Monday, October 1
Latin Flair
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Department presents Latin Flair, a local dance troupe made up of students from the Reading area. The award-winning group presents dances from throughout the Caribbean, both folkloric dances and new interpretations of traditional dance forms.
6:30 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Wednesday, October 3 and Thursday, October 4
Summer Acre Presentations
(This event is boxed, one credit for either date)
Albright students from the summer 2007 Albright Creative Research Experiences Program (ACRE) will present results from their summer research and creative works. Subjects will cover the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences over a two-day event. This is a great opportunity for the Albright community to learn more about the ACRE Program, how they can become involved, and learn more about the exemplary work of our students.
6 p.m., Science Hall 221
Thursday, October 4
Salsa!
Wanda Holdren Vega, the artistic director of Latin Flair, will be giving a salsa class for the Albright community -- beginners welcome!
6:30 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Friday, October 5
BANG, YOU'RE ON . . . AGAIN!
Domino Players Theatre Company kicks off Homecoming Weekend with a hysterical evening of fast-paced sketch comedy that examines “College Life: Then and Now.” Look out for alumni to join current students on the improv stage!
9:30 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Wednesday, October 10
The Library Society Presents: Katherine Ramsland
Katherine Ramsland is the author of more than 25 nonfiction books, the biographies of Ann Rice and Dean Koontz, two novels and two journalistic investigations into vampire subculture and haunted locations across the US. She is also an assistant professor of forensic psychology at DeSales University in Allentown. She will be interviewed by Albright’s own John Pankratz. A book signing will follow.
8 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Wednesday, October 10
Nick Motil - Singer Songwriter
A true songwriter with out shoes, Nick says, “Everything is better barefoot,” and he’ll kick back and draw you into his songs while he lets his piggies hang out. Nick writes songs you can relate to, that will make you laugh and just leave you feeling good.
Time: 8pm
Location: Campus Center CCSL
Thursday, October 11
Bloodlines: Recovering Hitler’s Nuremberg Laws, from Patton’s Trophy to Public Memorial
Tony Platt, author of Bloodlines: Recovering Hitler’s Nuremberg Laws, from Patton’s Trophy to Public Memorial, will discuss his latest book. The book themes include the reasons why the 1935 Blood Law and other policies were created; the ties between Nazi and American eugenics; how General Patton looted an original copy of the Nuremberg Laws and how it landed in the Huntington Library in California (who hid this information for 54 years); the ethical and cultural responsibilities of museums regarding the display of significant items; and, how the project triggered an exploration of the author’s own Jewish identity. This event is co-hosted by the Holocaust Resource Center (Gingrich Library) and the Jewish Community Center of Reading.
7:30 p.m., Jewish Community Center
Wednesday, October 17
Evolution: What’s the big deal?
This is a panel discussion on how different disciplines view the theory of evolution. Albright faculty from history, religious studies, theater, education and biology will have an open discussion regarding their field’s view of the theory of evolution and the controversies the theory causes.
Panelists: Jennifer Koosed, religious studies; Gerry Ronning, history; Wayne Vettelson, theater; Joe Yarworth, education; Steve Mech, biology
6:30 p.m., CCSL
Thursday, October 18
Discovering Dominga – A Hispanic Heritage Month Film
This powerful documentary examines the life of Denese Becker, who was haunted by memories of her Mayan childhood while living in Iowa. A quest for her lost identity in Guatemala turns into a searing journey of political awakening that reveals a genocidal crime and the still-unmet cry for justice from the survivors. A discussion, led by Kathy Ozment, Spanish instructor, will follow the film.
