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December Calendar of Events DECEMBER 1 P.O.V. Series Take a moment to experience a short digital video and interview with a leading contemporary new media artist in this series, presented as an interactive DVD. Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist’s 2003 video, “I Want to See How You See,” explores the macrocosm of humanity in a video, art and music collaboration. A lyrical tale of a witch’s coven is played over images of a person where each body part represents an area of the world. Aidekman Arts Center, Tisch Gallery lobby, through December 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Projection Wall Continuous screenings of art works in video and film. In the 2002 work, “Polite Force,” South African artist Christian Nerf videotaped a performance at the entrance to the World Trade Center in Johannesburg on September 11, 2002, exactly one year after the terrorist attacks in the United States. The artist, dressed in police riot gear, politely greets visitors from behind a clear shield in which the letter “c” in the word “police” has been replaced by the letter “t.” Aidekman Arts Center, Tisch Gallery entrance, through December 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nutrition Science and Policy Seminar “Why Sustainable Agriculture Advocates Fail,” Kathleen A. Merrigan, assistant professor and director of the Agriculture, Food and Environment Program, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, noon-1 p.m. Boston campus. Neuroscience Seminar “Mammalian Hair Cell Transduction Channel,” David Corey, Harvard Medical School. Arnold Building, Room 106, noon-1 p.m. Boston campus. Author Talk Sol Gittleman, provost of Tufts from 1981 to 2002, discusses his new book, An Entrepreneurial University: The Transformation of Tufts, 1976-2002 (University Press of New England, 2004). Tisch Library, Hirsh Reading Room, 3:30 p.m. Book Talk Kevin Gallagher, Tim Wise and Frank Ackerman of the Global Development and Environment Institute discuss their recently published books. Reception with wine and snacks to follow. Fletcher School, Ginn Library, lower reference area, 4-5:30 p.m. Charlton Lecture “Anthrax: Basic Science and the Quest for Countermeasures,” R. John Collier, professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, Harvard Medical School, and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Sackler Center, DeBlois Auditorium, 4-6 p.m. Boston campus. Women’s Swimming and Diving Wellesley College at Tufts, Hamilton Pool, 7 p.m. Concert A performance by Kiniwe, Tufts’ West African dance and drum ensemble, in celebration of its 25th season. Jackson Dance Lab, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 2 Parent Talk/Teacher Talk A workshop by parent educator Hetti Wohlgemuth, who received her M.Ed. from Tufts in 1978 and has 20 years of experience in the field. RSVP to lauren.mirel@tufts.edu or call 617-627-4939. Anderson Hall, Burden Lounge, noon-1 p.m. Veterinary Seminar “How Old Is Old? A New Look at the Aging Cat,” Dr. Dottie Laflamme, veterinary nutritionist, Nestle Purina. Agnes Varis Lecture Hall, noon-12:50 p.m. Grafton campus. Noon Hour Concert “An Historical Perspective on Strings,” featuring Anatole Wieck on viola, violin, viola d’amore and Carmen Peralta on piano. Goddard Chapel, 12:30-1 p.m. Open House Tufts Media invites all members of the Tufts community to celebrate its new quarters with coffee and cake. 200 Boston Ave., Suite 3500, 12:30-2 p.m. Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology “Regulation of Gene Expression and Differentiation by Msx Homeoproteins,” Prof. Cory Abate-Shen, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Chitra Biswas Conference Room, M&V 105, 4 p.m. Boston campus. GIS Workshop “The New Geography of Conflict in the Middle East: Using GIS to Inform Decision-making for Marine, Hydrologic and Oil Resources.” This workshop provides an introduction to marine GIS, coastal resource management and research challenges for oil and water. It will also be an introduction to new ways that GIS can be used to inform decisions on contested resource issues in the Middle East. Barnum Hall, Room 104, 4-6:30 p.m. Chaplain’s Table on Religion and the Arts “The Music of Christmas,” Mark DeVoto, professor of music emeritus. MacPhie Conference Room, 5-7 p.m. Immunology “Beneficial Mutation in Innate and Adaptive Immunity,” Dr. Nina Papavasiliou, Laboratory of Lymphocyte Biology, Rockefeller University. Sackler Center, DeBlois