PASAbilities 4/3

PASAbilities™
A weekly publication by the Public Affairs Student Association of
Rockefeller College

**CANCELLATION— Rockefeller College Talent Show

Due to insufficient interest and talent sign-ups, the Rockefeller College
Talent Show is cancelled for this semester.  Full refunds will be made to
all ticket holders and performers.  If you ordered a ticket through
PayPal, your payment will be automatically refunded within 5 business
days.  If you ordered a ticket through Milne 105, stop by the office to
pick up your refund.  If there are any problems, please contact us at
pasa@albany.edu.

Note:  It may not have worked this Spring, but if you have some talent to
show off there is always next year!

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THIS WEEK AT ROCKEFELLER:
<Tuesday, Apr 8>
Tuesday Policy Lunch—Sheri Rosenberg
12:25-1:30pm
Sheri Rosenberg is the Director of the Program in Holocaust and Human
Rights Studies and Director of the Human Rights and Genocide Clinic of
Cardoza Law School at Yeshiva University.

<Thursday, Apr 10>
ROCKFELLER COLLEGE ALUMNI PANEL
Thursday, April 10
4-6 pm in the Levitt Room

The facts:
•  You will eventually graduate.
•  And then you will need a job.
•  Alumni are a great resource.
•  Free food is good food.

Come talk with recent Rockefeller graduates and get insiders’ tips and
advice for starting your career in public service.  Stop by after work!
Or before class!  Hear recent alumni share their experiences and learn
more about career opportunities for Rockefeller graduates in the public,
private and nonprofit sectors.  See what is out there and network with
local alumni.  And of course, a reception will immediately follow the
panel discussion, so you can go to class with a full stomach.

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THIS WEEK AT UALBANY:
<Thursday, Apr 3>
Capital Trio
7:30pm, Recital Hall, PAC
http://www.albany.edu/pac
Pianist Duncan Cumming, violinist Hilary Cumming and cellist SÖlen Dikener
comprise this new chamber ensemble in residence at UAlbany. Their premiere
performance includes works by Beethoven, William Matthews and Dvoøák.
PRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC.  $8/$4 students.

<Thursday, Apr 3 + Friday, Apr 4>
17th Annual Diversity Conference
9am-5pm, Standish Room, Science Library
FREE.  Email diversityconference@gmail.com for more information.
Thursday’s schedule:  9-9:30am Complimentary Light Breakfast, 9:30-11am
Keynote Speaker Isaac Prilleltensky, Ph.D. presents: “What to do about
social justice? From amelioration to transformation in psychological
practice”, 11:15am-12:45pm Michael Groat, Ph.D. & Christina Coloumbe,
Ph.D. presents: “Blindspots: Learning from Social Class Transitions”,
1-1:45pm Lunch, 2-3pm Roundtable Discussion: Boston College Students
“Moving from Theory to Praxis: Experiences of Integrating Social Justice
into the Helping Professions”, 3:15-4:30pm Structured Imagery Experience
“Exploring Heterosexual Privilege”, 6-8pm Potluck Dinner.

Friday’s Schedule:  9:30-10am Complimentary Light Breakfast, 10-11:30am
Panel Discussion: “Deaf Culture and Identity; Counseling with Deaf/ Hard
of Hearing Populations”, 11:45am-12:45pm Richard Shin, Ph.D. presents:
“The Intersection of Class and Racial Oppression among Youth of Color
Living in Under Resourced Neighborhoods”, 1-1:45pm Complimentary Lunch,
2-3pm Roundtable Discussion: Equine Assisted Therapy “An Innovative
Treatment with Diverse Populations”, 3:15:4:45pm Panel Discussion:
“Transgendered Individuals and Mental Health Services”, 4:45-5pm Closing
Remarks.

<Friday, Apr 4>
“Bridging the Gap:  The Political Incorporation Process of Latin
Immigrants in the United States”
3:30-5pm, Assembly Hall, Campus Center
http://www.albany.edu/mumford
Professor Portes’ research focuses on immigration to the United States and
the factors affecting the socio-economic success of disadvantaged children
of immigrants. He is also interested in the impact of immigrant
transnational organizations and in the evolution of Latin American cities
under the influence of neo-liberal adjustment policies. Author of more
than two hundred articles and chapters on national development, economics,
sociology, immigration, and urbanization, his latest project deals with
the concept of “institutions” as currently used in economics and the ways
in which sociological theory can improve and refine its uses in the field
of development.

