Calendar

March 1
Dedication of Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness
5:30 p.m., Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness

March 13
Quest V: Announcement of competition’s winner
5 p.m., Tyler Haynes Commons, Alice Haynes Room

March 13
Lecture
7 p.m., Booker Hall of Music, BB101
Richard Vine, managing editor of Art in America magazine, will discuss “Sex, Lies and Art Magazines.” Sponsored by the Department of Art and Art History, University Museums and Department of Journalism.

March 13
Kodo Drummers of Japan
7:30 p.m., Landmark Theater
Contact the Box Office at 289-8980 for ticket information.

March 14
Lunchtime Forum
12:30 p.m., Heilman Center, Richmond Room
Dr. Amy Treonis (Biology) will discuss “Catching Worms in the Act: A Microscopic Investigation.” All faculty and staff, including retirees, are invited. Pick up a free lunch in the University Club between 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and bring it to the Richmond Room. Sign up in advance with Gwen Waddy at gwaddy@richmond.edu of 289-8519 by noon March 12.

March 15
Discussion: Impact of the Media
4 p.m., Puryear Hall, Room 114
Hear the perspective of Richmond international and study abroad students and join in a discussion of the role of the media and its impact on public opinion in the United States and abroad. Come and go as your schedule permits.

March 16
CCE Brown Bag Discussion Series
12:30 p.m., Tyler Haynes Commons, Think Tank
Dr. Gar Alperovitz of University of Maryland will discuss “Building the Good Society: A Long Term Strategy for Achieving Social Justice in the United States.”

March 16 and 18
International Film Series, Climates
3 p.m., Friday; 7:30 p.m., Friday and Sunday, Jepson Hall, Room 118
Turkish language film that won the prestigious Fipresci Award at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.

March 17
Boys of the Lough
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
With 30 years of experience and 60 North American tours, Boys of the Lough has reached legendary status. Their music ranges from traditional melodies of Ireland to fiddle music of Shetland, Scotland and North America. Contact the Box Office at 289-8980 for ticket information.

March 19
The Bad Plus
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
An unconventional acoustic trio that hails from the Midwest and combines elements of traditional and free jazz with rock and pop influences. Contact the Box Office at 289-8980 for ticket information.

March 20
Open office hours for students with President Cooper
2–3 p.m., Maryland Hall, Room 203
All students are encouraged to attend. No appointments are necessary.

March 20
Open office hours for staff with President Cooper
3–4 p.m., Maryland Hall, Room 203
All staff are encouraged to attend. No appointments are necessary.

March 20
Noche Flamenca featuring Soledad Barrio
7:30 p.m., Alice Jepson Theatre
An 11-member dance troupe from Madrid that has developed into one of Spain’s most successful flamenco companies. Contact the Box Office at 289-8980 for ticket information.

March 22
Staff service awards
2 p.m., Camp Concert Hall and Booth Lobby (for reception)

March 22
Jepson Leadership Forum, “Leadership and the Mind”
7 p.m., Jepson Alumni Center
Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard, will discuss his multiple intelligence theory.

March 23
CCE Brown Bag Discussion Series
12:30 p.m., Tyler Haynes Commons, Think Tank
A discussion centered on “Class Matters: One Book, One Campus.”

March 23
Gallery talk and drawing workshop
2 p.m., Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature
Lara Call Gastinger, botanical illustrator and artist in the exhibition, “Native Plants of Virginia,” will discuss “Botanical Art and Illustration.”

March 23 and 25
International Film Series, Three Times
3 p.m., Friday; 7:30 p.m., Friday and Sunday, Jepson Hall, Room 118
Three Times is a film from Taiwan with three stories connected by the common theme of love.

March 26
Human rights speaker
4 p.m., Wilton Center, Interfaith Room
Mehrangiz Kar, Iranian human rights advocate and scholar, will speak as part of the Scholars at Risk program. Kar will discuss human rights and democracy, reflecting on her experiences as a scholar in Iran.

March 26
William Ferguson, tenor, and Kenneth Merrill, piano
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
Richmond native William Ferguson was the first tenor to win the annual Alice Tully Vocal Arts Debut Recital. Contact the Box Office at 289-8980 for ticket information.

March 27
Post-Soul Lecture Series
7 p.m., Jepson Theatre
Thelma Golden, director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, will discuss “Represent: Contemporary African-American Art.” Sponsored by the departments of English and Art and Art History and organized by Dr. Bert Ashe.

March 27
Book reading and signing
7:30 p.m., Tyler Haynes Commons, Alice Haynes Room
Richmond graduate Earl Hamner, television pioneer and creator of “The Waltons” and “Falcon Crest” series, will appear with children’s author Cynthia Cotton for a discussion of their careers and changes in the publishing industry. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call ext. 8496 to reserve a seat.

March 28
N*W*C: The Race Show
7:30 p.m., Alice Jepson Theatre
A daring and hilarious look at the impact three racial slurs have had on the lives of three friends, each from a different ethnic background. Contact the Box Office at 289-8980 for ticket information.

March 30 and April 1
International Film Series, Quinceanera
3 p.m., Friday; 7:30 p.m., Friday and Sunday, Jepson Hall, Room 118
The story of a 15-year-old girl who faces harsh reality, Quinceanera won the Grand Jury and Audience awards at the 2006 Sundance Festival.

March 31
Build It Campus-Community Fair
11 a.m.–4 p.m., Hotchkiss Community Center
Join Build It for a fun day of activities and services at Hotchkiss Community Center. Contact Betsy Kelly at the CCE for more information on volunteer opportunities.