October 7, 2009

October 2009 Events Calendar

October 1

Farmers’ Market The Tufts Culinary Society, FoodTalk and Tufts Dining present the first on-campus farmers’ market, featuring locally grown apples, peaches, pears, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and squash as well as homemade pumpkin and zucchini breads and apple cider. Mayer Campus Center, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., rain or shine.

Sacred Monsters: Everyday Animism in Contemporary Japanese Art and Anime This exhibition examines representations of mythical spirits, gods, monsters and other mutant sentient beings in contemporary Japanese art and film as expressions of animist belief through the work of eight emerging and mid-career artists. The theme is also explored through a complementary program of continuous anime screenings presented in the University Art Gallery. Aidekman Arts Center, Tisch Gallery, through November 22. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursdays until 8 p.m. For information, call 617-627-3518 or go to http://ase.tufts.edu/gallery/exhibitions/exhibitions.html.

Brian Knep: Exempla This Boston new media artist has created six related, interactive projections. In each work, hundreds of creatures are tasked with achieving a goal that proves futile yet revealing of complex social interactions. Knep’s work bridges art and science through his hypothetical microcosms of “emergent behavior” to create a kind of digital arena in which viewers activate a light source, and their shadows play a decisive role in a philosophical game of illumination and illusion. Aidekman Arts Center, Koppelman Gallery, through November 15. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursdays until 8 p.m. For information, call 617-627-3518 or go to http://ase.tufts.edu/gallery/exhibitions/exhibitions.html.

Tadashi Moriyama, Flight Home, 2006 Inspired by a 13-hour plane ride, Flight Home incorporates fantastical science fiction, grainy live footage and virtually generated cityscapes. Aidekman Arts Center, New Media Wall, through December 20. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursdays until 8 p.m. For information, call 617-627-3518 or go to http://ase.tufts.edu/gallery/exhibitions/exhibitions.html.

Ghost Stories: Selections from Yoshitoshi’s New Forms of 36 Ghosts and Other Works Organized by Amy Ingrid Schlegel, director of Galleries and Collections, Tufts University; Professor Ikumi Kaminishi, Art and Art History Department, advisor. Tufts University Art Gallery, Remis Sculpture Court, through December 21. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m. For information, call 617-627-3518 or go to http://ase.tufts.edu/gallery/exhibitions/exhibitions.html.

Mechanical Engineering Seminar “Superconductors for Power Transmission and Distribution,” with Joe Minervini, division head for technology and engineering, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, and senior research engineer, Department of Nuclear Engineering, MIT. Anderson Hall, Nelson Auditorium, 3–4:15 p.m.

Field Hockey Endicott at Tufts, Bello Field, 4 p.m.

Richard E. Snyder President’s Lecture “Nukes and Genomes: Two Genies Out of the Bottle,” with Freeman Dyson, professor of physics emeritus, Institute for Advanced Study; his book, The Sun, the Genome and the Internet, explores whether modern technology could be used to narrow the gap between rich and poor. Cabot Center, ASEAN Auditorium, 4:30–6 p.m.

Chaplain’s Table: Living Faith at Tufts Introducing the Tufts interfaith group C.A.F.E. (Conversations, Action, Faith and Education) with Katie Vogel, A10, and Kasey Mitchell, A11. MacPhie Conference Room, 5–7 p.m.

Campus Blood Drive The American Red Cross sponsors the tri-annual Medford/Somerville campus blood drive. Hodgdon Hall Lounge, 2–7 p.m.

October 2

Grafton Flu Clinic Free flu shots for Cummings School faculty and staff. Information: kathleen.odea@tufts.edu. Administration Building, Kohnstamm Conference Room, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Campus Blood Drive The American Red Cross sponsors the tri-annual Medford/Somerville campus blood drive. Hodgdon Hall Lounge, noon–5 p.m.

