Monday
"Task Force on Freedom of Expression Open Meeting"
Details: The Task Force on Freedom of Expression, commissioned in January by President Lawrence Bacow, is currently drawing up a university-wide policy on how much freedom of expression members of the Tufts community have. This open forum will serve as an opportunity for students and other community members to voice their opinions on the task force's decicision. Everyone in the Tufts community is invited.
When & Where: 12:00 p.m.; Hotung Café
Sponsor: President's Task Force on Freedom of Expression
"Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism"
Details: Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw will moderate this year's Murrow Forum. The theme will be "Noise vs. News: The State of Political Coverage," and panelists will include New York Times Magazine political reporter Matt Bai (A '90), Peggy Noonan, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, and Eric Fehrnstrom, who served as the senior communications advisor to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. Seating will be limited. The event will continue with a conference Tuesday in commemoration of Edward Murrow's 100th birthday.
When & Where: 1:30 p.m.; Cabot Auditorium
Sponsors: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tisch Library, Communications and Media Studies Program
Tuesday
"Breaking the Silence with Staceyann Chin"
Details: To conclude the "Day of Silence," lesbian activist, artist and frequent Oprah Winfrey Show guest Staceyann Chin will speak about her youth in a homophobic Jamaican society.
When & Where: 7:30 p.m.; Cabot 206
Sponsors: LGBT Center, QSA
"Mountaintop Removal Road Show"
Details: The Mountaintop Removal Road Show will visit Tufts to teach about the impact of mountaintop removal in coal mining on the surrounding communities.
When & Where: 7:45 p.m.; Crane Room, Paige Hall
Sponsor: ECO
Wednesday
"Seminar Series with the Economics Department & Fletcher School"
Details: Alan Manning, renowned professor of economics from the London School of Economics, will present his findings from "Culture Clash or Culture Club: The Identity and Attitudes of Immigrants in Britain," a paper that he co-authored.
When & Where: 12:00 p.m.; Braker 001
Sponsors: Economics Department, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
"Book Event: Environmental Justice and Ecological Restoration in the Developing World"
Details: James Boyce, co-editor of the book, "Reclaiming Nature: Environmental Justice and Ecological Restoration in the Developing World," will discuss his work.
When & Where: 3:00 p.m.; Mugar 200
Sponsors: Global Development and Environment Institute, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy, Peace and Justice Studies
Thursday
"Noontime Concerts at Goddard Chapel"
Details: Professor Emeritus Mark DeVoto will visit Goddard Chapel to perform works by J.S. Bach and Franck.
When & Where: 12:30 p.m.; Goddard Chapel
Sponsor: University Chaplaincy
"BLUSH: Fashion for Change with Marc Jacobs"
Details: This night of fashion, music and glamour shots will feature pieces from Marc Jacobs, Désinvolte and Irresistibles. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
When & Where: 10:00 p.m.; Dewick MacPhie
Sponsors: Tufts China Care, Tufts HIV/AIDS Collaborative
Friday
"April Open House Poster Session"
Details: Students from various Tisch College programs will share their experiences with members of the Tufts community and prospective Jumbos.
When & Where: 12:00 p.m.; Academic Quad
Sponsor: Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
"Green Light District"
Details: Prevention, Awareness and Consent at Tufts will join student DJ Hamid Palo and the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity in giving people consent to "dance the night away."
When & Where: 10:00 p.m.; 126 Packard Avenue (ZBT)
Sponsor: PACT
