July Calendar of Events

July 1
University Gallery Tufts’ third annual summer juried exhibition showcases the arts community in its two host cities, Medford and Somerville. The exhibition focuses in depth on the work of 11 artists and offers presentations of two-dimensional works in various mediums and several site-specific installations. Aidekman Arts Center, University Gallery, through July 30. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Summer gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at 617-627-3518 or go to http://www.ase.tufts.edu/gallery.

University Gallery Cristi Rinklin’s “Nuvolomondo” is a site-specific installation. The artist has conceived a large-scale composition derived from her painting in which images are printed digitally on Duraclear panels and then mounted into the windows on the ground level of the Remis Sculpture Court. In addition, the walls throughout the lower level of the court are embellished with ornate stenciled vinyl and wall painting. Inspired by her recent visiting artist and scholar residency at the American Academy in Rome, Rinklin’s “cloud-world” installation is a “techno-ornate” burst of color and form. It is a contemporary interpretation of Baroque ornament and architectural details, including stained glass panels and elaborate wall treatments. Aidekman Arts Center, Remis Sculpture Court, through July 30. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Summer gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at 617-627-3518 or go to http://www.ase.tufts.edu/gallery.

New Media Wall Continuous screenings of art works in video and film. Featured is season two of the Emmy-nominated series “Art:21—Art in the 21st Century.” Meet contemporary artists at work. Aidekman Arts Center, adjacent to the Tisch Gallery entrance, through July 30.

Hamilton Pool The pool in the Cousens Gym athletics complex will be closed through Monday, August 28, for maintenance.

July 3
University Holiday No classes.

July 4
Independence Day University holiday; no classes.

July 5
Summer School Second-session classes begin.

July 7
Thesis Defense “The Role of Oligomerization in Protease-activated Receptor Signaling,” Andrew Leger, doctoral student in biochemistry, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, 1-2 p.m. Boston campus.

July 8
Gallery Tour View the summer exhibitions with a Tufts gallery guide. Aidekman Arts Center, 2 p.m.

July 9
Houston Tufts Alliance “College Admissions: Who Gets Accepted and Why?” Al Potvin, E65, Texas regional coordinator of the Tufts Alumni Admissions Program, will provide insight into the decision-making process by the Tufts Admissions Committee. Attendees will become mock admissions officers and deliberate real-life (but anonymous) applications. Home of Al Potvin, 5719 Hummingbird St. (just southeast of Hillcroft and Willowbend), Houston, Texas, 1:30-3 p.m. RSVP to apotvin@alumni.tufts.edu.

July 10
Thesis Defense “F Plasmid Segregation by Spiral Oscillation of SopA in Escherichia coli,” Sze-wan (Grace) Leung, doctoral student in molecular microbiology, Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, noon-1 p.m. Boston campus.

July 11
RBI Baseball Academy Summer Clinic A four-day camp designed to cover all baseball fundamentals through top-level instruction for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Daily games will be held along with instructional drills run by a professional staff. The cost of the four days is $249. A deposit of $150 per player is required for registration. There is a 10 percent discount for each additional family member enrolled in the clinic. For more information and to register, go to http://www.rbiacademy.com/summer/tufts/2006/tuftssummer.html. Huskins Field and the Carzo Cage, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., through July 14.

July 12
Finance Training “Forms, Policies & Procedures,” class content includes all accounting forms used for internal and external procurement and the associated policies and procedures of Tufts. Areas of discussion include interdepartmental requisitions, travel and business expense, hiring and paying consultants, requisitions and purchase orders and foreign tax/alien payment issues. To register for the class, e-mail carol.liedes@tufts.edu. Jaharis Center, Room 155, 1:30-4 p.m. Boston campus.

July 15
Gallery Tour View the summer exhibitions with a Tufts gallery guide. Aidekman Arts Center, 2 p.m.

July 22
Gallery Tour View the summer exhibitions with a Tufts gallery guide. Aidekman Arts Center, 2 p.m.

July 24
HNRCA Seminar “A Genomic Investigation of Transcription Factors Controlling Lipid Production in Plants,” Pierre Broun, chair of metabolic engineering, University of York, United Kingdom. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, fifth-floor conference room, 2-3:30 p.m. Boston campus.

July 25
Magic Circle Theater “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” a rollicking retelling of this fairy tale classic. Balch Arena Theater, shows are July 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; July 26 at 10:30 a.m. and August 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for all performances. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617-627-3493.

July 26
Magic Circle Theater “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” a rollicking retelling of this fairy tale classic. Balch Arena Theater, shows are July 26 at 10:30 a.m. and August 3 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for all performances. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617-627-3493.

July 27
Magic Circle Theater “The Little Prince,” an adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s story about innocence, love and the importance of rediscovering both. Balch Arena Theater, shows are July 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; August 8 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and August 9 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $7 for all performances. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted, and group rates are available. For reservations and information, call 617-627-3493.

July 29
Gallery Tour View the summer exhibitions with a Tufts gallery guide. Aidekman Arts Center, 2 p.m.

July 30
Northeast Veterinary Conference Featuring nationally renowned clinicians presenting the latest advances in veterinary medicine. All proceeds from the conference are used to provide scholarship support for students at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. To register and for more information, contact the Office of Veterinary Continuing Education at 508-887-4723; e-mail susan.brogan@tufts.edu or visit http://www.tufts.edu/vet/nevc. Four Points by Sheraton Resort, Hyannis, Mass., through July 31.

Western Massachusetts Tufts Alliance Join New England alumni at Tanglewood for a picnic lunch and a program of Mendelssohn, Bruch and Strauss. The Tufts group will gather on the lawn under the Tufts banner. Cost is $18 for lawn tickets at the door; children 12 and under are free. Tanglewood, 297 West St., Lennox, Mass., lunch at noon; program begins at 2:30 p.m.

Editor’s note: The deadline for Calendar submissions for the August issue of the Tufts Journal is Tuesday, July 25. 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.