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STETSON UNIVERSITY
PUBLIC LECTURES, ETC.
SPRING 2010
JANUARY
Now through March 14 - Art Exhibition
Exhibition of works by Art graduates Sean Erwin '04, Laura Oxendine '06, Justin Rancourt '06, Beverly Langran '07 and Derick Ostrenko '08. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15. Closed Feb. 27 through March 8 for Spring Break. Stetson University, Sampson Hall, Duncan Gallery of Art, 132 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Art Department, 386-822-7266.
Now through March 14 - Art Exhibition
Selections from the Permanent Collection. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Feb. 27 through March 8 for Spring Break. Stetson University, Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave. between Sampson Hall and duPont-Ball Library on the Quad. Free. Information: Art Department, 386-822-7266.
Now through April 28 - Art Exhibition
"Oscar Bluemner: Art and Identity between the World Wars," paintings from the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Closed all national holidays and holiday weekends. Stetson University, Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave. between Sampson Hall and duPont-Ball Library on the Quad. Free. Information: Art Department, 386-822-7266.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 9 - Lecture
George H. Shriver Lecture Series, "Religion in American History," Dr. James Turner, Cavanaugh Professor of Humanities in the Department of History and program in the History & Philosophy of Science at the University of Notre Dame, "The Dog That Didn't Bark: The Study of Religion in America to circa 1820," 7 p.m., Stetson University, Carlton Union Building, Stetson Room, 131 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Department of Religious Studies, 386-822-8930.
Feb. 9 - Concert
Cellobration, David Bjella, director, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
Feb. 10 - Lecture
George H. Shriver Lecture Series, "Religion in American History," Dr. James Turner, Cavanaugh Professor of Humanities in the Department of History and program in the History & Philosophy of Science at the University of Notre Dame, "Comparing Religions in an Age of Confusion, circa 1820 to 1900," noon, Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Department of Religious Studies, 386-822-8930.
Feb. 10 - Lecture
George H. Shriver Lecture Series, "Religion in American History," Dr. James Turner, Cavanaugh Professor of Humanities in the Department of History and program in the History & Philosophy of Science at the University of Notre Dame, "William James Redraws the Map," 7 p.m., Stetson University, Carlton Union Building, Stetson Room, 131 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Department of Religious Studies, 386-822-8930.
Feb. 11 - Film Screening
Screening of the film "Primer," followed by discussion led by Joshua Rust, Stetson University Philosophy Department, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, John E. Johns Room 315, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Philosophy Department, 386-822-7581.
Feb. 12 - Exhibition Opening
Wine and cheese gallery opening of "The Bugliness of Florida," exhibition of insect photographs by Stetson University Biology Professor Peter May, with music provided by Thin Film Magnetism, 5 to 7 p.m., Stetson University, Gillespie Museum, 234 E. Michigan Avenue. Free. Information: Gillespie Museum, 386-822-7330, gillespiemuseum@stetson.edu.
Feb. 12 - Concert
University Symphonic Band, Bobby Adams, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
Feb. 13 - Family Day
Family Day, "For the Love of Birds and Bugs," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., "The Bugliness of Florida," exhibition of insect photographs by Stetson University Biology Professor Peter May, Stetson University, Gillespie Museum, 234 E. Michigan Avenue; "Workshop on Backyard Bird Habitats" by Karyn Hoffman, West Volusia Audubon Society, Stetson University, Rinker Environmental Learning Center, 231 E. Michigan Avenue. Free. Information: Gillespie Museum, 386-822-7330, gillespiemuseum@stetson.edu.
Feb. 17 - Film
Hindsight Spring Film Series, The CIA in Film, "The Spook Who Sat by the Door," followed by discussion led by Kimberly Reiter, Stetson University History Department, 7 p.m., Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: History Department, 386-822-7535.
Feb. 18 through 21 - Theater
"The Underpants," by Steve Martin, adapted from the farce by Carl Sternheim, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, 19 and 20; 3 p.m. Feb. 21, Stetson University, Stover Theatre, 535 N. Florida Ave. Admission: $8 general public; $6 senior citizens and area students. Discounts available for seniors, groups and students of other schools and universities. Free for Stetson students, faculty, staff and their dependents with valid Stetson University identification. Information: Box Office hours 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays, starting Monday the week of each production, 386-822-8700.
Feb. 19 through 21 - Puccini Operas
"Suor Angelica" and "Gianni Schicchi," two one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini, Russell Franks, director, Anthony Hose, University Orchestra conductor, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 and 3 p.m. Feb. 21, DeLand High School Auditorium, 800 N. Hill Ave. $10 general public, $8 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
Feb. 19 through 21 - Play
Stetson students perform the Eve Ensler play, "The Vagina Monologues," 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 20; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Tickets available at the door, $10 for community members; $5 for people with Stetson ID. Proceeds will go to the Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County. Donations to the center can also be made at the performances. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Jennifer Snyder at 386-822-7530 or Abigail Lemay at alemay@stetson.edu. Please provide your name, telephone number, number of tickets and the date of the performances you wish to attend.
