Campus Events
January
21
Community Event
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program
Quay Hanna presents “The Covert is the Overt"
In 1993, Quay Hanna set out on a mission. After graduating from Bloomsburg University with a degree in English, he left his small town of Strasburg, Pa., to see America. He hopped on a Greyhound bus and began traversing the country. Nine weeks, 37 states, and 12,000 miles later, he got more than an incredible journey and hundreds of stories to tell. As he traveled he was forced to confront his own racist and prejudiced beliefs, making him realize that he had more to offer the world than his lifelong hatred of others. On his return to Strasburg, he had a new objective: to reach out to his subculture- rural, white America—and to challenge racist beliefs as his were challenged on the trip.
Performance by: The Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company
Lutz Hall, Blair Music Center, 7 p.m.
22
Community Event
"Down the Shore:" Boardwalk Empire
Community members and students are invited to a 20-minute presentation followed by open conversation regarding the culture and environment of the Jersey Shore, and dedicated to those struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This session will consider the history of the "Boardwalk Empire" with special attention to the life of Enoch "Nucky" Johnson. David Shapiro, director of IT services and a native of Toms River, N.J., will lead the discussion. A simple pizza lunch will be offered. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
29
Community Event
Sustained Interfaith Dialogue: Race
Community members and students are invited to join a discussion regarding race in relation to a variety of faith communities. Respondents include representatives from local Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim communities. There will also be opportunity for attendees to pose questions or give comments. A simple pizza lunch will be offered. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
February
5
Community Event
"Down the Shore:" The Music of the Jersey Shore
Community members and students are invited to a 20-minute presentation followed by open conversation regarding the culture and environment of the Jersey Shore dedicated to those struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Special attention will be paid to Bruce Springsteen, the E Street Band, and Patty Scialfa. A simple pizza lunch will be offered. Bill Allman, Metz Culinary Management general manager and native of the Jersey Shore, will lead the discussion. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
19
Community Event
"Down the Shore:" The People of the Jersey Shore
Community members and students are invited to a 20-minute presentation followed by open conversation regarding the culture and environment of the Jersey Shore dedicated to those struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This session will consider the contributions of Jon Stewart, Brian Williams, Chris Christie, and others. The event is free and open to the public. A simple pizza lunch will be offered. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
20
Community Event
Agnes O'Donnell Poets and Writers Series: Juan Martinez
Dr. Juan Martinez, LVC assistant professor of English, has had his fiction published in numerous literary journals and anthologies, including "Glimmer Train," "McSweeney’s," "Conjunctions," "Pindeldyboz," NPR’s "Selected Shorts," Norton’s "Suddenly Fiction Latino: Short-Short Stories from the United States and Latin America," and "The Perpetual Engine of Hope: Stories Inspired by Iconic Vegas Photographs." For this event, Martinez will read from his novel "Extended Stay" and his short story "The Lead Singer is Distracting Me." Martinez teaches literature and creative writing at LVC.
Lutz Hall, Blair Music Center, 7 p.m.
26
Community Event
Sustained Interfaith Dialogue: Science
Community members and students are invited to join a discussion regarding science in relation to a variety of faith communities. Respondents include representatives from local Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim communities. There will also be opportunity for attendees to pose questions or give comments. A simple pizza lunch will be offered. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
March
11–16
Community Event
Freedom Week
A series of events and programs sponsored by the student organization Freedom Rings in support of LGBT issues and awareness. A highlight of the week is the hosting of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Allen Theatre for students and community members at 11:59 p.m. on March 16. For more information on the series of events, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 717-867-6235.
12
Community Event
"Down the Shore:" LVC Students on the Jersey Shore
Community members are invited to a student-led session regarding a service trip to the Jersey Shore in support of residents coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The students have just returned from a spring break trip to the storm-ravaged area where they completed various service projects to help rebuild the towns. A simple pizza lunch will be offered free of charge. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
13-20
HAPPINESS Colloquium Event
A Week of Happiness
A number of student groups will celebrate a week of happiness through various activities and presentations. The events are intended to raise awareness of the role that ideas and experiences of happiness play in our lives, and will culminate on March 20, which has been designated by the United Nations as World Happiness Day.
16
Community Event*
"Rocky Horror Picture Show"
Freedom Rings will show "Rocky Horror Picture Show" as the culminating event of this year's Freedom Week, a series of events and programs in support of LGBT issues and awareness.
Allen Theatre, 11:59 p.m.
22
Community Event
Relay for Life
Organized by LVC student organization Colleges Against Cancer, this annual overnight event raises money in support of cancer research. This year's theme is "Wish Upon a Cure."
Register to participate or make a gift by clicking here.
Arnold Sports Center, 3 p.m.–5 a.m.
24
Community Event
Community Easter Egg Hunt
LVC students invite residents of Annville, Cleona, Palmyra, and Lebanon to an LVC Community Easter Egg Hunt on the athletic fields near the Arnold Sports Center. Participants will be divided into different age groups. All hunts will be run at the same time on adjacent fields.
Fields near Arnold Sports Center, 2 p.m.
26
Community Event
Sustained Interfaith Dialogue: Spirituality
Community members and students are invited to join a discussion regarding spirituality in relation to a variety of faith communities. Respondents include representatives from Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim communities. There will also be opportunity for attendees to pose questions or give comments. A simple pizza lunch will be offered. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
April
10
Reading and Book Signing
Agnes O'Donnell Poets and Writers Series: Karen Russell
Karen Russell’s debut novel, “Swamplandia!,” was chosen by The New York Times as one of the “Ten Best Books of 2011” and was long-listed for The Orange Prize. Russell is also the author of the celebrated short story collection “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves.” Her newest novel, “Vampires in the Lemon Grove,” was published in January 2013. The event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the reading.
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center, 7 p.m.
16
Community Event
Sustained Interfaith Dialogue: Making Connections
Community members and students are invited to join a discussion in consideration of topics addressed during dialogues throughout the academic year. Respondents include representatives from Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim communities. There will also be opportunity for attendees to pose questions or give comments. A simple pizza lunch will be offered. To register, call 717-867-6135 or email nsmith@lvc.edu.
Miller Chapel Lobby, 11 a.m.
19–20
Community Event
ValleyFest
Celebrating its 42nd year, this campus-wide music and arts festival for students and the community features games, foods, vendors, concerts, and more. Singer Tyler Hilton from the hit television show "One Tree Hill" will perform at 8 p.m. on April 19 with opening act Dion Roy; rapper and recording artist Sammy Adams will perform at 7 p.m. on April 20. Visit www.lvc.edu/valleyfest for information.