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Year of Design celebration central to ��'s spring 2026 event schedule

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Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances

As �� steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and literary conversations, art and design exhibitions, and performing arts events for everyone on campus and throughout the community. Events are open to the public; some events require tickets.

�� . Year of Design celebrates the innovation, leadership and impact central to Wisconsin ��. ��. Upcoming signature events include:

Saturday, April 11, 7 p.m.: Fashion Without Fabric, the Midwest ��. premier unconventional fashion runway shows.
Saturday, May 2, 4 p.m.: WEAR Fashion Show, showcasing innovative capstone collections from fashion design and development seniors.
Tuesday, May 5: Research Day, celebrating the research and creative work of students, faculty, and staff from all fields.
Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m.: Stout Game Expo (SGX), western Wisconsin ��. largest game developer exhibition.
Friday, May 8, 6 p.m.: SOAD Senior Show, graduating seniors take over Micheels Hall and the Applied Arts building.
Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10: 4th Annual Unspooled Film & Animation Festival, dedicated to showcasing the very best in independent filmmaking.
Wednesday, June 24, to Sunday, June 28: Murals in Menomonie, featuring the Walldogs, is a collaborative group of community organizations bringing in some of the world ��. best mural artists.

Fashion Without Fabric

�� and the School of Art & Design invite you one of the Midwest's premier unconventional fashion runway shows, Fashion Without Fabric.

Art & Design Exhibitions

Furlong Gallery opens its spring 2026 schedule with the School of Art and Design Faculty Exhibit, on view through Saturday, March 6. This exhibit brings together a wide range of interdisciplinary work by more than 25 SOAD faculty artists and designers.

'Vini Van Go' by Eli Koltanowski, and 'A pregnant pause followed by an audible sigh' by Matthew Wilichowski

Friday, March 13, to Thursday, April 23

North Gallery: "Support Structures," a group show by the Studio Art Program Advisory Committee.
South Gallery: "Simon Ungless: A Life in Print in the South Gallery." Ungless is the founder and designer of When Simon met Ralph, and former textile designer at Alexander McQueen

A reception will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10, during Destination Weekend. A Meet the Artist event for Ungless will be on Monday, April 13.

Monday, May 4, through September

North Gallery: End of the Year Juried Exhibition
South Gallery: Bud and Betty Student Artist in Residence Exhibition, featuring SAIR recipients Ainsely Violet and Eli Koltanowski

Gallery 209 rotates exhibits on a weekly basis. Located in the Applied Arts building on the second floor, exhibits are reserved for Senior Thesis Exhibitions, as well as master ��. in design students, design and fine art classes and student organizations. An Advanced Printmaking exhibition will be held in Gallery 209, April. 10-12, Destination Weekend.

The Library Art Lab, on the first floor of the Robert S. Swanson Library & Learning Center, showcases student artists, faculty and campus collaborations. Exhibitions include applied research, capstones, clubs and classwork. There are two exhibitions each semester.

Student Artist-in-Residence recipients Ainsley Violet and Eli Koltanowski

Civic dialogue

�� . Center for Applied Ethics will host guest speaker J.P. Messina, professor of philosophy at Purdue University. Messina will present on “Workplace Censorship” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in the Memorial Student Center Ballroom A. He will discuss the legal environment that protects employers’ rights to fire employees, even while exercising freedoms guaranteed under the First Amendment. And if employer censorship becomes widespread, how discourse can suffer as people withhold their views from the public sphere.

Center for Applied Ethics

Our mission is to increase and enhance ethical conversations across the campus community.

The center also hosts Philosophers’ Cafés, informal, friendly conversations on contemporary issues. Meetings are open to all and are led by �� and UW-Eau Claire faculty. Upcoming conversations will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, at Brewery Nønic in Menomonie:

Feb. 11: What Responsibility Does Society Have Toward Children?
March 11: Perceptions of Law and Its Discontents
April 8: Can Wartime Dehumanization Be Avoided?

The Center for Applied Ethics, Office of Student Opportunity & Excellence, and the Freedom of Expression Committee are hosting a series of events, “Enhancing Campus Culture: Free Expression and Civil Discourse,” funded by the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue and the Menard Center.

The non-partisan, non-ideological Menard Center is dedicated to the study and discussion of civil liberties and related institutions and innovations through scholarly inquiry, educational activities and community outreach.

Film screening and literary discussions

Continuing with Reading Across Campus’ focus on Jane Austen ��. “Pride and Prejudice,” the Literature Committee will host a film screening and discussion from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in Harvey Hall Theatre. A short discussion led by professors Joan Navarre and Kristin Risley will follow the film.

Featured author Dasha Kelly, a former Wisconsin Poet Laureate, will present on her most recent anthology, “A Line Meant: A Collaborative Poetry Collection,” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, in Harvey Hall Theatre. Hamilton has worked with incarcerated populations, helping groups write and publish poetry. Her talk is co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Human Sciences and will connect to the theme of “Helping Humanity Flourish.”

University Theatre

University Theatre will present “Something Rotten,” directed by Audric Buhr, at Harvey Hall Theatre. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world ��. very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Performance dates and times are:

Friday, April 10, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m.
Thursday, April, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.

“Something Rotten” has received several Best Musical nominations and was hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.”

Tickets will be available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

Musical performances

Stout Choirs, directed by Jean Enyeart and Jonathan Campbell, while Jerry Hui is on sabbatical: Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m., at Our Savior ��. Lutheran Church, 910 9th Street E., Menomonie. The spring choral program, “Questions,” will be a musical exploration of “why?” As graduates move on to build a better world, they will be faced with many uncertainties. Questions come in many forms: rhetorical, spiritual and intellectual. Fear, awe and wonder lead to different kinds of questions.
The Symphonic Band, directed by Erika Svanoe: Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m., in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. “Echoes of Eco” will feature music about our national parks, the wilderness and the great outdoors, including “Diamond Tide” by Viet Cuong, “Wilderness” by Cait Nishimura, and a music and video presentation of “National Park Suite” by Ryan Fraley. The concert will also feature a new piece by Svanoe titled “Winds Across the Water.”
Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra, directed by James Anderson: Saturday, May 2, 7 p.m., at Harvey Hall Theatre. Come hear, groove and tap your toes to jazz classics, such as Benny Goodman ��. “Sing, Sing, Sing!,” Charles Mingus’ “Fables of Faubus,” Glenn Miller ��. “Moonlight Serenade,” as well as some new favorites, too.

