Charlie Rose with Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, freedom and slavery, rights and wrongs, life and death, and a genius of the modern piano to boot. Columbia is happening–don’t miss it!
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REMINDERS
January 23: Energy and Environment Policy Under Trump
January 24: What Really Happened? Latinos and the 2016 Election
January 25: Achieving Public Health 3.0 Through Food Policy—A Broadening Vision of Food and Health
January 26: The Historical Compromise Between Civil State and Religion in the Tunisian Post Revolution
SNEAK PEAK
February 13
4:30 p.m.
CUMC
A Son Confronts His Father’s Death
Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine in hematology and oncology, will present the 39th Annual Alexander Ming Fisher Lecture on Death and Dying. The yearly lecture series includes topics explores a wide variety of issues including family care in terminal illness, death and public policy, the impact of AIDS on the practice of medicine, physician-assisted suicide, Medicare and terminal illness, and genetic engineering and the prolonging of life. P&S, Alumni Auditorium, 650 West 168th Street, 1st floor.
PICKS
January 25
12 – 2 p.m.
Columbia Global Centers | SIPA | Human Rights Institute at the Law School
Human Rights in Tunisia
A discussion between Yadh Ben Achour, former president of the High Authority of the Revolution in Tunisia; Yasmine Ergas, senior lecturer at SIPA; and Alfred Stepan, dean emeritus of SIPA, on human rights in post-revolution Tunisia. RSVP here. International Affairs Building Room 1201, 12th floor. (Just Societies)
6 p.m.
Center for Palestine Studies | Society of Fellows in the Humanities | Columbia Journalism School
The Way to the Spring: Life and Death in Palestine
In The Way to the Spring, Ben Ehrenreich describes the Israeli occupation. He will be joined in conversation by Colm Tóibín, the Irene and Sidney B. Silverman Professor of the Humanities. RSVP here. Pulitzer Hall, World Room.
January 27
3 – 4:15 p.m.
University Programs and Events
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Rose
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., will discuss a wide range of topics—from their friendship, philanthropy, and business; to global health, innovation, and leadership. Moderated by Charlie Rose, executive editor and host of the Charlie Rose Show. Welcome by President Lee C. Bollinger. Q&A with the audience to follow. Register here. This event will be livestreamed here. Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium.
January 30
4 – 5:15 p.m.
University Events and Programs
Columbia University and Slavery
A presentation on the findings of the Columbia University and Slavery project and a newly launched website housing its compiled research. Jordan Brewington ’17CC and Jared Odessky ’15CC will discuss their research and personal experiences contributing to the project. Introduction by President Lee C. Bollinger and Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History. Moderated by Christopher L. Brown, vice provost for faculty affairs and director of the Society of Fellows. Followed by a Q&A with the audience. Low Library, Rotunda. (Just Societies)
February 4
8 p.m.
Miller Theatre
Marcus Roberts Trio
The Marcus Roberts Trio will perform as part of this year’s series highlighting Jazz’s continued evolution, with artists whose backgrounds and influences span hip-hop, classical, and international musical traditions. Performers include Marcus Roberts (piano), Rodney Jordan (bass), and Jason Marsalis (drums). Purchase tickets here. Miller Theatre.
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