by Laura
Time to get geared up for a whole new season of Triangle happenings! Although we miss the days of outdoor concerts and street fairs, we’re confident that the sun will come through for us in the not-so-distant future. In the meantime, we’ve got plenty to keep us occupied – and no, we didn’t buy a Nintendo Wii. Here’s a few highlights from the events that have already made it onto our spring semester calendar:
#1 – Is the end of the world sort of near? Al Gore’s BFF bills himself as one of the first scientists to warn of global warming, and his lecture description is, well, a little braggy (“All of his predictions about rising temperatures have come true”). Okay, Mr. Smart Guy NASA Genius, perhaps you were on to something with the whole climate change thing, but what’s next? We’re hoping to hear some optimistic news during his lecture on the current state of weather affairs. Fingers crossed for the Earth!
Global Climate Change: What Must We Do Now? Lecture by James Hansen, Monday, February 1st, 7 p.m., UNC’s Memorial Hall (free of charge, no tickets required)
Photo credit goes to undergraduatedean.duke.edu; nice pic, but is this really the best way to advertise the NC sunshine?
#2 – Duke’s decided to amp up it’s Gothic Wonderland reputation with the addition of a mid-quad ice rink, installed for one night only as part of Duke’s new focus on the sophomore year experience. Apparently drinking in the dorms isn’t stimulating enough for the kids these days. Skate rentals available on site, unless you were sorely misled about North Carolina’s climate and happen to be stashing a pair in one of your under-the-bed boxes. Be prepared to be shown up by these guys, though.
Ice Skating on the Quad, Friday, February 5th, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Main Quad, West Campus at Duke University
#3 – Find out what women want during Duke’s weekend-long Money, Sex, Power conference, geared towards alumni. The Duke in Depth program has an all-star line up of topics like “Living with Stress” and “Power of Sex & Fashion”. For a full schedule, click here. My only gripe – young alumni are being categorized as 30 and under. I may only be 29, but that’s a little too close for comfort!
A Weekend for Alumnae, Friday, February 26th-Saturday, February 27th, Duke University; various events of your choosing, $40 for alumni, $20 for young alums, and free for current students. Extra charges may apply for special events & lunches. Registration available online.
#4 – Who says you can’t see A-list entertainers in North Carolina? It used to be our yearly tradition to see Alvin Ailey’s dancers during their winter visit to New York’s City Center. But waiting until April means that I won’t have to make the trip back up North. The acclaimed dance troupe is coming to UNC as part of the top-notch talent attracted by Carolina Performing Arts. Get your tickets before there aren’t any to come by!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Saturday, April 10th (8 p.m.) & Sunday, April 11th (2 p.m.). Tickets are just $10 for those with a valid UNC student ID.
Laura
Harold
