Visiting the Hill this week

MONDAY

"Economics Department and Fletcher School Seminar Series"
Details: Daniel Mejia, an assistant professor of economics at Universidad de los Andes in Colombia will talk about the production and trafficking of narcotics. The presentation is part of the 2008-2009 Seminar Series sponsored by the economics department and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
When and Where: 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.; Braker Hall 001
Sponsors: economics department, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

"Tufts Mathematics Colloquium"
Details: Bridget Tenner, an assistant professor of mathematics at DePaul University, will give a lecture entitled "Coxeter groups and Bruhat order: algebraic and topological structure" as part of the Tufts Mathematics Colloquia. Tea will be served at 3:30 p.m.
When and Where: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Bromfield-Pearson 101
Sponsor: mathematics department

TUESDAY

"Seminar in Systems Engineering"
Details: Sangtae Kim, a professor of mechanical and chemical engineering at Purdue University, will give a special seminar on "The Evolution of the Pharmaceutical R&D Business Model." The lecture is part of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Fall 2008 Seminar Series.
When and Where: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Crane Room, Paige Hall
Sponsor: chemical and biological engineering department

FRIDAY

"Department of Biology Seminar Series"
Details: Karen Vasquez, a doctor of medicine at the Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, Houston, will talk as part of the biology department's Fall 2008 Seminar Series. Refreshments will be available in the lobby of Barnum Hall at 3:45 p.m.
When and Where: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Barnum Hall 104
Sponsor: biology department