7 p.m., Center for the Arts 235
Friday, October 19
Psi Chi and Honors Presents Dr. Paul Rozin: “Researching the low-hanging fruit: food, disgust, and other fun topics”
When you hear the word “food” do you normally pair that with feelings of disgust? And why do we even care? Dr. Paul Rozin of the University of Pennsylvania studies our food likes and dislikes across cultures, as well as our diet-health attitudes. What do they say about the way we live? Adults and children aged eight or over will not eat a chocolate shaped like dog poo, even if they know it is just ordinary chocolate. Babies, though, have no such qualms. As children grow older, they become suspicious of the dog poo, but with reassurance they will eat it. They are not yet disgusted by it. On tasting something bitter or sharp, tiny babies make a ‘distaste face,’ which is very similar to the adult ‘disgust face.’ Rozin believes that cultural influences mold this distaste into a more complex response — disgust.
4 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
Tuesday, October 23
Get the Jist of Internships! JIST: Junior Internships, Sophomores Too!
A panel of alumni and current students, who completed internships, and their employers, will talk about the value of an internship experience. Following the discussion there will be an Internship Fair where current students can talk to employers about internship openings and either apply for them or get more information. A light dinner (finger foods) will be served during the fair. This event is being held in collaboration with the Alumni Relations Office.
5 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Tuesday, October 23
"Sins of the Fleshapoids"- Mike Kuchar in person
Filmmaker Mike Kuchar will screen and discuss his recently restored, 1965 sci-fi send-up, Sins of the Fleshapoids, regarded as one of the classic works of New York Underground Cinema.
7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts, room 235
Wednesday, October 24 Rudy Currance - musician - R&B, gospel, jazz, blues, folk pop
Rudy’s musical background is very diverse spanning genres including R&B, gospel, jazz, blues, folk, pop and classical. His style is a mix of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, India Arie and Alicia Keyes. Mya recently recorded two of Rudy’s songs for her newest album and another of Rudy’s songs is on the soundtrack for Minority Report.
Time: 8pm
Location: CCSL
Wednesday, October 24
Community Based Conservation in the Amazon Jungle
This event will examine the effectiveness efforts to preserve environmental integrity through community based conservation projects. We will examine this issue through a case study of a particular site in the Amazon River basin.
Speakers: Dr. Barty Thompson, professor of anthropology; Dr. David Osgood, professor of ecology; Marci Nawrocki, Albright environmental science major
5 p.m., Science Hall 221
Friday, October 26
Music by Women Composers
Faculty from the Department of Music present music composed by women.
8 p.m., Roop Hall
Monday, October 29
Annual Leo Camp Memorial Lecture featuring Rita Katz, director and co-founder of the SITE Institute
Rita Katz, director and co-founder of the SITE Institute, has studied, tracked and analyzed international terrorists and their financial operations for several years. Since well before September 11, she has personally briefed government officials, including former terrorism czar Richard Clarke and his staff in the White House, as well as investigators in the Department of Justice, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Homeland Security on the financing and recruitment networks of the terrorist movement. Many of her leads have prompted the government to investigate and take legal action against individuals and organizations suspected of ties to terrorism. She will discuss this work and her book Terrorist Hunter: The Extraordinary Story of a Woman who went Undercover to Infiltrate the Radical Islamic Groups Operating in America, which was published by HarperCollins in 2003.
8 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
Monday, October 29
Sex and Excess: Surviving the Party
No high-risk behavior interferes with a successful college education more then alcohol abuse. Elaine Pasqua discusses the effects of alcohol on college performance as well as DUI’s, increased violence, physical injuries and sex under the influence. She effectively connects date rape and date rape drugs to alcohol abuse. The use of illegal drugs on college performance, and the risks of unprotected sex are discussed. AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases are covered through role-playing and interactive exercises that get students out of their seats and places them in real-life situations. These activities enable students to reevaluate their behavior choices.
Since 1996, Pasqua has presented her programs to thousands of students at more than 300 colleges and universities across the country. After losing her mother and stepfather to AIDS related complications, she started speaking out to prevent the spread of the deadly HIV virus. Pasqua is a past faculty member of the New Jersey AIDS Education and Training Center and of the Pennsylvania HIV Prevention Community Planning Committee. She is also president of Project Prevent, a nonprofit organization that provides AIDS education programs to students ranging from elementary through secondary school level. She has been a keynote speaker for the NCAA and featured in USA Today and Time Warner TV. www.elainepasqua.com.
