For Immediate Release — Wednesday, October 5, 2005
SUNY Geneseo Calendar of Events for October 13-19
THURSDAY, OCT. 13:
LECTURE: H. James
Birx, a distinguished professor of anthropology at Canisius College in Buffalo,
will deliver a lecture titled "Interpreting Evolution: Pierre Teilhard de
Chardin." Birx will examine the life, thought and influence of Chardin. Chardin
was a geopaleontologist and Jesuit priest who attempted to present a dynamic
synthesis of science and theology in terms of cosmic evolution and planetary
convergence. 7 p.m., Newton Hall, Room 204. Free and open to the public.
LOCKHART GALLERY EXHIBIT: The Lockhart Gallery, located in the
McClellan House, presents the Gerard Alonzo Sculpture Exhibition. The gallery
is open daily from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Free and open
to the public. The exhibit runs through Friday, Oct 14.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14:
CONCERT: The School
of the Arts presents the Geneseo Chamber Singers and Carol Choristers, directed
by Gerard Floriano. 8 p.m., Central Presbyterian Church, Geneseo. Free and open
to the public.
LOCKHART GALLERY EXHIBIT: (See Thursday, Oct. 13). Last day.
SPORTS: Women's
Soccer vs. Buffalo State. 3 p.m., Saratoga Field. Free and open to the public.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15:
SPORTS: Women's Field Hockey vs. Hamilton. 1 p.m., Upper Merritt Field. Free and open to the public.
SPORTS: Women's Soccer vs. Fredonia. 1 p.m., Saratoga Field. Free and open to the public.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16:
CONCERT: The School
of the Arts presents the Geneseo Symphony Orchestra with James Walker
conducting. 3 p.m., Wadsworth Auditorium. Free and open to the public.
TUESDAY, OCT. 18:
CELEBRATION OF THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF DON QUIXOTE: In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Don Quixote there will be an opening program, symposium and art exhibit at 6:30 p.m. in the Harding Lounge, Welles Hall 111. A keynote address titled "The Sexual Economy of 'Don Quijote,' Part I: Dorotea and the Gallery of Slaves" by Robert Ter Horst, University of Rochester professor emeritus of Spanish at 6:40 p.m. in Welles Hall 121. "Marcela y Maritornes: Dos visiones del 'yo' femenino" by Joaquin Gomez, assistant professor of Spanish at 7:10 p.m. in Welles Hall 121. Intermission and refreshments will be from 7:30-7:45 p.m. in the Harding Lounge, Welles Hall 111. Students whose papers were selected by a panel of Spanish faculty will read their work at 7:45 p.m. in Welles Hall 123. Free and open to the public.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19:
READINGS: In
celebration of the 400th anniversary of Don Quixote, advanced-level
Spanish language students will read noteworthy excerpts of "Don Quijote" in
Spanish and English. 6:30 p.m., Wadsworth Auditorium. Free and open to the
public.
SPORTS: Women's Soccer vs. Brockport. 3 p.m., Saratoga Field. Free and open to the public.
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