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The Art of Russian Song –10/4, 8 p.m.

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“The Art of Russian Song,” Monika Krajewska (mezzo-soprano) and Natasha Ulyanovsky (piano)

This recital features art songs by Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Rachmaninoff, as well as the popular Russian songs known as “romansy [romances].”  Romansy are poignant, nostalgic songs of love and loss, often set in a garden at twilight, a gypsy café, or a carriage drawn by three horses through the snowy Russian plains:  “Coachman, don’t urge on the horses, / I have nowhere left to hurry to, / I have no one left to love.” Monika Krajewska, mezzo-soprano, is the winner of numerous vocal competitions and has appeared with opera companies and orchestras in Europe and the United States.  Natasha Ulyanovsky, pianist, organist, and conductor, is the Music Director at Beth Israel Congregation in West Hartford, and has given concerts in Hungary, Italy, Russia, and throughout New England.  Monika and Natasha specialize in the repertoire of Slavic composers.  They have recently performed at Indiana University, Boston College, the Hartt School, and Carnegie Hall.

 

CAPS Workshop: Revolutionary Self-Care — 10/3, 7 p.m.

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REVOLUTIONARY SELF-CARE:

BUILDING HEALTHY AND DIVERSE RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

Having thriving relationships with others starts with caring for and understanding ourselves. Join us in a lively conversation where we will reflect, share experiences and learn new skills to create thriving relationships.

Through this workshop, we will examine and think of new ways to care for ourselves and others, gain deeper understanding of our desires, needs and boundaries, and develop effective ways to communicate and manage conflict in relationships.

Location: Downey House Lounge     Date: Wednesday, October 3     Time: 7-8:30pm

Facilitators: Alysha Warren, LPC and Rachel Verner, SART Intern and YOU!

Let Rachel know if you will join us! Bring friends!      Facebook Event

Meet the New Muslim Chaplain: Adeel Zeb

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I am thrilled to be Wesleyan’s new Muslim Chaplain; I have already begun to fall in love with the campus community. I believe that we are all created as brothers and sisters, and my doors are open to all and not just the Muslim community. I personally feel enriched by seeing our campus community happy, successful, and at peace with their lives. My specialties are: American Islam, Spiritual Counseling, Campus Ministry, and Interfaith Public Relations. Please feel free to email me at Azeb@Wesleyan.edu. I welcome and look forward to meeting students, faculty, and staff in my office or on campus.  

Best, Imam Adeel

Grief Support Group — 10/3, 7:30 p.m.

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GRIEF WORKSHOP

Sponsored by the

Office of Counseling and Psychological Services

Dr. Larry Antosz, Facilitator

Any student who is trying to deal with the death of someone very important to them may want to consider this workshop for support and information. We will discuss grief as a natural healing process and healthy ways to help ourselves and others move though the ongoing, changing phases of grief.

All are welcome.

 Wednesday, October 3, 2012    7:30 p.m.

 CAPS, Second Floor, Davison Health Center – Rm. 201 – Solarium

 

CHUM Lecture: Prof. Elijah Huge, “Saving the City” — 10/1, 6 p.m.

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 MONDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES

Monday, October 1    6 p.m.     Russell House

Elijah Huge

Assistant Professor of Art, Wesleyan

Industrialization introduced new threats to the city (electricity, speed, explosives, etc.) while also dramatically increasing the scale of historical perils (earthquake, deluge, conflagration, etc.). In turn, these threats gave rise to a field of new products, accessory to conventional building. Negotiating the thresholds between the developing infrastructures of the city and its private spaces, these emergency devices may be understood collectively as a crumple zone intended not to prevent urban disaster but to absorb, limit, and contain its effects. Together, these devices (automatic sprinkler, panic bar, emergency light, etc.) trace a narrative of escalation between an expanding urbanism on the one hand and increased risks for catastrophe on the other, rendering all spaces as sites of imminent disaster. Their current ubiquity facilitated by invention, insurance, and legislation, the integration of these devices into the spatial and psychological landscape of the city is the story of the Encyclopedia.

