Events by Day

Sunday, February 10

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Sunday, February 10, 7 p.m., Jesse Hall Auditorium
This performance, sponsored by the College of Arts and Science, concludes the yearlong centennial celebration of the college. It is open to the public, and tickets are available through the We Always Swing Jazz Series, www.wealwaysswing.org. (Concert Series tickets for the performance are sold out.)

Monday, February 11

Scholarship and Chalk Awards Reception
Reception for College and department scholarship recipients and Blue, Green and Purple Chalk awardees.
3:30 - 5:00 pm | Stotler Lounge (Memorial Union)

Chalk Awards: First awarded in 1974, the Purple Chalk Award recognizes one or more faculty members for teaching excellence. The Blue Chalk Award began in 1986 to honor one or more faculty or professional advisers. The Green Chalk Award, started in 1987, recognizes teaching assistants whose work in the classroom has benefited undergraduate education.

Purple Chalk Teaching Award Winners 2008 are Assistant Professor Frances Dickey, English; Master Sergeant Keith Glindemann, military science; Assistant Teaching Professor William Horner, political science; and Adjunct Instructor Megan McKinstry, German and Russian studies.

Blue Chalk Advising Award Winners 2008 are Research Specialist Devin W. Lammy, family and community medicine; and Assistant Teaching Professor Nicole Monnier, German and Russian studies.

Green Chalk Teaching Award Winners 2008 are Kathy Denker, communication; and Bob Hartzell, art.

Tuesday, February 12

Talent Show
7:00 pm | Jesse Wrench Auditorium (Memorial Union)

Students will compete for spots in the talent show through auditions on Thursday, February 7 at 7-9 p.m. in Jesse Wrench Auditorium. The top three winners will receive scholarships from the A&S Student Council. The public is invited to attend the performance. There is no charge, and tickets are not required. For information, please contact Nicole Niewald, President, Arts and Science Student Council.

Wednesday, February 13

Arts and Science Etiquette Evening
5:30 pm | Reynolds Alumni Center

The Career Center sponsors a dinner and presentation on polite social behavior, with Amanda Nell presiding. Included is a what-not-to-wear session on choosing clothing for job interviews; live models will demonstrate proper clothing choices. Nell also will give tips on making small talk in social settings and conduct the session on proper etiquette in a formal dining setting. Students pay $15 for the evening, which includes a gourmet meal. For information, please contact Nicole Niewald, President, Arts and Science Student Council.

Thursday, February 14

Arts and Science Academic Fair: Graduate School Exhibition
10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Stotler Lounge (Memorial Union)

Representatives of MU’s graduate programs display information about their units to undergraduate students who are considering pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. Pre-professional organizations, such as medicine and law, attend as well. For information, please contact Nicole Niewald, President, Arts and Science Student Council.

Friday, February 15

Arts & Science Staff Network Bowling Tournament
12:00 - 2:00 pm | Town and Country Lanes
For information, see the Network Web site.

Arts & Science Banquet
6:00 pm | Reynolds Alumni Center
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests will gather for dinner and an awards ceremony to honor Purple, Blue and Green Chalk Award winners and recipients of Distinguished Alumni Awards. The alumni honorees, representing geological sciences, chemistry, communication and theatre, are from New York, Midland, Texas, and San Jose, Calif. For information, contact Carla Schlink (573-882-4421, schlinkc@missouri.edu).

Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Martha George (BS '76 Geology)
Tarek Mansour (PhD '82 Chemistry)
Michael Mulvihill (BA '94 Communication)
Ethel Pitts Walker (PhD '75 Theatre)

Brief biographies >>

Saturday, February 16

Arts and Science Service Event
time and place to be announced

Students will prepare food in the morning, then deliver lunches to residents of 10 households that are registered with the Meals on Wheels program. For information, please contact Nicole Niewald, President, Arts and Science Student Council.

Note: Many Arts and Science departments will sponsor special programs and speakers throughout the week.