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Calendar of Events Spring 2008

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January 2008
10 Schwartz Live @ Alverno Presents: Author Rafe Esquith with his new book, Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire details
14 Schwartz Live @ Alverno Presents: Author Michael Pollan with his new book, In Defense of Food details
18-Feb. 2 "Artistic Reflections on Global Warming," sponsored by Wisconsin Art Therapy Association. Held in the Alverno College Art and Cultures Gallery. For information call 414-382-6149.

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February 2008
8-Mar. 2 Artists Vicki and Mi'Chelle Fredrick draw upon a shared past using their unique styles in their exhibit, Sisters-Sharing A Room Again held in the Alverno College Art and Cultures Gallery. Their exhibit will be accompanied by Weaving a Strong Thread Between Women-Our Sisters, a collaboration by Alverno College students. For information call 414-382-6149.
9 Alverno Presents David Neumann/advanced beginner group, 8 p.m., Pitman Theatre, details
9 Rufus King Forensics Tournament hosted by the Alumnae Relations Office
10 Open House for women interested in Alverno's undergraduate programs. For information, contact Admissions at 414-382-6100, 800-933-3401, or
e-mail Admissions.
14 Global Business Breakfast Forum: "A New Face of Foreign Aid - Innovative Programs for Expanding Your Business" with Steve Wallace, President of Omanhene Cocoa Company details
Register online
16 Alverno Presents Gretchen Parlato Duo/Esperanza Spalding Trio, 8 p.m., Pitman Theatre details
23 Retreat for Women: "Friendship of Women: A Lantern in Hand, A Sacrament of Possibility." details
Call 414-382-6218 or e-mail institute@alverno.edu.

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March 2008
6 Archbishop Timothy Dolan's 2008 Pallium Lecture Series: The Most Reverend Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Denver. Call 414-769-3312, or visit www.archmil.org for information.
8 Alverno Presents Vijay Iyer Quartet, 8 p.m., Pitman Theatre details
12 Schwartz Live @ Alverno Presents: Author Jodi Picoult with her new book, Change of Heart details
15 "Connecting With the Divine" (a day of reflection)
details Call 414-382-6218 or e-mail institute@alverno.edu.
19 "Domestic Bliss: Celebrating Creativity at Home"
details Call 414-382-6218 or e-mail institute@alverno.edu.

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April 2008
1 "An Evening in the Emerald Isle Dinner and Dance Performance" details Call 414-382-6218 or e-mail institute@alverno.edu.
3 A Day at Alverno for educators details
4-16 "Whispers and Dreams," Alverno Senior Art Exhibit held in Alverno's Art & Cultures Gallery. Call 414-382-6149 for information.
8 "Appreciating Music Live: Raising Musical Standards" details Call 414-382-6218 or e-mail institute@alverno.edu
10 Alverno Debate: "American Woman: You've Come a Long Way?," 7-9 p.m., Teaching, Learning and Technology Center details
10 Archbishop Timothy Dolan's 2008 Pallium Lecture Series: Colleen Carroll Campbell, author, columnist, television host. Call 414-769-3312, or visit www.archmil.org for information.
12 Alverno Presents Armitage Gone! Dance, 8 p.m., Pitman Theatre details
17 Global Business Breakfast Forum: "Building Global Momentum: Developing Your Business Strategy" details Register online
17 Information sessions about Alverno's graduate programs: Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing details
19 Open House for women interested in Alverno's undergraduate programs. Details
19 Alverno Presents Babylon Circus, 8 p.m., Pitman Theatre details
23 "Administrative Toolkit" details
Call 414-382-6218 or e-mail institute@alverno.edu.
25 "Vintage Wines Dazzling Minds" Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit the Alverno College Alumnae Association Endowed Scholarship Fund details
25-May 4 "It Makes Sense," Multimedia Senior Art Exhibition Opening reception April 25 from 5-8 p.m. For information, call 414-382-6149
26 & 27 American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Alverno College. Open to the community. details
30 "Be a Teacher" For adults interested in changing careers and learning about careers in education. Details

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May 2008
4-17 "Distilling Essence: Revisited" Area grade school and high school student art work, Art and Cultures Gallery. Call 414-382-6149 for more information.
8 Archbishop Timothy Dolan's 2008 Pallium Lecture Series: Michael and Jana Novak, co-authors, "Tell Me Why: A Father Answers His Daughter's Questions About God." Call 414-769-3312, or visit www.archmil.org for information.
15 Information session about Alverno's undergraduate programs details
15 Information sessions exploring Alverno's Master of Arts in Education, Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration programs details
17 Graduation, 2 p.m., Pitman Theatre details
29 Schwartz Live @ Alverno Presents: Barbara Walters with her new book, Audition: A Memoir, 7 p.m. (Tickets $38, book included) details

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June 2008
16-18 Three-day summer workshop for educators details
16-20 Five-day summer workshop for educators details
28 23rd Annual Great Lakes Writers' Workshop details

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