Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series
Laughing Women: Unruly Women, Trainwrecks, and the Carnivalesque
Friday, September 22
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Christina Mansueti
Christina will look at how contemporary feminisms are negotiated in two recent TV comedies: Chewing Gum and Fleabag.
Contact: A&H Colloquium Chair, Theo Finigan, Theo.Finigan@viu.ca
Every Child Matters
Thursday, September 28
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We all wear our orange shirts to honour those children who survived Indian Residential School and to remember those who didn’t make it home.
Contact: Educational Advisor for Aboriginal Students, Dale Hunt, Dale.Hunt@viu.ca
Positive Space Drag Show
Wednesday, October 4
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Details TBD
Contact: Positive Space Alliance, Alana Gaetz, Alana.Gaetz@viu.ca
Presidential Info Session
Thursday, October 5
Details TBD
Contact: External Events Coordinator, Kara Walsh, Kara.Walsh@viu.ca
Open Mic Night
Friday, October 6
Time TBD
An evening of musical enjoyment and other hidden talents.
Contact: Theatre Manager and Chair Leon Potter, Leon.Potter@viu.ca
Arts and Humanities Colloquium Series
Spectacular Spectacle: A Brief Look at the History of Special Effects on Stage
Friday, October 20
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presented by Leon Potter
Whereas most special effects scholarship covers film, Leon will discuss some spectacular stage effects over the centuries, reminding us that Aristotle called the visual element of theatre spectacle.
Contact: A&H Colloquium Chair, Theo Finigan, Theo.Finigan@viu.ca
Rocky Horror Picture Show Night
Tuesday, October 31
Details TBD