducational, rigorous, college preparatory boarding and day school, located on a beautiful seaside campus in Massachusetts. Opportunities abound for students from all class years. Seniors and grads can be academic instructors and resident assistants. First years and beyond can be counselors and office staff. Sophomores and beyond can be events coordinators. And juniors and beyond can be activity heads in swimming and sailing. Come to the info session to find out more!

Dartmouth Tuck School Business Bridge Program Informational Interviews Nov. 14
Seniors, juniors and sophomores are invited to sign up for 30-minute informational interviews with Paul Dosher from the Tuck Business Bridge Summer Program. This is a one-month intensive course in business management for liberal arts students. To find out more, sign up for a Nov. 14 interview in Experience.
For more information: www.dartmouth.edu/tuck/programs

Mentoring 101 Nov. 14
Are you interested in being a more effective mentor? Come learn specific techniques to improve your mentoring skills at a workshop featuring a Mass Mentoring Partnership Trainer and a panel of experienced student mentors on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Charles Pratt basement. Dinner will be served. This event was organized by the Community Engagement Leaders and sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement. For more information, please contact Caitlin Patterson at cpatterson10@amherst.edu.

Bosnia Revisited: Steve Horn Photography Exhibit at Frost Library; Talk Nov. 14
Steve Horn '72, photographer and author of "Pictures Without Borders: Bosnia Revisited," will talk about his work and life experiences Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m. in Pruyne Auditorium of Amherst College's Fayerweather Hall. Following his discussion, a reception will be held at the Robert Frost Library, where photographs of this collection will be on display in the gallery. Both events are free and open to the public.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/27080

Authors Nalini Jones and Shauna Seliy to Read at Amherst Books Nov. 14
Authors Nalini Jones and Shauna Seliy will read from their respective debut works of fiction at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Amherst Books (8 Main Street). Sponsored by the Creative Writing Center, the event is open to the public at no charge.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/27091

"Homecoming in Southern Sudan" Documentary Film Screening and Panel Nov. 14
All those interested in the plight of the people of Sudan are invited to attend this screening of the documentary "Homecoming in Southern Sudan" (as seen on WGBH's "Greater Boston") and panel discussion with refugees from Sudan who will share their stories of cultural adaptation in the U.S. and their impressions on their trip back home to the Sudan. This event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall. Representatives from the Peace Corps will be on hand to discuss opportunities with students after the event. Refreshments will be served following the event.

Teach Kentucky Info Session Nov. 14
Students interested in public school teaching are invited to attend this information session with Teach Kentucky, an alternative certification program in the Louisville area. Participants receive a full teacher's salary, tuition reimbursement for master's program, relocation allowance, mentoring and more! Join representatives from the program on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Career Center.
For more information: (as seen on WGBH's

German Film Series: Bronstein's Children Nov. 15
Come see this gripping drama set in 1970s East Germany. The movie, based on Jurek Becker's famous novel, depicts a young Jewish man shocked to find that his father is holding a former concentration guard hostage. The film is shown in cooperation with the DEFA Film Library at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Christine Becker, the author's widow and collaborator, will be present at the screenings on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. in Stirn Auditorium. The film will be shown in German with English subtitles.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/german/film_series

Physics Seminar Nov. 15
On Thursday, Nov. 15, Fred Cooper of the National Science Foundation will give a talk at 4:45 p.m. in Merrill Science Center, Lecture Room 3. Refreshments will be served beforehand at 4:15 in Merrill 204.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/physics/seminars_and_colloquia/schedule_2007-2008

Environmental Historian Donald Worster Delivers Hugh Hawkins Lecture Nov. 15
Donald Worster, Hall Distinguished Professor of American History at the University of Kansas, will deliver the annual Hugh Hawkins lecture, titled "On John Muir's Trail: Nature in an Age of Liberal Principles," on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. in Pruyne Lecture Hall at Amherst College. Sponsored by the department of history and Dean of the Faculty, the lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/10/node/25892

