Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will host Lenny Kaye, acclaimed guitarist for the Patti Smith Group, on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium Lobby. “An Evening with Lenny Kaye” is free and tickets are not required. There will be a free question and answer session with Kaye on the same day as the performance at 12 noon, also in the Weis Center Atrium Lobby.
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2017
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo will bring their unique kid-friendly hip-hop to the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The performance is free and tickets are not required.
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Thursday, September 14th, 2017
Joel S. Wit '76, senior fellow at the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins SAIS, will give a lecture titled "Crisis in North Korea: Where Do We Go From Here?" on Monday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gallery Theater, Elaine Langone Center, Room 301.
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Tags: International Relations, political science
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Friday, September 8th, 2017
Comic storyteller and LGBTQ activist Peterson Toscano will discuss global warming in a fresh new way during a free presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Forum Room 272 of the Elaine Langone Center.
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Monday, September 25th, 2017
The 31st Annual Black Experiences Lecture will be given by Karyn Lacy, associate professor of sociology at the University of Michigan, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in the LC Forum. Her talked is titled titled "Growing Up Around Blacks: Strategic Assimilation in Middle-Class Suburbia."
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Monday, September 25th, 2017
Thomas Williams '80, chairman and chief executive officer of Parker Hannifin Corp., will participate in the Walling Speaker Series on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in Trout Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Thursday, September 14th, 2017
The Bucknell Piano Series presents Brazilian pianist and Steinway Artist Dr. Caio Pagano performing works by Chopin, Liszt, Brahms and Bach/Siloti on Friday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Rooke Recital Hall.
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Friday, September 29th, 2017
The Samek Art Museum at Bucknell University will host "Art in Bars" at the Pine Barn Inn in Danville, pairing artisanal beer from Covered Bridge Brewhaus with artworks from the Samek Art Museum’s collection on Tuesday, Oct. 3 beginning at 7 p.m. It is a ticketed event--$10 advance purchase or $15 at the door. To reserve a spot please contact Chris Hill at 570-275-2071, ext. 521, or chill@shanercorp.com. Tickets will also be available at the door. Admission includes a tasting flight of beers and lite fare.
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Wednesday, September 20th, 2017
Anna & Elizabeth will be performing Americana mountain music with performances featuring the Bucknell Choir on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Theater. There will also be a free lecture and demonstration with the artists on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium Lobby.
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Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
Alonzo King LINES Ballet will bring contemporary ballet to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be purchased online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling 570-577-1000. Tickets are also available in person from several locations including the Weis Center lobby (weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and the CAP Center Box Office, located on the ground floor of the Elaine Langone Center (weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017
The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will host the "Martin Guitar Gathering: A Celebration of the Legacy of C.F. Martin Guitars in American Roots Music" on Saturday, Oct. 14. As part of its 30th anniversary season, the Weis Center will devote an entire day to the legacy, tradition and craftsmanship of Martin Guitars, with activities throughout the day.
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Thursday, September 14th, 2017
Bucknell’s Department of Mathematics will celebrate the connection between the Italian mathematician and the University with “Fibonacci at Bucknell,” during a one-day conference scheduled for Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the Elaine Langone Center.
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Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
The second annual SToPP 5k Walk/Run for sexual assault awareness will take place on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m at the MacDonald Commons Patio.
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Monday, October 9th, 2017
The Griot Institute for Africana Studies, in partnership with Bucknell Library and Information Technology, will again host the Dancing Mind Challenge, inspired by Toni Morrison's essay "The Dancing Mind," in Bertrand Library on Saturday, Oct. 21. The essay advocates for disconnecting from the sometimes overwhelming electronic influences in our modern lives and this event will ask participants to commit to “unplug” for four or eight consecutive hours.
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
Tom Kurfess, professor and HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control at Georgia Tech, will present "Big Data, Cyber Security, and Privacy: Can we have all three?" on Monday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Professor Kurfess will be speaking about his observations as both an engineer and a public policy advisor.
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2017
The Bucknell Student Government Community Committee's second annual "Kick or Treat" event will take place at halftime of the Bucknell men's soccer game on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. against Boston University. At halftime, children and families who came dressed up in costume will parade around Emmitt Varsity Soccer Field where there will be Halloween-themed games, snacks, picture opportunities and more.
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Friday, October 27th, 2017
The Department of Art and Art History at Bucknell will host its annual Art Barn Festival & Open House at the university's Art Barn facility on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. The free, public event will feature live music, refreshments, and student work from painting, photography, graphic design, sculpture, printmaking and art history.
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Friday, October 27th, 2017
In a unique contemporary cirque event that combines ballet and juggling, Gandini Juggling will present 4 x 4 Ephemeral Architectures on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. There will be a free pre-performance talk the same day as the performance at 1 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium Lobby. Tickets may be purchased online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling 570-577-1000. Tickets are also available in person from several campus locations.
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Monday, October 30th, 2017
The Boston-based Grammy-nominated string orchestra A Far Cry will present a new evening-length work called "The Blue Hour" on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be purchased online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling 570-577-1000. Tickets are also available in-person from several campus locations.
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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
Bucknell University will host the 12th annual Susquehanna River Symposium, "The Spirit of Two Great Rivers: The Susquehanna and Delaware," on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, in the Elaine Langone Center. All symposium events are free and open to the public. The two-day symposium includes a poster presentation session and keynote address on Nov. 10, and plenary talks, break-out sessions, oral presentations, and exhibits on Nov. 11.
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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
The Bucknell Concert Committee presents hip-hop trio recording sensation Migos with dance music special guest Cheat Codes on Saturday, Nov. 11, in Bucknell University’s Sojka Pavilion. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8. Tickets are $30 for Bucknell students and $40 for all others and may be purchased through the Bucknell Box Office at bucknell.edu/boxoffice or 570-577-1000.
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Monday, October 30th, 2017
The Shanghai Quartet with Qing Jiang, piano will perform Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be purchased online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice or by calling 570-577-1000. They are also available in-person from several campus locations.
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
The future of hip-hop music will be discussed by several emerging artists on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium Lobby. The free event will include a panel discussion with four emerging hip-hop artists who are carving out careers for themselves.
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Wednesday, November 8th, 2017
On Wednesday, Nov. 15, noted novelist/journalist Ece Temelkuran will talk about Turkey as the first experimental ground for a global political phenomena; rising populism. The event will take place in the Gallery Theatre in the Elaine Langone Center at 7 p.m.
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Thursday, January 18th, 2018
Bucknell alumnus William Wood '72, ambassador to Afghanistan (2007-09) and Columbia (2003-07), will share his insights on "What Is the Role of Diplomacy in the International Relationships Today?" on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone Center. The free, public event is sponsored by the Bucknell Institute for Public Policy, the Career Development Center and Development & Alumni Relations.
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