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On Monday Dec. 14 Sykes will be hosting a Late Night Finals Breakfast. Breakfast will be served at 10pm in the Sykes Ballrooms.

On Wednesday, Dec. 16, join the University community at the annual tree lighting. The tree lighting will be held outdoors at Tanglewood, the home of University President Greg Weisenstein. The tradition is accompanied by music, caroling and light refreshments. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.

Starting Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 20, The Brandywine Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker at West Chester University. All performances will be held at The Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall located in the Phillips Memorial Building. For tickets or more information call 610-696-2711 or visit www.brandywineballet.com

On Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19. University Dance Company presents “E Pluribus Unum,” a collection of dances inspired by the translation of the U.S. motto: out of many, one. Includes works by current WCU dance faculty, guest artists from the Philadelphia metro area, and four selected student choreographers. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets $15 general admission; $12 students and seniors. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. 610-436-2533.

The last day of Classes for WCU students will be on Monday December 14th. WCUR wishes everyone a safe and happy Holiday.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 8:15 p.m. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, Andrew Yozviak, director. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre.

Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Las Posadas: A Traditional Mexican Festival. This semester’s events in “The Big Read” program come to a close with a family-friendly Mexican holiday tradition hosted by the Chester County Historical Society, 225 North High Street, West Chester. Mame Purce 610-4738-0467 or Vicki Tischio 610-436-2898.

Thursday, Dec. 3, from 7:30 p.m to 10:30p.m. The Ashraya (Ash-rye-uh)Initiative for Children at West Chester University will be having a Benefit Concert in the Sykes Ballrooms. AIC is a home for orphaned children in Pune, India and was developed by college students. Admission is $5 for non-WCU students and $3 for students with a student ID. Come out and listen to music and poetry while supporting a good cause!

Thursday, Dec. 3, 8:15 p.m. Chamber Orchestra, Sylvia Ahramjian, director. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre.

Friday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. The School of Music presents a senior recital by Diana Gomola, clarinet. Gates Family Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center.

Friday, Dec. 4, 8:15 p.m. Mark Rimple directs the student ensemble Collegium Musicum. Gates Family Recital Hall.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 3 and 7 p.m. The School of Music celebrates the season with its 88th annual holiday program. Emily K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building. Tickets $10; $5 for students and seniors. 610-436-2266.

Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. West Chester University’s Theatre and Dance Department hosts the 10th Annual AIDS Benefit to raise awareness and funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Silent auction before performance. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. Tickets $15; $12 for students and seniors. 610-436-2533

Through Friday, Dec. 18. Two exhibitions: Works by bachelor of fine arts students in McKinney Gallery 100 and Long Gallery; works by art department faculty in McKinney Gallery 101. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. Mitchell Hall. 610-436-2755.

On Monday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. 

Come out to the event, “A Conversation with Juan González.” One of America’s most influential Hispanics, and Dr. Idna Corbett, West Chester’s Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Student Support Services will speak. The event will be held in the Philips Autograph Library.

 On Monday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. 

The film “Viet Nam, Burma: Retrospective Insights,” will be shown in the Sykes Student Union Theater. In the film, filmmaker Rick Ray visits two amazing countries as they were before and after Western contact changed their destinies.Tickets are $8. 

On Thursday, Nov 19, through Sunday, Nov 22.

 University Theatre will present the Student Written One-Acts, a collection of plays from the spring 2009 playwrighting class. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. The plays will be shown in Brandywine Hall, Room 033.

On Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. 

Check out the  SAC Movie of the Week, “Funny People,” in the Sykes Union Theater. Tickets are just $2 with a WCU student I.D., and $1 when you use Rambucks.

On Friday, Nov 20.

Come out to Java Jam ‘09 hosted by YouTube’s Nick Pitera. The event is free and includes a Thanksgiving themed dinner, and a coffee, tea, and hot chocolate bar. You can also get a free mug with your picture on it. Java Jam ‘09 will be held this Friday at 8:00pm in the Sykes Ballrooms. 

On Friday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m.   

Come out to the last “No Night Without a Telescope” stargazing session to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. West Chester astronomers will set up telescopes so anyone will be able to take a closer look at Jupiter, star clusters, the moon and other phenomena. The event will be held in the Academic Quad. 

On Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m./ Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. / Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8p.m.

Check out the  SAC Movie of the Week, “Funny People,” in the Sykes Union Theater. Tickets are just $2 with a WCU student I.D., and $1 when you use Rambucks.

