That’s World War One, by the way. Just passed away: obituary’s an interesting read
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Timeline of literary invention
Partial but nonetheless well-done, brilliant timeline of technical and scientific inventions imagined in literature over the last 250 years. We are a creative species.
Extra Credit: Oratorio
The PSU Choirs and the Southeast Kansas Symphony will come together for a longstanding tradition on Sunday, May 1, with the performance of the annual Oratorio at Pittsburg’s First United Methodist Church. This concert also serves as the final concert in the 2010-2011 Southeast Kansas Symphony season.
The Oratorio will feature the music of the great English composer, Sir Edward Elgar. In addition to the “Coronation March,” Op. 65; and “Nimrod,” from the “Enigma Variations,” Op. 36; the groups will perform Elgar’s “The Music Makers,” Op. 69.
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Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students 13-18. PSU students with and ID and children 12 and under are admitted free.
For more information, call Ext. 4466 or the Ticket Office at Ext. 4796.
Extra Credit: Nuclear Energy?
Dr. Robert Pavlis will be speaking on “Nuclear Energy — Is it all that bad?” Thursday, April 28, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Prairie Room of the Overman Student Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
New Technology: Computer Ads from the 1970s
A nice collection of both mainstream and trade ads for late 70s computing products.
German WWI Bunker excavated
A substantial German bunker from the French front has been excavated: modern archeology!
Chinese of Today: “We Chinese”
Fascinating art and culture project by M. Scott Brauer photographing and interviewing Chinese citizens to get a better sense of what China is like today and might be in the future. You can view a large collection of the pictures and excerpts of the interview material at the We Chinese website.
Female Artists of Wartime Britain
This Independent article details the history of some of the British women who used art to record the wartime experiences. Don’t miss the slideshow link for more pictures.
Extra Credit: Opera Workshop
The PSU Opera Workshop will present scenes from famous operas in free performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in McCray Recital Hall. Included will be scenes from “The Merry Widow,” “Into the Woods,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Tosca,” “West Side Story,” “The Man of La Mancha,” “Candide” and other opera favorites. The performance is under the direction of Patrick Howle, instructor in the Department of Music. For information, call 235-4466.
Extra Credit: Gender-Based Violence
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PRESENT:
MAGGIE FLEMING (PSU BA Comm ’01, MSc U Edinburgh ’06)
AFRICA ADVOCACY OFFICER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
SPEAKING ON THE SUBJECT OF “GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE”
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2-3PM IN THE GOVERNOR’S ROOM OF THE STUDENT CENTER
LIGHT RECEPTION TO FOLLOW IN THE HERITAGE ROOM, 3-4PM
Ms. Fleming, Former aide to Sen. (now Gov.) Sam Brownback of Kansas, has served three tours in Africa, including DR Congo, Tanzania, and Togo