May Calendar of Events

May 1
New Media Wall Continuous screenings of art works in video and film. Featured is Polish new media artist Artur Zmijewski’s “80064,” in which he tries to persuade a 92-year-old Polish survivor of Auschwitz to “restore” his prisoner number tattoo. Aidekman Arts Center, adjacent to the Tisch Gallery entrance, through May 21. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday until 8 p.m.

University Gallery “Recent and Promised Gifts of Art to the University,” featuring works by Jean Dubuffet, Alex Katz, Janice Lourie, Philip Pearlstein, Ad Reinhardt, James Rosenquist, Beverly Semmes and David Smith. Aidekman Arts Center, Remis Sculpture Court, through May 21. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday until 8 p.m.

HNRCA Seminar “An Integrated Approach to the Identification of Candidate Genes Affecting Lifespan in Drosophila,” Chao-Qiang Lai, USDA research molecular biologist, HNRCA Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Mezzanine Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus.

Media Inquiry “Polarization in the Media: A Venezuelan Dilemma,” four journalists from Venezuela and the Venezuelan consul of Boston talk about the current state of the media in that country. Cabot Center, Room 206, 6-7:30 p.m.

Baseball Tufts at Eastern Connecticut, 7 p.m.

Monday Night Jazz The Tufts Small Jazz Ensembles present their spring concert. Alumnae Lounge, 8 p.m.

Senior Recital Jason Coleman, a senior music major, performs on cello. Goddard Chapel, 8 p.m.

May 2
Finance Training “Forms, Policies & Procedures,” a course designed for new employees with administrative financial responsibilities or those currently at Tufts who need a refresher. Registration is necessary. To enroll, send an e-mail to carol.liedes@tufts.edu. Jaharis Center, Room 155, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Boston campus.

Gerhard Schmidt Memorial Lecture “Exploring the CREB Regulon,” Dr. Richard H. Goodman, director and senior scientist, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University. Jaharis Center, Beharakis Auditorium, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus.

The New Latin American Cinema Filmmaker Ferrando Birri, considered one of the main forces behind Latin America’s “New Cinema Movement,” screens his new film, “AZ 05: The Old and the New,” about Cuba’s International Film School, which he was instrumental in creating along with Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Barnum Hall, Room 104, 4-7:30 p.m.

May 3
Sackler Scientific Seminar Series “Regulation of Smooth Muscle Cell Function by CCN5, a New Matricellular Protein,” John J. Castellot Jr., professor of anatomy, Tufts School of Medicine. Sackler Center, Room 304D, 3:45-5 p.m. Boston campus.

Year of the Goat “American Goat: A Photographic Journey through America’s Growing Goat Industry,” an exhibition by photographer Karl Schatz, A92, and his wife, writer Margaret Hathaway, who left their jobs in New York City in 2003 to embark on a yearlong exploration of America’s goat industry. They drove more than 40,000 miles, documenting in words, photographs and sound the farmers, ranchers, cheese makers, chefs, vets, butchers, circus trainers and enthusiasts who make up this unusual slice of America. Public opening reception: Wednesday, May 3, 6-8:30 p.m., when local cheese makers will present their goat cheeses and products. Goat cheese, gelato and fudge will be available for tasting and purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the photographs will be donated to the Tufts Fund, Slow Food Boston and Farms in Focus, a nonprofit that promotes sustainable and small-scale agriculture through the arts. More information about the exhibit can be found at http://www.americangoat.com. Slater Concourse Gallery, Aidekman Arts Center, through May 31.

Klezmer Dance Party The Jumbo Knish Factory, aka the Tufts Klezmer Orchestra, performs horas, Feylakhs and traditional Israeli dances. Granoff Family Hillel Center, 8 p.m.

May 4
MFA Thesis Exhibition Five artists in the joint degree program of Tufts and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts exhibit their final projects for the MFA degree. Featured artists are Danielle M. Avram, Tony Carneiro, Divya Murthy, Tricia Neumyer and Jennifer J. Woodward. Aidekman Arts Center, University Gallery, through May 21. Public opening reception: Thursday, May 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday until 8 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at 617-627-3518 or go to http://www.ase.tufts.edu/gallery.

Lithograph Exhibition “From Eastport to Rockport: The Lithographs of Stow Wengenroth (1906-1978)” features a broad selection of New England coastal prints by one of America’s greatest 20th-century lithographers. The exhibition is curated by students in the Tufts Museum Studies Program and features lithographs from the Isabelle S. Knobloch collection from the Boston Public Library. Aidekman Arts Center, University Gallery, through May 21. Public opening reception: Thursday, May 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday until 8 p.m.

