Ambrose on jazz and social justice, Sachs on sustainable progress, journalists on Putin, Bittman on health, and so much more on deck!
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SNEAK PEAK
February 4
8 – 10 p.m.
Miller Theatre
Jazz: Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet
Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire’s politically conscious compositions connect with jazz’s legacy as a vehicle for social change. In his Miller premiere, Akinmusire will lead his quartet through a rich narrative, combining thoughtful composition and improvisation. Miller Theatre. (Just Societies)
PICKS
January 18
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Book Launch: Building the New American Economy: Smart, Fair, and Sustainable by Jeffrey Sachs
In his new book University Professor Jeffrey Sachs shows how the United States can find a path to renewed economic progress that is fair and environmentally sustainable. Followed by a book signing. Registration required here. Low Library, Rotunda. (Global Solutions)
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Overseas Press Club of America | Harriman Institute | Graduate School of Journalism
The Trump-Putin Connection: What Does it Mean for Journalists and Global Order?
Russia experts will examine the impact of Russian hackers on the US election and what it means for press freedom and global order. Includes David Filipov, Moscow bureau chief for The Washington Post; Masha Gessen, Russian and American journalist and author of The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin; and Kimberly Marten, director the US-Russia relations program at the Harriman Institute. Alexander Cooley, director of the Harriman Institute, will moderate. The Kellogg Center, 15th floor, Room 1501. (Global Solutions, Data and Society)
6 – 8 p.m.
Wallach Art Gallery
Reception: Finesse
What is finesse? The exhibition includes recent and newly commissioned work by seven artists whose work deliberately finesses the relationship between the artist and the institution. Curated by Leah Pires ’12GSAS, ’14GSAS, doctoral candidate in the department of art history and archaeology. The exhibition is on view January 18 through March 11. Schermerhorn Hall, 8th floor.
January 23
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Center on Global Energy Policy
Energy and Environment Policy Under Trump
Three senior energy and environment advisors to former president George W. Bush will discuss what Donald Trump’s election will mean for US energy and environment policy. Includes Jim Connaughton, former chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality; Jeff Kupfer, former deputy secretary of energy; and Bob McNally, former senior director for international energy on the National Security Council. Moderated by Jason Bordoff, founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy. Registration required here. This event will be livestreamed here. Pulitzer Hall, World Room. (Climate Response)
January 24
5 – 7 p.m.
Co-sponsors here
What Really Happened? Latinos and the 2016 Election
Frances Negrόn-Muntaner, founding director of the Media and Idea Lab and founding curator of Gallery at the Center and the Latino Arts and Activism Archive, will lead a panel discussion about the myths, challenges, and victories of Latino voters in 2016 and what comes next. Includes Cristina Beltrán, director of Latino Studies at New York University; Arturo Carmona, former deputy political director for Sanders for President; Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of NPR’s Latino USA; and Ali A. Valenzuela, assistant professor of politics and Latino studies at Princeton University. RSVP here. Low Library, Faculty Room. (Just Societies)
January 25
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Mailman | Office of the Dean
Achieving Public Health 3.0 Through Food Policy—A Broadening Vision of Food and Health
What does it take to ensure population health? A Dean’s Grand Rounds with Claire Wang, director of the Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes Research Certificate program, and Mark Bittman, food writer and professor in the department of Health Policy and Management. This event will be livestreamed here. Alumni Auditorium, Physicians & Surgeons, 630 West 168th St. (Just Societies)
January 26
5:30 – 7 p.m.
University Programs and Events | Columbia Global Centers
The Historical Compromise Between Civil State and Religion in the Tunisian Post Revolution
This World Leaders Forum program features a discussion on the historical compromise between the civil state and religion in Tunisia with Yadh Ben Achour, former president of the High Authority of the Revolution and UN Human Rights Committee member. Safwan Masri, executive vice president for Columbia Global Centers, will moderate. Followed by a Q&A with the audience. Registration will open here on January 18 at 10 a.m. Low Library, Rotunda. (Global Solutions)
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