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The Allegheny College Dance & Movement Studies Program, Annual Spring Dance Concert 3/21-3/23

Posted on March 18, 2024 | Filed under Events, General News

The Allegheny College Dance & Movement Studies Program will present its annual Spring Dance Concert in the Montgomery Performance Space at 7:30 p.m. March 21 to 23, Thursday to Saturday.

The concert features choreography by students, faculty, and guest choreographer Erin Kylia. An upbeat “Advertisement” for the upcoming musical production Head Over Heels starts the show. Haley Fabich’s piece entitled Life in Daydreams is a lovely dance that features members of JaDE (Allegheny’s Jazz Dance Ensemble) was last seen at the JaDE Concert.

Cycles features choreography and dance created for the Creative Process class. Betsy Getschman has created two pieces for the concert with contributions from her cast.

Guest Artist Erin Kylia has created an intriguing trio of pieces for the Allegheny students. She will also perform a solo which will be accompanied by local musician John Hyatt.

The space is brought to life by the lighting design of alumnus Scott Choffel ’72. The concert is free of charge, but seating is limited, and reservations are highly recommended. Reservations must be claimed in person 10 minutes before performance time. Call the Dance and Movement Studies office at 814-332-2813 for reservations or more information.

Declaration Day 3/22

Posted on March 17, 2024 | Filed under Events, General News

Declaration Day is this Friday, March 22 from 12 to 3 pm in Pelletier Library. Did you recently declare? Come claim your free T-shirt! Still deciding on a major and minor? Come get your questions answered!

Did we mention there will be nachos and an opportunity to get a picture with Ron Cole in the photo booth?

Representatives from some key campus resources will be available to chat with students and answer questions – Study Away, URSCA, Career Services, Pre-Health Advising, Community Engagement, Alumni Connections, Research Instruction Librarians, and the Registrar.

Questions? Call 814-332-2898 or email First-Year Class Dean Erin O’Day-Frye at eoday@allegheny.edu or Second-Year Class Dean Amy Stearns at astearns@allegheny.edu.

We hope to see you there!

Poet Khaled Mattawa On Campus, 3/21 & 3/22- Single Voice Reading Series

Posted on March 17, 2024 | Filed under Events, General News

Poet and translator Khaled Mattawa will be on campus Thursday (3/21) and Friday (3/22) for a series of readings and discussions.

On Thursday, Mattawa will offer a reading from his most recent book “FUGITIVE ATLAS” as part of the Single Voice Reading Series on March 21 at 7 pm in the Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center.

On Friday morning, Mattawa will be joined by students and faculty at 9 am for a discussion of poetry and politics on March 22 at 9 am in Quigley 101, and 11 am for a workshop on poetry in translation on March 22 at 11 am in Ruter 201. All events are open to the entire Allegheny College community.

Khaled Mattawa is the author of numerous books of poetry, and a critical study of the Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. His most recent collection of poetry is “Fugitive Atlas.” Mattawa has coedited two anthologies of Arab American literature and translated many volumes of contemporary Arabic poetry. His awards include the Academy of American Poets Fellowship prize, the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation, and a MacArthur Fellowship. He currently teaches in the graduate creative writing program at the University of Michigan.

Spring Symposium: Navigating Careers in Business and Economics 3/18

Posted on March 13, 2024 | Filed under Events, General News

Students of all majors are welcome to attend our Spring Symposium, “Navigating Careers in Business and Economics” with the Board of Visitors (BOV)- the Center for Business and Economics alumni advisory board that journeys back to campus each year to help students achieve their career goals.

Our ten returning BOV members will be our guest speakers throughout the day starting at the Campus Center on Monday, March 18th.

There are three ways to participate:

  • Attend a session that aligns with your interests.
  • New for 2024! From 10:00 am until 12:15 pm Board of Visitors members not in session will hang out at Grounds for Change. Students are encouraged to stop by and have a drink on our tab! CBE Fellows will be on hand to make introductions.
  • Attend our networking lunch at 12:30 pm in the Tippie Alumni Center – RSVP here, it just takes a minute!

Students are free to attend any of these four sessions – here’s the details for Monday, March 18:

  • 10 am – 11 am, CC 301/302
    • “What’s Next? Graduate School vs. The Real World”
    • “The Power of Perception: How Personal Branding Influences Career Success,” sponsored by the Women in Business and Economics Club (WIBE).
  • 11:00 am – 11:15 am => Coffee Break
  • 11:15 am – 12:15 pm CC 301/302
    • “Market Yourself as an Allegheny Grad – Comps and Experiences”
    • “How to Stand Out at Your First Job,” sponsored by the Wealth Management Club

After the final session, students are invited to attend lunch with the BOV members where they can enjoy the soup and salad buffet and do some “speed networking”!

