2019-20 CAS
EVENTS CALENDAR
Events on this calendar are subject to change without notice.
For academic calendars, visit the Office of the Registrar website.
2019-20 CAS
OCTOBER 2019
OCTOBER 29
History Wyatt Lecture: Celtic Origins of Halloween. Join Professor John Ellis to discover how Halloween is steeped in the traditions of the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh people.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: 251 French Hall
OCTOBER 30
Fine & Performing Arts Showcase. Prospective & current students interested in Music, Dance, Theatre, or the Visual Arts are invited to view performances and projects and meet with current students and faculty
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: University Center Happenings Room
RSVP: https://www.umflint.edu/admissions/fine-and-performing-arts-event
NOVEMBER 2019
NOVEMBER 1-3
Theatre Performance: The Liar. The first production of the season from the Department of Theatre & Dance is The Liar, adapted from Le Menteur by Pierre Corneille.
Visit https://tickets.thewhiting.com/8524 for showtimes and tickets.
NOVEMBER 13
Coffee & Conversation: Technology and Privacy with UM-Flint Political Science. All are welcome to join and discuss issues and concerns.
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: French Hall 335
Contact: 810.762.3470 or visit umflint.edu/polsci
NOVEMBER 13
LLE 3.0: Data Visualization. Join professors Heather Dawson (BIO) and Jacob Lederman (SOC/ANT/CRJ) for a discussion on how making data accessible can benefit your career or business.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ferris Wheel (615 Saginaw St.)
RSVP: https://forms.gle/iHtXa6rAXzU6vtES8
NOVEMBER 14-15
Fall Dance Concert. Faculty & student choreographed yearly dance concert featuring a variety of dance styles.
Showtimes and tickets at https://tickets.thewhiting.com/overview/8531.
NOVEMBER 14
Wyatt Lecture: Brexit and the Threat to the Northern Irish Peace Process. Join Professor Robert Savage (Boston College) for a lecture that will address the origins and persistence of ‘the Troubles’ and address why Brexit threatens Northern Ireland’s hard-earned but fragile peace.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: 251 French Hall
NOVEMBER 21
Zillion Solutions Award Ceremony. 346 UM-Flint students submitted videos pitching a unique product or idea that solves a problem. 110 of them are CAS students. Attend this award ceremony to see which teams will be awarded the grand prize; three CAS teams are guaranteed to win at least $250 for their ideas!
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Riverfront Banquet Center
RSVP: http://go.umflint.edu/ZillionAward
NOVEMBER 21
WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT with the Department of Music. $5 general admission. Free to students with Valid MCard.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: UM-Flint Theatre
DECEMBER 2019
DECEMBER 3
Jazz Concert with the Department of Music. $5 general admission. Free to students with valid MCard.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: UM-Flint Theatre
DECEMBER 4
LLE 3.0: User Experience. Join Associate Professor Ben Gaydos and Assistant Professor Andy Deck for a discussion on how to make digital (and other) experiences easy and accessible.
Time: Noon
Location: Happenings Room
Contact: (810) 237-6537
DECEMBER 4
Coffee & Conversation: Trade Wars with the Department of Political Science.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: 335 French Hall
Contact: 810.762.3470 or visit umflint.edu/polsci
DECEMBER 5
Orchestra Concert with the Department of Music. $5 general admission. Free to students with valid MCard.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: UM-Flint Theatre
DECEMBER 7
Madrigals Dinner with the Department of Music. Sounds of the Season Concert to follow.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (711 S. Saginaw St.)
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music
DECEMBER 8
Honor Band Concert with the Department of Music. $5 general admission. Free to students with valid MCard.
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: UM-Flint Theatre
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music
DECEMBER 14
Tuba Christmas with the Department of Music.
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Flint Farmers Market
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music
DECEMBER 15
Commencement
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Dort Federal Event Center
JANUARY 2020
JANUARY 15
Coffee & Conversation: Presidential Power and Impeachment with the Department of Political Science
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: 329 French Hall
Free Admission
JANUARY 24
Faculty Recital with the Department of Music
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: 164 French Hall
Free Admission
JANUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 2
Antigone. An updated performance of the Greek classic from the Department of Theatre & Dance.
Visit https://tickets.thewhiting.com/8527 for showtimes and tickets.
JANUARY 29
LLE 3.0: Perseverance. Join the chair of the Department of Theatre & Dance, Janet Haley, for a discussion on how you can persevere through tough moments in your career.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Happenings Room
Free Admission
FEBRUARY 2020
JANUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 2
Antigone. An updated performance of the Greek classic from the Department of Theatre & Dance.
Visit https://tickets.thewhiting.com/8527 for showtimes and tickets.
FEBRUARY 15
Family Math at the Market. Bring the kids for this family-friendly event featuring hands-on math exploration.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon.
Location: Flint Farmers Market
Contact: (810) 424-5388
FEBRUARY 17
Make Music on Presidents' Day. Local High School students are invited to campus to perform with the Department of Music.
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: First-floor French Hall
Contact: (810) 762-3377
FEBRUARY 19
LLE 3.0: Social Media. Join UM-Flint professors to discuss how you can use social media in unexpected ways to benefit your career.
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Happenings Room
FEBRUARY 19
Coffee & Conversation: Health Insurance in the U.S. with the Department of Political Science.
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: 329 French Hall
FEBRUARY 26
Musical Crossings Concert. Featuring the Chamber Singers and Wind Symphony. $5 general admission. Free to students with valid MCard.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. Matthew Catholic Church, 706 Beach St.
Contact: (810) 762-3377
MARCH 2020
MARCH 18
Coffee & Conversation: Election 2020 with the Department of Political Science.
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: 329 French Hall
MARCH 27-29
Ordinary Days. Set in New York City, the musical follows four characters, Claire, Jason, Warren, and Deb, exploring how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways.
Visit https://tickets.thewhiting.com/8529 for showtimes & tickets.
APRIL 2020
APRIL 1
LLE 3.0: Risk Taking. Join UM-Flint professors to learn how to think about risk taking in business and your career.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ferris Wheel (615 Saginaw St.)
APRIL 3
Chamber Music Concert at UM-Flint. Free admission.
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: 164 French Hall
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music
APRIL 3-5
Ordinary Days. Set in New York City, the musical follows four characters, Claire, Jason, Warren, and Deb, exploring how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways.
Visit tickets.thewhiting.com/8529 for tickets and showtimes.
APRIL 5
Vocal Arts Concert featuring UM-Flint's Chamber Singers and University Chorale.
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 746 Saginaw St., Flint
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music
APRIL 10-11
Spring Dance Concert. Faculty Choreographed yearly dance concert featuring a variety of dance styles and suitable for all ages.
Visit tickets.thewhiting.com/8533 for tickets and showtimes.
APRIL 13
Windy Symphony Concert at UM-Flint. $5 admission; free with UM I.D.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: UM-Flint Theatre
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music
APRIL 15
Coffee & Conversation: The Politics of Education with the Department of Political Science.
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: 329 French Hall
APRIL 16
University Orchestra Concert at UM-Flint. $5 admission; free with UM I.D.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: UM-Flint Theatre
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music
APRIL 17
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo Concert at UM-Flint. $5 admission; free with UM I.D.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: UM-Flint Theatre
Contact: (810) 762-3377 or visit umflint.edu/music