| Monday, October 29 | |
| 3:30 PM | Cultural Anthropology Colloquium "Race and the Cultural Politics of Space: Filipino Americans and the Practice of Locating" (Enrique Bonus American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington). Part of the Cultural Anthropology Colloquium Series: "Race, Gender, Language and Locality." 3:30 PM, Denny Hall 401. |
| 3:30 PM | Political Science Lecture "Practicing Respect: Reflections on the Rushdie Affair," a lecture by Michaele Ferguson (Visiting Instructor of Political Science at UW and forthcoming PhD in Government from Harvard). Recent calls for democratic citizens to respect one another's differences beg the question: what is respect, anyway? Fergusen examines this question by reflecting on the Rushdie Affair, which proved divisive not because Britons failed to respect one another, but rather because they did not agree about what respect is. She discusses respect as a practice, and disrespect as a complementary practice that is also central to vibrant democratic politics in diverse societies. Ferguson is currently working on a book manuscript entitled "Sharing and Sharing Alike: Political Unity in Deeply Diverse Democracies." 3:30 pm, Gowen 1-B. Sponsored by the Department of Political Science. For more information, call (206) 543-4717. |
| Tuesday, October 30 | |
| 7:00 PM | **MACARTHUR FELLOWS LECTURE** Richard Kenney (Professor of English, 1987 Fellow). 220 Kane Hall. Richard Kenney is a poet whose work is distinctive for its technique, intricate language, syntax, skillful use of rhyme and concern with scientific metaphors and themes. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Rome Prize in Literature, and the Lannan Literary Award. His first book, The Evolution of the Flightless Bird, won the 79th Yale Series of Younger Poets competition. He is also the author of Orrery and The Invention of the Zero. Presented by the University of Washington Alumni Association and the College of Arts & Sciences in cooperation with the Simpson Center for the Humanities. For more information please call (206) 685-0611 or visit http://www.washington.edu/alumni/activities/lectures/2001fall.html. |
| 7:00 PM | Reading Ursula Hegi reads from and signs "Hotel of the Saints.", 7:00 pm, 120 Kane Hall, Tickets required; available (free) at University Book Store, University Book Store and KUOW. For more information, call (206) 634-3400. |
| 7:00 PM | Art Lecture "Plato's Cave and the Light Inside," a public art lecture by James Turrell, internationally renowned light and space artist best known for his Roden Crater project in Arizona. Sponsored by the Henry Art Gallery. Held as part of a series of Henry programs associated with Art:21-Art in the Twenty-First Century, the PBS television program and outreach project focusing on contemporary art. Turrell is in residency at the Henry from October 29 -November 2. Turrell uses this provocative lecture title to indicate classic and historic references that enhance the simple majesty of his work. Kane Hall, Room 130. Ticket prices: members: $10, general $15, students $5. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Henry Gallery or by calling (206) 543-2281 ext 0. |
| Thursday, November 1 | |
| 3:30 PM | Germanics Lecture "The Totalitarian Temptation: Ordinary Germans, Dictatorship, and Democracy," a lecture by Konrad Jarausch (Lurcy Professor of European Civilization, Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill). Parrington Forum, Parrington Hall. Reception to follow. Sponsored by the Department of Germanics, 206-543-4580. |
| 7:00 PM 9:20 PM | International Studies Lecture "Conceptions and Misconceptions of Women in the Middle East," Paula Holmes Eber (Visiting Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies and Department of Anthropology). 7-9:20, Kane Hall 210. No entry after 7 pm. Part of an ongoing series. Experts will present their perspectives and the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss current events. Sponsored by the Jackson School of International Studies. Advance tickets (available one week in advance) must be obtained at UW Bookstore outlets. For more information please call 206-543-4372. |
