The University of Chicago Magazine April 1995
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ALUMNI CHRONICLE

1995 Study Trips

Historic Cities of the Sea
May 18-30
A voyage along the Western Mediterranean to cities in Italy, Sicily, Malta, Tunisia, Spain, and France that shaped the growth of Western civilization. Led by Professor Constantin Fasolt.

Changing Tides of History
July 12-25
Our trip to the Baltic Sea countries will explore economic and cultural change in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Led by Professor D. Gale Johnson.

Alaska
July 19-31
This well-priced trip explores Alaska by land and sea. Led by Professor Michael Wade.

Stratford, Ontario: Theater Festival
August 17-20
Four days with five plays from Shakespeare to Shaffer. Led by Professor David Bevington.

Behind the Mask of Bali
September 8-20
We will study the complex religious and cultural heritage of Bali and Java. Led by Professor Frank Reynolds.

Switzerland
September 11-19
Our alumni campus abroad in the Bernese Oberland features Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience.

The Journey of Odysseus
September 11-27
Beginning at the site of Troy, our cruise retraces the voyage of Odysseus through the ancient Mediterranean. Led by Professor Herman Sinaiko.

For further information or to be added to our travel/study mailing list, contact Alumni Travel, University of Chicago Alumni Association, 5757 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. 312/702-2160. Internet: dwegrue@uchimvs1.uchicago.edu


In the Clubs

Boston
Fri., May 5: Distinguished Faculty Series presents Martin Marty, PhD'56, professor in the Divinity School.

Chicago
Wed., Apr. 26, 12:15 p.m.: Downtown lunch with education professor Anthony Bryk. Sun., May 14, 2 p.m.: Concertante di Chicago and discussion with Gustavo Leone, AM'90, PhD'94. Fri., May 19, 6-8 p.m.: TGIF! at Baja Beach Club. Sat., June 10, 10 a.m.: Brunch with jazz musician Mayo Tiana, Terra Museum of American Art.

Dallas
Sat., Apr. 22: Distinguished Faculty Series with economist Allen Sanderson, AM'70.

Denver
Sun., Apr. 23: Distinguished Faculty Series presents Theodore Steck, chair of the Environmental Studies Committee.

Houston
Sun., Apr. 23: Distinguished Faculty Series with economist Allen Sanderson, AM'70.

Los Angeles
Sun., May 21, 2 p.m.: "The Cerebral Side of Self Defense" with Barbara Gallen, MBA'77.

Milwaukee
Mon., Apr. 17: Distinguished Faculty Series with law professor Mary Becker, JD'80.

New York
Thurs, Apr. 20, 6:30 p.m.: Young alumni Happy Hour at 10th Street Lounge. Wed., Apr. 26, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago City Limits performance/reception. Sun., May 7, 12 p.m.: National Museum of the American Indian tour. Thurs., May 18, 6:30 p.m.: Young alumni Happy Hour at Manhattan Brewery. Northern New Jersey
Sun., Apr. 30, 7 p.m.: Distinguished Faculty Series featuring English professor David Bevington.

Philadelphia
Sun., Apr. 30: Distinguished Faculty Series brunch with David Bevington.

Phoenix
Sat., Apr. 22: Distinguished Faculty Series with U of C environmentalist Theodore Steck.

San Diego
Sun., Apr. 30: Shoshana Shechtman, AM'75, PhD'78, on "Economics of Marriage, Divorce, and the Labor Force." San Francisco
Tues., Apr. 25, 6 p.m.: Dinner and Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten, at the Berkeley Repertory Theater. Sat., May 6, 8:30 a.m.: Young alumni hike/picnic at Point Reyes National Seashore. Sat., May 20, 10:30 a.m.: Wine tasting and lunch at the Sterling Winery. Sat., June 10: Filoli Gardens tour.

Toronto
Sat., May 13: Distinguished Faculty Series with economist Allen Sanderson, AM'70.

Washington, DC
Sun., Apr. 23: Distinguished Faculty Series with professor Leon Kass, SB'58, MD'62.

For details, contact Marilyn Melvan, U of C Alumni Association, at 312/702-2157; at 312/702-2166 (fax); or at dwemrvm@uchimvs1.uchicago.edu (Internet).


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