National Theatre of London: Behind the Beautiful Forevers (Broadcast in HD)
Pollak TheatrePulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.
Nine for IX: Let Them Wear Towels
Pollak TheatreA look at how women sports reporters, Lisa Olson, Melissa Ludtke, Claire Smith, Lesley Visser, and Jane Gross fought to be accepted, regardless of gender, and create a harassment-free work environment. Nine for IX is a series of documentary films which originally aired on ESPN celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Four of the episodes will be screened during the year.
2015 Black Maria Film Festival
Pollak TheatreFrom the world-renowned Black Maria Film Festival, the Department of Communication presents a screening of highly-recognized and award-winning short films, spanning across several genres and topics. Introduction and post-screening discussion to be held by Specialist Professor Matthew Lawrence.
National Theatre of London: A View from the Bridge (Broadcast in HD)
Pollak TheatreDon’t miss a stellar cast led by Mark Strong (The Imitation Game; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) in the Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold’ production of A View from the Bridge – the Evening Standard, Guardian and Independent’s top theatre pick of 2014.
Gallery Exhibition: Second Senior Show – Fine Art and Art Education
Joan and Robert Rechnitz HallFeaturing the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees in Fine Art and Art Education. Opening Reception: Friday, April 10, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
TEDxNavesink presents ACCELERATORS
Pollak TheatreWe’ll explore how Accelerators are creating game-changing innovation and cutting edge thought. Accelerators are: Catalysts. Change makers. Inflection points. Pivotal moments.
Global Understanding Convention Opening Ceremony
The Great Hall AuditoriumPracticing Nonviolence in a Violent World
Music for Piano Solo, and Violin & Piano
Lauren K. Woods TheatreFeaturing Monmouth University Professors Laura Dubois and Michael Gillette performing the music of Bach, Mozart, Debussy, Chopin, deFalla, and Albeniz. A wonderful variety of music from different eras, with some commentary and background provided by the performers. The program will also include classical guitarist and MU student Matt Jordan, playing a piece by Villa Lobos an original composition by Laura DuBois, sung by MU alumnus Dana Ferrara, and MU students Margaret Lymberis and Mahalia Jackson.