Irish Studies Program at Hofstra University Events Calendar for Spring 2014 All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted!
Date:
Tuesday, February 18th
Event:
Artists Without Walls
Time/Location:
2:20-3:45pm, Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, south campus, California Avenue (public parking in back)
Description:
Artists Without Walls inspires, uplifts, and unites people and communities of diverse cultures through the pursuit of artistic achievement. Through music, dance, and the spoken word, they build a multicultural community that springs from “creative chemistry.” Performers hail from all over the globe including Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, the U.S., and Hofstra University! This event is made possible through a generous grant from the Hofstra Cultural Center.
Date:
Wednesday, February 26th
Event:
Reel Ireland Film Series: Out of the Marvellous
Time/Location:
6:30-8:30pm, Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, south campus, California Avenue (public parking in back)
Description:
This semester the Irish Studies Program is celebrating Nobel Prize winning poet Seamus Heaney.
The documentary takes an up-close look at the life and works of a humble and profound person. Introduction and discussion facilitated by Professor Connie Roberts.
Date:
Wednesday, March 12th
Event:
Celebrating the Irish Writer
Time/Location:
11:15am-12:40pm, Main Floor of Axinn Library, 1st Floor, South Campus
Description:
Warm up for St. Patrick’s Day by joining us and reciting a short snippet from your favorite reading by an Irish author or with an Irish-related theme. We particularly encourage readings by recently deceased, Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney. Co-sponsored with Library and Information Services. -- over –