2005 Calendar | 2006 Calendar

2005

Ongoing

“Thinking Appalachia: People, History, Landscape” – An ongoing exhibit in the Appalachian Center Gallery in the Bruce-Trades Building.

Fall, 2005

"Worship in Danforth Chapel" – A new book written by the former director of the Campus Christian Center, Dr. Lee Morris. Set for Fall release. (No publication date is set as of October 11.)

Lecture Series – Featuring Michelle Tooley, Lilly Professor of Religion, speaking on social justice. Lilly Peace Lecture Series. Four lectures, with lunch served in the Fireside room at noon on these dates:

• 10/13 - A Material Theology of Abundance and Wealth presented by
  Michelle Tooley
• 11/10 - A Material Theology of Poverty and Justice presented by Michelle
  Tooley
• 11/17 - Trade Justice: Living Faithfully in a Global Economy presented by
  Michelle - Tooley and W. Gyude Moore
• 12/8 - Eco-Justice: Living Faithfully in a Global Economy presented by
  Michelle Tooley
  

Guided Tour of Historic Black Berea – Highlighting 1866 to present.
Guided tours of Historic Black Berea.

• Contact Black Cultural Center to schedule tours.

Sept. through August, 2006

“Pizza, People & Perseverance”: A Social History of Eating in Berea” – Exhibit in the Frost Building Foyer.

Sept. through Mar.

“My own Vision was Enriched:” Eleanor Frost’s 1914 trip through Appalachia – Exhibit in the Hutchins Library.

Sept. 15-Oct. 31

"Berea College Theatre in the Tabernacle" – Exhibit by the Department of English, Theatre, and Speech Communication in the Jelkyl Building.

Oct. 13

Founders Day Convocation – Honoring the John G. Fee descendant families, at 3 p.m., in Phelps Stokes Chapel. Black Music Ensemble will perform. Event open to all.

Oct. 15- Nov. 21

"Histories of Fee, Berea, and Camp Nelson: A Celebration" – Exhibit in the Draper Building.

Oct. 18

Mountain Day Eve Concert – Featuring the Berea College Wind and Jazz Ensembles in The Commons, in the Woods-Penniman Building at 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 19

Mountain Day – Bringing back some of the classic mountain day activities and ‘old timey’ contests.

Oct. 20

"Peace Building" – The Robbins Peace and Brotherhood Convocation Lecture – Featuring Dr. Jayne Docherty, 3 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel. This event is open to the public.

Oct. 21-23

"Engaging Our World"- Southern US Global Leadership Conference – Sponsored by the International Center. Contact William Gyude Moore for more information.

Oct. 27

"Appalachian Tunes: Traditional and Contemporary" – The Dirk Powell Band – Convocation – Bluegrass music at 8 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel. A Stephenson Memorial Concert.

Oct. 28-30

Celebration of Traditional Music – On Friday evening: open mic/jam session. Saturday features instrumental workshops, a symposium, square dance and Concert of Festival Musicians. Sunday morning: Gospel Sing at Union Church. Featured at the Festival are John Harrod and the Kentucky Wild Horse band.

Oct. 29

An Evening Concert of Festival Music – Part of the Celebration of Traditional Music. 7:30 in Gray Auditorium and open to all. Sponsored by the Appalachian Center.

Nov. through August

“Skittles at Berea and Beyond” – Exhibit in the Woods-Penn Commons.

Nov. 1-Jan. 4

"Berea College Theatre in the Phoenix" – Exhibit in the Jelkyl Building.

Nov. 3

"Diversity in Spirituality – Implications for Wellness" Convocation – bell hooks and Daya Singh Sandhu. Sponsored by the Campus Christian Center or College Counseling and Psychological Services.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND
NOVEMBER 4 THROUGH 6

Nov. 4

Jazz Concert – A homecoming concert in the Alumni Building, starting at 5 p.m.

Nov. 4

Black Student Union Scholarship Pageant – in Phelps Stokes Chapel at 7 p.m.