| 8:00 PM | Ballet Performance "The People of the Forest," a performance by Alonzo King's LINES Contemporary Ballet. November 1-3, Meany Hall. For ticket information, contact UW Arts Ticket Office, 4001 University Way NE, (206) 543-4880. Single tickets: $38. Alonzo King's imaginative synthesis of ballet and modern technique delivers a thrilling glimpse into the possibilities of contemporary dance. Making his Seattle debut, King presents a fascinating new work inspired by his travels to the Central Republic of Africa. "People of the Forest," created at Baryshnikov's "White Oak" plantation, features 15 dancers from his sensational company alongside 16 master musicians from the Aka clan of the Mbuti people. |
| Friday, November 2 | |
| 1:30 PM | Latin American Studies Film "Mayan voices: American lives" (1994, 56 min.) In English and Spanish with English voice-over translations and subtitles Mayan refugees from Guatemala, escaping political repression at home, have fled to the United States. In the last 10 years, 5,000-6,000 Mayas have settled in a small town of 3500 residents, Indiantown, Fla. Presents a picture of the adjustment problems to a new country and a different culture through interviews with the Indian refugees and other townspeople. 1:30 pm, Kane 19. For more information, contact LAS at (206) 685-3435. |
| 3:30 PM | Linguistics Colloquium Dr. Karen Zagona (Dept. of Linguistics) will present a colloquium. 3:30 pm, Smith 305. |
| 8:00 PM | Ballet performance "Alonzo King's LINES Contemporary Ballet" will perform November 1-3 at 8 pm at Meany Hall. For ticket information, contact UW Arts Ticket Office, 4001 University Way NE, (206) 543-4880. Alonzo King's imaginative synthesis of ballet and modern technique delivers a thrilling glimpse into the possibilities of contemporary dance. Making his Seattle debut, King presents a fascinating new work inspired by his travels to the Central Republic of Africa. "People of the Forest," created at Baryshnikov's "White Oak" plantation, features 15 dancers from his sensational company alongside 16 master musicians from the Aka clan of the Mbuti people. |
| Saturday, November 3 | |
| 4:00 PM | Germanics Reading A reading by German authors David Wagner and Maike Wetzel. Sponsored by the Goethe Institutue and the Office of Superintendent of Public Schools Instruction. William H. Rey Library, Denny 308. For more information, contact the Department of Germanics, 206-543-4580. |
| 5:30 PM | **HUMANITIES FORUM** "The People of the Central African Forest: A Cultural and Environmental Crossroads," a humanities forum presented by the Simpson Center for the Humanities and the UW World Series to correspond with the Alonzo King ballet performance Nov. 1-3 at Meany Hall. This forum features distinguished panelists: Alonzo King (LINES Ballet Artistic Director), Nzamba Lela (member of the BaAka musical ensemble), Barry Hewlett (Prof. of Anthropology, Washington State University), and faculty members from the UW departments of anthropology and ethnomusicology. 5:30-7:30 pm, Kane Hall 220. This forum is free and open to the public. For more information, call (206) 543-3920. |
| 8:00 PM | Ballet performance "Alonzo King's LINES Contemporary Ballet" will perform November 1-3 at 8 pm at Meany Hall. For ticket information, contact UW Arts Ticket Office, 4001 University Way NE, (206) 543-4880. Alonzo King's imaginative synthesis of ballet and modern technique delivers a thrilling glimpse into the possibilities of contemporary dance. Making his Seattle debut, King presents a fascinating new work inspired by his travels to the Central Republic of Africa. "People of the Forest," created at Baryshnikov's "White Oak" plantation, features 15 dancers from his sensational company alongside 16 master musicians from the Aka clan of the Mbuti people. |
| 8:00 PM | Concert Helen Callus (School of Music faculty) performs music for viola by 20th century British women composers with guest pianist Jefrey Gilliam. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, $8-10 at the door. For more information, contact the School of Music, (206) 685-8384. |
| Sunday, November 4 | |
| 2:00 PM | Concert Jordan Anderson, recently appointed principal bass for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, joins Barry Lieberman and members of the SSO bass section in a recital of solo and bass ensemble works. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, $8-10 at the door. For more information, contact the School of Music, (206) 685-8384. |