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Cultural Credit Spring 2015 EVENTS Overview (All events open to the public unless *noted) Fischer Film Festival (FFF)—American Culture through Film Most simply stated, beliefs, thoughts, actions, words, institutions, and possessions comprise the culture of a people. From praiseworthy to tragic, the Fischer Institute invites students to reflect on aspects of American Culture as seen through award winning films. These films reflect some of the best music, art, design, acting, and storytelling of the last few decades. A group of Nichols College students developed an award-winning list, put the options to a vote of the student body. We now present this opportunity to contemplate the good, bad and ugly of American Culture through the artistry, creativity and innovation of the influential film industry.

Faculty Collaborations One of Nichols greatest assets is its talented faculty. When those faculty members collaborate to bring outside-the-classroom experiences to students and the community, everyone wins. The Fischer institute has teamed up with faculty for another semester of inspired programming.

Bicentennial Celebration In honor of the Nichols Bicentennial, the Fischer Institute and the Class of 2015 work together on a never-to-be-forgotten program!

Calendar of Events th th Dr. McCoy and Dr. Moore PSY 470 Retreat* Sun. Jan. 18 -19 Framingham, MA

To meet the challenges of the dynamic, global, diverse workplace of the future, students of the class, Sex Matters: Gender Awareness and the Future of Work, will be taking a critical look at how understanding gender opens up exciting possibilities for a more creative, innovative, and productive work environment. This course will kick-off with a retreat at Edwards House in Framingham. Professors Moore and McCoy will facilitate. The retreat will serve both as an opportunity for student-to-student/instructor-to-student interaction and trust-building, and as a foundation for an assessment of the course objectives.

Sponsor: This retreat is, in large part, funded through the Stansky Distinguished Professorship fund. The Fischer institute is happy to be a co-sponsor.

Fischer Film Festival (Racism) Remember the Titans Wed. Jan. 21st 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

Did you know? “The film is based on the true story of African American coach Herman Boone… as he tries to introduce a racially divided team at the T. C. Williams High School in the Washington, D.C. suburb of Alexandria, Virginia in 1971” (Wikipedia)

Review: “Washington and the others score in this predictable but rousing film where the big victory is over attitudes” –Jay Carr (Boston Globe)

Awards and nominations: “Won Black Reel Awards for Best Actor and best Screenplay in 2001” (imdb.com)

th Fischer Institute and Class of 2015 Bicentennial Event Coach Boone Thurs. Jan. 29 7:00 pm Athletic Center In 1971, racial tensions ran high at TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, as three schools merged to form a newly integrated one. After beating out local favorite and successful coach Bill Yoast of the formerly all-white Hammond High to become head coach of TC Williams Titans, Boone faced the challenge of a lifetime. He endured racial intolerance and the disapproval of Yoast’s supporters. However, after putting their prejudices aside, the two coaches worked together to unify the team. Through hard work and inspiring his coaching staff and players, Coach Boone led his team to the state championship that season. Today, Boone is retired but continues to motivate and inspire audiences with his presentations on respect, teamwork, and community involvement.

300 specially-designed commemorative Remember the Bison T-Shirts will be given away in honor of this event. First come, first served, at the event. 1

rd Mathematics and Economics The Crypto-currency Revolution Tues. Feb. 3 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

Ever heard of Bitcoin?

What is Crypto-currency? Why should people care?

Mathematics and Economics faculty team up with student, Russell Katz, to discuss this important topic.