Immunology Seminar “Anatomy of a Toll-Like Receptor (TLR9),” Dr. Douglas Golenbock, Division of Infectious Diseases & Immunology, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, noon. Boston campus.

Noontime Concert Sarah Takagi performs on piano. Goddard Chapel, 12:30 p.m.

Ivory Tusk Awards The Experimental College presents its first annual Ivory Tusk Awards to honor student filmmakers. Pearson Hall, Room 104, 7-10 p.m.

May 5
Dental Reunion 2006 Through May 7. For more information on the weekend’s events, go to http://www.tufts.edu/dental/alumni/homecoming.html.

Biology Seminar “Replication Stalling and Chromosome Fragility: Is There Really a Connection?” Brian Lenzmeier, Buena Vista University, Iowa. Barnum Hall, Room 104, 4-5 p.m.

May 6
Senior Recital Rebecca Sacks, a senior composition student, performs. Goddard Chapel, 8 p.m.

Co-ed Sailing New England Dinghy Championships, Brown University, through May 7.

May 7
Men’s Crew New England Championships at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, 7:45 a.m.

Women’s Crew New England Championships at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, 7:45 a.m.

Baseball Tufts at Babson, double-header, 1 p.m.

Tribute Concert For more than 30 years, Vivian Taylor, senior lecturer in music, has taught and performed in the Department of Music, and the department is celebrating her career with a special concert in her honor. The performance will include a mix of jazz, gospel, classical and new music, and featured performers include John McDonald, Donal Fox, Marga Richter and Louise Toppin. Alumnae Lounge, 3:30 p.m.

May 8
HNRCA Seminar “Polyphenols, Epicatechin and Vascular Function: Insights into the Health Benefits of Diets Rich in Fruits and Vegetables,” Carl Keen, professor and chair, Department of Nutrition, University of California at Davis. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Mezzanine Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus.

eXpo 2006 An exhibition of final projects produced by students in Experimental College courses, ranging from sculpture, music and film to policy debate and criminal investigation. Miner Hall, first floor, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

May 9
Weinstein Lecture “Molecular Aspects of Varicella-Zoster Virus Pathogenesis,” Dr. Ann Arvin, the Lucille Salter Packard Professor in Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine. Tufts-New England Medical Center, Wolff Auditorium, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus.

May 10
Occupational Therapy Students in the Department of Occupational Therapy’s first doctoral graduating class present their doctoral leadership projects. Department of Occupational Therapy, 26 Winthrop St., noon-1:30 p.m.

May 11
Molecular Microbiology Seminar “Rhomboid Intramembrane Proteolysis in Development and Parasitic Disease,” Dr. Sinisa Urban, Center for Neurologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, noon. Boston campus.

Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology “NF-kB in Breast Cancer and Normal Mammary Gland Development,” Gail E. Sonenshein, professor of biochemistry and director, Women’s Health Interdisciplinary Research Center. Chitra Biswas Conference Room (M&V 105), 4 p.m. Boston campus.

Senior Recital Jason Coleman, a composition student, performs. Goddard Chapel, 8 p.m.

May 12
Medical Reunion 2006 Through May 14. For more information about the weekend’s activities, go to http://www.tufts.edu/med/alumni/AR/reunion.html.

May 13
Women’s Crew ECAC National Invitational Championships at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, 3 p.m., through May 14.

Men’s Crew ECAC National Invitational Championships at Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, 3 p.m., through May 14.

Mechanical Engineering Annual Alumni Dinner Special recognition awards will be presented to Robert Coutts, E72, the Career Achievement Award, and Carol Parrella, E85, the M.E. Practice Award. Awards also will be presented to current students. Social hour, Balch Arena Theater lobby, 5-6:30 p.m.; buffet dinner, Alumnae Lounge, 6:30-9 p.m. For more information and to register, go to http://ase.tufts.edu/mechanical/news/index.asp.

May 14
Senior Week Begins For information and updates about Senior Week activities, go to http://ase.tufts.edu/osa.

