2008 Woodie Awards
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Issue date: 3/19/08 Section: News
How does scientific information influence public policy? Science in the Beltway and beyond
The Bard Center for Education and Democracy at Simon's Rock has invited The National Research Council's Michael J. Feuer to give a talk titled "Science and Policy in the Beltway and Beyond," on March 20 at 5 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Blodgett House Oak Room.
His talk will address the question: "How Does Scientific Information Influence Public Policy?" Feuer will discuss procedures of the National Academy of Sciences, the nation's official advisor on matters of science and science policy since 1863. He will also address such questions as, "What are the prospects for evidence-influenced policy in an age of increasing ideological partisanship?"
The Center for Education and Democracy at Bard College at Simon's Rock provides a venue for conversations concerning education, democracy, and their relationship. The Center's activities are based on the belief that democratic societies must offer citizens not only literacy in the humanities, arts and sciences, but also knowledge of, and practice in, the civic arts of discussion, deliberation and collaborative action.
Dreaming in Berlin, a musical thesis by Simon's Rock senior
Dreaming in East Berlin, a new musical with book, music and lyrics written by Thomas "Kiko" Morini, a senior at Simon's Rock, will open on Thursday, March 20. There will be three additional performances over the weekend. The musical is written as a required senior thesis, and is directed by Christopher Dea.
The musical is a tale of four characters in 1989: an aggressive young woman who is tired of taking care of those around her; an actor with his head in the clouds; an orphan in East Berlin who longs for love; and a young communist with a secret. There will be Communism, the Stasi, forbidden love, and two sisters who are separated by the Berlin Wall.
The four performances will take place at the Liebowitz Studio Theater of the Daniel Arts Center. Three performances are scheduled at 8 p.m., March 20-22, with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on March 22. Admission is free, but seating is not guaranteed without prior reservation. Call 518-821-4144 to make a reservation.
Call (413) 841-6793 or e-mail dea.christopher@gmail.com for questions.
Dance performance, senior thesis at Simon's Rock
Timothy Meyers, a senior at Simon's Rock, will present dance performance titled "When I Grow Up I Want to be a Dinosaur." It is choreographed as part of the required senior thesis at Simon's Rock. The performance will take place at the McConnell Theater of the Daniel Arts Center on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m., with dancers Madi Despres-Chen, Tim Meyers, Lily Ruffner and Annakeara Stinson. It is free and open to the public.
Peter Serkin concert 2 p.m. Easter Sunday
The South Berkshire Concert Series presents the recital of world-renowned pianist Peter Serkin on Easter Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at Simon's Rock. This concert will be the fourth performance of Serkin's at Simon's Rock, and he will offer a program that combines the relatively familiar music of Brahms with the rarely heard and spiritually exalted music of the late French master, Oliver Messiaen. It will also feature works by Bach, Handel, Josquin Desprez and Charles Wuorinen.
Serkin's performance will take place at McConnell Theater, Daniel Arts Center. It is free and open to the public, with voluntary donations at the door.
Famous French high wire artist Philippe Petit to talk about his "walks"
Philippe Petit, famous French high wire artist and author, will visit Simon's Rock on Tuesday, March 25, as part of the Conversations Series organized by Student Activities. Petit will discuss his career and famous Twin Towers walk with students at 7 p.m. in the Livingston Hall Student Union.
Philippe Petit first gained fame in 1974 when he illegally walked on a wire between the Twin Towers in New York City. As a high wire artist, he has also performed tightrope walks at Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Louisiana Superdome, and between the Palais de Chaillot and the Eiffel Tower, among other structures.
The talk will be free and open to the public.
To submit a news brief, send it to news@llamaledger.com.
The Bard Center for Education and Democracy at Simon's Rock has invited The National Research Council's Michael J. Feuer to give a talk titled "Science and Policy in the Beltway and Beyond," on March 20 at 5 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Blodgett House Oak Room.
His talk will address the question: "How Does Scientific Information Influence Public Policy?" Feuer will discuss procedures of the National Academy of Sciences, the nation's official advisor on matters of science and science policy since 1863. He will also address such questions as, "What are the prospects for evidence-influenced policy in an age of increasing ideological partisanship?"
The Center for Education and Democracy at Bard College at Simon's Rock provides a venue for conversations concerning education, democracy, and their relationship. The Center's activities are based on the belief that democratic societies must offer citizens not only literacy in the humanities, arts and sciences, but also knowledge of, and practice in, the civic arts of discussion, deliberation and collaborative action.
Dreaming in Berlin, a musical thesis by Simon's Rock senior
Dreaming in East Berlin, a new musical with book, music and lyrics written by Thomas "Kiko" Morini, a senior at Simon's Rock, will open on Thursday, March 20. There will be three additional performances over the weekend. The musical is written as a required senior thesis, and is directed by Christopher Dea.
The musical is a tale of four characters in 1989: an aggressive young woman who is tired of taking care of those around her; an actor with his head in the clouds; an orphan in East Berlin who longs for love; and a young communist with a secret. There will be Communism, the Stasi, forbidden love, and two sisters who are separated by the Berlin Wall.
The four performances will take place at the Liebowitz Studio Theater of the Daniel Arts Center. Three performances are scheduled at 8 p.m., March 20-22, with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on March 22. Admission is free, but seating is not guaranteed without prior reservation. Call 518-821-4144 to make a reservation.
Call (413) 841-6793 or e-mail dea.christopher@gmail.com for questions.
Dance performance, senior thesis at Simon's Rock
Timothy Meyers, a senior at Simon's Rock, will present dance performance titled "When I Grow Up I Want to be a Dinosaur." It is choreographed as part of the required senior thesis at Simon's Rock. The performance will take place at the McConnell Theater of the Daniel Arts Center on Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m., with dancers Madi Despres-Chen, Tim Meyers, Lily Ruffner and Annakeara Stinson. It is free and open to the public.
Peter Serkin concert 2 p.m. Easter Sunday
The South Berkshire Concert Series presents the recital of world-renowned pianist Peter Serkin on Easter Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at Simon's Rock. This concert will be the fourth performance of Serkin's at Simon's Rock, and he will offer a program that combines the relatively familiar music of Brahms with the rarely heard and spiritually exalted music of the late French master, Oliver Messiaen. It will also feature works by Bach, Handel, Josquin Desprez and Charles Wuorinen.
Serkin's performance will take place at McConnell Theater, Daniel Arts Center. It is free and open to the public, with voluntary donations at the door.
Famous French high wire artist Philippe Petit to talk about his "walks"
Philippe Petit, famous French high wire artist and author, will visit Simon's Rock on Tuesday, March 25, as part of the Conversations Series organized by Student Activities. Petit will discuss his career and famous Twin Towers walk with students at 7 p.m. in the Livingston Hall Student Union.
Philippe Petit first gained fame in 1974 when he illegally walked on a wire between the Twin Towers in New York City. As a high wire artist, he has also performed tightrope walks at Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Louisiana Superdome, and between the Palais de Chaillot and the Eiffel Tower, among other structures.
The talk will be free and open to the public.
To submit a news brief, send it to news@llamaledger.com.
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