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SUMMARY:New England Recursion and Definability Seminar (NERDS)
DESCRIPTION:NERDS Unite for a Day of Logic\, Math\, and Algorithms\nAre you interested in mathematics\, logic\, and computer science? Join us for NERDS! \nNERDS is an exciting\, day-long event that brings together researchers from across the region to share ideas\, spark conversations\, and build connections. The seminar will feature engaging talks by invited speakers from leading institutions who focus on computability theory\, logic\, and related areas. \nConfirmed speakers include:\nCecelia Higgins\, Rutgers University\nCharles McCoy\, University of Portland\nJosé Jeremias Valenzuela Morales\, The George Washington University\nJenna Zomback\, Amherst College \nThis event\, sponsored by the Department of Mathematics\, Physics\, and Computer Science and the School of Arts and Sciences\, is open to the Springfield College community and the general public. \nLunch will be provided. There is no cost to attend. \nQuestions? Please reach out to Tyler Markkanen\, PhD\, at tmarkkanen@springfield.edu.
URL:https://gulick.springfield.edu/event-calendar/event-item/new-england-recursion-and-definability-seminar-nerds/
LOCATION:Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center\, Room 117
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SUMMARY:Being a Beacon: Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusivity within the Health Professions and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Shapiro\, MD\, MHCM\, FACS\, FCCM\nTrauma Surgeon\, Physician Executive\, and Educator \nJoin us for a meaningful presentation by David Shapiro\, MD\, MHCM\, FACS\, FCCM\, a thought leader in trauma\, injury prevention\, and in advocacy\, who also helps to lead LGBT2SQI+ inclusion in the health professions and beyond. Upon his entrance to the medical field\, Shapiro recognized that it was neither a diverse nor a welcoming place for providers or patients. Stereotypes and tradition were impediments to him – an aspiring surgeon who was also empowered to not hide his membership in the gay community. He made a commitment to self: in addition to advancing his surgical career and the care of injured people\, he was also going to advocate for his own community within the health professions and professional schools. \nIn the ensuing decades\, Shapiro has become a national leader in the campaign for inclusion within the health sciences. In this realm\, he introduced the concept of the beacon to the milieu of mentorship and sponsorship within the health professions. This event will focus on his experience as a breaker of barriers\, opener of doors\, but also as a beacon to let folks know the path. Attendees will learn how emerging professionals can become beacons in their chosen fields. \nA question-and-answer session will follow the lecture. \nDavid S. Shapiro is a well-known trauma surgeon\, physician executive\, and educator. He was the chief medical officer and vice president for medical affairs at a Level I urban trauma center and is a leader within multiple organizations. Shapiro was the founding advisory chair of the Association of Out Surgeons and Allies\, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ surgeons and trainees to pursue their careers and engage allies. He currently is the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma chair for the state of Connecticut\, served as president of the American College of Surgeons Connecticut chapter\, and was the Society of Critical Care Medicine Northeast chapter president. He spent seven years as the editor‑in‑chief of Connecticut Medicine. He has also published a book\, titled After the ICU\, a multiprofessional perspective on recovery from critical illness. \nThis event\, co-sponsored by the Social Work and Social Justice Club and the Honors Program\, is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public. \nIf you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to take part in this event\, please contact Andrew Schoolnik at aschoolnik@springfield.edu as soon as possible to discuss your accessibility needs.