Tickets will be available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

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Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances

Abbey Goers

As �� launches its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad talks, performances and exhibitions scheduled on campus this fall.

From exhibitions featuring graphic design, photography, light play and ceramics to philosophical and literary conversations, to performing arts, there are events for everyone on campus and throughout the community.

In 2025-2026, �� is celebrating a Year of Design to highlight the innovation, leadership and impact central to Wisconsin ��. ��. Upcoming signature events include:

Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m.: Cabot Executive-in-Residence keynote address, “Designed to Influence,” with Andrew Murphy, head of Corporate Engagement Strategy at Apple.
Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11: School of Art & Design 60th Anniversary. Registration is required for the free event.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.: Stout Game Expo, western Wisconsin ��. largest game developer exhibition.
Friday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m.: School of Art & Design Senior Show, featuring the works of more than 200 graduating seniors.

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Art & Design Exhibitions

Furlong Gallery opens the 2025 fall exhibition schedule with two side-by-side solo exhibitions:

Saturday, Sept. 18, to Saturday, Oct. 25

�� Professor Charles Matson Lume ��. Sabbatical Exhibition, “becoming I, I say You (for Martin Buber),” is in the North Gallery. An artist talk with Matson Lume will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
School of Art & Design Visiting Artist, ceramist Hannah Niswonger, is in the South Gallery. Her exhibit “Didn’t I Used to Have a Sense of Humor?” brings together four installations: “Octopus ��. Garden,” “Cloud—Bird—Place,” “Poisonous & Carnivorous Dinnerware,” and “Conversations with My Father ��. Paintings.” Niswonger is a ceramicist from Massachusetts.
A closing reception for both artists will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, followed by an artist talk with Niswonger.

Monday, Nov. 10, to Saturday, Dec. 13

Dunn County-born artist and photographer Erinn Springer will be featured in the North Gallery. Springer now resides in Duluth, Minnesota.
Catalogtree, a multidisciplinary design collective based in the Netherlands, will be featured in the South Gallery.

A ceramic octopus by Hannah Niswonger, featured in “Didn’t I Used to Have a Sense of Humor?” / Hannah Niswonger

Join game designer Erika Svanoe and illustrator Erik Evenson for a talk on their creation and collaboration of the popular Jane Austen card game “Marrying Mr. Darcy” from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Robert S. Swanson Library & Learning Center. A Q&A and game play will follow. See if you can win the game and the heart of Mr. Darcy.

Gallery 209 rotates exhibits on a weekly basis. Located in the Applied Arts building on the second floor, exhibits are reserved for Senior Thesis Exhibitions, as well as master ��. in design students, design and fine art classes and student organizations. An Alumni Art Exhibition will be held in Gallery 209, Oct. 10-12, Stout Proud Family and Supporter Weekend.

Civic dialogue

A special event, “Banned Books Week: A Conversation with Dr. Samuel Cohen,” will be held from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Harvey Hall Theatre. Cohen is the associate chair of the department of English at University of Missouri. He will discuss his forthcoming book “Banning Books in America: Not a How-to.”

Comments will be offered by Menomonie Public Library Director Joleen Sterk. An audience Q&A will follow, moderated by Menard Center for the Study of Institutions & Innovation Director Afton Greco. The event will conclude with a Kahoot contest with prizes for students. The event is sponsored by the Menard Center with co-sponsors, the University Library; Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Honors College; the Literature Committee; the Center for Applied Ethics; and the Menomonie Public Library. Cohen ��. book will be published in February 2026.

Center for Applied Ethics

Our mission is to increase and enhance ethical conversations across the campus community.

�� . Center for Applied Ethics hosts Philosophers’ Cafés, informal, friendly conversations on contemporary issues. Meetings are open to all and are led by �� and UW-Eau Claire faculty. Upcoming conversations will be held at 7 p.m., at Brewery Nønic in Menomonie:

Wednesday, Oct. 8: AI and Our Humanity
Wednesday, Nov. 12: The Wisconsin Idea: What Does It Mean to You?
Wednesday, Dec. 10: Are Gender Disparities in the Workplace a Problem?

The Center for Applied Ethics, Office of Student Opportunity & Excellence, and the Freedom of Expression Committee are hosting a series of events, “Enhancing Campus Culture: Free Expression and Civil Discourse,” funded by the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue and the Menard Center.

Forty to 60 students will participate in four discussion dinners over the course of the year. Each dinner will center around a controversial moral or political issue, with tables facilitated by faculty members Mitch Ogden, Cynthia Bland, Daniel Sinkovits, Lopa Basu, Alison Lukowski and Tina Lee.

Literary discussions

The Literature Committee will host its annual Faculty and Staff Creative Writing Reading from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Raw Deal. The committee invites faculty and staff from all areas of the university to share their poetry or prose.

‘Sing, Slivered Tongue’: �� professor ��. book of poetry is a statement of courage, hope

Basu ��. anthology gathers 68 international voices to reflect on trauma, resolution

English Professor Lopamudra Basu will present on her book of poetry “Sing, Slivered Tongue” as part of the Chippewa Valley Book Festival at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Riverview Room at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire and virtually. The hybrid event will include several contributing poets joining via Zoom. Books will be available for purchase at local bookstores this fall.

“Sing, Slivered Tongue” sheds light on the subject of trauma and gathers the voices of 68 women from various South Asian communities. “It is not just a litany of trauma. It is a statement of courage. It offers hope and is an attempt to find resolution,” Basu said. “Although the poets are from South Asia, their experiences are global experiences, and our intention is to create bridges.”