May 15
HNRCA Scientific Recognition Awards The Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) presents its research achievement awards. This year’s recipients are: Dr. Sang Woon Choi, a scientist in the Vitamin and Carcinogenesis Laboratory, the HNRCA Director’s Scientific Recognition Award for “An Interaction between Folate and Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene;” Tara D’Eon, a postdoctoral research fellow in diabetes and metabolism, the Irwin H. Rosenberg Predoctoral Research Award for “Estrogen Regulation of Adiposity and Metabolism;” Dr. Xiang Gao, research fellow, Harvard School of Public Health, the Irwin H. Rosenberg Predoctoral Research Award for “Is the USDA Food Pyramid Associated with Moderate Energy and Adequate Nutrient Intakes?” and Dr. Chung-Jung Chiu, a scientist in the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research, the Hamish N. Munro Postdoctoral Award for “Sweet Visions.” HNRCA, Mezzanine Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus.

May 18
Arts, Sciences & Engineering Alumni Weekend Through May 21. For a complete list of events and activities, go to http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/c-reunion.html.

Immunology Seminar “Dendritic Cells in Mucosal Defense Activation,” Dr. Hans-Christian Reinecker, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. Jaharis Center, Behrakis Auditorium, noon. Boston campus.

Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology “Seeing What the Nose Tells the Brain: Imaging Receptor Input to the Olfactory Bulb,” Matt Wachowiak, assistant professor of biology, Boston University. Chitra Biswas Conference Room (M&V 105), 4 p.m. Boston campus.

University Art Gallery MFA thesis candidates talk about their work currently showing at the gallery. Aidekman Arts Center, 6 p.m.

May 19
Fletcher Reunion 2006 Through May 21. For more about events scheduled for the weekend, go to http://fletcher.tufts.edu/alumni/reunion2006.

Muslim Service Islamic Center, 176 Curtis St., 1:30 p.m.

Shabbat Evening Services Reform and Conservative. Granoff Family Hillel Center, 6 p.m.

May 20
Library Open House Come see the 2006 reunion class exhibit, the Tower Café and Jumbo-mania posters. Tisch Library, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Shabbat Morning Service Conservative, followed by Kiddush. Granoff Family Hillel Center, 10 a.m.

Renewal of Marriage Vows All members of the Tufts community are invited to renew their vows in the chapel. For more information, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 617-627-3427. Goddard Chapel, 11 a.m.-noon.

Graduation Recital Senior music majors, minors and longtime ensemble members give one last performance before graduating from Tufts. Free and open to the public. 48 Professors Row, noon.

Gallery Tour View the spring exhibitions with a Tufts gallery guide. Aidekman Arts Center, 1 p.m.

ROTC Commissioning Ceremony Goddard Chapel, 1:30 p.m.

Baccalaureate Service The traditional baccalaureate service, which honors graduating seniors at Tufts, began in 1865. In recent years, the baccalaureate has been an interfaith service, with all university chaplains organizing and participating in the service. Seniors participate in a processional in caps and gowns. Family and friends are invited to attend. The winner of the Wendell Phillips Award will speak, and members of the senior Baccalaureate Committee and the chaplains will present readings and prayers. Fletcher Field, 3 p.m.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony Fletcher Field, 5-7 p.m.

Roman Catholic Mass Goddard Chapel, 5 p.m.

Candlelight Procession Up the Hill Starting at the Mayer Campus Center patio, 10:45 p.m.

Top of the Hill Illumination Ceremony Ceremonial welcome to Tufts' newest alumni, the Class of 2006. Goddard Chapel terrace, 11 p.m.

May 21
Commencement Day Phase I All-university ceremony begins with the academic procession. Academic Quad, 9 a.m.

Commencement Day Phase II Diploma presentation ceremonies for individual schools and departments. Various campus venues, 11:30 a.m. For a listing of locations of diploma ceremonies, go to http://commencement.tufts.edu and click on “Phase II Ceremonies and School Information.”

May 22
HNRCA Seminar “Back to the Basics: Identification, Bioavailability and Metabolism of Polyphenols,” Jeffrey Blumberg, director, HNRCA Antioxidants Research Laboratory. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Mezzanine Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. Boston campus.

May 23
Vendor Show Tufts Purchasing hosts its semi-annual show. Meet with the Purchasing staff and with many of Tufts’ frequently used vendors. Refreshments will be served. No registration needed, but you’ll need a valid Tufts ID to get in. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Boston campus.

May 29
Memorial Day University holiday; no classes.

Editor’s note: The deadline for Calendar submissions for the June issue of the Tufts Journal is Thursday, May 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.