Events Calendar 11/17
Friday, November 17, 2023
Biology Seminar: Dr. Erin Meyer (12pm to 1pm @ Biology, Biology 19)
“ReShark: bridging across cultures and disciplines to exchange knowledge and recover threatened sharks and rays”
ReShark is a global collective of aquariums and zoos, non-government organizations, academic institutions, governments, and local communities working to recover threatened sharks and rays. The program successfully launched the first project, Stegostoma tigrinum Augmentation and Recovery, including training our first cohort of aquarists, co-designing and building two shark nurseries in Raja Ampat Indonesia, conducting a population viability analysis, developing a husbandry manual, and securing all the necessary permits. The program shipped our first eggs in 2022 and released our first pups in January of 2023. ReShark is now moving forward to formalize its governance structure and strategically consider candidate species for new projects. Harnessing the unique husbandry and public engagement capacity of the aquarium and zoo community, this collective hopes to successfully ReShark our ocean for the benefit of sharks and rays, aquatic ecosystems, and the coastal communities that depend on them.
Erin Meyer is Seattle Aquarium’s Vice President of Conservation Programs and Partnerships where she directs the on-the-ground conservation programming across three focal areas: science, policy, and sustainability.
Exhibition: Jesse Murry: Rising (12pm to 5pm @ Cooley Art Gallery)
Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, in partnership with Converge 45: Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship.Nestled in the Reed library, always free and open to the public.The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College and Converge 45 are proud to present Jesse Murry: Rising—the first west coast showing of the poetic landscapes of American painter, poet, and art critic Jesse Murry (1948–1993).
The exhibition is curated by renowned American painter Lisa Yuskavage, and 2022 Kennedy Scholar Jarrett Earnest, and is part of Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship—Converge curator Christian Viveros-Faune’s city-wide initiative. The exhibition is organized for the Cooley by curator Stephanie Snyder and Converge artistic director Derek Franklin.
Jesse Murry: Rising presents a group of the artist’s oil paintings created between 1988 and 1993, the last five years of Murry’s life, when he was confronted with the reality of his impending mortality from AIDS-related illness. The works testify to Murry’s lifelong belief in the capacity of painting to hold the complexity of human meaning—at the meeting of a material fact and a location within the mind.
Hear Our Voices: Student Book Club with Radhika Natarajan (1pm to 2pm @ Library, North Reference Room (Main Floor))
Join author Radhika Natarajan (History, Humanities, and CRES) and Library staff for a discussion of Hear Our Voices, a new history of the British Empire. Geared toward young readers, Hear Our Voices features the illustrated histories of 20 real figures who challenged the British Empire and whose perspectives were often ignored, overlooked or sidelined. Together we will unpack anti-imperial themes of the book and analyze the importance of showcasing marginalized histories.
A limited number of free copies of Hear Our Voices are available. Sign up here.
Snacks and beverages provided. All are welcome!
Taiwan Intensive Summer Language Program Info Session (4:30pm to 5:30pm @ Prexy, Prexy Living Room)
American Councils hosts several intensive study abroad opportunities for students who have completed two semesters of Mandarin Chinese at the university level. The Taiwan Intensive Summer Language Program (TISLP) focuses on providing students from across the country with large language proficiency gains in Mandarin Chinese through classes hosted at several universities in the cities of Tainan, Taipei, and Hsinchu. The program is built to enable and enhance cross-cultural understanding and immersion through small group language instruction, host family stays, and cultural excursions.
At this info session Reed students can not only learn about the details of the program itself, as well as the ins and outs of the application process and scholarship opportunities from Summer 2023 participant Holden Curtin (’24). To RSVP, please register via Handshake.
A Cozy Open Mic Night (7pm to 9pm @ Chapel)
Join the Student Engagement Program Board for a cozy open mic night featuring warm fall drinks and desserts! Support your fellow Reedies who may perform original music, poetry, etc. All are welcome to perform! Sign-up begins at 6:30pm.
Machinal (7:30pm @ Performing Arts Building, Diver Studio Theatre)
Sophie Treadwell’s 1928 Expressionist Drama, Machinal, gives us a glimpse of the emotional interiority of a trapped young woman. As the broken cog in a capitalist and patriarchal machine, she searches desperately for meaning, love, and space to breathe. What lengths will she go to break free from the machine?
Content Warning: sexism, racism, abusive relationships, postpartum depression, murder.