URL:https://gulick.springfield.edu/event-calendar/event-item/being-a-beacon-promoting-lgbtq-inclusivity-within-the-health-professions-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Harold C. Smith Presentation Room\, Stitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia
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SUMMARY:Reading by Author Jennifer Bannan
DESCRIPTION:Fiction writer Jennifer Bannan will read from her new story collection\, Tamiami Trail: Miami Stories (Carnegie Mellon University Press\, 2025)\, named for the road that connects Tampa to Miami. The Tamiami Trail cuts through the contradictions of Miami: a city shaped by swamps and skyscrapers\, violence and desire. In her stories\, Bannan brings us vivid portraits of women navigating this teeming\, volatile landscape. Elaine Chiew of Foreward Reviews writes\, “Clinging to their tangential morality by way of a mystical sense of place\, the characters in Tamiami Trail are flawed and full of want. Their grasping opportunism contrasts with the ineffable honoring of place and myth\, thus revealing their naked humanity.” Tamiami Trail: Miami Stories was included in the Best of October 2025 by the Southern Review of Books and was named a finalist in the Eyelands International Awards. \nA Q&A and book signing will follow the reading. \nThis event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public. \nJennifer Bannan’s latest short story collection\, Tamiami Trail: Miami Stories (released in fall 2025)\, has received excellent reviews in The Library Journal\, among other publications. Her first collection\, Inventing Victor\, was published in 2003 by Carnegie Mellon University Press. She has had stories in the Autumn House Press anthology\, Keeping the Wolves at Bay\, and in literary journals\, including the Kenyon Review online\, ACM\, Passages North\, Chicago Quarterly Review\, Exposition Review\, Eclectica Magazine\, and more. Learn more about the author at jenniferbannan.com.
URL:https://gulick.springfield.edu/event-calendar/event-item/reading-by-author-jennifer-bannan/
LOCATION:Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room (B)\, Flynn Campus Union
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SUMMARY:"Americanish" Film Screening and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Americanish followed by a Q&A with writer and producer Aizzah Fatima. \nWelcome to America: Where dreams come true…ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy\, Americanish highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations. Americanish invites viewers into the home and lives of three marriage-aged women as they navigate the often-turbulent waters of romance\, culture\, career\, and family. We follow the joys and tribulations of career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam Khan\, and their fish-out-of-water cousin Ameera. Set in Jackson Heights\, Queens\, New York\, the film follows a relatable and endearing storyline\, offering a fresh perspective on classic rom-com tropes. Americanish delves into the complexity of trying to both honor and break from cultural traditions while balancing personal values and career goals in a society that does not always accommodate both. \nCheck out the trailer. \nAizzah Fatima is an award-winning filmmaker\, actor\, playwright\, comedian\, and ex-Google engineer. She starred in\, produced\, and wrote the feature film Americanish\, which won 25 awards at festivals\, including jury awards for Best Lead Actress\, Best Narrative\, and several audience awards. Learn more about Fatima at aizzahfatima.com. \nThis event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public. \nIf you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event\, please contact Donna Croteau at dcroteau@springfield.edu as soon as possible to discuss your accessibility needs.
URL:https://gulick.springfield.edu/event-calendar/event-item/americanish-film-screening-and-qa/
LOCATION:Appleton Auditorium\, Fuller Arts Center\, 263 Alden Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01109
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SUMMARY:Philosophy and Religion Spring Forum
DESCRIPTION:Life Has Meaning: But You Need to Testify!\nPresented by Jason Burke Murphy\, PhD\nAssistant Professor of Philosophy at Elms College \nEveryone always has a reason to “bet” on life being meaningful. We should “bet” that life is worth the risks and the certain trouble it poses\, even if we have no evidence at hand. Once someone “bets” on life\, they must develop the skills to find what matters. We turn to culture\, society\, and friends to testify to what has worked for them. All of us can appreciate other people’s searches for meaning\, even if we do not share important common beliefs. Crises of meaning are a source of solidarity\, and they are a feature of living well. \nJason Burke Murphy\, PhD\, is an assistant professor of Philosophy at Elms College. He is a fellow at the Centre for Global Cooperation Research at the University of Duisburg/Essen. \nThis event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public. \nIf you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in these events\, please contact Wendy Franz at least two weeks before the event at wfranz@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3646\, to discuss your accessibility needs.
URL:https://gulick.springfield.edu/event-calendar/event-item/philosophy-and-religion-spring-forum/
LOCATION:Harold C. Smith Presentation Room\, Stitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia
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