Auditorium A, noon. Boston campus. Men’s Swimming and Diving Babson College at Tufts, Hamilton Pool, 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball Tufts at Gordon College, 7 p.m. Concert Tufts Composers presents an evening of chamber music for mixed ensembles, featuring faculty and student composers. Alumnae Lounge, 8 p.m. Men’s Basketball Tufts at Babson College, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 3 Diversity & Cognition Colloquium Series “From Automatic Sexual Prejudice to Behavior: The Moderating Role of Traditional Beliefs about Gender, Sexuality and Behavioral Vigilance,” Nilanjana Dasgupta, assistant professor of psychology, UMass-Amherst. Psychology Department, first-floor conference room, 3 p.m. WSSS Seminar “Contemporary Water Issues in Southeast Asia,” Peter Rogers, Gordon McKay Professor of Environmental Engineering and professor of city and regional planning, Harvard University, presents the third seminar in the Water: Systems, Science and Society (WSSS) graduate degree program series. Tisch Library conference room, 4-6 p.m. Ice Hockey Saint Anselm at Tufts, Malden Forum, 7:30 p.m. Concert Joel LaRue Smith and the Tufts Big Band present a fiery evening of traditional jazz and Afro-Cuban jazz. Goddard Chapel, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 4 Ice Hockey New England College at Tufts, Malden Forum, 3 p.m. Men’s Swimming and Diving Bowdoin College at Tufts, Hamilton Pool, 3:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Tufts at Clark University, 7 p.m. Holiday Concert The Tufts Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs, under the baton of Andrew Clark, present the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel’s “Messiah,” which is being performed at Tufts for the first time in many years. The program will also feature tenor Thomas Gregg singing the title role in Benjamin Britten’s cantata “St. Nicolas,” the musical story behind the legend, featuring audience participation. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Cohen Auditorium, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 6 HNRCA Seminar “Imprinted Genes and Transposons: Epigenomic Targets Linking Prenatal Nutrition to Adult Chronic Diseases,” Randy L. Jirtle, professor of radiation oncology, Duke University Medical Center. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Mezzanine Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus. Charles Francis Adams Lecture “The Inevitable Climate Crisis: Coming to the Planet Nearest You,” Gregory Unruh, Alumni Professor of Corporate Sustainability, Instituto de Empresa Business School, Madrid. Cabot Center, ASEAN Auditorium, 5 p.m. Women’s Basketball Tufts at Wheaton College, 7 p.m. A Night at the Opera The Tufts Opera Ensemble performs scenes and arias from your favorite operas. Alumnae Lounge, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 7 Chaplaincy Reflections “December Stories,” David Schwartz, A01. Goddard Chapel noon-1 p.m. Biochemistry Seminar “The Foxm1b Transcription Factor Is a Novel Therapeutic Target for Hepatocellular Carcinomas,” Robert H. Costa, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Illinois at Chicago. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus. Chemistry Seminar “Self-Assembled DNA Nanostructures for Molecular Scale Patterning, Computation and Motors,” Prof. John Reif, Duke University. Pearson Chemistry Building, Room P-106, 4:30 p.m. Goddard Chapel Forum on Religion and Law Joseph Walser, associate professor of comparative religion at Tufts. Goddard Chapel, 6 p.m. Men’s Basketball Plymouth State at Tufts, Cousens Gym, 7 p.m. DECEMBER 8 Art@Lunch MFA candidates talk about their work currently on display in the University Art Gallery. Aidekman Arts Center, 12:15-1 p.m. Ice Hockey Nichols at Tufts, Malden Forum, 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Tufts at Suffolk University, 7:30 p.m. Hanukkah Celebration The Tufts Klezmer Orchestra celebrates the second night of Hanukkah with an evening of Klezmer music, song and dance. Alumnae Lounge, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 9 Diversity & Cognition Colloquium Series “The Perils of Prejudice: Emotional Biases in Brain, Mind and Culture,” Susan Fiske, Princeton University. Psychology Department, first-floor conference room, 3 p.m. Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology “Molecular Mechanisms of Vascular Relaxation,” Dr. Michael E. Mendelsohn, Elisa Kent Mendelsohn Professor of Molecular Cardiology and Medicine and professor of biochemistry and physiology, Tufts School of Medicine, and director of the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute and vice chairman for scientific affairs, Tufts-New England Medical Center. Chitra Biswas Conference Room, M&V 105, 4 p.m. Boston campus. Chaplain’s Table on Religion and the Arts “Religion and Contemporary Art,” Howard Hunter, professor of comparative religion emeritus at Tufts. MacPhie Conference Room, 5-7 p.m. Artists Talk MFA candidates talk about their work currently on display in the University Art Gallery. Aidekman Arts Center, 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball Tufts at Suffolk University, 7 p.m. Concert The Tufts Flute Ensemble performs music from the Renaissance to today in trios, quintets and full ensemble. Alumnae Lounge, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 10 University Conference on Teaching and Learning “Is Everybody Learning? Teaching in the Diverse Classroom,” a discussion of how to address issues of diversity in the classroom through active learning instructional strategies. For more information and to register, go to http://ase.tufts.edu/uctfd. Cabot Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Concert Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir performs its first major concert under new music director Donnell Patterson. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Cohen Auditorium, 7 p.m. Contemporary Dance Acclaimed choreographer Daniel McCusker, a lecturer in dance at Tufts, directs the performance, “The Same Things Differently.” Working in collaboration with students in the dance performance ensemble class, McCusker’s new work investigates movement and sequence as material appears and reappears in a series of changing contexts. For more information, call 617-627-3524. Balch Arena Theater, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 11 Women’s Swimming and Diving Brandeis University at Tufts, Hamilton Pool, 1 p.m. Ice Hockey Tufts at Connecticut College, 7 p.m. Contemporary Dance Acclaimed choreographer Daniel McCusker, a lecturer in dance at Tufts, directs the performance, “The Same Things Differently.” Working in collaboration with students in the dance performance ensemble class, McCusker’s new work investigates movement and sequence as material appears and reappears in a series of changing contexts. For more information, call 617-627-3524. Balch Arena Theater, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 13 Holiday Celebration President Lawrence S. Bacow and Adele Fleet Bacow invite the Tufts community to celebrate the holidays. Please bring a canned food item to be donated to the Grafton Food Bank. Kohnstamm Conference Room, noon-2 p.m. Grafton campus. Physiology Seminar “The MEF2 Transcription Factor in Cardiac Development and Disease,” Frank Naya, Department of Biology, Boston University. M&V 702, noon-1 p.m. Boston campus. HNRCA Seminar “Dietary Fat Content, Glycemic Index, Caloric Restrition and Weight Loss in Obesity,” Dr. Ernst J. Schaefer, director, HNRCA Lipid Metabolism Laboratory, and professor of nutrition and medicine at Tufts. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Mezzanine Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus. DECEMBER 14 Intellectual Property Seminar “Commercializing Early-stage Discoveries,” Dr. Monika Vnuk, Oxford Bioscience Partners, and Kathy Williams, partner, Palmer & Dodge. Tufts-New England Medical Center, Sheldon Wolff Auditorium, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Boston campus. DECEMBER 15 Art@Lunch MFA candidates talk about their work currently on display in the University Art Gallery. Aidekman Arts Center, 12:15-1 p.m. DECEMBER 16 Holiday Celebration President Lawrence S. Bacow and Adele Fleet Bacow invite the Tufts community to celebrate the holidays. Please bring a canned food item to be donated to the Greater Boston Food Bank. Sackler Center, 8th floor, 3-5 p.m. Boston campus. Artists Talk MFA candidates talk about their work currently on display in the University Art Gallery. Aidekman Arts Center, 6 p.m. DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 21 DECEMBER 22 DECEMBER 24 DECEMBER 25 DECEMBER 27 DECEMBER 31 Editor’s note: The deadline for Calendar submissions for the January 2005 issue of the Tufts Journal is Tuesday, December 21. Submissions may be e-mailed to barbara.lewis@tufts.edu or you may send Calendar announcements to Barbara Lewis, Office of Publications, 200 Boston Ave., Medford campus.
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