SEPTEMBER 2008 Thursday, September 4
Artist Talk/Gallery Opening, Disabled Development Drawings by William Amundson
Exhibit on view September 4 - October 19 Bill Amundson is a Denver-based artist who works in the "Suburban Regionalist" mode, a style devoted to capturing and celebrating the true American scene rather than the idealized version so often pictured in the art of our time. His work reflects an interest in the contemporary landscape, particularly as reflected through such distinct American staples as the subdivision, the chain restaurant, retail franchises, interstate travel, SUV's and the ubiquitous cell phone. His work has been described in various publications as “ironic, compulsive, sweet, irreverent, whimsical, fanatical, hysterical and banal,” which leads one to question the veracity of the publishing world. Amundson is an artist who makes a living reflecting the foibles of American culture in his drawings. He is also an engaging speaker who was, for a few years, an award-winning DJ on the Denver airwaves. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m.; Artist talk, 6 p.m., Freedman Gallery
Friday, September 12
Library Murder Mystery Join us for a night of mystery and murder! Follow the clues, learn some useful tips, solve the crime and relax with refreshments during this annual Albright Experience event. Utilizing library resources such as the OPAC, database searches, and multimedia devices, students string together clues to the puzzle and expose the “murderer.” In addition to library staff, this event also includes members of the campus theater department who play the parts in the drama. 7 p.m., Gingrich Library, primarily on the main and second floors
Tuesday, September 23
Facul-Tea Sabbatical Presentation Facul-Teas are Experience events that showcase the sabbatical work of Albright faculty. Christian Hamann, Ph.D., studies molecular motions that can be thought of as molecular jump-rope, using computational and wet-chemistry methods. In his Facul-Tea presentation, Hamann will be discussing the properties of molecules that undergo these transformations. Hamann is an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry and coordinator of the Albright Senior Thesis. 4 p.m., Gingrich Library, Group Study Room B
September 25, 26, 27, 28
You Are Here Domino Players Theatre Company presents the world premiere of an original production about art, artists and viewers. It was created by Albright students in collaboration with Artist in Residence Jeffrey Lentz. The Domino Players are the resident theatre ensemble at Albright College. They present four productions annually in the Wachovia Theatre. The Domino Players have received regional and national acclaim for their work through the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. September 25, 26, 27, 8 p.m.; September 28, 2:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
Friday, September 26
2008 Presidential Election Join the Albright College political science professors as they analyze the presidential debates (9/26; 10/7; 10/15) and the election night results (11/4) during the fall campaign. Audience participation encouraged. Support your candidate or learn more about their views to help you decide your vote. Professors: Thomas Brogan, Ph.D., former state manager of Voter News Service and former party convention delegate; Elizabeth Freund, Ph.D., presidential scholar; and Irene Langran, Ph.D., international relations expert. 9 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Friday, September 26
How to Move Forward When You Feel Like Quitting Andres Lara will return to present “How to Move Forward When You Feel Like Quitting,” a motivational program on how to overcome odds and be successful. 3 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge top of page
OCTOBER 2008 Wednesday, October 1
Summer 2008 ACRE Presentation Albright students from the summer 2008 Albright Creative Research Experience Program (ACRE) will present results from their summer research and creative works. Subjects will cover the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences over a two-day event. This will be a great opportunity for the Albright community to learn more about the ACRE program, how they can become involved, and learn about the exemplary work of our students. The presentations on the second day will be followed by a reception. The presenters are the 12 students who held ACRE grants during the summer of 2008: Amy Defibaugh, Danielle Ferri, Jeremy Gillam, Ai Isozaki, Ryan Krauss, Abhishak Kumar, Megan Marcinkowski, Sara Parsons, Bradley Rhodes, Crina Sasaran, Benjamin Smith, Dirk Vanderbent 6 p.m., Science 221
Thursday, October 2
Wall Street Crisis: Causes, Consequences and Cures
Three Albright College alumni trustees with extensive experience in finance and banking will participate in a panel discussion on the current national economic crisis. This discussion will be invaluable for students who are concerned with the potential impact of the economic emergency on their own and their family’s ability to have access to the credit markets. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion.
