February 3, 2012 Music Recital Hall 7:00-9:00 PM “Bridge to Babylon” with visiting artists Yair Dalal (oud and violin) and Dror Sinai (percussion) Composer, violinist, oud player and singer Yair Dalal was born in 1955. His family came to Israel from Baghdad, and his Iraqi roots are embedded in his musical work. Whether working on [...]
Alide Cagidemetrio: “Choosing Venice: Seduction, Henry James, and The Wings of the Dove”
November 30, 2011 Humanities 1, 210 5:00-7:00 PM Professor Alide Cagidemetrio of the University of Venice will speak on “Choosing Venice: Seduction, Henry James, and The Wings of the Dove” Professor Cagidemetrio will offer some observations about details in the novel, 19th century Venice, James’s biography, and some literary themes such as don juanism, thinking [...]
Gershom Gorenberg: Distinguished Alumni Lecture
November 14, 2011 Stevenson Event Center 7:00-9:00 PM UCSC alumnus Gershom Gorenberg is the author of the forthcoming book, The Unmaking of Israel, on the crisis of Israeli democracy and how to solve it. The book will be published in November by HarperCollins and is now available for pre-order at all the usual places. Gershom’s [...]