In addition to his sabbatical exhibit mentioned earlier, Matson Lume collaborated with three alumni and artists over his 2025-25 sabbatical to publish “at the fountain, at the fountain,” a free artists’ book that features their art and texts. Two book launches will be held this fall: one on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 to 5 p.m., at FOGSTAND Gallery & Studio, in St. Paul, Minnesota; and another on Thursday, Nov. 6, 4 to 5:30 p.m., at North Shore Readers and Writers Festival at the Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota.

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Celebrating a shared commitment and love of making art within community

University Theatre

University Theatre will present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again],” led by Director Audric Buhr, at Harvey Hall Theatre.

Performance dates and times are:

Thursday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m.

Fast-paced, witty, physical and full of laughter, this is one of the world ��. most frequently produced plays and features all 37 of Shakespeare ��. plays, performed in under 100 minutes.

Tickets will be available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

Musical performances

Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra directed by James Anderson: Saturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., in the Memorial Student Center ballrooms. Come swing in the Big Apple, as the orchestra takes you from 42nd and Harlem to Times Square, and beyond, featuring music by Charles Mingus, George Gershwin, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and more.
Stout Choirs, directed by Jerry Hui: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m., in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. “Colorful Voices” will be a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the School of Art & Design. Music will focus on the metaphor and power of color, featuring a variety of musical styles from romantic Renaissance madrigals to empowering spirituals.
The Symphonic Band, under Director Erika Svanoe, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. “Music in Motion” will feature music about various kinds of transportation, including songs from “The Polar Express” and Rossano Galante ��. “Sailing with Whales.”

Tickets will be available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

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Community invited to exhibitions, lectures and discussions, readings and performances Hannah Niswonger, SOAD Visiting Artist at Furlong Gallery

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Community programs include exhibits, ‘Alice by Heart’ musical, concerts, film screenings; coincide with Destination Weekend, Spring Showcase

Abbey Goers

From exhibits celebrating a lifetime of photography, illustrations to “Marvel” at and historical moments, to a musical inviting the audience to step into Wonderland in “Alice by Heart, concerts that transport listeners to outer space, film screenings of “February” and “The League,” and literary and civic conversations, there are arts events for everyone at �� this spring.

Many events are free and open to the public, and several will be held in conjunction with �� . Destination Weekend, Friday, April 11, to Sunday, April 13; and Spring Showcase in April and May.

Visual Arts

Furlong Gallery ��. spring season will open with an anticipated exhibit – Bill Wikrent: Capturing the Moment in the North Gallery; and artist and illustrator Matt Talbot in the South Gallery, on view through Saturday, March 1.

A reception for the exhibit Bill Wikrent: Capturing the Moment will be on Feb. 20, with a plaque unveiling ceremony at 5 p.m.

For 27 years, Wikrent worked with �� . Instructional Technology Services, contributing significantly to the university and surrounding area ��. visual history. This exhibition includes highlights of his campus work, as well as his personal photographs, highlighting his expertise and artistic voice. Wikrent passed away in April 2023. A reception will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, with a plaque unveiling ceremony at 5 p.m., in Micheels Hall Atrium.

Talbot is an illustrator and graphic designer from the seacoast area of New Hampshire. His clients include Marvel Studios, Sony, Mondo, Entertainment Weekly, Archie Comics, Fangoria and more. The exhibit includes both personal projects and client work. A meet and greet will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Furlong, with an artist talk following at 6 p.m., in Applied Arts room 321.

Matt Talbot's illustrations and designs include both personal projects and client work

Other exhibits across campus include:

Sunday, Feb. 2, to Sunday, March 30: The Library Art Lab, on the first floor of the University Library, will host Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights. This traveling exhibit tells the stories behind a moment in history when protests across the country were held to have Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 signed into law, which ultimately made it illegal for any federally funded facilities or programs to discriminate against people with disabilities. It is a collaborative project with the university ��. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office, Disability Services and Involvement Center. A reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Monday, March 10, to Wednesday, April 19: Associate Professor Daniel Atyim will showcase his sabbatical work at Furlong.
Monday, May 5, through September: The Student Artist-in-Residence Exhibition at Furlong will feature studio art majors Lily Smith and Ellie Eklof. A reception will be held during the School of Art and Design Show from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 9.
Rotating exhibits of student works will be in Gallery 209, the Student Gallery in the Applied Arts building on the second floor.

'Alice by Heart' will be performed at Harvey Hall Theatre April 4-12.

University Theatre

Students will perform “Alice by Heart,” led by Director Audric Buhr, at Harvey Hall Theatre. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 4, 5, 10*, 11 and 12; and 2 p.m. on April 6.

“Alice by Heart” is a musical that encourages everyone to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times, and explores the poignancy of first love, loss and finding the courage to move forward.

Set during World War II, in the rubble of the London Blitz, Alice Spencer ��. teenage life is turned upside down, when she and her friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.

* An accessible performance will be held on April 10, with a more informal atmosphere aimed to welcome those with sensory difficulties or autism. The performance will remain the same but with small adjustments. House lights will remain on, loud noises will be softened, and audience members are free to leave and re-enter.

Tickets will be available soon at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

'Please' by SAIR artists Ellie Eklof, and 'worth it' by SAIR artists Lily Smith

Concert Performances

Stout Choirs, under Director Jerry Hui, will present Life on the World Scale at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Our Savior ��. Lutheran Church, 910 E. 9th St., in Menomonie. Join in a musical journey from the microcosmos to the cosmos and back. Whether it is in the microbes, the places we live in, in nature, or the universe, we see faces looking back as we reflect our life experiences, big or small.
The Symphonic Band, under Director Erika Svanoe, will perform Around the World at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. The concert will feature music celebrating different places, cultures and composers from around the world, including Minneapolis-based composer Samantha Hogan ��. new piece “A Tour of Minnesota,” which commemorates the state flag.
The Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra, under Director James Anderson, will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, Harvey Hall Theater. Blast off into infinity and beyond with selections of Gustav Holst ��. “The Planets,” and hear classics like Frank Sinatra ��. “Come Fly with Me,” Hoagy Carmichael ��. “Stardust” and Dizzy Gilespie ��. “Manteca!”