6 p.m., North Hall 202
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NOVEMBER 2007
Thursday, November 1
Philosophy Forum - Foucault and the State of Population: The Case of the Mexican Migrants to the US
Graciela Lechuga, Ph.D., is professor and researcher at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Xochimilco in Mexico, and is currently conducting sabbatical research at Georgetown University. She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy (UNED, Spain), a D.E.A. in sociology (Sorbonne, France), and an M.A. in anthropological sciences (UNAM, Mexico). Her publications include: Breve Introducción Al Pensamiento De Michel Foucault (UAM, 2007) and Las Resonancias Literarias De Michel Foucault (UAM, 2005).
Michel Foucault described the way power relations function in disciplinary societies and the method to analyze them in Discipline and Punish and in the first volume of The History of Sexuality. Both books demonstrate how the individuating technology of power is exerted over individuals, but they only introduce elements of another technology of power, biopolitics. Foucault develops his analyses of biopolitics in his courses at the Collège de France (Il faut Défendre la société; Securité, Territoire et Population; and Naissance de la Biopolitique). Biopolitics is also a technology of power over the population that is directed towards the management of “bio-sociological processes of the human masses.” This technology of power is not exerted in hospitals, schools, ateliers or psychiatric hospitals, but has to do with the State apparatus. The transition to democracy in current Mexico is also a passage into a State of Population. This form of State, according to Michel Foucault, involves cultural, religious, and security elements, as well as diplomatic and military relationships—all associated with biopolitics. A very important social movement heightens this transition, that of the Mexican population that migrates to the US. The presentation will focus on two sets of biopolitical forces that subjugate and govern this population of Mexican migrants to the US: the Spanish language as a political technology, and the strategies associated with the Catholic religion as a political force. It is relevant to point out that these sets of forces were the strongest weapons that the Spanish Catholic Empire used since the 16th century to carry out the Mexican colonization.
4 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge, Fireside
Thursday, November 1
America's Kingdom: Mythmaking on the Saudi Oil Frontier
Robert Vitalis, associate professor of political science, University of Pennsylvania and author of the recently published America’s Kingdom: Mythmaking on the Saudi Oil Frontier (Palo Alto: Stanford University Press, 2007) -- named one of the best books of 2006 by the London Guardian – will give a talk providing a critical scholarly look at the politics of oil, a topic of central importance to the future of U.S.-Middle Eastern and U.S.-Muslim relations.
7 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
Saturday, November 3
Instrumental Ensembles Concert
7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Saturday, November 3
Curtis Symphony Orchestra
The Curtis Symphony Orchestra is comprised of more than 100 exceptionally gifted young musicians between the ages of 13 and 25. It is recognized as one of the world’s finest conservatory orchestras and has been called “an orchestra that any city would be lucky to have as its professional ensemble” - The Philadelphia Inquirer
7:30 p.m., Sovereign Performing Arts Center
Presented by The Star Series. http://www.starseries.org/cso2007.htm http://www.curtis.edu/html/50200.shtml
Contact Dr. Christian Hamann for ticket and transportation information
Saturday, November 3
Broadway Shows
Students will attend either Spamalot or Putnam County Spelling Bee. The trip leaves Albright at 8 a.m. and NYC at 8 p.m. The show is at 2 p.m.
Monday, November 5
The Power of Good - The Story of Nicholas Winton
The Power of Good is the dramatic, inspiring and mostly unknown story of Nicholas Winton, the “British Schindler” who embarked on a rescue mission in Czechoslovakia which saved the lives of 669 Jewish children. He was able to bring them to safety in England in 1938 so that they avoided the horrors of the prison camps during the Holocaust. The movie will be introduced by Professor Guillaume deSyon. This event is hosted by the Holocaust Resource Center (Gingrich Library).
