The Valpo Core

Thursday, October 4, 8 pm-9:30 pm in the Union Great Hall

Cast members of MTV’s program The Real World will talk about their experiences on the show and also personal experiences with diversity, conflict resolution, substance abuse, sexual responsibility, morality, spirituality, dealing with grief, the importance of education and responsibility, and the benefits of volunteering - issues relevant to many college students. The audience can ask questions about things they have been dying to know about the show and what really happened behind the scenes.

Sponsored by the Union Board.

This event is approved for Core 5th-hour credit.

A Presentation by Prof. Mark Farmer, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Thursday, October 4, 2007, 8:00 p.m.

Neils Science Center 234

The popular film The Matrix (1999) has some striking similarities to the cave allegory that Plato presents in The Republic, book VII. Prof. Farmer will look at the correspondences between these two, and in the process show how Plato’s allegory still resonates in contemporary film and thought. Come see how these two works fit together!

Sponsored by the Valpo Core Program.

This event is approved for Core 5^th-hour credit.

The Matrix and Plato’s Allegory of the Cave flyer

The Conversations Project presents:

“Living Out Loud (LOL): The Eroding Division of Public and Private Lives” - A Panel Discussion and Community Conversation

Featuring Rev. Jim Wetzstein, Moderator (VU Campus Ministry); Prof. Jennifer Hora (VU Dept. of Political Science); Prof. Aaron Preston (VU Dept. of Philosophy)

Tuesday, October 2, 7 pm in the VU Christopher Center Community Room.

This event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks to follow.

Sponsored by the VU School of Law and the Project on Civic Reflection.

This event is approved for Core 5th-hour credit. 

Living Out Loud Press Release

This event is approved for Core 5th-hour credit:

STUDENT COFFEE HOUR

Fitted Together: Collage Paintings by Sandra Perlow

Artist Sandra Perlow will describe her working methods and sources of inspiration for making her collage paintings.

Wednesday, October 3, 7 pm

Brauer Museum of Art

Refreshments will be served.

The event described below is approved for Core 5th-hour credit. Info comes from L.I.V.E. (Latinos In Valparaiso for Excellence).

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“Stereotypes: Myth or Realities?”
Thursday September, 27, 2007, 8:15-9:15 pm (approximately)
Neils Science Center Room 234

“So what’s wrong with stereotypes? I mean they’re mostly true, right?” If you have ever fallen for this line of reasoning, then this is a forum for you. Just because a set of people embody certain characteristics, is it safe to generalize about all people in the group? And why would one stereotype in the first place? Is it because people are misinformed? Is it because people seek the truth through stereotypying? Or is there another reason altogether? Let us know your answer in this open discussion.

On Tuesday, September 25th, at 7 pm in Alumni Hall, there will be a presentation of several different ways of pursuing writing on the VU campus. Prof. Swanson (Biology/Core) will discuss the first two papers assigned in Core: how these assignments differ from each other, what to think about in the process of revision. Prof. Schuette-Hoffman (English) will explain the option students have to professionally and academically pursue writing. Vickie Chambers will put a face to the Writing Center and also explain the benefits the Writing Center can offer, especially in the composition and compilation of the Core portfolio. And lastly Evan Bryson of The Lighter will explain how students can publish their work in a student publication.

This event is approved for Core 5th-hour credit.

Poet, fiction writer and memoirist Gary Gildner will visit VU and give a reading from his work on Wednesday, September 26th, at 8 pm in the Brauer Museum of Art.

Refreshments will be served, and this event is approved for Core 5th hour credit.

For more information, see:

Wordfest: Gary Gildner

See below for info on an upcoming event that qualifies for Core 5th-hour credit:

On Wednesday, September 26th, VU Law Professor Ed Gaffney will be screening a 30 minute segment from his new film, Holy Land: Common Ground. The segment is about everyday Israelis and Palestinians who are working to bring forgiveness and peace to their homeland. This event is a part of St. Teresa’s Soul Smorgasbord dinner and discussion series, and will be held in their downstairs Cafe Manna dining room. A homecooked meal will be served at 6 pm, and the video and discussion will start at 6:30 pm. This event is free for all students, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Christ College Symposium

with guest speaker

Kevin Palys ‘00,
Independent Filmmaker

Thursday, September 20
6:30 pm
Mueller Hall Refectory

For more information, see: http://www.valpo.edu/christc/SympFall07.htm

This event is approved for Core 5th-hour credit
(Info from: http://www.valpo.edu/theatre/season.htm):

A Phoenix Too Frequent
by Christopher Fry

Zachary Davis, director
Studio Theatre

Friday, October 5 @ 8pm

Saturday, October 6 @ 2pm, 8pm

Sunday, October 7 @ 7pm

In this version of the famous Matron of Nephews, we have a fresh retelling of the story of a pious widow– and her maid–who mourns for the death of her recently deceased husband in the tomb where his bier lies awaiting interment. The maid is not quite so pious, yet both women begin to suffer the pangs of a self-imposed hunger. There are signs that they also are unhappy over the loss of male company, but not until a handsome guard appears does the widow begin regretting her noble experiment in withdrawing from the world. The guard is invited to keep the ladies company, and he in turn invites them to partake of his food. Before long the widow is eager to forget her pious devotions and shows indications of returning speedily to a worldly and pleasant life which she had too soon decided to give up.

For ticket information, call the VUCA Box Office: 219-464-5162