Featured Event WHAW Earthquake or Status Quo? Interpreting the Israeli Election
February 12, 2013
Discussion on Israeli election results, with Donna Divine, Professor of Government, Michal Frenkel, Lecturer in Jewish Studies, and moderator Justin Cammy, Professor of Jewish Studies
Global Studies Center, Wright Hall
12:00 pm
Amherst China Initiative Summer Program Info Session
February 12, 2013
Summer program designed specifically for Five-College students (all classes) to experience China through teaching English, learning Chinese and traveling. No previous language or teaching experience required.
Campus Center 205
4:30 pm
WHAW The Crisis in Mali: Implications of the French Intervention
February 14, 2013
Featuring Alfred Babo, Lecturer in French Studies with Catharine Newbury, Emeritus Professor of Government.
Global Studies Center, Wright Hall
12:00 pm
Lectures and Symposia Dawes House Crêpe Sale
February 11, 2013
Dawes House will be holding its annual fundraiser throughout the week of Valentine's Day. Stop by for a homemade crêpe or Valentine's Day card and look through the collection of vintage French books for sale.
Campus Center Garden Level
Rewind or Forward?: New Leadership in East Asia’s 21st Century
February 13, 2013
Roundtable on the new leadership in East Asia. Panelists include Steve Goldstein (government), Jina Kim (East Asian studies), and Dennis Yasutomo (government/East Asian studies). Pizza for the first 20 people.
Seelye 207
Lunar New Year Celebration
February 15, 2013
Come enjoy delicious asian desserts and drinks, dumplings, cultural activities, and performances in celebration of the Lunar New Year! (cultural activities and food booths open at 6 pm.
Campus Center Carroll Room
7:00 pm
Paris la Métisse
February 15, 2013
Guadeloupean filmmaker and Smith alumna Mariette Monpierre '85, will present Paris la métisse, a film about Parisians with diverse origins and backgrounds who live, work, and deal with the daily challenges presented by cultural and religious differences in the City of Light.
Seelye 201
7:30 pm
Meetings and Workshops CDO Workshop for International Students
February 14, 2013
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5:00 pm
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Lectures and Symposia Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Indigenous Protest and Revitalization in the Northeast
February 18, 2013
With Lisa T. Brooks , Associate Professor of English and American Studies, Amherst College and author of “The Common Pot: The Recovery of Native Space in the Northeast." Reception in CC 102 following the lecture.
Campus Center 103/104
4:30 pm
Growing Africa: Agricultural Innovation and Economic Transformation
February 22, 2013
With Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development and Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Inaugural lecture in the African Development Policy Program Speakers Series.
Gordon Hall, UMass Amherst, Third Floor Conference Room
3:00 pm
Meetings and Workshops Summer Abroad Opportunities Fair
February 19, 2013
How to fund summer experiences: IEG, Praxis, Dean's critical language study, IIE Gilman.
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Featured Event Blasphemy in the Land of the Pure
February 28, 2013
The Global Studies Center presents the Global Commons in response to the accusation of blasphemy against Sherry Rehman '85, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, for the comments she made about the law on a Pakistani talk show in 2010. Join in a discussion about the string of controversial blasphemy cases in Pakistan.
Global Studies Center, Wright Hall
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lectures and Symposia A Fight Against All Odds: Asian American Empowerment
February 28, 2013
ASA will present the film "Vincent Who?," a documentary on the legacy of Vincent Chin and Asian American political empowerment. Curtis Chin, writer and producer of the film, will lead a post-screening discussion on Asian American identity, social justice and coalition building. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.
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Neilson Browsing Room
6:30 pm
On Being Asian American: A Literary Perspective
March 1, 2013
The ASA is sponsoring a second symposium to explore Asian American identity and social justice. Professor Cheung from the English department will share his comments on being Asian American from a literary perspective. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.
Campus Center 103/104
4:00 pm
Meetings and Workshops Summer Program at Ewha Women's University Info Session
February 25, 2013
Each year Smith College selects six students to attend Ewha International Summer School tuition free. Applicants with a strong interest in studying the Korean language and culture, one year of Korean study and a 3.0 GPA are preferred. Korean nationals are not generally eligible.
Global Studies Center, Wright Hall
4:15 pm
Multicultural Events Rhythm Nations
March 2, 2013
JMG Hall
7:00 pm
Performing Arts and Films Human Trafficking Film Series
February 27, 2013
A showing of the film Trade with discussion facilitated by Carrie Baker.
Seelye 201
7:00 pm
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