Panelists:
John T. Baily ’65 was elected to serve as chairman of the Albright College Board of Trustees in October 2007. In 2004-05, he co-chaired the Albright College Presidential Search Committee. Baily retired as president of Swiss Re Capital Partners (SRCP) in 2002. SRCP is Swiss Re’s merchant banking arm responsible for all aspects of investments in insurance and related businesses. Previously, Baily was a general practice partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers and its predecessor, Coopers & Lybrand (where he was employed for 34 years), specializing in the insurance industry. He was Coopers’ leading spokesman on insurance industry matters with more than 30 years of experience in the industry and also served as chairman of Coopers & Lybrand’s US insurance industry practice where he was responsible for all of the firm’s services to the insurance industry. He was also a member of the Board of Partners, the governing body of the firm. Baily currently serves on the boards of three publicly traded insurance companies: RLI Corp., Endurance Specialty Holdings and NYMAGIC. Stanley T. Wells ’63 was vice chairman of the board of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW) in Hartford and New York until his retirement in 2000. KBW is a NYSE member firm specializing in banks and financial services. Wells was employed with the company since 1970. From 1966 to 1967 he served in active duty as a member of the United States Naval Reserves on board the USS WASP (CVS-18).
Jay A. Yoder ’81 joined Altius Associates, a global private equity firm, in September 2008 as partner and head of real assets. Most recently, he served as a portfolio manager at Tuckerbrook Alternative Investments, a firm he co-founded in 2004 and built to $280 million in assets under management. Yoder previously spent four years as director of investments at Smith College, six years as director of investments at Vassar College, and was employed for seven years in the investment consulting division of SEI Corporation. His first book, Endowment Management: A Practical Guide, was published in 2004 by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. He has also written more than a dozen articles in publications such as Pensions & Investments, Business Officer, Plan Sponsor and Trusteeship. In 2002, he was named the inaugural Nonprofit Investment Officer of the Year by Foundation and Endowment Money Management. He earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1992.
6:30 p.m., Alumni Hall, Faculty Club
Thursday, October 2
Bargainin' for Salvation: Bob Dylan, A Zen Master? Dr. Steven Heine is the chair of the Asian Studies Program at Florida International University. He is one of the leading scholars of Zen Buddhism in the world, and has written and edited more than 20 books and 100 articles. This lecture examines Bob Dylan’s spirituality in terms of affinities with the traditional records of Zen Buddhism. Both Dylan and Zen masters are known for cutting-edge creativity that breaks the rules and questions the status quo. Dylan’s religious background is usually discussed in terms of his Jewish upbringing, extensive use of biblical allusions, or brief Christian period, but the aim here is to show that Dylan and Zen demonstrate remarkable ingenuity in using language to challenge authority while seeking authenticity and autonomy.