Performed by arrangement with Nick Hern Books. Directed by Jenna Tamini.
Tickets required. Purchase tickets here.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Exhibition: Jesse Murry: Rising (12pm to 5pm @ Cooley Art Gallery)
Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, in partnership with Converge 45: Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship.Nestled in the Reed library, always free and open to the public.The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College and Converge 45 are proud to present Jesse Murry: Rising—the first west coast showing of the poetic landscapes of American painter, poet, and art critic Jesse Murry (1948–1993).
The exhibition is curated by renowned American painter Lisa Yuskavage, and 2022 Kennedy Scholar Jarrett Earnest, and is part of Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship—Converge curator Christian Viveros-Faune’s city-wide initiative. The exhibition is organized for the Cooley by curator Stephanie Snyder and Converge artistic director Derek Franklin.
Jesse Murry: Rising presents a group of the artist’s oil paintings created between 1988 and 1993, the last five years of Murry’s life, when he was confronted with the reality of his impending mortality from AIDS-related illness. The works testify to Murry’s lifelong belief in the capacity of painting to hold the complexity of human meaning—at the meeting of a material fact and a location within the mind.
Machinal (7:30pm @ Performing Arts Building, Diver Studio Theatre)
Sophie Treadwell’s 1928 Expressionist Drama, Machinal, gives us a glimpse of the emotional interiority of a trapped young woman. As the broken cog in a capitalist and patriarchal machine, she searches desperately for meaning, love, and space to breathe. What lengths will she go to break free from the machine?
Content Warning: sexism, racism, abusive relationships, postpartum depression, murder.
Performed by arrangement with Nick Hern Books. Directed by Jenna Tamini.
Tickets required. Purchase tickets here.
SHARE Lounge (10pm to 1am @ Winch, Winch Commons)
SHARE Lounges are a friendly, safe, and relatively quiet alternative gathering space for your weekend social. We are substance-free, and offer tea, snacks, safer sex supplies, and entertainment like games, music, and crafts! It is staffed by the Night Owls and our Peer Advocates, two groups under the SHARE umbrella, together fostering a culture of consent, support for survivors, and reducing harm on campus. Learn more about us on our webpage!
This a chill space for people to 1) hang out if they don’t want to be around substances, 2) take a breather and collect themselves an event on campus becomes uncomfortable, and 3) seek out SHARE resources after an experience of interpersonal violence, or other mental and physical heath support needs.
Portland Chamber Orchestra: Starburst (7:30pm @ Kaul Auditorium)
Portland Chamber Orchestra Concert*Please contact the organization directly for ticketing and event questions. Their number is 503-771-3250
Maggie Carter, double bass Yaacov Bergman, conductorProgram: Jessie Montgomery, Starburst Giovanni Bottesini, Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra John Duncan, Solemn - from “Three Proclamations” (World premiere) Max Bruch, Kol Nidrei with Maggie Carter, Double Bass Dvorak, Serenade for String Orchestra
Purchase tickets here About Maggie 17-year-old double bassist Maggie Carter is passionate about sharing the power and beauty of music with her audiences and bringing the unexplored sonority of the double bass as a solo instrument into the spotlight. She first because enamored with the double bass at the age of four, received her first instrument at age nine, and currently studies with Jordan Anderson and Braizahn Jones. Her competition successes include first prize at the 2019 International Society of Bassists 14-and-under Solo Competition, the 2020 Oregon Mozart Players Young Soloists Competition, and the 2021 Oregon ASTA Solo Competition, as well as runner-up in the 2019 and 2021 PYP Concerto Competition. Maggie was also honored to be selected as All Classical Portland’s 2022 Young Artist in Residence, a pivotal experience which allowed her to reach a wider audience and mature her artistic goals.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Exhibition: Jesse Murry: Rising (12pm to 5pm @ Cooley Art Gallery)
Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, in partnership with Converge 45: Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship.Nestled in the Reed library, always free and open to the public.The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College and Converge 45 are proud to present Jesse Murry: Rising—the first west coast showing of the poetic landscapes of American painter, poet, and art critic Jesse Murry (1948–1993).
The exhibition is curated by renowned American painter Lisa Yuskavage, and 2022 Kennedy Scholar Jarrett Earnest, and is part of Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship—Converge curator Christian Viveros-Faune’s city-wide initiative. The exhibition is organized for the Cooley by curator Stephanie Snyder and Converge artistic director Derek Franklin.