“Forensic Geology: Earthly Crimes Solved with Dirt” A lecture by Raymond Murray, A51, sponsored by the Department of Geology. Lane Hall, Room 100, 3:30 p.m.

Women’s Tennis Tufts at MIT, 4 p.m.

“The Teddy Bear Effect: Does Babyfaceness Benefit Black CEOs?” A lecture by Robert Livingston, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, that is part of the Diversity Science Series at Tufts. Paige Hall, Crane Room, 4 p.m.

Volleyball Union at Tufts, Cousens Gym, 5 p.m.

Volleyball Hiram at Tufts, Cousens Gym, 7 p.m.

October 3

Men’s Tennis Tufts at Babson, 9 a.m.

One Health Obesity Awareness Fair Events include tours of Tufts’ veterinary hospital and farm as well as educational, interactive tables and presentations about human and pet obesity. Sponsored by students from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, the Friedman School and the Fletcher School. There will also be free local foods and BBQ. People are welcome to bring their leashed, rabies-vaccinated dogs, provided the weather is good. There are free buses for Tufts community members from the Medford/Somerville and Boston campuses. For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/vet/scavma/onehealthhtml.htm. If you are interested in participating or plan to take the bus, please email Annie.Shea@tufts.edu. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Grafton campus.

Co-Ed Golf NESCAC Qualifier at Williams, 11 a.m.

Volleyball Potsdam at Tufts, Cousens Gym, noon.

Women’s Soccer Tufts at Bates, noon.

Field Hockey Tufts at Bates, noon.

Football Tufts at Bates, 1 p.m.

Men’s Tennis MIT at Tufts, 1 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Tufts at Bates, 2:30 p.m.

Volleyball Keene State at Tufts, Cousens Gym, 4 p.m.

October 4

Women’s Tennis Babson at Tufts, 10 a.m.

Co-Ed Golf NESCAC Qualifier at Williams, 10 a.m.

Songs of Heroines Soprano Carol Mastrodomenico and pianist Steven Morris present Haydn’s Arianna a nos, Schubert’s Sulieka I and II, Poulenc’s La Dame de Monte Carlo, and Songs from Letters (of Calamity Jane) by Libby Larson. Free and open to the public. Granoff Music Center, Distler Performance Hall, 3 p.m.

October 5

Research Day on Global Health and Infectious Disease The Office of the Vice Provost is hosting a series of Research Days to showcase current work on Tufts’ three campuses and at its affiliated hospitals. “Global Health and Infectious Disease” will feature talks on water and food pathogens, preventive strategies, vaccines and emerging infectious diseases, as well as poster presentations. The event will also feature a special guest speaker, Professor Gerald Keusch of Boston University, who will give an overview of issues in global health. For more information, go to http://www.tufts.edu/central/research/researchdays. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Boston campus.

Latino Heritage Month Opening Reception Join us in celebration of Latino heritage, featuring live music and traditional Cuban food. You can also learn about all the events planned for Latino Heritage Month. For information, contact Ruben Stern at ruben.stern@tufts.edu. Latino Center, 226 College Avenue, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

October 6

Electrical and Computer Engineering Colloquia “Molecular Diagnostics in Plastic Microfluidics,” with Catherine Klapperich, Boston University. Halligan Hall, Room 111A, 3–4:15 p.m.

Chemistry Seminar “The Discovery of Aliskerin, the First Clinically Successful Inhibitor of the Enzyme Renin,” with Scott Biller, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research. Pearson Chemistry Building, Room P-106, 4:30 p.m.

Field Hockey Tufts at Wellesley, 4:30 p.m.

October 7

Friedman Seminar Series “Climate Change: Can We Respond Fast Enough, and, If So, How?,” with Armond Cohen, executive director, Clean Air Task Force, Boston. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, noon–1 p.m. Boston campus.

Women’s Soccer Brandeis at Tufts, Kraft Field, 4 p.m.

