Visiting on the Hill

WEDNESDAY

"Thrills, Spills and Chills of Post-Disaster Planning in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward"

Details: Ken Reardon, director of the graduate program in Urban Planning and Community Development at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, will be speaking about post-disaster planning in New Orleans' lower ninth ward in the years following Hurricane Katrina.

When and Where:12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Sophia Gordon Hall

Sponsor: Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning Department

THURSDAY

“Geospatial Innovation and Environmental Applications: The Geo Career Path”

Details: As a part of the Environmental Studies Program “Lunch and Learn” series, Michael Terner, the executive vice president and founding partner of Applied Geographics, will discuss the growth and context of the geospatial industry and its evolving impact on environmental conditions and jobs.

When and Where:12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Rabb Room, Lincoln Filene Center

Sponsors: Environmental Studies Lunch and Learn Program, Tufts Institute of the Environment

“Tufts Culinary Society Presents: All About Chocolate”

Details:Dr. Carla Martin, executive director of the Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute and lecturer at Harvard University, is speaking about the evolution of chocolate as a popular food.

When and Where:7:30 p.m., Pearson 106

Sponsor:Tufts Culinary Society

FRIDAY

"Discussion with Senator Tim Kaine"

Details: Dr. Richard Eichenberg, professor of political science, will facilitate a discussion with United States Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) on topics ranging from his foreign policy priorities to the upcoming presidential election.

When and Where: 2 :30 p.m., Rabb Room, Lincoln Filene Center

Sponsor: Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service 

SUNDAY

"Tseng Kwong Chi: Performing for the Camera"

Details: This art exhibit features over 80 photo-based projects and works by artist and photographer Tseng Kwong Chi, including some of the artists best-known series, such as East Meets West and Expeditionary.

When and Where:2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Aidekman Art Gallery, Aidekman Arts Center

Sponsor: Tufts University Arts Gallery