Lafayette has been selected to offer a Tournees Festival for the second consecutive year. Funded through a grant from the French Cultural Services (FACE), the festival is part of an initiative to help bring contemporary French cinema to college and university campuses across the US. This year's selection of films includes an array of genres from documentaries to dramas, co-productions that represent the Francophone world, as well as films by directors ranging from unique new voices to established figures.

A short discussion will follow each screening. For the full list of dates and places, go to: http://sites.lafayette.edu/tourneesfilmfest/2009-schedule/

An exhibition marking the 150th anniversary, on November 24, of the publication of Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species," is comprised of three related sections. In "A Habit of Deciding Influence" are 18 photographs of Darwin’s pigeon specimens at the Natural History of London/Tring. Darwin took up the study of domesticated pigeons in 1855 and his observations of artificial selection in pigeon breeding was invaluable to his understanding of the way species change in natural environments. 2)"Coop" is a mixed-media installation based on Darwin’s five-sided pigeon coop. 3)"Frameworks of Absence: The Extinct Birds of John James Audubon” includes 10 altered prints from “Birds of America.”

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Baba Brinkman is a Canadian actor and rap artist. The Rap Guide to Evolution explores the history and current understanding of Darwin's theory, combining hilarious remixes of popular rap songs with clever lyrical storytelling that covers Natural Selection, Sexual Selection, Evolutionary Psychology, and much more. Dr. Mark Pallen, author of The Rough Guide to Evolution has vetted the entire script for scientific and historical accuracy, making it a powerful teaching tool as well as a laugh-out-loud comedy experience.

"From the India of Mother Teresa to the South Africa of Nelson Mandela: 50 Years of Historical Encounters and Philanthropic Engagement"

Lapierre is the author of several international bestsellers and founder of a humanitarian organization that supports medical care, education, and development projects in India, Africa, and South America. His visit to Lafayette will coincide with the launching of his new book, A Rainbow in the Night. The Lives of Liberty Lectures began in 2007 as a celebration of the 250th birthday of the Marquis de Lafayette and to honor his legacy of dedication to freedom. A post-lecture public reception and book-signing will be held in the lobby of Pfenning Alumni Center.
Books will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.