Tickets will be available soon at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

Patient No More will be on exhibit at the Library Art Lab Feb. 2 to March 30.

Film and Literary Events

Two film screenings and Q&As with the directors will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4:

“February,” with director Nathan Deming and lead actor David Duran, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Harvey Hall Theater. “February,” filmed in Eau Claire, recently won multiple awards at the Wisconsin Film Festival. The event is hosted by the video production program and Video Production Club.
“The League,” with filmmaker Byron Motley, 7 to 9 p.m., Memorial Student Center Terrace. Directed by Sam Pollard, “The League” celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century. The event is hosted by �� Athletics and the Office of Student Opportunity & Excellence.

The Literature Committee will host a virtual talk and reading with Andrew Krivak, author of “The Bear,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5.

Author Peter Geye will present and read from his new novel, “A Lesser Light,” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at Harvey Hall Theater. The novel will be released on Monday, April 15.

�� Athletics and the EDI Office will host a screening of 'The League,' directed by Sam Pollard, on Feb. 4.

Civic Events

�� . Center for Applied Ethics will host several national and international speakers:

Wednesday, March 26: Is Abortion Morally Permissible if the Embryo is a Person?, with Kate Greasley, associate professor and Tutorial Fellow in Law at Oxford University.
Thursday, April 3: Assisted Dying: A Slippery Slope?, with Bonnie Steinbock, professor emerita at the University at Albany/State University of New York.
Wednesday, April 30: “Valuing the Diversity of Languages in a Multicultural World,” with Réamonn Ó Ciaráin, CEO of Gael Linn.

The Center also hosts Philosophers’ Cafés, informal, friendly conversations on contemporary issues. Meetings are open to all and are led by �� and UW-Eau Claire faculty. Upcoming conversations will be held at 7 p.m., at Brewery Nonic in Menomonie:

Monday, Feb. 10: Where the Wild Things Are. Moderator: Professor Julie Beston, biology
Monday, March 24: Is Free Speech Too Free? Moderator: Professor Tim Shiell, philosophy
Monday, April 7: Free: Priceless vs. Worthless. Moderator: Professor Chris Ferguson, economics

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Community programs for all include art exhibits, concerts, theater performance of ‘The Wolves,’ civic panels and more

Abbey Goers

From community children ��. art exhibits to professional and up-and-coming artists, performing arts events that delve into the busy world of teenagers, concerts celebrating humanity and famous jazz musicians, and cultural, philosophical and literary conversations, there are arts events for everyone at �� this fall.

Visual arts

Furlong Gallery ��. fall season opened with the School of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 26. More than 22 faculty are showcased, with artwork across multiple mediums.

The gallery has solo exhibits Monday, Nov. 4, to Saturday, Dec. 14 by Megan Jacobs in the North Gallery and alum Danny Saathoff in the South Gallery. An artists’ reception will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7.

The Student Artist-in-Residence recipients, Lily Smith and Ellie Eklof, will have an artist talk in the University Library at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, ending in a tour of the SAIR collection.

Morgan Barrie's artwork 'Eyes of the Garden' / Morgan Barrie

The third annual Arts Alive Community Arts Show will be held at the Raw Deal the entire month of November, featuring the artwork of K-12 students from the Menomonie school district. A culminating event will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, with an artists' meet and greet, refreshments and student awards.

Art education Program Director Ann Oberding-Carlisle works with preservice art educators and community art teachers. “My work with them has been a highlight of mine here at Stout. Building community is the core of what we do in preparing our students to participate in civic life while advocating for the arts,” she said.

The event is coordinated by the art education program, the visual and performing arts department and sponsored by Arts Integration Menomonie.

Arts Alive, a local children's art exhibit / Ann Oberding-Carlisle

Gallery 209, also known as the Student Gallery, rotates exhibits on a weekly basis. Located in the Applied Arts building on the second floor, this busy space is reserved for studio art majors to exhibit their Senior Thesis Exhibitions, as well as master ��. in design students, fine art and design classes and student organizations.

The Library Art Lab, on the first floor of the University Library, is a creative space to showcase student artists, faculty and campus collaborations. Exhibitions include research, capstones, clubs and classwork. There are two exhibitions each semester open for public viewing during library hours.

Chancellor Katherine Frank works with Furlong Gallery each year to receive current School of Art and Design student artwork for an exhibit in the Chancellor ��. Office. Students selected this year are Theodore Cerny, Bailey Grau, Ruby Hilber, Lauren Johnston, Meghan LeMay, Ella Loring, Logan Mentjes, Ann Rackliffe, Madison Skaggs and Tyler Tran. A private reception will be held this fall.

University Theatre

Students will perform “The Wolves,” led by Director Audric Buhr, at Harvey Hall Theatre. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7*, 8 and 9; and 2 p.m. on Nov. 10.

“The Wolves” is a one-act play about a girls’ indoor soccer team as they navigate big questions and wage tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. It ��. a portrait of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

The play has received multiple awards and was a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Theater students will collaborate with the Blue Devil women ��. and men ��. soccer teams as part of the play.

* An accessible performance will be held on Nov. 7, with a more informal atmosphere aimed to welcome those with sensory difficulties or autism. The performance will remain the same but with small adjustments. House lights will remain on, loud noises will be softened and audience members are free to leave and re-enter.

Tickets for “The Wolves” will be available soon at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

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Concert performances

The Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra, under Director James Anderson, will perform Jazz from the Legends at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. Groove to some of the most exciting music to come out of the jazz genre with selections made famous by Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and more.
Stout Choirs, under Director Jerry Hui, will present The World on a Human Scale at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Memorial Student Center ballrooms. The concert focuses on the experience of growing up. How do we understand the world around us as we leave adolescence for adulthood? What does it mean to be yourself? Or build a life with someone? How do we grow old? Songs are from a variety of genres: love, life milestones, memories, moving on and celebration.
The Symphonic Band, under Director Erika Svanoe, will present Winter ��. Colors at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. The concert will feature colorful and wintery favorites, as well as the world premiere of a new piece by Minneapolis-based composer Clare Howard, titled “Over the Blue and Green.” The piece explores the experience of astronauts awed by the sight of Earth from space.

