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A widely-published author and winner of two National Jewish Book Awards will speak as part of the annual ������Ƶ-UC Santa Barbara Hebrew Bible Lecture. Michael Fishbane, Nathan Cummings professor of Jewish studies at the University of Chicago Divinity School, will speak on “The Ideals of Torah and Torah-study in the Psalms,” Thursday, Nov. 2, in Hieronymus Lounge, at 7 p.m.

Eighteen nationally and internationally known artists will display custom-made teapots, cups and other unique ceramic works Thursday, Nov. 2, through Dec. 15. in ������Ƶ’s Reynolds Gallery. There will be an opening discussion and reception for “Form and Function: A Ceramics Invitational,” Thursday, Nov. 2, at 4 p.m.

Singers from eight high schools will join ������Ƶ’s men’s and women’s chorales, chamber singers and college choir for the Fall Choral Festival Concert, Friday, Oct. 27, at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 East Cota Street, at 7 p.m. The concert is free, but seating is limited.

The American Double, a violin-piano ensemble, will perform a unique concert featuring all of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom’s works for violin and piano. “The Bolcom Project” will be performed as part of the Kerrytown Concert House Classical Series, Sunday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. at the concert house, 415 North Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Andrea Gurney knew she wanted to become a psychologist when she was 13 years old. When Gurney’s parents separated, she moved with her mother and sister from New York to Arizona. She remembers going to a family therapist at that time and how it helped provide stability and helped the family to openly communicate with one another.

A day of events at ������Ƶ this month will celebrate Mark Nelson, new Dr. Kenneth and Peggy Monroe professor of philosophy. The endowed chair was created by former ������Ƶ professor Kenneth Monroe, who died in 1987, and his wife, Peggy, who died in February 2004.

Nelson started teaching at ������Ƶ this fall, after spending his last 12 years teaching at the , one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom.