MONDAY
"Issam M. Fares Lecture: Tony Blair"
Details: Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tony Blair will deliver the 2009 Issam M. Fares Lecture on contemporary issues in the Middle East and the significant challenges faced in the 21st century. The series aims to bring esteemed public figures to discuss Middle Eastern studies in areas related to humanities, economics and current events. Tickets are required.
When and Where: 4:30 p.m.; Gantcher Center
Sponsor: Fares Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies
TUESDAY
"EPIIC Film Series Presents: Night on Earth"
Details: The Institute for Global Leadership's EPIIC course presents the film "Night on Earth." This drama follows five cab drivers in cities all over the world on the same night as they pick up eclectic passengers. The film attempts to show the connecting strand linking seemingly different people across the globe.
When and Where: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Braker Hall 001
Sponsor: Institute for Global Leadership
"Sex in Sophia"
Details: "Sexpert" Molly Adler of Self Serve Toys will deliver a talk about sex positivity and give advice on issues including contraception and sex toys.
When and Where: 6 p.m.; Multipurpose Room, Sophia Gordon Hall
Sponsors: LGBT Center, Women's Center
WEDNESDAY
"Old Teams and New Media: Sports Journalism in the Media Age"
Details: A panel including Tony Massarotti (LA '89), a columnist for the Boston Globe; Jimmy Young (A ‘79), former sports anchor for the New England Cable News; and Tufts Professor Sol Gittleman, author of "Reynolds, Raschi and Lopat: New York's Big Three and the Great Yankee Dynasty of 1949-1953" (2007) will discuss how modern media and the Internet have changed sports coverage and sports themselves.
When and Where: 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.; Eaton 206
Sponsor: Communications and Media Studies Program
"Goddard Chapel Forum on Religion and International Relations: ‘Talking with Adversaries'"
Reverend Raymond G. Helmich of the department of theology at Boston College will present on the subject of "Talking with Adversaries" as part of this weekly series.
When and Where: 6 to 7 p.m.; Goddard Chapel
Sponsors: The Office of the University Chaplain, The Fletcher School, The International Center
"Gordon Edes of Yahoo! Sports"
Details: Gordon Edes, one of the country's most respected baseball columnists, will be speaking on campus. Before working for Yahoo! Sports, he spent time at The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.
When and Where: 7:15 p.m.; Mugar 231
Sponsor: Baseball Analysis at Tufts
THURSDAY
"FireSide Chat: Discussion about community relations at Tufts"
Details: This will be a discussion open to all about the interaction between different social groups and the overall atmosphere on the Hill.
When and Where: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Paige Hall, Crane Room
Sponsor: TCU Senate
FRIDAY
"Meaningful Work: Finding a Career in Today's Non-Profit World"
Details: Learn tips for applying to jobs and internships at nonprofit organizations and the differences between nonprofit and for-profit hiring. This session is presented by Idealist.org.
When and Where: 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Barnum Hall 008
Sponsor: Career Services
