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Open VISIONS Forum Radhika Dirks The Future is Here: The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence

The Quick Weekly October 20 - 28
Open VISIONS Forum
Radhika Dirks The Future is Here: The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence
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Thursday, October 26 | 7:30 p.m.
Named by Forbes as one of its “30 Women in AI to Watch,” Radhika Dirks is a leading expert in AI and an acknowledged tech visionary. Join this conversation to understand both the risks and benefits of this technology, and how AI can be used to make “moonshots”—bold ideas that change everything—a reality.
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The Met: Live in HD
Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking
Saturday, October 281 p.m. (encore) | 12 p.m. pre-screening talk
Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking features Heggie’s poignant music and a libretto by Tony and Emmy Award–winner Terrence McNally. A free pre-screening talk with Michael Ciavaglia, PhD will be held at the Dolan School of Business Event Hall.
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Theatre Fairfield
DollHouseA Drama by Theresa RebeckBased on Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House
October 17-21
This contemporary adaptation tells the story of Nora in the tony suburbs of Connecticut, where her children are cared for by a nanny, her husband's best friend is in love with her, and her stifling marriage is crumbling. Nora also has a secret, the revelation of which irrevocably sets her life on a new course.
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Fairfield University Glee Club
Fairfield University Glee Club Concert
Sunday, October 22 | 12:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the Fairfield University Glee Club as they kick off their 76th season of music! Directed by Carole Ann Maxwell, D.S.M., the concert is a FREE annual event. Advance registration required.
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Theatre Fairfield
Project X By Judy Tate
Wednesday, October 25Thursday, October 26
This is an original piece that investigates race and privilege at Fairfield University, and also reflects America's 21st century struggle with race and social justice. Created from interviews of Fairfield University Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Staff. These are screenings of the recorded live performance.
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