Many students have begun the countdown until the end of the semester (50 including weekends) but there are plenty of opportunities in the upcoming weeks to keep busy.
Earth Jam 2011
Hosted by DEAL
When: March 25, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Helmick Commons
Free music festival promoting awareness of environmental issues featuring five live bands. The Student Activities Board will be there with supplies to make potted plants.
“Let Freedom Leak”
Sponsored by Hawley Lectureship Foundation, Honors Program, Honors Student Council
When: March 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Sheslow Auditorium
Rock critic, author and Emerson College journalist-in-residence Tim Riley will discuss free speech and the conflicts and consequences of war.
“Standing On My Knees”
A Drake Theatre Production
Student Director: Ben Raanan
When: March 24 & 26, 8 p.m. and March 27, 2 p.m.
Where: Studio 55
This play by John Olive centers around Catherine, a schizophrenic trying to attain normalcy. She’s joined by her friends and new love interest.
“Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You”
A Drake Theatre Production
Student Director: Moira Nash
When: March 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Studio 55
This biting comedy by Christopher Durang features a nun explaining the basics of Catholicism, but the audiences learns of the trauma resulting from Sister Mary’s unchanging dogma.
Downtown Networking
Hosted by Student Alumni Association
When: March 31, 5 -7 p.m.
Where: Meredith Corp. downtown campus, bussing from Olmsted. Evening includes music, food and the chance for SAA members to meet and network with some of Des Moines’ leading professionals from a variety of fields.
BFA Exhibitions
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Exhibitions
When: Opens April 8, 5 p.m.
Where: Anderson and Weeks Galleries
Opening reception for “Resonance.” The Weeks Gallery is also hosting a BFA exhibition, something unique for this space. “Prose,” by Rachel Crown also opens April 8.
