
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 * Volume 26, Number 3
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EVENTS TWEED
MUSEUM “Drawings by Frank Big Bear” will open on Sept. 30 with the opening reception from 2-4 pm on Sun., Oct. 5. “Apart at the Seams: Drawings and Paintings by Allen D. (Big Al) Carter” is on display thru Dec. 14. “Bright Life: Works on Paper by Karel Appel” will be on display thru May 24. “Framing the Collection: Select Works” will be on display thru May 24. “Work Through the Lens: Photographs from the Permanent Collection” will be on display thru May 24. Selections from “The Richard E. and Dorothy Rawlings Nelson Collection of American Indian Art” will be on display thru Sept. 13. The Visual Lecture Series presents Anne Burdick at 6 pm on Oct. 7, Robert Newman at 6 pm on Nov. 11, and Julie L'Enfant at 6 pm on Nov. 18. All events are held in the Tweed. Senior Student Shows will be featured throughout the year including: Shawn Wynne and Jarrod Kintzi from Sept. 30 - Oct. 5, Jeff Schwarten from Oct. 7 - 12, Nicole Freeman and Kate Dupre from Oct. 14 - 19, Michael Kantor, Natalie Patrick, and Katie Gangelhoff from Oct. 21 - 26, Clark Anderson from Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, Jill Raymond and Debra Lindholm from Nov. 4 - 9, Melissa Aydt from Nov. 11 - 16, Laura Mayerle and Sam Hendricks from Nov. 18 - 23, Joshua Hammari from Dec. 2 - 7, and Christina Hoeker from Dec. 9 - 14. The opening receptions will be held on Tues. at 4 pm. All events will be held in the Weber Music Hall. The 7th Annual Weber Concert will be presented at 7:30 pm on Thurs., Oct. 9. A Faculty Artist Recital: Faculty at Play I will be presented at 7:30 pm Mon., Oct. 13. An Ovation Guest Artist Concert with soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian will be presented at 7:30 pm on Thurs., Oct. 23. A Senior High School Honors Orchestra Concert will be presented at 4 pm on Fri., Oct. 24 and Sat., Oct. 25. A Fall Choral Concert with choral classics by the Concert Chorale, University Singers, and Chamber Singers will be presented at 3 pm on Sun., Oct. 26. A Senior High School Honor Choir Festival Concert will be presented at 4 pm on A Jazz Scholarship Benefit Concert with the UMD Jazz I & II and Duluth’s Big Time Jazz Orchestra will be presented at 7:30 pm on Wed., Oct. 29. A Senior High School Honor Band Festival Concert will be presented at 7:30 pm on Fri., Oct. 31. For more information about music events, call 726-8561. "Seussical" a musical based on the books of Dr. Seuss, directed by Ann Bergeron will be presented at 7:30 pm from Oct. 16 - 18 and Oct. 22 - 25 and at 2 pm on Oct. 19 in the Marshall Performing Arts Center. See the memorable characters from childhood in unexpected and enchanting ways. FOOTBALL MEN'S HOCKEY WOMEN'S HOCKEY CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL SOCCER LEARN ABOUT TEACHING TECH TUESDAY LIBERAL EDUCATION REFORM The Alworth Institute is sponsoring a Morning School from 9:30 am - noon on Sat., Oct. 4, at the Tweed Museum Lecture Gallery. The title of this program is “The Palace of Versailles and how French Style came to England” with Barre. This event if free to the public, but reservations should be made. “Georgia on My Mind” will be presented by Alexis Pogorelskin, professor of History at UMD at noon on Tue., Oct. 7, in the UMD Fourth Floor Library Rotunda. “Brazil: The Country of the Future has Arrived” will be presented by Robert H. Scarlett, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota International Center at 7 pm on Wed., Oct. 15, in the UMD Fourth Floor Library Rotunda. “Peace, Stability and Reform in the Middle East: How will the new U.S. Administration Balance Priorities” will be presented by Michele Dunne, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace & Editor, Arab Reform Bulletin at 7 pm on Wed., Oct. 22, in the UMD Fourth Floor Library Rotunda. For info, contact Cindy Christian, at 726-7493, alworth@d.umn.edu or see http://www.d.umn.edu/alworth/main/index.php. PLANETARIUM INT'L BROWN BAG LUNCH “Researching Garden History” with Dianne Barre will be held on Fri., Oct. 3. “(De)Constructing Borders: Native Nations Treaty-Making with the United States and Canada” with Heidi Kiiwetinepinesiik Stark will be held on Thurs., Oct. 9. “Second City of the United Kingdom” with Paul Strommer, Leif Olson, and Stephanie Bassett will be held on Thurs., Oct. 16. “Creating Democracy and Civil Society in Tajikistan” with Visiting Leaders from Tajikistan will be held on Thurs., Oct. 23. A reception will follow this presentation. “China: Perspective from an Insider” with Zhangyi Liu will be held on Thurs., Oct. 30. All events will be held in the Library Fourth Floor Rotunda For information, contact Cindy Christian, at 726-7493 or alworth@d.umn.edu or see http://www.d.umn.edu/alworth/main/brownbag.php. LSBE PROFESSOR FOR A DAY RSOP MIND/BODY SERIES "Self Healing Techniques" will be held on Sun., Oct. 5. Learn how to heal yourself with various muscle tension releasing moves, healing tools and systematic self massaging techniques. "Sundo Taoist" will be held on Sun., Oct. 12. Work through physical and psychological blockages through various postures, meditation and breathing techniques. "Yoga for Athletes and Other Active People" will be held on Sun., Oct. 19. Learn yoga postures that improve flexibility, strength, and balance. There is a charge for the classes. Advanced registration is required, for more information, call 726-7128 or stop by at SpHC 153. INSTITUTE ON THE ENVIRONMENT There will be a short meet-and-greet opportunity immediately following the presentation. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Michelle Beaman at 612-626-9553. GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL Contact UMD Career Services at carserv@d.umn.edu or call 726-7985 for more information. PHYSICS SEMINAR BEETHOVEN'S ODE TO JOY DOC TALKS For information, contact Carol Peterman at cpeterma@d.umn.edu. ENDING HOMELESSNESS The event is co-sponsored by the Office of Civic Engagement and AAF Duluth/Superior (American Advertising Federation). The event will also launch the Fall 2008 AAF Duluth/Superior scholarship competition where area advertising and marketing students are invited to to create an awareness campaign about homelessness. Six scholarships are awarded from $100 to $1200. For info, contact Alexis Pogorelskin, apogorel@d.umn.edu, 726-7548, or see http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/ghhrcenter. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT For more info and to register, contact Cathy Rackliffe at 726-6827 or cracklif@d.umn.edu. FALL MULTI-CULTURAL EVENTS Meet and greet the Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC) Interns at noon on Wed., Oct. 1 in KSC 266. For info contact WRAC at 726-6292. XMEN 3 will be shown from 3:30-5:30 pm on Wed., Oct. 1, in KSC 273B as part of the Train Your Brain Film Series. For info contact Access for All at 726-8217. The film: Under the Same Moon will be shown at 7 pm on Thurs., Oct. 2 in Bohannan 90 as part of the Latino Film Festival. For info contact 726-8444. A panel discussion with the cast members of Mending Monologues will be held at noon on Fri., Oct. 3 in Montague Hall 80. For info call 726-8444. Mending Monologues will be held at 7 pm, on Oct. 3 and 4 in Bohannon Hall 90. For info call 726-8444. The film: La Vendedora de Rosas / The Rose Seller will be shown at 7 pm, on Thur., Oct. 9, in Bohannan 90 as part of the Latino Film Festival. For info contact 726-8444. National Coming Out Day is on Sun., Oct. 11. For more info visit www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/glbt or call 726-7300. The Annual National Coming Out Day Luncheon will be held on Wed., Oct. 15. RSVP to Angie Nichols at anichols@d.umn.edu or call 726-7300. The WRAC Brown Bag “Love Your Body” will be held at noon on Wed., Oct. 15 in KSC 268. For info contact 726-8444. A Speak Out event will be held from 11 am - 2 pm on Thurs., Oct. 16 in the Kirby Student Lounge. For info, contact the Diversity Commission at 726-6849. The film: Ladrón que roba a ladrón will be shown at 7 pm on Thurs., Oct. 16, in Bohannan 90 as part of the Latino Film Festival. For info, contact 726-8444. Ed Heisler will present “Men can be feminist too” at noon on Wed., Oct. 22 in KSC 268. For info contact 726-6292. A Kirby Leadership Symposium "White Like Me" with author Tim Wise will be held at 4 pm on Mon., Oct. 27 in the Kirby Ballroom. For info contact 726-8444. An Egg Roll Sale will be held from 11:30 am- 2:20 pm on Tue., and Wed., Oct. 28 and 29, in the Kirby Commons. For