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Sunday, Oct. 26 - Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008
Nature (Re)Made: Genomics and Art
October 26–December 7
A growing number of artists have sought inspiration in genomics and biotechnology, including choreographer Liz Lerman, whose Ferocious Beauty: Genome (to be performed at the Williams Center on November 14. The artists included in Nature (Re)Made conduct explorations revolving around genetic research and the effect of biotechnology in health care and environmental concerns. Thursday, November 13, 4:00-6:00 pm, Lecture by Ellen Levy, Williams - Room 108 Wednesday, Oct. 29 - Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
8 p.m.
Urinetown by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann
Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a Broadway show could be, this grand and winking love letter to the conventions of musical theater depicts a world wracked by ecological disaster and corporate greed—and a hero who rises to lead the people to freedom!
Entertainment Weekly called this hilarious and tuneful 2001 Tony Award winner “inspired, fresh, exuberant, even moving.” Directed and choreographed by Mary Jo Lodge, with vocal direction by Jennifer Kelly. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Farinon Vendor: Music & More
Used and New CD's & DVD's
Farinon College Center Atrium
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Debating Shari'a in Contemporary Islam
Muhammad Khalid Masud, renowned scholar of Islamic law and current Chairman of the Council for Islamic Ideology in Pakistan, will present a lecture on the diverse applications of Islamic law by contemporary nation states including Nigeria, Pakistan, the UK, and Canada.
Hugel Hall Room 103
5 p.m.
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Hosts Dean of Enrollment Services Roberto Noya
You are cordially invited to meet Lafayette's Dean of Enrollment Services Roberto Noya who will be visiting the Florida Gulf Coast chapter. Dean Noya will address the College's strategic plan for the future, specifically the admissions initiatives for the Florida Gulf Coast and the different ways you and your chapter can help the recruitment effort.
Dinner is optional. Spouses and significant others are welcome. Reservations are required. Kindly reply to Bill Harding '58 by Friday, October 17, Hardingbill@alumni.lafayette.edu, (727) 593-3800. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Finance Night in New York
Don't miss this opportunity to meet and talk with alumni representing the finance industry. Transportation provided. Sign-up & refundable deposit required.
CAREER SERVICES NYC
Price: Refundable Deposit
7 - 8 p.m.
Alternative Energy Summit hosted by the College Hill Neighborhood Association
With higher energy prices and new financing incentives for alternative energy options for homes, we have the information that you want!
We will have experts from the major alternative energy sources (Wind, Solar, Geothermal) as well as a representative from the State's leading Energy Financing Agency to tell us about tax incentives, grants and special financing options for home owners. Kirby Hall, Room 104
7:30 - 9 p.m.
"Nazis and Videogames"
According to a recent Pew Survey, 97% of teenagers play video games. Unfortunately, some of the most popular video games deal with Nazis. Dr. Margit Grieb, Professor of German at Univ. of S. Florida, will discuss this phenomenon in her power point presentation.
Sponsored by the FYS Program and the Hillel Society. Gendebein Room, Skillman Library
Price: Free
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