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March 2007
Thursday, March 1
Since 2001, Nagy has made six research
trips to Ethiopia in preparation for the exhibition
Continuity and Change: Three Generations of Ethiopian
Art, currently at the Harn Art History Lecture Series
Thursday, March 1 Louise Omoto Kessel, storyteller coach for the Ackland Art Museum’s Five Faiths Project, introduces Jewish, Christian and Muslim storytellers, to share stories from their vantage point within their common Abrahamic faith tradition.
Friday, March 2 Elon faculty members and guest artists present a program of scenes, arias and ensembles from operas including Idomeneo, The Marriage of Figaro, Rosenkavalier and The Old Maid and the Thief.
Tuesday, March 6 Bob Edwards, host of NPR’s Morning Edition from 1979 to 2004, is familiar to millions of public radio listeners. Drawing from his recent biography on Edward R. Murrow,Edwards brings to life the major stories that the charismatic journalist covered - the Blitz, bombing raids over Berlin, the liberation of Buchenwald and red-baiting by Senator Joe McCarthy. Sponsored by the School of Communications and Liberal Arts Forum Admission: $12 or Elon ID. Tickets available February 13.
Wednesday, March 7 Dr. Perry, professor of computing information systems in the College of Business at Western Carolina University, will discuss cyber terrorism, the latest and possibly most serious asymmetric threat to the security of the United States. Voices of Discovery Science Speaker Series
Wednesday, March 7 Come experience the Kinsey Sicks; “pushing the politically correct envelope was never as much fun as it is during America's Favorite Dragapella Quartet.” With previous occupations as lawyers and presidential speech writers among others, these men use their experience in politics to address political issues in ways that provoke thought and initiate laughter.
Sponsored by Student Union
Board
Thursday, March 8 Dr. Charles Wilkins, Assistant Professor of Middle East Studies at Wake Forest University, sets the stage for a panel discussion among a Rabbi, a Minister and an Imam on their common faith ancestry and divergent histories. Professor Emeritus, John Sullivan, will moderate the discussion. Sponsored by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life
Friday, March 9 The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jon Metzger, performs big-band arrangements of well-known standards and jazz classics.
Monday, March 12 Bill George is Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, specializing in leadership and leadership development, and author of the best-selling book,Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value. He is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic (the world’s leading medical technology company). In his lecture, George will discuss findings from his latest book, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership. Admission by ticket only: $12 or Elon ID. Tickets available February 19.
Monday, March 12 A faculty recital featuring chamber works by Robert Schumann, Libby Larsen, and Ellwood Derr’s I Never Saw Another Butterfly, a six song cycle based on poetry writtenby five children while incarcerated at the Nazi Terezin deportation camp.
Tuesday, March 13 McKean is author of Homestand: Growing up in Sports, a collection of personal essays which was the 2006 finalist for the Washington State Book Awards. Also the author of two award-winning collections of poetry, he currently teaches creative writing and literature at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Sponsored by the English Department and the Fund for Excellence in the Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, March 14 The wind ensemble, under the direction of Tony Sawyer, presents a night of contemporary wind band music. There will be something for everyone, so come out and enjoy the Elon University Wind Ensemble in concert.
Wednesday, March 14 Nominated for the 2005 Academy Award Best Documentary Feature, Street Fight chronicles the 2002 race for Mayor of Newark, N.J. Shown in conjunction with Director Marshall Curry’s lecture on Monday, March 26. Sponsored by ElonDocs, The Elon Program for Documentary Production
Thursday, March 15 A juried exhibition of student art from the academic programs of Elon University, Guilford College, the North Carolina School of the Arts, and the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Curated and organized by Elon art faculty member Michael Fels. Exhibition on view through April 10 and at other participating institutions.
Monday, March 26 Marshall Curry’s Academy Award nominated film Street Fight follows the 2002 political race between a 32-year-old Rhodes Scholar/Yale Law School grad and the four-term mayor of Newark, N.J. Curry will discuss election politics and the business of making documentary films. Sponsored by the School of Communication, the Liberal Arts Forum and ElonDocs, The Elon Program for Documentary Production
Wednesday, March 28 Focusing on the challenges and joys of writing about feminist issues, these North Carolinian authors discuss their careers as successful women writers and offer advice to others hoping to make writing a career. Sponsored by Women’s/Gender Studies Program
Thursday, March 29 Winner of the 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Nakamatsu performs with flawless note-perfect technique, remarkable clarity, and controlled virtuosity. His Elon program includes exciting works by Scarlatti, Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Liszt, as well as the Danses Fantastiques, Op. 2 by the distinguished Iranian-Armenian composer Loris Tjeknavorian. Admission: $15 or Elon ID (RS). Tickets available March 8.
Friday-Saturday, March 30 &
31 One hour of showstopping numbers by students in the Performing Arts department.
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