Thursday

Securing Russia and the 2014 Olympics

Sufian Zhemukhov, a visiting scholar in Russian and East European Studies, will discuss why Russia is spending $2 billion – double that of most countries – to secure the next Winter Olympics.
1957 E St., Suite 412 – 4 to 5 p.m.

Women and Gender Equality in Politics: Cambodia, East Timor, Vietnam

Join social poverty and gender specialist Endah Agustiana for a discussion on political gender progress and women’s leadership in Parliament and local levels of government.
1957 E St., Room 602 – 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Friday

Lunch seminar with Ben Tilghman

The seminar will honor and review Ben Tilghman’s research on the art of medieval Europe and his paper, ‘The Enigmatic Nature of Things.’
Rome Hall, Room 771 – 12 p.m.

Saturday

Jeanne Robertson at Lisner

Outback Concerts features Jeanne Robertson, humorist and author, to entertain
the crowd Saturday. $34.50
for students.
Lisner Auditorium – 8 p.m.