Spring, 2012
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Now through
February 26
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Celebrating Black History Month
Unity at the Uni: Muskingum University 2012
Monday, February 6 through Friday, February 10
Valentine Sale and Delivery
Bottom of the Center
The Black Student Union will sell a variety of valentine products which will be delivered on campus February 13 and 14. Open to the public.
Thursday, February 9
Movie, Ruby Bridges
7:00 p.m., Chess Social Hall
The movie tells the story of Ruby Bridges and her bravery, at age six, to be the only black child in the 1960s to attend a newly integrated white school in New Orleans. Open to the public. Saturday, February 11
Basketball Rally
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., John Glenn Gym
The men’s basketball team plays its last home game at 3:00 p.m. against Otterbein. Join the pregame rally, do some crazy relays and win some prizes. At halftime, there will be games and a 50/50, with all funds to benefit the Black Student Union’s charity, Children’s Hospital. Open to the public.
Friday, February 17
Poetry Slam and Date Auction
9:00 p.m., Kelley Coffeehouse
Just listen, or take the stage yourself. The date auction takes place between the readings. Open to Muskingum University students only.
Saturday, February 18
Fashion Show
9:00 p.m., John Glenn Gym
Embracing a concept of obeying God and loving all people despite outward appearances, this fashion show supports Esperenza International and features guest musician Anthony Mossburg. Open to the public. Thursday, February 23
Professor Rick Nutt presents Martin, Malcolm, and Their Place in American Religious History
7:00 p.m., Chess Social Hall. Open to the public.
Friday, February 24
Comedian Arvin Mitchell
8:00 p.m., , Chess Social Hall
Arvin has been seen on BET and performs in New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Las Vegas. Open to Muskingum University students only.
Sunday, February 26
Soul Food Sunday
4:00 p.m., Chess Social Hall
Real soul food prepared by the Black Student Union. Open to Muskingum University students, faculty and staff only.
Co-sponsored by the Multicultural Association of Students, the Black Student Union,the Office of Student Affairs, Weekend Funding, Centerboard and the Human Relations and Minorities Concerns Committee. |
Now through
March 2
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 Cross Culture Communication in Visual Art
Featuring artworks by students from Muskingum University and Lanzhou University in China.
On display in the library.
Exhibitions are available for viewing during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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| February 7 |
Wrestling vs. Baldwin-Wallace College
7:30 p.m., Recreation Center |
| February 8 |
 Women’s basketball vs. Wilmington College
7:30 p.m., Recreation Center
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| February 11 |
Scholarship Day
All day. Sponsored by the Office of Admission.
Men’s basketball vs. Otterbein University
3:00 p.m., Recreation Center
Heather Henry, Senior vocal recital
7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| February 12 |
 Muskingum Valley Brass
Muskingum University's faculty brass quintet
3:00 p.m., Brown Chapel
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| February 15 |
Women’s basketball vs. John Carroll University
7:30 p.m., Recreation Center |
| February 18 |
Women’s basketball vs. Capital University
3:00 p.m., Recreation Center
Muskingum University Faculty and Friends Jazz Group
7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| February 20 |
 John Glenn Friendship 7 Day
February 20 has been designated "John Glenn Friendship 7 Day" by Ohio lawmakers and Governor John Kasich as a way to mark the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's historic orbit into space. This day will be celebrated this year and in years to come. Senator Glenn and his wife, Annie, are both Muskingum alumni and have long and deep ties with Muskingum University. |
| February 22 |
Not Your Father’s Gas Well
A symposium on hydraulic fracturing
7:00 p.m., Boyd 343
Featured presenters for the evening are Paul Feezel, chair of Carroll Concerned Citizens; Frank Donia, a local landowner, businessman and creator of the web site ohioutica.org; Greg Pace, an advocate for local community rights; and Ben Ebenhack, professor of petroleum engineering at Marietta College. Moderated by Professor of Sociology Dr. Steve McGuire. Sponsored by the Department of Sociology and the Geology Club. |
February 26
through March 16 |
Muskingum University Concert Choir and
Chamber Singers Spring Tour
From Classical to Pops
To see and print a complete tour schedule, click here.