Nov. 4-6

Exhibit Opening and Tea – Nursing Department – Hafer-Gibson Nursing Building.

Nov. 5

Homecoming Parade – A processional tribute to Berea College’s 150 years of interracial, coeducational education. 11 a.m. to noon.

Nov. 5

Black Music Ensemble Homecoming Concert – In Union Church at 1 p.m. In celebration of Berea’s 150th, BME will take a look back as it goes forward highlighting music from the era of the first Black Ensemble from the 1970s as well as sharing music of today. There will be a guest appearance and performance by some of the Ensemble’s earliest and founding members. Reception will follow in the Baird Lounge.

SESQUICENTENNIAL CARNIVAL FOR ALL! CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF LEARNING, LABOR, AND SERVICE ON THE QUAD. FUN, FOOD, AND GAMES IN A CARNIVAL SETTING. RAIN SITE: SMALL SEABURY GYM.

Nov. 5

9th Annual Alumni Lecture and the 9th Annual Career Panel and Discussion – Mathematics Department. The Panel and discussion will feature alumni who will discuss their careers with students interested in math, computer science, or related fields. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., in the Draper Building.

Nov. 5

A.A. Burleigh Monologue – A one-man show featuring Berea graduate Hasan Davis portraying Angus A. Burleigh, early African-American graduate (1875) of Berea College. Gray Auditorium, Presser Hall.

Nov. 5

International Alumni Dinner – The International Center will feature a multi-media presentation on the history of Berea College’s commitment to international education. This dinner will be held in conjunction with homecoming from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Commons in Woods Penniman and hosted by the Cosmo Club.

Nov. 7

Tukule Tusome Lecture/Lunch Series – In the Commons, Woods-Penniman Building at noon. This noontime lecture series focuses on the experience of Africans in the Diaspora. Program is in conjunction with African and African/American Studies. Lunch is served.

Nov. 12

Berea College Concert Choir Fall Concert – At 8 p.m. and again on Nov. 13 at 3 p.m. in Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall.

Nov. 16-30

"Historic Photos and Narrative" – Exhibit at the International Center in the Woods-Penniman Building.

Nov. 15

Berea College’s Wind, Chamber Wind, and Jazz Ensemble Concert – At 8 p.m. in Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall.

Dec. through Aug. 2007

“Berea College Crafts, Over 100 Years in the Making.” – Exhibit at the Kentucky Artisans Center

Dec. 1

"Bach, Beatles, Bluegrass, and a Bit of Christmas Too" Convocation – The Nashville Mandolin Ensemble at 8 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel.

Dec. 2

“Berea College’s Historic Crafts Industry Exhibit” – Exhibit and opening
reception at the Log House Gallery.

Dec. 4

"A Celebration of Christmas Music" – A concert featuring Berea College’s Music Department, at Union Church, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 11

Women’s Chorus and Recorder Ensemble – Performance at 7 p.m. in Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall.

Dec. 20

"Christmas Music on the Carillon" – At 8 p.m. on the Draper Quadrangle.

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2006

Jan. 3

Short Term begins.

Jan., 2006

The Black Cultural Center, African/African-American Studies program and other campus departments will observe the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a series of events, activities, and dialogues throughout the month of January. Dates, times, and locations to be announced.

Jan., 2006

"Berea College: An Illustrated History" – Book release. A new and comprehensive history written by Berea College graduate and Special Collections archivist Shannon Wilson. Published by the University of Kentucky Press and available for purchase through the College Bookstore.

Spring

"The History of Berea College’s African American Student Athletes" – Exhibit in Seabury Building foyer.

Spring

"From Wagons to the Web" – A visual history documenting the Berea College Library’s work over the years in Hutchins Library.

Jan. 5-Feb. 28

"The Building of Berea College’s First Purpose-Built Theatre: The Jelkyl Drama Center" – Exhibit in the Jelkyl Building.

Jan. 16

"It Is Not Enough to Know, One Must Act to Humanize the World” Dr. Molefi K. Asante – Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Convocation – In Phelps Stokes Chapel at 3 p.m.

