MSUM juried film exhibition Dec. 11

The MSUM Film Studies Department will hold the 2009 Juried Film Exhibition on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in Weld Hall Glasrud Auditorium.The exhibition will showcase the best student work from the fall semester, as chosen by a panel of judges. The jury will be choosing work from the semester’s production classes, which include Film 172: Video Production, Film 284: Beginning Filmmaking, Film 384: Techniques of Directing, Film 484: Intermediate Filmmaking, and Film 485: Advanced Filmmaking. Click headline for more information.

An Acoustical Afternoon…Tammaro reading and book signing

On Sunday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m. Zandbroz Variety in Fargo will host Thom Tammaro, English Department and MFA program, to read from his new collection of poems, 31 Mornings in December, a series of Zen-like meditations written each day during the month of December. Joining Tammaro will be guitarist and vocalist Terry Ruud and vocalist Crystal Jensen for an afternoon of acoustical music and songs about the wintry month of December. Click headline to read more.

Kenyon Williams performs as featured soloist/arranger this Holiday Season

Dr. Kenyon Williams, Associate Professor of Percussion, will be participating in two outstanding holiday events as a featured performer and composer this Christmas season. As Principle Percussionist with the Fargo Moorhead Symphony, he will be performing as a featured xylophone soloist for the “Holiday Pops” Christmas Concert at the Fargo Theatre on Thurs. Dec. 17th and Sat. Dec. 19th. He will also be performing with the Bethel Evangelical Free Church’s production of “Christmas in the Red,” an all-original musical written by MSUM adjunct Communications faculty member Ginger Williams and featuring MSUM vocal performance major Ian Laluhm and theatre arts major James Stinsman as lead performers on Thursday Dec. 10th through Saturday Dec. 12th at Bethel Church. Click headline to read more.

An Evening of Two One-Acts Dec. 4 & 5

“How Will You Know Us Now, Or Anytime?” is from Richard Paul Klein, MSUM’s award-winning student playwright. He scores another hit when secrets are revealed that will test personal beliefs and family pride. Anton Chekov’s “The Proposal” explores courtship in this satirical comedy. Can love conquer all, or is love a fuse just waiting to be lit? Click headline for Dec. 4 & 5 showtimes.

Register now for retirement recognition luncheon

There’s still time to register for the University’ recognition of retirees….but sooner than later would really help for luncheon planning. The fall event will be held on Tuesday, December 15 in the CMU Ballroom. There will be a light luncheon starting at 11:30am with the program at 12:15pm. We’re honoring retirees from late May thru early January. Click headline for details and to register.