Sixty Years of Haitian Art Subject of Forum
Sixty years of Haitian Art is the subject of a free slide-lecture given by Patrick Jamieson, from 1:15-2:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in Schulz 3001. Jamieson is a local collector of Haitian art.
His talk will include major artists' biographies, external influences and cultural context, the rich symbolism of Haitian art, and practical considerations when purchasing Haitian art. The event is part of the Arts and Humanities Forum.
Role of Media in Arts Coverage Subject of Lecture
Whether it is the critical reviews of exhibitions, features about artists or arts institutions, or simply calendar listings of programs and events, the media—daily newspapers, weekly and monthly publications, radio and television—play a crucial role in the development and ongoing health of an arts community.
An expert panel looks at arts coverage in Sonoma County and beyond in "The Media's Role in a Healthy Arts Community" from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Commons as part of the continuing Art & Conversation Discussion Series. Panelists include Kenneth Baker, art critic, San Francisco Chronicle; Gretchen Giles, Editor, North Bay Bohemian; Louise Lo, Executive Producer, SPARK, KQED. Moderator is Michael Schwager, Director, University Art Gallery. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.
The Art & Conversation Discussion series is a collaboration between Community Foundation Sonoma County and the University Art Gallery at SSU and is funded by The James Irvine Foundation Communities Advancing the Arts initiative.
Cosmologists Discuss Our Place in
The Universe, String Theory
The authors of two recent books on the universe speak at the "What Physicists Do" lecture series this month. UC Santa Cruz cosmologist Joel Primack and his co-author, Nancy Abrams, speak at 4 p.m. on Nov. 13 in Darwin 103. Coffee, cookies, and conversation are available in the Darwin lobby at 3:30 p.m.
Their book, "The View from the Center of the Universe: Discovering our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos," is available before the talk. The book uses recent advances in astronomy, physics, and cosmology to frame a compelling new theory for understanding the universe and our role in it. On Nov. 27, noted Stanford theoretical physicist Leonard Susskind discusses on the topic of his book, "The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design."
Sometimes called the "father of string theory," Susskind now argues that the narrow 20th-century view of a unique universe will have to give way to the much broader concept of a gigantic cosmic landscape - a megaverse, pregnant with new possibilities. His book will also be available at his lecture. For more information, visit http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/, e-mail phys.astro@sonoma.edu or phone 4-2119.
Mathematical Ecology Looks at Local
Languages and Their Loss
Mathematical Ecology and Language Competition is the topic of a talk by Professor Ben Ford, Mathematics, from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15. in Darwin 103 . Admission is free. Coffee, tea, and cookies are served at 3:45 p.m. Ford will look at tools from mathematical ecology that have been adapted to help explore questions from the social sciences about preserving local languages.
Arts and Humanities Forum Focuses on Diversity
Professors Leilani Nishime and Jorge Porras examine race relations and diversity at noon on Nov. 16 in Schulz 3001. Nishime presents "Selling Tiger: Multiracial Celebrities and American Visual Culture.” Nishime provides a vivid picture of the role of racial representations in creating a visual language of race. Porras presents "What are Afro-Hispanic Creole Languages and Why we Should Know about Them." Porras examines Afro-Hispanic language forms such as Palenquero (in Colombia), Papiamento (in the Antilles), both of African substrate, and Chavacano (in the Philippines), of Tagalog/Cebuano substrate. The lecture is part of the Arts and Humanities Forum.
Leopards and Cheetahs and Lynx, Oh My!
Back by popular demand, Associated Students Productions and Residential Life bring the wilds to SSU with the Big Cat Show. A number of different species of big cats will be on hand in the Cooperage at 7:45 p.m on Friday, Nov. 17. The evening is free to all. Five different species of big cats are scheduled to appear: a king cheetah, a cougar, a snow leopard, a ocelot, and a lynx. Many of the cats appearing are endangered or their numbers are beginning to dwindle because they are hunted for their coats.
Trainers Rob and Barbara Dicely of Leopards, etc. will be on hand to lead discussions and answer questions. The couple has worked with big felines for over 20 years and has operated their own facility for 16 years.The Dicelys’ primary mission is to increase awareness of the plight of the planet’s vanishing wildlife and a portion of their funds go to a number of different wildlife conservations and foundations. Visit Leopards, Etc. at www.leopardsetc.com for photos and facts of the wild creatures soon to be on campus. For more information, call 4-2382.