FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP WEEK
APRIL 19 – 23, 2010

In conjunction with the Spring Faculty Convocation 2010, the University Libraries with the support of the Friends of Libraries are celebrating faculty scholarship, showcasing the excellent books, articles, CDs, films, art and other works produced by University of Memphis faculty during 2009.  The public is cordially invited to attend all of the events of the week.  Parking is available in the Innovation Drive parking garage, 340 Innovation Drive and in the Zach Curlin garage, 505  Zach Curlin Street.

Sponsored by the University Libraries with the Support of the Friends of Libraries

All are free events open to the public unless noted.

For more information about Convocation events, visit: www.memphis.edu/convocation

FSW EVENTS CALENDAR

April 16 - 22
Dreamers. Thinkers. Doers.
Nine short films on research and scholarly activity by University of Memphis’ faculty and students.
McWherter Library Rotunda

April 16 - 22
Faculty Scholarship Display
Displays of scholarly and creative work of University faculty
McWherter Library Rotunda

April 15-17 and 22-24, 8:00 pm
Dark of the Moon by Howard Richardson and William Berney
Based on an Appalachian folk song about Barbara Allen, this folk tale transports us to the Smokey Mountains where the boundaries between fantasy and reality blur.  Call 678-2576 for tickets.
U of M Mainstage – Theatre and Communications Building – 3745 Central Ave.

April 19, 2010, 7:30 pm
Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Faculty Jazz Players
Memphis Drum Shop – 878 South Cooper St.
Admission is Free.

April 20, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
“Intelligent Tutoring Systems to Improve Literacy Skills”
Ned  McWherter Library – RM 225
Presentation by Dr. Danielle McNamara, Professor, Psychology,
University of Memphis apropos of Faculty Scholarship Week 2010.

April 22, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
 “In Pursuit of Our History”
Ned McWherter Library – RM 225
Presentation by Dr. Charles Crawford, Professor, History and Director, Oral History Research Office, University of Memphis apropos of Faculty Scholarship Week 2010.

April 23, 1:45 – 4:30 pm
23rd Annual U of M Faculty Convocation and Public Dedication
Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
One North Front Street

1:45 pm – Processional
2:00 pm – Building Dedication
2:15 pm – Convocation Ceremony
3:30 pm – Reception

Open House and Building Tours
www.memphis.edu/convocation

April 23, 2010,  5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Opening Reception of MFA Thesis Exhibition
Featuring work by spring 2010 MFA candidates, Eric Bork, Jason Miller, Denice Rhodes, Raleigh Rodger, and Ryan Vanderley.
Art Museum at University of Memphis - 142 Communications FA Building

April 23, 2010, 7:30 pm
The Medium and The Old Maid and the Thief
U of M Opera
Harris Concert Hall
$10 General Admission, $7 Non- U of M Students and Seniors, and free to U of M students, faculty and staff with ID.