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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2003
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Birmingham-Southern College has announced
its schedule of major events for fall 2003. Sports schedules for
men's and women's soccer, men's and women's
basketball, rifle, and volleyball can be viewed by clicking on
the athletics link at www.bsc.edu.
The college's fall events include:
August 23
Move-in Day. New students arrive on campus. 226-4729.
August 24
Opening of Residence Halls. Returning students arrive
on campus.
226-4729.
August 27
First Day of Fall Term classes. 226-4697.
August 28 |
Opening of School Convocation,
featuring Dr. T. Howard
Jones as keynote speaker, Munger Hall Auditorium, 10:45 a.m. Jones
is a BSC graduate and current president of the American Dental
Association. 226-4650.
September 4
Provost's Forum, featuring
a musical performance by the Chagall Trio. The trio is comprised
of BSC Joseph Hugh Thomas
Professor of Music and pianist Dr. Lester Seigel, violinist Michael
Korn, and BSC Adjunct Professor and cellist Craig Hultgren, Hill
Music Building/Recital Hall, 11 a.m.
226-4950.
September 12-26
Village Painters Art
Exhibition, a group exhibition
from one of the oldest art organizations in Alabama, featuring
a range of abstract and other watercolor techniques, Durbin Gallery,
Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center/Azar Art Studios. A reception
will be held on opening day from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibit hours are
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. 226-4928.
September 18
Provost's Forum, featuring a music lecture “The
Anatomy of a Successful Public Performance” by BSC Artist-in-Residence
and pianist William DeVan, Hill Music Building/Recital Hall, 11
a.m. 226-4950.
September 20
“ Planets Near and Far” General
Show, Robert R. Meyer Planetarium,
2 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults; $1 for children age 12 and under.
226-4771.
September 27
Preview Day for Prospective
Students, campus. 226-4696.
September 28
William DeVan Faculty Recital, featuring a piano
performance by the BSC artist-in-residence, Hill Music Building/Recital
Hall, 2:30 p.m. 226-4950.
October 4
Family Day, an annual event to give parents the opportunity
to spend time with their students and meet their professors. Activities
will include a breakfast with President Dr. Neal R. Berte, faculty
and staff presentations, and faculty office visitation. Also, several
campus organizations will hold open houses. 226-4921.
October 5
Mildred Allen Faculty Recital, featuring a voice performance
by the BSC music professor, Hill Music Building/Recital Hall, 2:30
p.m. 226-4950.
October 9
Eco Fest V, featuring foods,
organic wines, and auction items to benefit the college's
Southern Environmental Center, WorkPlay, 6 to 9 p.m. WorkPlay
is a former Southside warehouse
transformed into a multimedia complex at 5th Ave. S. and 23rd St.
226-4934.
October 9-29
Brad Morton Sculpture Art
Exhibition, featuring indoor/outdoor
cast iron and bronze work by the local sculptor, Durbin Gallery,
Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center/Azar Art Studios. A reception
will be held on opening day from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibit hours are
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. 226-4928.
October 11
Preview Day for Prospective
Students, campus. 226-4696.
October 13-16
BSC Observance of National
Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, campus. 226-4703.
October 14
Goliard Ensemble/Birmingham
Art Music Alliance Concert. The Goliard Ensemble, featuring some
of New York's most talented
musicians, will pair with the music alliance as part of its 11th
Annual Southeastern Music Festival Tour, Hill Music Building/Recital
Hall, 11 a.m. A second performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. at
the same location. General admission tickets are $6 to the evening
concert. 226-4950.
October 26
Jacqueline Leary-Warsaw Faculty
Recital, featuring
a voice performance by the BSC music professor, Hill Music Building/Recital
Hall, 2:30 p.m.
226-4950.
November 4-9
A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatrical Production,
Birmingham-Southern Theatre/Mainstage, William Shakespeare's
tale of four young lovers whose affections are twisted so that
everyone is pursuing someone who is not in love with them. Showing
Nov. 4-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Fine Arts Society
reservations begin Oct. 14 at the BSC Theatre Box Office; general
public reservations are $10 and begin Oct. 21. Box Office hours
are Monday through Friday from 1-4:45 p.m. 226-4780.
November 6
Provost's Forum, featuring
a musical performance by the BSC Concert Choir, conducted by
Joseph Hugh Thomas Professor
of Music Dr. Lester Seigel, Hill Music Building/Recital Hall, 11
a.m. 226-4950.
November 7-27
Bethanne and Darius Hill
Art Exhibition, Durbin
Gallery, Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center/Azar Art Studios,
featuring a wide variety of paintings and drawings by the local
and regional artists. Bethanne Hill is a 1989 BSC graduate. Darius
Hill graduated from the Atlanta College of Arts and is chairman
of the Visual Arts Department at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.
A reception will be held on opening day from 6 to 8 p.m. Exhibit
hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.
226-4928.
November 9
Preview Day for Prospective
Students, campus. 226-4696.
November 11
Black & Gold Day. Named for the college's
colors, the annual preview event gives high school seniors a sampling
of campus life, which includes academic program information, a
tour of campus, and a complimentary lunch. Students also will have
an opportunity to attend class, listen to student panels, and learn
about scholarships and financial aid. Call 226-4696 to register
to attend.
November 15
Miss BSC Pageant, BSC Theatre/Mainstage,
7 p.m. General admission tickets are $5. 226-4729. November
20
An Evening of International Music, BSC student performances
in celebration of International Education Week which is sponsored
by the U.S. Department of Education, Hill Music Building/Recital
Hall, 6:30 p.m.
226-4950.
November 21
Black & Gold Friday. Named for the college's
colors, the annual preview event gives high school seniors a sampling
of campus life, which includes academic program information, a
tour of campus, and a complimentary lunch. Students also will have
an opportunity to attend class, listen to student panels, and learn
about scholarships and financial aid. Call 226-4696 to register
to attend.
December 5 & 7
67th Annual Service
of Lessons and Carols, featuring BSC choirs, Canterbury United
Methodist Church in Mountain
Brook, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. 226-4952.
January 11-30
Southeastern Regional High
School Artists Competition and Exhibition, Durbin Gallery,
Doris Wainwright Kennedy Art Center/Azar Art Studios. The awards
presentation will be held opening day at
2:30 p.m. in the Norton Campus Center Theatre. A reception immediately
will follow. The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
226-4928.
January 20-29
Myths & Hymns Theatrical Production, BSC Theatre
One. A modern day song cycle that illuminates feelings with which
we all must cope in our journey through life. Jan. 20, 22, 24,
27, & 29 at 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Society reservations begin
Jan. 2 at the BSC Theatre Box Office; general public reservations
are $10 and begin Jan. 6. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday
from 1-4:45 p.m. 226-4780.
January 21-30
Phaedra Theatrical Production,
BSC Theatre One. A tale about the legendary Queen of Athens whose
forbidden love
ends tragically. Showing Jan. 21, 23, 28, & 30 at 7:30 p.m.
and Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Fine Arts Society reservations begin Jan.
2 at the BSC Theatre Box Office; general public reservations are
$10 and begin Jan. 6. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday
from 1-4:45 p.m. 226-4780.
*Please refer to the listed phone numbers should you need more
information on the events.
Admission is free to all events unless otherwise noted.
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