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To promote the understanding and scholarly research of Taiwanese literature worldwide and to celebrate the publication of Christopher Lupke's English translation of "A History Of Taiwan Literature," the Center for Taiwan Studies is hosting this international conference. Continues on Saturday.
"A Little Opium, Sweet Words, and Cheap Guns" is the title Erika Rappaport, associate professor of history, has placed on her talk about the discovery of 'Indian' tea and the conquest of Assam. Call x4388 for reservations.
Author Daniel Gordis, one of Israel's most thoughtful observers and VP of the Mandel Foundation, will speak at this free event.
Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins' flair for improvisation has made him one of the celebrated jazz icons of the last century. For ticket information, call x3535.
Anthropologist Mayfair Yang will introduce her book on religion, modernity, and the state in China and Taiwan.
Consultant Diane Doiron discusses the basics of this type of insurance and what issues may arise in choosing among available products.
Matt Foreman, who has advocated lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights for 25 years, will talk on "Reaching Equality and Beyond--The Essential Role of Research."
Historian Judith Bennett, University of Southern California, speaks on "Philippa Russell and the Wills of London's Late Medieval Singlewomen."
Evelyn Hu-Dehart, professor of history and ethnic studies at Brown University, will examine how American society has defined diversity over the last 30 years.
The UCSB Affiliates' Science Lite lecture features David W. Lea, professor of earth science, discussing the implications of global warming on society's norms. Call x4388 to reserve space.
In a free talk, syndicated columnist and blogger Arianna Huffington will address how some political leaders have orchestrated a culture war in America based on fear. Seating is limited.
Arlene Stepputat, a volunteer at the largest women's prison in the world, will discuss the profound changes in the inmates who have taken a special workshop called "Freedom to Choose."
Lyon Opera Ballet's unconventional interpretations will be performed under artistic director Yorgos Loukos. For ticket information, call x3535.
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Under Artistic Director Yorgos Loukos, the Lyon Opera Ballet will perform innovative modern dance on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
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Different phases of campus sustainability planning are presented as part of Campus Sustainability Day. Seating limited; RSVP requested to perrin.pellegrin@dcs.ucsb.edu.
Dadie Loh, a native of the Ivory Coast, leads his band in a performance of music from West Africa.
An overview of current research on substance use and abuse in the LGBT community will be presented, followed by an undergraduate panel discussion.
This documentary follows two Filipino-American surfers as they travel to the Philippines for the first time to experience what it means to be Filipino.
The re-released, digitally restored "Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy" follows the Dalai Lama, other lamas and yogis through their retreats, and presents a meditation on impermanence. Call x3535 for tickets.
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A combination of documentary and meditation on change in Tibetan culture, a restored “Tibet: A Buddhist Trilogy” will show on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell Hall.
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Professors Cynthia Kaplan, UCSB, and Henry Brady, UC Berkeley, will discuss their forthcoming book "Gathering Voices: Political Mobilization and the Collapse of the Soviet Union."
Pulitzer Prize winner and "Doonesbury" creator Garry Trudeau makes his Arts & Lectures debut in what promises to be a humorous and unpredictable evening. For information and tickets, call x3535.
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American editorial cartoonist Gary Trudeau appears on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. in the Arlington Theatre with some “Doonesbury” friends.
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UC Davis Professor Charles Berger's free lecture is titled "A Tale of Two Communication Modes: When Rational and Experiental Processing Systems Encounter Statistical and Anecdotal Depictions of Threat."
Cornell University's Hod Lipson will present a free lecture, "Emergent Self-Models in Machine Minds."
Acclaimed pianist Hee-Kyung Juhn, UCSB lecturer in music, presents a concert of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations. Tickets are sold only at the door. Parking will be in Lot 3.
Members of the Emerson String Quartet will lead a free master class featuring outstanding UCSB students.
Michael Katz will share scary, but funny, stories from his repertoire of folktales.
Three members of the Grammy Award-winning Emerson String Quartet will join esteemed pianist Wu Han in performing selections from Mozart and Brahms. For ticket information, call x3535.
This session for non-retirees aims to prepare Medicare-enrolled employees for new drug plan choices available during their upcoming open enrollment period. (UC retirees are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part D.)
Staff Assembly judges will pick winners in individual costume design from among those present for cutest, scariest, funniest, and most creative.
The University of Kentucky's Professor Enrico Mario Santi will present research on the great 20th century Cuban writer Guillermo Cabrera Infante, whom he interviewed extensively before Infante's death.
Mariachi Integral, featuring Nick Coventry, Luis Moreno, and Juan Zaragoza, will sing songs related to El Día de los Muertos.
University of Pennsylvania Prof. Robert Vitalis will talk about "America's Kingdom: Myth-making on the Saudi Oil Frontier."
The first feature film funded entirely by Native Americans, "Naturally Native" follows the lives of three sisters as they start their own businesses. American Indian Resource Center interns will lead a discussion after the screening.
Former lead singer for the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed has influenced generations of musicians with his avant-garde style. For ticket information, call x3535.
Thom Allena will speak on "Transforming Conflict: Building Community." His company, Innovations in Justice, provides facilitation, training, planning, and consultation on conflict resolution.
Margaret Prescod, co-founder of Global Women Strike and host of KPFK's Morning Review, will discuss ways people are divided on the basis of income, race, immigration status, country of origin, and gender identity.
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, a painter, an important contributor to the generation of beat poets, and founder of San Francisco's City Lights Bookstore, will read from his collected works. Call x3535 for ticket information.
This full-length film will feature the latest in film by and for queer communities, and is presented as the first screening in the 14th Annual Santa Barbara Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Call x3535.
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Poet and bookstore founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti talks about beat poetry on Nov. 2 in Campbell Hall.
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Ron Rice, UCSB professor of communication, will discuss "Media Ownership: What Does It Mean and Why Should You Care?" Call x4388 for reservations.
Musica Antiqua Köln, the Grammy-nominated Baroque chamber ensemble renowned for their interpretations of 17th - and 18th -century music, will perform as part of Arts & Lectures' Pearl Chase Society Music Series. For information call x3535. Repeats at 5 p.m.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, the first woman to serve in that position and as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, will offer candid descriptions of service at the highest levels of U.S. government. For information, call x3535.
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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speaks on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Arlington Theatre.
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EXHIBITIONS
International multimedia art that explores the human aspects of technology and science is on display in the Media Arts and Technology facility.
This display by a UCSB Alumni Association staff artist emphasizes campus scenes and seascapes.
Featuring the visionary art of José Benítez Sánchez, a shaman-artist of Central America, "Visions" captures the heritage of the Huichol Indians of northwestern Mexico.
Full-color woodblock illustrations by surrealist painter Salvador Dali for Dante Alighieri's epic "The Divine Comedy" come from the museum's permanent collection.
Art Professor Kip Fulbeck's exploration of 21-century identity features portraits of multiracial people and their responses to the question "What are you?" |
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