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Imagining New Eurasia
Kyong Park will talk about Imagining New Eurasia, a multi-year project to research and visualize the historical precedents and contemporary reconstruction of the continent as a union of Europe and Asia.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/imagining-new-eurasiaTibetan Journey from Theocracy to Democracy
A former representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Mr. Samdup will talk about Tibet’s journey to democracy and the hard work of peacemaking.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/tibetan-journey-from-theocracy-to-democracyGlobalism in the Contemporary Museum: The Case of 'Colonial' Latin American Art
A leading curator in Latin America art, Dr. Lobis will address the place of colonial Latin American art in the encyclopedic art museum and explore the opportunities and challenges related to its interpretation in this c…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/globalism-in-contemporary-museum-case-of-colonial-latin-american-artWahhabi Doctrine and Global Conflict
Michael Sells will offer a critical overview of the role of the Wahhabi (Saudi Salafi) doctrine within Saudi Arabia, within the Saudi-American relationship, and across the wider, global arena.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/wahhabi-doctrine-and-global-conflictAn Evening with Frank Bidart
Frank Bidart will read from his numerous collections of poetry, including the recent, highly acclaimed Metaphysical Dog.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/evening-with-frank-bidartAnonymous Soldiers: The Struggle for Israel, 1917-1947
Drawing from his recent book, Professor Hoffman wil chronicle the battles between Jews, Arabs, and the British that led to the creation of Israel.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/anonymous-soldiers-struggle-for-israel-1917-1947The Rise of China's Universities: A Threat to the American Liberal Arts Model?
An expert on China, Professor Perry will address whether the concerted and rapid rise in the global education rankings of leading Chinese universities poses a credible challenge to the American liberal arts model or whe…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/rise-of-chinas-universities-threat-to-american-liberal-arts-modelThe HAZE: A Solo Play
A tragicomedy about one woman’s attempt to seek the truth after her sexual assault and rape kit was mishandled by law enforcement in San Francisco.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/haze-solo-playSenior Piano Recital: Works of Beethoven, Liszt, Scriabin, and Shchedrin
An evening of classical piano masterpieces performed by a graduating CMCer.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/senior-piano-recital-works-of-beethoven-liszt-scriabin-and-shchedrinInside the Mexican Suitcase: The Rediscovered Negatives of the Spanish Civil War by Capa, Chim and Taro
Embodying transformational art, tragic history, and a good mystery, the Mexican Suitcase provides a uniquely rich view of the Spanish Civil War.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/inside-mexican-suitcase-rediscovered-negatives-of-spanish-civil-war-by-capa-chim-and-taro