7:30 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Wednesday, November 7
Jen Kober – Comedian
Hands down one of the funniest female comedians out there. You’ll end up leaving the show saying, “I’m hard to kidnap!” Jen’s comedy weaves stories of love at the buffet line, adventures at Waffle House, and late night Wal-Mart runs (what college student can’t relate?) She’s worked with Damon Wayans, Dane Cook, Roseanne and Andrew Dice Clay just to name a few.
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: CCSL
Wednesday and Thursday, November 7 and 8
The Valet
A light, zippy farce from Francis Veber (writer/director of The Closet and The Dinner Game), The Valet is another masterful comic escalation of lies and pretenses. When a billionaire gets photographed next to his supermodel mistress, he tries to persuade his wife that the supermodel must be with the other man in the picture--a parking valet who just happens to be walking by. Naturally, the billionaire has to follow through by setting the valet and the supermodel up as a couple, lest his wife’s detective uncover the truth. The valet agrees, but not because he wants to cozy up to the beautiful girl; he hopes that the money he’ll be paid will win the heart of the bookstore owner he’s in love with. The sneaky machinations of the characters multiply and cascade with delicious results, particularly the hapless envy of the valet’s best friend. France 2006, 85 minutes In French with English subtitles, PG-13
The film will be followed by a discussion led by Albright French professors Judy Geiser, Adam John and Ann Myers.
7:30 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
Friday, November 9
Lance Winn, Trace, Opening Reception
Lance Winn’s work has been exhibited widely in group and solo exhibitions. He is an assistant professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Fine Art and Visual Communications. Winn has published catalogue articles for Reproduction at Lemberg Gallery, in Detroit; an essay for Brian Bishop’s solo show Pause at the University of Delaware; and the catalogue essay for InWords, a show that he curated, exhibiting artists who work with language as material, at the University of Delaware Galleries. He is also the coordinator of the Graduate Program, teaching both academic and studio classes for graduate and undergraduate students. Additionally, Winn taught at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Chicago. He has been a visiting lecturer at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Penn State University, the University of Alabama, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Mt. Holyoke; and has presented papers at Delta College, the Southeastern College Art Association. In February he hosted the panel “Painting and Plurality” at the College Art Association Conference in New York City.
6 p.m., Freedman Gallery
November 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17
Hydriotaphia, or The Death of Dr. Browne
This epic farce takes place around the deathbed of Sir Thomas Browne, where an outrageous gaggle of characters hope to cash in on the famous scientist’s demise. Domino Players Theatre Company presents this brilliant comedy by American playwright Tony Kushner, directed by Artist in Residence Jeffrey Lentz.
November 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 8 p.m.; November 11, 2:30 p.m.
Monday, November 12
A Concert by Josée Vachon
In celebration of National French Week, come enjoy this concert by Josée Vachon. Josée Vachon is a Franco-American singer/songwriter who performs traditional and original songs in French that feature her warm, engaging humor and upbeat rhythms.
7 p.m., Campus Center Main Lounge
Tuesday, November 13
The Landscape Painting of the Song Dynasty (with Illustrations)
Archie Perrin, Ph.D., will give a talk on Landscape Painting in the Song Dynasty. Chinese painting reached its artistic height during the Northern and Southern Song Dynasty (960-1279), and the landscape painting developed in this period became the model for later Asian art in Korea and Japan.
4:30 p.m., Library Study Room B
Thursday, November 15
Hunger Banquet
Members of the Albright community will have the opportunity to experience a Oxfam Hunger Banquet with a twist. We will provide students and faculty the opportunity to learn about world hunger and how it affects individuals daily. The dinner is designed around the concept of how much each person would eat in a meal with the world’s population shrunk to 100 people (We plan to represent it with 50). We also hope to educate our participants by discussing hunger as it affects Berks County. This event will raise awareness for both world and local hunger.
5:30 p.m., Campus Center Main Lounge
Wednesday, November 28
Cargo Pants, Fashion Brands and a Trip to Fergieland!
Guest lecturer, Joe Hancock, Ph.D., will discuss theoretical and applied steps of creating popular branded products. In his lecture, Hancock will demonstrate how marketing strategies contextualize products to create an “aura of newness” and how branding is not only a business strategy, but also a process of reflecting popular art and culture as well.
1 p.m., Kachel Chapel, Teel Hall
Wednesday, November 28
Hanukkah Bazaar
The members of Hillel will have tables set up with different information about the holiday such as food, prayers, driedels, etc.
6 p.m., Campus Center Main Lounge
Friday, November 30
William E. Maier Memorial Concert
Joshua Kohl, tenor, with Dr. Matthew Lawson on piano
This Wyomissing, Pa., native is quickly emerging on the international opera scene, from residencies with the Minnesota Opera, The Des Moines Metro Opera, the prestigious Merola Opera Program, to his upcoming engagement at the Nakanoshima International Music Festival in Osaka, Japan. With a master’s degree in music from Boston University, and as a Yale University Artist Diploma Candidate, Kohl’s talent and performances are being noticed.
8 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
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DECEMBER 2007
Saturday, December 1
The SAID Show
The SAID Show, which will inform the audience about the importance of knowing if you are HIV positive and the dangers of not knowing, will be held on National AIDS Day. Many of the topics to be discussed are those that students are often afraid to talk about, but need to know about.
3 p.m. / Campus Center Main Lounge
Saturday, December 1
Chamber Ensembles Concert
7:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
Monday, December 3
Sub-prime Mortgages and Falling Markets: Why Should You Care?
This panel discussion will inform the community of the various problems being encountered in mortgage loans, the falling of some financial institutions, and the importance of having the right insurance for the right purpose
6:30 p.m. / Center for the Arts, room 235
Wednesday, December 5
“Before the Music Dies” Screening
MEISA will screen the documentary “Before the Music Dies.” The film addresses crucial music industry issues, including the decreasing emphasis on musical talent and increased concern with body image, the impact of modern digital recording equipment, and how the digital revolution has moved the recording industry to market songs instead of artists. This film is an essential must see for anyone involved in the music business program on campus and anyone who has any interest in the industry. There will be a brief Q & A following the screening in which attendees will be urged to state their opinions and engage in a free form discussion with other students and the MEISA members.
7 p.m. / Campus Center South Lounge
Thursday, December 6
Student Film & Video Show
End-of-semester showcase for recent work by student film and video makers. Works will be introduced by their makers. A wide variety of genres, styles and themes will be screened.
7:30 p.m. / Center for the Arts, room 235
Saturday, December 8
Xion Fall Step Show
Every year Xion puts on a show for Albright students, faculty, friends and family. Other fraternities, sororities and groups are invited to perform as well.
7 p.m. / Wachovia Theatre
Saturday, December 8
Holiday Choral Concert
Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Choir, Albright Angles, Mane Men
7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
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JANUARY 2008
January 30, 2008
Global Warming Live Webcast – Focus the Nation
Albright College has been invited to participate in a nation-wide global warming awareness event called Focus the Nation (www.focusthenation.org). The two-day event kicks off on Jan. 30 with a live webcast titled The 2% Solution, which will feature a presentation on global warming with a focus on solutions. (http://www.focusthenation.org/2percentsolution.php). The webcast also has an interactive voting component. A panel discussion will follow.
7:30 p.m., CFA room 235
January 31, 2008
Albright College’s Climate and Energy Footprint – Focus the Nation
Albright will present a discussion on the College’s climate and energy footprint. Presenters will take a look at data collected from an energy audit analysis and energy attitudes survey conducted by the EVS 400 (Environmental Capstone Seminar) students. Presenters will summarize the data and engage in a discussion of how Albright College can make advances toward energy and cost savings while also having a positive impact on the environment.
4:30 p.m., Science Hall 221
January 31, 2008
Costume Cavalcade of the Utah Shakespearean Festival
The Fashion Department will host a lecture featuring Professor Jeffrey Lieder from the University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lieder has served as the director of costumes for the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival for more than 20 years. The lecture will include the costume production process from design concept to completion accented by actual costumes used at the festival. Following the lecture there will be a question and answer session and social interaction.
