Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Events for February 2009

Common Ground
a midweek break

Samuelson Chapel

Midweek student-led worship service begins at 9:11 p.m.

Lord of Life Student Congregation
the church on campus

Samuelson Chapel

Sunday evening worship service.

On The Making of a Therapist: A Practical Guide to the Inner Journey
A talk by Lou Cozolino, Ph.D.

Samuelson Chapel

Dr. Cozolino will draw on his book The Making of a Therapist: A Practical Guide for the Inner Journey (WW Norton) as he speaks about the challenges in becoming a psychotherapist and the personal growth that accompanies this task.

Corporate Leaders Breakfast Series
The Future of Newspapers

Lundring Events Center

University Chapel
with Kathleen Rudrud

Samuelson Chapel

Weekly worship service begins at 10:10 a.m.

Sustainability in Action: Greening Lessons Learned from the Democratic National Convention
Jaime Nack, President of Three Squares, Inc.

Ullman Commons

Jaime Nack served as Director of Sustainability & Greening Operations for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

100 Days Party

Sunset Hills Country Club

Friends, hors d’oeuvres, memories and cheers… join us to celebrate the past four years!

Nordic Spirit Symposium
Sagas and the Viking World

Samuelson Chapel

The Nordic Spirit Symposium runs Friday evening through Saturday. Our journey into Viking Age culture will probe the Icelandic sagas, a Viking legacy and contribution to world literature, as well as Viking Age art, life and beliefs. You are invited to experience this program with distinguished speakers and polished performers, and to share the time-honored spirit of a symposium, blending music, dining and the free exchange of ideas to enhance the pleasure of learning.

Assemblage Exhibit

Kwan Fong Gallery

The Assemblage exhibit gives us a delightful view into the mysterious world of re-invention and reconstruction. An opening reception will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.

Nordic Spirit Symposium
Sagas and the Viking World

Samuelson Chapel

Our journey into Viking Age culture will probe the Icelandic sagas, a Viking legacy and contribution to world literature, as well as Viking Age art, life and beliefs. You are invited to experience this program with distinguished speakers and polished performers, and to share the time-honored spirit of a symposium, blending music, dining and the free exchange of ideas to enhance the pleasure of learning.

Athletics Food Drive
Do you know your A,B,Cs? Athletics, Basketball, Community Service

Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

Food Drive at the double-header basketball game! Come support basketball and community service! Free Chipotle to the first 100 people to donate at least two non-perishable food items!

Reel Justice: The Negro Zone

Ullman Commons

The Negro Zone is a hilarious film short confronting the many stereotypes perpetrated on the black man.

University Chapel
with Dave Jarvis

Samuelson Chapel

Weekly worship service begins at 10:10 a.m.

2nd Annual Black History Month Open Mic Night!
"The Word"

Ullman Commons

Join us for a night of Poetry, Music, Food and Fun to acknowledge past and present influential African American Leaders.

Naomi Wolf: The Beauty Myth
Artists and Speakers Series (change of date)

Samuelson Chapel

The Artists and Speakers Series presents feminist, social critic and political activist Naomi Wolf in the first of two appearances.

Naomi Wolf: Hooking Up: Sex, Alcohol and the Death of Romance on College Campuses

Samuelson Chapel

The Artists and Speakers Series presents feminist, social critic and political activist Naomi Wolf.

Spit It
Hip Hop Rapping Battle

Grace Basketball Courts

It is a Hip Hop Rapping Freestyle Battle. Contestants will each have a minute to SPIT their illest lyrics. The three remaining will win the Grand Prizes. We will also have some performances by Ill Dub, Pete Rock, and many more.

Elmer Ramsey, His Trumpet and Orchestra
A Valentine's Day Concert

Samuelson Chapel

Elmer Ramsey with his trumpet and orchestra will perform music from some of the greatest artists of the big band era.

Glow-in-the-Dark Worship
Outdoor Worship

Kingsmen Park

Outdoor worship in Kingsmen Park with light sticks and necklaces followed by a game of Ultimate Frisbee.

Sicko (2007)
Reel Justice Documentary Series

Ullman Commons

The documentary takes a look at health care in the United States as provided by profit-oriented health maintenance organizations (HMOs) compared to free, universal care in Canada, the United Kingdom and France.

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