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wellesleyweek
news
russia
now, a decade since the fall of the soviet
union
today's
immigrants keep a foot in two worlds
fellowship
aids study
enjoy
fine food? join the club
wellesley
garners NCAA academic honors
colleagues
in the news
don't
miss...feel the vibrancy of beethoven at a multifaceted
festival
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russia now, a decade since the fall of the soviet union
"Russia
has always been a country tormented by its history," wrote
Marshall Goldman, economics, in a recent Boston Sunday Globe
essay. "The Russian people endure what others would never
tolerate. That Russia has not imploded is due more to that
stoicism than wise leadership."
On
Thursday, Sept. 20, Goldman will join Thomas Hodge, Russian
department; Philip Kohl, anthropology; and moderator Nina
Tumarkin, history; for a panel discussion, "Russia NOW," at
7:30 pm in the Library Lecture Room. This year's tenth
anniversary of the demise of the Soviet Union, as Tumarkin
notes, "marks the culmination of a dramatically dizzying
decade in the long history of Russia."
Hodge spent several weeks this summer in Moscow and Siberia
taking part in the second half of Experimental 212: Lake
Baikal: The Soul of Siberia, a new course he and Marianne
Moore, biological sciences, began this spring.
"The
course was based on the principle that Lake Baikal--the
world's oldest, deepest, most biotically rich body of fresh
water--cannot be properly understood from either a purely
scientific or purely culturological standpoint," Hodge said.
"Our students therefore studied both. They had the adventure
of a lifetime and learned a great deal about what makes
Baikal the most precious lake on the planet." He remains
"guardedly optimistic"about Russia's future.
Kohl spent three weeks in Azerbaijan this summer to
investigate a possible research project at an archaeological
site. He had not visited the area in 15 years and saw much
had changed. "Today there is a more visible differentiation
between the haves and the have-nots, as is typical
throughout the former Soviet Union," he said. Russia NOW is
an annual event sponsored by Russian Area Studies.
todayís immigrants keep a foot in two worlds
Telecommunications
and international travel help today's immigrants keep a foot
in both worlds, an advantage and a concern for what Peggy
Levitt, sociology, calls "The Transnational Villagers" in
her new book by the same name (University of California
Press).
Levitt studied immigrants from a town in the Dominican
Republic who moved to Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood of
Boston. As she investigated their lives, she observed a
phenomenon: One village extended across an international
divide.
"This
is why I call them the transnational villagers," she says.
"It is living your life across borders so that you are
engaged in regular social, economic and political activities
that span national boundaries."
Living
between two worlds can create problems.
"When
migrants travel regularly between sending and receiving
communities, their health care and education is
uncoordinated and can lead to poor outcomes," Levitt says.
"One solution would be greater cooperation between home and
host country health and educational systems."
It's
important to keep these concerns a priority for many
reasons.
"Immigrants bring a lot of resourcefulness and culturally
enriching elements to society," she points out. "This is
what our country was founded on--and this is how we should
continue to think of ourselves."
For more information, go to Levitt's Web site at www.peggylevitt.org.
Yue Hu, physics, has been awarded a fellowship from the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. A specialist in complex fluids, Hu's research is on the fundamental--and still unknown--mechanism responsible for electrorheology, the study of how the flow of some fluids is altered when subjected to electric fields. Hu has conducted experiments, theoretical work and computer simulations on the dynamic and dielectric properties of colloids, small undissolved particles suspended in surrounding substances, in alternating electric fields.
A faculty member since 1989, Hu has a special interest in computer technology and has developed computer animation tools that, she says, "are particularly helpful for giving students a strong visual impression of the dynamic aspects of physics." Examples are on her web page http://www.wellesley.edu/Physics/Yhu/hu.html.
enjoy fine food? join the club
All
club chefs balance two goals: providing memorable food and
making club members feel at home. Richard Kunsch, new
executive chef at the Wellesley College Club, wants
more.
"My
goal is for people to understand they can be members
here--to know what's here and what we have to offer," says
Kunsch. "We are redoing our menu more often to reflect all
the talent we have in the kitchen. We're holding special
events such as Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, April in Paris and
Italian nights. We also have family events, including kids'
picnics."
Kunsch
came to Wellesley from the University of North Carolina,
where he was executive chef of its Carolina Club. A graduate
of Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts, he brings
more than 25 years' experience to his work. He has served as
executive chef at private clubs and large restaurants in
Philadelphia, New Orleans, Delaware, Arizona, and other
locations throughout the country.