Film:  “Mad Dog and Glory”
7:30pm, Page Hall
http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst
Street-smart novelist Richard Price wrote this comedy about a shy cop who
saves the life of a mob boss and is rewarded with the problematic “gift”
of a beautiful woman. Starring Robert DeNiro, Uma Thurman, Bill Murray.
Directed by John McNaughton. (U.S., 1993, 97 min., color, 35mm). Richard
Price will speak at UAlbany on April 10, 2008

<Sunday, Apr 6>
22nd Annual Spellman Achievement Awards
2-4pm, Campus Center Ballroom
http://www.albany.edu/multicultural
The Spellman Awards program is held in recognition of outstanding
achievement by African American, Latino, Asian and Native American men and
women in the areas of scholarship, leadership and community service. the
awards are dedicated to the memory and contributions of Dr. Seth Spellman,
Jr.

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This Week + the next 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, Apr 3 through Saturday, Apr 12>
Little Shop of Horrors
Park Playhouse, Washington Park, Albany
Park Playhouse, Mayor Jerry Jennings and Time Warner Cable presents Little
Shop of         Horrors for $15 adults/$14 seniors/$12 students.  Matinee &
evening performances are held inside the Lakehouse in Albany’s Washington
Park.  So if you can’t wait for the summer Park Playhouse series to start
up, get your fix with this.  See www.parkplayhouse.com for more
information.

<Friday, April 4>
1st Fridays:  Celebrating the Arts
Downtown Albany, 5-9pm
An in-depth and complex archival review of official PASA publications
indicates that this is AT LEASTthe 5th time we’ve mentioned 1st Friday in
PASAbilities.  So go.  Do it.  You won’t regret it.  Especially you artsy
types.  If you haven’t been paying      attention, 1st Friday aims to
introduce a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and
venues of Albany. The city comes alive for this monthly event that
features numerous gallery openings, one-night shows, local shops,
restaurants, and        live entertainment. And it’s free, so no excuses.  Visit
http://1stfridayalbany.org/ for an event map and more information.

<Saturday, April 5>
David Copperfield:  An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
6 and 9pm, Palace Theatre
Thousands have disappeared live on stage.  Are you next?  USA Today calls
the performance “astonishing”, the NYTimes says it is “hot… mesmerizing.”
True story, apparently.Check out the one and only Davey Copperfield by
ordering your tickets at ticketmaster.com or through www.palacealbany.com.

<Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11>
A Taste of Lark:  A Lark Street Restaurant Week
Lark Street, Albany
Lark Street’s finest restaurants and eateries present special menus for
the week.  Participating venues with $10 special menus include A Taste of
Greece, Bombers,        Bongiorno’s, Café 217, Café Hollywood, Daily Grind,
Elda’s on Lark, Legends, Little Anthony’s, Magnolia’s on the Park, Scratch
Bakery & Café, and Tandoor Palace.      Venues with $20 special menus include
DeJohn’s, El Loco, Justins and Wine Bar & Bistro.  Plus win hundreds of
dollars in dining certificates.  See www.larkstreet.org for more
information.  Finals are coming up, which means increased stress munchies
and overeating… indulge yourself and check out some of Albany’s best
restaurants.

<Tuesday, April 8 through Thursday, April 10>
Jesus Christ Superstar
Proctors Theater
Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber.  Starring Ted Neeley,
star of         the groundbreaking motion picture as Jesus and featuring Corey
Glover, lead singer of the hit rock band Living Colour as Judas.  Tickets
start at @20.  Visit www.proctors.org for more info and to buy tickets.

<Wednesday, April 9>
Albany Free School benefit with Kimya Dawson
7pm, St. Anthony’s Church, Grand Street & Madison Avenue
“If you’re one of the four bajillion people who flocked to see Juno, and
especially if you bought the film’s hit soundtrack album, you’re familiar
with Kimya Dawson.  She’s a minor legend for her participation in the New
York anti-folk scene in the     1990s, as well as her work in the Moldy
Peaches; her fragile, fractured folk was one of the film’s main musical
devices.  Dawson is being cool enough to lend her time to benefit the
Albany Free School; proceeds from the show will support a new
art-and-music initiative there.”

<Monday, April 7>
West Side Story
7pm, Palace Theatre, Albany
Adults $5/Kids $3.  Tickets are available at the Palace Theatre Box
Office, or charge—by-phone at (51 465-4663.

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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.

4/3/08