7:30 p.m., CFA room 235
FEBRUARY 2008
February 5, 2008
The Birth of Tagging
This is a presentation by Darryl “Cornbread” McCray, followed by a showing of Sean McKnight’s documentary film, Cry of the City: The Legend of Cornbread. For Cornbread, what began as a way to get attention from a girl he liked with a few tags, soon turned into a full-time mission. During the 1960s, his distinctive tag could be seen all over Philadelphia’s buses, trolleys, trains, police cars, buildings, and on an elephant at the zoo. Cornbread even hit the Jackson 5’s jet at the Philadelphia airport, drawing national media attention. He is considered the first and most famous graffiti writer, and recently spoke at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts on his experiences.
4 p.m., CFA, room 235
February 5, 2008
Facul-TEA - Student Perceptions of Professors
The Facul-TEA Series presents an informal discussion with Dr. Thomas Meyers, sociology, titled Student Perceptions of Professors. Meyers investigates how students currently regard their professors and compares that data to information gathered in the 1960s. Refreshments will be served.
4:30 p.m., Library Group Study Rooms
February 5, 2008
Ronnie Jordan
Standup Comedian
8 p.m., CCS
February 6, 2008
Chinese Dragon Dancers
The show tells the story of the ancient Chinese legend. Some martial arts are also included.
7 p.m., CCML
Saturday, February 9
Instrumental Ensembles Concert:
7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
February 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
Domino Players Theatre Company presents Anthony Burgess’ stage version of his provocative novella. Alex and his vicious gang of thugs present their terrifying allegory of Christian free-will with a modern twist. Directed by Artist in Residence Jeffrey Lentz. For mature audiences only.
February 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 8 p.m.; February 17, 2:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
February 19, 2008
Black Maria Film & Video Festival
Prize-winning works from America’s premiere traveling program of experimental and independent film and video will be viewed. John Columbus, founder and director of the festival, will introduce the works and lead a question and answer session with the audience following the screening.
7:30 p.m., CFA room 235
February 25, 2008
Libbie Schrader
Singer-Songwriter
7 p.m., CCSL
February 28, 2008
Careers in Business
This panel of alumni and professionals in areas such as marketing/advertising, management, finance, international business and economics will describe what they do, how they got into their careers, what courses they took in college, and offer advice for current students.
6:30 p.m., CCSL
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MARCH 2008
Saturday, March 1
V-Day Campaign
The Albright College Thespian Society will present selected pieces from Eve Ensler’s new series of monologues called A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, A Prayer. This show is specifically focused on messages that support the end of violence against women.
The V-day Campaign is in its third year at Albright and is designed to educate our community on the subject of "womanhood" and the epidemic of violence against women. Originally, the V-Day campaign would only allow the performance of the Vagina Monologues. This year, Eve Ensler has opened up options to three plays. “Where there is knowledge, there is the potential for action.”
3 p.m., Campus Center Main Lounge
Thursday, March 6
Steve Taubman – Hypnotist
Dr. Steve Taubman is a hilarious hypnotist, magician, mind reader and the world’s first and only Master of MisPerception. Pay attention if you can, because behind all the laughs and entertainment audiences enjoy during Taubman’s performance is a deep mystery: can we really trust our perceptions? One thing you can definitely trust is this: through astonishing hypnotism, magic and mind reading, Taubman connects powerfully with your audience and rewards them with unique and unforgettable encounters.
8 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Saturday, March 8
Winter Choral Concert
Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Choir
7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Wednesday, March 12
Business Ethics - To be or Not to be Ethical, Doing the Right Thing When No One’s Watching
This discussion will teach students that not all ethical decisions have a clear-cut right or wrong answer. It will provoke thoughts about whether or not students will be ethical even when no one is watching them Students will learn about current ethical events in today’s academic and business world. A panel of professors, and business and community leaders will lead the discussion and talk about recent ethics-related events in academia and the corporate world.
