Witches, Shapeshifters, and the Law in 19th-Century Sierra Leone\u00a0<\/b>\u2014<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Trina Leah Hogg<\/strong>, Assistant Professor in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religion, will discuss the intense debates over legal jurisdiction prompted by encounters between British imperialists and indigenous African legal practices dealing with the \u201cHuman Leopard Society\u201d and other alleged supernatural deviants\u2014witches, shapeshifters, and malevolent medicine men\u2014in colonial-era Sierra Leone.\u00a04 p.m.<\/a><\/b>, The Center for the Humanities, Autzen House, 811 SW Jefferson Ave.<\/b><\/p>\n The OSU Festival of Voices Gala Concer<\/b>t<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>7 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0at the LaSells Stewart Center.<\/strong> Admission is free.<\/p>\n Biodiversity and the History of Scientific Environments<\/b><\/span>\u00a0\u2014<\/span> This workshop brings together scholars from environmental history, historical geography, and the history of science to analyze how scientific spaces were used and reconfigured during long-term research. The talks examine disciplines including horticulture, ecology, and astronomy, and sites across the globe ranging from seascapes to observatories, and from gardens to woods.\u00a0<\/span>9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Memorial Union, Journey Room 105. <\/b><\/span>Lightly catered.<\/span><\/p>\n Ecologies of Science and Story: Perspectives on Communicating Yellowstone\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b>Documentary film producer David Baker<\/strong> (\u201cSaving Atlantis\u201d) will preview his new project, \u201cSecond Warning.\u201d; Scientist\u00a0Robert Beschta<\/strong>\u00a0will discuss his work uncovering the trophic cascade that resulted from reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone; Environmental journalist\u00a0Ben Goldfarb\u00a0<\/strong>considers the beaver\u2019s unsung role in popular narratives of the trophic cascade; and Rhetoric scholar\u00a0Chelsea Graham<\/b>\u00a0reveals how steam plays a surprising, critical role in communicating Yellowstone. 2 p.m., Memorial Union<\/a> Asian\/Pacific American Room.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Bridging the Divide: Nature, Science, and Politics on the Korean Peninsula\u00a0<\/b>\u2014<\/span><\/span> Film Screening\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 “<\/span><\/span>Dominion”<\/b>\u00a0is a feature-length documentary. By exploring six primary facets of our interaction with animals – companion animals, wildlife, scientific research, entertainment, clothing and food – the film will question the morality and validity of our dominion over the animal kingdom.Through the use of drones, hidden & handheld cameras, the film exposes the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture.\u00a06 p.m., Milam 318.<\/b><\/p>\n The Critical Questions Lecture Series <\/b>\u2014 “After Shock: From Punk to Pornetration to ‘Let\u2019s be Facebook Friendz!!'”, a talk by Professor Dick Hebdige<\/strong>. Hebdige is a cultural critic who has published widely on contemporary social movements, art, design and media, popular music and the politics of insubordination. His publications include three books: “Subculture: The Meaning of Style,” “Cut \u2018n\u2019 mix: Culture, Identity and Caribbean Music” and “Hiding in the Light: On Images and Things.” He will read at the Learning Innovation Center, Room 210\u00a0<\/strong>at 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n LBJ, The Great Society, and the 1960s<\/strong> \u2014 A Conversation with Presidential Historian and ABC Analyst Mark K. Updegrove<\/strong>. Updegrove is the president and CEO of the LBJ Foundation and serves as Presidential Historian for ABC News. He is the author of four books on the presidency, and has written for The New York Times, The Hill, Politico, The Daily Beast, Time, Parade, and National Geographic, and has conducted exclusive interviews with five U.S. presidents. 7 p.m., The LaSells Stewart Center.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Reading & Book Launch<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide<\/strong> by\u00a0Grace Ji-Sun Kim<\/strong>, Earlham School of Religion &\u00a0Susan M. Shaw<\/strong>, Oregon State University. “Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide” is a pioneering exploration of the usefulness of intersectionality for analyzing in new and compelling ways the field of theology and disrupting its Eurocentric and phallocentric logics.\u00a04 p.m.,\u00a0Asian & Pacific Cultural Center.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Music \u00e0 la Carte<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Featuring\u00a0<\/span>Ann Kosanovic Brown<\/strong> (bassoon), Carol Robe<\/strong> (clarinet) and Alex Lancaster<\/strong> (piano). 12 p.m., Memorial Union Lounge.<\/strong><\/p>\n NCA@OSU\u00a0\u2014 <\/span><\/b>S<\/span>peech Communication\u2019s second colloquium of the year takes place from 4 – 5 p.m.<\/strong> in STAG113<\/strong>. This panel will preview three different talks that speech communication scholars (Drs. Shannon Cruz, Colin Hesse,<\/strong> and Gregg Walker<\/strong>) will be delivering at the National Communication Association conference in Salt Lake City the following week. Topics will range from risk perception and fish consumption from contaminated watersheds, to the effects of pornography on close relationships, and the relationship between climate policy and climate practice across human dimensions of culture, communication, conflict, and collaboration. Open to the public. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Questions can be directed to Chelsea Graham at\u00a0Chelsea.graham@oregonstate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Surprising, Secret Lives Of Beavers And Why They Matter<\/b> \u2014\u00a0<\/span>Learn about one of the world’s most influential species from award-winning environmental writer\u00a0Ben Goldfarb<\/a>, author of “Eager: The Surprising, Secret Lives of Beavers and Why They Matter.