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Volume CXXXII, Number 21
April 18, 2003

Friday

Celebrate Earth Week!
Lots of great activites and look for local and organic produce specials in the dining halls

Earth Day Musical Bonanza
Sick of listening to the radio? Well then come see some real bands rock out for Earth Day. Featuring performances by the Has-Beens, Relish Gruv, Otis, Jim Weeks Philharmonic and more.
Ladd House, 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

One Act Festival
presented by Masque and Gown
Come see the works of your fellow peers as they direct, produce, and perform. Tickets are $1 and are available at the Smith Union Information Desk.
Memorial Hall, Room 108, 7:30 p.m.

Wilderness & Spirit
A mountain called Katahdin
Independent filmmaker Huey, from Portland, ME, brings five years of work together in this documentary about Maine's "Great Mountain." The film explores ways of thinking about the wilderness and how people from many walks of life have found spiritual solace and strength from Katahdin. Tickets are free and are available at the Smith Union Information Desk
Sills Hall, Smith Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

BSG Discussion series
Congressman Tom Allen '67 gives a Congressional perspective on the War in Iraq.
Lancaster Lounge 4:00 p.m.


Common Hour
Karofsky Faculty Encore Lecture
Elizabeth Muther
"Written in Stone: The Monumental Work of African American Literature"
Associate Professor of English Elizabeth Muther speaks about various forms of African American literature including women's literature, twentieth century poetry, contemporary fiction about slavery, and works from the Harlem Renaissance.
V.A.C., Kresge Auditorium, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday

Saamelafest 2003
This international festival is intended to create an awareness of the different ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the Bowdoin student body and the community. It includes food, dance, and other cultural performances
Moulton Union, 5:00 p.m.

One Act Festival
Memorial Hall
Room 108, 7:30 p.m.

*Eco-Service Day*
Participate in outdoor service ecology trips at places like Wolfe's Neck Farm and Bradbury Mountain. Help sustain Mother Earth. Contact Eric Morin to sign up.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday

~Happy Easter~

Church Service
First Parish, 4:30 p.m.

Monday

BSG Discussion series
Assistant Professor of Government Henry Laurence gives a lecture called, "Regime Change in Iraq: Lessions From Japan."
Lancaster Lounge 7:00 p.m.
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Landscape, Life, Photography, and Other Riddles
Photographer Frank Golke sees photography as a means for "losing himself" so that he may discover a unique vision of the world. His lecture will look at pieces of his work that convey the interplay of nature and the built environment. Golke's work has been featured in the Museum of Modern Art.
V.A.C., Beam Classroom, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Sustainable Building Technology Fair
Learn all about green building design tips for your future home. Activites for both children and adults.
Smith Union, Morrell Lounge
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BSG Discussion series
Assistant Professor of Biology Anne McBride and Visiting Professor Stephanie Richards lead a discussion on bioterrorism in light of the war.
Ladd House, 4:00 p.m.

Conservation at a Crossroad: Coffee and Biodiversity in Fragmented Landscapes
Assistant Professor of Natural Resources, Yvette Perfecto from the University of Michigan will examine the importance of linking conservation with biodiversty and agroecology. These conepts will be discussed in the context of coffee beans grown in Mexico.
V.A.C., Kresge Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Half Notes & Nearing Life
Written and directed by Sara McLaughlin '03 and Andrea Weeks '03.
Come see the final product of an intensive independent, study project.
Wish Theater
7:00 p.m.

JUNG SEMINAR:
Linda J. Docherty, Associate Professor of Art History, presents "Spiritual Gifts: The Art of Isabella Stewart Gardner."
V.A.C., Beam Classroom, 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday

BSG Discussion series
Forum of the Environmental Impacts of War in Iraq
Assistant Professor of History and Environmental Studies Matthew Klingle and Professor of Economics David Vail lead a discussion about the impact on Iraq, the U.S., and international repercussions on the globe due to war-related destruction.
Adams Hall, ES Commons 4:00 p.m.

Half Notes & Nearing Life
Wish Theater, 7:00 p.m.

Gallery Talk
Co-curators Caitlin Nelson and Christine Paglia will speak on the current exhibit "Beyond Thirst: The Dimensions of Drink."
Walker Art Museum, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday

Fall 2003 Course Registration Cards due today

Spring Dance Performance
Come see your fellow peers fluidly and gracefully take the stage. Tickets are available at Smith Union Information Desk.
Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall, 8:00 p.m.

Senior Pub Night
Jack Magee's Pub, 9:00 p.m.

Doubles Lottery
Thorne Hall, Dagget Lounge, 7:00 p.m.

Photo by Hans Law

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