Past Events

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Program

'Metabolism of Global Cities: London, Manchester, Chicago.' A guest lecture by Harriet Friedmann.

The history of cities can be seen through the metaphor of metabolism -- the conversion of energy from outside an organism into its life-sustaining processes.

9 Apr 2018, 19:00

Via Pietro Roselli, 16

Harry Shindler presents Altamarea Film's documentary 'My War Is Not Over'

The simple and extraordinary story of Harry Shindler, a soldier who landed in 1944 in Anzio with the British army and who today, at the age of 96, spends his life hunting for the unresolved stories of the men who fell in Italy, has become a film.听

5 Apr 2018, 19:00

Via Pietro Roselli, 16

鈥淏ehind the Algorithm鈥�, with Dr. Jakob Svensson

What is an algorithm?

5 Apr 2018, 17:15

Via Pietro Roselli, 16

A conversation with Tom Campbell, former director of the New York Met.

This is a rare and privileged opportunity to meet and converse with two of the world's leading (former) museum directors.

3 Apr 2018, 19:00

Via Pietro Roselli, 16

A Multitude of Voices: Writing for Creativity, Analysis, and Communication

Strong writing skills can be a key selling point for employment, and for many of us, writing is a way of understanding the world and getting our own unique perspectives 鈥渙ut there鈥�. Chelsea will talk about how to hone your craft, especially how to expand and deploy your arsenal of tones and styles. Finally, she鈥檒l give a few tips on preparing for a career in writing, and landing the job you want.

29 Mar 2018, 19:00

Via Pietro Roselli, 16