The Week Ahead in Hatter Country

Bluemner's "Jerichow" will be featured in an exhibition that opens Friday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m., Hand Art Center.
Bluemner’s “Jerichow” will be featured in an exhibition that opens Friday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m., Hand Art Center.

Stetson University is humming with many wonderful opportunities for fun, recreation and culture! The following is a list of just some of what’s happening this next week at Stetson:

Opening Art Reception for Bluemner Art and Video Exhibitions: Friday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m. in Hand Art Center. Featuring:Oscar Bluemner’s Germany: Juxtaposing Jerichow and Bill Viola: The Reflecting Pool. The reception is open to the public and a cultural credit opportunity.

Rec Fest: Saturday, Jan. 26. Rec Fest will offer many non-traditional games and fitness opportunities for students 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come out and try your hand at one of the games or learn more about the programs that are offered through Campus Rec or join a Club Sports team. Games offered: Minute to Win it Games, Four Square Free Throw Contest, Cornhole, Gnip Gnop Radar Speed Throw, Standing Broad Jump Vertical Jump Jenga (LIFESIZE), Group X Classes, Spin Classes, ROTC Bootcamp, Men’s Fitness Class, Tai Chi and many more!

Sunday Chapel: Join Stetson friends, colleagues, and Chaplain Michael Fronk for a non-denominational service every Sunday from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in Lee Chapel. Everyone is welcome!

Catholic Campus Ministry: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 8-9 p.m., Allen Hall.

Marine Recruiting Visit: Officer Selection Office for the Marines will visit Stetson for on-campus recruitment Thursday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Interested students can meet a recruiter at the CUB steps.

Bookfeast: Thursday, Jan. 31, 4:30-6 p.m. Dr. Peppers-Bates will lead a bookfeast on White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son is a book by activist & writer Tim Wise. Free refreshments will be provided. For more information about where to pick up a free copy of the book, please contact [email protected]. Cultural credit opportunity.

Salt for Svanetia: The Russian Studies Center will be hosting a screening of “Salt for Svanetia” on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in Library 25L. Cultural credit opportunity.

“Mama Broke into Our House: How Real Events Get into Fiction”Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in Lee Chapel. Public lecture by author/musician Clyde Edgerton. Cultural credit opportunity.

Poetry at an Uncouth Hour: Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 p.m. Join us for a poetry reading in Nite Lights. Cultural credit opportunity.

Kaleidoscope Community Builder: Thursday, Jan. 31, 9 p.m.-midnight, Tri-C.

Discovery Reception: All Discovery majors are invited to join the office of Career Development and Academic Advising for a welcome back reception to learn about the exciting spring programs. Friday, Feb. 1, 2:30-3 p.m. in the Private Dining Room, CUB 240.

17th Annual Piano Scholars Festival: Stetson will host the 17th Annual Piano Scholars Festival, Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Chapel. Guest recital by Sharyn Edwards, piano. Free to Stetson faculty, students, staff. Cultural credit opportunity.