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Volume CXXXII, Number 21
April 18, 2003
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Friday
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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.
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Saturday
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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.
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Sunday
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~Happy Easter~
Church Service
First Parish, 4:30 p.m.
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Monday
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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.
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Tuesday
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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.
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Wednesday
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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.
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Thursday
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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.
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Photo by Hans Law
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