Happenings

Exhibitions

Barco Law Library, The Digital Imagers Group Show, work of photographers devoted to the pursuit of excellence in the digital arts and sciences, through Jan. 24, Barco Law Library, www.digitalimagers.org

Hillman Library, Foster Hall Collection Special Exhibition, showcasing Pitt’s historic Stephen Foster collection, through Jan. 31, ground floor Hillman Library, www.pitt.edu/~amerimus/foster.htm

Edward and Rose Berman Hillel Jewish University Center, 3 Perspectives: An Attempt to Understand, artists Judith Robinson and Kara Snyder explore the Holocaust through art, narrative and history, and features, through Feb. 2, 4607 Forbes Ave., Oakland, http://holocaustcenterpgh.org

Filmmakers Galleries, Pittsburgh je t’aime, features more than 100 small printed images taken in and around Pittsburgh with artist Hilary Robinson’s iPhone, through Feb. 21, 477 Melwood Ave., http://pfm.pittsburgharts.org

Carnegie Museum of Art, 2013 Carnegie International, preeminent exhibition of new international art in the United States, through March 16, 4400 Forbes Ave, Oakland, www.carnegiemuseums.org

Lectures/Seminars/Readings

“Reformulating Quantum Theory: Is Special Relativity an Example to Follow?” Leah Henderson, visiting fellow, Carnegie Mellon University, 12:05 p.m. Jan. 21, 817R Cathedral of Learning, Pitt Center for Philosophy of Science Lunchtime Colloquium, www.pitt.edu/~pittcntr

“Believe in the Unbelievable,” Chaz Kellem, manager of diversity initiatives, Pittsburgh Pirates, 10 a.m. Jan. 22, Kurtzman Room, William Pitt Union, Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s IMPACT Lecture Series, 412-624-7308, www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher

“The Origin of Modern Birds: New Evidence from China and Antarctica,” Matt Lamanna, paleontologist, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 1 p.m. Jan. 22, 1700 Posvar Hall, Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s IMPACT Lecture Series, 412-624-7308, www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher

“Entrepreneurship and Economic Development,” Ann Dugan, founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Pitt’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, 10 a.m. Jan. 23, A224 Langley Hall, Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s IMPACT Lecture Series, 412-624-7308, www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher

“The New 21st Century ‘War of the Currents’–AC vs. DC Electricity and the Role of Advanced Grid Technologies for Future Energy Sustainability Applications,” Gregory Reed, professor of electrical and computer engineering, Pitt’s Swanson School of Engineering, 1 p.m. Jan. 23, A224 Langley Hall, Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s IMPACT Lecture Series, 412-624-7308, www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher

“Dysregulated Translational Control in Neurodevelopmental Disorders,” Eric Klann, professor of neuroscience, Center for Neural Science, New York University, 4 p.m. Jan. 23, 169 Crawford Hall, Pitt Department of Neuroscience, Center for Neuroscience, http://cnup.neurobio.pitt.edu

“Thailand as Transgender ‘Mecca’: Transnational Imaginaries of Gender Reassignment,” Aren Aizura, assistant professor of women and gender studies, Arizona State University, 4 p.m. Jan. 23, 602 Cathedral of Learning, Pitt Women’s Studies Gender and the Global Series, www.wstudies.pitt.edu 

“Body, Brains, and Bliss—How to Get the Best Health,” Vonda Wright, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, Pitt School of Medicine, 10 a.m. Jan. 24, 125 Frick Fine Arts, Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s IMPACT Lecture Series, 412-624-7308, www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher

“Relativism, Translation, and the Metaphysics of Realism,” Aristides Arageorgis, visiting fellow, National Technical University of Athens, 12:05 p.m. Jan. 24, 817R Cathedral of Learning, Pitt Philosophy of Science Lunchtime Colloquium, www.pitt.edu/~pittcntr

“The Art of Leadership,” William (Bill) Strickland, Jr., president and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, 1 p.m. Jan. 24, 125 Frick Fine Arts, Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s IMPACT lecture series, Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s IMPACT Lecture Series, 412-624-7308, www.cgs.pitt.edu/osher

“Regulation of eIF2 Phosphorylation in Brain Disorders,” Eric Klann, professor of neuroscience, Center for Neural Science, New York University, 1 p.m. Jan. 24, 6014 Biomedical Science Tower 3, The Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Pitt Center for Neuroscience, http://cnup.neurobio.pitt.edu

Miscellaneous

“Teaching Transgender Studies Today,” discussion for instructors, 11 a.m. Jan. 24; also “Global Trans: Borders, Spaces, Movements,” faculty and graduate reading group, 12:30 p.m.  Jan. 24, both discussions led by Aren Aizura, assistant professor of women and gender studies, Arizona State University, and held in 2201 Posvar Hall, Pitt Women’s Studies Program, articles for reading-group discussion available at www.wstudies.pitt.edu