Hamline University Events Calendar

Seminars, Speakers, and Readings

"The Rise of Classic Mesoamerican Civilization and the Veracruz Jungle."
 Now in its 29th season, the Maya Society of Minnesota sponsors an annual lecture series focusing on the ancient and modern cultures of Mexico and Central America. 
Lecutre by Rex Koontz, Associate Professor in the School of Art, University of Houston
Date: Friday, October 5
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Drew Science, Room 118
Cost: General public: $5, Free to members, students, and Hamline faculty/staff.

"The American Mediterranean: The Veracruz Gulf Coast and Mesoamerican Civilization."
 Now in its 29th season, the Maya Society of Minnesota sponsors an annual lecture series focusing on the ancient and modern cultures of Mexico and Central America.  
Workshop by Rex Koontz, Associate Professor in the School of Art, University of Houston
Date: Saturday, October 6
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Location: Giddens Learning Center, Room 6S
Cost: Members and Hamline staff: $10, non members $20, students are free.

Insisting on Equity: Subverting No Child Left Behind and the Standards Movement
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education adn Hamline's Graduate School of Education, this is the fourth event in the Insisting on Equity series.  Join educators, students, activists, policy-makers, and others in a panel discussion and open dialogue about NCLB, its contributiosn to educational inequities, and strategies for building equitable and just schools despite an overwhelming standards movement.  Panelists include Sharon Radd, Dean of Students, Central Middle School.
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Room
Contact: Paul Gorski, 651-523-2584 

Energy Efficiency: The Greatest Potential
Part of the Hamline Dialogue Series "Managing Our Resources: Energy, the Environment and Sustainability".  The world and all of its systems run on some sort of energy; energy moves the world.  Demand for energy is growing.  The ability to meet increasing demands while preserving the environment and managing sustainability are challenges that every system must face.  Over the course of seven Dialogues, the Graduate School of Management and Education will bring together experts to address these issues and engage the audience in a dialogue sure to energize and sustain discussion.

Panelits: Brando Terzic, Global Regulatory Policy Leader, Energy & Resources Group, Deloitte Services LP.
Date: Thursday, October 18
Time: Registration and Reception: 3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
         Program: 4:15 - 5:45 p.m.
Location: Sorin A/B
Cost: General admission is $10.  Graduate School of Management students, $25 to receive credit.
Contact: For more information contact Kristen Norman-Major at 651-523-2814, gsm @hamline.edu or go to the Dialogues Web site.

Celebrate the 10th Edition of Water~Stone Review!
Join the editors and contributors from the 2007 Water~Stone Review for a reading and reception celebrating the release of our 10th edition!
Date: Friday, October 19
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sundin Music Hall

Fall visting writer: Carol Muske Dukes - Save the dates!
Carol Muske-Dukes is professor of English adn creative writing at USC.  Her latest book is the novel Channeling Mark Twain.  Carol has received numerous grants, and is the poetry columnist for the Los Angeles Times Book Review.
Public Interview: Wednesday, October 24
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Giddens Learning Center, Room 100E
Public Reading: Thursday, October 25
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sundin Music Hall

Graduate Student Health & Wellness Fair
Hamline graduate students are invited to hear guest speaker, Julie Neraas, talk about balancing life, work, and school.  During the fair, there will also be a registered dietician, massage therapist, homeopath, free blood pressure checks.  Flu shots are available to students for a small fee, however free of charge if student carries Hamline student insurance.  Lunch will be served and there will be giveaways.  Please RSVP for the event by Wednesday, October 17 by calling Mildred Bynum. 
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: Registration: 1 p.m.
         Guest Speaker: 2 p.m.
Location: Law/Grad Building Conference, Room 106
Contact: Mildred Bynum, 651-523-2515

Fine Arts

Music

On-Campus Job and Internship Fair
Open to all CLA students!  Representatives from local organizations will be on-campus to meet students to discuss job and internship opportunities.  Student should bring lots of resumes!
Date: Thursday, October 18
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Room
Contact: Career Development Center, 651-523-2302


College Day
Open house program for prospective students and parents - features class visits, faculty appointments, special interest sessions, residence hall visits, meetings with coaches, and campus tour.
Date: Friday, October 19
For further information, please call 651-523-2207 or
1-800-753-9753

Fall Transfer Day
Open house program for prospective transfer students - features information session on the transfer process (applying, transfer of credits, scholarships & financial aid), class visit, faculty appointments, special interest sessions, residence hall visits, meeting with coaches, and campus tour.
Date: Friday, October 19
For further information, please call 651-523-2207 or
1-800-753-9753

Flu Shot Clinic for Hamline Students
Hamline students are welcome to receive their flu shot at Counseling & Health Services.  The shot is free for those covered by the Health insurance program through Hamline.  Without this insurance, the cost is $17 and can be paid with cash, check or student account charge.  Counseling & Health Services will be offering flu shots by appointment prior to the first October 23 clinic for those students with chronic illness that are at higher risk.  
Dates: Tuesday, October 23 from 2:30 - 6 p.m.
           Thursday, October 25 from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Manor 16
Please direct any questions to Counseling & Health Services, 651-523-2204
 

International Roundtable Series

International Roundtables are presentations on and/or discussions of international topics led by Hamline University faculty or campus visitors. They are open to all interested students, faculty, staff, and friends of Hamline. Bring a lunch. We will provide dessert & beverages, a topic, and a venue. 
The International Round Table Series is sponsored by the Global Studies Program and the Howard and Darrel Alkire Chair in International Business and Economics.

"David Beckham as Global Icon: Soccer, Sex, Celluloid, and Sales"
Speaker: Fernando Delgado, Dean of the College, College of Liberal Arts, Hamline University
Date: Friday, October 5
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Giddens/Alumni Learning Center, Room 1S