African Film Series Nov. 7 - 15
Amherst College, in collaboration with the African Film Festival (AFF) in its commitment to the long-term success of African cinema, will host the 2007 AFF traveling series along with a screening of Jean-Marie Téno's Chief! at Amherst Cinema from Nov. 7 to 15. Launched under the banner "Celebrating 50 Years of Independence and Cinema," this year's series includes films that range from documentary to futuristic thriller, from political satire to social comedy. For longtime fans of African cinema and for newcomers alike, the series provides an opportunity to participate in discussions about these films. AFF founder Mahen Bonetti and filmmaker Téno will be present.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/film/specialevents/africanfilmseries2007

Jazz @ Schwemm's Free Performance Nov. 15
Grab a coffee and a cookie and come to the Schwemm's Backroom for some free live jazz on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Professor Dominic Poccia will be leading the Eclectic Jazz Quartet. The event is part of a series of Thursday evening jazz performances given by faculty and student combos at Schwemm's Backroom. Each performance will start at 9:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Nov. 29 will once again feature the EJQ and Professor Poccia, this time with special guest jazz vocalist Ann Maggs. Thanks to Dean Haynes, Student Activities, Jazz@Amherst and Schwemm's for their support of this series.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/music/performances/jazz

Diversity in Advertising with Mark Robinson '78 Nov. 15
All students interested in the field of advertising are invited to join advertising executive Mark Robinson '78 for a discussion about the industry in general and diversity opportunities in particular. Robinson has worked for several leading advertising agencies, including SSC&B:LINTAS, Grey Advertising and The UniWorld Group. The presentation will examine the relative state of diversity both in terms of Madison Avenue's workforce and the industry's creative product. Robinson will also address why advertising is a good career choice for minority professionals, how to break into the business and how to get ahead, as well as offering examples of winning campaigns and those that fell short. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Pruyne Lecture Hall, Fayerweather 115.

All Faculty Invited to Lunch to Discuss Hands-on Learning Nov. 16
A number of faculty are teaching courses that entail community-based learning in prisons, schools and community organizations. Learn about recently developed courses from Martha Saxton and Scott Payne and join in a discussion of courses you might develop. The Teaching and Advising Lunch will take place on Friday, Nov. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Mullins and Faerber Rooms of the Lewis-Sebring Dining Commons.

Chuck Close: Self-Portrait/Scribble/Etching Portfolio Exhibition Opens Nov. 16
Chuck Close has been making self- portraits since the late 1960s. These efforts are invariably based on photographs that he makes of himself and famously translates into paintings, drawings, prints and other media- typically a methodical, labor-intensive process. His investment in such processes forms the subject of his Self- Portrait/Scribble/Etching Portfolio, a set of 25 prints that illustrates the steps required to produce a single, 12-color etching. It is also the focus of this exhibition, which uses that portfolio as a lens through which to examine the intersections and parallels that structure Close's artistic ideas. The exhibit will be open Nov. 16 through March 18.
For more information: www.amherst.edu/mead/exhibitions/index.html

Emily Dickinson Birthday Open House Dec. 8
The Emily Dickinson Museum will host its annual Open House on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. in honor of Emily Dickinson's 177th birthday (she was born Dec. 10, 1830). The event is free and open to the public. The "At Home" celebration of Emily Dickinson's birthday once again will feature self-guided tours of the Homestead (the poet's birthplace and home) and The Evergreens (the home next door of her brother Austin's family). Throughout the afternoon, visitors can sample Dickinsonian refreshments, listen to poetry readings and make a bookmark to take home, in honor of BookMarks, the Museums10 celebration of the art of the book. The first 177 visitors will receive a rose, courtesy of an anonymous donor.
For more information: www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/events.html

Keefe Health Center's Hours During Thanksgiving Week
The Keefe Health Center will be open on Monday, Nov. 19, and Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. and closed for the remainder of the week. Amherst College students remaining in the local area who have a medical emergency should contact the Campus Police at 413/542-2111. Students in need of urgent care should contact the University Health Services (UHS) at 413/577-5000. The Urgent Care Clinic at the UHS will be closed between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. starting on Wednesday, Nov. 21, through 8 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25. During the closed hours a telephone Nurse will be available at 413/577-5000 and a physician can be contacted if needed.

Applications to Russian House Now Accepted
In anticipation of spring semester openings, the Russian Department announces that applications to the Russian theme house (Porter) are now being accepted. You will find information regarding theme houses, including applications and deadlines, at www.amherst.edu/~dos/reslife (click on "Theme Houses").
For more information: www.amherst.edu/~dos/reslife

Seats Available on Bus Trip to NYC Nov. 30
Students enrolled in Spanish courses will be spending Nov. 30 in New York City. The bus will depart promptly from Converse Hall at 6:45 a.m. and will leave the city at 7 p.m., returning to campus by 11 p.m. There are a good number of seats still available. Anyone interested in going on the bus should see Bobbie Helinski in the French/Spanish Department Office, Barrett 201. The cost of this trip is $30.

Shabbat Services and Dinner, Fridays at 5:30
All are welcome to join Hillel for our weekly Shabbat services and dinner. Every Friday in the Cadigan Center, services are held at 5:30 followed by a delicious home-cooked meal at 6:30. The song-filled services provide nice closure to the week, while the meal is a great change of pace from Val. If services aren't for you, it's perfectly fine to just come for the food.

Museum of Natural History To Remain Open During Thanksgiving Vacation
In response to increasing interest in the Amherst College Museum of Natural History, the organization has announced it will remain open to the public during the college's Thanksgiving vacation Friday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 25. It will be open each day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/27679

Biology Lecture Nov. 26
On Monday, Nov. 26, at 3:30 p.m. in Merrill 4, Jane Carlson, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut, will present "Do sweeter rewards sire more seeds? Nectar, hummingbirds and floral evolution in a Neotropical herb." The host is Associate Professor Ethan J. Temeles.

Final Steps to Study Abroad Meeting of the Semester Nov. 26
Students interested in studying abroad are invited to join Dean Janna Behrens for the semester's final session of Steps to Study Abroad. There will be sessions in the spring, but deadlines for declaring intent are approaching, so sophomores should try to attend now. Join us on Monday, Nov. 26, at 8 p.m. in the Career Center.

Paul Rice of TransFair USA to Discuss Fair Trade Nov. 26
Paul Rice, founding president and CEO of TransFair USA, the only Fair Trade certification organization in the United States today, will deliver a lecture titled "Harnessing Markets for Social Change: The Case for Fair Trade" at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, in the Pruyne Lecture Hall (Fayerweather 115) at Amherst College. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/27891

In Memoriam: Ned Markert
The Johnson Chapel flag has been lowered to half-staff in memory of Ned Markert. Mr. Markert, who passed away on Nov. 22, is the husband of Nancy Markert, records specialist in Advancement Operations at Amherst College. Calling hours for Ned Markert will be Friday, Nov. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Douglass Funeral Home in Amherst. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Amherst.

Five College What's New In Physics Seminar Nov. 27
On Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Merrill 1, Dr. Steven Chu, 1997 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, will talk on "The World's Energy Problem and What We Can Do To Solve It." A reception will follow the talk.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/physics/seminars_and_colloquia/schedule_2007-2008

Making the Most of your Interterm Internship Nov. 27
Winterns and others planning on doing an internship during Interterm and invited to this workshop on making the most of your Interterm internship. Get tips and ideas on how to get the best experience in your short time with an organization. The event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Career Center.

Is there life after a philosophy major? If so, what does it look like? Nov. 28
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 4:30 p.m. in the Babbott Room of the Octagon, the Philosophy Department invites you to a conversation with businessman and Hegel scholar Doug Seale. Donuts and cider will be served.

SeOUL Food Night Nov. 28
Take a break from studying and join the Korean Students Association and the Black Student Union on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Friedmann Room of the Campus Center for a discussion on culture. Try Korean and American soul food! The event, which is free and open to the public, features guest speaker Professor Karen Cardozo.

