蘑菇传媒

Calendar of Events

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October 

October 2 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Petrick Idea Center, Fisher Forum
Pre-Concert Talk and Q&A with Dawn Avery, composer and Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate
Bring a lunch and lots of curiosity as we get the behind-the-scenes look at the production of a new work for wind band, one that will be premiered later on that same day!

October 2 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |1st Floor, Center for the Liberal Arts
Homecoming Reception, Center for the Humanities

October 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Westbrook Auditorium
WE DECLARE: America 250 Concert with the Illinois Wesleyan Symphony Orchestra, Titan Sinfonietta, and Wind Ensemble
Under the direction of Logan Campbell, these ensembles will present repertoire that highlights the history of the United States of America through music. Featuring works by Gershwin, Balmages, Dello Joio, Ticheli, Persichetti, and more, this program will also contain a world premiere of Dawn Avery's newest work, Whose Voice. This commission was designed to highlight the voices of Native American individuals in this nation and the experience of America 250. Inspired by original text written by Illinois Poet Laureate, Mark Turcotte, we are honored that they will be with us for this extraordinary performance!

October 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Mirza Theatre, McPherson Hall
Homecoming Exhibition 
Backstage & Shop Tours begin at 6:15 PM; Performance begins at 7:30 PM, Film Premieres begin at 8:30 PM (Encore Screening on Saturday at 7:30 PM)

October 3 | 9-11 a.m. | Ames School of Art and Design
Reception for Wish You Were Here Exhibition 

October 3 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 1850 Market, 蘑菇传媒 Quad
Humanities in Motion at the 1850 Market

October 3 | 10:30 a.m. | Petrick Idea Center Food Lab
Atelier du Chocolat鈥揅hocolate tasting 

October 4 - Saturday, October 10
Banned Book Week
See Ames Library for more details.

October 5 | 7 p.m. | Beckman Auditorium
Dr. Amy Erdman Farrell
Dr. Farrell is the author of, a new, award-winning history of the Girl Scouts and the adolescent girls it empowered as well as an examination of its complex relationship with feminism, race, and class. Sponsored by the History Department, The Center for the Humanities, and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

October 7 | 10-11:15 a.m. | Petrick Idea Center
"The Emerging Market for Edible Insects: Novel or Novelty Foods?" with ISU Professor of Anthropology Gina Hunter
Although most current North Americans may reject the idea of insects as food, they have been a staple in several cultures for hundreds and thousands of years. Now, many scholars and entrepreneurs see a bright future for bug bites. A rising global demand for healthy and sustainable protein has driven interest and investment in insect agriculture. Insects offer protein, vitamins and minerals, and require less resources to raise than conventional livestock. Despite much initial hype, however,  insect agriculture startups have been dropping like flies. In this talk, Gina Hunter discusses the traditional uses of insects as food and emerging issues.

October 8 | 7 p.m. | Beckman Auditorium
Horror in the Humanities Film
Nosferatu (dir. F.W. Murnau, 1922), introduced by Dr. Alyssa Culp of the History Department.

October 14 | 3-4 p.m. | State Farm Hall 102
Dialogues Across the Disciplines: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Angela Peverly, 鈥淧esticide Use and Detection in Cut Flowers鈥�

October 22 | 7 p.m. | Beckman Auditorium
The International Film Series presents Tambi茅n la lluvia (Even the Rain), directed by Ic铆ar Bolla铆n (Spain, 2010). Presented by Betty Ritchie-Birrer '47 and Ivan Birrer, Ph.D. Endowed Professor of Political Science William Munro and Visiting Assistant Professor Mariana Araujo

October 22-October 24 | Melba Laboratory Theatre at Presser Hall
 Stupid F**king Bird by Aaron Posner, sort of adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, directed by Tom Quinn

October 26-January 24
Outsiderism (Merwin Gallery)/AM Yeager: Recent Works (Wakeley)

October 29 | 4 p.m. | Beckman Auditorium
Emeritus Professor of Educational Studies Irving Epstein

October 29 | 7 p.m. | Beckman Auditorium
International Film Studies featuring an introduction by Emeritus Professor of Educational Studies Irving Epstein