info contact Access for All at 726-8444. The WRAC Brown Bag PAVSA Presentation will be held at noon on Wed., Oct. 29, in KSC 268. For info contact WRAC at 726-6292. The exhibition “Dia de Los Muertos,” Day of the Dead, will be on display from Oct. 28-Nov. 7 in KSC 270. For info contact 726-8444. AMERICAN STUDIES COLLOQUIUM For information, contact Jeffrey Hole at jhole@d.umn.edu or 726-7316. INT'L STUDY CURRICULUM WORKSHOP UMD HOMECOMING 2008 A Department Decorating Contest will be held from 10 am – 1 pm on Wed., Oct. 8 on the UMD campus. Cardboard Boat Races will be held from 4:30 - 6 pm on Thurs., Oct. 9 at Bagley Pond. A UMD Homecoming Bonfire at Fitger’s Courtyard will be held from 7 - 9 pm on Thurs., Oct. 9. This event is for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. A Homecoming Carnival will be held from 11 am – 2 pm on Fri., Oct. 10 on the Kirby Terrace. A Hall of Fame Social Hour will begin at 5 pm on Fri., Oct. 10 in the Kirby Ballroom. A Hall of Fame dinner and program will follow. The UMD Class of 1958 will celebrate their 50th Reunion during UMD Homecoming: including a 50th Reunion Dinner at 6 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 10 at the Kitchi Gammi Club. (See following story.) Watch the UMD Womens Volleyball vs. St. Cloud at 7 pm on Fri., Oct. 10 in the Romano Gym. See the UMD Women’s Hockey team play the U of M at 7:07 pm on Fri., Oct. 10 at the DECC. The Annual 5K Homecoming Trail Run at Bagley Nature Area will be held at 10 am on Sat., Oct. 11. The cost for UMD Students is $7 and $12 for others. Contact Rec Sports at 726-7128. Race day registration is welcome. Activities for alumni include a 50th Reunion Brunch at 9 am on Sat., Oct. 11 in the UMD Garden Room followed by a UMD Campus Tour at 10:30 am. (See following story.) Everyone is invited to a Tailgating Party from 11 am-12:30 pm on Sat., Oct. 11 in the Gold Lot in front of the Football Field. Alumni, faculty, staff, the community, and students are welcome. The UMD Bulldog Football team will play the Northern State University Wolves at 1 pm on Sat., Oct. 11 in Malosky Stadium. The UMD Women's Volleyball team will play Concordia/ St. Paul at 4 pm on Sat., Oct. 11 in the Romano Gym. An Alumni Homecoming Party will be held form 5:30 – 7 pm on Sat., Oct. 11 at the DECC Duluth Curling Club. (See following story.) The UMD Women’s Hockey team will play the U of M at 7:07 pm at the DECC. A Late Night Kirby Old School Event will be held at 9 pm on Sat., Oct. 11. in the Kirby Lounge Area. For more information, contact Christina at cgeissle@d.umn.edu. CLASS OF 1958 50th REUNION ALUMNI HOMECOMING PARTY UMEAP With over 50 participants, it is the largest meeting in UMEAP history and the first one held in Northern Minn. For more information, contact Leigh Neys at lneys@d.umn.edu or call 726-7053. INVASIVE SPECIES CONFERENCE EXCEL CENTER MEN'S HOCKEY 50 YEARS ON ISLE ROYALE George Desort’s documentary on the Isle Royale wolf and moose study, Fortunate Wilderness, the Duluth premiere, will be shown from 7 – 8:30 pm on Thurs., Nov. 6 in the Marshall Performing Arts Center. Fortunate Wilderness captures the science and wonder of the world’s longest large mammal study — the study of wolves and moose on Isle Royale. “American Indian Ethics Meets Wolf-Moose Research” with wilderness scholar Michael Nelson will be presented from noon- 1 pm on Fri., Nov. 7 in the Library Fourth Floor Rotunda. “50 Years of Wolf Moose Research” with biologists Rolf Peterson (BS ’70 Zoology) and John Vucetich will be presented from 7 – 8:30 pm on Fri., Nov. 7 in the Marshall Performing Arts Center. They will present findings from the 50 years of large mammal study on Isle Royale. Peterson is the lead researcher for the study. For information contact Tom Beery, tbeery@d.umn.edu or 726-7333. GLENSHEEN The first tour at Glensheen begins daily at 9:30 am, and last tour begins at 4 pm. After October 19, Glensheen is open during weekends, Sat. and Sun. from 9:30 am-3:30 pm. The first tour begins at 10 am, and the last tour begins at 3 pm. For info email glen@d.umn.edu or call 218-726-8910. Faculty/Staff News --- This issue Subscribe for an E-mail notice of each Currents issue: instructions UMD EVENT PUBLICITY To submit material to CURRENTS, email
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