Harvard Today: Nov. 19, 2013
The countdown to the end of classes (for this semester) begins! Remember that today is the deadline to submit your Pre-Term Planning form for next semester.
IN THE ATMOSPHERE
Slightly chillier than yesterday with a stronger winds and a high of 42 degrees, today promises to remain mostly sunny with a zero percent chance of rain!
IN THE D-HALLS
On the Lunch Menu:
BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Bacon
BBQ Tofu Multigrain Pizza with Peppers and Onions
Margarita Pizza with Multigrain Crust
On the Dinner Menu:
Cilantro and Lime Baked Swai Fish
Emerald Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Spinach Ricotta Pie
ON CAMPUS
The Future of Burma: A Panel Discussion
Chaired by the Thomas W. Lamont University Professor Amartya Sen, this discussion will feature a variety of experts on the topic, including both Harvard and non-Harvard faculty. 4:30 p.m., S010 Tsai Auditorium, CGIS South (1730 Cambridge St.)
Fifty Years After the Feminine Mystique: What’s Changed at Home and at Work?
Stephanie Coontz and Ariella Dubler will discuss whether the movement toward equality has progressed or stalled 50 years after the publication of Friedan’s seminal work, "The Feminine Mystique." The discussion will be introduced by Johnathan Trumbull Professor of History at Harvard, Nancy F. Cott. 4:15 p.m., Knafel Center (10 Garden St.).
IN THE SQUARE
Concert: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
This New Orleans-based band is directed by the son of the couple who founded it in 1961. Tickets are $10. Doors 8 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m. The Sinclair (52 Church St.).
Book Talk: John McMillan: Beatles vs. Stones
John McMillan, an assistant professor at Georgia State University, discusses his most recent book, "Beatles vs. Stones." The book focuses on the rivalry between the two bands and how marketing played into their contrasting depictions. 7 p.m., Harvard Book Store (1256 Mass. Ave).