Convocations

All full-time students who are enrolled at Centre for the full academic year are required to earn a total of 12 convocation credits. To receive convocation credit, students must have their ID card swiped, be seated before the program begins, remain present throughout the full program, and swipe their own ID card immediately following the event. For the entire convocation policy, refer to the Student Handbook. For up-to-date changes in the Convocation Calendar please see Notesworthy on-line. Students may access their convocation attendance record at anytime through centrenet. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Mary Gulley at 238-5223 or at gulley@Centre.edu. Events that have an admission charge to the public are marked with an asterisk.*

September 10, 8:00 p.m., Weisiger Theatre
*The Winter’s Tale
Hosted by the Centre College Drama Department, the Cambridge University American Shakespeare Tour (C.A.S.T) presents Shakespeare’s play. This unique production will emphasize the “fantastical aspects” of the play with eight actors and a selection of rag dolls to portray twenty characters.

September 17, 7:30 p.m., Young 101
What are the Constitutional limits of Presidential power in the post-9/11 world?
Judge Peggy Patterson, Centre College Board of Trustee member and US District Court judge for the Eastern District of KY, will discuss the changes in Presidential power since the bombings on September 11, 2001.

September 24, 7:30 p.m., Weisiger Theatre
The Exodus in Light of Recent Archaeological Excavations in Sinai
Dr. James K. Hoffmeier, an Egyptologist and Biblical Scholar, and his team have uncovered parts of Egypt’s eastern defense system that was referenced in the book of Exodus.

October 4, 7:30 p.m., Weisiger Theatre
We’ll Be Glad to Take Your Questions
A panel of Centre students will discuss coming-out, anti GLBT bias, and related issues. Audience members are encouraged to come with questions to ask and an open mind to learn.

October 5, 7:00 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
A Day Without a Mexican (film)
A comedic satire examining the economic, political and social implications when the Mexican population of California disappears.

October 22, 8:00 p.m., Newlin Hall
*Bavarian Philharmonic Orchestra
Comprised of musicians from Germany’s leading orchestras, The Bavarian Philharmonic has achieved a reputation as one of Europe’s elite symphonic ensembles. The orchestra is joined by Orion Weiss, the extraordinary young pianist wowing audiences around the world.

October 24, 7:30 p.m., Young 101
A Soldier’s Stress
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Michael Sallah, talks about why soldiers break down, lose control, and commit atrocities. Not an anti-military program, but one showing how chain of command processes affect soldiers’ performance.

October 29, 8:00 p.m., Newlin Hall
*David Briggs, Organ
One of the foremost concert organists of his generation, David Briggs never fails to captivate. He is here just in time to get you in the Halloween mood with his accompaniment to The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Lon Chaney’s 1923 thriller.

October 30, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
In Search of King Solomon’s Ring: Studies on the Cognitive and Communicative Abilities in Grey Parrots
Probably best known for her research in animal cognition and communication, Irene Pepperberg will discuss her training methods for shaping child autistic behavior and a variety of topics related to her work with her African grey parrot, Alex.

November 1, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
Valuing Nature: A Conservation Tool that Works
Mike Andrews, ’70, Senior Executive with The Nature Conservancy, discusses how our understanding of economic, cultural, and spiritual values of nature influences the drive to conserve nature and its constituent biodiversity.

November 1, 8:00 p.m., Newlin Hall
*Ballet Folklórico de Mexico
This legendary ensemble is recognized throughout the world as one of the greatest of all folk dance companies. The stirring music, thrilling dance, and lavish costumes will transport you on a thrilling journey through the magical realm of Mexico.

*November 5, 8:00 p.m., Newlin Hall
Thomas Mapfumo
Known as “The Lion of Zimbabwe”, Mapfumo is a world-renowned performer, blending his original style of chimurenga African music traditional and his important historical role in the Zimbabwean Liberation Wars against colonial occupation.

November 7, 7:30 p.m., Newlin Hall
Disagreeing on Everything: A Debate on Attaining Peace in the Mideast
Emmy-award winning filmmaker and Islam specialist, Anisa Mehdi and Michael Lame, international management consultant, demonstrate the art of respectful dispute, while they “argue” points of history, religion, aggression,, victimization, justice, and conflict resolution.

November 8, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
Imprinted Bodies
Sonia Baez-Hernandez, discusses her search for identity in the U.S. culture, her struggles with the American health care system as a cancer survivor, and her life as an artist. Ms. Baez-Hernandez will read her poetry and show clips from her documentary, Territories of the Breast.

November 9, 7:30 p.m., Gillespie Recital Hall (Grant 114)
Musicians Showcase
A special concert featuring student performers as soloists and in chamber ensembles. Come out to support your musical friends!

November 12, 7:00 p.m., Young 101
Human Trafficking in Kentucky
Dr. T.K. Logan, Professor of Applied Experimental psychology at UK, will speak on her groundbreaking study uncovering 69 cases of “modern-day slavery” in KY. Dr. Logan’s presentation will shed light on this hidden tragedy and discuss why people get trapped in it.

November 13 – 16, 8:00 p.m., Weisiger Theatre
*Still, Going Forward Backward
An exciting visual theatre piece about how women and men use the same words to speak two different languages. Relationships and courting taken to extremes in a fun filled, poignant visual and vocal explosion.

November 19, 8:00 p.m., Weisiger Theatre
*Julliard String Quartet
Long recognized as the quintessential American string quartet and admired for performances characterized by a clarity of structure, beauty of sound, and purity of line. This is a performance not to miss.

November 26, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
Conserving the Diversity of Life in Global Hotspots: Temperate and Tropical
Mountains.
Mountain tops, like isolated islands, harbor a rich diversity of endemic species. Through discussion and slides, Dr. Kerry N. Rabenold, Professor of Biological Sciences at Purdue University, will explore some of the global environmental issues threatening these areas and strategies for conserving life in these areas.  

November 27, 7:00 p.m., Weisiger Theatre
Poetry Reading by Jane Gentry Vance, Poet Laureate of KY
Ms. Vance is an important regional voice as well as a poet of high achievement. This event is for anyone living in Kentucky, not exclusively for students of poetry.

November 29, 8:00 p.m., Newlin Hall
*The Nutcracker with the Moscow Classical Ballet
Featuring more than fifty dancers, beautiful sets, and stunning costumes, this is the holiday favorite as it is seen in the Russian homeland.

Contact Mary Gulley at 238-5223 for Convo information.