Calendar

April 1
Lecture by Woody Holton
7 p.m., Keller Hall Reception Room
Holton, professor of history, will discuss his book, Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution, a finalist for the National Book Award. The event is sponsored by The Friends of Boatwright Memorial Library.

April 1
Jepson/WILL Forum
7 p.m., Jepson Alumni Center
Howard Zinn, professor emeritus of political science at Boston University, will discuss “A People’s History of Rights, Justice and Change.” Free, but tickets required. Call 289-8980.

April 1
Thinkers on Film
7 p.m., Adams Auditorium
The film, Der Ister, explores the thoughts of Martin Heidegger, including discussions with several contemporary European philosophers.

April 2
Jepson/WILL Forum
12 p.m., Jepson Alumni Center
Marshall Ganz, lecturer in public policy, Harvard University, will speak on “Leading Social Change: Relationships, Story and Strategy.” Free, but tickets required. Call 289-8980.

April 2
Jepson/WILL Forum
7 p.m., Jepson Alumni Center
Lani Guinier, professor at Harvard Law School, will discuss “The Next Vanguard in Civil Rights—Abandoning the Myth of Meritocracy.” Free, but tickets required. Call 289-8980.

April 2
Jazz and Brazilian Combo
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
Music department students and faculty will perform samba, bossa nova and jazz.

April 4
Gallery talk
12:30 p.m., Harnett Museum of Art
Artist George Whitman will discuss “Reflections on the Drawing Process,” in conjunction with the exhibition, “George Whitman: Drawn to Nature.”

April 4
Brown Bag Discussion Series
12:30 p.m., Tyler Haynes Commons, Think Tank
A discussion of “Find Your Voice: Students Discuss Social Change.” Co-sponsored by the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement and the Alliance for Civic Engagement. Pizza provided; bring a drink.

April 4
Regina Carter, jazz violin
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
Carter reveals both the violin’s melodic side and its potential for percussive
expression. For ticket information, contact the Box Office at 289-8980.

April 4 and 6
International Film Series
The Violin (Spanish)
3 p.m., Adams Auditorium and 7:30 p.m., Jepson Hall, Room 118, April 4
7:30 p.m., April 6, Jepson Hall, Room 118
The story of three generations of impoverished Mexican musicians who risk everything to supply ammunition to help guerillas oppose the Mexican military in the 1970s.

April 5
University Choir and Schola Cantorum
3 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
Jeffrey Riehl conducts a varied program of secular and sacred choral works.

April 7
Common Ground Action Committee meeting
3 p.m., Gottwald Conference Room
CGAC meetings are open to all on campus.

April 7
Gamelan Raga Kusuma: Traditional music of South and Southeast Asia
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
A family-friendly performance of Thai, Javanese, Balinese and Indian music and dance featuring student, community and guest performers. The performance will be followed by a short, free and kid-friendly hands-on workshop on the Balinese Gamelan Orchestra.

April 8
Lecture by Ellen Bravo
7 p.m., Tyler Haynes Commons, Alice Haynes Room
Author of Taking on the Big Boys: Or Why Feminism is Good for Families, Business and the Nation, Bravo will discuss “Explore Connections between Gender and Justice.”

April 8
Thinkers on Film
7 p.m., Adams Auditorium
Zizek explores the ideas of Slavoj Zizek, a contemporary Slovenian philosopher.

April 9
Lunchtime Forum
12:30 p.m., Heilman Center, Richmond Room
Jeremy Drummond (Art) will speak on “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere: Cultural Diversity and Contemporary Suburban Aesthetics.” All faculty and staff are invited to get a free lunch in the University Club between 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. and take it to the Richmond Room. The program will last from 12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m. Sign up at the University Club or through Gwen Waddy at gwaddy@richmond.edu.

April 9
University Orchestra
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
Alexander Kordzaia directs a spring concert of baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary favorites.

April 11-13
Alumni Reunion Weekend
Various times and locations
Reunions for classes ending in 3 or 8.

April 12, 13 and 16-19
Drama, The Meeting
2 p.m. April 13; all other dates, 7:30 p.m.
Alice Jepson Theatre
Award-winning exploration of a fictional 1965 meeting between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Directed by Chuck Mike.

April 13
Reaching for the Stars
2 p.m., Robins Center
Astronaut Leland Melvin, R’86, who recently completed a 13-day trip aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis, will discuss his experiences.

April 14
UR Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
Mike Davison directs an evening of Latin jazz.

April 16
University Wind Ensemble
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
David Niethamer directs a concert that includes student soloists and conductors.

April 17
Common Ground informal luncheon
12:30 p.m., Heilman Center, meeting room
Informal lunch open to anyone interested in discussing Common Ground issues.

April 18
Brown Bag Discussion Series
12:30 p.m., Tyler Haynes Commons, Think Tank
Angela Merritt Verdery of Greater Richmond SCAN will discuss “Child Abuse: Why Does It Matter and What Can We Do to Stop It?” Pizza provided; bring a drink.

April 19
The Richmond Experience
All day, various locations
More than 350 accepted students are expected to visit campus.

April 21
University Chamber Music Ensemble
7:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall
An evening of music by student instrumentalists, vocalists and pianists.

April 25
Art preview and reception
7 p.m., Artspace Gallery at Plant Zero
Opening reception and preview of “Senior Honors Thesis Exhibition.” The gallery is at Zero East 4th Street, Richmond, Va.