Humanities and Social Sciences Events
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Apr 2Senior Show 1 Exhibiting April 1 - 12 Reception: Tuesday, April 2, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Apr 4Melissa Febos is the author of four books, including the nationally bestselling essay collection, GIRLHOOD, which was a LAMBDA Literary Award finalist, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, and named a notable book of 2021 by NPR, Time, The Washington Post, and others. She is the recipient ...
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Apr 4Melissa Febos is the author of four books, including the nationally bestselling essay collection, GIRLHOOD, which was a LAMBDA Literary Award finalist, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, and named a notable book of 2021 by NPR, Time, The Washington Post, and others. She is the recipient ...
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Apr 4Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 4
Melissa Febos, Reading with Andreas Winner Nathan Larson: Good Thunder Reading Series
Melissa Febos is the author of four books, including the nationally bestselling essay collection, GIRLHOOD, which was a LAMBDA Literary Award finalist, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism, and named a notable book of 2021 by NPR, Time, The Washington Post, and others. She is the recipient ... -
Apr 5Last August, Professor Emeritus William E. Lass passed away. To celebrate his life and commitment to the history of Minnesota, the History Program, University Archives & the Southern Minnesota Historical Center, and Library Services at Minnesota State Mankato are hosting the William E. Lass Minnesota History Symposium on Friday, April ...
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Apr 5Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 6Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 6
Performance Series: The Lost Walleye Orchestra with Stacy K Band
The Lost Walleye Orchestra plays a mix of good-time, Americana, folk, and original music. The lineup of well-seasoned players has been playing together since 1986. The members have over 150 years of combined professional performing experience. Independent Minnesota based singer-songwriter Stacy K performs adventurous roots rock that puts everything on the ... -
Apr 8Available: April 8 - April 12
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Apr 8PanLingua is an undergraduate student conference that celebrates and showcases languages and cultures. Students will present their research, posters or creative work in the target language in any of the following disciplines: Literature History Linguistics Translation Archaeology/Anthropology Visual & Performing Arts Cultural & Ethnic Studies Travel Abroad Andreas Guest Speaker: Dr. Viorica Marian The Power of Language: Consequences of Bilingualism ...
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Apr 9
The Power of Language: Consequences of Bilingualism for Individuals and Society
Bilingualism and multilingualism have profound consequences for individuals and societies. Learning a second, third, or more languages changes not only how we use language, but also how we perceive the world, what we remember, how we learn, our creativity, decision making, and identity. This event is free and open to the ... -
Apr 11About The Conference The Southern Minnesota Conference on Psychology is an annual conference hosted by the Department of Psychology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The goal of the conference is to promote psychology and highlight student research from a variety of disciplines within the field of psychology. The conference is intended ...
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Apr 11Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 12Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 13Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 13Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 14Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Apr. 4-6 & 11-14, 2024 Made possible by Community Bank Mankato and Jones Law Office From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria ...
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Apr 15About this event Please join us for our annual Nationals Showcase event on Monday, April 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served! We are proud to be showcasing debaters who advanced to finals at our MCFA State Tournament, as well as Individual Events who competed at ...
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Apr 16The Chamber Singers and the University Gospel Group will perform in concert on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts, 320 Maywood Ave. The Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Elisabeth Cherland, will perform a musical set ...
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Apr 17By Bruce JonesApr. 17-20, 2024 Is it a play about two actors starring in a spy series? Or a play about two spies infiltrating a crime family? Or a play about two overanxious criminals role-playing as actors? Turns out it’s all three, as reality shifts frequently in this hilarious, fast-moving comedy. ...
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Apr 18Available: April 18 - May 2 Reception: Thursday, April 18Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Symposium: April 18, 2024
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Apr 18Senior Show 2 Exhibiting April 18 - May 2 Reception: Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
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Apr 18By Bruce JonesApr. 17-20, 2024 Is it a play about two actors starring in a spy series? Or a play about two spies infiltrating a crime family? Or a play about two overanxious criminals role-playing as actors? Turns out it’s all three, as reality shifts frequently in this hilarious, fast-moving comedy. ...
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Apr 19By Bruce JonesApr. 17-20, 2024 Is it a play about two actors starring in a spy series? Or a play about two spies infiltrating a crime family? Or a play about two overanxious criminals role-playing as actors? Turns out it’s all three, as reality shifts frequently in this hilarious, fast-moving comedy. ...
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Apr 19Andy Martin’s technique and virtuosity has established him as an in-demand musician on the Los Angeles music scene. He has appeared at many colleges and universities throughout the country as a guest artist and clinician. A world-class jazz musician, Martin is featured as leader or co-leader on twelve albums. These ...
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Apr 20
Performance Series: Erik Koskinen Band with Luke Leblanc Band
Real-phonic Records artist Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own. Influenced by roots music of the Americas and the world, the rhythmic integrity and musical tone are as important as the lyrical content and the artistic ... -
Apr 20By Bruce JonesApr. 17-20, 2024 Is it a play about two actors starring in a spy series? Or a play about two spies infiltrating a crime family? Or a play about two overanxious criminals role-playing as actors? Turns out it’s all three, as reality shifts frequently in this hilarious, fast-moving comedy. ...
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Apr 21The University Contemporary Vocal groups will perform on Sunday, April 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts, 320 Maywood Ave. The Maverick Fusion and Vocal Precision a cappella vocal groups are co-directed by Douglas Snapp and Stephanie Thorpe. The Maverick ...
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Apr 24The annual Film and Media Studies Student Showcase, hosted by FMS alum Kevin Sullivan ('17) will take place April 24 at 5 p.m. Join us to screen a selection of film and video works from various Film and Media production classes from the 2023-2024 academic year, as well as hear from ...
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Apr 25Peter Singer's ground-breaking book, Animal Liberation, was first published in 1975. In this talk, Singer will summarize the key ideas, including the ethics on which the book is based, and ask what progress we have made, if any, since then. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. Join on Zoom (regisration required) ...
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Apr 25Closing the season with a grand finale, this spectacular collaboration between the dance, theater, and music programs will be an epic production of Carl Orff’s iconic choral masterpiece. Combining powerful music, captivating choreography, and stunning visuals, this production will venture through 24 movements of medieval poetry and highlight the work ...
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Apr 26Closing the season with a grand finale, this spectacular collaboration between the dance, theater, and music programs will be an epic production of Carl Orff’s iconic choral masterpiece. Combining powerful music, captivating choreography, and stunning visuals, this production will venture through 24 movements of medieval poetry and highlight the work ...
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Apr 27Closing the season with a grand finale, this spectacular collaboration between the dance, theater, and music programs will be an epic production of Carl Orff’s iconic choral masterpiece. Combining powerful music, captivating choreography, and stunning visuals, this production will venture through 24 movements of medieval poetry and highlight the work ...