TUESDAY
"7 Days in Syria” Screening and Reception
Details: There will be a screening of "7 Days in Syria," which follows the journey of Newsweek Middle East Editor Janine di Giovanni, also a Fletcher student in the Global Master of Arts program, throughout war-torn Syria. Di Giovanni will be present for a reception following the documentary screening.
When and Where: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center
Sponsors: The Institute For Human Security, The Fares Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies
WEDNESDAY
“Activism and Social Change: An Evening with Jose Antonio Vargas”
Details:Jose Antonio Vargas, journalist, filmmaker and immigration-rights activist, will share personal stories, including those from his journey from the Philippines to the United States, in addressing the question of the Americanidentity.
When and Where:7:00 p.m., Cohen Auditorium
Sponsors:Social Justice Leadership Initiative, Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, Office of the Chief Diversity Officer
“An Evening with Khaled Khalifa”
Details: Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa will share words from his novel, "No Knives in This City's Kitchens," and will then engage in open discussion with attendees.
When and Where: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Laminan Lounge, Olin Center
Sponsor: Arabic Department
FRIDAY
"'Breaking In': How 'Breaking Bad' Came to TV and How it Became a Hit"
Details: As the keynote panel of a half-day program featuring alumni in media careers, Sharon Hall (J '86), previously in charge of drama development for Sony Pictures Television, David Costabile (A '89), who starred as Gale Boetticher in "Breaking Bad," and Alexander Marin (A '92), who developed a Columbian version of the television program, will discuss the success of the hit television show.
When and Where: 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Cohen Auditorium
Sponsors: Film and Media Studies program, Tufts Career Center
SUNDAY
"Choice in America: The Struggle for Reproductive Rights"
Details:Whitney Taylor, American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (ACLU) Policy Director, NARAL Organizer Lillian Lanier, NARAL Field Director Samantha Riemer and Political Science Lecturer Sara Chatfield will be engaging in a panel discussion on the evolution of reproductive rights in America.
When and Where:1:30 p.m., Room 304, Tisch Library
Sponsors:Tufts ACLU, Tufts Students for NARAL
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