Is it for real? Is it just a fad, as some say? Come find out!

th Fischer Film Festival (Heroism) Captain Phillips Wed. Feb. 4 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

Did you know? “The film is inspired by the true story of the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, an incident during which merchant mariner Captain Richard Phillips was taken hostage by pirates in the Indian Ocean led by Abduwali Muse” (Wikipedia) “In an interview … published on October 13, 2013, Phillip's first mate, Shane Murphy, stated that he was satisfied with how the movie portrayed both Phillips and himself” (Wikipedia)

Review: “It's a breathlessly told movie; both meticulous and frenetic, sweat-soaked and methodical. It will take hold and won't let you go, and it's one of the most engaging movies of the year” –Rodrigo Perez (The Playlist)

Awards and nominations: In 2014, nominated for six Academy Awards and four Golden Globes, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director (imdb.com)

LEAD 101 Young Leaders Series Social Entrepreneur, Ellie Zeitlin Tues. Feb. 10th 7:00 pm Daniels Auditorium

Please join Spring 2015 LEAD 101 students and faculty as they host Ellie Zeitlin for an inspiring evening of discussion on Leadership.

For the past 4 years, Ellie has worked with social entrepreneurs to help them build important, strategic, and impactful ventures. Ellie has awarded over $1.4 million to the country’s best change-makers previously at DoSomething.org, Spark MicroGrants, TMI agency, and now as the co-founder of Change Better. Ellie graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Economics. She now lives in Los Angeles, CA.

For information on possible post-event breakout sessions, please contact [email protected].

For more information or to schedule class visits, contact [email protected].

th Professor Michael Neagle presents Civil War Lecture Series: Catherine Thompson, Ph.D. Wed. Feb. 11 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S. Civil War, the Fischer Institute, History Department, and students of HIST 355 will host a Civil War Lecture Series this semester. The first talk, “The Anaconda Plan: Public Opinion and Union Victory in the U.S. Civil War,” will be given by Catherine L. Thompson, Ph.D., a lecturer in history at the University of Connecticut. Professor Thompson, who is writing a book on the subject, will address the North’s military strategy during the early stages of the conflict. The session will feature a presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion.

Refreshments will be served. Please contact Professor Mike Neagle [email protected] if you have any questions.

The Return of Shaolin Jazz! Can I Kick It? Wed. Feb. 18th 7:00 pm Fels Main Lounge

The creators of SHAOLIN JAZZ proudly present a unique event for lovers of Martial Arts flicks, the music inspired by them, and everything in between: CAN I KICK IT?

CAN I KICK IT? is a unique experience where a classic martial arts film is screened while DJ 2-Tone Jones (co-creator of SHAOLIN JAZZ) creates a live sound track by playing a well-curated mix of select classic Hip-Hop, Funk, and Soul music.

If you liked Shaolin Jazz’s visit last year, you will love them again this year!

Refreshments will be served.

If you would like to host Shaolin Jazz at a complimentary lunch or dinner, please contact Susan [email protected] or Jen [email protected].

Nichols Bicentennial Committee presents Captain Richard Phillips Sun. Feb 22nd 7:00 pm Athletic Center

We are pleased to bring another inspirational leader to the Nichols College community.

Though Captain Phillips describes himself as a "regular guy," the world knows that his actions were anything but ordinary after a pirate attack. His harrowing and heroic efforts to survive an ordeal that riveted the world were only matched in valor by his decisive actions to save his crew and the ship they sailed. President Obama said, "I share the country's admiration for the bravery of Captain Phillips and his selfless concern for his crew. His courage is a model for all Americans."

Earlier this month, The Fischer Film Festival featured the Academy Award-nominated film, Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks .

th Fischer Film Festival (Racism) Django Unchained Wed. Feb. 25 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

Did you know? “Django Unchained is a 2012 American western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino” (Wikipedia) “It is a highly stylized variation of the spaghetti Western, which takes place in the Old West and Antebellum South” (Wikipedia)

Review: “What Tarantino has is an appreciation for gut-level exploitation film appeal, combined with an artist's desire to transform that gut element with something higher, better, more daring” –Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun-Times)

Awards and nominations: Nominated for a total of ten Academy Awards and Golden Globes; won for best Supporting Actor and Best Screenplay in both (imdb.com)

Dr. Marcus Goncalves presents Jesko von den Steinen Sun. Mar. 1st 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

Join us in welcoming internationally known creative leader, Jesko von den Steinen, professional actor, film maker, director, producer and speaker.

