Torch News Briefs

“Vignettes Into the Life of Woodbridge N. Ferris”

On April 21 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. join in for a reader’s theatre play written by Professor Emeritus William Keller. Victorian tea will be served at 1 p.m. and the play, performed by theatre students, will begin immediately after. It will take place in Rankin Dome Room. For more information, contact Mary Kay MacIver at maciverm@nullferris.edu or call ext. 3739.

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

The Black Leaders Aspiring for Critical Knowledge and the Diversity Committee of Student Government present the event United We Stand, Divided We Fall that will allow students to learn to overcome barriers between them and different cultures through an interactive discussion. The event will take place on April 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Rankin Dome Room. For more information, contact Markus Woods at markuswoods21@nullyahoo.com.

125th Anniversary Band and Orchestra Concert

At 8 p.m. in Williams Auditorium on April 21 join the FSU West Central Concert Band, West Central Chamber Orchestra, and Symphony Band for a combined concert celebrating Ferris’ 125th anniversary. For more information, contact Dr. Scott Cohen at rscohen@nullferris.edu or call ext. 2484.

“August Strindberg’s Dream Plays and the Birth of Modern Tragedy”

On April 22 join Dr. Robert Quist for his lecture “August Strindberg’s Dream Plays and the Birth of Modern Tragedy.” The event will take place from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Music Center 122. For more information, contact Matt Moresi at moresim@nullferris.edu or call ext. 2587.

Presidents’ Symposium

Join past Ferris presidents as they participate in the first ever presidents panel discussion. The event will take place on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Williams Auditorium. For more information, contact Gretchen Spedowske at spedowsg@nullferris.edu or call ext. 5983.

Shakespeare’s 446th Birthday Celebration

Celebrate Shakespeare’s 446th birthday on April 22 with sonnets, soliloquies, arguments, insult hurling, music, sword fighting, birthday cake, period costumes, and more. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the campus quad. Rain location is the Arts and Sciences Commons lobby. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Blake at blakep@nullferris.edu or call ext. 3650.

Ferris Video Festival 2010

The 10th Annual Ferris Video Festival will take place from April 22 to April 23. On April 22 in IRC 120 there will be a showing of the award winning film “Valley of Angels,” which was produced, written, and directed by Ferris graduate Jon Rosten. The film is a drug story about a man seeking a path out of the only world he knows. For more information, contact Fred Wyman at wymanf@nullferris.edu or call ext. 2714.

Ferris Fest 2010

Entertainment Unlimited presents Ferris Fest 2010 on April 24. Performances will be by Chuck Wicks, Big Sean, Mike Posner, and Anberlin. Novelties and food vendors will also be present. The first performance begins at 12:30 p.m. The event will take place in the campus quad. Rain location is Wink Arena. For more information, contact Rachel Moloney at RMoloney3@nullgmail.com. n

Choir and Jazz Band with Alumni Concert

On April 24, join the FSU Jazz Band and Concert Choir for their alumni concert. The event will take place at 8 p.m. in Williams Auditorium. For more information, contact Matt Moresi at moresim@nullferris.edu or call ext. 2587.