Jesse Murry: Rising presents a group of the artist’s oil paintings created between 1988 and 1993, the last five years of Murry’s life, when he was confronted with the reality of his impending mortality from AIDS-related illness. The works testify to Murry’s lifelong belief in the capacity of painting to hold the complexity of human meaning—at the meeting of a material fact and a location within the mind.
Tea Party (12pm to 2pm @ Student Union)
Join the Gray Fund team for a cottage core-style tea party! Enjoy assorted savory and sweet treats, tea sandwiches, strawberry cake, tarts, and more! Giveaways and relaxing activities will be available. Click here to enter the lottery by Monday, 11/13 at 5pm.
Come meet your fellow Boston-area alumni! (5pm @ Charles River Speedway)
Please join us at the Charles River Speedway at 3pm on Sunday, November 19. This is our annual event to welcome new alumni to the area, so we hope you will join us (no matter what your graduation year!) to celebrate the joy of Reed. You can meet local alumni, have a drink and some food on Reed, and tell us about what brought you to Boston. Please RSVP so we know how much space to save by emailing gray@alumni.reed.edu. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Peer Career Drop-in Advising (6pm to 8pm @ Aspen Multipurpose Room)
Do you have questions about job searching, fellowships, or career development? Do you need feedback on a resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn page? Join our Peer Career Advisors (PCA), a group of current Reedies who are experts in supporting you with your career exploration, for drop-in advising. No need to make an appointment; stop by Aspen Multi-Purpose room to chat with a PCA between Sunday and Thursday from 6-8pm.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Peer Career Drop-in Advising (6pm to 8pm @ Aspen Multipurpose Room)
Do you have questions about job searching, fellowships, or career development? Do you need feedback on a resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn page? Join our Peer Career Advisors (PCA), a group of current Reedies who are experts in supporting you with your career exploration, for drop-in advising. No need to make an appointment; stop by Aspen Multi-Purpose room to chat with a PCA between Sunday and Thursday from 6-8pm.
Seasonal Affective Disorder Tabling (11:30am to 1pm @ Gray Campus Center, Patio)
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the time change and the change in seasons? In the Pacific Northwest it is common to have issues with Seasonal Affective Disorder, aka SAD. Come stop by the HCC table in front of Gray Commons on 11/20 from 11:30-1PM to learn more about how to handle the impacts of Oregon’s gray weather and enter to win a “happy” lamp!
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Peer Career Drop-in Advising (6pm to 8pm @ Aspen Multipurpose Room)
Do you have questions about job searching, fellowships, or career development? Do you need feedback on a resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn page? Join our Peer Career Advisors (PCA), a group of current Reedies who are experts in supporting you with your career exploration, for drop-in advising. No need to make an appointment; stop by Aspen Multi-Purpose room to chat with a PCA between Sunday and Thursday from 6-8pm.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Peer Career Drop-in Advising (6pm to 8pm @ Aspen Multipurpose Room)
Do you have questions about job searching, fellowships, or career development? Do you need feedback on a resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn page? Join our Peer Career Advisors (PCA), a group of current Reedies who are experts in supporting you with your career exploration, for drop-in advising. No need to make an appointment; stop by Aspen Multi-Purpose room to chat with a PCA between Sunday and Thursday from 6-8pm.
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Exhibition: Jesse Murry: Rising (12pm to 5pm @ Cooley Art Gallery)
Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, in partnership with Converge 45: Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship.Nestled in the Reed library, always free and open to the public.The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College and Converge 45 are proud to present Jesse Murry: Rising—the first west coast showing of the poetic landscapes of American painter, poet, and art critic Jesse Murry (1948–1993).
The exhibition is curated by renowned American painter Lisa Yuskavage, and 2022 Kennedy Scholar Jarrett Earnest, and is part of Social Forms: Art as Global Citizenship—Converge curator Christian Viveros-Faune’s city-wide initiative. The exhibition is organized for the Cooley by curator Stephanie Snyder and Converge artistic director Derek Franklin.
Jesse Murry: Rising presents a group of the artist’s oil paintings created between 1988 and 1993, the last five years of Murry’s life, when he was confronted with the reality of his impending mortality from AIDS-related illness. The works testify to Murry’s lifelong belief in the capacity of painting to hold the complexity of human meaning—at the meeting of a material fact and a location within the mind.