Tickets for concerts will be available soon at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

Literary and cultural events

The Literature Committee will host a faculty panel discussion on “Banning Books” from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the University Library second floor. Panelists will include Lopa Basu, professor of English and chair of the committee; Xan Bozzo, assistant professor of philosophy and director of the Center for Applied Ethics; and Rickie Ann Legleitner, associate professor and adviser for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and interim executive director of Inclusive Excellence.

The panel is co-sponsored by the Literature Committee; Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovation; University Library; Center for Applied Ethics; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Honors College; and Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

The Literature Committee will host a Spanish film screening of Relatos Salvajes (Wild Tales) at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Applied Arts room 210. Written and directed by Damián Szifrón, this dark comedy includes six stories of absurd and violent revenge set in Buenos Aires and the rural landscapes of northern Argentina. It stars Ricardo Darín, one of the most celebrated actors of Argentine cinema. The screening is made possible by a grant from the Provost ��. Office.

The committee will also host its annual Faculty and Staff Creative Writing reading in the late fall.

�� . annual International Night, hosted by the Office of International Education and the International Club student organization, is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. The cultural expo is free and open to the public. It is an opportunity to connect with international students and learn about their countries and cultures.

Events are in conjunction with International Education Week, Monday, Nov. 18, to Friday, Nov. 22, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences.

Civic conversations

Wednesday, Oct. 9: The Nature and Limits of Forgiveness
Wednesday, Nov. 13: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: Why the Controversy?
Wednesday, Dec. 11: Classical Ethics for the (Post)Modern World

Center for Applied Ethics' Philosophers' Cafe conversation / ��

The Center for Applied Ethics will also host a lecture with Anne Coughlin, the Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Coughlin will lead a discussion on Demystifying Dobbs, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the Memorial Student Center Cedar/Maple rooms. The aim of this lecture is to make the Dobbs judgment accessible to non-lawyers and lawyers alike, to evaluate this landmark decision for themselves.

"In Dobbs v. Jackson Women ��. Health Organization (2022), the United States Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade (1973) and held that the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not protect the right to an abortion," Bozzo explained. "The Dobbs Court concluded its analysis by announcing that it was time to return the contentious issue of abortion to state legislatures. Since Dobbs dropped, legislatures in many states have enacted or revived bans on abortion care, while lawmakers in other states have moved to codify Roe or even to enshrine it in state constitutional provisions. To put these and related developments in perspective, it is essential to understand the legal questions that were presented in Dobbs and to evaluate the legal methodology that the Court used to resolve those questions."

Coughlin also is co-director of UVA ��. Sound Justice Lab, an anti-racist gender justice collaborative. She clerked for the Honorable Jon O. Newman of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and for the Honorable Lewis F. Powell, Jr. of the United States Supreme Court.

This event is co-sponsored with the Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovations.

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With film in Oscars spotlight, Alan Scott will examine other scientists on both sides of war involved in bomb development

World War II was fought in laboratories as well as land, sea and air, according to Alan Scott, a physics professor at ��.

The historic development of the atomic bomb has been in the spotlight with a new film about the life of lead scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer. “Oppenheimer” has been nominated for 13 Academy Awards, or Oscars, which will be announced Sunday, March 10.

The University of Chicago team that worked on the Chicago Pile-1, the first nuclear reactor. See full caption below.. / Los Alamos National Laboratory

From 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, in Jarvis Hall Science Wing room 114, Scott will present “Ethics and Perspectives of Scientists Involved in WWII.” The event is free and open to the public.

Connecting themes of the movie to the presentation, Scott will highlight the circumstances, ethics and motivations of the physicists other than Oppenheimer from both sides of the war.

“German scientists first discovered nuclear fission and were working on an atomic bomb. The prospect of Germany being first to construct such a bomb, if feasible, frightened the Allied scientists and leaders,” Scott said.

Scott has bachelor ��., master ��. and Ph.D. degrees in physics.

The event is sponsored by �� . Center for Applied Ethics.

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Community events include theater, concerts, art exhibits and more; coincide with Destination Weekend, Spring Showcase

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From performing arts events featuring themes of nature and an award-winning musical teaching the power of love and compassion to art exhibitions and philosophical and literary conversations, there are arts and humanities events for everyone at �� this spring. Some monthly highlights include:

February: School of Art and Design faculty exhibit, presentations on artificial intelligence and the Irish Literary Renaissance
March: Student exhibit at the Louis Smith Tainter House, presentation on the Dobbs v. Jackson decision
April: Theater production of “Dogfight,” choir and band concerts, civic conversation on art appropriation
May: Student Artist in Residence exhibit reception, civic conversation on Russia ��. war in Ukraine

Several events will be held in conjunction with �� . Destination Weekend, Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6; and Spring Showcase, April 5 to May 11.

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Inviting families, supporters, alumni and others to campus April 10-12, 2026, to celebrate all things Stout!

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Students will perform the award-winning musical “Dogfight,” led by Director Audric Buhr, at Harvey Hall Theatre. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13; and 2 p.m. on April 7.

Enter the flashback of Cpl. Eddie Birdlace, set in San Fransisco on Nov. 21, 1963, the eve of his deployment to Vietnam. He and fellow Marines celebrate their last night of freedom with a bit of debauchery and a game they call a “dogfight.” But when Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.

Tickets for “Dogfight” will be available soon at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

Concert Performances

The Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir and Devil Tones Acappella, led by Director Jerry Hui, will present their concert Green Grass and Blue Water at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Our Savior ��. Lutheran Church, 910 E. 9th St., in Menomonie. The program celebrates Earth Week with music that praises the beauty of nature and calls for the protection of the environment.

�� Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra / Aaron Durst

The Symphonic Band will present Stars and Sky at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. They will perform new compositions, movie and television soundtracks, with a special visual presentation.

The Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra will present Jazz from Harvey at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the historic Harvey Hall Theatre. Both groups are led by Director Aaron Durst. Music will include big band favorites, Latin dance styles, and rock/fusion pieces for listeners of jazz from every era.

