Cherokee musician
Tonight Cherokee singer and songwriter Michael Jacobs will be performing at 7 p.m. Attendance is free. Email Leo Begay at lbegay@du.edu for information and location.
Environmental speakers
Tonight at 7 p.m. in the Newman Center, Bridges to the Future will host a keynote address featuring Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus, Managing Partners of Environics and The Breakthrough Institute. Titled “The Death of Environmentalism and the Birth of New Aspirational Politics,” the event is free and open to the public. Contact Carole Burgess at cburgess@du.edu with questions.
Alzheimer’s book talk
Tonight at 7 p.m. in the Newman Cetner, David Shenk, author of “The Forgetting: Alzheimer’s Portrait of an Epidemic,” a highly acclaimed book and PBS documentary, will speak about the historical aspects of this devastating disease. Shenk also uses genetics psychology and biology to explain the tragedy faced by people slowly robbed of their cognitive abilities. Obtain tickets free of charge by RSVPing online @ www.alzco.org or call 303-813-1669.
Terrorism protection
Tonight at 7 p.m. in Boettcher Auditorium, the Rocky Mountain Center for Homeland Defense/Security invites all members of the community to attend a free talk in the series “Meeting Terrorism’s Challenges: Identity Theft, Cybercrime and Terrorism.” This panel discussion is designed to inform individuals, families and businesses how the modern information age has brought to our doorstep threats that barely existed a decade ago, how we can protect ourselves from such activities, and what are the implications when considering terrorism. Panelists include John Suthers, Colorado’s attorney general, R. Thurimella, professor of Computer Science (DU), and cybercrime expert from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This forum will be moderated by Prof. Rahmat Shoureshi, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (DU). Check www.rmchd.org for more information.
Night book discussion
Tomorrow at 9 p.m. in Jazzman’s CafCB), in honor of Holocaust Awareness Week, the Holocaust Awareness Institute at the Center for Judaic Studies, Partners in Learning and the Pioneer Leadership Program will host a discussion of Elie Wiesel’s memoir Night. First published in 1958, Night is widely recognized as a masterpiece. In eloquent, unflinching scenes, Night recalls Wiesel’s survival as a teenager in Nazi death camps. For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Holocaust, or of the nature of humanity itself, copies of Night are available on loan from the Holocaust Awareness Institute, located in Sturm Hall 157. Additional copies are available through Penrose Library. With any questions or to RSVP, call 303.871.3013 or email aberkow3@du.edu.
Confessions of an Economic Hitman
Thursday 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Davis Auditorium in Sturm Hall, author and lecturer John Perkins will discuss his newest book, the New York Times bestseller, “Confessions of an Economic Hitman.” After working in many countires and as a business executive, today he teaches about the importance of rising to higher levels of consciousness, to waking up in both spiritual and physical realms. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are asked to RSVP to this event. Perkins will sign books following his presentation. Contact Colin Rydell at crydell@du.edu with questions.
Original dramatic production
On Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., the play “From Auction Block to Hip Hop” will play in Davis Auditorium in Sturm Hall, free to all. It is a play that tells the love story of two young college activists, Set and Rose. Despite facing obstacles and difficulties in their struggle for progressive racial change, Rose remains true to her convictions, while Set becomes completely disenchanted and flips 180 degrees, deciding that rather than being the one who fights stereotypes, he’ll become the one who sells them. This tragic decision sets these former lovers up for a collision course as Set’s record company, Auction Block Records, becomes the hottest company in the country, while Rose becomes a noted professor producing documentaries that criticize the negative portrayal of women of color in Hip Hop. Contact Jordan DeHerrera at jdeherre@du.edu with questions.
Relay for Life
On Saturday at 4 p.m., the overnight event Relay for Life will begin on the Driscoll Lawn, lasting until 7 a.m. Sunday. Sign up for a team or start your own at www.acsevents.org/relay/co/denveru. There will be food, games and prizes at the event.
Humorist takes part in Pen and Podium series
On Monday, May 1, as part of the Denver Post’s Pen and Podium series, best-selling author, NPR commentator, playwright and Time’s 2001 Humorist of the year David Sedaris will be speaking in the Newman Center. Purchase tickets in person at the Newman Center Box Office, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or through Ticketmaster by phone at 303-357-ARTS (2787) or order online at ticketmaster.com. Contact David Clausen at dclausen@du.edu with questions.
DUPB Thursday night movie
This Thursday from 8 to 9:45 p.m. in Lindsay Auditorium in Sturm Hall, DUPB will be showing the film “Syriana.” Admission is free, no RSVP required. Contact Jim Coryea at jcoryea@du.edu with questions.