Jesko is the creative force behind The House of Living Waters extravaganza now showing in Macau, China. He brings an understanding of how important creative energy is in all business management efforts.

If you would like to be part of the welcoming committee and share a pre-event dinner with Mr. Von den Steinen, please contact [email protected].

nd Professor Michael Neagle presents Bob Ducharme Mon. March 2 8:00 am Black Tavern

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S. Civil War, the Fischer Institute, History Department, and students of HIST 355 will host a Civil War Lecture Series this semester. The second talk of the series, “A Journey into Hell: The Story of Company E of the Massachusetts 15th Volunteer Infantry Regiment,” will be given by Bob Ducharme, caretaker of the Black Tavern and Civil War researcher. Mr. Ducharme, who has been a re-enactor with the 15th Massachusetts Regiment, is an expert on local soldiers’ experiences in the war and has given many talks on the subject. The session will feature a presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion.

Refreshments will be served.

Please contact Professor Mike Neagle [email protected] if you have any questions.

Mauri Pelto, Ph.D. and Melanie Gajewski ‘14 On Glaciers Tues. Mar. 3rd 7:00 pm Daniels Auditorium

Nichols 2014 graduate, Melanie Gajewski, joined Professor Mauri Pelto for his 31st glacier field season in the North Cascades, Washington in 2014.

Together, Professor Pelto and Ms. Gajewski have created a 20-minute film of the experience.

Spending 700 nights in a tent and hiking 5000 miles across the glacier clad mountains as part of the most extensive long term glacier monitoring program in North America: What is THAT like? And what has the project revealed? Come find out.

Refreshments will be served.

th “Making it Work” Series: Financial Literacy Workshop One Wed. Mar. 4 1:30 pm Davis 201 203

These Financial Literacy Workshops will help students get a better understanding of how to finance their education and what it all means.

This week, Part One will break down financial definitions and processes.

Next week, Part Two will address the real value of a college education along with addressing some common myths and fears students face.

Sponsored by Student Financial Services and Student Success & Retention.

Fischer Film Festival (Classics) Shawshank Redemption Sun. Mar. 8th 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

Did you know? “In 2007 it was #72 on the revised AFI 100 Years 100 Movies list, outranking both Forrest Gump (#76) and Pulp Fiction (#94), the two most critically acclaimed movies from the year of Shawshank's release. Ranked #1 in IMDB's ‘Top 250’ list. it is known as one of cinema's best movies of all time” (Wikipedia)

Review: “It's the no-bull performances that hold back the flood of banalities. Robbins and Freeman connect with the bruised souls of Andy and Red to create something undeniably powerful and moving.” – Peter Travers (Rolling Stone)

Awards and nominations: It was nominated for a total of nine Academy Awards and Golden Globes, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Screenplay. Best Sound, Best Music, Best Cinematography (imdb.com)

Caribbean Club SPECIAL EVENT Tues. Mar. 10 1:40 pm Fels Main Lounge

Join one of our newest student organizations on campus for a special event.

Electronic interactive Cultural Event!

Show up. Then Tweet or Instagram a picture or your participation @fischercultural to receive your cultural credit!

“Making It Work” Series: Financial Literacy Workshop Two Wed. Mar. 11th 1:30 pm Davis 201 203

These Financial Literacy Workshops will help students get a better understanding of how to finance their education and what it all means.

Last week, Part One explained financial definitions and processes.

This week, Part Two will address the real value of a college education along with addressing some common myths and fears students face.

