Monday
"Supporting education for children with severe disabilities in Russia"
Details: Anna Bitova, the president of the Center for Curative Pedagogies in Moscow, will take part in a discussion about educating children with severe disabilities in Russia.
When & Where: 1:15 p.m.; Eliot-Pearson Building, Stevens Library Room 157
Sponsor: The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development
"Dean's Faculty Forum"
Details: A lecture on biomimetic robots and new technologies, "Soft robots: A New Way to Think about Hardware," will feature speaker Barry Trimmer, professor of biology and natural sciences, and discussant Richard Wlezien, professor and chair of mechanical engineering.
When & Where: 6:00 p.m.; Coolidge Room, Ballou Hall
Sponsor: Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences
Tuesday
"Gaypril film series: Big Bang Love"
Details: As part of the International Film theme, the Gaypril Film Series will be showing the Japanese film "Big Bang Love."
When & Where: 7:00 p.m.; Barnum 104
Sponsor: LGBT Center
"What Happened to Rwanda?"
Details: This lecture and discussion will focus on the relationship between Rwanda and Western nations and the controversial indictments of Rwandans for war crimes. It is the second part of the African Student Organization's culture week. Food will be served.
When & Where: 7:30 p.m.; Hodgdon Hall Lounge
Sponsor: The African Student Organization
Wednesday
"But Theatre Is my Back-Up Plan"
Details: Tufts alumni Julie Otis, Jeremy Goldstein and Aimee Ricciardone will return to Tufts to talk about their experiences working in the Boston theatre scene.
When & Where: 5:00 p.m.; Aidekman 13
Sponsor: Pen, Paint, and Pretzels
"Goddard Chapel Forum on Religion and Science"
Details: Reverend James Skehan, a director emeritus of the Department of Geology and Geophysics at Boston College, will deliver the 2008 Russell Lecture on "Spiritual Foundations for Ethics in the Science."
When & Where: 6:00 p.m.; Goddard Chapel
Sponsor: University Chaplaincy
"Byzantium & Armenia: the Larger Picture"
Details: Helen Evans, a curator for Byzantine Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, will talk about how the Byzantine and Armenian cultures influenced each other. Her speech will be based largely on her own research.
When & Where: 7:30 p.m.; ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center
Sponsors: Graduate Student Council, Perseus Project, Past & Present, Fares Center, Department of Classics, Archaeology Program, Department of Art History, Department of History, Phi Beta Kappa (Delta of MA), Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Education
Thursday
"Richard E. Snyder President's Lecture Series"
Details: Author and Brandeis History Professor David Fischer will present this semester's Snyder Lecture, "Open Leaders: Washington, Lincoln, and FDR." He will discuss how these presidents changed their leadership to adapt to the times.
When & Where: 4:30 p.m.; ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center
Sponsors: The Office of the President, Richard E. Snyder
"Sex Toy Presentation"
Details: Sex Talk, a division of the Leonard Carmichael Society, will give a Sex Toy Presentation.
When & Where: 8:00 p.m.; Terrace Room
Sponsor: Sex Talk
"Noche Caliente at Hotung"
Details: Hotung will host a night of dancing as the Salsa band "Sabor Picante" comes to play. A dance lesson will be offered and free burritos from Boloco will be served.
When & Where: 9:30 p.m.; Hotung Café
Sponsor: La Salsa
"Spring Comedy Show: Comedy Central Indecision Tour with Greg Giraldo"
Details: Comedy Central star Greg Giraldo, a lawyer-turned-comedian, will satirize U.S. politics. Tickets are on sale for $10 at the Aidekman Box Office.
When & Where: 9:45 p.m.; Cohen Auditorium
Sponsor: Entertainment Board
Friday
"Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium"
Details: Throughout the day, undergraduate students from across the university will gather to present the results of their research. Professor of Drama Laurence Senelick will deliver a keynote speech as part of the symposium. The event culminates with a dinner.
When & Where: 12:30 p.m.; Braker 001
Sponsor: Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Education