Yoga & Meditation Classes For Grafton campus students, staff and faculty. The Student Advisory and Health Administration Office is sponsoring a beginner level yoga and meditation class. Classes meet October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18; and December 2. Register via email with Lucia.Fenney@tufts.edu. Administration Building, second-floor classroom, 5:15–6:15 p.m. Grafton campus.

Tufts Chaplaincy Forum on Religion & Media The Rev. Robert Reed, director of Boston Catholic Television and a pioneer in religious cable and website presence. Goddard Chapel, 6 p.m.

Co-Ed Golf Tufts at Nichols Invitational.

Men’s Soccer Tufts at Plymouth State, 6 p.m.

Volleyball Bowdoin at Tufts, Cousens Gym, 7:30 p.m.

October 8

Noontime Concert Joyce Painter-Rice, organ. Goddard Chapel, 12:30 p.m.

Mechanical Engineering Seminar “Methods for Electronics Cooling,” with Mohamed El-Genk, Regents’ Professor, University of New Mexico. Anderson Hall, Nelson Auditorium, 3–4:15 p.m.

A Celebration of the Life of Professor Deborah Digges Sponsored by the English Department. Goddard Chapel, 4 p.m. A reception follows at the Center for the Humanities at Tufts, 48 Professors Row. To read a tribute to Professor Digges by one of her colleagues, go to www.tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2009/features/fugitive.html.

Chaplain’s Table: Living Faith at Tufts Buddhist Sangha at Tufts, with Nicolas Matiasz, E10, and David Around, Buddhist advisor. MacPhie Conference Room, 5–7 p.m.

October 9

Homecoming Weekend For a complete schedule of events, go to www.tufts.edu/alumni/c-homecoming09.html, through October 10.

Peace & Justice Studies 25th Anniversary A weekend-long celebration of the anniversary of the program, with reception, alumni panel discussions, dinner and participation in the Honk! Festival in Davis Square. See http://pjs.tufts.edu/?pid=26 for full details.

Volleyball Tufts vs. Bates at Bowdoin, 8 p.m.

October 10

Women’s Cross Country All-New England Championship, Franklin Park, Boston, 12:30 p.m.

Men’s Cross Country All-New England Championship, Franklin Park, Boston, 1 p.m.

Field Hockey Colby at Tufts, Bello Field, 1 p.m.

Homecoming Football Bowdoin at Tufts, Ellis Oval, 1 p.m.

Volleyball Tufts vs. Colby at Bowdoin, 1:30 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Colby at Tufts, Kraft Field, 1:30 p.m.

Women’s Soccer Colby at Tufts, Kraft Field, 3:30 p.m.

October 12

Columbus Day University holiday; no classes.

October 13

Electrical and Computer Engineering Colloquia “New Approaches to Automatic Speaker Recognition,” with Pedro Torres-Carrasquillo, Lincoln Labs. Halligan Hall, Room 111A, 3–4:15 p.m.

Men’s Soccer UMass-Dartmouth at Tufts, 7 p.m.

October 14

Friedman Seminar Series “Bio-food, Bio-fuels and Bio-fiber: Can the Earth Provide Them All?,” with William Moomaw, director, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy, Fletcher School. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, noon–1 p.m. Boston campus.

Women’s Soccer Connecticut College at Tufts, Kraft Field, 4 p.m.

Field Hockey Connecticut College at Tufts, Bello Field, 4 p.m.

October 15

Mechanical Engineering Seminar “Automation in an Uncertain World,” with Jason Rife, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, Tufts University. Anderson Hall, Nelson Auditorium, 3–4:15 p.m.

Chaplain’s Table: Living Faith at Tufts The Catholic Community at Tufts, with Lou Tanyu, A10, and Stephanie Gomez, A11. MacPhie Conference Room, 5–7 p.m.

Women’s Tennis ITA National Small College Championships, Mobile, Ala., through October 18.

October 16

Parents Weekend For a complete schedule of events, go to http://parentsprogram.tufts.edu/?pid=75. Through October 18.