Feb. 22 - Lecture
Nancy Hiller, professional cabinetmaker and writer, "Sex in the Kitchen: Gender and the Development of Kitchen Furnishings in the Twentieth Century," sponsored by the Women and Gender Studies Program and the American Studies Department, 7 p.m., Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Public Relations, (386) 822-8920.
Feb. 23 - Faculty Recital
Stephen Robinson, guitar, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
Feb. 24 - Lecture
Oscar Bluemner and American Modernism, Series II, lecture series, Ulrich Birkmaier, senior painting conservator at the Wadsworth Atheneum, "In Search of Permanence: Oscar Bluemner's Materials and Techniques," 7 p.m., Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Art Department, 386-822-7266.
Feb. 24 - Concert
Jazz Ensemble, George West, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Carlton Union Building, Stetson Room, 131 E. Minnesota Ave. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
Feb. 25 - Film Screening
Screening of the film "Chinatown," followed by discussion led by Joshua Rust, Stetson University Philosophy Department, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, John E. Johns Room 315, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Philosophy Department, 386-822-7581.
Feb. 26 - Lecture
Betty Batson Bell Brain and Learning Lecture Series, Camille Tessitore King, Psychology Department, Stetson University, "How Memories are Made," noon, Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center, reached from the courtyard on the north side of the duPont-Ball Library, 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Psychology Department, 386-822-7285.
MARCH
March 9 - Lecture
Robert Harris, chairman of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, "Sustainability Accounting," 6:30 p.m., Stetson University, Rinker Auditorium in the Lynn Business Center, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Department of Accounting, (386) 822-7404.
March 9 - Concert
Stetson University artist faculty performing music by black composers, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 11 - Lecture
Russian Studies Program lecture, Thomas Lahusen, professor of Russian History at the University of Toronto, "Russian Cities in Film," 6 to 8 p.m., Stetson University, Lynn Business Center, Room 122, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Russian Studies Center, 386-822-7381.
March 11 - Film Screening
Screening of the film "Midnight Cowboy," followed by discussion led by Joshua Rust, Stetson University Philosophy Department, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, John E. Johns Room 315, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Philosophy Department, 386-822-7581.
March 12 - Recital
Piano Scholars, Barry Snyder, piano, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 13 - Recital
Piano Scholars' Recital, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 14 - Guest Recital
Piano Scholars' Festival Duo Pianists, Stella Zedro and Mary Hick Viger, 3 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 15 - Lecture
Artists and Lecturers Series, Dr. Betsy Lucal, "The Future of Sex-Segregated Athletic Competitions: The Transgender and Intersex Challenge," 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Lynn Business Center, Room 108 Rinker Auditorium, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. Co-sponsored by the Women and Gender Studies Program and the Gender Equity Council. Free. Information: 386-822-8920.
March 17 - Lecture
Oscar Bluemner and American Modernism, Series II, lecture series, Susanne Eules, coordinator of the Hand Art Center and Stetson adjunct professor of German Language and Literature, "Oscar Bluemner. Mensch. z.Z. Deutschland: The Artist's Visit to Germany," 7 p.m., Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Art Department, 386-822-7266.
March 19 through 21 - Homecoming 2010 and Inauguration of President Wendy B. Libby
March 19 - Concert
Inauguration Concert, 8 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 20 - Family Day
Family Day and Homecoming Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gillespie Museum, 234 E. Michigan Avenue; 2 to 4 p.m., "Reptile Round-up," showcase of faculty and undergraduate research, with Stetson University Biology Professors Terry Farrell and Paul Andreadis, Stetson University, Rinker Environmental Learning Center, 231 E. Michigan Avenue. Free. Information: Gillespie Museum, 386-822-7330, gillespiemuseum@stetson.edu.
March 20 - Concert
Homecoming Showcase Concert, 2 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 21 - Lecture
Lawson Lecture Series, Ignat Solzhenitsyn, Russian musician and director, "One Life to Live: Choice and Free Will in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich," 2 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Department of Philosophy, 386-822-7584.
March 23 - Concert
Phi Mu Alpha, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 25 - Film Screening
Screening of the film "Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," followed by discussion led by Joshua Rust, Stetson University Philosophy Department, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, John E. Johns Room 315, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Philosophy Department, 386-822-7581.
March 26 through April 28 - Art Exhibition
Senior Thesis Exhibitions, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Stetson University, Sampson Hall, Duncan Gallery of Art, 132 E. Minnesota Ave. and Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave. between Sampson Hall and duPont-Ball Library on the Quad. Free. Information: Art Department, 386-822-7266.
March 30 - Concert
Chamber Orchestra, Anthony Hose, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
March 31 - Film
Hindsight Spring Film Series, The CIA in Film, "Spy Game," followed by discussion led by Kimberly Reiter, Stetson University History Department, 7 p.m., Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: History Department, 386-822-7535.
APRIL
April 1 - Lecture
Bob Barr, 2008 Presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party and former Georgia Congressman, "Civil Liberties," 7 p.m., Stetson University, Carlton Union Building, Stetson Room, 131 E. Minnesota Ave. Information: College Libertarians, liberty@stetson.edu.