Concert tickets are available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

Visual arts

A number of exhibitions open to the public are scheduled in �� . Furlong Gallery and student Gallery 209, in the Applied Arts Building, as well at the Library Art Lab, on the University Library ��. first floor.

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'Lindsey,' soft pastel on sanded paper / Amy Fichter

The School of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition runs through Friday, Feb. 23, and showcases the works of interdisciplinary artists and designers.
From Monday, March 4, to Saturday, April 13, Jessica Campbell, of Toronto, and alum Adam Umbach, of New York, will be showcased in the SOAD Speaker Series Invited Artist Solo Exhibitions. A reception will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7. Campbell is a cartoonist, visual artist and writer originally from British Columbia. Umbach, based out of Brooklyn, New York, is a biographical painter. He earned his B.F.A. in studio art in 2009.
The Student Artist in Residence Exhibition, in the South Gallery, and the Best of Design Juried Exhibition, in the North Gallery, will run from Monday, April 29, to Saturday, Sept. 7. A reception and awards ceremony will be held during SOAD Senior Show, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 3. SAIR artists are Pheng Thao, a studio art senior from Green Bay, and Joshua Fusco, a graphic communications junior from Shafer, Minn.

Gallery 209 will have a mix of student, club and class exhibits, rotating every week this semester. Exhibits include those by the Fine Arts Association, thesis, photojournalism and advanced printmaking. Also scheduled are:

Metals and Fashion, April 5-6
Aesthetics, with a reception during SOAD Senior Show, May 3

The Library Art Lab helps to showcase the collaboration of the visual arts across campus:

February: Fashion Design and Development Senior Collections
March: Interior Designers, Teen Library Project
April: The Entireverse, drawings and storytelling by Dillan Olson. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. April 5.
Summer: Unspooled Film Stills

'Distorted History' / by SAIR artist Pheng Thao

A juried student art exhibit at the Louis Smith Tainter House, home of the Stout Foundation, will feature students’ works from Monday, April 1, to Tuesday, April 30. A reception will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on April 5, at LST House, 320 S. Broadway St., Menomonie.

A drawing exhibition, Inspired by the Mabel, will feature works by Bachelor of Fine Arts students, with a reception at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts from 5 to 6 p.m. on April 5, at 205 Main St. E., Menomonie. All are welcome to the exhibit and art class and to see the historic buildings.

The fourth annual Art-U art education program for K-12 students will have an art show on Monday, March 4, location to be determined.

Art-U teaches youth about art, while they create under the instruction of �� art education students. The program is in collaboration with university students, Arts Integration Menomonie (AIM), and Dunn, Eau Claire and Chippewa county 4-H programs.

Art education Program Director Ann Carlisle believes these collaborations increase awareness and appreciation of the visual arts for children and their families.

“They help our preservice art educators to become more confident and competent in teaching. They also bring people together in community to create and enjoy the visual arts collaboratively,” she said.

Civic & Literary Conversations

�� . Center for Applied Ethics aims to advance discussions by modeling respectful and open dialogue, and by bringing informed and knowledgeable perspectives to some of the most important and controversial topics of today.

The Center for Applied Ethics offers civil discussions and Philosopher Cafes / Center for Applied Ethics

The center will host two discussions this spring semester:

Sylvester Johnson, director of the Virginia Tech Center for Humanities, will speak about the impact of artificial intelligence on the human condition from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, in the Memorial Student Center Willow/Walnut rooms.
Anne Coughlin, professor of law at the University of Virginia, will present on the recent Dobbs v. Jackson decision that overturned Roe v. Wade from 3 to 4 :30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, location to be determined.

The center also hosts Philosophers’ Cafés, informal, friendly conversations of contemporary issues. Meetings are open to all and are led by �� and UW-Eau Claire faculty. Upcoming conversations will be held at 7 p.m., at Brewery Nonic in Menomonie:

Wednesday, March 6: The Trolley Problem: Beyond the Memes to Understanding Ethical Decision Making
Wednesday, April 10: Appropriation Art: The Case Against Andy Warhol
Wednesday, May 8: Russia ��. War in Ukraine

“There are a number of important ethical issues and questions circulating right now,” said Director Xan Bozzo, assistant professor of philosophy. “The Center for Applied Ethics seeks to tackle a wide range of these through a variety of programs and events, often open to all.”

The Literature Committee ��. Reading Across Campus will host featured speaker Patrick O’Donnell, as he presents “The Living Tree: Lady Gregory and the Irish Literary Renaissance,” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the historic Harvey Hall Theatre.

Originally from Ireland, O’Donnell has been a Minnesota resident for 30 years and has taught at Normandale Community College for 25 years. He is the founder and co-director of the St. Paul Irish Arts Week, and he is the founder and editor of Celtic Junction Arts Review, an online quarterly cultural magazine.

His talk will discuss the greatness of Lady Gregory; her role in the Abbey Theatre, Ireland ��. national theatre; and her play “The Rising of the Moon.” The program will also include a performance by the Chippewa Valley Irish Dance, led by owner and head instructor Brenna Jasper.

The event is made possible by a grant from the Provost ��. Office.

The University Archives will host an inaugural series of lectures on interdisciplinary approaches to health care. / ��

University Archives will host a panel on Graphic and Narrative Medicine: Telling Stories of Disease, Pandemics, and Healing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 25, in the University Library room 504A. Reservations are necessary.

As part of an inaugural series of lectures on interdisciplinary approaches to health care, professors Lopa Basu and Mary Climes will share perspectives of literary analysis and comics creation to examine contemporary graphic memoirs and prose genres memorializing recent health crises, including the pandemic. An interactive activity involving writing and drawing a personal memoir will be held after the presentation.

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Registration is open for �� . 45th annual Early Childhood Education Conference, held Friday, April 19, to Saturday, April 20.

Keynote speakers musician and author Jim Gill and Raelene Ostberg will present on the theme of joy. In his keynote, “A Joyous Way to Learn,” Gill will share examples of his books and songs and how his creations in music play inspire young children to move, sing and make connections, while learning to regulate their movements.