For more information, contact the Department of Music at 740-826-8095. |
| February 26 |
Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds
Wind Band Classics
3:00 p.m., Brown Chapel
TICKETS: 740-826-8182 |
| February 27 - 28 |
 Beacon of Life Lecture
Building Faith Neighbors between Muslims and Christians
Dr. Amir Hussain, professor of theological studies, Loyola Marymount University
Dr. Hussain, an internationally recognized scholar of Islam, earned his academic degrees from the University of Toronto. He is the author of Oil and Water: Two Faiths, One God and the co-editor of World Religions: Western Traditions. His many publications cover topics including the intersection of religion with art, music, film and popular culture.
Dr. Hussain will present the following lectures, all in Boyd Science Center room 343:
February 27, 7:00 p.m.
What Do We Mean by "Faith Neighbors" and Interfaith Dialogue?
February 28, 3:30 p.m.
Christian-Muslim Dialogue in History
February 28, 7:00 p.m.
Faith Neighbors: Contemporary Issues for North American Christians and Muslims
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| February 28 |
Wind and Jazz Ensembles
7:30 p.m, Brown Chapel |
| March 2 - 3 |
Forensics Service-Learning Tournament |
| March 5 - 9 |
Undergraduate/Graduate and Continuing Studies spring break |
| March 14 - 31 |
 Senior Art Show Number One
Artworks by senior art majors
On display in the library
Reception: Sunday, March 18, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibitions are available for viewing during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
| March 15 |
 Library Author Talk
Dr. James Wells, assistant professor of English, Muskingum University
3:30 p.m., Library
Dr. Wells serves as Muskingum's Renaissance literature specialist and teaches courses in composition, Shakespeare and Renaissance literature. He will speak about his work as a writer and editor. His forthcoming works include a play titled The Merry Wives of Windsor and several articles in Facts on File's Companion to Shakespeare.
 Softball vs. Malone University
3:30 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field
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| March 16 |
 Concert Choir
7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel
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| March 17 |
Muskingum Dual Track Meet
11:00 am
Baseball doubleheader vs. Penn State – Behrend
1:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field
Softball vs. Thomas More College
1:00 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field
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| March 18 |
Baseball vs. Penn State – Behrend
12:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field
Southeastern Ohio Symphonic Orchestra
Symphonic Teamwork
7:00 p.m., Brown Chapel
TICKETS: 740-826-8197 or www.seoso.org |
| March 21 |
Softball vs. Denison University
3:30 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field |
| March 23 - 24 |
 Muskingum Baseball Invitational
March 23
Muskingum vs. Montclair State
3:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field
March 24
Montclair State vs. John Carroll
12:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| March 23 |
Harsha Abeyaratne, piano
Rebecca Rischin, clarinet, guest soloist
7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| March 24 |
Graduate and Continuing Studies Spring I classes end
Amy Adams Memorial Track Invitational
11:00 a.m.
Women’s tennis vs. University of Mount Union
1:00 p.m.
Softball vs. University Of Mount Union
1:00 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field
Baseball vs. John Carroll
3:30 p.m., Mose Morehead Field
Evan Daniels, Senior music recital
3:30 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| March 25 |
Grace Schweizer, Senior vocal recital
3:00 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| March 26 |
Graduate and Continuing Studies Spring II classes begin |
| March 27 |
Baseball vs. College of Wooster
4:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| March 29 |
 Sigma Alpha Iota concert
7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel
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| March 30 - 31 |
Muskingum Spring Golf Invitational
EagleSticks Golf Club |
| March 31 |
Baseball doubleheader vs. Baldwin-Wallace College
1:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field
Men’s tennis vs. Baldwin-Wallace College
1:00 p.m.
Dylan McCaulla, Senior bassoon recital
3:00 p.m., Walter Hall 204
Cardinal Chorale
7:00 p.m., Brown Chapel
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| April 1 |
Dr. David Turrill, Faculty trumpet recital
2:00 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| April 2 |
Terry Linger, Senior saxophone recital
7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| April 3 |
Baseball doubleheader vs. Wilmington
1:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| April 4 |
Spring Preview
All day. Sponsored by the Office of Admission.