Philosophy Lecture Series on Contemporary Relativism “Why Ethics is All About Me,” with Andy Egan, Rutgers University. Eaton Hall, Room 206, 3-5 p.m.

Men’s Tennis Tufts at Harvard, 3:30 p.m.

Friends of Tufts Libraries Author Talk Frank Ackerman, director of the Research and Policy Program at Tufts’ Global Development and Environmental Institute (GDAE), discusses his new book Can We Afford the Future? Economics for a Warming World (Zed Books). Tisch Library, Hirsh Reading Room, 3:30–5 p.m. A book signing follows, and an exhibit about the author will be on display in the library lobby through October 21.

Volleyball Tufts at Middlebury, 6 p.m.

October 17

Volleyball Tufts vs. Hamilton at Middlebury, 11 a.m.

Men’s Cross Country Tufts at Plansky Invitational, Williams College, 11:30 a.m.

Women’s Cross Country Tufts at Plansky Invitational, Williams College, 11:30 a.m.

Women’s Soccer Trinity at Tufts, Kraft Field, noon.

Field Hockey Trinity at Tufts, Bello Field, noon.

Volleyball Tufts vs. Williams at Middlebury, 1:30 p.m.

Football Trinity at Tufts, Ellis Oval, 1:30 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Trinity at Tufts, Kraft Field, 2:30 p.m.

Parents Weekend Arts Festival Tufts presents its third annual Parents Weekend Arts Alive Street Festival, featuring concerts, shows and interactive presentations by ensembles from Tufts Music and Drama/Dance, as well as student-directed groups. For a schedule of events, visit http://parentsprogram.tufts.edu/?pid=75. Granoff Music Center, 2:30–7 p.m.

October 18

An Afternoon of Chamber Music Members of the Tufts applied music faculty present chamber works for strings, piano, woodwinds and jazz. Granoff Music Center, Distler Performance Hall, 3 p.m.

Co-Ed Golf New England Championships, Brewster, Mass., through October 20.

October 19

Granoff Music Center Colloquia Series “Cabaret at the End of the World: Music as Spiritual Resistance During the Holocaust,” with Rabbi Jeffrey Summit, Tufts Hillel. Granoff Music Center, Varis Lecture Hall, noon–1 p.m.

President’s Open Meeting—Boston President Lawrence S. Bacow holds an open meeting for faculty and staff, an opportunity to share ideas and observations and engage in a dialogue about how to best support the university’s mission of teaching and research. Sackler Center, DeBlois Auditorium, 2:30–4 p.m. Boston campus.

October 20

Center for the Humanities Brown Bag Lunch “Beckett, Ishiguro and the Voice on Tape,” with Amy Woodbury, dissertation fellow in English. Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT), 48 Professors Row, noon–1 p.m.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Colloquia “Three-Dimensional Imaging Using Avalanche Photodiode Arrays,” with Brian Aull, Lincoln Labs. Halligan Hall, Room 111A, 3–4:15 p.m.

Chemistry Seminar “Synthesis of Vaccine Adjuvants and Bioactive Alkaloids,” with Professor David Gin, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Pearson Chemistry Building, Room P-106, 4:30 p.m.

Field Hockey Tufts at Gordon, 5 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Connecticut College at Tufts, 7 p.m.

Veterinary Continuing Education “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about MRIs—But Had No One to Ask!” with Mauricio Solano, assistant professor of clinical sciences, Cummings School. For more information and to register, go to http://www.tufts.edu/vet/ce/events/20091020.html; call 508-887-4723 or email vetCEinfo@tufts.edu. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Agnes Varis Campus Center, Agnes Varis Auditorium, 7–9 p.m. Grafton campus.

October 21

Women’s Soccer Tufts at Salem State, 4 p.m.