On Thursday Dec. 3rd from 7:30pm to 10:30pm

The Ashraya (Ash-rye-uh)Initiative for Children at West Chester University will be having a Benefit Concert in the Sykes Ballrooms. AIC is a home for orphaned children in Pune, India and was developed by college students. Admission is $5 for non-WCU students and $3 for students with a student ID. Come out and listen to music and poetry while supporting a good cause!

On Saturday, Dec. 5, 3 and 7 p.m. 

The School of Music celebrates the season with its 88th annual holiday program. The concert will be held in the Emily K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building. Tickets are $10; $5 for students and seniors.

West Chester University Thanksgiving Break Starts This Wednesday Nov. 25. Classes will begin again on Monday November 30th. Have a great Thanksgiving West Chester!

Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. “Danza Symbiotica: A Composer/Choreographer Project.” WCU student composers and choreographers collaborate to create a collection of new music/dance pieces performed by students. The concert will include a new work by upperclassmen and co-artist directors Daniel Lawson and Malia Piazza. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Lobby. 610-435-2793.

On Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8:00p.m. Check out the WCU TV sponsored test audience screening of the film “Swooped” in the Sykes Union Theater. “Swooped” is a comedy that has already made the first round of the Sundance Film Festival. A red carpet event will be held prior to this FREE screening at 7:30 p.m. For mature audiences only.

Wednesday, Nov. 11. The annual WCU Bear Fair has begun. Volunteers collect new teddy bears to give to hospitalized children during the holidays. On Nov. 11, help raise month to buy new teddy bears by dining at the Stadium Grill. ALL DAY – just mention the Bear Fair and a portion of the bill will go to the Bear Fair. Members of the women’s basketball team will be there at 7 p.m. Deirdre Kane: 610-436-3399.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Maureen McVeigh and Shawn Proctor will read from their works of fiction at the WCU Poetry House, 823 S. High Street. Proctor was nominated for Best New American Voices and received the creative writing award for most outstanding thesis while at Rosemont College. His fiction has appeared in Schuylkill Valley Journal, Storyglossia and Mississippi Crow, among others, and was a finalist in the Delaware Beach Life Writing Contest. McVeigh teaches English at several colleges in the Philadelphia area, including West Chester. She completed the master of arts in English at West Chester and the MFA in Creative Writing at Rosemont College, where she helped create Parlor, the program’s literary journal. In addition, McVeigh helped facilitate Rosemont’s popular Reading Series, featuring students and faculty. Her work has appeared in Student World Traveler and Living Well magazines. 610-436-3235.

Fridays  Nov. 13, and Nov. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. “No Night Without a Telescope” stargazing sessions celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. West Chester astronomers will set up telescopes so anyone will be able to take a closer look at Jupiter, star clusters, the moon and other phenomena. Academic Quad. In case of clouds or rain, check http://courses.wcupa.edu/rthornton/nnwt.htm Robert J. Thornton, Jr. 610-436-2614.

Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. The international, multi-talented cast of fiddlers who comprise “Barrage!” perform an eclectic mix of music, song and dance, creating an energetic show that delivers a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and musical virtuosity. Tickets $20, seniors/students $15. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. 610-436-2266 or www.wcu.edu/vas .

Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. “Dialogues of the Carmelites” by Francis Poulenc. Emily Bullock, director. Tickets: $10; seniors/students $5. Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. 610-436-2266.

On Tuesday, November 3, from 9am to 4p.m.  

Check out the GOOD CAUSE CAFÉ in Sykes Ballroom A. Books are just 25 ¢ to $1, and will raise funds to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in Chester County served by Family Services of Chester County Project ONE. Sponsored by the Office of Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs, 610-436-3379.

On Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.  

Come out to “Women of NOLA: Voices of Resilience Before, During, and After Katrina.” Four New Orleans women who survived Hurricane Katrina will tell their stories in person at West Chester University in a constantly evolving multimedia presentation created by social work professor Nadine Bean. The production will take place in Sykes Student Union Theater.

On Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m.

Check out the  SAC Movie of the Week, “Bruno,” in the Sykes Union Theater. Tickets are just $2 with a valid WCU student I.D., and $1 when you use Rambucks.

On Friday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.

“No Night Without a Telescope” will have the second part of its series of five consecutive Fridays of stargazing. To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, West Chester University and six other area colleges are part of this program. Each Friday through Nov. 20, astronomers at West Chester will set up telescopes on the lawn of the Academic Quad where anyone will be able to take a closer look at Jupiter, star clusters, the moon and other phenomena.

On Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m./ Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. / Sunday, Nov. 8 at 8p.m.

Check out the  SAC Movie of the Week, “Bruno,” in the Sykes Union Theater. Tickets are just $2 with a valid WCU student I.D., and $1 when you use Rambucks.

On Saturday Nov. 7 at 7p.m.

Come out to the “Fabitat for Humanity” Fashion Show which will benefit Habitat for Humanity. The show will include clothes from West Chester boutiques, a raffle, a live band and more. The fashion show will be held in the Sykes ballrooms.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. 

In a multi-media dance presentation entitled, Darfur, The Rebecca Davis Dance Company depicts the experience of an American citizen who witnessed the conflict in Darfur. The show is recommended for mature audiences and will be held in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre. All seats are $20.  

On Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:45 p.m.

Come see the film “Maquilapolis” in Main Hall room 168, presented by Students for Global Justice, Gender Studies Club, and the Political Science Club. There will be a panel discussion following this FREE screening.

On Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8:00p.m.

Check out the WCU TV sponsored test audience screening of the film “Swooped” in the Sykes Union Theater. “Swooped” is a WCU student produced comedy that has already made the first round of the Sundance Film Festival. A red carpet event will be held prior to this FREE screening at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Oct. 29 from 7 to 11 pm

The Anthropology Club is holding a Halloween Masquerade Party in the Sykes Ballrooms. There will be fabulous door prizes and raffles, a bake sale, tarot card readings, palm readings, a costume contest, pizza, snacks, music, blacklight Twister and other games. Tickets are $1 for one, $3 for five, or $5 for ten, depending on how many activities you want to participate in. Each ticket is worth one activity, and they will be sold at the door.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 8:00 PM.

The Rocky Horror Show” will be performed at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

(Adult language and mature themes)

Friday, Oct. 30th, 10 am to 6 pm

West Chester University’s Student Health and Wellness Center has received its first batch of the H1N1 NASAL FLU VACCINE, given via a nasal sprayer. As supplies last, the nasal mist flu vaccine will be distributed, at no charge, at various vaccine clinics held in Sturzebecker Gym. Bring your WCU ID and printed registration form to the clinic.To see if you are eligible for the vaccine, go to www.wcupa.edu.

Friday, Oct. 30th, 6 to 8 p.m. 

“No Night Without a Telescope” will have the second part of its series of  five consecutive Fridays of stargazing (Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20). To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, West Chester University and six other area colleges are part of this program. Each Friday through Nov. 20, astronomers at West Chester will set up telescopes on the lawn of the Academic Quad where anyone will be able to take a closer look at Jupiter, star clusters, the moon and other phenomena. Academic Quad. Robert J. Thornton, Jr. 610-436-2614.

Friday, Oct. 30, 8:00 PM.

The Rocky Horror Show” will be performed at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

(Adult language and mature themes)

Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:00 PM.

The Rocky Horror Show” will be performed at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

(Adult language and mature themes)

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2:00 PM.

The Rocky Horror Show” will be performed at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

(Adult language and mature themes)

Monday, November 2, noon to 5pm / Tuesday, November 3, 9am to 4pm  

Check out the GOOD CAUSE CAFÉ in Sykes Ballroom A. Books for just 25 ¢ to $1 ( no textbooks), and an employee bake sale to raise funds to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in Chester County served by Family Services of Chester County Project ONE. Sponsored by the Office of Service-Learning & Volunteer Programs, 610-436-3379.

Art Exhibits:

Through Friday, Nov. 6. “Steel Age” and “An Era of Anointment,” the photography of Andi Yang, depicts China under Communist rule. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. McKinney Gallery, Mitchell Hall. 610-436-2755.

Through Friday, Nov. 6. “A Women’s Perspective,” features works by women artists in conjunction with the PASSHE Women’s Consortium Conference to be held on campus Nov. 5 and 6. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. McKinney Gallery, Mitchell Hall. 610-436-2755.

Through Friday, Nov. 6. Mark Coffey: “The Landscape Exaggerated: One Year at Marsh Lake.” Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Knauer Gallery, Swope Music Building and the Performing Arts Center. 610-436-2755.

Friday, Oct 23, 6 to 8 p.m. The first campus event in “No Night Without a Telescope” kicks off five consecutive Fridays of stargazing (Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20). To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, West Chester University and six other area colleges are part of this program. Each Friday through Nov. 20, astronomers at West Chester will set up telescopes on the lawn of the Academic Quad where anyone will be able to take a closer look at Jupiter, star clusters, the moon and other phenomena. Academic Quad. Robert J. Thornton, Jr. 610-436-2614.

