| The Columns Weekly - Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 |
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Compassion in Action
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| This summer, students working with associate professor of theater Stephanie Sandberg explored the practice of compassion through the eyes of documentarians. |
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| Transportation Expense Reports FAQ |
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| Have questions about completing the new required fields within the university's transportation expense reports? Check out this FAQ on the topic. |
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| Meet a Colleague: Taylor Maxey |
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Meet a Colleague: Taylor Maxey |
| Taylor Maxey serves as the information desk supervisor. Learn more about Taylor in our "Meet a Colleague" feature series. |
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| Answering your Top Social Security Questions |
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| Experts from SageView can answer all of your top Social Security questions during a webinar on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 2 pm. Click here to register and learn answers the the following questions and more: |
- When should I take Social Security?
- How much will I receive?
- Will I pay taxes?
- Can I keep working after taking benefits?
- How does the spousal benefit work?
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| The university partners with SageView, an independent investment advisory firm, to offer personalized financial planning at no cost to you. Patrick Abelon is on campus each month for appointments. Click here for his schedule and appointment-making instructions. Please contact Kim Austin in Human Resources with all of your benefits questions. |
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| This Week's Scene on Campus |
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University Marshal Julie Woodzicka leads the faculty and administrators to Fall Convocation on the Front Lawn.
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| Come Support the Generals! |
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Eight home events grace the schedule for the week ahead.
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| Featured Social Media Site |
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Follow the Office of Inclusion and Engagement through its Instagram account.
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Provost Lecture: Rebecca Benefiel
5:30 p.m. University Chapel
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The second annual Provost's Lecture will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12. Please join us for a pre-lecture reception in Washington Hall at 4:30 p.m. The lecture will follow in the University Chapel at 5:30 p.m.
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Law Faculty Meeting
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Law Community Lounge
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The law faculty meeting will be held from 11-12 in the Law Community Lounge. |
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Department & Program Heads Meeting
4:10 p.m. Hillel 101
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The department and program heads meeting will be held on Sept. 16 at 4:10 p.m. in Hillel 101. |
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Constitution Day Speaker: Elizabeth (Liza) Goitein
5 p.m. Northen Auditorium
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Elizabeth (Liza) Goitein, senior director for the Liberty & National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, will deliver this year’s Constitution Day address titled “Presidential Emergency Powers and the Threat to Democracy.”
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DeLaney Center Reading Club Breakfast
8-9 a.m. The Gin Hotel
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Join us as we discuss an essay by our DeLaney Dialogue presenter, Catarina Passidomo, associate professor of environmental studies. Breakfast will be provided.
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DeLaney Center Dialogue: Catarina Passidomo
Noon Watson Galleries
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Catarina Passidomo, associate professor of environmental studies, will discuss her essay and share observations about “Tomatoes and Southern Racial Realities.” Lunch will be provided.
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Distinguished Professor Lecture: Kish Parella
4 p.m. Lewis Hall Moot Courtroom.
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Kish Parella, Class of 1960 Professor of Ethics and Law, will deliver her endowed professorship lecture “International Law in the Boardroom.”
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Fall Harvest Dinner
4:30-8:30 p.m. Marketplace
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Savor a delicious feast featuring fresh ingredients from our campus garden, local farms and more. Celebrate the season with great food, good company and the best flavors of fall. There will be a special door price of $17 for dinner. |
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Mudd Center Keynote Speaker: Dr. Adjoa Boateng Evans
5-6 p.m. Stackhouse Theater
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Dr. Adjoa Boateng Evans, assistant professor of anesthesiology at Duke University School of Medicine and faculty associate at the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine, will deliver a talk titled "In Critical Condition: A State of the Union on Compassion, Death and Purpose"
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“Afrique en Cirque”
7:30 p.m. Lenfest Center/Keller Theatre
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“Afrique en Cirque” is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, a multidisciplinary artist, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture.
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