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.


HAPPINESS Colloquium Film*
“Jiro Dreams of Sushi” (2011)
This documentary follows the life of 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono as he works in his world-famous restaurant located in the basement of a Tokyo office building. Jiro’s inspiring story shows his relationship with his son who will eventually take over the business and his mission to produce the perfect piece of sushi.
Allen Theatre, 5:30 p.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.

13
Coffeehouse Performance
Nick Cove '15 and Chris Dunlap '15
MJ's Coffeehouse, 9:30–11 p.m.


14
HAPPINESS Colloquium Event
LVC Dance Team, “Dance Team Showcase”
The LVC Dance Team will showcase its enthusiasm and love for dance to illustrate how performance brings joy and happiness to themselves and others.
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center, 7 p.m.



15
Performing Arts
Comedian M. Dickson
M. Dickson doesn't like the word "pessimist"—she prefers to think of herself as a "jaded optimist." In her words, "The glass is still half empty but the juice is friggin' delicious." A regular on MTV's "FNMTV Premieres," Dickson has also been seen on CBS Sunday Morning, Comcast on Demand, and Women's Entertainment Television.
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center, 9 p.m.


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.


20
HAPPINESS Colloquium Presentation
"Maxims or Myths: 6 Ideas about How to Increase Happiness in Daily Life"
  Harvard Medical School psychologist Nancy Etcoff considers a half dozen common ideas (from daily habits to larger decisions) and discusses whether evidence from positive psychology and other sciences confirms or denies their importance in your happiness and well-being. She will focus on habits and decisions most relevant to a college population, including such topics as: Does it make a difference which dorm you live in? Or is self-esteem always a good thing?
Zimmerman Recital Hall, Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery, 5 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.


23
Performing Arts
“Vagina Monologues”*
Lebanon Valley College will present Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues,” a series of monologues promoting female empowerment and eradicating violence against women. The show has been performed in more than 130 countries and translated into 45 languages. The play has won a series of awards for playwriting, solo performances, and theater. Tickets are free for LVC students; $5 for non-LVC students; and $10 for the general public. Proceeds will go to local and national organizations dedicated to eradicating violence against women.
Leedy Theater, Mund College Center, 2 and 7 p.m.


24
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.


HAPPINESS Colloquium Film*
“Proceed and Be Bold” (2008)*
This documentary film tells the story of Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., an internationally-recognized printing press artist who found his calling by creating chipboard posters. His socially, politically, and racially charged works of art launch discussions exploring the meaning of his art, the monetary and intrinsic values of art, and the true meaning behind the American Dream.
Allen Theatre, 5:30 p.m.

Concert
Marie-Aline Cadieux, cello
Dr. Marie-Aline Cadieux, Lebanon Valley College adjunct instructor of music, will perform selected pieces.
Zimmerman Recital Hall, Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery, 7:30 p.m.


27
Concert
Spenser Prichard '14, piano and Kandice Tanner '14, percussion
Lutz Hall, Blair Music Center, 7:30 p.m.