Ah, the Nile Delta. Bwog’s favorite delta. Bet you didn’t know that, huh?

Bucket List represents the inordinate intellectual privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus. There’s not a ton going on this week as finals are rapidly approaching, but take a break from studying with one of our recommended events. The full list is after the jump.

Recommended

• “Delta Blues: Infrastructure, Empire, and Urbanization in Fragile Landscapes” Tuesday, 6:00 PM, 411 Fayerweather. Professor Ashley Dawson
• “Our Magnetic Universe” Friday, 7:00-9:00 PM, Pupin Hall. Susan Clark

Monday, December 14th

• “Difficult Decisions: The Complexities of Choice in the Real World” 4:00-6:00 PM, Buell Hall. Alessandra Casella, L. A. Paul, Michael Platt
• “Radical Grace: The Role of Art in Response to Present Tragic Circumstances” 6:00-8:00 PM, 101 Jerome Greene Hall. Alain Badiou, Udi Aloni, James Schamus

Tuesday, December 15th

• “Delta Blues: Infrastructure, Empire, and Urbanization in Fragile Landscapes” 6:00 PM, 411 Fayerweather. Professor Ashley Dawson

Thursday, December 17th

• “Is Japan Really Back” 1:00-5:00 PM, 1501 IAB. Victor Cha, Bill Heinrich, Takako Hikotani, Sheila Smith, Gerald L. Curtis 

Friday, December 18th

• “Our Magnetic Universe” 7:00-9:00 PM, Pupin Hall. Susan Clark

Lower Nile via Shutterstock