ART EXHIBITS

Through Friday, Nov. 6. “Steel Age” and “An Era of Anointment,” the photography of Andi Yang, depicts China under Communist rule. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. McKinney Gallery, Mitchell Hall. 610-436-2755.

Through Friday, Nov. 6. “A Women’s Perspective,” features works by women artists in conjunction with the PASSHE Women’s Consortium Conference to be held on campus Nov. 5 and 6. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. McKinney Gallery, Mitchell Hall. 610-436-2755.

Through Friday, Nov. 6. Mark Coffey: “The Landscape Exaggerated: One Year at Marsh Lake.” Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Knauer Gallery, Swope Music Building and the Performing Arts Center. 610-436-2755.

CONCERTS

Thursday, Oct. 15, 8:15 p.m. David P. DeVenney and Jane Wyss direct the Fall Choral Festival. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building. 610-436-2739.

Friday, Oct. 16, 8:15 p.m. Vocal Honors Recital. Gates Family Recital Hall, School of Music and Performing Arts Center. 610-436-2739.

Saturday, Oct. 17. The School of Music presents an afternoon of graduate recitals in Gates Family Recital Hall, Swope School of Music and the Performing Arts Center. 610-436-2739.

* 12 p.m. Trumpet students Jennifer Hardock and Hilary Scholz.

* 2 p.m. Anthony J. Snapp, voice.

* 4 p.m. David McMahon, voice; Victoria Savinnykh, piano.

* 6 p.m. Voice students Sarah Jones and Melissa Quinones.

LECTURES

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. Geology and Astronomy Department seminar speaker Ilya Buynevich from Temple University presents “Lost Harbors and Ancient Storms: Geological Context for Black Sea Archaeology.” Merion Science Center, Room 191. 601-436-2727.

FILM / LECTURE

Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. In “Egypt: Of Pharaohs and Fables,” filmmaker Sandy Mortimer captures icons of Egypt’s 5,000 years of human history through the great pyramids of Giza, Bedouin culture and modern life. Tickets are $8 may be purchased at the door. Sykes Student Union Theater.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. Hugo Sanchez-Bonilla conducts a second art workshop for art students. Mitchell Hall.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Costa Rican Senate Majority Leader Fernando Sánchez will discuss free trade and its impact on Latin America. Sykes Student Union Ballroom C.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 12 to 12:50 p.m. Four University professors will lead a group discussion on cross-cultural marriages: Krishna Kumar and Jasmine McConatha, both psychology; Garry Moholt, English; Frank Hoffman, philosophy. Presented by the University’s Ethnic Studies Institute. Francis Harvey Green Library, Room 409.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. The Mental Health Awareness Committee presents “Be Heard: Talking about Mental Health” with Jordan Burnham, who will discuss his personal battle with depression, his suicide attempt and how he found the courage to be heard. Philips Autograph Library, Philips Memorial Building . 610-436-2433.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. Russian cultural exhibit and theatre performance of The Brute by Chekhov, featuring Leonard Kelly, Theatre and Dance. Francis Harvey Green Library, Room 615.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. Opening lecture for the Russian posters on exhibit in Sykes lobby. Lecture: Sykes Room 255.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m. “Chasing the Legacy of Ballet Russes,” exhibit of costumes and photos with a lecture by Igor Roussanoff, Theatre and Dance. The exhibit will continue through Saturday, Oct. 31. Francis Harvey Green Library.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mental Illness Awareness Week Exhibit in front of Ehinger Annex features games, prizes, discount coupons, educational and resource information about mental health. Rain location Sykes Ballroom. 610-436-2433.

Friday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. Graduate Recital: Daniel Wright, trumpet. Gates Family Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center. Senior Recital: Ashley Sassaman, voice. Gates Family Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center. Gates Family Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call: 610-436-2739

Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. and 12 p.m. SAC Movie of the Week: “Adventureland.” Tickets  cost $2.00 with a valid Student RAMeCARD and only cost $1.oo when you use RAMBUCKS.

Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. and 12 p.m. SAC Movie of the Week: “Adventureland.” Tickets  cost $2.00 with a valid Student RAMeCARD and only cost $1.oo when you use RAMBUCKS.

Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. SAC Movie of the Week: “Adventureland.” Tickets  cost $2.00 with a valid Student RAMeCARD and only cost $1.oo when you use RAMBUCKS.