Visiting on the Hill

TUESDAY

"Gill Fellow Lunch & Learn Series: Ethan Michaeli"

Details: Ethan Michaeli, author of "The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America," will touch on his work with The Chicago Defender and will explore how the newspaper influenced African Americans in the twentieth century.

When and Where: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., Center for the Study of Race and Democracy

Sponsor: Center for the Study of Race and Democracy

WEDNESDAY

"EPIIC Symposium: 'Europe in Turmoil'"

Details: Opening this Wednesday, this year's 31st annual Norris and Margery Bendetson EPIIC International Symposium showcases international policymakers, military and security experts, academics and more throughout its five days of programming. Experts will discus contemporary issues in European society and how the continent's affairs affect the rest of the global community.

When and Where:Feb. 17 to Feb. 21, Cabot International Center and Cohen Auditorium

Sponsors: Tufts Institute for Global Leadership, Council for European Studies at Columbia University, Center for the Study of Europe at Boston University, Student European Conference of the Fletcher School, The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Harvard Business School

THURSDAY

"Tisch College Distinguished Speaker Series: David Gregory"

Details: Television journalist David Gregory will discuss the intersections of media and politics, drawing on his own personal experiences and insights. Gregory served as NBC’s former Chief White House Correspondent, is a former "Meet the Press" moderator and is author of "How’s Your Faith?: An Unlikely Spiritual Journey."

When and Where: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Coolidge Room, Ballou Hall Sponsors: Tisch College, Tufts Hillel, Film & Media Studies program

“Climate Change: How Massachusetts Can Lead The Way”

Details: A panel featuring State Senator James B. Eldridge, State Senator Marc Pacheco, State Representative Christine Barber, Julia Dougherty, campaign organizer with Environment Massachusetts and President of Tufts Energy Group Ellen Osborn will share their insights about how Massachusetts can be a leader in efforts against climate change.

When and Where: 6:30 p.m., Cabot 206

Sponsors: Tufts Sustainability Collective, Environment Massachusetts

SUNDAY

"Tufts Day of Remembrance: Bend"

Details: Theatre artist Kimi Maeda will perform her solo piece, which explores the lives of two men living in a Japanese American Relocation Camp during World War II.

When and Where: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30p.m., Aidekman Arts Center 

Sponsors: Asian American Center; Japanese Culture Club; Department of Drama and Dance; Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora; AS&E Diversity Fund