Sponsored by Student Financial Services and Student Success & Retention .

th Fischer Film Festival (Classics) *Godfather Tues. Mar. 24 7:00 pm Davis 205 207 (Nichols College students only, with ID)

Did you know? “The Godfather is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema and as one of the most influential, especially in the gangster genre” (Wikipedia) “Now ranked as the second greatest film in American cinema (behind Citizen Kane) by the American Film Institute, it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1990” (Wikipedia)

Reviews: “The wedding sequence... is a virtuoso stretch of filmmaking: Coppola brings his large cast onstage so artfully that we are drawn at once into the Godfather's world” –Roger Ebert (Chicago Sun- Times) “Just about as great as a movie's ever gonna be... As for the storytelling, The Godfather is an intricately constructed gem that simultaneously kicks ass” –Marjorie Baumgarten (Austin Chronicle)

Awards and nominations: In 1973, The Godfather won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director; won five Golden Globes including best Motion Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best original score (imdb.com)

Professors Mike Neagle and Boyd Brown—Fischer Fishbowl: Reconsidering the Fight against Terror Tues. Mar. 31st 7:00 pm Daniels Auditorium

With the rise of ISIS in Syria and Iraq and the extension of the 13-year combat mission in Afghanistan, the United States in recent months has renewed its efforts in the fight against terrorism abroad.

The inaugural event of the Fischer Fishbowl series will feature Nichols students discussing the significance of these engagements.

The goal is to have a reasoned, informed, and constructive conversation among the College community about the challenges and consequences of this ongoing conflict on U.S. foreign policy and American society.

Refreshments will be served. Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you have questions.

Library presents Mind Your Own Business series Wed. Apr. 1st 1:30 pm Library Mr. Gregg C. Parker (Class of ’94) will be the Library’s Spring guest entrepreneur. Mr. Parker is owner of Robert A. Parker Insurance & Financial Services, Whitinsville, MA. Mr. Parker spoke this last November to Prof. Richard L. Hilliard’s Motivation & Organizational Behavior class and received rave reviews. He’ll share his experience and the lessons he learned when he had to unexpectedly take over his father’s business.

Please arrive promptly and plan to stay through 2:10 pm.

Please contact Library Director, Jim Douglas [email protected] for more information.

Library presents Professors Taylor and Libby for National Poetry Month Thurs. Apr. 2nd 7:00 pm Library

Conant Library celebrates National Poetry Month with poetry readings by Professors Lisa C. Taylor and Samantha L. Libby, followed by an open mic segment with the Poetry Club.

Please join us in the library’s main reading room for this poetry gala—an immersion into the world of metaphor, image, and spoken word.

This event is sponsored by The Poetry Club student organization and the English Department.

Come join the celebration as audience member or participant!

BCOM presents Nichols 3rd annual Elevator Speech Competition Tues. Apr. 7th 7:00 pm Daniels Auditorium

One of the things a Nichols education highlights: Making a good impression with a great presentation.

In Effective Speaking, PDS, most classes, case competitions, and work on administrative committees: students at Nichols have had to prepare presentations that will grab the attention of the audience, include a lot of valuable information in a limited amount of time, and end memorably.

So, what better place to showcase presentation skills in a competition amongst peers! Students may enter to win cash prizes of $300, $200 or $100, or come and cheer on their peers!

A panel of distinguished business leaders has been assembled to act as judges. They look forward to seeing some creative and polished presentations. Competing students will be asked to make a pitch in under 60 seconds.

To compete, watch for the emailed announcement and registration, or contact [email protected].

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Fischer Film Festival (The American Dream) Social Network Wed. Apr. 8th 7:00 pm Davis 205 207 6

Did you know? “As of August 19, 2011, the film [had] grossed $96,962,694 in the United States and $127,957,621 elsewhere, for a worldwide total of $224,920,315” (Wikipedia) “Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, giving it four stars and naming it the best film of the year, wrote: "David Fincher's film has the rare quality of being not only as smart as its brilliant hero, but in the same way. It is cocksure, impatient, cold, exciting and instinctively perceptive” (Wikipedia)

Reviews: “Brilliantly entertaining and emotionally wrenching” –David Denby (The New Yorker) “The film comes down to a mesmerizing portrait of a man who in any other age would perhaps be deemed nuts or useless, but in the Internet age has this mental agility to transform an idea into an empire” –Kirk Honeycutt (The Hollywood Reporter)

