March 03, 2015
Southern Illinois University Arts and Cultural Events
March 10-23
This weekly email brings together all the arts and cultural events happening in a two-week period at SIU Carbondale. From music to art, film to dance, guest lectures to workshops and theater, you will find the information here. In addition, event information is subject to change. Note that the university’s spring break is March 7-15.
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Wendy Davis visits SIU on March 23 for a presentation and book signing. Davis gained widespread fame – some might say notoriety – as the state senator who filibustered Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s bill that would have closed most abortion clinics in the state. Though the bill subsequently passed in a second session, Davis’ determination brought her national attention, and prompted an unsuccessful run for Texas governor.
Davis’ story begins much earlier than the nearly 13-hour filibuster on the floor of the state legislature. In her book, “Forgetting to Be Afraid: A Memoir,” she tells about growing up with an uneducated single mother, family poverty and her own experience of holding down two jobs to support herself and her baby daughter while living in a mobile home park. A Harvard Law School graduate, Davis served on the Fort Worth City Council for nine years before becoming a state senator in Texas in 2008.
The presentation is from 6 to 8 p.m., March 23, in the Student Center, Ballroom D. Davis will also attend a book signing during this event.
Upcoming Events:
MARCH
16 -- Women’s History Month event: Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, is a guest speaker for “Pizza and Politics,” an informal venue for political topics and guests. The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is a co-sponsor of this event. Pre-registration is requested by calling Carol Greenlee, 453-4009 or by email at cgreenlee@siu.edu.
FOR THE MEDIA: For more information or to arrange an interview with Terri Bryant, contact Carol Greenlee at cgreenlee@siu.edu or 453-4009.
18 -- Women’s History Month event: Kelly Sartorius, director of Development, Arts and Sciences at Washington University and the author of “Deans of Women and the Feminist Movement,” presents a guest lecture at 2 p.m. in Morris Library, Room 752.
FOR THE MEDIA: Contact Melinda Yeomans, myeomans1@siu.edu or 453-3740.
18 -- Women’s History Month event: Literary reading. The SIU creative writing program presents “Women’s Words” poetry/fiction/creative non-fiction reading at 7 p.m., Faner Hall, second floor, humanities lounge.
FOR THE MEDIA: Contact Allison Joseph, aljoseph@siu.edu or 453-6854; or Melinda Yeomans, myeomans1@siu.edu or 453-3740.
19 -- Women’s History Month event: Literary reading. The SIU creative writing program presents “Guys Love Gals” poetry/fiction/creative non-fiction reading at 7 p.m., Faner Hall, second floor, humanities lounge.
FOR THE MEDIA: Contact Allison Joseph, aljoseph@siu.edu or 453-6854; or Melinda Yeomans, myeomans1@siu.edu or 453-3740.
19-21 -- Illinois Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, various times and locations. This competitive event brings high school students from around the state to present their research projects in classical sciences, social sciences, engineering and mathematics. They compete for cash awards and scholarships. Students also have the opportunity to visit laboratories, meet SIU faculty, and attend lectures and workshops as well as participate in social events.
FOR THE MEDIA: For a detailed schedule and more information, contact Stephanie Eichholz, eichh@siu.edu or 536-6666.
20 -- Women’s History Month event: Third annual Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies Cross-Disciplinary Conference: TransForming: Crossing Experiences, Creating Knowledges. This campus-wide conference offers $1,400 in awards for “Best Student Paper Presentation” and “Best Student Creative Presentation.” This event is 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Student Center Mississippi Room.
FOR THE MEDIA: Contact Rachel Smith, rachel.smith@siu.edu; or Melinda Yeomans, myeomans1@siu.edu or 453-3740.
23 -- Women’s History Month event: Presentation and book signing. Wendy Davis talks about her professional experiences in politics and talks about her book, “Forgetting to Be Afraid: A Memoir.” She is available for a book signing. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom D. For more information, see this week’s Spotlight Event.
FOR THE MEDIA: Contact Melinda Yeomans, myeomans1@siu.edu or 453-3740.
CURRENT EXHIBITS:
Art Exhibit: Expressions of Freedom, Morris Library First Floor Rotunda Exhibit Space. The exhibit runs through March 31.
Art Exhibit: Buckminster Fuller and the Sacred Geometry of Nature, Morris Library Hall of Presidents. The exhibit runs through April 30.
University Museum exhibits: Six exhibits currently open, including “Celebrities and Scintillations: Andy Warhol’s Party.” There is no admission to University Museum.