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october

2005

wellesley celebrates family and friends weekend

Wellesley College will host its annual Family and Friends Weekend Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23. Among the highlights will be the new Wang Campus Center opening celebration Friday (see story). Students’ family members and friends are invited to attend classes and department receptions, take a campus tour and enjoy a variety of events, performances and sports, as well as faculty and guest lectures (see WellesleyWeek calendar or go to the online calendar.

On Friday at 7 pm in Jewett Auditorium, for example, enjoy five student jazz/world music ensembles.On Saturday, listen to the President’s Address by Diana Chapman Walsh at 9:30 am in Houghton Memorial Chapel. A Korean cultural festival is set from 1-4 pm on Severance Green, and an International Food Festival from 1-4 pm in Wang Campus Center. The Family and Friends Weekend Concert will be presented at 2 pm in the chapel featuring the Wellesley College Choir, Chamber Singers, Glee Club, Orchestra and Chamber Music Ensemble.

The Nerd, a comedy by the theatre group Upstage, will be presented Oct. 21-24 in the Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre, Alumnae Hall. The play, directed by Meg Teckman ’07, is about situations that arise from the relationships we form.

On Saturday the Wellesley Cross Country Invitational will start at 11 am, and the field hockey team will take on Smith College at 1 pm. Dorm crew races begin at 7 am at the boathouse and rugby matches start at 9 am on Munger Meadow. And don’t miss outstanding exhibits at Clapp Library, the Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Jewett Arts Center and the Botanic Gardens Visitor Center. In addition, there will be a Triple Helix Piano Trio concert on Sunday at 7 pm in the chapel (see story) For more information or to register, call x2679.

new orleans professor to talk about katrina

“Katrina in Context: Historic Trends That Shaped the New Orleans Catastrophe,” a talk by University of New Orleans assistant professor of history Michael Mizell-Nelson, will be presented Wednesday Oct. 19, at 4:30 pm in Pendleton West 212.

“The horrendous aftermath of Katrina—the nation’s latest reality-based television spectacle—originated from decades of economic and social neglect,” Mizell-Nelson notes. “The significance of one of the world’s most important cultural centers demands that we invest more time understanding the social and economic conditions affecting New Orleans before discussing how to rebuild.

“While many media pundits ‘discovered’ the city’s poor only after Katrina literally flushed them from their homes, it is difficult to understand how journalists as well as the millions
of yearly visitors to one of the nation’s most popular tourist and convention cities could have overlooked New Orleans’ precarious social conditions prior to the hurricane.”

After examining the internal and external causes contributing to the catastrophe, Mizell-Nelson will respond to questions from audience members regarding media coverage and other topics. He also will talk about local cultural and educational alternatives to the Red Cross that would benefit from financial and other contributions.

Mizell-Nelson, who specializes in the social history of New Orleans, is revising for publication his manuscript study of race relations on public transit, Race and Democracy in Transit: From Slavery to Gentrification on New Orleans Streetcars. For more information, contact Takis Metaxas at x3054.

a grand opening

The grand opening celebration of the Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center will be held Friday, Oct. 21. It begins with a community reception at 11:30 am with food and entertainment located throughout the campus center and its patio area.

At 1 pm, the official opening and dedication will be presided over by President Diana Chapman Walsh and Lulu Chow Wang ’66. At 2 pm, there will be faculty presentations followed by a distinguished faculty lecture by Department of Italian Professor Rachel Jacoff on “The Pedagogy of the Imagination” at 4:30 pm in Jewett Auditorium. The evening events will be held in conjunction with Family and Friends Weekend. For more information, call x3482.

state department officer to speak on east asian politics

The Committee for Political and Legislative Action (CPLA) will host a lecture, “American Foreign Policy Toward East Asia,” by Kathleen Stephens, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the U.S. Department of State, Friday, Oct. 21, at 12:30 pm in the Pendleton Atrium.

Stephens will focus on developments on the Korean peninsula, sharing her experiences as a foreign diplomat. A career foreign service officer, she joined the service in 1978 and has spent most of her career in East Asia and Europe.

She has served as principal officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and as deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal. In addition, she has served in Belgrade, Port of Spain, Guangzhou, Seoul and Pusan. She also served on the National Security Council in the mid-’90s as director for European Affairs. For more information, call x1838.



triple helix to perform music from eastern europe

Wellesley’s acclaimed ensemble-in-residence, the Triple Helix Piano Trio, embarks this Sunday, Oct. 23, on the final year of its two-year festival, “A Sense of Place: Music Shaped by its Culture.” Wellesley College presents this series of concerts and lecture-recitals, which explores the rich and growing repertoire of chamber music inspired by, and often incorporating, authentic folk traditions.

