Arts at Arcadia 2009
Internationally known speakers and artists, and dazzling theatre productions and concerts await you at Arcadia University. For more information, visit the online Events Calendar or call 215-572-2900.
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Faculty Speaker Series
- From Microscopic Algae to Giant Seaweeds: What We Can Learn From Brown Algae Evolution
Friday, Nov. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Dr. Naomi Phillips, Assistant Professor of Biology, delivers the Stacy Anne Vitetta Memorial Lecture in the Castle Dining Room.
Distingished Speaker Series
- Distinguished Speakers Series Web site
- 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.
Arcadia University Art Gallery
- Arcadia University Art Gallery Web site
- Fictions + Facture: Recent Work by Dennis Kuronen
Sept. 8 - Oct. 25, 2009
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., Arcadia University Theater: Conversation between the artist and Royce Howes, photography curator, Robert Miller Gallery, New York. Opening reception in the gallery immediately following.
- Works on Paper 2009
Nov. 18 - Dec. 20, 2009
Juror: João Ribas, Curator, The Drawing Center, New York Twenty-fifth in the gallery's series of juried exhibitions open to regional artists. Click here to access a printable pdf of the exhibition prospectus. "Works on Paper" prospectus. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.: Lecture by João Ribas. Opening reception in the gallery immediately following lecture.
- Student Biennial
Jan. 21 - Feb. 5, 2010
Works by Arcadia University students chosen by a professional juror. Opening reception to be announced.
- Ai Weiwei: Dropping the Urn
Feb. 17 - April 18, 2010
A selection of works in clay. Opening reception and special programs to be announced.
- Senior Thesis Exhibition
April 30 - May 21, 2010
Works by graduating Arcadia University Art & Design majors.
Arcadia University Community Cinema
- Arcadia University Community Cinema Web site
- A Village Called Versailles
Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7:15 p.m. in The Chat
- Dirt! The Movie
Wednesday, March 31, at 7:15 in The Chat
- The Horse Boy
Monday, April 26, at 7:15 in The Chat
Arcadia University Theater
- Arcadia University Theater Web site
- Home, Oct. 22–Nov. 1, 2009
- The Exonerated, Nov. 13–Nov. 15, 2009
- The Princess Rescuers, Dec. 3–13, 2009
- The Misanthrope, Feb. 11–21, 2010
- Criminal Hearts, March 5–7, 2010
- The Physicists, April 15–25, 2010
Concerts
- Sunderman Concert, Sunday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m., Elkins Estate (1750 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA). Free and open to the public. Reception immediately following concert.
- Kinsey Sicks, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m., Murphy Hall, Stiteler Auditorium. Sponsored by Student Activities (215-572-4082 or studentactivities@arcadia.edu)
- Landman Concert, Sunday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m., Murphy Hall, Stiteler Auditorium. Cost: $15 at the door. Reception immediately following concert.
Visiting Writers Series
- Visting Writers Series Web site
- Kristina Moriconi '88, '05M
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in Grey Towers Castle, Rose and Mirror Rooms.
- Jim Zervanos
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m. in Grey Towers Castle, Rose and Mirror Rooms.
For more information, contact Dr. Richard A. Wertime, Department of English, Communications, and Theatre Arts, at 215-572-2963 or e-mail wertime@arcadia.edu.
Poet Laureate
Montgomery County Poet Laureate. Arcadia University is home to the annual presentation of the Montgomery County Poet Laureate, a program founded and directed by Joanne Leva. The 2010 Celebrity Judge will be Robert Bly.
For more information, contact Joanne Leva.
Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology Workshop Series
- Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology Workshop Series Web site
- Clinical Work with African American Clients
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m., Landman Library
- Clinical and Ethical Issues in Supervision
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m., Landman Library
- Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m., Landman Library
- Integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills into Your Practice
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at from 2 to 5 p.m., Grey Towers Castle, Mirror Room
For more information or to register, contact Carol Lyman, 215-572-4693 or lymanc@arcadia.edu.