Education students work hand-in-hand with children at the Child and Family Study Center on campus / ��

Ostberg, founder of Thriving Together, will present “Finding Joy.” Through shared real-life stories, educators can learn to construct a personal joy plan to bolster feelings of gratitude and reduce stress as they carry out their critical role in caring for and educating young children.

Gill will also lead Music Play with Purpose, an interactive session with movement games and active music play that can help children develop abilities essential to school success, such as self-regulation and literacy development.

�� . B.S. in early childhood education is offered on campus and online.

The conference is coordinated by Continuing Education and Conferences, a unit of Ed ucational Pathways and Outreach. Sponsors include Mayo Clinic Health System and �� . College of Arts and Human Sciences and the School of Education.

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Fall 2023 Performing Arts Preview: Arts and humanities are alive at ��

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Events build community through theater, choral and band concerts, International Night, visual arts, civil discussions

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From theater audiences viewing a “live broadcast” and celebrating children ��. creativity at Arts Alive, to musical performances, art exhibits, International Night and learning the history of slavery in the birth of the nation, the arts and humanities are alive at �� this November and December.

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Fall Performing arts events lead off with University Theatre ��. “Game Show” at the historic Harvey Hall Theatre, led by Director Audric Buhr. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, through Saturday, Nov. 11, with a 1:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 12. Adult tickets are $15, and senior and student tickets are $10. Tickets are available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

“Game Show” places the theater audience in the role of the TV studio audience of a fictional trivia-based game show. As the audience watches the “live broadcast” – where anything can and does happen – they also witness all the backstage, back-stabbing antics “behind the scenes.”

Jazz in the Great Hall will feature Daniel Ivankovic, a computer and electrical engineering graduating senior, as vocalist / Aaron Durst

Musical Performances

The Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra will present Jazz in the Great Hall at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. And the Symphonic Band will present a Fall Concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, in the MSC Great Hall. Both groups are led by Director Aaron Durst. Tickets are $5 and are available online at uwstout.universitytickets.com, Memorial Student Center Service Desk, 715-232-1122, and at the door.

The Jazz Orchestra will play a number of different pieces, including the sounds of jazz-rock group Chicago, and will feature Daniel Ivankovic, a computer and electrical engineering senior from Eau Claire, as vocalist. He will also sing “Cheek to Cheek” by Irving Berlin, as made famous by Frank Sinatra. Two ballads will be a part of the concert: “God Bless the Child” by Billie Holiday and “When I Fall in Love” by Victor Young. Emma Nuechterlein, an applied social science senior from Kewaunee, will sing Henry Mancini ��. “It Had Better Be Tonight.”

The Symphonic Band is preparing a variety of pieces for the December concert, including works by Vaclav Nelhybel; Gordon Jacob; “Rapture,” a new work by Brian Balmages; Pavel Tschesnokoff; Dmitri Shostakovich ��. “Waltz No. 2”; John Mackey; and John Philip Sousa.

�� choirs will perform their concert How Is the Weather? at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. / Jerry Hui

The Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir and Devil Tones Acappella will present their concert How Is the Weather? at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Our Savior ��. Lutheran Church, 910 E. 9th St., in Menomonie. Tickets are $5 and are available online at uwstout.universitytickets.com, Memorial Student Center Service Desk, 715-232-1122, and at the door.

Led by Director Jerry Hui, the concert takes a lighthearted look at the weather in a variety of musical styles, from funny to romantic, from the Sesame Street theme to rocking gospel ballads. The evening will feature WQOW evening news anchor Shannon Hoyt, 2018 professional communication and emerging media alum, and meteorologist Matt Schaefer as hosts.

A companion art exhibit featuring weather-themed artworks by School of Art and Design students will be installed at the Art Lab, on the University Library first floor. The exhibit will open mid-November through January 2024.

Arts Alive will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Raw Deal / Ann Oberding-Carlisle

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The second annual Arts Alive Community Art Show will be held at the Raw Deal the entire month of November, featuring the artwork of 45 K-12 students from the Menomonie school district.

An Arts Alive event will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Raw Deal, with an awards ceremony at 5:45 p.m. �� Devil Tone Acapella and Jazz Embers groups will perform.

“Childhood is magical. Every child needs to express themselves through the arts and discover who they are as a person and as a budding artist. Arts Alive is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a professional art show as a child artist,” said Oaklawn Elementary art teacher Kim Roberts. “My students are so excited to be included. This is a powerful opportunity for them to see how important the arts are in our community.”

The event is coordinated by the art education program, the visual and performing arts department and sponsored by Arts Integration Menomonie.

Pheng Thao's photographic artwork, "Soaking Spirits." / Pheng Thao

The Student Artist-in-Residence program will hold its inaugural SAiR Fall Artist Talk. The two artists will give a presentation about their work in progress from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the University Library second-floor open area. A tour of the SAiR collection in the library will follow. Refreshments will be provided by the Stout University Foundation.

Students selected to the prestigious program for the 2023-24 academic year are Pheng Thao, a studio art senior from Green Bay, and Joshua Fusco, a graphic communications junior from Shafer, Minn.

Thao, who has a concentration in photography, is researching what Hmong refugees faced during the Vietnam War. “I want to dive deep into their long escape on foot, loss of hope and any hidden stories that have been passed down through generations,” he said.

“Then, by visually projecting these emotional stories and data onto photographic or sculptural artwork, I’m able to build a bridge that connects Hmong people with their cultural past, present and possible future. To build an artwork where they can visually learn about who and what they once were or still are. I hope to continue to do more research and interact more with people about these topic choices,” Thao said.

All �� students are eligible to apply for the Bud and Betty Micheels Student Artists-in-Residence program. Selected artists work all academic year toward a two-person exhibit in Furlong Gallery in May and have one piece selected for the permanent collection in the library. Each student receives a $2,000 stipend, up to $1,000 for materials or related expenses as well as an appropriate workspace.

International Night is a cultural expo, free and open to the public. / Office of International Education

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�� . annual International Night, hosted by the Office of International Education and the International Club student organization, is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16. in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. The cultural expo is free and open to the public. It is an opportunity to connect with international students and learn about their countries and cultures.

