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Academics: Academic Forum
Chowan Academic Forum
A Celebration of the Intellectual and Artistic Life of Chowan University
April 8-21, 2011
The Chowan University Academic Forum is a celebration of the intellectual and artistic life at the University. This year, the annual forum opens with the Senior Art Exhibition and Reception on Friday, April 8, 2011 and concludes on Wednesday, April 21, 2011, with the Awards Day Convocation. Please scroll down to see the entire 2011 Academic Forum event schedule or click here for the full schedule as a printable PDF.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Senior Art Exhibition
Sponsored by the Department of Visual Art
Opening Reception and Exhibit – April 8, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm - Green Hall
Open Gallery - April 4-May 7, 10:00 am-5:00 pm - Green Hall
As part of the graduation requirements for art majors at Chowan University, seniors display culminating bodies of work that highlight their artistic achievements. Artworks are juried for inclusion by professors. Senior art exhibitions include a great variety of styles and media, focusing on different art disciplines and personal aesthetics.
This year's exhibiting seniors are Megan Bass and Jennifer Baugham. Both are pursuing B.S. in Studio Art degrees with concentrations in Painting.
Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 17, 2011
Spring Play – “Fracturing” by Deanna Neil
Sponsored by Theatre@Chowan
Friday, April 15, 7:00 pm – Turner Auditorium
Saturday, April 16, 7:00 pm – Turner Auditorium
Sunday, April 17, 2:30 pm – Turner Auditorium
"An inconvenient truth threatens to tear apart a family and a small town." --nytheatre.com
Friday, April 15 - Monday, April 18, 2011
Talking About a Revolution: 7th Annual
Interdisciplinary Symposium
Sponsored by the Department of History and the Office of the Provost
Monday, April 18, 9:00 am-3:00 pm – Camp Hall
Join the Chowan University community as we celebrate the academic work of Chowan Faculty and Staff members, who will present papers on a variety of topics.
Click here for a PDF file of the entire day’s schedule.
Keynote Address
“Revolution or Civil War: The Meaning of Benjamin Franklin's
War for Independence”
Dr. Sheila L. Skemp
The Clare Leslie Marquette Professor of American History
University of Mississippi
11:00 am – Turner Auditorium
Internal Landscapes: Readings of Creative Nonfiction
by Chowan Students and Faculty
Sponsored by the Creative Writing Club
Chowan University Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra
Sponsored by the Department of Music
Monday, April 18, 7:30 pm – Turner Auditorium
Under the direction of Dr. Gregory Parker, the Chowan University Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra will present a concert of revolutionary music featuring the Mass in Time of War by Joseph Haydn and The Testament of Freedom by Randall Thompson. Admission is free and the doors will open for seating at 7:00 pm.
Haydn composed the Mass in Time of War in 1796 as Napoleon was leading French troops in an invasion of Austria. This setting, also known as the "Paukenmesse" (Timpani Mass) because of the significant role that the timpani play in the work, becomes a prayer for victory over the French through the incorporation of timpani and trumpets in the normally tranquil Agnus Dei.
Although just 24 minutes in length, The Testament of Freedom has become an iconic musical expression of American patriotism. Randall Thompson composed the piece in honor of the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth. The piece, featuring texts taken from Jefferson's writings, was premeired by the University of Virginia Glee Club on April 13, 1943 with Thompson accompanying at the piano. Its popularity led him to produce an SATB version and an orchestration of the work, which is the one that will be performed on this program.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Chowan University Undergraduate
Research Conference (CUURC)
Sponsored by Alpha Chi and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Chowan University Undergraduate Research Conference (CUURC)
Sponsored by Alpha Chi and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
8:00 am-3:00 pm – various campus locations
Chowan University students take the stage as they present the results of original research in a variety of disciplines. Click here for a PDF file of the entire day’s schedule.
CUURC Banquet
The Chowan Room – 12:00
For reservations call Syble Shellito (398-6365) by April 12
Cost: $10.00 (for non-participants)
CCURC Banquet Keynote Address
"The Merits and Deficiencies of Biography as a Historical Form"
Dr. Sheila L. Skemp
The Chowan University Creative Writers' Reading
Sponsored by the Creative Writing Club
7:00 pm - Green Hall
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Awards Day Convocation
11:00am - Turner Auditorium
In this end-of-the semester celebration, we recognize the best and brightest among Chowan University students and faculty members.
Keynote Address
“Shine On”
Dr. Linda Miles
Dean of the School of Business
Professor of Finance
Chowan University