6 p.m., CFA 235 (Klein Lecture Hall)
Thursday, March 13
Jerri D. Sueck, author of Letters My Mother Never Read
The Library Society Presents Jerri D. Sueck, author of Letters My Mother Never Read.
Sueck was orphaned at age 8 and spent years neglected and abused in foster homes. Rising above the experience, she shares her difficult journey through American foster care of the 1960s and 70s in her book.
Sueck is a graduate of Alvernia College and currently a teacher in the Philadelphia School District. Her story still resonates with teens and adults today and offers hope for anyone “forgotten or labeled ‘second best.’” Copies of her book are available for sale in the library and at the event. ($5 abridged version, $23 full version) A question and answer session and a book signing will follow her talk.
6:30 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Friday, March 28
Mine Mine with Eric Doeringer and Nancy Drew, Opening Reception Artists' Talk
Eric Doeringer and Nancy Drew will be present at the opening reception (6-8 p.m.) of their exhibition Mine Mine. They will speak about their work from approximately 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by comments by gallery director Michael Howell.
Doeringer sells his “bootlegs” on the sidewalk outside the galleries and museums exhibiting the original work. Drew makes “reproductions” of paintings by artists such as Mark Rothko and Mondrian using glitter and flocking.
These ostensibly amusing artworks have an underlying content that students in fields from art and business to law should be aware of. This exhibit addresses contemporary legal and ethical issues concerning copyright law and piracy, topics that apply to anyone who downloads or disseminates internet information and products.
6 p.m., Freedman Gallery
Tuesday, March 25
Living With the New No Child Left Behind
The Graduate Program in Education presents its third annual forum: Living with the New No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. NCLB, established in 2001, is a controversial United States federal law that aims to improve the performance of primary and secondary schools by increasing the standards of accountability for states, school districts and schools. While this act promotes improved teacher quality and test scores, attention to minority populations, and choice of public school, the issues of lowered expectations of students to ensure compliance with the standards, narrow curriculum, and a lofty 100 percent compliance goal make the effectiveness and desirability of NCLB’s measures a hotly debated topic.
This event will be a presentation of the issues and their impact within and beyond the classroom. Introductions by Dr. Sarel Fuchs, Albright graduate dean; a representative from the U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Shula Nedley, director of state testing and assessment, PA Department of Education; Louis Shucker, Esq., member of the Schuylkill Valley School Board; Dr. William Hartman, executive director, PA Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals; Russell Diesinger, teacher of social studies at Reading High School and representative of the Reading Educator Association; Dr. Joseph Yarworth, assistant professor of education at Albright. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion.
7 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Wednesday, March 26
My Country, My Country
My Country, My Country chronicles the story of an Iraqi physician as the country leads up to the 2005 elections. This award-winning film provides an Iraqi perspective on the conflict.
Irene Langran, Ph.D., teaches international politics at Albright College. Geoffrey Schad will help facilitate the discussion.
6 p.m., CFA 235 (Klein Lecture Hall)
Wednesday, March 26
Financial Literacy - Ways 2 Save and Invest
This is event will focus on the importance of effectively saving, budgeting, investing, using credit wisely and establishing good credit.
It is sponsored by Students In Free Enterprise in partnership with Wachovia Bank. The main presenter is Kathleen Stankiewicz, financial specialist with Wachovia Bank.
6 p.m., CFA 235 (Klein Lecture Hall)
March 27, 2008
Careers in Health Sciences
This panel of alumni and professionals in various health-related professions such as doctor, dentist, nurse, physical and occupational therapy, pharmaceutical researcher, biotechnical areas, hospital/medical administration, pharmaceutical and medical sales, etc. will describe what they do, how they got into their careers, what courses they took in college, and offer advice for current students.
