Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 class of inductees to the Minnesota Science and Technology Hall of Fame. The nomination criteria, on-line form, and information on the selection process are posted at http://msthalloffame.org/form.htm Click headline for details.
MSUM Jazz groups had a successful trip to the 2010 Eau Jazz Festival this past weekend taking four out of seven awards possible. MSUM Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Allen Carter, received third place; Tri-College Combo II, under the direction of Simon Rowe, received second place; Tri-College Combo I, under the direction of Nick Fryer, received first place and an award for “Best Soloist” going to Chris Schuster (NDSU). Don’t miss the now award-winning MSUM Jazz Ensemble this Thursday, April 22 with Jazz Trumpeter Marvin Stamm at 7:30 p.m. in the Hansen Theatre.
Rodgers & Hammerstein silent auction runs through April 20. If you want to make sure you don’t get outbid by those attending the April 20 Rodgers & Hammerstein celebration, make a “Carousel” bid, and the item is yours, guaranteed! Or come to the concert and bid before the show or during intermission! The Rodgers & Hammerstein musical celebration is Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hansen Theatre. http://news.mnstate.edu/2010/04/rodgers-hammerstein-silent-auction-april-19-20/
MSUM’s fifth annual Earth Day Celebration is Thursday, April 22 from 1-5 p.m. on the campus mall. There will be local vendors, informational tables, food, music and much more! Music will be provided by Werewolf Barmitsvah; Classical Chill; Inside Out Strings; and O’FOSHO. Take a break, enjoy the nice weather, and come support Earth Day! Earth Day 2010 is sponsored and funded by NEED, Dragon Entertainment Group, SCIC, and MEISA.
The English Department, McGrath Visiting Writers Series and the Film Studies Department announce a special performance of Joan Didion’s play—adapted from her memoir—The Year of Magical Thinking, presented by Theatre B and featuring Mary Cochran, Thursday, April 22 from 4:30-6 p.m. in Weld Hall Auditorium. It’s free and open to all students, faculty and staff. Click headline for details.