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In conjunction with Spring Faculty Convocation 2008, the University Libraries with the support of the Friends of Libraries are celebrating faculty
scholarship, showcasing the excellent books, articles, CDs, films, art and other works produced by University of Memphis faculty. The public is cordially invited to
attend all of the events of the week. Parking is available in the Fogelman Center garage, 340 Innovation Drive, and in the Zach Curlin garage, 505 Zach Curlin Street.
All are free events open to the public unless noted.
Events Calendar
April 16 - Wednesday
McWherter Library Room 226
12:30 pm – Dr. Robert Marchini will discuss The Magic of Physics
April 16-22 - Wednesday-Tuesday
McWherter Library Rotunda
Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers. - a film featuring University of Memphis researchers and their impact upon society
April 16-22 - Wednesday-Tuesday
McWherter Library Rotunda
Displays of scholarly and creative work of University faculty
April 17 - Thursday
Fogelman Executive Conference Center
6:30 pm – Dr. Craig Leake’s award-winning documentary, The Chemo Ate My Homework
April 18 & 20 - Friday & Sunday
Harris Concert Hall, 3775 Central Ave.
Friday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm – Mozart, The Magic Flute.
$10 General Admission; $7 Non-U of M Students and Seniors; Free to U of M Students, faculty and staff with ID
April 21 - Monday
McWherter Library Room 225
Noon - Dr. Albert A. Okunade’s inaugural address as First Tennessee
Professor of Economics, The Production of Obesity Epidemics in the U.S.: New Evidence of Economic and Social Burdens, and Public Policy Implications
April 22 - Tuesday
Clement Hall Room 317
3:00 pm – Dr. Miguel de Beistegui, the University of Warwick (UK), will discuss The Erosion of Democracy.
April 23 - Wednesday
McWherter Library Room 225
Noon - Dr. Lily Afshar, The Musical Life of an International Concert Artist in Iran, film, discussion and performance
April 23 - Wednesday
Rose Theatre
1:45 pm – Faculty processional
2:00 p.m. – Spring Convocation and awards presentation
3:00 p.m. – Reception and display featuring scholarly and creative work of University faculty in Rose Theatre Lobby
For more information about Convocation events, visit:
academics.memphis.edu/provost/convocation-2008.html
For further information:
Tom Mendina
Assistant to the Dean, University Libraries
901.678.4310
tmendina@memphis.edu
Dr. Sylverna V. Ford
Dean, University Libraries
901.678.2201
sford@memphis.edu
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