OIE and the International Club will also host back-to-back presentations on the countries and cultures of Tunisia and Pakistan presented by IREX visiting scholars. The presentations will be from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the MSC Oakwood room.

Events are in conjunction with International Education Week, Monday, Nov. 13, to Friday, Nov. 17, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences.

The Literature Committee's Reading Across Campus will host a concert reading and exhibition of Lady Gregory's "The Rising of the Moon" from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in Harvey Hall Theatre. It is a collaboration between the Literature Committee, University Theatre students and Director Audric Buhr. The concert reading is free and open to the public and will be accompanied by a pop-up exhibit on Lady Gregory prepared by Professor Joan Navarre's students.

Augusta, Lady Gregory, was an Irish writer, playwright and theater manager. Her translations of Irish legends, her peasant comedies and fantasies and her work with the Abbey Theatre played a considerable part in the late 19th-century Irish Literary Renaissance.

The Center for Applied Ethics offers civil discussions and Philosopher Cafes. / Center for Applied Ethics

Lectures & Conversations

�� . Center for Applied Ethics will host a discussion with Pulitzer Prize winner Edward J. Larson on his book “American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Memorial Student Center Ballroom A. Larson will discuss the relationship between liberty and slavery in the birth of the United States and the founding leaders championing liberty while enslaving Black people.

And a discussion, Should We Remove Racist Monuments? will be held virtually in Microsoft Teams from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Debaters will be Travis Timmerman, of Seton Hall University, and Daniel Demetriou, of University of Minnesota, Morris.

“We seem to live in an age where everything is politicized: slavery, racism, abortion, transgenderism, climate change, animal welfare, artificial intelligence, democracy and so on. The center ��. mission is to help advance the discussion by having it in an informed, healthy and enjoyable way. People are yearning for informed and healthy discussions around these issues,” said center Director Xan Bozzo, assistant professor of philosophy.

Wednesday, Nov. 8: Drawing the Line: Does Tolerance Have Limits?
Wednesday, Dec. 13: Back from the Dustbin? The Marxist Critique in the Twenty-First Century

“If you’re interested in helping advance the discussion and learning from others, then you’ll find our programs interesting and rewarding,” Bozzo said.

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Alumni, business leaders, educators to provide insights

�� . Leadership Institute and Center for Applied Ethics are hosting a Pandemic and Ethics Leadership Speaker Series this fall. The series will provide learning, interaction and insights around how the pandemic affected ethics and leadership in all areas of people ��. lives.

The virtual series is offered free because of partial funding from the EDA CARES grant that supports leadership and the pandemic response. Participants must register with the Leadership Institute.

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The first in the series ‘Spectrum’ of Conflict of Interest: When do Your Personal Decisions Impact Your Professional Life? is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.

A �� alumni panel will lead an interactive discussion about the different spectrums of conflict of interest and the ethical implications. Panel members include: Craig Brown, ’19, manager at Craig Clifton Inc.; Josh Hellenbrand, ’20, senior specialist in creative strategies, marketing and communication industry; Shannon Hoyt, ’18, 10 p.m. producer and evening anchor of WQOW TV 18, Eau Claire; and Steve “Shep” Sheppard, ’92, manager – federal advisory recruiting, KPMG.

From 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, the session will be The Supply Chain, the Pandemic and Ethics: How were Industries Affected and How Did They Respond?

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The pandemic created drastic changes in the supply chain around the world. An interactive panel discussion will be held on how the pandemic affected supply chains and the ethical implications of the response. Panelists include: Chris Conard, president of PMI; Mark Hatzenbeller, ’79, senior account executive for WMEP Manufacturing Solutions; Andrew Swanson, �� assistant professor of economics; and Kim Zagorski, �� associate professor of political science.

The final session will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2: Working from Home: What Privacy Issues Arise in Our Remote Workspaces?

A group of panelists will discuss remote work environments, cybersecurity and privacy and the ethics of the home office. Panelists include: Dane Deutsch, �� cyber ethics lecturer; Michelle Gishkowsky, IT program manager for Mayo Clinic; and Cheyne Taylor, ’15, technical writer for REEF Technology.

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Marya Wilson

Research Interests: My research interests include organizational exit, psychological contracts, betrayal and trust in the workplace, emotions in the workplace, and organizational leadership and behavior. Other areas of interest include quality management systems, operations management, supply chain management, and sustainability management.

Full Name: Marya Wilson, Ph.D.

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College: College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Management

Department: School of Management Business Department

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Degree: Ph.D. Human and Organizational Systems

University: Fielding Graduate University

Degree: M.A. Human Development

University: Fielding Graduate University

Degree: M.S. Management Technology

University: University of Wisconsin-Stout

Degree: B.S. Psychology

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Degree: Certified Logistics Associate

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Kate Edenborg

Kate Roberts Edenborg is a professor and the program director for the professional communication and emerging media degree at University of Wisconsin-Stout. She teaches journalism and media courses and also mentors students. Edenborg pursues grants that allow her pay students to intern for non-profit community news outlets and collaborates with community members. She also was previously the faculty advisor for the campus news source, the Stoutonia.

Before she came to ��, Edenborg worked as the patient education communication specialist for Gillette Children ��. Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minnesota. She also worked as an editor and reporter for a variety of publications, including the two metropolitan newspapers (Minnestota Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press) in the Twin Cities. Edenborg was also the assistant news editor for the Wausau (Wis.) Daily Herald.

Her academic research focuses on journalism history with particular emphasis on how people, ideas, and concepts have been represented by images, text, and other symbols in mass media throughout American history. She is also very interested in health communication.

Edenborg is originally from Menomonie and loves reading non-fiction and going to concerts, especially indie/alt-country/retro-type bands and singers.

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College: College of Arts & Human Sciences

Department: English, Philosophy & Communication Studies Department

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B.S. Professional & Technical Communication

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Degree: Ph.D. Mass Communication

University: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Degree: M.A. Mass Communication

University: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Degree: B.A. Communications

University: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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