Triple Helix musicians Lois Shapiro, piano, Bayla Keyes, violin, and Rhonda Rider, cello, will present this first concert of the festival’s second year—“Music from Eastern Europe: The Collective Dream Lights the Pathway Home”— at 7 pm in Houghton Memorial Chapel.

Guest artists violinist Lucy Stoltzman, currently the chair of strings and chamber music at the New England Conservatory of Music and former first violinist with the Muir String Quartet, and violist Roger Tapping, recently retired after 10 years performing, recording and touring internationally with the Takács Quartet, will join the trio for a performance of Antonin Dvorák’s “Dumky” Trio, Op. 90, Béla Bartók’s Piano Quintet, and Bohuslav Martinu’s “Bergerettes.” For more information on the festival events, call x2028.

computer scientist offers software seminar

On Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 4:15 pm in Science Center E111, a computer science seminar, “Model Checking Software That Has Explicit State Machines,” will be presented by Barbara Staudt Lerner, computer science, Williams College.

"In this talk, I will describe software model checking and examine an implementation technique that relies on state machines embedded within the code,” Lerner said. “I will argue that this implementation technique makes it much easier to extract an accurate model of the software for analysis, thereby increasing the value of the model checking results. I will also discuss the results of applying model checking to a non-trivial piece of software constructed in this manner, the intepreter for the Little-JIL process programming language.”

For more information, e-mail skakavou@wellesley.edu.

colleagues in the news

kristina niovi jones is the new director of the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens. Previously she was a research associate at Harvard, where she studied plant ecology, speciation and conservation biology. Before that, she had been an assistant professor at Wellesley, where she taught the horticulture with laboratory course, and at Middlebury College. Her research has led to a chapter in Cognitive Ecology of Pollination (Cambridge University Press, 2001). Among other topics, she has studied bees and the consequences of their behavior on plants and the influence of herbivory (animals’ consumption of plants). “The Wellesley College Botanic Gardens truly provide the ideal context for the pursuit of my two primary professional goals: to expand scientific and environmental literacy, and to increase the participation of women in science,” Jones said.

takis metaxas, computer science, has been interviewed in the September/October issue of Higher Learning for a story, “Digital Dilemma: Are Internet Sources Friend or Foe?” Metaxas says the Internet is an invaluable tool for computer science research since a large percentage of the papers published in the field since the 1970s are available online. To help regulate Internet use, Metaxas has students “list each resource used and limit direct quoting in small, essential sections,” he told the publication.

r. steven schiavo, psychology, has contributed to a Newhouse News Service story, “If This Desk Could Talk: Your Workspace Can Reveal a Lot About You,” saying, “I have found that it (one’s desktop) is never related to how well you do your job, but rather how you feel about your workspace. People who decorate extensively want to establish a claim on that space.”

calendar

monday october 17

japanese table. 12:30 pm, Tower Court. Info: x7922.

cs seminar. “Let’s Talk About Google.” 4:30 pm, SCI 278. Info: x3147.

gold lecture. “Bob Dylan and Misogyny.” Speaker: Christopher Ricks, humanities, Boston University. Reception: 4:30 pm; lecture: 5:15 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: English. Info: x2591.

meeting. CG Senate. 6 pm, Academic Council Room. Info: cgpresident@wellesley.edu.

esl tutoring. 6-8 pm, PLTC small conference room. Info: x2480.

meditation. 7-8:15 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Buddhist Community. Info: x2793.

german table. 8-9 pm, Stone. Info: x1685.

lecture. “Crisis in Dafur.” Speaker: Sasha Chanoff, Mapendo International. 8-9:30 pm, Collins Cinema. Info: Amnestymail@wellesley.edu.

bahá’í gathering. 8:30 pm, Freeman. Info: x4188.

concert. Toons and Tupelos Fall Teaser. 8:30-10 pm, Tower Great Hall. Info: Toonsmail@wellesley.edu.

tuesday october 18

sukkot. Jewish tradition. Through 10/26.

meeting. “National Security Education Program.” Speaker: Susan Sharp, Institute of International Education. 10-11 am, GRH 338. Sponsor: International Studies. Info: x2320.

cws workshop. “Effective Networking.” 12:30 pm, GRH 428. Info: x2352.

cws info session. “NYU School of Social Work.” 12:30 pm, PNE 251. Info: x2352.

workshop. “Meeting Financial Challenges at Mid-Career.” 12:30-1:30 pm, Academic Council Room. Sponsor: TIAA-CREF. Info: x2212.