Kunsch
says there is a world of difference between restaurant and
club work. "What sets a club apart from a restaurant is the
ability to serve our members whatever type of cuisine they
would like to have," he says. "Every member has his or her
own expectations of the club, and it's our challenge to meet
those expectations." Faculty and staff, working or retired,
can become members of the College Club simply by filling out
an application.
The
new chef changes his menus seasonally. He shares his passion
for ethnic and regional cuisine by offering French, Mexican
and Creole-Cajun specialty dinner evenings, Irish dishes for
St. Patrick's Day and a six-course gourmet wine dinner.
The
College Club offers a number of special events to entice new
members this fall. On Saturday, Sept. 22, an Italian Buffet
will offer a pasta bar, tonatto (a cold veal roast with tuna
sauce), prime rib with an Italian flavor, Italian desserts
and more. Diners can sip regional wines of Italy while
listening to classical guitar
music.
On
Friday, Sept. 28, Family Night will allow grown-ups to enjoy
dinner while kids help themselves to a children's buffet.
There will be live after-dinner entertainment, an ice cream
sundae bar and a treat to take home. October events include
an afternoon tea, wine dinner, Halloween Family Night,
Children's Halloween Breakfast and Hayride and an
Oktoberfest buffet.
For more information, call x2700 or go to the web site, www.wellesley.edu/Collegeclub.
wellesley garners NCAA academic honors
This summer Wellesley was named one of the top runners-up in Division III for its overall student-athlete graduation rate. The first annual USA Today/NCAA Foundation Academic Achievement Awards recognize the top 10 institutions with the highest five-year student-athlete graduation rates in each of the three NCAA divisions. Wellesley's graduation rate of 93 percent was fifth in its division.
the suntan has lately earned a bad reputation from dermatologists. But patricia berman, art, discussed how the tan became chic in "The Social History of the Suntan," on WBUR's public-affairs program, "The Connection."
david pillemer, psychology, discussed research in autobiographical memory in an article, "Things remembered: Study Finds Our Memory Relates to Culture, Class and Gender," in Newsday.
michael strong, communications and publications, completed the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, a 192-mile bike ride to benefit the Jimmy Fund. He raised $12,500 primarily from his tournament, the Par Fore The Cure Golf Classic, and other donations.
nina tumarkin, history, and husband Harvey Cox, a Harvard professor, talked about sharing traditions and faith differences in The Boston Globe.
Continuing
her support of theatre at Wellesley, Ruth Nagel Jones '42
has pledged $1.4 million to establish an endowed fund for
ongoing support of the Ruth Nagel Jones Black Box Theatre
and to augment a scholarship fund for a student majoring in
theatre studies or English literature.
Jones named the scholarship fund after her former teacher,
Carol Mills '22.
"Carol Mills was a tremendous source of guidance and inspiration for me and many other young women," said Jones. Her gift is one of many to benefit The Wellesley Campaign, the college's five-year effort to support current and future priorities.
administrative
council meeting.
10:30 am-noon, Academic Council Room.
catholic
mass.
12:30 pm, Newman Common Room. Info: x2688.
rosh
hashanah services.
Speaker: Professor Ira Silver. 6 pm, Clapp Library Lecture
Room. Info: x2687
english
tutoring.
Esther Iwanaga, professional ESL tutor; individual help with
all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside LTC) for
consultations 6-8:30 pm, LTC, small conference room. Info:
x2480.
buddhist
community gathering and discussion.
8-9 pm, Meditation Room beneath Houghton Memorial Chapel.
Info: x2793.
tuesday
september 18
rosh
hashanah services.
Speaker: Rabbi Ilene Bogosian. 10 am, Clapp Library Lecture
Room. Info: x2687.
tashlich.
3 pm, Lake Waban (weather permitting). Sponsor: Religious
Life. Info: x2687.
bible study. Protestant Christian Chaplaincy and Roman Catholic Chaplaincy. 4:15 pm, Little Chapel. Info: x2655.
rosh
hashanah services.
Student led. 10 am, Hillel lounge. Info: x2685.
field hockey vs. Tufts. 4 pm, Keohane Sports Center. Sponsor: Athletics. Info: x2900.
tennis
vs. Tufts.
3:30 pm, Keohane Sports Center. Sponsor: Athletics. Info:
x2900.
catholic
mass.
4:15 pm, Newman Common Room. Info: x2688.
workshop.
Job Search Correspondence Workshop, 4:30-5:20 pm, Green Hall
330. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
workshop.
Applying to Graduate Schools in the Arts and Sciences,
5:30-6:30 pm, SCI 277. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
english
tutoring.
Esther Iwanaga, professional ESL tutor; individual help with
all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside LTC) for
consultations 6-8:30 pm, LTC, small conference room. Info:
x2480.
unitarian
universalist community gathering.
