ByGeorge!
March 2009

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THROUGH APRIL 3
Exhibition: Hebrew Printing in Ukraine
The Gelman Library’s Special Collections Research Center hosts an exhibition of rare books from the I. Edward Kiev Judaica Collection. Gelman Library, 2130 H Street, NW. Seventh floor hallway outside the I. Edward Kiev Reading Room.

THROUGH MARCH 23
Exhibition: Unforgotten: Slave Quarters and other African American Sites
Paintings by Sherry Zvares Sanábria, B.A. ’59, will be on display at GW’s Virginia Campus in Ashburn.

WEDNESDAY / MARCH 11
Inequality and Poverty in the Global Economy: Impact of Rising Food Prices on the Poor in Sub-Saharan Africa

This lecture, given by Quentin Wodon, adviser and program manager at the World Bank, focuses on the impact of the global financial crisis on poverty, inequality, and human development, and what policies would be most successful in protecting the poor and vulnerable. 4–5:15 p.m. 1957 E St., NW, Room 505. RSVP to iiep@gwu.edu.

SATURDAY / MARCH 21
GW Band Clinic

GW will host a recruitment clinic with music groups from Wyoming, Pa. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building. 805 21st Street, NW.

SATURDAY / MARCH 21 AND SUNDAY / MARCH 22
$ The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s Spring Show: Everything gAy to Z
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sings about everything gAy to Z in this touching, funny, over-the-top, and alphabetical celebration of gay history and culture. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Tickets available for $20–$50 at www.lisner.org.

MONDAY / MARCH 23
Reading: Michael Chabon

A reading by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon, introduced by Wang Visiting Professor in Contemporary English Literature and fellow Pulitzer Prize winner Edward P. Jones. This event is sponsored by GW’s Department of English. 6-9 p.m. Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building. 805 21st Street, NW.

The Kalb Report: “Down to the Wire: Journalism in Crisis”
Guests include CNN President Jon Klein, National Public Radio President Vivian Schiller, Associated Press President Tom Curley, and Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibarguen. The Kalb Report is produced by GW’s Global Media Insitute, Harvard’s Joan Shorenstein Center, and the National Press Club, and is underwritten by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence Foundation. 8 p.m. National Press Building, 13th Floor. 14th and F streets, NW. For free tickets, visit kalb.gwu.edu or call (202) 994-6463.

Egidius Vocal Quartet: Early Music
Sponsored by GW’s Department of Music. 8 p.m. Post Hall, Mount Vernon Campus. 2100 Foxhall Road, NW.

TUESDAY / MARCH 24
The Future of the Internet and Politics

Julie Germany from the Institute of Politics, Democracy and the Internet will moderate this event. Speakers include Aaron Myers, B.A. ’00, political consultant specializing in online communication; Mark Soohoo, deputy internet director of John McCain’s 2008 campaign; and Joe Rospars, new media director for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building. 805 21st Street, NW.

WEDNESDAY / MARCH 25
Inequality and Poverty in the Global Economy: Rising Food and Fuel Prices: Addressing the Risks to Future Generations

Led by World Bank chief economist Ariel Fiszbein, this discussion focuses on the likely impact of the financial crisis and rising food and fuel prices on poverty, inequality, and human development, and what policies would be most successful in protecting the poor and vulnerable. 4–5:15 p.m. 1957 E St., NW, Room 505. RSVP to iiep@gwu.edu.

$ The Idan Raichel Project: Within My Walls
Israeli keyboardist and composer Idan Raichel blends Israeli pop music with Middle Eastern, African, Indian, and other global sounds. 8 p.m. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. Tickets available for $30–$75 at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, or PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

SATURDAY / MARCH 28
Performance: The Splendor of the Harpsichord

Sponsored by GW’s Department of Music. 11 a.m. Post Hall, Mount Vernon Campus. 2100 Foxhall Road, NW.

$ Jil Aigrot: The Voice of La Vie en Rose
Singer Jil Aigrot brought Edith Piaf to life in the 2007 film La Vie en Rose. 8 p.m. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. Tickets available for $20–$35 at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, or PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

SUNDAY / MARCH 29
Spring Chamber Music for Strings and Piano Concert
Sponsored by GW’s Department of Music. 7 p.m. Post Hall, Mount Vernon Campus. 2100 Foxhall Road, NW.

Save the Date!

2009 Women’s Leadership Conference
Friday, April 3

Learn how to take charge of your own success, effective communication and writing skills, negotiating self-worth, and gaining personal and career opportunities at “Stepping Up for Change,” the 2009 Women’s Leadership Conference, Friday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at GW’s Mount Vernon Campus.

The conference will feature keynote speaker Terri Crisp, a volunteer in the animal welfare movement for 25 years, and luncheon speaker Michelle Rhee, chancellor of D.C. Public Schools. The conference also will include panel discussions on “Financial Literacy for Women in a Time of Change” and “Stepping Up for Change: Personal Stories.”

For more information, visit http://gwired.gwu.edu/wlc.

 

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