The conclusion is that in his protest and gospel songs Dylan embraces a Dualistic worldview based on divine judgment and retribution, whereas in periods of disillusionment and resignation to a world of relativism he embraces a Zen-like Non-Dualistic worldview. 7 p.m., North Hall A202
Thursday, October 2
Measure for Measure: The Music of Shakespeare’s Plays Ensemble Chaconne transports the audience to Shakespeare’s time with “Measure for Measure: The Music of Shakespeare’s Plays,” hailed by The Portland Press Herald as “the perfect Elizabethan evening.” Now in its 23rd season, Ensemble Chaconne has been praised for “vitality and character,” “style and verve” (MusicWeb International). Mezzo-soprano Pamela Dellal has been touted for her “lushly fluid” singing (The Washington Post) and her “gleaming vocal colors” (The Boston Globe). http://phbloom.home.comcast.net/~phbloom/chaconne.html 7:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
Tuesday, October 7
Creative Journaling This two-hour workshop focuses on learning to journal from one’s personal experiences. Utilizing the Progoff Intensive Journaling Method, participants will learn to gain personal insight, improve their creative writing skills and generate powerful personal accounts. This workshop is open to the public and encourages the participation of Reading residents as part of the Reading Reads Literary Festival. 6:30 p.m., Science Hall Room 221
Thursday, October 9
Poetry Reading and Discourse with Rev. Paul Clark Albright’s own Chaplain Paul Clark will conduct readings of his poetry and discuss the creative process in this one-hour event. Clark’s readings explore his personal experiences, faith and professional life. Clark is a finalist in the 2008 Berks County Poet Laureate competition and his insights into the creative process of poetry composition will prove valuable to budding authors and poetry aficionados. This event is also part of the 2008 Reading Reads Literary festival, a month-long celebration of literature and culture in the greater Reading region. 7 p.m., Albright College Gingrich Library
Thursday, October 16
The Works Progress Administration in Pennsylvania In recognition of Pennsylvania Archives Month, Gerry Ronning, Ph.D., history, and Sidney Dreese, M.A., American studies, college archivist, will give a talk about Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal program, the Works Progress Administration (WPA), and Albright graduate, Willard Miller, Class of 1924, highlighting some materials from the College archives. Miller was the educational adviser at a CCC camp in Indiana County, Pa. 2:30 p.m., Gingrich Library
Saturday, October 18
Fall/Pops Choral Concert
Concert Choir, Women's Chorale, Chamber Choir, Albright Angels, Mane Men
7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Monday, October 20
Radicalism and Race on the Philadelphia Waterfront Historian Peter Cole will give a talk on the interracial union movement on Philadelphia’s wharves and docks in the 1920s and 1930s. Led by the radical Industrial Worker of the World Ben Fletcher, the dockworkers formed a formidable union in the face of great adversity. Cole is an associate professor of history at Western Illinois University. The University of Illinois Press recently published his book about the Philadelphia waterfront, Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive Era Philadelphia. 4:30 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
Monday, October 20
Talking about Hate…Acting out of Hope A presentation about hate language and hate groups, and ways to respond. Dr. Jennifer Schlegel, anthropologist and co-founder of UNITY in Boyertown, will offer the lecture and lead the discussion. 7 p.m., Kachel Chapel
Tuesday, October 21
2 Million Minutes: A Documentary Forum 2 Million Minutes is an award-winning documentary portraying the four year experiences of high school students from various cultural backgrounds. Please join us for a viewing of the film and a panel discussion of the trends and directions of education both in the US and abroad. This event is jointly sponsored by the Albright College Gingrich Library and Albright English Lecturer James Gaffney. The discussion panel will be chaired by an Albright Education student (TBA) and will feature Dr. Joseph Yarworth, chair/assistant professor of education at Albright College. 7 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Wednesday, October 22
A View from the Bench: U.S. Constitution & Service to Berks County Judge Stallone’s lecture is the 2008 Annual Constitution Day Lecture at Albright College. This jurist has been extensively involved in civic, legal and charitable organizations in the community. He links his experiences and decisions with Constitutional themes for the students, showing that the U.S. Constitution is a “living document.” The Honorable Albert Stallone is senior judge, Berks County Court of Common Pleas. He was active as a criminal prosecutor, lawyer in private practice, and has been elected to the Court of Common Pleas by Berks County citizens. He is active in numerous civic and charitable works, and is a published author. 6:30 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Thursday, October 23