Awards and nominations: In 2011, won Golden Globes for Best Actor, Best Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Original Score; the Academy recognized the artistry of the film, awarding it Best Writing (screenplay adaptation), Best Achievement in Film Editing, Best Original Music Score. Also from the Academy, nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Cinematography (imdb.com)

th Professor Michael Neagle presents Civil War Lecture Series: Professor Anthony J. Kuzniewski, S.J. Tues. Apr. 14 7:00 pm Davis 205 207 In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S. Civil War, the Fischer Institute, History Department, and students of HIST 355 are hosting a Civil War Lecture Series this semester. The final talk of the series, “Abraham Lincoln and His Legacy,” will be given by Anthony J. Kuzniewski, S.J., a professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross. Fr. Kuzniewski, who has taught a course on the subject for many years, will be speaking on the 150th anniversary of the date when Lincoln was shot at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. The session will feature a presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion.

Refreshments will be served.

Please contact Professor Mike Neagle [email protected] if you have any questions.

Campus Activities Board presents 1st Klass Wed. Apr. 15th 3:30 pm Fels Main Lounge

From the shores of Barbados hails this dynamic duo, hidden gems of the Caribbean. 1st Klass shows their versatility and musical range every time they take the stage; they show their charm and laid back island demeanor on stage and off.

Come enjoy a steel drums extravaganza.

Sponsored by CAB & the Fisher Institute.

Worcester Art Museum* with Professor Erika Smith Thurs. Apr. 16th (Time TBA) Worcester, MA

The Worcester Art Museum is world-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings and new media.

Students in the "Foodies" SEM 115 will visit the WAM for a unique guided-viewing of "Art & Food." The relationship between food and art has been analyzed since Plato. Professor Smith’s group will continue that inquiry as they examine both classic and modern pieces featured in WAM collections.

Please contact Professor Smith [email protected] to join her class on this outing. Space is very limited.

Lowell Mills* with Professor Erika Smith Thurs. Apr. 23rd (time TBA) Lowell, MA

The city of Lowell rose to fame as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. At the center of that revolution, the Boott Cotton Mills opened and operated for over 120 years. The mills have been restored and reopened by the US Parks Department as a museum with exhibits featuring authentic mill equipment.

As they tour the interactive site, students in "American Economic History" HIST 352 will feel the roar of the industry that dominated the area in the late 19th century.

Please contact Professor Smith [email protected] to join her class on this outing. Space is very limited.

CJM’s SOC 470 International Crime and Culture students present Barcelona Thurs. Apr. 23rd Fels Main Lounge The Criminal Justice program students who traveled over Spring Break 2015 to Barcelona Spain as part of their International Crime and Culture class will share their experience with friends, family, and the Nichols community during this special event.

The CJM in Barcelona trip is a result of the Nichols Faculty-led Travel program.

For more information please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Refreshments will be served.

Fischer Film Festival (The American Dream) Pursuit of Happyness Tues. Apr. 28th 7:00 pm Davis 205 207

Did you know? “The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film based on Chris Gardner's nearly one-year struggle with homelessness….Chris Gardner realized his story had Hollywood potential after an overwhelming national response to an interview he did with 20/20 in January 2002” (Wikipedia)

Review: “I don't think I've seen a mainstream movie get fatherhood so right since ‘Kramer vs . Kramer’: the fear, the indulgence, the snappishness, the pre-occupied ‘uh-huhs’ as a child natters about his day, the steamrolling waves of love” –Ty Burr (Boston Globe)

Awards and nominations: “Will Smith was nominated for three prestigious awards in 2007: Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild” (imdb.com)

