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Programs & Education NU@Noon NU@Noon provides a broad range of educational and intellectual activities for retired, semi-retired and other adult participants. This educational series offers alumni the chance to learn and embrace the knowledge of the University’s award-winning faculty, community leaders and industry pundits. All alumni are invited to bring a lunch and get together for lectures, mini-courses and group day trips. For more information on NU@Noon events, contact Reja Gamble at 617.373.2907. Receive a 10% discount on the total event cost when you sign up for four or more lectures. Upcoming Fall 2008 NU@Noon events: Education on the Road: Sandwich Glass Museum Presentation and Tour This program is co-sponsored with the Cape Cod Alumni Chapter. Watch molten glass drawn from the furnace, blown, and pressed into exquisite shapes and learn why the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company was a leading manufacturer of glass during the early 19th century. The museum provides a history of the town’s unique contribution to the glass industry, both locally and across the world. A walk through the Sandwich Glass Museum provides an outstanding and memorable educational experience through the Museum’s collections, exhibits, educational programs, library, communications, products, and publications. After the tour, participants will enjoy lunch at the nearby Dan’l Webster Inn. Transportation will be provided to and from the Burlington campus. FBI Focus on Terrorism The Federal Bureau of Investigation defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.” The FBI works in conjunction with other areas of law enforcement, intelligence, the military, and diplomatic circles to neutralize terrorist cells and operatives here in the U.S. and to help dismantle terrorist networks worldwide. In recent years, the FBI has had to adjust to an even more sophisticated terrorist, one who utilizes new information technology and the Internet to communicate, formulate plans, recruit new members, and raise funds. Assistant Special Agent Morelli will discuss the tools at the FBI’s disposal in its efforts to eliminate terrorism and the role the average citizen can play in preventing future attacks. China Series I: Chinese Art, Culture, and Calligraphy For millennia, brush-written calligraphy has held a singular position in Chinese culture. Traditionally regarded as the finest of the arts, calligraphy has also had a long-standing association with official power. The relationship between calligraphy and authority has persisted into the 21st century, despite tumultuous political upheaval and major reforms to the written language. Join us for a discussion that explores the aesthetics and social significance of China’s highest form of expression. Lunch and parking will be provided. Education on the Road: Andy Warhol’s Pop Politics Exhibit This program is co-sponsored with the New Hampshire Alumni Chapter. For the first time, aficionados of Andy Warhol’s pop art can view his paintings, prints, drawings, and photographs of political figures, all in one place. Timed to coincide with the 2008 presidential election, this exhibition will offer a thought-provoking and entertaining look at the leaders who shaped the 20th century through the eyes of pop artist Andy Warhol. The museum recently completed an ambitious expansion project and all galleries will be devoted to the display of the museum’s collection. Enjoy lunch at The Highlander Inn following the tour. Transportation will be provided to and from the Burlington campus. China Series II: Historical and Modern World Perspective Professor Christina Gilmartin will provide a historical perspective on China’s emergence as a superpower in the 21st century, summarizing China’s great successes as an empire, reviewing the causes and effects of its Communist Revolution in 1949, and considering the main factors driving its dramatic growth and entry onto the world stage over the past 25 years. This lecture promises to provide an insightful look into a fascinating culture and the nation’s quest to become a world power. Diabetes Control Through Exercise: Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle Approach This program is co-sponsored with the Cape Cod Alumni Chapter. Diabetes disease has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. Nearly 21 million Americans suffer from diabetes, and another 54 million adults have pre-diabetes. One out of every 10 dollars spent on health care is attributed to diabetes. Evidence-based research in nutrition has shown the many beneficial effects of physical activity and exercise, which can be the most important health-promoting lifestyle approach for preventing and controlling diabetes at any age in life. Dr. Carmen Castaneda Sceppa will discuss how physical activity and exercise offers a more effective approach to preventing diabetes than drug therapy alone. Lunch will be provided. China Series III: The Rise of China and India: Should Americans Care? China and India have emerged as increasingly important players in the global economy. Is this good news or bad news for the United States? Professor Ravi Ramamurti will discuss likely long-term economic and political implications of this recent development as well as America’s response. From Idea to Book: The Art of Writing a Page-Turning Thriller Writing under the pen name, Gary Braver, English professor Gary Goshgarian is the best-selling author of seven critically acclaimed suspense novels, including Skin Deep, which was published this past summer. He was the recipient of a Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction in 2006. Join us as Professor Goshgarian discusses how the germ of an idea gets transformed into a page-turning thriller. A Look Back at Presidential Election 2008 Professor William G. Mayer, perhaps the country’s leading academic authority on the presidential electoral process, takes a detailed look at the race to the White House. Discover the reasons why the election turned out the way it did, and what its implications are for the future of American politics. Henderson House Concert Join Northeastern music professors Leon Janikian, Bruce Ronkin, and Robert Ward on a unique and entertaining musical journey from baroque to modern. Classical guitarist Ward, clarinetist Janikian, and Ronkin, a pioneering specialist on the wind synthesizer, masterfully blend their three unique styles and sounds into an enjoyable hour of musical exploration. Lunch will be served at the Henderson House. Limited Space Available. |
Thur., September 18 Wed., September 24 Wed., October 8 Thurs., October 16 Wed., October 22 Tue., October 28 Thurs., November 6 Wed., November 12 Wed., November 19 Fri., December 12 For more information on NU@Noon events, contact Reja Gamble at 617.373.2907. |
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