TODAY (Thursday, February 7)
Before classes at 5pm
Downtown Café, Basement of Draper Hall
- For those of you attending the PAD508 meeting at 4:30pm, don’t worry—you can come after class at 5:15 and still be a part of the steering committee! We will be forming subcommittees and beginning to sign up for specific tasks. All future Steering Committee meetings will be announced through PASAbilities and are open to all Rockefeller students, staff and faculty. Stay tuned for information on signing up to PERFORM in the talent show!
Then,
1st PASA Happy Hour of the spring semester
TONIGHT (Thursday, February 7)
After classes at 9pm
The Lionheart Pub (448 Madison Avenue across from Washington Park)
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This Week at Rockefeller:
<Tuesday, Feb 12>
Tuesday Policy Lunch—“Do Civil Society Development Programs (Really) Work?”
12:15-1:30pm, Levitt Room
- Fron Nahzi is vice president for programs at the East-West Management Institute in New York City. He spearheads new initiatives in post-conflict societies for the Institute, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the rule of law, civil society, and free market systems across the globe. He has more than 17 years of international development experience in overseeing, evaluating, and developing projects in the Balkans, Central Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia. Nahzi has extensive experience in developing and implementing civil society and media programs in transitional countries. Nahzi shares his experiences and expertise with the public via the media. Since 1991, he has been a regular contributor to the Institute for War and Peace Reporting and a guest analyst for CNN, BBC, and NPR. His articles have been published in European and American newspapers and journals, includingThe Independent and Newsday.
—————————————————–This Week at UAlbany:
<Thursday, Feb 7>
Visiting Writers Series—12th Annual Burian Lecture
4:15pm Seminar, Performing Arts Center
8pm Lecture, Performing Arts Center
Michael Mayer, leading Broadway theatre director, received a 2007 Tony Award for Best Director for Spring Awakening (2006), which also earned “Best Musical”. Mayer has received three previous Best Director Tony Nominations. NYSWI. Co-sponsored by the Department of Theatre and funded by the Jarka and Grayce Burian Endowment.
<Friday, Feb 8>
Film: “Killer of Sheep”
7:30pm, Page Hall
http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst
- A radically inventive tale of Black urban life in South Central L.A., this film was declared a “national treasure” by the Library of Congress. Shown in a newly restored print recut by director Charles Burnett (U.S., 1977, 83 min., b&w, 35mm).
<Sunday, Feb 10>
Mozart & Bartok
3pm, Recital Hall, PAC
- UAlbany faculty members Victoria von Arx and Duncan Cumming perform Sonata for Two Pianos by Mozart and are joined by fellow faculty member Richard Albagli in music for two pianos and percussion by Bartok. Presented by the Department of Music. $8/$4 students.
<Monday, Feb 11>
Women’s Personal Safety: Rape, Aggression, Defense Workshop
6:30-7:45pm, Campus Center 375
- The Rape Aggression Defense is a self-defense program for women. R.A.D. is a system of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. This women-only workshop is an introduction to the full program. Risk reduction strategies will be discussed and physical defense techniques will be introduced.
Men’s Personal Safety: Resisting Aggression with Defense Workshop
6:30-7:45pm, Campus Center Terrace Lounge
- Resisting Aggression with Defense is a men’s personal safety and self- defense program that has its foundations in education and awareness. This men-only workshop includes lecture, discussion and self defense techniques, suitable for men of all ages and abilities.
<Tuesday, Feb 12>
Susan Choi, Pulitzer Finalist for “American Woman”
4:15pm & 8pm, Standish Room, 3rd Floor, Science Library
http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst
- Author of “American Woman,” based on the Patty Hearst kidnapping, will discuss her new thriller inspired by the Wen Ho Lee and Unabomber investigations. A mild mannered Asian-American math professor becomes embroiled in a serial murder case.
“Talk Sex with Sue”
8pm, Campus Center Ballroom
- Sex expert and TV personality Sue Johanson (you’ve all seen her on TV, admit it), with nationally acclaimed author Dr. Marty Klein will be on campus as the keynote speakers for the annual Sexuality Week, coordinated by Middle Earth. There will be a reception following the presentation.
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This Week in and around Albany:
(Check out Metroland: The Alternative Newsweekly of New York’s Capital Region for more local events. Pick one up at various locations around the city or visit www.metroland.net)
<Thursday, Feb 7>
Rock, Paper, Scissors & Bingo
8-10pm, Legends Sports Lounge
- Bud Light Presents: Rock, Paper, Scissors every Thursday starting tonight. Come play and be eligible to win a trip to Las Vegas and a chance to win $50,000. At 10pm play Bingo! The fun never ends?
<Saturday, Feb 9>
AHL Hockey—River Rats v. Syracuse
7pm, Glens Falls Civic Center
- Team photo giveaway, cool games, prizes and more!
Free Day! At MASS MoCA (& Bollywood Dance Party)
11am-8pm, Mass Moca (North Adams, MA)
- This festive event features tours every half hour, kids activities in Kidspace and in the galleries, live music and Indian dance, ice cream tastings (yeahhhh!), free film screenings, a chance to be among the first to seeEastern Standard: Western Artists in China , open studio with choreographer-in-residence Zvi Gotheiner PLUS a special artist’s talk by Spencer Finch at 5pm. Stick around for theBollywood Dance Party with DJ Rehka starting at 8pm. DJ Rehka brings her turntable skills to North Adams for a hip-shaking soiree complete with projections of classic Bollywood films and plenty of exotic global flavor. Rehka is famous for her Basement Bhangra and Bollywood Disco parties in NYC. $14 advance/$18 day of show/$10 kids/members discount 10%.
Fat Saturday for the Arts— A Night to Benefit the Arts Center of the Capital Region
Doors open at 7pm, Revolution Hall (425 River Street, Troy)
- Live music, Cajun cuisine and Hoodoo Voodoo Ale, belly dancers, juggler, crowning of the King and Queen of Fat Saturday, prizes for best decorate Fat Saturday Mask, Umbrella and Costume (parade to follow), silent auction, and more! Advance tickets on sale now at www.revolutionhall.com. $15 at the door/$10 advance.
<Monday, Feb 11>
Marx Brothers: A Night at the Opera
7pm, Palace Theatre, Albany
- Adults $5/Children $3. Tickets are available at the Palace Theatre Box Office, or charge-by-phone at (518) 465-4663.
—————————————————–PASAbilities is the Rockefeller College student newsletter. We publish on Thursdays when classes are in session. Our goal is to build community by supporting events on campus and throughout the Capital District.
