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The Brain on Music: An evening with the Provost
October 22, 2003
The mind has an extraordinary ability to adapt to its environment. Music gives us a window to explore this fascinating frontier.
- Jamshed Bharucha, Tufts Provost and Senior Vice President
When we hear music, what happens in the brain? Do culture and environment play an influence? Tufts Provost and Senior Vice President Jamshed Bharucha, a respected scholar in cognitive science and neuroscience and gifted violinist, has some answers to these questions and other mysteries surrounding the workings of the human brain. This December Bharucha begins a series of receptions and "mini seminars" where he will share findings from his pioneering inquiries into "the brain on music" as well as updates on research innovations at Tufts.
For the last two academic years, Tufts University and the Office of Alumni Relations have partnered with regional alumni chapters to bring President Lawrence S. Bacow and former Provost, Sol Gittleman, to local gatherings across the country. This year, Tufts is pleased to continue this tradition of annual University speakers by highlighting Provost Bharucha. Bharucha, too, is looking forward to this year's visits. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to get to know Tufts alumni, friends and parents, and to share with them my vision for the University," adds Bharucha.
Tufts Provost and Senior Vice President Jamshed Bharucha
The Provost will be visiting 11 cities this fall and winter with additional cities to be added in the spring. A full list of scheduled cities and dates is below along with the regional contact. Invitations for the December receptions will be mailed in early November. Update your address in the Tufts online community to be sure you're on the mailing list. Keep an eye on the TUAA chapter calendar for further details and update. For more information contact your local chapter leader or contact Gretchen Dobson, in the office of alumni relations at gretchen.dobson@tufts.edu or at 1-800-THE-ALUM (1-800-843-2586).
The Brain on Music: Fall and Winter Schedule
Philadelphia
December 3
Catherine Carrington, J00
carrington@alumni.tufts.edu
New York City
December 4
David Beck, A99
david_beck@alumni.tufts.edu
New Haven, CT
December 17
Bobbi Schmidt, J78
Roberta.schmidt@cigna.com
Nick Merritt, A82
merrittR1@ING-AFS.com
San Francisco
January 29
Dave Backman, A94
backman@alumni.tufts.edu
Los Angeles
January 31
Andy Gall, J90
andygall@earthlink.net
Boston
February 11
Pete Sanborn, J99
peter.sanborn@tufts.edu
New Hampshire
February 12
Karen Robator, J00
karen.l.robator@aexp.com
Miami, FL
February 23
Stephanie Carman, J98
slcarman@hhlaw.com
Palm Beach, FL
February 24
Marvin Birger, A49
wayridge@bellsouth.net
Atlanta
March 17
Ian Falcone, E89
attorneys@falconelawfirm.com
Chicago
March 11
Michael Bortnick, E97
michael.bortnick@alumni.tufts.edu
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