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October 20, 2009
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The College at Brockport Calendar of Events November 2009
OPEN HOUSES/CAMPUS VISITS
Thursday, November 5
Graduate Studies Admissions Open House
Join us for our annual Graduate Studies Open House. Learn about our 40 graduate programs and 23 areas of teacher certification, distance learning options, and more. Get answers to your admissions and graduate financial aid questions.
5-7:30 pm
Seymour College Union, Residence Drive
Visit www.brockport.edu/graudate or call (585) 395-2525 to reserve your space.
Saturday, November 14
Undergraduate Admissions Open House
Explore all that The College at Brockport has to offer! Undergraduate Open House features campus tours, discussion panels, academic fairs, and information centers for interested students and families!
For more information or to register, visit www.brockport.edu/admissions
LECTURE
Thursday, November 5
Public Lecture: Professor Derek Pereboom
Structuralism as a Model of Objectivity
Beginning with Descartes, the idea that structural properties, which are fundamentally relational, provide a model for objectivity, has been prominent in science and philosophy. This lecture will explore the nature and significance of this topic. Professor Pereboom lectures at Cornell University and is one of America’s leading philosophers.
4:45 pm
Edwards Hall, Room 105
Free and open to the public
Friday, November 6
Center of Philosophic Exchange Lecture Series
Optimistic Skepticism about Free Will
Dr. Derek Pereboom, professor at Cornell University, continues his intriguing discussions on topics that have fascinated philosophers for centuries.
1:15 pm
Seymour College Union 220, Residence Drive
Free and open to the public
WRITERS FORUM
Wednesday, November 4
John Edgar Wideman Reads from Recent Works
John Edgar Wideman is the author of more than 18 books of fiction and nonfiction, including Two Cities,, The Lynchers, God’s Gym, and Fanon. His memoir, Brothers and Keepers, was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award and Fatheralong was a finalist for the National Book Award. Wideman was twice awarded the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction — in 1984 for his novel Sent for You Yesterday, and in 1990 for Philadelphia Fire. In addition, his work has won the Rea Award for Short Story, the American Book Award for Fiction, the Lannan Foundation Fellowship and the MacArthur “genius” Award. Wideman is a professor in the Africana Studies Department at Brown University.
8 pm
The College at Brockport MetroCenter, 55 St. Paul Street, Rochester
Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, November 18
Michael Parker Reads from Recent Works
A native of Clinton, NC, Michael Parker is the author of the novels, Hello Down There (Scribner’s, 1993), a New York Times Notable Book and finalist for the PEN/Hemingway prize; Towns without Rivers (2001) and If You Want Me to Stay (2005). His short fiction collection is Don’t Make Me Stop Now (2007). His stories have appeared in Oxford American, The Georgia Review and Five Points. Parker has received the North Carolina Award, the Goodheart Prize, the Sir Walter Raleigh Award and fellowships from the North Carolina Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. He teaches in the MFA Writing Program at UNC, Greensboro.
8 pm
New York Room, Cooper Hall, New Campus Drive
Free and open to the public
MUSIC
Wednesday, November 4
Music at Noon
These casual concerts can feature everything from Eastman School of Music ensembles to soloists playing unusual instruments. Bring your lunch and enjoy the sound of music!
12:10 pm
Drake Memorial Library, New Campus Drive
Free and open to the public
Friday, November 6
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert
For more than 80 years, the RPO has been known for its high standard of artistic excellence, unique tradition of musical versatility and deep commitment to education and community engagement. In addition to its annual concert, the RPO has a presence on campus throughout the year, providing course instructors and guest lecturers. Join us for an evening of music at its best.
7:30 pm
Tower Fine Arts Center Mainstage, Holley Street
$12/$10 Seniors, Faculty and Staff/$8 Students
Tickets available at The Tower Fine Arts Center Box Office, (585) 395-ARTS
DANCE
Wednesday, November 18- Saturday, November 21
DANSCORE
DANSCORE features the choreography of Department of Dance faculty who have studied or performed with the world-renowned companies of Alvin Ailey, Robert Joffrey, José Límon, and Merce Cunningham.
7:30 pm
Hartwell Dance Theater, Hartwell Hall, Utica Street
$12/$10 Seniors, Faculty and Staff/$8 Students
Tickets available at The Tower Fine Arts Center Box Office, 95850 395-ARTS
ART
Continuing through Sunday, December 6
Animal Logic: Artists Contemplate Creature Kingdoms
Contemporary society has developed interesting associations with the animal kingdom, both domesticated and wild, through personal interactions and a more informed understanding of the importance of wildlife conservation. Gallery Director Tim Massey has curated this exhibit in which artistic concepts range from analytical, humorous, and sympathetic, to fantastic. Featuring works by Brandon C. Smith, Richmond, KY; Peter Olson, DeKalb, IL; Rachael McCampbell, Nashville, TN; and Lisa Media–Paytes, Cincinnati, OH.
Tower Fine Arts Center Gallery, Holley Street
Free and open to the public
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm; Sunday, 1 pm – 4 pm. The Gallery is closed during academic breaks. For more information about current exhibitions, call (585) 395- 2805.
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