UWFox offers a wide range of lectures and fine arts programs to the campus and its community members. Many are free to UWFox students or at a reduced admission. Please check the Events Calendar for schedule and fees information.
- Aaron Bohrod Gallery Exhibits
- Musical Performances
- CAB Noon Performances
- UWFox Theatre Performances
- Scholars Series
- Fox Cities Book Festival
Musical Performances
Fox Valley Concert Band
Friday, May 9, 7:30 pm
UWFox Theatre, Admission: Free
UWFox Jazz Ensemble and UWFox Chorale
Sunday, May 11, 7:30 pm,
UWFox Theatre, Admission: Free
CAB (Campus Activities Board) Events
For more information about CAB contact Jeff Kuepper at jeff.kuepper@uwc.edu
Henry Golde “Reflections of a Holocaust Survivor”
Was it luck, fate or maybe a small miracle that Henry survived five years of imprisonment in ten Nazi concentration camps? Henry Golde will share his moving story of survival, hate and love as he experienced it first-hand as a Jew in WWII Europe.
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 @ Noon
Where: Room 1229, UWFox
Jean Feraca
Jean will be discussing her new book “I Hear Voices”
Jean Feraca is a 25-year veteran of public talk radio in the United States. She brings to her work the unique sensibility of a poet/humanist/journalist, combined with a lively personal style and a sense of adventure, discovery, and delight perfectly suited to creating global on-air community. Feraca is Wisconsin Public Radio's Distinguished Senior Broadcaster and has been host and co-producer of the Ideas Network's award-winning call-in news and cultural affairs program, Conversations with Jean Feraca, from 1990 to 2003.
When: Friday, April 18, 2008 @ Noon
Where: Emeritus Room, UWFox
For more information about Jean Feraca visit http://www.wpr.org/hereonearth/bio.cfm
Charles Baxter, author and Dean Bakopoulos, author and Executive Director of the Wisconsin Humanities Council
Best known for his award winning fiction novel “The Feast of Love,” Baxter has written novels, short stories, and essays. In addition to ”The Feast of Love,” which was nominated for a National Book Award, Baxter has written “Saul and Patsy,” “Believers,” and “Burning Down the House.” He is a recipient of the Award for Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and is an instructor at the University of Minnesota.
When: Friday, April 18, 2008 @ 2:30pm
Where: UWFox Student Union
For more information about Charles Baxter visit http://www.charlesbaxter.com/
For more information about Dean Bakopoulos visit http://www.deanbakopoulos.com/
Marcia Bjornerud, Professor of Geology at Lawrence University
Reading and Discussion of her book “Reading Rocks”
When: Saturday, April 19, 2008 @ 3:00pm
Where: Weis Museum
John J. Magnuson, Professor of Zoology and Limnolgy
"Wisconsin Waters in a Changing Climate"
Magnuson is an Emeritus Professor of Zoology and Limnology, and past Director of the Center for Limnology as well as Principal Investigator of the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research Program, all at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has served in various capacities on many local, state, national and international commissions, committees and panels dealing with freshwater and marine systems. Over his career he has authored more than 350 publications and 6 books. In 2000 John received the “Award of Excellence” from the American Fisheries Society, and in 2002 he received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography. His current research interests are in long-term regional ecology, aquatic ecology & climate change and variability, biodiversity and invasions, and fish and fisheries ecology. He will speak about changes occurring in Midwest waters that are already affecting us and how the changes will continue with greater intensity.
When: Monday, April 21, 2008 @ Noon
Where: UWFox Theater
Naturally 7
Naturally Seven, one of the most brilliant vocal groups to enter the national music scene in 15 years. They have played countless clubs, festivals and gatherings, including Madison Square Garden, The Bitter End, The Bottom Line, and Westbury Music Fair. Their sound is urbanized, funky and present; spotlighting what has been called “gorgeous textures, brilliant arranging, and inspired, soulful delivery.” Welles Goodrich of National Public Radio describes it as “exquisite harmony created amidst the resonant balance of seven grand singers.”
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 @ Noon
Where: UWFox Student Union
For more information about Naturally 7 visit http://www.auburnmoonagency.com/music/naturallyseven.html
Ballet Folklorico Mexico
Gorgeous costumes. Exceptional dances. Delighted audiences. Those are the calling cards of this outstanding dance company, now in its 32nd year. Recognized throughout the U.S. and Mexico as one of the most exciting groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico, Ballet Folklorico transcends barriers of language and cultural influences, bringing new, enriching perspectives.
When: Monday, May 5, 2008 @ Noon
Where: UWFox Theatre
For more information visit http://www.class-act.com/acts/BalletFolkloricoMexico/index.asp
Scholars Series
All Scholar Series events start at 12:00 - noon in the UWFox Theatre. They are free of charge and open to all who desire to learn. Topics of lecture and dates are listed below.
Wisconsin Waters in a Changing Climate
Monday, April 21, 2008
Speaker: John J. Magnuson
John J. Magnuson is an Emeritus Professor of Zoology and Limnology, and past Director of the Center for Limnology as well as Principal Investigator of the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research Program, all at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has served in various capacities on many local, state, national and international commissions, committees and panels dealing with freshwater and marine systems. Over his career he has authored more than 350 publications and 6 books. In 2000 John received the “Award of Excellence” from the American Fisheries Society, and in 2002 he received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography. His current research interests are in long-term regional ecology, aquatic ecology & climate change and variability, biodiversity and invasions, and fish and fisheries ecology.
Wisconsin Waters in a Changing Climate
Climate change is more than warming. While global in its extent, climate change is realized locally in conditions and impact. Today we will talk about the changes occurring in waters in the Midwest that are already affecting us will continue to do so an greater intensities. Lake ice has become a miner's canary providing a strong local and global indication of change. Impacts of climatic change on fishes will be felt by society and will be apparent in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems. The hydrologic cycle is already changing and will continue to do so with a wide range of impacts on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Monday May 5, 2008
Cinco de Maya Celebration
Speaker: Ballet Folklorico
Enjoy one of the most fascinating shows presenting spectacular dances performed on stage. Founded in 1972, the Ballet Folklorico Mexico has been recognized as one of the most exciting groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico.
Gorgeous costumes… Exceptional dances… Delighted audiences… Those are the calling cards of this outstanding dance company, now in its 32nd year. Recognized throughout the U.S. and Mexico as one of the most exciting groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico, Ballet Folklorico transcends barriers of language and cultural influences, bringing new, enriching perspectives.
Cinco de Maya Celebration
The company introduces audiences to fascinating folklore and magnificent ceremonial rituals from regions of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, including traditions of the Aztecas, Michoacan and many others. And it does so in lavish, flamboyant costumes, some with colorful flowing dresses and others that features headdresses of pheasant tails that reach more than six feet in length. Whether watching a never-seen-before ritual dance or the famous Mexican Hat Dance, audiences will get a real dance treat with Ballet Folklorico.