| Tuesday, January 22 | |
| 12:00 PM | Design Colloquium "Physical Computing and Interactive Art." Jen Lewin, a new media designer and interactive sculpture artist from New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at Tisch School of the Arts will talk about her experience working on physical computing and interaction design. Her teaching, interactive art exhibits and projects can be found at http://www.blueink.com. Sponsored by the Design Machine Group and the Dept. of Architecture. 12 PM, Arch Hall 043. |
| 3:30 PM 4:50 PM | American Ethnic Studies Talk "Primitive Selves, Dangerous Others: Domestic and International Subjectives in 1930s Black American Theater," Stephanie Batiste (American Studies, George Washington University). Batiste is a candidate for a faculty position in the Department of American Ethnic Studies. 3:30-4:50 PM, 311 Balmer Hall. |
| 4:30 PM | Spanish Studies Lecture "Playing to the Masses: The Problem of Audience in Early Seventeenth-Century Spain," Donald Gilbert-Santamarķa (Spanish, University of Tulsa). Gilbert-Santamarķa is a candidate for a position in the Dept. of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. An informal reception will follow his talk. 4:30 pm, Padelford B-202. |
| 7:30 PM | **KATZ LECTURE** "Who Owns 'Human Nature'?" Marjorie Garber (English, Harvard Univ.). 'Human nature' used to be a prime topic of discussion among poets, novelists and political philosophers. These days, though, the only ones making authoritative pronouncements about the nature of 'human nature' are scientists. What should we make of this custody battle around the question of human nature? And what are its implications for the humanities? A Solomon Katz Distinguished Lectures in the Humanities, sponsored by the Simpson Center for the Humanities. For more information please call (206) 543-3920. 7:30 pm, Kane 220. |
| 8:00 PM | Performance UW World Series Special Event: Leif Andsnes & Christian Tetzlaff. Since winning the coveted 1998 Gilmore Artist Award, Norwegian pianist Leif Andsnes has attracted legions of fans as an adventurous and intelligent performer. German violinist Christian Tetzlaff is recognized as one of the most inspiring musicians of hisgeneration. His technically assured and highly individual interpretations are certain to complement Andsnes' thoughtful approach to music-making in this rare joint appearance. Tickets: $38. UW Arts Ticket Office: (206) 543-4880. UW World Series at Meany Hall, 206-543-1940. 8:00 pm, Meany Theater. |
| Thursday, January 24 | |
| 1:00 PM | **EXHIBIT OPENING** "Ordinary Life in Extraordinary Times: China's Cultural Revolution," This Temporary exhibit revisits the Cultural Revolution by looking at its artifacts. Co-curated by Stevan Harrell and David J. Davies. Sponsored by the Simpson Center, the Graduate School Fund for Excellence, and the China Studies Program. For more information, visit www.burkemuseum.org. Burke Museum, Jan. 24-Mar. 10, 2002. |
| 3:30 PM 5:00 PM | Asian Literature Lecture "Discriminating Readings: _Burakumin_ and Modern Japanese Literature," Sayuri Oyama (Univ. of California at Berkeley). Sponsored by the Dept. of Asian Languages and Literature. 3:30-5 PM, Smith 304. |
| 7:00 PM | Asian Studies Lecture "East Asia and the World Since 1995," David Bachman (Jackson School of International Studies). Part of the series "Perspectives on East Asia: American & Asian Voices." Sponsored by the Jackson School of International Studies, The Jackson Foundation, China Studies Program, Japan Studies Program, East Asia Center, International Studies Center, South Asia Center. For more information, call (206) 543-6938. 7 - 8:30 pm, Kane Hall 220. |
| 7:00 PM | Danz Lecture "It's Not Just About Tuskegee: The History of African Americans and Medicine" Vanessa Northington Gamble (Association of American Medical Colleges). Admission is free, but a ticket is required. Contact the Graduate School for ticket information: 206-685-2998. 7:00 pm, Roethke Auditorium, 130 Kane Hall, |
| Friday, January 25 | |
| 11:00 AM 12:00 | Comparative Religion Talk "The Religious Activity of Contemporary Art and Performance," Jeffrey L. Kosky (Religion, DePaul University), a candidate for the faculty position in Comparative Religion and and International Studies. 11:00-Noon, Communications 126. |
| 7:00 PM | **FILM SERIES** The Cultural Revolution Film Series presents "Songs of the Long March" (1965) and "The White-Haired Girl" (1972). See major milestones of the Chinese film industry, easy-to-view favorites, and rarely seen footage. For further details, call 206-543-3920. Admission: free. Fridays: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, and 15, 2002. 7 pm, 301 Gowen. |
| Saturday, January 26 | |
| 9:30 AM 6:30 PM | Labor Studies Conference "Beyond the Boycott: The Future of Consumer-Worker Alliances," a 1-day conference sponsored by the Bridges Center for Labor Studies. Featuring a keynote address by Dana Frank (American Studies, University of California at Santa Cruz): "Where are the Workers in Worker-Consumer Alliances?" Conference agenda: "Corporate campaigns" against companies like Nike and Starbucks; the student anti-sweatshop movements; promotion "Fair Trade" coffee and other products, seem to represent new forms of worker-consumer alliances. What can these kinds of movements achieve and what are their limitations? Can they claim to speak for workers in the North and South? How can consumer-oriented campaigns work with Union, and policy-centered struggles? For full conference details, call (206) 543-7946 or e-mail pcls@u.washington.edu. 9:30-6:30 pm, Mary Gates Hall 241. |
| Sunday, January 27 | |
| 2:00 PM | Art Talk Deloris Tarzan Ament shows slides, talks about and signs "Iridescent Light: The Emergence of Northwest Art." A collection of Ament's essays about twenty-one of the best known artists from the Northwest School. Free with Gallery admission, University Book Store and Henry Art Gallery, 206-634-3400. 2:00 PM Auditorium, Henry Art Gallery. |
| 7:00 PM | Performance Preview "The Importance of Being Earnest," by Oscar Wilde, directed by Leland Patton. Two young men bend the truth to add excitement to their lives in Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece skewering hypocrisy, smug provincialism and the follies and foibles of the idle rich. Previews: 1/27 & 1/29, 7PM. Performances: 1/30-2/10, 7PM Wed. & Thurs., 8PM Fri. & Sat., 2PM Sun. $5 Previews; $8 Sun.-Thurs.; $12 Fri. & Sat.; Students w/valid ID always $7; $1 Discount for Seniors/Groups, UW School of Drama, 206-543-4880. 7 PM, Meany Studio Theatre. |