From jsis@u.washington.edu Thu May 24 16:16:32 2001 Received: from jason05.u.washington.edu (root@jason05.u.washington.edu [140.142.8.54]) by lists.u.washington.edu (8.11.2+UW01.01/8.11.2+UW01.04) with ESMTP id f4ONGU096724 for ; Thu, 24 May 2001 16:16:30 -0700 Received: from homer19.u.washington.edu (jsis@homer19.u.washington.edu [140.142.8.19]) by jason05.u.washington.edu (8.11.2+UW01.01/8.11.2+UW01.04) with ESMTP id f4ONGTA04696 for ; Thu, 24 May 2001 16:16:30 -0700 Received: from localhost (jsis@localhost) by homer19.u.washington.edu (8.11.2+UW01.01/8.11.2+UW01.04) with ESMTP id f4ONGS354262 for ; Thu, 24 May 2001 16:16:28 -0700 Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 16:16:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Jackson School of International Studies To: Subject: The Jackson School Calendar, May 25, 2001 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII the JACKSON SCHOOL CALENDAR May 25, 2001 ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. *New Events (or changes) not previously listed are indicated by an asterisk* At the end of this calendar is a list of abbreviations and a list of Web sites where you can find more detailed information. ____________________________________________________________________ May 25 * AIDS parents: Assessing the Impact of Losing An Adult Child to AIDS in Thailand. 12:30 pm, Parrington Commons, Room 308. Speaker: John Knodel, Prof. Of Sociology and Research Scientist, Population Studies Center, Univ. of Michigan. Sponsor: Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology. May 26 13th Annual Nicholas Poppe Symposium on Central/Inner Asian Studies. Denny Hall 215, 8:30-6:00pm. Preliminary List of Presentations: "International Programs and Their Effects on Kirghizstan's Educational System" (Anara Jamasheva, Head, IREX-Educational Information Center, Bishkek, Kirghizstan). "Recent Legislation on Land Reform in Kazakhstan" (Zhakshylyk Khuseinov, former Advisor to the President and Parliament of Kazakhstan; Visiting Scholar, Russian, East European and Central Asian Program (REECAS), University of Washington). "Land Reforms in Kirghizstan" (Renee Giovarelli, J.D., LL.M, Staff Attorney, Rural Development Institute, Seattle). "The Deportation of the Karachai People from the Caucasus to Central Asia in 1943: Eyewitness Accounts" (Zulfiya Lafi, former Representative of the International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) in Kazakhstan and Central Asia ). "Women in Uzbekistan Since Independence" (Adolat Najimova, RFE/RL Correspondent, Prague). "Abdulla Qodiriy's (1894-1938) Influence on the Uzbek Literary Language" (Ilse D. Cirtautas, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, University of Washington). "On Vowel Harmony in Turkmen" (Tim Miller, Graduate Student, Near Eastern Languages & Civilization, University of Washington). Info: 543-9963. May 29 * "Attila 74": A documentary on the invasion of Cyprus by the renowned director Michael Cacoyannis ("Zorba the Greek"). 5:00 - 7:00 pm, HUB 309. Introductory remarks by Katerina Lagos, History. Sponsor: Hellenic and Cypriot Students Association. Info: hellas@u.washington.edu May 30 Film: "The Decalogue, IX-X" (Krzysztof Kieslowski, Poland, 1988-89). 6:00 p.m., Mary Gates Hall 234. Sponsor: REECAS/JSIS. Info: 543-4852. May 31 - June 7 * Human Rights Film Festival at UW Bothell. Thursday, May 31 - 3:30 pm - "Toxic Lives" (presented by the Filipino American Coaliton for Environmental Solutions (FACES) Monday, June 4 - 11:15 am - "Killing Us Softly" - Women in Advertising Tuesday, June 5 - 1:15 pm - "The Triumph of Evil: The Rwanda Conflict" Wednesday, June 6 - 3:30 pm - "Advertising & the End of the World" Thursday, June 7 - 11:15 am - "Bought & Sold: Trafficking in Women" Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Sponsored by the Human Rights Action! Group at UW Bothell. For more information: magicbusrider@hotmail.com June 1 Reading and Storytelling with Canadian Inuk Writer Michael Kusagak. 