The Humanities and the Body “Beauty and the Pact of Aliveness,” a lecture by Professor Elaine Scarry, Harvard University Department of English and author of the seminal study The Body in Pain. Ballou Hall, Coolidge Room, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Fares Center Lecture Series “Reflections on U.S.-Iran Relations,” with Mohsen M. Milani, professor and chair of the Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida. For more information, go to http://farescenter.tufts.edu/events/lectureSeries/Milani.asp or call 617-627-6560. Cabot Intercultural Center, 7th floor, 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball Tufts at Endicott, 7 p.m.

The Ragazzi – Michelin Guitar and Piano Duo Join faculty member and pianist Nando Michelin and acclaimed guitarist Claudio Ragazzi for a CD release concert featuring original South American jazz compositions, plus classics by Astor Piazzolla, Egberto Gismonti, Guinga and more. Ragazzi is best known for his soundtracks for Next Stop Wonderland and Blue Diner, as well as several film documentaries. Free and open to the public. Granoff Music Center, Distler Performance Hall, 8 p.m.

October 22

Noontime Concert Janet Hunt, piano. Goddard Chapel, 12:30 p.m.

Computer Science Colloquia “The Knowledge Revolution in Health Care,” with R. Bharat Rao, head, Knowledge Solutions, Siemens Healthcare Inc. Halligan Hall, Room 111A, 2:50–4 p.m.

Chaplain’s Table: Living Faith at Tufts Tufts Christian Fellowship, with Rachel Wenger, A09. MacPhie Conference Room, 5–7 p.m.

Arts and Sciences Dean’s Faculty Forum “In Praise of Farce, or How Low Can You Get?,” with Laurence Senelick, the Fletcher Professor of Drama and Oratory, who will explore how farce makes us laugh and why it works so successfully. Discussant: Jonathan Wilson, professor of English. Reception follows. Ballou Hall, Coolidge Room, 5:30 p.m.

October 23

Volleyball Tufts at Hall of Fame Tournament, through October 24.

October 24

Men’s Soccer Tufts at Williams, noon.

Music: The Incredible Time Machine! The Tufts Wind Ensemble invites children in the primary grades as our special guests as we journey through the beat, meter and rhythms of music. No tickets or reservations required. Free and open to the public. Granoff Music Center, Distler Performance Hall, 1 p.m.

Field Hockey Tufts at Williams, 1 p.m.

Women’s Soccer Tufts at Williams, 1:30 p.m.

Football Tufts at Williams, 1:30 p.m.

October 25

Men’s Cross Country Mayor’s Cup, Franklin Park, Boston.

Women’s Cross Country Mayor’s Cup, Franklin Park, Boston.

Bamboo Related: An Afternoon of Japanese Chamber Music Applied music faculty member Elizabeth Reian Bennett presents music for the shakuhachi (Japanese flute) and other ancient and modern instruments. Granoff Music Center, Distler Performance Hall, 3 p.m.

Veterinary Continuing Education “Small Animal Endoscopy Lectures & Laboratory: Introduction to Upper GI Endoscopy.” To register, go to http://www.tufts.edu/vet/ce/events/20091025.html; call 508-887-4723 or email vetCEinfo@tufts.edu. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Agnes Varis Lecture Hall, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Grafton campus.

October 26

HNRCA Seminar “Caloric Restriction and Aging: Studies in Mice and Monkeys,” with Richard Weindruch, Institute on Aging. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Mezzanine Conference Room, noon–1 p.m. Boston campus.

October 27

Animal Matters Seminar Series “Relocation and Transport of Unwanted Pets to New England,” with Leigh Grady, executive director, Animal Shelter Inc., Sterling, Mass. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Agnes Varis Lecture Hall, noon. Grafton campus.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Colloquia “III-Sb Lasers on GaAs Using Interfacial Misfit Dislocation Arrays,” with Ganesh Balakrishnan, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Mexico. Halligan Hall, Room 111A, 3–4:15 p.m.

Chemistry Seminar “Exploring Form and Function in Biomimetic Oligomers,” with Professor Kent Kirshenbaum, New York University. Pearson Chemistry Building, Room P-106, 4:30 p.m.