6:15 pm, Little Chapel. Info: x3484.
volleyball
vs. Eastern Nazarene.
7 pm, Keohane Sports Center. Sponsor: Athletics. Info:
x2900.
panel discussion. Russia NOW. Speakers: Professors Marshall Goldman, Thomas Hodge and Philip Kohl; moderator: Professor Nina Tumarkin. See story, page 1. 7:30 pm, Clapp Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Russian Area Studies. Info: x2418.
shabbat
services.
5:30 pm, Hillel Lounge (Billings 300). Info: x2687.
films. Period Drama Weekend. 7 pm, "House of Mirth," and 9 pm, "Mansfield Park," Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society. Info: e-mail smirza1@wellesley.edu.
golf.
Wellesley Invitational. 11 am. Sponsor: Athletics. Info:
x2900
field hockey vs. Smith. 1 pm, Keohane Sports Center.
Sponsor: Athletics. Info: x2900
tennis
vs. Wheaton.
1 pm, Keohane Sports Center. Sponsor: Athletics. Info:
x2900
college
club cuisine.
Italian Buffet featuring a variety of entrees and desserts,
6-9 pm, Wellesley College Club. Call early to reserve. Info:
x2700.
films.
Period Drama Weekend. 7 pm, "Mansfield Park,"and 9 pm,
"House of Mirth,"Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society.
Info: e-mail smirza1@wellesley.edu.
concert. "Organ Music of North Germany: Scheidemann, Weckmann and Buxtehude." Lynn Edwards. 8 pm, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2028.
worship
service.
9:30 am, 1:30 pm. Houghton Memorial Chapel. Sponsor:
Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
catholic mass. 4 pm, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Info: x2688.
monday september 24
study-abroad
fair.
Representatives from more than 40 study-abroad programs,
12:30-4 pm, Alumnae Hall Ballroom. Sponsor: International
Studies and Services. Info: x2320.
spanish
table.
All levels of Spanish fluency welcome. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower
Court Dining Hall, Small Conference Room. Sponsor: Spanish.
Info: x1068.
workshop.
Job Search Strategies, 12:30-1:20 pm, Green Hall 330.
Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
catholic
mass.
12:30 pm, Newman Common Room. Info: x2688.
senate.
First meeting of the year. 6 pm, Academic Council Room.
english
tutoring.
Esther Iwanaga, professional ESL tutor; individual help with
all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside LTC) for
consultations 6-8:30 pm, LTC, small conference room. Info:
x2480.
buddhist
community gathering and discussion.
8-9 pm, Meditation Room beneath Houghton Memorial Chapel.
Info: x2793.
exhibit.
Obituary by Joseph Bartscherer. A single ongoing work that
comprises every issue of The New York Times that has carried
a front-page obituary since January 1, 1990. Sept. 4-Dec.
30. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: x2051.
exhibit. Underground Studios V, Jewett Art Gallery. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: x2051.
don't miss...feel the vibrancy of beethoven at a multifaceted festival
This season, the Triple Helix Piano Trio will present the Wellesley and greater Boston communities with a rare treat. Aided by the resources provided by their Wellesley College residency, the group will perform all of Beethoven's piano trios in a single season.
With the first of their three trio concerts on Sunday, Sept. 30, pianist Lois Shapiro, violinist Bayla Keyes and cellist Rhonda Rider embark on the multifaceted Beethoven Festival, "Beethoven and His Vibrant Legacy." The celebration will include pre-concert lectures and student ensemble and chamber music performances as well as lecture/recitals and a symposium featuring world-renowned Beethoven scholars.
"Beethoven's music has the uncanny capacity to engage people in a vivid, fresh way," Shapiro says. "It captures something essential about the human spirit that cuts across cultural lines. As a set, the trios give us a wonderful opportunity to explore the evolution of Beethoven's musical thought process from his youth to maturity."
Preceding each concert, Beethoven experts will make presentations on the music to be performed. On September 30, at 7 pm, Scott Burnham, professor and chair of the Princeton University Music Department, will speak on "First Assertions: Beethoven's Opus 1 Piano Trios."
On the Wednesday preceding each Triple Helix performance, the trio will present a lecture/recital from 12:30 to 2:15 pm in Jewett Auditorium. All Triple Helix concerts will be held on Sunday evenings in Jewett Auditorium at 7:30; all events in the Beethoven celebration are free and open to the public. The piano trio performances continue on Dec. 2 and conclude April 14. For more information, call x2028 or visit the Triple Helix web site at www.triplehelixpianotrio.org.