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Date Day Time Event Description Location January 18-19, 2015 Sun. 1:00 pm *Edward’s House Retreat Dr. McCoy and Dr. Moore’s PSY 470 class kick-off the semester with a retreat Framingham January 21, 2015 Wed. 7:00 pm Fischer Film Festival: Racism Remember the Titans Davis 205/207 January 29, 2015 Thurs. 7:00 pm Fischer Bicentennial Spring Event Speaker: Coach Herman Boone Athletic Center February 3, 2015 Tues. 7:00 pm The Crypto-currency Revolution Math and Economics Departments with Russell Katz ‘18 present Davis 205/207 February 4, 2015 Wed. 7:00 pm Fischer Film Festival: Heroism Captain Phillips Davis 205/207 February 10, 2015 Tues. 7:00 pm LEAD Young Leaders Series Speaker: Ellie Zeitlin Auditorium February 11, 2015 Wed. 7:00 pm Dr. Neagle’s Civil War Lecture Series Speaker: Catherine Thompson Ph.D. presents “The Anaconda Plan” Davis 205/207 February 18, 2015 Wed. 7:00 pm Can I Kick It? Guests: Shaolin Jazz presents Kung Fu screening and DJ Fels Lounge February 22, 2015 Sun. 7:00 pm Nichols Bicentennial Committee presents Captain Phillips Speaker: Captain Richard Phillips Athletic Center February 25, 2015 Wed. 7:00 pm Fischer Film Festival: Racism Django Unchained Davis 205/207 March 1, 2015 Sun. 7:00 pm Dr. Goncalves’ International Business Speaker Series Speaker: Jesko von den Steinen Davis 205/207 March 2, 2015 Mon. 8:00 am Dr. Neagle’s Civil War Lecture Series Speaker: Bob Ducharme ,The Story of Company E of the Mass. 15th Vol. Infantry Regiment Black Tavern March 3, 2015 Tues. 7:00 pm On Glaciers Mauri Pelto, Ph.D. and Melanie Gajewski ‘14 Auditorium March 4, 2015 Wed. 1:30 pm “Making it Work” Series Financial Literacy Workshop One Davis 201/203 March 08, 2015 Sun. 7:00 pm Fischer Film Festival: Classics Shawshank Redemption Davis 205/207 March 10, 2015 Tues. 1:40 pm Caribbean Club Special event Fels Lounge March 11, 2015 Wed. 1:30 pm “Making it Work” Series Financial Literacy Workshop Two Davis 201/203 March 24, 2015 Tue. 7:00 pm *Fischer Film Festival: Classics The Godfather Davis 205/207 March 31, 2015 Tue. 7:00 pm Fischer Fishbowl Series Moderators: Professors Neagle and Brown,“Reconsidering the Fight against Terror” Auditorium April 1, 2015 Wed. 1:30 pm Mind Your Own Business Speaker: Gregg C. Parker Class of ’94 Library April 2, 2015 Wed. 7:00 pm National Poetry Month Professors Taylor and Libby Library April 07, 2015 Tue. 7:00 pm Elevator Speech Competition BCOM presents the 3rd Annual Elevator Speech Competition Auditorium April 08, 2015 Wed. 7:00 pm Fischer Film Festival: The American Dream The Social Network Davis 205/207 April 14, 2015 Tues. 7:00 pm Dr. Neagle’s Civil War Lecture Series Speaker: Prof. Anthony J. Kuzniewski, S.J. presents “Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy” Davis 205/207 April 15, 2015 Wed. 3:30 pm 1st Klass Host: CAB presents steel drum concert Fels Lounge April 16, 2015 Thurs. 10:30 am *Worcester Art Museum Professor Erika Smith’s CIS/SEM 115 class visits WAM to see Food & Art Exhibit Worcester April 23, 2015 Thurs. 11:30 am *Lowell Mill Professor Erika Smith’s HST class visits Boott Cotton Mills in Lowell Mills Lowell Mills April 23, 2015 Thurs. 5:00 pm Barcelona Presentation CJM’s SOC 470 International Crime and Culture students present “CJM in Barcelona” Fels Lounge April 28, 2015 Tue. 7:00 pm Fischer Film Festival: The American Dream The Pursuit of Happyness Davis 205/207 *Nichols College Students Only with ID

We would like to thank all faculty, committees and clubs who have joined us to make these events possible. Additions to the calendar are possible on a limited basis. The Fischer Institute will send out weekly announcements of events via email and social media. Follow us @fischercultural on Twitter and Instagram.