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2011-12 Wittenberg Series Poster
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The Wittenberg Series was created in 1982 during President William Kinnison's tenure. Since its inception, Nobel Laureates, significant literary figures, most of America's foremost modern dance companies, as well as hundreds of prominent psychologists, educators, economists, theologians, urban planners and historians, have visited campus to participate in The Wittenberg Series.
All events of The Wittenberg Series are free, although tickets are required for the Second City Touring Company performance. Free tickets can be obtained by contacting Wittenberg's Benham-Pence Student Center Service Desk at 937-327-7443.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
Opening Convocation of the 167th Academic Year
11 a.m. Weaver Chapel
New to the Wittenberg community after arriving from Duquesne University on July 1, Christopher M. Duncan will share his thoughts on virtue and vocation during this traditional opening for the academic year.
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The Fred R. Leventhal Family Endowed Lecture
7:30 p.m. Pam Evans Smith Arena
Author of more than 20 books about American history and politics, including Pulitzer Prize finalists, Traitor to His Class and The First American, H.W. Brands currently serves as the Dickson Allen Anderson Centennial Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin.
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The William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture
7:30 p.m. Bayley Auditorium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
The Charles Tilly Collegiate Professor of Social and Political History and director of the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies at the University of Michigan, Ronald Grigor Suny is an expert on the Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia.
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Theatre
7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Chakeres Memorial Theatre
Student Workshop, 2 p.m.
Chakeres Memorial Theatre
Considered the "world's premier comedy club/theatre and school of improvisation," the Chicago-based Second City Touring Company will present Laugh Out Loud, featuring some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from the company's 50-year history. Presented with support from the Ruth B. and Thomas F. Mackey Charitable Trust.
Tickets are required and are available at the Benham-Pence Student Center or by phone at (937) 327-7443.
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Festival Choral Eucharist for Reformation
7:30 p.m. Weaver Chapel
The Festival Choral Eucharist for Reformation gives thanks in worship, song and the preached word for the influences of the Reformation in the Church universal. University music ensembles will perform. The Rev. William O. Gafkjen is the bishop of the Indiana-Kentucky Synod of the ELCA.
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Kenneth H. Sauer Luther Symposium
7:30 p.m. Bayley Auditorium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
Professor of Religion at Northwestern University, Christine Helmer specializes in the area of 16th-Century religious reformations, particularly the theology of Martin Luther.
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7:30 p.m. Weaver Chapel (Pre-service music at 7 p.m.)
Beginning with the Service of Light for Evening Prayer, in which the chapel is enveloped in darkness and gradually illuminated by candles, and concluding with a candlelit singing of “Silent Night,” this service offers a time of reflection as the Advent season unfolds. Wittenberg’s music ensembles will perform.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
11 a.m. Weaver Chapel Q&A, 2 p.m., 105 Shouvlin Center
Hailed by Martin Luther King Jr. as “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world,” James Lawson helped to coordinate the Freedom Rides in 1961 and the Meredith March in 1966, while introducing the principles of Gandhian nonviolence to future leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.
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The IBM Endowed Lecture in the Sciences
7:30 p.m. Pam Evans Smith Arena, HPER Center
Student-Faculty Lecture, 3:50 p.m., Bayley Auditorium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
The William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, Daniel Schacter is a leading expert on human memory, who founded the Schacter Memory Lab. The lab, located at Harvard, seeks to understand the nature and function of human memory, using cognitive, neuropsychological and neuroimaging approaches.
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Visual Artist Residency and Exhibitions
Gallery Talk, 7:30 p.m. Bayley Auditorium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
“Not In Our Name,” Feb. 11-March 17, Halley Gallery, Springfield Center for the Arts
“Haiti: Jan. 12, 2010,” Feb. 13-March 30, Ann Miller
Gallery, Koch Hall
An award-winning, internationally recognized photojournalist, Ron Haviv has produced images of conflicts, which have made headlines around the world since the end of the Cold War. Haviv will be on campus March 13-15 to work with students. Presented with support from WDPR 88.1 FM and WYSO 91.3 FM.
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7:30 p.m. Weaver Chapel
Student Workshop, 3:30 p.m., Weaver Chapel
Considered one of the premier percussion ensembles in the world, NEXUS stands out in the contemporary music scene for its program innovation and diversity, collaborations and commissions, and revival of ragtime xylophone music. Presented with support from Gil Belles ’62, WDPR 88.1 FM and WYSO 91.3 FM.
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The Dr. Allen J. Koppenhaver Literary Lecture
7:30 p.m. Bayley Auditorium. Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
Book signing immediately following. English Dept. Colloquium
4 p.m., Ness Family Auditorium, Hollenbeck Hall
Born to a Palestinian father and an American mother, Shihab Nye grew up in St. Louis, Jerusalem and San Antonio. Drawing on her heritage, extensive travels and the cultural diversity of her San Antonio home, she uses her writing to attest to shared humanity. Presented through the support of the Ellen, Lloyd, Margaret and Lanty Smith Endowed Fund for Wittenberg.
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