<\/a>” In this talk, Goldfarb reveals the beaver’s profound role in shaping America’s past and the critical role they must play in our future. Come discover how beavers can help fight drought, flooding, wildfire, bio-diversity extinction, and the ravages of climate change. For more information, contact Tim Jensen at\u00a0tim.jensen@oregonstate.edu<\/a> or call 541-737-1344.\u00a0The talk will take place at 7 p.m., CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Willamette Room.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Steinway Piano Concert Series<\/b>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents Luk\u00e1s Vondr\u00e1ceck at 4 p.m.<\/strong> in the LaSells Stewart Center<\/strong>. For tickets and information, go to: http:\/\/www.corvallispiano.org<\/a> .<\/p>\n First Meal: A Talk by Artist and Professor Julie Green\u00a0\u2014 <\/span><\/b>Green will discuss her new series of paintings that illustrate exonerees\u2019 first meals on the outside, after release from prison. With \u201cFirst Meal,\u201d developed in collaboration with the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University\u2019s Pritzker School of Law, Green hopes to spark conversations about the uses, abuses, and inequities of our criminal justice system. Monday, November 5, 4 p.m.,<\/b><\/a> The Center for the Humanities, Autzen House, 811 SW Jefferson Ave.<\/b><\/p>\n OSU International Film Festival<\/strong> \u2014 <\/span>J<\/span>oin us in celebrating the Oregon State University International Film Festival, organized and hosted by the School of Language, Culture, and Society in partnership with the School of Writing, Literature, and Film. Founded in 2009, the annual festival showcases different perspectives in contemporary filmmaking from around the world. November 5-11<\/strong>, all screenings take place at 7 p.m., The Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th Street.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The OSU Center for the Humanities<\/strong> is now accepting applications for 2019-2020 research fellowships. Information about awards, application forms, and instructions are available online.<\/a> The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, November 9<\/b>. Two drop-in info sessions will be held at the Autzen House. Come by with any questions on Tuesday, October 23, 2 – 4 p.m.<\/b> or Tuesday, October 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m<\/b>.<\/p>\n Assistant Professor of English and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Elizabeth Sheehan\u00a0<\/strong>published “Modernism \u00e0 la Mode: Fiction and the Ends of Literature<\/a>” (Cornell University Press), which argues\u00a0that fashion describes the limits and possibilities for modernist aesthetic and political transformation, which continue to shape contemporary accounts of the uses of literature and literary criticism.<\/p>\n Anthropology Assistant Professor\u00a0Emily Yates-Doerr<\/strong>\u00a0published an article and photo essay<\/a> about the US government’s role in Guatemalan migration in the open-access magazine, “Sapiens.”<\/p>\n Coordinator of Contemporary Music and Research Dana Reason<\/b> performed the audio-visual work “Interiorities” with Tony Award nominated projectionist Sven Ortel and interactive computer-music technologist Bruce Pennycook on September 20 at the University of Texas at Austin.<\/p>\n Coordinator of Music Technology Jason Fick <\/b>was an invited presenter at “The Promise and the Peril of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics” symposium held at OSU on October 23. Fick featured his interactive computer music compositions “Kerosene,” “Join” and “TransFantasies” at the symposium innovation fair.<\/p>\n Instructor of Music Ryan Biesack <\/b>performed on October 18 at the Downward Dog Caf\u00e9 in Corvallis with Jazz Trio BMW. In addition to Biesack on drums, the ensemble features Steve Willis on guitar and Ben Mutschler on tenor saxophone. The trio performed a wide range of original music by Biesack, Mutschler, Joe Lovanno, Ornette Coleman, Thelonius Monk and John Scofield.<\/p>\n Assistant Professor of Philosophy\u00a0Stephanie Jenkins\u00a0<\/b>received a mention in the “Gazette Times” and “Center for Digital Education” highlighting OSU\u2019s recent robotics conference.<\/p>\n On October 24, Kerry Skarbakka<\/b>, assistant professor of photography, presented a workshop, \u201cProfessional Practices for Working Artists,\u201d at the Corvallis Art Center through the Artist Accelerator Program.<\/a><\/p>\n On November 1, Instructor of Art\u00a0John Whitten<\/b> will have a First Thursday opening for his solo show \u201cStochastic Resonance\u201d\u00a0at the Charles Hartman Fine Art Gallery<\/a> in Portland.<\/p>\n Reverence<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<\/b>As part of OSU150\u2019s anniversary celebration,\u00a0The Little Gallery<\/strong>\u00a0proudly presents \u201cReverence,\u201d an exhibition showing a selection of works from\u00a0Ka\u2019ila Farrell-Smith<\/strong>,\u00a0Natalie Ball<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Rick Bartow<\/strong>.\u00a0210 Kidder Hall<\/strong>, runs through\u00a0December 13.<\/strong><\/p>\nTuesday, Oct. 30<\/h3>\n
\nDr. Lisa M. Brady<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is Professor of Environmental History and U.S. History at Boise State University. Her research focuses on war and environment. Her lecture will be the closing keynote address for the Biodiversity and the History of Scientific Environments day-long workshop.\u00a0<\/span>4 p.m. Memorial Union, Journey Room 105.\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0Lightly catered.<\/span><\/p>\nThursday, Nov. 1<\/h3>\n
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