Baseball vs. Ohio Wesleyan University
4:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| April 5 - 6 |
Undergraduate/Graduate and Continuing Studies Easter break |
| April 6 |
Softball vs. Heidelberg University
1:00 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field |
| April 8 - 25 |
 Senior Art Show Number Two
Artworks by senior art majors
On display in the library
Reception: Sunday, April 15, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibitions are available for viewing during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
| April 10 |
 Men’s tennis vs. Marietta College
4:00 p.m.
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| April 11 |
Baseball doubleheader vs. Marietta College
1:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| April 12 |
Baseball vs. Wittenberg University
4:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| April 13 - 15 |
 Parents' Weekend
Sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honorary.
Details to be announced soon. |
| April 13 |
Scholarship Recognition Day
3:15 p.m., Brown Chapel
Forensics Showcase |
| April 14 |
Baseball doubleheader vs. Capital University
1:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field
Men’s tennis vs. Capital University
1:00 p.m. |
| April 15 |
 Southeastern Ohio Symphonic Orchestra
Children’s Concert
Pre-concert children’s activities at 2:00 p.m.
Performance at 3:30 p.m.
Pritchard Laughlin Auditorium, Cambridge
TICKETS: 740-826-8197 or www.seoso.org
Baseball vs. Washington & Jefferson College
4:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| April 16 - 20 |
 Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Week
April 16
The James Bradford Senior Colloquium
7:00 p.m., Boyd Science Center 343
A presentation of senior research by students from the Science Division
and Psychology.
April 19
The Dr. Homer A. Anderson Lecture Series
6:00 p.m., Boyd Science Center 343
Reception and Undergraduate Research Poster Session
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Boyd Science Center lobby
A poster display representing research by students and faculty from the
Science Division and Psychology. Authors will be present for questions.
April 20
Undergraduate Research Poster Display
Boyd Science Center lobby |
| April 17 |
Softball vs. John Carroll University
3:30 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field
Women’s tennis vs. John Carroll University
3:30 p.m.
Men’s tennis vs. Central State University
4:00 p.m. |
| April 19 |
 Library Author Talk
Donna MacMeans
3:30 p.m., Library
Donna MacMeans will speak about her forthcoming novel, The Casanova Code. She is the author of eight novels, including two anthologies. Described as "seductively witty historical romance," MacMeans's novels are known for exciting plots and historical accuracy. Her work has won many awards, including the Golden Heart medallion for Best Long Historical Manuscript, from Romance Writers of America.
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| April 20 - 21 |
Music Theatre Workshop
7:30 p.m. nightly, Brown Chapel |
| April 21 |
Men’s tennis vs. Otterbein University
1:00 p.m.
Baseball doubleheader vs. Otterbein University
1:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field |
| April 22 |
 Chamber Ensemble
3:00 p.m., Brown Chapel
Wind Ensemble
7:30 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| April 24 |
Men’s tennis vs. Wilmington College
4:00 p.m. |
| April 25 |
Undergraduate classes end
Baseball vs. Denison University
4:00 p.m., Mose Morehead Field
Men's and Women's Chorus
7:00 p.m., Walter Hall 204 |
| April 27 through May 3 |
Undergraduate final examinations
Excluding April 28 and 29 |
| April 28 |
 Women’s tennis vs. Ohio Northern University
1:00 p.m.
Softball vs. Ohio Northern University
1:00 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field |
| April 29 |
Concert Choir
3:00 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| May 2 |
Softball vs. Washington and Jefferson College
3:30 p.m., Donna J. Newberry Field |
| May 3 |
Graduate Commencement
7:00 p.m., Brown Chapel |
| May 5 |
 Undergraduate Baccalaureate and Commencement
10:00 a.m., Baccalaureate
1:30 p.m., Commencement
Recreation Center |
| May 6 |
Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds
Gershwin in Concert
3:00 p.m., Brown Chapel
Featuring pianist Harsha Abeyaratne, tenor Robert Owen Jones and soprano Carol Wilcox-Jones.
TICKETS: 740-826-8182 |
| May 28 |
Memorial Day
No classes, offices closed |
| June 2 |
Graduate and Continuing Studies Spring II classes end |