The lunch will begin at 12:30 pm and the BOV members will be on hand until 2:15 pm. RSVP here so you don’t miss out on a great lunch experience!

Who’s coming to campus?

  • Dayan Aberaratne ’94 Managing Director, PJT Partners
  • Stacy Corbin ’89, Managing Director, KeyBanc Capital Markets
  • Elizabeth White ’83, President, White Biotech Solutions
  • Anne Gearan ’85, Partner, FGS Global
  • Naveed Ismail ’12, VP Customer Management Healthcare Analytics at Craneware
  • Keith White ’83, VP Risk Management, TD Bank
  • Evelyn Pendleton ’87, VP, CFO, Commercial, Specialty & Markets at Aetna
  • Angelica Runova ’06, VP, Sr. Strategy & Planning Manager, PNC
  • Diane Sutter ’72, President/CEO, ShootingStar Broadcasting
  • Eileen Webb ’06, Manager, Exempt Organization Tax Services, EY

The Board of Visitors annual event is supported by the Earl W. Adams, Jr. Endowment, established by Allegheny College Trustee William H. Brown, Jr., Allegheny Class of 1980, in honor of Professor Earl William Adams, Jr. – teacher, mentor, and friend.

“The Total Eclipse in Our Own Backyard” Planetarium Show 3/18

Posted on March 11, 2024 | Filed under Events, General News

You are invited to a special planetarium show on Monday, March 18 at 7 pm in Wible Planetarium (Carr Hall Room 121)! This session features Allegheny’s full-dome and star projectors, offering a fun way to prepare for next month’s total eclipse.

The presentation, hosted by Dr. James Lombardi, will describe why eclipses occur, safe observation techniques, and what to expect on the day of the eclipse. As an added bonus, all attendees will receive free eclipse glasses.

The show is free, appropriate for all ages, and open to the Allegheny community and the general public. Registration is required due to limited space, so secure your spot by filling out this form. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your eclipse experience. We look forward to seeing you!

2024 Annual Student Show

Posted on March 4, 2024 | Filed under Events, General News

You are invited to submit artwork to the Annual Student Show in the Allegheny Art Galleries. Entries may be dropped off in the Art Galleries on:

  • Monday, March 11, 11:30 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm OR 3:30 to 5 pm
  • Wednesday, March 13, 11:30 am to 5 pm

A gallery assistant will be available during those hours to help with the submission process. Late entries will not be accepted. The Annual Student Show opens on Wednesday, March 20, with a celebratory reception in the Art Galleries from 5 – 7 pm.

Students may submit an optional, short written statement with their work. The statement should not exceed 100 words. This option is most geared toward artworks that require specific installation instructions or notes on display (for example, if your work is participatory in some way, your statement could explain how visitors interact with it).

A statement may also address the content of the work. The statement is not required, and it will not be a primary component of the juror’s evaluation. If you choose to submit a statement, it should be typed and printed out, to be submitted in the gallery with your entry form(s).

A guest juror evaluates all submissions and selects artworks for display. Through the generosity of the late Foster B. Doane, a former Allegheny trustee, a Juror’s Prize will be awarded, along with prizes in Painting & Drawing; Photography, Video & Digital Media; Sculpture & Ceramics.

Winners receive a monetary award and a book. This year, all entries will be considered for awards. Please keep in mind that traditionally, Doane prizes go to bodies of work–either a unified series of works linked by theme or subject matter, or an ambitious individual artwork.

Students will be notified about the status of their submissions on the evening of Friday, March 15. During submission drop-off, students will be asked to decide whether they would like to show works that are not accepted into the Annual Student Exhibition in the Student Art Society’s exhibition held upstairs in the Boxx Gallery.

If you do not wish to show your work in the Boxx, you must pick up submissions not accepted on Saturday, March 16 between noon and 4. Otherwise, SAS will provide instructions for picking up work following the exhibition. Unclaimed works will be discarded on Saturday evening.

Important: If you would like to submit a video or digital artwork (anything to be played on a screen or projected), please fill out a paper entry form in the gallery, and then email or share your file with deberhardt@allegheny.edu.

All digital submissions must be received by 5 pm on Wednesday, March 13. For digital submissions, if you are sharing a file via Google Drive, make sure the security settings allow for anyone with a link to view. This allows the art gallery account to then share your submission with art dept faculty.

The 2024 Annual Student Show will be juried by the owner and director of Hatch Hollow, Heather Fish.

Please direct any questions to Doug Eberhardt deberhardt@allegheny.edu.