This week, you can study niche foreign politics, explore chakras, or paint a portrait.

Here at Bwog, we do our best to bring your attention to important guest lecturers and special events on campus. If you have a correction or addition, let us know in the comments or email events@bwog.com.

Student Spotlight:

Conversation with President and CEO of the World Monuments Fund

  • Monday, March 3, 7 pm, Buell Hall, Maison Française.
  • Join the French Cultural Society for a discussion with Bénédicte de Montlaur, the president and CEO of the World Monuments Fund. The event will include a discussion and Q&A on the climate crisis, diplomacy, and culture.
  • Register here.

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The Ceaseless Fight for a More Decent World

  • Monday, March 3, 6 to 7:30 pm, Pulitzer Hall, Lecture Hall.
  • Author and human rights activist Kenneth Roth will be hosting a conversation discussing the future effectiveness of human rights movements amid political strife, economic inequality, and the climate crisis.
  • Register here.

The Future is Fireproof: Putting Out Fires In the American Past

  • Tuesday, March 4, 11:45 am to 1 pm, Allan Rosenfield Building, Room 532AB.
  • Tune in to New York Times Best-Selling Historian Daniel Immerwahr’s talk on the history (and future) of mega-fires in the United States. Free lunch included!
  • No registration required.

“Iqbal what?” Cases of Mistaken Identity in Sa’adat Hasan Manto and Khushwant Singh

  • Wednesday, March 5, 5 pm, Sulzberger Tower North (17th floor).
  • Writer and academic Aliya Ram will be giving the lecture as part of the Barnard English Department’s “Global Anglophone Literatures Now” lecture series.
  • No registration required.

Sound Bath Meditation Series

  • Friday, March 7, 8:45 to 9:15 am, Online.
  • Take a break from studying to relax at this weekly event. You can enjoy soothing frequencies and explore different chakras, reaching meditation and restorative healing.
  • Register here.

Painting with Strangers: A Paint Night Social

  • Friday, March 7, 7 to 9 pm, Low Library, Rotunda.
  • Make new friends AND a beautiful artwork! University Life is hosting a paint night featuring paint supplies, an instructor, snacks, and mocktails. Warning: seating will be random to ensure true socializing.
  • Register here.

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