Drawing on a selection of architectural emergency devices, this talk will examine the ways in which disaster events have reshaped the conditions for architectural production, while exploring the mercurial relationships between prediction, projection, imagination, invention, and testing that characterize the invariably speculative activity of designing for the catastrophic moment.

Mindfulness Class @ Wesleyan — beginning 10/22; app deadline 10/9

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Mindfulness Class @Wesleyan — 5 Mondays starting on 10/22 6:30-8pm

During this 5-week course, students will be introduced to various techniques of mindfulness practice and spiritual awareness, including sitting meditation and yoga.  These modalities are designed to aid in stress and anxiety reduction, and when practiced diligently, may also offer opportunities for greater self-awareness and personal development.  The goal is to give students a spiritual toolbox that is portable, replicable, and sustainable. Students will gain an understanding of the roles these practices can play in leading a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.

Referral Form:  Please email this form to Rabbi David Teva at dleipziger@wesleyan.edu  by 10/9/12

Name:                                               Email:                                           Year: 

Name of person making referral (if self referral, write self):

What experiences (if any) have you had with (please specify what types and for how long):

Meditation:          Yoga:        Religious/ Praying communities:        Other spiritual exercises or practices:

 Why do you want to attend this class? 

Is there anything you hope will change in your life as a result of taking this class?

 

 

The Durham Fair — this weekend!

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Check out the LARGEST volunteer fair in North America and the LARGEST agricultural fair in Connecticut this weekend—September 27-30.  The Durham Fair, right next door to Middletown on Rte. 17 (past Haveli’s), offers amazing rides, awesome fair food, live entertainment, and all the other exhibits found at your county and state aggie fairs.  It is an experience you don’t want to miss!  It is awesome!

Located at 24 Town House Road in Durham, the hours are Thursday, 4-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday  9 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.  Admission is $10 on Thursday and $15 per day on the others.  For a complete schedule, go to www.durhamfair.com.

WIRA Conference: The Cold War of the Middle East — 10/5 & 6

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The Second Annual Wesleyan International Relations Associations Conference:

“The Cold War of the Middle East: Saudi Arabia-Iran Relations”

Since tensions have been escalating recently between the two nations, with notable US involvement, this is particularly timely topic. From nuclear concerns to religious conflict, this topic features multiple facets that cannot be understood alone. Though the conflict is a complex one, we hope this day long conference will shed light onto the region’s politics and offer some insight into possibilities for conflict resolution or into the plausibility of military action.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, Oct. 5
Zikrayat, Kickoff concert: 8:00-10:00pm

Saturday, Oct. 6 
Registration begins at 12 pm
Opening speaker and panel discussion: 1:00-4:30pm
Keynote address by Robin Wright: 5:00-6:00pm

Hispanic Film Series: “The Cinema Hold-Up” — 9/27

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THE CINEMA HOLD-UP (ASALTO AL CINE):  Irina Gómez Concheiro / 2011 / México

The Cinema Hold Up is a vibrant, authentic, and wonderfully observed portrait of the tempo and texture of today’s Mexican youth culture. First-time feature director Iria Gómez Concheiro draws pitch-perfect performances from the talented ensemble cast and registers a strong and original voice in Mexican cinema. Negus, Chale, Sapo and Chata are teenagers who grew up in the same rundown district of Mexico City. They spend their days listening to hip-hop, smoking marihuana and fantasizing about the opposite sex. One day they have the bright idea of robbing a movie theater, jeopardizing the one sure thing they have in life – their friendship. An explosive, entertaining comedy with impeccable performances, this original, unpredictable debut establishes Iria Gómez Concheiro as a promising new voice in Mexican cinema. Gómez Conchiero acknowledges a debt to Italian neorealism and Brazilian Novo Cinema, and she has a liking for gritty locations, long tracking shots and non-pro actors. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

 

Where: Goldsmith Family Cinema, Center for Film Studies
When:  Thursday, September 27th, 8 p.m. 

Free Admission 

 
Presented as part of The Spanish Film Club series with the support of Pragda, the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain, and its Program for Cultural Cooperation with U.S. Universities. In collaboration with Wesleyanʼs Latin American Studies program and the Department of Romance Languages and Literaturesʼ Thomas and Catharine McMahon Fund.