Fri November 13, 2015
Today's Events
Philosophy in the Community: Lecture #3
Nov 13-14, 2015When should we protect free speech? Find out at Philosophy in the Community.
Ongoing Events
Biliana Velkova's Fake Plastic Trees at the Kenderdine
Oct 9 - Dec 4, 2015Fake plastic trees, an exhibition by alumna Biliana Velkova, presents a commentary on the commodification of nature as seen through tourist tropes found throughout the prairies and the Rocky Mountains.
Human Nature at the College Art Galleries
Oct 9 - Dec 18, 2015Human Nature presents 14 contemporary Ontario artists whose works look at the state of the natural world and our impact on it.
Upcoming Events
Poetry Reading: Steven Ross Smith
Nov 16-17, 2015November is Poetry Month at the College of Arts & Science
Lecture: Science at Vimy Ridge
Nov 17-18, 2015Find out how technological breakthroughs led to the victory at Vimy Ridge.
Nineteen Eighty-Four: ICCC Film Series
Nov 17, 2015A screening and discussion of the film based on Orwell's classic dystopian novel.
November lecture: 7 Days That Changed The World
Nov 17-18, 2015What happened to change the world on September 25, 1980?
Greystone Theatre: The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht
Nov 18-28, 2015In this popular Brecht play based on an ancient Chinese tale, natural justice is served.
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Nov 18, 2015The U of S Jazz Ensemble will present a concert on Nov. 18 in Quance Theatre
U of S Wind Orchestra Concert
Nov 20, 2015This concert, to be held at St. Joseph High School, will feature the music of Peter Meechan, Gustav Holst, Gordon Jacob, Ralph Vaughan Williams and the World Premiere of Stillness by Tom Davoren
Wind Orchestra concert: Across the Pond
Nov 20, 2015The U of S Wind Orchestra will be hosting a concert featuring music from the United Kingdom on Nov. 20 at St. Joseph's High School
Greystone Singers and University Chorus concert
Nov 22, 2015The Greystone Singers and University Chorus will present a joint concert, titled "A New Winter's Day," on Nov. 22 at Knox United Church
Dogs On Ice (second edition): Book Launch
Nov 24, 2015English sessional lecturer Michael P.J. Kennedy has published the second edition of Dogs on Ice. The book launch will take place Nov. 24 at Smitty's on Circle Drive
Public talk: The Story at the Centre: Writing & Publishing in the Digital Age
Nov 24-25, 2015Find out how to get published from a pro
Literature Matters #2: Video Games 101
Nov 25-26, 2015Do video games tell stories? Find out at Literature Matters.
Mohawk Midnight Runners
Nov 26, 2015"Mohawk Midnight Runners," an award-winning short film by Mohawk filmmaker Zoe Hopkins, will be screened on Nov. 26 in Arts 134 at 2:30 pm. Discussion with Hopkins and panelists will follow
Book launch: From Treaty Peoples to Treaty Nation
Nov 30, 2015In their new book, two U of S professors take a fresh look at First Nations issues, offering Canadians realistic steps forward
Physics Tours
Dec 1, 2015Tours of various scientific facilities will be offered by the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics on Dec. 1 in conjunction with their free public lecture: 100 Years of Einstein’s General Relativity: From the Big Bang to Black Holes
Public Lecture: 100 Years of Einstein's General Relativity from the Big Bang to Black Holes
Dec 1-2, 2015Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Einstein's theory of relativity with this journey through space and time.
Nicimos: The Last Rez Christmas Story: A Conversation with Curtis Peeteetuce
Dec 3-4, 2015Playwright, actor and artistic director Curtis Peeteetuce talks about his new play, incorporating culture, language and history into theatre and Indigenous humour.
U of S Concert Band: Music of Many Cultures
Dec 4, 2015Music of Many Cultures: A Tribute to Dr. David Kaplan, will take place on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Quance Theatre
The Miller's Tale (Geoffrey Chaucer)
Dec 6, 2015A live performance of Chaucer's most ribald tale will take place Dec. 6 at the Woods Alehouse, beginning at 4 p.m.
Undergraduate Student Research Journal celebration
Dec 7, 2015An event to celebrate the publication of Volume 2, Issue 1 of the U of S Undergraduate Student Research Journal (USURJ) is being held on Dec. 7
Physics Machine Shop Open House
Dec 9, 2015The Physics Machine Shop is hosting an open house on Dec. 9