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April 16TUESDAY"Crash Course: China's Elite Politics and the Bo Xilai Scandal"Details: Director of the Boston University Center for the Study of Asia and Professor of International Relations and Political Science Joseph Fewsmith will discuss the fall from power of Bo Xilai, former party chief of Chongqing City.When and Where: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Paige Hall Terrace RoomSponsors: Tufts Global China Connection and the Director's Leadership Council of the International Relations Program"Tufts Democrats presents Former Gov. Ted Strickland & Treasurer Steve Grossman"Details: Former Governor of Ohio Ted Strickland and Massachusetts State Treasurer Steve Grossman, who once chaired the Democratic National Committee, will address the Tufts Democrats. The event is open to members of the Tufts community. When and Where: 7:30 p.m.; 51 Winthrop StreetSponsors: Tufts DemocratsWEDNESDAY"Israel's Ambassador Michael Oren"Details: Michael Oren, Israel's current ambassador to the U.S., will give a lecture and hold a question-;and-;answer session about the U.S.-;Israel relationship. A ticket and Tufts ID are required for entry.When and Where: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Cohen Auditorium Sponsors: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the Office of the Provost and Tufts Hillel"Hong Kong: New Developments, New Opportunities"Details: Anita Chan, director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, will discuss Hong Kong's economy and job opportunities. The talk will be accompanied by free Chinese food and souvenirs.When and Where: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Dowling Hall, Room 745BSponsors: Hong Kong Students AssociationTHURSDAY"Innovation and University Startups, our Economy Depends on It" Details: Allied Minds CEO Chris Silva will address students about forming startups using university-; and federally-;funded research.When and Where: 1:25 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; 200 Boston Ave., Suite 2400Sponsors: The Entrepreneurial Leadership Department and Tufts Gordon Institute"Movie Showing with Director Gayle Ferraro"Details: Gayle Ferraro will screen her film "To Catch a Dollar: Muhummad Yunus Banks on America" in preparation for Yunus' lecture this Friday.When and Where: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sophia Gordon Hall Multipurpose RoomSponsors: University AdvancementFRIDAY"Social Business Can Address Pressing Social Problems"Details: This year's Deans Lecture will feature developmental economist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus. Considered the father of microcredit, Yunus will bring insights from his work in Bangladesh to the Hill. Tickets required.When and Where: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Cohen AuditoriumSponsors: University Advancement