6:30 p.m., CCSL
Friday, March 28
Cantus
“...beaming and elastic... spontaneous grace.” ~ The Washington Post
Gaining recognition as one of America’s finest professional male a cappella vocal ensembles, these nine enterprising St. Olaf College grads are receiving overwhelming praise for their unique blend of youthful vitality and polished nuance. They are returning to Albright for a highly anticipated encore performance. Sellout expected!
8 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
Monday, March 31
Richard J. Yashek Holocaust Lecture by Dr. Doris L. Bergen
Doris L. Bergen is the Chancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Professor of Holocaust Studies at the University of Toronto. Her publications include Twisted Cross: The German Christian Movement in the Third Reich (1996) and War and Genocide: a Concise History of the Holocaust (2003).
Bergen is a much respected scholar of the Holocaust. She has given talks all over the country, has run seminars at the US Holocaust Museum and Memorial and has appeared in documentaries.
8:00 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
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APRIL 2008
Wednesday, April 2
Alternative Perspectives on the Death Penalty
This event will feature often unheard perspectives on the death penalty: a parent of a murder victim who opposes the death penalty, and a man who served time on death row before his attorneys were able to prove his innocence. It is part of a statewide tour being organized by Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. The event is co-sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain and the Communications Program.
The speakers will be Walt Everett, whose 24-year-old son was murdered in 1987, and who has since met with and forgiven his son's killer, and Ray Krone representing the exonoree perspective. Ray was the 100th death row exonoree. He was on death row in Arizona for more than two years and incarcerated for approximately 10 years.
For more information on Ray Krone: http://www.witnesstoinnocence.org/speaker_bio_krone.html or Walt Everett: www.mvfhr.org (click on Speakers Biographies on the left and then click on Walt Everett)
7:30 p.m., CFA 235 (Klein Lecture Hall)
Wednesday, April 2
Crisis in Sudan
The crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan presents one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Join Ken Sensenig of the Mennonite Central Committee to learn more about this crisis and what you can do to help. Ken Sensenig has spent part of his life living in Africa and is currently working with the Mennonite Central Committee. Their web site is www.mcc.org.
4:30 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Thursday, April 3
Christy Foote: Autism’s Impact on Society and Current Intervention Strategies
Autism is a severe developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life. Since the early 1990s, the rate of autism has increased exponentially around the world with figures as high as 60 per 10,000. In 2007, the Centers for Disease Control reported that one in 150 children is diagnosed with autism. Children who have autism are perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time engaged in puzzling and disturbing behaviors which are markedly different from those of typical children, such as not knowing how to express or even understand emotions/emotional reactions. Autism is increasingly becoming mainstream in today’s society, yet how much do people truly know and understand about this disorder?
Christy Foote, a 2000 graduate of Albright College and a behavioral specialist for Chester County Regional Educational Services, works to serve the autism population and their families. She will share current and upcoming intervention strategies in autism that have proven to be successful, as well as inform students of potential career opportunities in this field. This event is sponsored by Psi Chi.
8 p.m., CFA 235 (Klein Lecture Hall)
Saturday, April 5
Broadway
A day in NYC with a ticket to either Phantom of the Opera or A Chorus Line
8 a.m., buses depart from main parking lot
Tuesday, April 8
Dr. Seuss Wants You! The Wartime Political Cartoons of Theodore Geisel
This is an original traveling poster exhibit created by The Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education and Thomas More College honor students. It will be on display during the month of April in the Albright Library.
These posters reveal some of the remarkable and insightful works that show an unexpected and unknown aspect of Dr. Seuss. Teaching us how to think during WWII, he put in America’s face issues that we were ignoring: our own isolationism, racism, antisemitism and willingness to appease. Typical Seuss characters teach us about the courage to care and to act in his thought-provoking cartoons.
History professor Gerald Ronning will provide additional insights on the time period and the exhibit.
7:30 p.m., Library, First Floor
Wednesday, April 9
Susan G. Angus on Service and Volunteering
Susan Argus, executive director for The Commission on Voluntary Service and Action, will discuss service and volunteering. She is the editor of Invest Yourself - A Guide to Action. Light refreshments will be served.
7 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
