There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this week. From a discussion on the rising costs of higher education to an open house for families interested in bilingual preschool and kindergarten curriculum, here are a few top options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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Why is Higher Education SO Expensive?
Tonight: Join a panel of experts to hear about the rising costs of higher education and what graduates can expect in the future.
The panel will feature:
- Jeremy Thompson, senior policy analyst at MassBudget
- Eliza Spang, executive director at Level
- Fabrice Clerphon, internship services manager at Year Up
- Moderator Jennifer Ash, a board member at the Young Education Professionals of Boston
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway
Admission: Free
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Film Screening: 'Etched In Glass: The Legacy of Steve Ross'
Come Thursday, LabCentral will screen a documentary on Steve Ross, who spent five years in 10 concentration camps as a young boy.
After his release — and being treated kindly by an American soldier — Ross committed the next 40 years of his life to helping young people. He was also a major influence behind the opening of the New England Holocaust Memorial.
Stick around after the screening for a discussion and Q&A session with Roger Lyons, the creator of the documentary, and Julie Ross, the daughter of Steve Ross.
When: Thursday, Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m.
Where: LabCentral, 700 Main St.
Admission: Free
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Housewarming Party: Cambridge Innovation Center on Main Street
Join fellow entrepreneurs in celebrating the opening of the third Cambridge Innovation Center. The Friday evening celebration for the new, 90,000-square-foot coworking space will feature food, drinks and music.
When: Friday, Jan. 25, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Innovation Center, 245 Main St., Floor 2
Admission: Free
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Open House: International School of Boston
Parents and caregivers of future preschool and kindergarten students are invited to an open house at the International School of Boston's Cambridge campus. Attendees will learn how the school empowers children to think in both French and English while preparing for the educational journeys that lie ahead.
When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: International School of Boston, Cambridge Campus, 45 Matignon Road
Admission: Free
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