Robert Farris Thompson To Speak on Eshu-Elegba Nov. 29
This lecture will be held on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 4:30 p.m. in Stirn Auditorium. "Eshu-Elegba became one of the most important images in the Atlantic world...The icons of Elegba seemingly are infinite. They are figures representing the supreme importance of attaining spiritual coolness..." -- R. F. Thompson, "Flash of the Spirit: African and Afro-American Art and Philosophy."

Amherst College Portraits Exhibition to Open Nov. 29
The Mead Art Museum will celebrate the opening of "Amherst College Portraits: A Community Collaboration" with a walking tour and reception with artists Wendy Ewald and Brett Cook on Thursday, Nov. 29. The tour will start at the Mead at 3:45 p.m., and the reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., also at the Mead. Both are free and open to the public.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/news/news_releases/2007/11/node/27892

Lecture and Reading by Poet Mary Jo Salter Nov. 29
Poet Mary Jo Salter will give a lecture and reading titled "A Certain Slant: An Appreciation of Anthony Hecht" on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m. in Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall. This lecture, sponsored by the Amherst College English Department, is open to the public. Mary Jo Salter will focus on the later work of Anthony Hecht, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and served as the Poet Laureate at the Library of Congress. Salter has published five books of poetry and her sixth will be published in March 2008. She is a co-editor of The Norton Anthology of Poetry. After 23 years of teaching at Mount Holyoke College, she is now a professor in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.

Advertising and Marketing for All Majors with Elliot Easterling '93 Nov. 29
Come join us for this session on "Advertising and Marketing for All Majors (Otherwise Said: There Are Other Options Beyond Wall Street, Law Firms and Medical School!)" with Elliott Easterling '93, founding partner of Red Bricks Media. Easterling will present on options for Amherst graduates and undergraduates in the advertising and marketing industry. He will discuss different career opportunities and provide an in-depth look at what working in this industry is actually like. He will also present the landscape of the industry spanning public relations, advertising and the newest forms of online marketing. For students looking for internships and jobs this is a great opportunity to explore whether marketing and advertising might be right for you. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Fayerweather 115.

Reaccreditation Self-Study Report Available Online
Amherst is undergoing the 10-year review for accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The draft of the self-study report for this review is available on the reaccreditation Web site (see below), along with information about NEASC and the self-study process. Members of the college community are invited to send their comments and questions to reaccreditation@amherst.edu. Open meetings to discuss the report will be held on Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. in Porter Lounge, Converse Hall (trustee-appointees); Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. in Porter Lounge (faculty); Nov. 30 at noon in the Mullins-Faerber Room of Lewis-Sebring Dining Commons (faculty) and Dec. 12 at 1 p.m. in the Friedmann Room, Keefe Campus Center (staff).
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/dean_faculty/reaccreditation

Jazz @ Schwemm's Free Performance Nov. 29
Grab a coffee and a cookie and come to the Schwemm's Backroom for some free live jazz on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Professor Dominic Poccia will be leading the Eclectic Jazz Quartet featuring special guest vocalist Ann Maggs. The event is part of a series of Thursday evening jazz performances given by faculty and student combos at Schwemm's Backroom. Each performance will start at 9:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Thanks to Dean Haynes, Student Activities, Jazz@Amherst and Schwemm's for their support of this series.
For more information: https://cms.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/music/performances/jazz

Multifaith Council Meeting Nov. 29
If you're interested in promoting religious tolerance on campus or just learning about other people's spiritual beliefs, come get involved in the Multifaith Council. The council will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Chapin Lounge on Nov. 29. There will be lots of pizza for all who attend!

Cameroonian Filmmaker Jean-Marie Teno To Screen Film Dec. 3
On Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m., Copeland Fellow Jean-Marie Teno will showcase a variety of his film works in Merrill 2. Teno, born in Cameroon and educated at the University of Valenciennes, France, is a filmmaker whose documentary and fiction films often focus on the post-colonial experience in Africa. This presentation will showcase one short film along with several clips from his other works. A reception and conversation with the artist will follow in Mead Art Museum. Refreshments will be served.

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