OctNov
1523

Which came first; the story or the illustration? When you think about the illustrated stories that you’ve read, whether they have been in the form of a graphic novel, a picture book, or comic strip–you might ask yourself this question.

In an exploration of the collaborative process between an illustrator and author, Plymouth State University presents Illustrating VanderMeer: a glimpse into the collaborative works of Author, Jeff VanderMeer and Illustrator, Eric Schaller, October 15 – November 23 at Lamson Library.

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Nov
16
9:00 am

Campus Wide

PSU’s 2009 International Week will showcase and highlight the wide variety of internationally-oriented programming, activities, departments and student organizations that are involved in internationalization efforts on campus and abroad.

Activities and events begin Mon Nov 16 and conclude Sat Nov 21.

Some events are open to the public; others open to the campus community.

For more information, please contact Jane Barry


NovNov
1721

Campus Wide

11/16 MONDAY:
Black Bear Moon Drummers, Prospect Hall 11:30-1:30pm
International Lunch Buffet, Prospect Hall 11:30-2:00pm
PSU Flags for Peace: Speak out for peace and make your own flag! HUB Pawsway 11:00-1:00pm

11/17 TUESDAY:
Thai Lunch Buffet, HUB Snack Bar 11:30-1:30
USDS Passport Processing, FPL 10:00-2:00pm — checks and money orders only, sorry NO cash!
Student Org Tabletop Exhibit and Contest, FPL 11:00-1:00pm
PSU Flags for Peace, HUB Pawsway 11:00-1:00pm
Sidore Lecture Series: UN and Human Rights, Silver Ctr 7pm 535.ARTS (free)

11/18 WED:
Brown Bag Lunch: AUSTRIA with Dan Brevik, Jen Fijal, 12noon HUB Student Senate Room
PSUniversiTEA: bring your mug, share some tea and conversation! HUB Tower Room 3pm
“Invisible Children” movie, discussion panel, Heritage Commons 6-8pm, and 8-10pm. Sponsored by EGAW
Intl Film: FRIDA, D+M 215 9:00pm

11/19 THURSDAY:
Brown Bag Lunch: SPAIN with Sarah Ward, Danielle Dion, 12noon, Frost Commons
International Food and Music Festival with University Chorale, Chamber Singers, PSU “celebrity” drumming circle, Vocal Order and Mixed Emotion, food, exhibits, HUB MPR 4:30-6pm
PSU Theater Dept presents “Rhinoceros”, Silver Ctr 8pm, 535.ARTS

11/20 FRIDAY:
Thai cooking class, Prospect Hall 12:00-1pm, sign up ahead!
Jason Connell presents “Changing the World 101″, an inspirational guide to changing our world through volunteerism, Boyd 144, 7:00pm
“Rhinoceros”, Silver Ctr, 8pm

11/21 SATURDAY:
Breakout sessions “Changing the World 101, various campus locations
“Rhinoceros”, Silver Ctr, 2pm, 8pm

ALL WEEK:
Dept of Language and Linguistics classes open to visitors all week, schedule posted in Hyde Hall, 2nd floor
Sodexo guest chef from Thailand, Prasit Sutipremanun


Nov
23
6:00 pm

Location: Commons Cafe, Lamson Library

You will have the opportunity to meet the author and illustrator and hear VanderMeer talk about, read from, and sign his recently published books Finch and Booklife. The PSU Bookstore will make copies of both books available for sale at this event.

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Dec
4
10:30 am

Plymouth Regional Senior Center

Enjoy the display and buy a chance to win one of the fully-decorated Christmas Trees – each with their own theme.

Sponsored by PSU Operating Staff

This event is part of Plymouth’s 2009 Hometown Holiday Celebration. For additional information and a full list of events, please visit the Plymouth Rotary Club’s Web site


Dec
5
10:30 am

Plymouth Regional Senior Center

Enjoy the display and buy a chance to win one of the fully-decorated Christmas Trees – each with their own theme.

Sponsored by PSU Operating Staff

This event is part of Plymouth’s 2009 Hometown Holiday Celebration. For additional information and a full list of events, please visit the Plymouth Rotary Club’s Web site.


Dec
5
4:00 pm

On the Town Common
Kid’s decorate their own holiday cookies.

This event is part of Plymouth’s 2009 Hometown Holiday Celebration. For additional information and a full list of events, please visit the Plymouth Rotary Club’s Web site


Mar ’10
31
7:00 pm

7pm, Smith Recital Hall @ Silver Center for the Arts

During a career in poetry that spans five decades and 12 collections, Galway Kinnell has received the Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, the Frost Medal, and a MacArthur Fellowship. In the nomination for the 2003 National Book Award, the judges called Kinnell, “America’s preeminent visionary” whose work “greets each new age with rapture and abundance [and] sets him at the table with his mentors: Rilke, Whitman, Frost.”  He is currently a Chancellor of The Academy of American Poets and lives in Vermont.

All readings are free and followed by a reception and book signing.  
Visit the Silver Center Web site for more information and to order tickets.


Apr ’10
17
10:30 am

Walk a Mile is a fun 1 mile walk opportunity for people to educate society about a very serious subject and to rally the community to take action to prevent sexual violence.  The walk begins at the HUB, progresses down Main street to Emerson Street and back to High Street.  Over 250 walkers walked last year in this annual event representing Athletic teams, Greek life, community business and various departments and students organizations at PSU.


Apr ’10
20
7:00 pm

7pm, Smith Recital Hall @ Silver Center for the Arts

An accomplished poet and pianist, Oni Buchanan is the author of Spring, selected by Mark Doty for the 2007 National Poetry Series.  The book includes a Flash-animation CD of her large-scale kinetic poem, The Mandrake Vehicles which she will perform at this reading.  She holds a BA in English and music from the University of Virginia, an MFA in poetry from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and a master’s degree in piano performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. 

All readings are free and followed by a reception and book signing.  
Visit the Silver Center Web site for more information and to order tickets.



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