University of Wyoming Calendar for Aug. 31-Sept. 6

August 31, 2009 — These are among the activities scheduled at the University of Wyoming from Monday, Aug. 31, to Sunday, Sept. 6.

Monday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. -- UW instructor and flutist Nicole Riner and the piano professor Theresa Bogard will begin this season's faculty recital series in the Fine Arts Concert Hall by performing "Eastern Gems," a culmination of a summer-long recording project of music for flute and piano by Eastern European composers. Tickets cost $5 for students and seniors and $7 for the general public.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 4 p.m. -- Yale professor Thomas Pogge will give the Kaiser Ethics Lecture on "Health Care Reform for the U.S. and the World's Poor" in Room 133 of the Classroom Building. A reception will follow.

Wednesday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Club and Organization day gives students a chance to get familiar with the Recognized Student Organizations, Prexy's Pasture.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m. -- Florida artist Brian Burkhardt will present a gallery walk-through at the University of Wyoming Art Museum. He will hold an art talk at 5:30 p.m., and a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.

Friday, Sept. 4, all day -- Wear your brown and gold! College Colors Day is an annual dress-down day where individuals show their school spirit before the first football game.

Saturday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. -- The UW Cowboys kick off the football season against Weber State at War Memorial Stadium. The Western Thunder Marching Band will perform the first halftime show of year.

Photo:
Brian Burkhardt's piece "Unidentified Mutated Jellyfish with grocery bag camouflage." Burkhardt will present a gallery walk-through, an art talk, and a panel discussion Thursday, Sept. 3, at the University of Wyoming Art Museum.

 

 

 

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009