NU@Noon

NU@Noon provides a broad range of educational and intellectual activities for retired, semi-retired and other adult participants. This educational series offers alumni the chance to learn and embrace the knowledge of the University’s award-winning faculty, community leaders and industry pundits.

Fall 2009 NU@Noon Program Schedule:
(Spring schedule coming soon!)

Education on the Road: Cape Cod Highland Light & Highland House Museum Tour

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
10:30 a.m.
Bus departs from the Burlington campus at 7:30 a.m.

Cape Cod Highland Light & Highland House Museum
Truro, MA

$54 per person with bus transportation.
$28 per person without bus transportation.

This program is co-sponsored with the Cape Cod Alumni Chapter

Take a guided tour of the oldest and, at one point, most powerful lighthouse on the Atlantic Coast. You will learn about the lighthouse’s place in history and the importance of its keeper’s job through the centuries. The museum provides a window into the past, from the time of the Pamet Native Americans to the early days of the 20th century, with artifacts including harpoons, primitive toys, and a pirate’s chest taking you on a journey through old Cape Cod.

Lunch will be served at the nearby Whitman House Restaurant. Bus transportation will be provided from and to the Burlington campus.

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Middle East Today Series I: American Presidents in Arabic Language and Culture

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
12:00 p.m.
Burlington Campus

$5 per person

Shakir Mustafa, Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Modern Languages, College of Arts and Sciences

Discover the meaning of the Arabic readings and cyber media “texts” regarding the three most recent Presidents of the United States: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. The discussion will focus on how U.S. administrations are perceived through the language and imagery of Arab culture.

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Middle East Today Series II: The Diversity and Complexity of Politics in the Middle East

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
12:00 p.m.
Burlington Campus

$5 per person

Denis Sullivan, Professor, Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences; Director of International Affairs Program; Director of the Middle East Center for Peace, Culture & Development

The Middle East is not a geographic region so much as it is a politically defined region, with more than two dozen countries creating a web of complexity and diversity. Professor Denis Sullivan will take a look at Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Palestine and compare them with other countries, cultures, and societies, while also discussing America’s important and ever-changing role in the region.

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Middle East Today Series III: Islam and Gender Politics

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
12:00 p.m.
Burlington Campus

$5 per person

Berna Turam, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, and Department of International Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences

The religion and culture of Islam has been debated by “defenders” and “offenders” for centuries. However, there does seem to be predominant agreement about the patriarchal tendencies of Muslim politics and its suppression, discrimination, and segregation of women. Professor Berna Turam will introduce the perspectives and voices of different groups of Muslim women to emphasize how they negotiate the terms of gender politics in the Muslim world.

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The Future of Print News

Wednesday, October 14 , 2009
12:00 p.m.

Alumni Center
716 Columbus Avenue, 6th Floor
Boston, MA

$14 per person

William Kirtz, Associate Professor, School of Journalism, College of Arts and Sciences

As newspapers such as the Boston Globe and San Francisco Chronicle face increasingly challenging economic hurdles, the question remains: how and will they survive? Professor William Kirtz will examine the future of traditional media and how Northeastern is equipping journalists to handle the landscape of new media.

Lunch and parking will be provided.

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Chasing Baseball Dreams on the Cape

Thursday, October 22, 2009
10:30 a.m. – Tour
12:00 p.m. – Lunch & Lecture

Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame and Museum
397 Main Street
Hyannis, MA

$28 per person

This program is co-sponsored with the Cape Cod Alumni Chapter

Peter Scarafile, BHS’74, Vice President of the Cape Cod Hyannis Mets, and Judy Walden Scarafile, President of the Cape Cod Baseball League

Take a self-guided tour of the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame and Museum, located at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, and view the plaques of inductees and memorabilia from each of the league’s 10 teams. Following the tour, enjoy a lecture with alumnus Peter Scarafile and Judy Walden Scarafile as they discuss the culture and recruitment of players, the connection between the Cape Cod league and the major leagues, and the economic effect the league has had on the Cape.

Lunch and lecture will be held at the nearby Alberto’s Ristorante.

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A Political Science Perspective on the Battle Over Health Care Reform

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
12:00 p.m.
Burlington Campus

$5 per person

David Rochefort, Distinguished Professor, Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences

President Obama is calling for a long-overdue reform of the U.S. health care system, but there are no simple legislative solutions to this hot-button issue. Professor David Rochefort will address many of the questions surrounding health care reform from a political science perspective. Drawing on frameworks, concepts, and research findings from the academic discipline most concerned with the public policy process, he will examine the twists and turns of health care reform and its implications for the state of our American democracy.

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Combating Crime: How Local Law Enforcement Agencies Keep Neighborhoods Safe?

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
12:00 p.m.
Burlington Campus

$5 per person

Peter Manning, Elmer V.H. and Eileen M. Brooks Trustee Professor, College of Criminal Justice

Crime mapping has been used by police to identify clusters of crime since the early part of the 20th century. Since then, technological innovations and programming have improved police capacity to prevent and reduce crime in major metropolitan areas like New York City and Boston. Professor Peter Manning will discuss the history and importance of crime mapping and analysis, and how these technologies contribute to preventing and solving crimes and making communities safer.

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Education on the Road: Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design Tour

Thursday, November 19, 2009
10:15 a.m.
Bus departs from the Burlington campus at 8:00 a.m.

Museum of Art,
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

$56 per person with bus transportation.
$32 per person without bus transportation.

This program is co-sponsored with the Rhode Island Alumni Chapter

The Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design is the state’s leading museum of fine and decorative art, housing a collection of 84,000 objects of international significance. Its collection provides an interpretation of art and design from diverse cultures ranging from ancient times to the present, and attendees will find a wide range of offerings.

Lunch will be served at the nearby Parkside restaurant. Bus transportation will be provided from and to the Burlington campus. Limited space available.

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Contact Reja Gamble with any questions.

A Premiere at Henderson House—with Dance!

Thursday, December 10, 2009
12:00 p.m.

Henderson House
Weston, MA

$35 per person

Allen Feinstein, Associate Academic Specialist, Music Department, College of Arts and Sciences; Director of Northeastern University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band

Composer Allen Feinstein will discuss the genesis and evolution of Three Dances, a playful and dramatic chamber work for oboe, bassoon, and piano which will be performed for the first time at this event. Professor Feinstein’s compositions have been featured at previous Henderson House events, including his award-winning Concerto for Euphonium with Adam Frey, and his Red Shoes Concerto with Sandy Cameron.

Lunch will also be served at the Henderson House. Limited space available.

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Registration

Registering for NU@Noon is easy. Simply register online.

$5 of your total registration fee will benefit The Northeastern Fund.