Students may attend Toledo talk by economist Richard Florida

The University will provide transportation for students wishing to attend the Friday talk in Toledo by economist Richard Florida, who has written a groundbreaking book on the role of the arts in the economic vitality of communities.

Florida is the keynote speaker at the Mayor’s Summit on the Arts, Education and Technology at the Toledo Museum of Art. He will speak on “The Rise of the Creative Class in Greater Toledo.” The program will take place in the museum’s Peristyle from noon until 2 p.m. Friday (Nov. 14).

Hosted by the city of Toledo and co-sponsored by the BGSU Office of the President, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate College, College of Musical Arts, School of Art and the Department of Theatre and Film, the address is open to the public.

To reserve tickets for the talk and arrange for transportation, call Marce Dupay, School of Art, at 2-0107. Leave a name, contact number and the number of people attending and needing rides. Buses will leave at 11:15 a.m. from the Student Union Parking Lot.

Film explores effects of globalization on the Caribbean

"Life and Debt," a prize-winning documentary about the economic and political consequences of globalization on Third World nations such as Jamaica, will be shown twice this week on campus.

The film by director Stephanie Black includes a narration from Jamaica Kincaid's A Small Place and a dynamic reggae soundtrack.

“Life and Debt” will be shown from 7-9 p.m. today (Nov. 10) and Wednesday (Nov. 12) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater (206). A panel discussion and question-and-answer session will follow.

The screenings are sponsored by the BGSU Caribbean Association.

Austrian writers to give campus reading

Visiting Austrian authors Lucas Cejpek and Margret Kreidl will read from their work on campus next week as part of the German, Russian and East Asian languages department’s International Forum series.

Cejpek anad Kreidl are the Max Kade Writers-in-Residence at BGSU this semester. Their presentation will be held from 7:30 -9 p.m. on Nov. 20 in 207 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Cejpek and Kreidl will read from their works in German, and Geoff Howes, GREAL, and Christen Giblin will read the English translations.

Cejpek, a resident of Vienna, has been a freelance writer since 1990. Prior to that, he was an instructor at the universities of Graz, Klagenfurt and Vienna, where he also worked as theater director. Since beginning his writing career he has written more than 10 books and numerous radio plays.

Kreidl, also a resident of Vienna, has been a freelance writer since 1989 and is the author of plays, radio plays, prose and poetry. She has won numerous awards, including the 1990 first prize in the science-fiction competition of the feminist cultural magazine “Eva & Co.,” and the 1994 Reinhard-Priessnitz-Prize.

Cejpek and Kreidl will also make an appearance at the Creative Writing Series at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 13) in Prout Chapel.

Bowling Green branch of AAUW to host ‘Women in Politics’ breakfast

Bowling Green’s branch of the American Association of University Women will host a breakfast presentation, “Women in Politics,” at 7:30 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 13). The event will be held in 201 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The cost of the breakfast is $5, and free for all students who attend.

“Women in Politics” will highlight AAUW’s support of education and equity for women in today’s society. Two members of the Bowling Green branch, Ellen Dalton and Becky Bhaer, will discuss their involvement in local politics and the challenges they face as women serving in public office. Dalton, coordinator of budgets in the College of Musical Arts, is a two-term member of the Bowling Green Board of Education and Bhaer is Wood County’s Clerk of Courts.

“It is inspiring to see women in such a prominent role in society,” Lisa Lynch, a senior at BGSU and member of the Bowling Green branch, said. “They really are making a difference….people are listening to what they have to say. I look forward to hearing about the obstacles and challenges they overcame to get where they are today.”

“Part of the reason we are having this breakfast is to encourage students to think about politics as a worthy pursuit,” Diane Regan, a BGSU affirmative action officer and vice president for membership of AAUW’s local branch, said. “We need more women in the political arena, involved with setting public policy.”

AAUW members Mary Krueger, director of women’s studies and the Women’s Center, and Linda Dobb, executive vice president, collaborated to organize the event.

Reservations for “Women in Politics” can be made through Kerry Foster at 2-9533. She can also be reached by email at kfoster@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

Jerome Library thinks spring (semester)

The Reserve staff of Jerome Library reminds all faculty members, teaching assistants, and teaching staff of upcoming dates for Reserve activities:

Material for electronic reserve (ERes) must be submitted by Dec. 1 to ensure availability during the first week of spring semester classes. Please be aware of copyright restrictions, which include providing a full citation for each article. The Web site “Copyright and Fair Use in the Classroom, on the Internet, and the World Wide Web,” located at www.umuc.edu/library/copy.html provides good information on compliance issues as well as a sample form for requesting permission to use material. Publisher Web sites often provide a link for requesting permission.

Fall semester ERes material will be removed from the server on Jan. 9, 2004, unless otherwise requested. The electronic files can be saved and returned to you if you provide Reserve staff with a writeable CD.

ERes hard copy and regular reserves may be picked up at any time. Remaining fall semester materials will be returned to department offices between the end of the semester and Jan. 9, 2004.

The Jerome Library Reserve facility now has DVD players. Students can view reserved DVDs and video recordings during all hours that the library is open.

Questions or concerns about the above dates and information may be addressed to Jennine Catau at jcatau@bgnet.bgsu.edu or 2-7908.

St. Petersburg String Quartet to play for forum

The College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Musical Arts will host the St. Petersburg String Quartet, formerly known as the Leningrad Quartet, from noon–1:15 p.m. on Wednesday (Nov. 19) in 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

The quartet has built a worldwide reputation and has received a Grammy nomination. The group is commemorating the 300th anniversary of their namesake city by performing around the globe. Irina Stakhanova, Russian faculty member, will make special opening remarks for the performance.

A $7.95 Italian pasta buffet will begin at noon. Those with an active food account may use debit cards. Those wishing to come at 12:30 p.m. for the performance only are welcome including students, groups and classes.

The deadline for reservation is Thursday (Nov. 13). Contact the College of Arts & Sciences office at
2-2017 or ajoyce@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

The Quartet will also perform at 8 p.m. at the College of Musical Arts, Bryan Recital Hall. Admission is free.

Def Poetry Jam highlights the spoken word

The University Activities Organization on Thursday, Nov. 13, will host “Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam,” which won the Tony Award in 2003 for Best Special Theatrical Event. Nine American poets and a DJ will perform the work, which has been described as “lyrical, smart, hilarious and searingly honest,” and has been performed to acclaim throughout the East Coast.

The show begins at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center. The doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $7 for students with valid ID and $10 for the general public.

Tickets are available at the Information Center in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, or at www.bgsu.musictoday.com.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Def Poetry Jam looks different from def comedy. The Def Poetry Jam cast is black, white and Asian, with as many women as men. Simmons reports that the cast is multiracial but singularly cultural—the participants are rooted in hip-hop style.

To make arrangements for group seating or for more information, contact the UAO office at 2-2486.