Facul-Tea with Prof. Julia Heberle Professor Julia Heberle’s talk, “How to Have a Successful Sabbatical,” will cover topics including, but not limited to statistics, trust, and sibling relationships, presented in the context of structural equation modeling. A brief question and answer session will follow the main presentation. 4 p.m., Albright College Gingrich library
Monday, October 27
Political Communication and the 2008 Elections This event features a panel discussion on political communication and the 2008 presidential election. Topics to be covered include representations of race and gender in election coverage, the role of conventions, and the impact of blogs and other citizen communication efforts. This event is co-sponsored by the English and Political Science Departments. This event features four Albright professors: Kate Lehman (to cover race and gender), Margaret Rakus (to cover conventions), Jon Bekken (to cover blogs and related communications) and Irene Langran (to moderate). 4 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge Fireside
Wednesday, October 29
Ellen S. Hurwitz Lecture with Jonathan Montaldo,
“Uncaging Our Locked-up Minds, Opening Our Closed-eared Hearts: Thomas Merton’s Enduring Legacy for Contemplative Living” Jonathan Montaldo (b. 1945) received a bachelor’s degree in English from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree in theology and literature from the Institute of the Liberal Arts at Emory University. His thesis was titled, “Toward the Only Real City in America: Paradise & Utopia in the Autobiography of Thomas Merton.” Montaldo is the editor of Entering the Silence, the Merton Journals, Volume 2 (1996); The Intimate Merton: His Life from His Journals (1999) (translated into 10 languages); Dialogues with Silence: Thomas Merton's Prayers & Drawings (2001); Merton & Hesychasm: The Prayer of the Heart (2003); A Year with Thomas Merton (2005); Lent & Easter Wisdom from Thomas Merton (2007); Thomas Merton: In My Own Words (2007); Choosing to Love the World: Thomas Merton on Contemplation (2008); and the eight-volume series for small group dialogue, Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton (2007-2008). He was the director of the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky., the official archives of Merton’s legacy, from 1998-2001. He served as president of the International Thomas Merton Society for the term 2001-2003. He is the co-general editor of the Fons Vitae Thomas Merton Series, a multi-volume compendium of Merton’s writing on world religions. Montaldo currently serves as director of Bethany Spring, the Merton Institute Retreat Center located one mile from the Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist, Ky. and also serves as associate director of the Merton Institute for Contemplative Living in Louisville, Ky. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Thursday, October 30
Alex Rosenberg Gallery Talk This is a unique opportunity for students to hear and interact with an art dealer, collector, and true patron of the arts. Dr. Rosenberg is one of the primary forces behind the outstanding collection of modernist prints here at Albright College. He has worked directly with some of the masters of modernist prints, from Romare Bearden to Salvador Dali. His donations of works by masters such as Robert Indiana, Henry Moore, and Robert Rauschenberg have helped to place Albright College in the cultural forefront of liberal arts institutions in this country. 5 p.m., Freedman Gallery top of page
NOVEMBER 2008
November 3
Iron Jawed Angels: The Story of the Women’s Suffrage Movement This film portrays the story of two activists who put their own lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. Mary Jane Androne, Ph.D., professor of English, will provide introductory remarks and lead a Q&A at the end of the film. 6 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
November 6
Looking at the Johnstown Flood The 1889 Johnstown, Pa., flood was the Katrina disaster of its age. Johnstown was literally swept off the map when a badly maintained dam belonging to a wealthy hunting and fishing club suddenly sent millions of gallons of water toward the working class town and left 2,200 dead. This lecture considers how the media pictured the Johnstown flood in words and images. 4 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
November 6
A Screening of Meditate and Destroy
This is the story of Dharma Punx founder Noah Levine and his spiritual journey from punk, addict, thief and hoodlum to Buddhist teacher and spiritual revolutionary. It is an inspiring story of how one can turn their life around through spirituality. It is also for those among us who feel as though we are outside the mainstream and don’t fit in with “normal” society.
7 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
November 12
Blame It on Fidel
This critically acclaimed film by Julie Gavras captures the coming of age moment when children realize the contradictions of adulthood and have to make their own choices. (In French with English subtitles). The film will be followed by a discussion led by the Albright French professors.
