THE SICK MAN OF EUROPE RISES?
ERDAG GOKNAR, Assistant Professor of Turkish Studies at Duke University, will give a lecture examining how Turkish novelist ORHAN PAMUK “Reimagines the Ottoman Empire” tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19, in Encina West, Room 208. His novels include “Snow”, “The White Castle” and “My Name is Red.”
SERVICE-LEARNING SALSA
Professor Janice Ross will give a presentation on DANCE IN PRISON, a service-learning course that she began at Stanford eight years ago. Her program brings Stanford students to a local juvenile hall, where they teach dance to incarcerated teenagers. Professor Ross will speak on Wednesday, May 19th, at 5:15 in Paul Brest Hall, Building 4, Munger Graduate Residence (555 Salvatierra Walk).
OIL!
Also on Wednesday, May 19: film showing of CRUDE: the Real Price of Oil in Y2E2 at 6:30 PM. Popcorn and tangerines will be served.
REALLY?, WITH SETH AND THE ASSU SPEAKER’S BUREAU
SNL’s Seth Meyers will catch some laughs Friday, May 21 at 7:30 in Hewlett 200. Free with a free ticket! Bring you SUID to White Plaza Wednesday through Friday (5/19 – 5/21) 12-1PM to pick up your ticket.
BREAK OUT YOUR RON RON REGALIA
The Stanford Conservative Society hosts its annual spring BBQ on Saturday, May 22, starting at 1 PM at the Lake Lag BBQ pit. Everyone is welcome! Full red, white and blue American-flag inspired outfits are not required, but obviously encouraged.