Celebrate Arcadia Kickoff Events
November 12-19, 2009!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Arcadia is hosting a weeklong celebration to launch At Home & In the World—The Campaign for Arcadia University and to honor the people who make it possible for our faculty and students to contribute to the world in notable ways.
International Education Week
November 16-20
A weeklong opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide through a series of campus activities. Events to be announced.
Scholarship Luncheon
Thursday, November 12, 12-2 p.m.
Castle Dining Room
A luncheon to give scholarship donors and student recipients the opportunity to interact and recognize academic pursuits, while honoring their dedication to the University. Open to scholarship donors and recipients.
Ice Cream Sundae Party
Thursday, November 12, 3-5 p.m.
Castle Mirror and Rose Rooms
Please join the campus community as we celebrate the kickoff to Arcadia’s Campaign Celebration Week with an ice cream sundae party. Open to entire campus community.
Stacy Anne Vitetta Memorial Lecture
Friday, November 13, 2009, 2-4 p.m.
Castle Dining Room
Lecture by Dr. Naomi Phillips, Assistant Professor of Biology and this year's Stacy Anne Vitetta Professorship Recipient. Reception to Follow. Open to entire community.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Friday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.
Castle Mirror and Rose Rooms
An event to recognize the contributions of generations of student-athletes and their individual leadership and accomplishments. Sponsored by the Arcadia University Alumni Association and Arcadia University Athletic Department. Open to Award Recipients and Guests.
Lecture and Theater performance, “The Exonerated”
Friday, November 13, Lecture at 7 p.m.; "The Exonerated" at 8 p.m.
The Chat, lower level of the Dining Hall
John Noakes, Associate Professor of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, leads a discussion, “Contested Convictions: Exploring Claims of Actual Innocence,” that examines the criminal justice system with particular focus on the concepts of DNA evidence, false confessions, police misconduct and the characteristics of cases with competing claims of guilt, innocence and exoneration. Then settle back and watch Arcadia students perform in “The Exonerated”, staged by Arcadia’s Theater Program. Open to entire community.
Alumni Association Meeting
Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m.
Grey Towers Castle
Meeting of the Alumni Association with a lunch to follow.
Open to Arcadia alumni.
Campaign Gala
Saturday, November 14, 6 p.m.
A celebration to launch At Home & In the World-The Campaign for Arcadia University and to honor the people who make it possible for our faculty and students to contribute to the world in notable ways.
Open to University Leaders and President’s Circle Members.
Landman Concert
Sunday, November 15, 3-5 p.m.
Stitler Auditorium, Murphy Hall; $15 at the door. Register in advance online!
“Lectures in Song: Frank Sinatra,” a musical and anecdotal overview of the great American entertainer’s life and career presented by singer/pianist Fred Miller. Reception to follow.
Open to the entire community.
Civility in Public Spaces: The Rules of Engagement
Sunday, November 15, 6 p.m.
University Room, Landman Library
The Honorable M. Susan Savage, Oklahoma Secretary of State discusses how people react in debating current issues. Savage is an alum of Arcadia class of 1974.
Open to the entire community.
Empty Bowl Dinner
Monday, November 16, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Grey Towers Castle
A community service program that provides awareness of the hunger and homelessness that exists in our area and abroad. Admission is $12 for students, $15 for non-students, as well as a non-perishable food donation. Open to the entire community.
Comedian Erin Jackson
Tuesday, November 17, 9 p.m.
The Chat, Dining Complex
Hosted by Student Programming Board.
Open to the entire community.
“Works on Paper” Art Exhibit
November 18 - December 20
Arcadia University Art Gallery
"Works on Paper" is a much anticipated JURIED biennial exhibition in the Art Gallery. Because the juror reviews actual works brought to the gallery, this competitive exhibition remains highly regarded by artists and the viewing community alike. Now in its 25th year, "Works on Paper" consistently showcases many of the region's leading and emerging artists while addressing a spectrum of ideas and materials currently being explored on and with paper. This year's exhibition will be juried by JOÃO RIBAS, CURATOR of the Drawing Center, New York City.
Open to the entire community.