April 5 - Lecture
Values Council Lecture Series, Byron Hurt, nationally known for redifining male roles in relation to women and is the creator of two films, "Beyond Beats and Rhymes," 7 p.m., Stetson University, Carlton Union Building, Stetson Room, 131 E. Minnesota Avenue. Information: Ramee Indralingam, (386) 822-8186.
April 6 - Recital
Guitar Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 8 - Film Screening
Screening of the film "A History of Violence," followed by discussion led by Joshua Rust, Stetson University Philosophy Department, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, John E. Johns Room 315, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Philosophy Department, 386-822-7581.
April 9 - Concert
University Symphonic Orchestra, Anthony Hose, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 10 - Concert
Stetson Women, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 13 - Concert
Jazz Combos, George West, director, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
Apr. 14 - Lecture
Oscar Bluemner and American Modernism, Series II, lecture series, Dr. Jeffrey Hayes, professor of Art History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, author of Oscar Bluemner, the fundamental monograph on the artist, and curator of many exhibitions of Bluemner's work, "Oscar Bluemner's Self-Portrait: The Artist as Insider and Outsider", 7 p.m., Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Art Department, 386-822-7266.
April 15 through 18 - Theater
"The Heidi Chronicles," a comedy about one woman's romantic adventure by Wendy Wasserstein, 8 p.m. April 15, 16 and 17; 3 p.m. April 18, Stetson University, Stover Theatre, 535 N. Florida Ave. Admission: $8 general public; $6 senior citizens and area students. Discounts available for seniors, groups and students of other schools and universities. Free for Stetson students, faculty, staff and their dependents with valid Stetson University identification. Information: Box Office hours 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays, starting Monday the week of each production, 386-822-8700.
April 16 - Concert
Student Composers' Concert, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 17 - Family Day
Campus- and community-wide celebration of Earth Day 40, with food, music, outdoor activities, crafts and the third annual Tour DeLand for cyclists, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stetson University, Gillespie Museum, 234 E. Michigan Avenue, and Rinker Environmental Learning Center, 231 E. Michigan Avenue. Free. Information: Gillespie Museum, 386-822-7330, gillespiemuseum@stetson.edu.
April 17 - Concert
University Symphonic Band, Bobby Adams, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 18 - Concert
Percussion Ensembles, Kevin Garry, director, 1 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 18 - Concert
Brass Ensembles, Kevin Garry, director, 3 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 20 - Lecture
Weiner Lecture, Christopher Browning, Holocaust historian, "Remembering Survival: The Starachowice Factory Slave Labor Camps," 7 p.m., Lynn Business Center, Rinker Auditorium, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Office of the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, 386-822-7515.
April 20 - Concert
Choral Union, Peter Durow, conductor, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 725 N. Woodland Blvd., $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 21 - Film
Hindsight Spring Film Series, The CIA in Film, "Syriana," followed by discussion led by Kimberly Reiter, Stetson University History Department, 7 p.m., Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center of the duPont-Ball Library (reached from the courtyard on the north side of the library), 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: History Department, 386-822-7535.
April 21 - Concert
Jazz Ensemble, George West, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Athens Theater, 124 N. Florida Avenue, $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 22 - Recital
Community School of the Arts, Guitar Recital, 7 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 22 - Film Screening
Screening of the film "Hiroshim Mon Amour," followed by discussion led by Joshua Rust, Stetson University Philosophy Department, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, John E. Johns Room 315, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Philosophy Department, 386-822-7581.
April 22 - Lecture
Professor Neil Maher, associate professor, Federated History Department of Rutgers University-Newark and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, "Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center: An Environmental History of the Space Race," 7:30 p.m., Lynn Business Center, Rinker Auditorium, 345 N. Woodland Blvd. Free. Information: Gillespie Museum, 386-822-7330, gillespiemuseum@stetson.edu.
April 23 - Concert
Concert Choir, Andrew Larson, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
April 30 - Lecture
Betty Batson Bell Brain and Learning Lecture Series, Camille Tessitore King, Psychology Department, Stetson University, "Exercise on the Brain: Get fit...Improve memory?," noon, Stetson University, Room 25 of the Instructional Media Center, reached from the courtyard on the north side of the duPont-Ball Library, 134 E. Minnesota Ave. Free. Information: Psychology Department, 386-822-7285.
MAY
May 1 - Concert
Community School of Arts, Youth String Program Concert, Routa Kroumovitch-Gomez, conductor
3:00 P.M. Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
May 5 - Concert
Concert by the Western Michigan Women's Chorus, Cantus Femina, Dee Gauthier, conductor, 7:30 p.m., Stetson University, Elizabeth Hall, Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
May 16 - Concert
Community School of the Arts, Children's Choir Concert, Claudia Gatewood and Ann Small, conductors 3:00 P.M. Lee Chapel, Elizabeth Hall. $8 general public, $5 senior citizens and area students. Information: School of Music, 386-822-8950, or Concert Line, 386-822-8947.
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