7:00 pm, Kane Hall 210. Sponsor: Canadian Studies Center/JSIS. Info: 543-6269. Southeast Asia Center spring reception. 4:30-6:30pm, location TBA. Friends, food and drinks! Info: 543-9606. * Ragamala Concert. 8 PM, Kane Hall, UW Seattle. Performers: Sudha Ranhunathan (Vocal), Embar Kannan (Violin), P.R. Ravi (Mridangam) and R. Raman (Kanjira). Tickets $5 at the door one hour before the show. Call (206)525-7728. * (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)When the Fat Raven Sings: Mimesis and Environmental Alterity in Kamchatka's Environmentalist Age. 12:30 - 2:00 pm, Denny Hall 401. Speaker: David Koester, University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Sponsors: REECAS/JSIS, UW Program on the Environment. Info: 543-4852. June 2 Educator's Mosaic Workshop: "Northern Dreams: Art, Life and the Environment in the Far North." 8:30 - 4:30 pm, UW location TBA. Workshop for K-7 educators includes overview of the history and geography of Siberia, Greenland and far north in Russia; representatives from three countries will give insider's view of traditional life and culture; and sessions devoted to storytelling, mythology, northern music, and arts & crafts. Extensive information packets. Sponsors: Canadian Studies Center/JSIS; REECAS; CWES. Cost: $40 includes eight clock hours, coffee/muffins and lunch. Registration and info: 543-6269. June 4 Global Trade, Transportation, and Logistics Studies Annual Conference: "The Prospect of Regional Intermodal Hubs as a Measure toward Decreasing Traffic Congestion and Promoting Commerce. 2:30pm - 6:00 pm (including reception), Seafirst Executive Education Center, Fourth Floor, Douglas Forum. Speakers: Bill Center, President, Washington Council on International Trade; Tim Farrell, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Tacoma; Andrew Johnsen, Transportation Policy Advisor, Governor Locke's Office; and Marsha Landolt, Vice Provost, UW Graduate School. Sponsor: Global Trade, Transportation, and Logistics Studies. RSVP by May 29. Info: 616-5778. June 5 Stigma, Acceptance, and the End to Liminality: Jews and Christians in Early Modern Italy. 1:30 pm, Thomson 317. Speaker: Ken Stow, University of Haifa (former Stroum Professor). Sponsor: Jewish Studies Program/JSIS. Info: 543-4243. June 7 * A Conversation with Warren Christopher on Shaping U.S. Foreign Policy for a New Era. Registration 11:30 am, Luncheon Program 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Booksigning 1:30 pm, Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66. Speaker: Warren Christopher, Former U.S. Secretary of State. Primary Sponsor: CityClub. Cost: $30 to $45, depending on affiliation. Registration and info: 682-7395 June 8 Bookfest at Lunch featuring Bharti Kirchner and Anita Rau Badami. 12:30 pm, Claremont Hotel, 4th and Virginia, Seattle. Sponsored by Northwest Bookfest, for tickets call (206) 378-1883. June 16 * World Music 2000/CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION is producing a benefit concert for BABES, a local support group for women with HIV on Saturday, June 16th, at 7:30 p.m., at UW's Meany Hall for the Performing Arts. Children of the Revolution is a theatrical ensemble made up of 15 musicians, singers and dancers from 8 different nations including Spain, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Fiji, Iraq, Japan and the U.S. Seating is reserved and all tickets are $15.00 ($20.00 at the door) and that includes a champagne reception/wrap party immediately following the concert. Note: there's a10% discount for students, children under 12, seniors, and groups of 10 or more. For reservations paid by check or money order call World Music 2000 at (206) 352-6308, or by credit card call Ticket Window at (206) 325-6500. NOTE: ANYONE RECEIVING THIS E-MAIL WHO ORDERS TICKETS NO LATER THAN JUNE 1st WILL RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF OUR NEW CD (TO BE RELEASED SOMETIME IN AUGUST ). June 17 * Dhrupad Recital. 