7:30 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
November 14
Native American History Month Event
Wesley Dunn from the Museum of Indian Culture will present a lecture and display of Native American artifacts. His lecture, accompanied by a hands-on Native American artifact and cultural display, will provide a unique visual experience.
4 p.m., Campus Center South Lounge
Saturday, November 15
Broadway Shows, New York City This is a trip to New York City for the day with tickets to see a Broadway show - either Gyspy or Boeing Boeing. There is also time to explore New York City before and after the show. 8 a.m., bus departs from Albright
November 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22
Love’s Labor’s Lost Domino Players Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s witty comedy about education and love. The Domino Players are the resident theatre ensemble at Albright College. They produce four productions annually in the Wachovia Theatre. The Domino Players have received regional and national acclaim for their work through the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. November 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 8 p.m.; November 16, 2:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre
Tuesday, November 18
Mike Kuchar: Films & Videos A program that includes recently preserved 8mm prints of classic Underground films created by Mike Kuchar and his twin brother, George from the 1960s, along with experimental videos made by the artist within the past year. Mike and George Kuchar are legendary (you are invited to Google them) experimental film and video artists, both of whom have shown at Albright in past years. Mike, who will be here, will present and discuss some of the early works of 60's New York Underground created by the Kuchar twins along with his own most recent video narratives and lyrics. 7:30 p.m., CFA 235 (Klein Lecture Hall)
November 20
Colonial Paris between the Two World Wars Jennifer Boittin, Ph.D., assistant professor of French, francophone studies and history at Penn State, will give a talk on cultural, political and artistic developments in Paris in the 1920s and 1030s. She will explore how these developments were influenced by colonial discourses engaged in constructing the notion of “otherness” and attempts by the so-called “others” to reject or subvert these discourses. This lecture serves as one of the pre-trip events planned for the students participating in the 2009 interim program in Paris led by Drs. John and Kalouche.
4:30 p.m., Science Hall room 221
Saturday, November 22
Instrumental Ensembles Concert Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble 3 p.m., Memorial Chapel
Sunday, November 23
Chamber Ensembles Concert String Chamber Orchestra and more 3 p.m., Memorial Chapel top of page
DECEMBER 2008 December 1
Reading the Railroad Accident: Technological Disasters The 19th century brought many new technological inventions, particularly the steam locomotive. This profoundly shaped both the physical and social landscape when doing its job, but also when it malfunctioned by jumping the track. This lecture proposes how one might read depictions and reactions to these terrible accidents ad markers of societal attitudes.
4 p.m., Klein Lecture Hall
Saturday, December 6
Holiday Choral Concert Concert Choir, Women's Chorale, Chamber Choir, Albright Angels, Mane Men 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel
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JANUARY 2009 top of page
FEBRUARY 2009 February 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28
The Threepenny Opera Domino Players Theatre Company presents the infamous 1920's musical about Mack the Knife, The Threepenny Opera, by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill. The Domino Players are the resident theatre ensemble at Albright College. They produce four productions annually in the Wachovia Theatre. The Domino Players have received regional and national acclaim for their work through the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The live performance of this classic musical work provides many opportunities for cultural discussion both in and out of the classroom. February 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 8 p.m.; February 22, 2:30 p.m., Wachovia Theatre top of page
MARCH 2009 Friday, March 6
Music Department Faculty Recital
7:30 p.m., Roop Hall Saturday, March 28
“American Landscape” Choral Concert Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Choir, Albright Angels, Mane Men 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel top of page
APRIL 2009
Saturday, April 25
Chamber Ensembles Concert String Chamber Orchestra and more 3 p.m., Roop Hall top of page
MAY 2009 Saturday, May 2
Instrumental Ensembles Concert Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble
3 p.m., Memorial Chapel Saturday, May 9
Student Vocalists Recital
3 p.m., Roop Hall Saturday, May 16
Spring Choral Concert Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Choir, Albright Angels, Mane Men 7:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel top of page
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