Steven D. Levitt, the author of “Freakonomics,” spoke May 2 about his unconventional approach to economics. (What do sumo wrestlers and cheating teachers have in common? What makes a perfect parent?)
Brazilian Orixas dance class works out this traditional dance form on May 3.
Imad Moustapha, the Syrian ambassador to the United States, lectured April 7 about Syria’s position on the U.S.-Iraqi war, Syrian/Lebanese relations, and the Palestinian/Israeli peace negotiations.
The CC Laugh Club, led by certified laugh leaders Professor Tomi-Ann Roberts and Emily Taplin ’06, participated in World Laugh Day May 7 on the Armstrong Quad.
Caitlin Ross ’06 was one of three U.S. debaters chosen to debate the Irish national champions in March – just one highlight of a stellar year for CC’s debate team, which placed second nationwide in parliamentary debate.
Students and faculty played Professor Stephen Scott’s “The Deep Spaces,” a fantasy song-cycle about Italy’s Lake Como, on CC’s unique bowed piano April 25.
The Doobie Brothers played a concert on blocked Cascade Avenue as part of April’s Llamapalooza, where students got into the spirit with a little face-painting.
