October 2013 É«É«À² News

Composer and visual artist explores the nature of place

Composer and visual artist Betsey Biggs will perform a concert of her works at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Television producer, writer, transmedia consultant to give talk

Kate McCallum, producer, writer and consultant for some of the most well-known shows on television, including "Miami Vice" and "Law and Order," will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in 2028 Brown Hall.

Confucius Institute offers classes, welcomes new teachers

The Confucius Institute is accepting registrations for Chinese culture classes that are open to the public and begin the week of Oct. 14. The low-cost courses are taught in English and offered to adults age 18 or older.

Integrated supply management student named APICS Scholar

As an APICS Scholar, Ashley Moyle will attend conferences and learn valuable information pertaining to supply chain operations management, as well as network with supply chain professionals worldwide.

Three from É«É«À² Creative Writing Program win literary awards

Two graduates and one student in É«É«À²'s Creative Writing Program have won important literary awards that will result in the publication of their works. The award winners are Laura Donnelly, Dustin M. Hoffman and Brandon Krieg.

Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

Students and the public can learn about internships and academic programs offered overseas by attending the annual Study Abroad Fair, set for noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom.

É«É«À² gearing up to celebrate 90 years of homecoming

The University will celebrate its 90th homecoming the week of Oct. 7. Scores of exciting events have been scheduled, including family weekend Oct. 11-13. Many events are free or low-cost and open to the public.

Authors support É«É«À² writing award with fundraiser

Eleven poets and writers with ties to Michigan will come together Saturday, Oct. 5, to read from their work and celebrate the life and contributions of author, editor, publisher and É«É«À² alumni Robert J. Bixby.

Sinbad comes to Miller Auditorium

Comedian Sinbad will bring his show back to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Tickets range from $28 to $42 and are available at Miller Auditorium, by phone and online.

Acclaimed jazz violinist to perform with É«É«À² alumnus

Violinist Regina Carter will appear in concert with her quartet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson.

Stulberg Competition silver medalist solos with É«É«À² Orchestra

The University Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Stulberg International String Competition, will present its first concert of the 2013–14 season at Chenery Auditorium at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.

É«É«À² to host annual graduate and professional school fair

The fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in the Bernhard Center will provide information on graduate and professional studies at É«É«À² and over 50 other graduate, professional and law schools.

Hal Holbrook comes to Miller Auditorium

Hal Holbrook brings his one-man show "Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight!" to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Ticket prices range from $32.50 to $52.50.

Three faculty members honored as academia's rising stars

Drs. Chris L.S. Coryn, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation; Michael A. Famiano, physics; and Kristina Wirtz, anthropology, are recipients of the 2013-14 Emerging Faculty Scholar Award.