Feb. 2

A.A. Burleigh Monologue – Convocation – A one-man show featuring Berea graduate Hasan Davis portraying Angus A. Burleigh, early African-American graduate (1875) of Berea College. In Phelps Stokes Chapel at 3 p.m.

Feb. 9

Carter G. Woodson Memorial Convocation, “Listening to the Voices of Our Sisters: Her Presence is Everywhere.” 3 p.m., Phelps Stokes Chapel, Dr. Mary Frances Howard-Hamilton featured speaker

Feb., 2006

Black History Month Worship Services – Thursdays in February in the Danforth Chapel at noon.

Feb., 2006

Black History Month observed – During February, on Tuesdays at noon in Danforth Chapel emphasizing African-American history and worship.

Feb. 13

Tukule Tusome Lecture/Lunch Series – In the Commons, Woods-Penniman Building at noon.

Feb. 18

Black Cultural Center Unity Banquet.

Mar. 31 through May 12

"The Great Commitments Relay"

Mar., 2006

Women’s History Month – Worship Service each Tuesday in the Danforth Chapel at noon.

Mar. 2

"Women in Music: Five Women of Bluegrass” – Convocation by Reel World String Band at 3 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel. Presented as part of the activities sponsored this month by the Womens History Month committee. “Reel World String Band - with the energy of old time dance music, the tight vocal harmonies of Bluegrass singing, and lyrics that reflect the politics of the changing South, The Reel World String Band has played at folk festivals, benefit concerts, and on picket lines for more that a quarter-century.

Mar. 5

Faculty Organ Recital – By John Courter in Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall at 3 p.m.

Mar. 6

Tukule Tusome Lecture/Lunch Series – In the Commons, Woods-Penniman Building at noon.

Mar. 14

Emphasis on Peace and Brotherhood – During the spring semester, under the auspices of the Robbins Peace and Brotherhood Lectureship, worship services at noon in Danforth Chapel.

Mar. 16

"On the Far Side of Revenge: Just Peace" – Robbins Peace and Brotherhood convocation by Ken Sehested, 3 p.m., Phelps Stokes Chapel. Sponsored by the Campus Christian Center: Ken Sehested is a longtime Christian peace activist who paints a picture of incremental steps toward peace found within the Christian and Muslim traditions, drawing on his many experiences with people seeking peace in conflict areas.

Mar. 30

"The Daily Planet: A Journalist’s Search for Sustainability from the Amazon to the Arctic" Eco-convocation – With Andrew Revkin, New York Times writer and environmental reporter, at 3 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel. Revkin is a prize-winning author and environmental reporter for the NYT. Andrew Revkin describes his quarter-century quest for evidence that people can balance the human enterprise with the planet’s limits. His talk addresses environmental issues and the media and the obstacles to effective public discourse about the environment. This event is part of Berea College’s “Year of the Ecovillage.”

Apr. 10

Tukule Tusome Lecture/Lunch Series – In the Commons, Woods-Penniman Building at noon.

Apr. 11

"Berea College’s Folk Dance History – A convocation performance by the Berea College Country Dancers at 8 p.m. in the Seabury gym.

Apr. 25

Labor Day Band Concert – In the Commons in Woods-Penniman Building at 7 p.m.

Apr. 27

"Shared Inspirations" – At 7:30 p.m. A community-sponsored reading.

Apr. 27

Annual Service Convocation: "Strengthening Community Partnerships" – Featuring speaker Nadinne Cruz, at 3 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Chapel.

Apr. 30

Black Music Ensemble Spring Concert – At 8 p.m. in Union Church.

May 7

Concert Choir Spring Concert – At 3 p.m. in Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall.

May 9

Wind, Chamber Wind, and Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert – At 8 p.m. in Gray Auditorium in Presser Hall.

May 21

Baccalaureate and Commencement Services

Jun. 2-4

Navy V-12 Reunion

Jun. 9-11

Summer Reunion

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