7:30 PM, Brechemin Auditorium, UW School of Music Building, With Wasifuddin Dagar (Vocal) and Mohan Shyam Sharma (Pakhawaj). Sponsored by Ragamala, contact (206)525-7728. June 27-29 Jackson School Joint Outreach Summer Seminar. Time and location TBA. SEA speaker: Paul Stange, Prof. History, Murdoch University, Australia. Parangtritis: a Javanese Sacred Site in troubled times. Info: 543-9606. July 17-22 UW Summer Arts Festival. July 18: Tibetan Rol Mo Buddhist Ritual Music, 4:15 pm Brechemin Auditorium. UW Artist-in-Residence Ven. Kelak Lama leads his ensemble. July 19 Lutes of India: Sitar and Sarod. 8 pm, Meany Theater. Nayan Ghosh and Yogesh Samsi with Amjad Ali Khan and Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash. Visit www.summerartsfest.org for more information. Tickets through UW Arts Ticket Office (206)543-4880. July 24-25 Educator's Workshop: "The European Union and the United States Today." 10:15 - 4:30 pm (July 24), 8:45 - 4:45pm (July 25), HUB 310. Workshop for grades 6-14 educators includes overview of the European Union and EU-US trade and political ties. Workshop includes presentations on curriculum materials and Internet resources. Sponsors: European Union Center/JSIS, Washington Council on International Trade. Cost: $50 includes 12 clock hours, lunches and a dinner. Registration and info: 616-2415. ______________________________________________________________________________ Abbreviations and Web site addresses for more detailed information: Asian L&L = Department of Asian Languages & Literature CANSTUD = Canadian Studies Program/JSIS http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/canada/canada.html CASG = Central Asian Studies Group/NELC CIBER = Center for International Business Education & Research CSDE = Center for Studies in Demography & Ecology CPHRS = Center for Public Health Research & Evaluation CWES = Center for West European Studies, JSIS http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/cwesuw/index.html EUC = European Union Center http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/europe/euc.html GEOG = Dept. of Geography http://depts.washington.edu/geog/news/colloquium.html GTI = George Taylor Institute Depts.washington.edu/tayloruw/seminars.htm GTTL = Global Trade, Transportation & Logistics Studies IGRSS = Inst. For Global and Regional Security Studies IIP = Institute for International Policy www.iip.washington.edu IS = Center for International Studies/JSIS http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/is/is-ctr.html JSIS = The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies LAS = Latin American Studies Program/JSIS MEC = Middle East Center/JSIS http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/mideast/events.htm NELC = Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilization REECAS = Russian, East European, and Central Asia Studies, JSIS http://depts.washington.edu/reecas SEAS = Southeast Asia Studies/JSIS http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/programs/seasia/seasia.html Slavic L&L = Department of Slavic Languages & Literature SMA = School of Marine Affairs ****************************************************************************** The Jackson School Calendar is updated and e-mailed weekly. There is no charge for subscribing. To subscribe to the on-line Calendar, or for further information, please post a message to: JSIS@u.washington.edu. Thank you To request disability accommodations, contact the office of the ADA Coordinator, at least ten days in advance of the event. 543-6450 (voice); 543-6452 (TDD); 685-3885 (FAX); access@u.washington.edu (E-mail). The Henry M. Jackson . School of International Studies University of Washington Box # 353650 Seattle, WA 98195-3650 Charles Paxton,Secretary to the Director Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Box 353650, University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 Ph: (206) 543-4372 .