School of Liberal Arts 2023-24 Event Programming

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS PROUDLY PRESENTS

2023-24 EVENT PROGRAMMING

The BVU School of Liberal Arts

cordially invites you to join us for our 2023-24 academic programming.

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2023-24 BVU EVENTS

An Invitation From OCT. the President Homecoming 13-14, Dr. Brian Lenzmeier 2023

NOV. 28, 2023

APRIL 18, 2024

MAY 4,

Weekend

As summer ends, I am looking forward to our students returning to campus and the beginning of Giving the academic year. This year’s programming includes a series of Tuesday diverse cultural events which we hope you will attend. Our programming is made possible by a gift from John and Ann Collier.

These events are free and open to you and your family and friends.

Buenafication We welcome all of you back to the DayBVU campus!

Thank you,

Brian A. Lenzmeier, Ph.D. President

Commencement

2024

Go to bvu.edu/events for more updates.

In the Midst of the Holocaust, there was Goodness

humanitarian work and was

Irene Sendler, "Angel of the Warsaw In theGhetto" Midst of the

one of the "Righteous Among the humanitarian work and was Nations" at Yad Vashem, Israel.

JUDY WINNICK Prize in 2007. She is recognized as

Holocaust, there

Sept. 26, 2023 | 7 p.m. was Goodness Anderson Auditorium

Irene Sendler, "Angel of the Warsaw Ghetto"

Actress and scholar Judy

nominated for the Nobel Peace

nominated for the Nobel Peace

Prize in 2007. She is recognized as one of the "Righteous Among the Nations" at Yad Vashem, Israel.

Sept. 26, 2023 | 7 p.m.

Winnick portrays extraordinary Anderson Auditorium

women from WWII History.

During this performance, Winnick Actress and scholar Judy will portray Irena Sendler, a Winnick portrays extraordinary Polish Catholic social worker who women from WWII History. was a member of the Polish During this performance, Winnick underground and rescued 2,500 will portray Irena Sendler, a Jewish children from the Warsaw Polish Catholic social worker who Ghetto. Irena Sendler received In athe Midst ofPolish the was member of the many awards for her Holocaust, underground andthere rescued 2,500

JUDY WINNICK

was Goodness Jewish children from the Warsaw Irene Sendler, "Angel received of the Ghetto.

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many awards for her

Sept. 26, 2023 | 7 p.m.

Anderson Auditorium

Actress and scholar Judy

Winnick portrays extraordinary

humanitarian work and was

nominated for the Nobel Peace

Prize in 2007. She is recognized as one of the "Righteous Among the Nations" at Yad Vashem, Israel.

Native American Culture and Evidence-Based Practices Oct. 17, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Multipurpose Room

Join us on October 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., as we learn about Native American culture.

Henry Quick Bear Sr., Native Spiritual Leader,

will discuss his background and his role within the Native American community. Leon Leader Charge, a Native American Treatment

Specialist, will present his research on

expanding culturally-appropriate, evidencebased best practices regarding substance abuse, suicide prevention, healing from

trauma, and the betterment of all tribal nations and communities. Registration is required for this free event.

Artwork Created by Native Youth Standing Strong

TOVA FRIEDMAN Holocaust Survivor Nov. 6, 2023 | 7 p.m.

Anderson Auditorium

Tova Friedman is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors of the Auschwitz

concentration camp and one of only five Jewish children who survived the

Holocaust from the Polish town of

Tomashov. After reuniting with her

parents, Friedman moved to the United States where she would serve as

executive director of Jewish Family

Service. Today, Friedman is active on the social media platform TikTok with her

grandson Aron Goodman and shares her story with audiences across the country.

“One ofofthe “One the consequences consequencesofof free will free willisisthat that humans can choose humans can choose tofollow followa adark dark to path” path.”

SCHOLARS DAY 2022 |

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Roomful Roomful of of Teeth Teeth Nov. 12, 2023 | 3 p.m.

Schaller Chapel

Roomful of Teeth, a Grammy-

and community in diverse

performs meaningful and

continues to expand the

winning vocal band creates and adventurous music through

experimentation and exploration.

Many of their musical projects

focus on stories of place, home,

environments. The group

boundaries of the human voice.

Join us for a great performance!

This concert is made possible by the Doris Grau Estate gift.

Holiday Choral and Band Concert Directed by Chris Phalen and Kyle Norris Dec. 10, 2023 | 3 p.m.

Schaller Chapel

Come join us for an

afternoon of seasonal

music performed by BVU choirs and bands.

Justice Choir Songbook A Community Sing Event Feb. 4, 2024 | 3 p.m.

Schaller Chapel

The Justice Choir Songbook is a powerful new collection of songs for the issues of our time. The BVU Concert Choir and Vista

Chamber Singers will lead group singing of selections from the Justice Choir Songbook. There will also be performances of

additional choral music with the aim of inspiring conversations

about how we can best support

one another in our communities and beyond. Please join us for this community sing.

CLAY S. JENKINSON Chautauqua-style presentation of Thomas Jefferson Feb. 13, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.

Anderson Auditorium

Clay S. Jenkinson is one of the nation’s leading interpreters of Thomas Jefferson and other historical figures. Jenkinson has performed before Supreme Court justices, presidents, and

countless public, corporate, and student audiences. He has dedicated the better part of his life to researching the

historical characters that he

portrays and to bringing back and defining the “living

theatre” of Chautauqua, which also emphasizes education

with audience participation.

BVU WOMEN MAKING HISTORY March 21, 2024 | 3 p.m.

Anderson Auditorium

BVU will welcome four alumnae, one representing each

academic school - Business,

Education, Science, and Liberal Arts- to present their success

stories in their respective fields.

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the 2024 invitees!

2023

2022 2022

Artist in Residence Alex Maher - Disney Senior Character Artist April 12, 2024 | 7 p.m.

BVU Art Gallery

Alex Maher, Product Design Manager and Senior Character Artist at Disney Creative Design at Walt Disney World, will spend two

weeks working with students in the BVU Art Gallery. In addition to the open studio, BVU will host a gallery exhibit and reception with Maher that will showcase his work with character design.

Spring Choral and Band Concert Directed by Chris Phalen and Kyle Norris April 14, 2024 | 3 p.m.

Schaller Chapel

Come join us for an afternoon of music performed by BVU choirs and bands.

Mural Unveiling April 2024

Come celebrate with us at the completion and installation of BVU’s first mosaic mural

designed and created by the

Zacatlan Mosaic Mural Artisans in collaboration with BVU students.

Watch for details on this week-long interactive experience and celebration.

The glass tile mosaic was designed and created for Witter Gallery by the Zacatlan Mosaic Mural Artisans, September 2022.

2023-24 BVU EVENTS OCT. 13-14, 2023

NOV. 28, 2023

APRIL 18, 2024

MAY 4,

Homecoming Weekend

Giving Tuesday

Buenafication Day

Commencement

2024

Go to bvu.edu/events for more updates.

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

EVENTS: Judy Winnick Irena Sendler Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.

Justice Choir Songbook Community Sing Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Native American Culture and Evidence-Based Practices Educational Workshop Oct. 17 at 8 a.m.

Clay S. Jenkinson Thomas Jefferson Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Tova Friedman Holocaust Survivor Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.

BVU Women Making History Speakers in Anderson March 21 at 3 p.m.

Roomful of Teeth Acapella Group Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.

Artist in Residence Alex Maher - Senior Character Artist April 12 at 7 p.m.

Holiday Choir and Band Concert Schaller Chapel Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.

Spring Choir and Band Concert Schaller Chapel April 14 at 3 p.m.