Alumni Reunion Forums
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 11 am and 3:30 pmExplore the experience, knowledge and perspectives of the Brown alumni community in these new alumni-to-alumni forums on Saturday morning and afternoon.
Ahead of the Curve: Producing for Film & Television
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
David Brown ’98, producer/manager, Sleeping Giant Productions
Amy Gossels ’83, casting director/producer,
Amy Gossels Casting
Bob Levy ’83, producer, Alloy Entertainment
The process of moving a film or television show from initial concept through to post-production is a complex one, all the more so in the expansion of market segments that has occurred over the past few years. Seasoned alumni share their professional perspectives on their part of the process and comment on what it takes to be successful in today’s industry.
Salomon Center, Room 001
Dot Earth: Pursuing Progress on a Finite Planet
Co-sponsored by the Environmental Change Initiative and
the Office of Alumni Relations
Andrew C. Revkin ’78, environment reporter, Dot Earth blogger,
The New York Times
In an illustrated talk, Andrew Revkin ’78, a prize-winning New York Times reporter and author, will describe his 25-year exploration of efforts to mesh human affairs with Earth’s limits, from the Amazon to the North Pole. Book signing to follow lecture.
W. Duncan Macmillan Hall, Room 115
What’s So Funny? Alumni Comedy Writers
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
Kit Boss ’83, writer, ABC Studios
Jonathan Groff ’83, writer/executive producer,
20th Century Fox
Ian Maxtone-Graham ’83, executive producer, The Simpsons
Moderated by Lauren Corrao ’83, president, Original Program Development, Comedy Central
Have you ever wondered how comedic writers go about the process of creating humorous copy? How do they know that their writing will give you a chuckle, or perhaps, land you in stitches? Join several alumni who have achieved critical acclaim to learn the art and science of comedic writing.
W. Duncan Macmillan Hall, Room 117
Contemporary Design: A Conversation with Jonathan Adler ’88
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
Jonathan Adler ’88, artist/designer/owner, Jonathan Adler Studio and Stores
Moderated by Sarah Medford ’83, director, Arts, Culture & Design, Town & Country Magazine
Jonathan Adler ’88 first tried his hand at throwing pots at summer camp when he was twelve years old. Since then, he has established Jonathan Adler Studio and Stores, featuring an extensive line of pottery and home décor collections. Also, in 2007, Jonathan was the lead judge on Bravo’s Top Design. Join Jonathan as he talks about his own work and comments on the world of contemporary design.
List Art Center, Room 120