chinese table. 12:30 pm, Bates. Info: CSAmail@wellesley.edu.

conference. “Torture and the Ethics of Photography.” Speakers: Judith Butler, UC-Berkeley; Roxanne Euben, political science; Nicolas de Warren, philosophy. 3-5 pm, Library Lecture Room. Info: x2653.

field hockey vs. Clark. 3:30 pm. Info: x2003.

lecture. “Model Checking Software That Has Explicit State Machines.” Speaker: Barbara S. Lerner, Williams. (See story.) 4:15 pm, SCI E111. Info: x3120.

cws workshop. “Effective Cover Letters.” 4:30 pm, FND 120. Info: x2352.

lecture. “The Neurobiology of Perception.” Speaker: Dale Purves, neurobiology, Duke. 5-6:15 pm, PNW 212. Sponsor: QR. Info: x2152.

lecture. “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.” 6-8:30 pm, Houghton Chapel. Preregister: x2793.

volleyball vs. Babson. 7 pm. Info: x2003.

wednesday october 19

birth of the báb. Bahá’í tradition. (Sundown.)

meditation. 12:30-1 pm. (See 10/17 listing.)

russian table. 12:30 pm, FND 416. Info: x3549.

spanish table. 12:30 pm, Tower Court. Info: x3571.

travel series. “The Road Less Traveled: Experiential Programs in Non-Traditional Destinations.” 1-2 pm, GRH 338. Sponsor: International Studies. Info: x2320.
fol lecture. ”The Language Police: How Pressure Groups Restrict What Students Learn.” Speaker: Diane Ravitch ’60. Reception: 4:15; lecture: 4:45 pm, Library Lecture Room. Info: x2872.

lecture. “Historic Trends That Shaped New Orleans’ Catastrophe.” Speaker: Michael Mizell-Nelson, University of New Orleans. 4:30 pm, PNW 212. (See story.) Sponsor: Computer Science. Info: x3054.
gathering. 6 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Unitarian Universalists. Info: x3484.

lecture. “South Asian-American Community in the 21st Century: The Generational Moment.” Speaker: Madhulika Khandelwal, urban studies, Queens College, NY. 6-8 pm, PNE 225A. Info: WASACmail@wellesley.edu.
opening reception. Extended Boundaries. 6-8 pm, DMCC. Info: x2051.

film. Jean-Paul Sartre: Huis Clos. 7:30 pm, Alumnae Hall. Sponsor: French House. Info: x2975.

thursday october 20

arabic table. 12:30 pm, Tower Court. Info: x2916.

french table. 12:30 pm, Bates. Info: x2403.

wcw lecture. “Highlights from Massachusetts Afterschool Research Study.” Speakers: Julie Dennehy; Georgia Hall; Joyce Shortt, researchers. 12:30-1:30 pm, Cheever House. Info: x2500.

lecture. “What’s Kevin’s Problem?” Speaker: Randall Kamien, physics, UPenn. 4:45-5:45 pm, SCI 278. Sponsor: Physics. Info: x2726.

italian table. 5:30 pm, Tower Court. Info: x2616.

esl tutoring. (See 10/17 listing.)

slide show. “Images of Women.” 7 pm, Bates Living Room. Sponsor: Health Services. Info: x2821.

lecture. “What Is Economic Justice and How Do We Attain It?” Speaker: Julianne Malveaux. 7 pm, Collins Cinema. (See story) Sponsor: MLK Memorial Committee. Info: x2563.

worship service. 7 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.

theatre. The Nerd. 7 pm, Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre, Alumnae Hall. Cost: Free to Wellesley/MIT students with ID; staff/students/seniors: $8; others: $10. Reservations required: x2220.

meeting. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. 7 pm, BIL 100. Info: wivcfmail@wellesley.edu.

friday october 21

family & friends weekend begins. (See story)

open house. International Studies. 9-11 am, GRN 338. Info: x2320.

campus center opening. Reception: 11:30 am; opening and dedication: 1 pm; faculty presentations: 2 pm. Wang Campus Center. (See story) Info: x3482.

lecture. “American Foreign Policy Towards East Asia.” Speaker: Kathleen Stephens, U.S. Dept. of State. 12:30 pm, PNE 225A. (See story) Sponsors: CPLA; CWS. Info: x1838.

prayer/discussion. Muslim communal (Jummah). 12:30-2:30 pm, lower chapel. Info: x2656.

distinguished faculty lecture. “The Pedagogy of the Imagination.” Speaker: Rachel Jacoff, Italian. 4:30 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Info: x3482.

