Spring 2008 Special Events (PDF)

Free admission except when noted. Free parking in all campus lots during events listed below. For more information about campus events or to be placed on the special events mailing list, please contact wakinfo@uwc.edu or call (262) 521-5445.

January

28 – Art Exhibit – Work of photojournalist Dale Guldan. Fine Arts Gallery. Through March 2.

February

5 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “Global Terrorism:  Why is the USA a Prime Target?” by John Eyster, UW-Waukesha lecturer in political science. Commons 101, 7 p.m.

7 – Visions & Expressions – A remembrance of Dale Guldan, UW-Waukesha’s first Outstanding Alum. Reception in Fine Arts Center lobby, 5:30 p.m.; presentation by Gary Porter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photojournalist, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 7 p.m.

12 – Panel Discussion – “Results of ‘Super Tuesday’ (Feb. 5) Presidential Primary” with political experts from several local colleges. Sponsored by campus chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, national honor society for two-year colleges. Commons 101, noon.

12 – Visions & Expressions – “Living in Space” by NASA architect Tom Hinshaw. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 7 p.m.

21 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “The Family Business: Philip La Follette and the Politics of the Great Depression” by Jonathan Kasparek, UW-Waukesha assistant professor of history. Commons 101, noon.

26 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “Religion and Higher Education: Conundrums for Freedom of Speech,” a panel discussion with Sheila Carmody, UW-Waukesha lecturer in English; Scott Silet, director of UW-Waukesha library; and Tim Dunn, assistant professor of philosophy. Commons 101, noon.

29 – March 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 – Theater Production – God Willing -- A Twology, written by Ian Galloway, directed by Simon Provan, and premiering at UW-Waukesha. Two plays in one focus on free will. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults, $7 students and senior citizens (62+); free with UW-Waukesha student ID. Available by phoning (262) 521-5212 or at door up to one hour before performances. All seating general admission. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

March

4 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Life Drawing but Were Afraid to Ask” by Barbara Reinhart, UW-Waukesha associate professor of art. Southview 123, 7 p.m.

6 – Art Exhibit – Visions of Utopia and Dystopia: A Photographic Exhibition. Fine Arts Center Gallery. Through April 11.

10 – Distinguished Lecturer – “The Runaway Universe:  Dark Energy Run Amok?” by Robert Kirshner, Harvard professor, associate director of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center of Astrophysics, and author of The Extravagant Universe. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $6 ($2 with UW-Waukesha student ID). Phone (262) 521-5212.

11 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “The Nightmare of Losing My Daughter to Drugs” by Rich Northouse, UW-Waukesha senior lecturer in mathematics. Commons 101, noon.

25 – Visions & Expressions – “Country Music Goes to War” by Bill Malone, Tulane University professor emeritus of history, author, and country musician.  Commons 101, noon.

26 –Free UNAFF Traveling Film Festival Waukesha – Sponsored by the United Nations Association, Carroll College and the Lectures & Fine Arts Committee. Northview 133. schedule (PDF):

• 2:00       Introduction/Welcome Remarks
• 2:10       Abstaining from Reality, 9 min
• 2:30       Baghdad ER, 64 min
• 3:50       American Soldier, 3 min
• 4:00       Mr. Dial has Something to Say, 60 min
• 5:15       Like a Ship in the Night, 30 min
• 6:00       Rights on the Line: Vigilantes on the Border, 25 min
• 6:40       Toxic Bust: Chemicals and Breast Cancer, 41 min
• 7:30       Interview with an Executioner, 13 min
• 8:00       America’s Brutal Prisons, 48 min

April

3 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “Bend-Over-Backwards Customer Service— A Reference Model” by Cheryl Schoenhaar, UW-Waukesha media manager. Commons 101, noon.

8 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “Grandpa Was a War Hero: The Combat Soldier in Pictures and Verse” by Peter Whalen, UW-Waukesha lecturer in English. Commons 101, noon. Cancelled

11 – Jazz & Poetry Jam – Commons, 7:30 p.m.

16 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “What’s Troubling Our Youth Today?” by Deb Stec and Tricia Wessel-Blaski, UW-Waukesha assistant professors of psychology. Commons 101, 7 p.m.

21 – Art Exhibit – Show of UW-Waukesha student art. Fine Arts Center Gallery. Through May 22.

23 – 50 Minutes Lecture – “20th Century American Folk Music and the Popularization of Protest” by Craig Hurst, UW-Waukesha professor of music. Southview 123, noon.

25 – Visions & Expressions – Internationally known ceramics sculptor Dan Anderson. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, noon.

26 – Instrumental Concert – Symphonic band and ensembles, directed by Craig Hurst, professor of music; hand bell choir directed by Nancy Van Brunt, senior lecturer in music. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

May

2 – Choral Concert – Directed by Brian McLinden, associate lecturer in music. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 7:30 p.m.