Framed: Contemporary Art and the Museum Panel discussion moderated by Noit Banai, School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Panelists include: Charlotte Bydler, professor of art history, Södertörn University College; Deborah Klimburg-Salter, professor of Asian art history, University of Vienna; Anna Lundström, Department of Art History, Stockholm University; Andrew McClellan, dean of academic affairs for the School of Arts and Sciences and professor of art history, Tufts University; and Jen Mergel, associate curator, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For information contact Jillian Orlando, Center for the Humanities at Tufts, at jillian.orlando@tufts.edu. Aidekman Arts Center, 6:30–8:30 p.m.

October 29

President’s Open Meeting—Grafton President Lawrence S. Bacow holds an open meeting for faculty and staff, an opportunity to share ideas and observations and engage in a dialogue about how to best support the university’s mission of teaching and research. Loew Veterinary Medical Education Center, Hamilburg Lecture Halls A and B, 1–2:30 p.m. Grafton campus.

Computer Science Colloquia “Audience Selection for Online Brand Advertising: Privacy-friendly Social Network Targeting,” with Foster Provost, Stern School of Business, New York University. Halligan Hall, Room 111A, 2:50–4 p.m.

Chaplain’s Table: Living Faith at Tufts Hillel, with Rachel Finn, A11, and Zachary Abramson, A11. MacPhie Conference Room, 5–7 p.m.

Balch Arena Theater: Kiss Me Kate Sixty years after winning a Tony for Best Musical, this musical version of The Taming of the Shrew comes to Tufts, with a spirited score by Cole Porter. Shows are tonight, October 30 and 31, and November 5–7 at 8 p.m.; matinee at 2 p.m. on November 7. For ticket information, call the theater box office at 617-627-3493.

October 30

President’s Open Meeting—Medford/Somerville President Lawrence S. Bacow holds an open meeting for faculty and staff, an opportunity to share ideas and observations and engage in a dialogue about how to best support the university’s mission of teaching and research. Aidekman Arts Center, Cohen Auditorium, 10–11:30 a.m.

TCFN Concert No. 1 The Tufts Composers Friday Noon Series, featuring an innovative program of new music by undergraduate, graduate, guest and faculty composers. Granoff Music Center, Distler Performance Hall, noon.

Men’s Soccer Tufts at Bowdoin, 3 p.m.

Women’s Soccer Tufts at Bowdoin, 3 p.m.

Philosophy Lecture Series on Contemporary Relativism “Attitude and Evidence,” with Tamina Stephenson, Yale University. Center for the Humanities at Tufts (CHAT), 48 Professors Row, 3–5 p.m.

Field Hockey Tufts at Bowdoin, 5 p.m.

Volleyball Tufts vs. Trinity at Amherst, 8 p.m.

Balch Arena Theater: Kiss Me Kate Sixty years after winning a Tony for Best Musical, this musical version of The Taming of the Shrew comes to Tufts, with a spirited score by Cole Porter. Shows tonight, October 31 and November 5–7 at 8 p.m.; matinee at 2 p.m. on November 7. For ticket information, call the theater box office at 617-627-3493.

October 31

Volleyball Tufts at Amherst, 11 a.m.

Football Amherst at Tufts, Ellis Oval, 1 p.m.

Balch Arena Theater: Kiss Me Kate Sixty years after winning a Tony for Best Musical, this musical version of The Taming of the Shrew comes to Tufts, with a spirited score by Cole Porter. Shows tonight and November 5–7 at 8 p.m.; matinee at 2 p.m. on November 7. For ticket information, call the theater box office at 617-627-3493.

Editor’s note: The deadline for Calendar submissions for the November issues of the Tufts Journal is Thursday, October 22. Submissions may be e-mailed to barbara.lewis@tufts.edu or you may send Calendar announcements to Barbara Lewis, Office of Publications, 80 George St., Medford campus.

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