shabbat service. 5:30-6:30 pm, BIL 300. Info: x2685.

bible study. 7 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Asian Baptist Student Koinonia. Info: x1831.

concert. Jazz/world music student ensembles. 7-8:30 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Info: x2679.

theatre. The Nerd. 8 pm. (See 10/20 listing.)

saturday october 22

president’s address. 9:30-10:30 am, Houghton Chapel. Info: x2679.

tree planting. Class of 2008. 10:30 am, Beebe side, Wang Campus Center. Info: x4829.

cross country. Wellesley Invitational. 11 am. Info: x2003.

cws panel. “Spotlight on Internships.” 11-12:30 am, Collins Cinema. Info: x2352.

step singing. 11:30 am, Houghton Chapel steps.

field hockey vs. Smith. 1 pm. Info: x2003.

korean festival. DanPoongNori. 1-4 pm, Severance Green. Info: KSAmail@wellesley.edu.

festival. International Food Fest. 1-4 pm, Wang Campus Center. Sponsor: Slater. Info:
x1204.

family and friends concert. 2 pm, Houghton Chapel. Info: x2679.

theatre. The Nerd. 2 and 8 pm. (See 10/20 listing.)

telescope observing. 7 pm, Whitin Observatory. Talks by astrophysics major Rachel Hock ’06 at 7:15, 7:45 and 8:15 pm. Info: x2679.

sunday october 23

hillel bagel brunch. 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Billings 300 and Hillel lounge. Info: x2679.

worship service. 11:15 am, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant CC. Info: x2655.

chamber music society. 11:30 am, Tower Court Great Hall.

meeting. 1:30-3 pm, Al Muslimat Qur’anic Study Group, lower level, Houghton Chapel.

theatre. The Nerd. 2 and 7 pm. (See 10/20 listing.)

catholic mass. 4 pm, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Newman Catholic Ministry. Info: x2688.

meeting. Darshana. 5 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Hindu Community. Info: x2794

triple helix concert. “Music from Eastern Europe: The Collective Dream Lights the Pathway Home.” 7 pm, Houghton Chapel. (See story) Sponsor: Music. Info: x2028.

monday october 24

shemini atzeret. Jewish tradition. (Sundown.)

cws info session. “Vanderbilt Law School.” 12:30 pm, PNE 251. Info: x2352.

japanese table. (See 10/17 listing.)

lecture. “Oil, the Global Environment and U.S. Security.” Speaker: Deron Lovaas, Natural Resources Defense Council’s Campaign on Oil Security Issues. 4-5:30 pm, PNE 225A. Info: IRCmail@wellesley.edu.

cws workshop. “Self-Assessment.” 4:30 pm, FND 120. Info: x2352.

meeting. CG Senate. (See 10/17 listing.)

esl tutoring. (See 10/17 listing.)

meditation. (See 10/17 listing.)

german table. (See 10/17 listing.)

bahá’í gathering. (See 10/17 listing.)

ongoing

exhibit. Coffee & Conversation: Campus Centers at Wellesley College. Through 10/28. Clapp Library first floor reference room. (See story.) Info: x2128.

exhibit. Underground Studios VII. Through 11/1. Jewett Arts Center student gallery. Info: x2042.

exhibit. Hooked on Lichens: Three Perspectives. Botanic Gardens Visitor Center. Through 11/10. Sponsor: FOH. Info: x3504.

exhibits. Hold: Vessel 1. Etchings to Rexroth. Mural by Aaron Noble. Through 12/18. DMCC. Info: x2051.

book sale. Clapp Library reading room. Donations: 50 cents to $4. Info: x2894.

don't miss...julianne malveaux will discuss economic justice

On Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 pm in Collins Cinema, Wellesley’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee will present a lecture, “What Is Economic Justice and How Do We Attain It?” by noted author and commentator Julianne Malveaux. “We on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee are quite pleased to be able to bring Julianne Malveaux to campus,” said Judith Rollins, Africana Studies. “We know that students – especially economics majors – have wanted her to come for a while.”

Malveaux, who holds a Ph.D. from MIT, is well-known for her appearances on CNN, C-Span, Fox News and other media. "Her columns and articles actually began appearing in the early ’80s and, since then, she’s been a consistent voice for social justice, both in this country and in the world system,” Rollins said. “There’s no question that her insightful contributions on contemporary issues – from gender to poverty to race to the so-called war on terrorism – have advanced the public discourse.”

For more, go to "Author and Commentator Julianne Malveaux to speak at Wellesley College Oct. 20" or call x2569.

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