Admiral James Stavridis to discuss 21st century global security

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Mardi Gras dinner

The Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance was held last week in the Hall of Presidents.

It is the start of yet another snowy and fun week in February, and here are plenty of events to keep you busy.

On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., there will be an IRC Lecture at Love Auditorium by Admiral James G. Stavridis. The former supreme allied commander of NATO will discuss global security and NATO’s future at the end of its engagement in Afghanistan during this keynote address. Stavridis is now dean of The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

If you ever wonder how to create a kickin’ video, come to the Digital Learning and Media Center at Case-Geyer Library on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Brian Ness, video journalism coordinator, will show you how to create a short video using Final Cut editing software. As part of the TIA Summit Series, the workshop will be framed around creating a kick-starter style video.

On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., there will be the second session of the Bhagavad Gita Colloquium at the Chapel House. Led by Joel Bordeaux, visiting assistant professor of religion, the colloquium will focus on a classic of Hindu theology, the Bhagavad Gita.

Lounge is back at 10 Broad Street on Friday at 9 p.m.. To celebrate SORT’s Africana Women’s Week, Aja Monet, an incredible slam poet, will be featured.

Lounge is a regular late-night arts event that hosts student performances, spoken word poetry, and artwork. Email lounge13@colgate.edu or sign up on the spot.

If you are going downtown Thursday drop by the Colgate Bookstore at 5:30 p.m. for the Book to Movie Club: “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” Read the book by John le Carre, and then head to the Hamilton Movie Theater for this Best Adapted Screenplay nominee.

Saturday is the Senior Ball, which has a theme of “This Magic Moment!” Sponsored by the Konosioni Senior Honor Society and the Senior Class council, the ball will take place at 9 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents. Don’t forget to bring your ID and Gate Card for checking in.

These are just a few of the many events happening this week at Colgate. For a full listing of events, check out the Colgate calender, and stay warm!