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    IEGAP meeting minutes (from 2/22)

    For those IEGAP members that were not able to join us, we wanted to make sure everyone has the upcoming events and can mark their calendars in advance and hopefully join us.  Upcoming Events Art exhibition FROM WITHIN Artist Talk with Chanika Svetvilas and Jennifer Cabral-Pierce This special art exhibit showcases the hidden talents of amateur artists on staff and faculty from within Fitz-Randolph gates at Princeton University. Thursday, March 14th, 12 noon to 1 pm113 Dickinson HallLunch/Refreshment will be providedRSVP sign up sheet will be sent out in the next week. Princeton International Cinema Spring Series Wednesday, March 6th – Shoplifters (Japan)Thursday, April 4th – Capernaum (Lebanon)Thursday, May 2nd…

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    Princeton Interational Series: Shoplifters (3/6)

    This film is a part of Princeton International Cinema Series and IEGAP members are eligible for free tickets (and free popcorn). “Shoplifters” Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this wonderful, understated drama. SHOPLIFTERS follows a group of misfit petty criminals, young and old, who form a family unit and share a small apartment. Despite the family’s troubles, Koreeda finds moments of humor in this poignant and affecting film. https://princetongardentheatre.org/films/shoplifters-event Running time: 2hr Country: Japan

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    Princeton International Series: The Guilty (2/7)

    This film is a part of Princeton International Cinema Series and IEGAP members are eligible for free tickets (and free popcorn). “The Guilty” THE GUILTY is an innovative Danish thriller that premiered to nearly unanimous praise at the Cannes Film Festival. A police dispatcher answers an emergency call from a kidnapped woman. When the call is disconnected, he sets out to solve the case with only his phone as a tool. An expertly-paced, tense drama. https://princetongardentheatre.org/films/the-guilty     Running time: 1hr 25min Country: Denmark  

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    Princeton International Series: Liyana (1/10)

      This film is a part of Princeton International Cinema Series and IEGAP members are eligible for free tickets. “Liyana” Five orphaned children in Swaziland collaborate to tell a story about a girl who embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. Their fictional character’s journey, depicted through animation, is interwoven with poetic and observational documentary scenes to create a genre-defying celebration of collective storytelling, perseverance, and the power of creativity.   Running time 1 hour, 17 minutes. Directed by Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp       More information at: https://princetongardentheatre.org/films/liyana  

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    Holiday Potluck Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at noon

    Please save the date for our annual Holiday Potluck Luncheon which will be held at Carl Fields Center, Class of 1985 meeting room on Tuesday December 18th, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. To RSVP please contact Melissa DiMeglio or Alicja Tadych. IEGAP members are encouraged to bring a dish to share (details will be provided in the email).   We will do again White Elephant Gift Exchange (gift price around $10). The rules are simple: 1. Everyone (participating) brings one wrapped gift (just something small/nice/funny within $10 range).  2. We put all the gifts into a pile and we determine the sequence of people opening the gifts. 3. We sit in a circle and the first player chooses one gift from a…

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    Princeton International Cinema Series: Mary and the Witch’s Flower (12/6)

    This film is a part of Princeton International Cinema Series and IEGAP members are eligible for free tickets (and free popcorn). The film is shown at Princeton Garden Theatre on Thursday, Dec 6 at 5:30pm. “Mary and the Witch’s Flower” An adventure story about a young girl named Mary, who discovers a flower that grants magical powers for one night.         Country of origin: Japan Running time 1 hour, 43 minutes.   https://princetongardentheatre.org/films/mary-and-the-witchs-flower

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    Introducing the New IEGAP Leadership Team

    Dear friends and colleagues,   Thank you to the candidates who put themselves forward for these roles and thank you IEGAP members for voting  for the new leadership team. It is with great pleasure that we announce the following leadership roles:    President: Alicja Tadych Vice President: Patricia Jones Secretary: Melissa DiMeglio   Congratulations to you all!     We welcome members to join the Steering Committee which serves as a core group in the overall programming of events and activities throughout the year.   Best, Min Pullan, Floe Fusin-Wischusen, Jessica Dagci

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    Incoming election of IEGAP officers

      It’s time for election of IEGAP officers for the two-year term starting from November 2018. Please nominate other IEGAP members (or yourself) for the following positions: President, Vice President and Secretary.   Important dates to remember: October 12 (Fri) – Deadline to submit nominations to  Jessica Dagci (jhoppe@princeton.edu) and Floe Fusin-Wischusen (floe@princeton.edu) October 17 (Wed) – Confirmation of nominations (and submission of candidate’s brief bio) October 19 (Fri) – Election (online setup by HR) October 22 (Mon) – Announcement of election results November 1 (Thu) – Official start date of the two-year term

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    Documentary film “Of Fathers and Sons” at Princeton Garden Theatre

    This film is a part of Princeton International Cinema Series and IEGAP members are eligible for free tickets.   “Of Fathers and Sons” While sharing the life of a radical Islamist family, award-winning filmmaker Talal Derki captured the story of 12- and 13-year-old brothers being groomed by their father to be Jihad fighters. 1 hour, 38 minutes.       Running time 1 hour, 38 minutes. Directed by: Talal Derki

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