March 26th, 2024

Senior Art Exhibition: Grace, Ava, Thira

Senior Art Exhibition: Grace, Ava, Thira

Join us for the Senior Art Exhibition for Grace Biltz, Ava Drew, and Thira Schlegel.

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts Gallery at Southwestern University is located in the Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center. The Gallery is open to the public and current Southwestern University Faculty, Staff, and Students from Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. during the exhibition dates listed below. Admission is always free. 

On Display from March 26 - April 4 | Fine Arts Gallery
Opening Reception on March 28, 2024 at 4:00pm

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

March 26 - 12:00pm CDT

March 30th, 2024

Washington DC Chapter - Kites and Kolaches

Washington DC Chapter - Kites and Kolaches

Location

German American Friendship Garden

Date & Time

March 30 - 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

April 2nd, 2024

Philosophy Advising and Interest Session

Philosophy Advising and Interest Session

Come join the Philosophy Faculty to learn about majoring or minoring in Philosophy, the latest details on the classes we’ll be offering in the Fall semester, help in planning future semesters, and more. We hope all majors, minors and interested students will attend!

Date & Time

April 2 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Chamber Music Recital

Chamber Music Recital

The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department is proud to present a Chamber Music Recital, organized by Dr. Ruben Balboa.

Location

Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center

Date & Time

April 2 - 7:30pm CDT
Late Night with Leaders

Late Night with Leaders

Don’t miss out on our last Late Night with Leaders session with Dr. Dawn Watkins Wiese, where she’ll be sharing why membership matters and explaining the science behind belonging. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Location

McCombs Campus Center

Date & Time

April 2 - 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT

April 3rd, 2024

History Group Advising & Department Information Session

History Group Advising & Department Information Session

Attend this session to learn more about the History major/minor. You do not need to be a declared major to attend. These sessions can help you plan your future semester courses.

Other information: Student Advising Resources

Location

McCombs Campus Center, Roy Shilling Room

Date & Time

April 3 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
It’s a MAJOR Celebration!

It’s a MAJOR Celebration!

Calling all Sophomores—It’s time to declare! Are you ready to make it official?

Join us for a MAJOR Celebration at the Sweet Surprise on April 3rd. To mark this milestone, you’ll design a custom wall pennant with YOUR major, write a letter to your senior self (which we’ll return to you when you pick up your graduation robe), and enter to win a raffle!

Already declared your major? No worries, all are welcome to celebrate with us!

Location

Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall

Date & Time

April 3 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Student Afternoon with Anel I. Flores

Student Afternoon with Anel I. Flores

Students are invited to spend an afternoon with artist, writer, activist, educator, and creative coach Anel I. Flores for an intimate discussion and reading of their work prior to the Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Dinner and Jessie Daniel Ames Lecture.

Anel I. Flores (they/she) is a trans, queer Latina/e artist, writer, activist, educator, and creative coach whose extensive body of work captures the essence of LGBTQIA+ experiences across professional and community spaces. Their areas of expertise encompass various themes such as Latina/x literature, sexuality, gender, race/border/diaspora, spirituality, self discovery, and radical love. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing, having penned notable works like chapbook La Fea and Lambda literary award-nominated book, Empanada: A Lesbiana Story en Probaditas. Their upcoming novel, Cortinas de Lluvia, is set to be released in 2024, along with Empanada’s 2nd Ed., doubled with its Spanish translation. Her relentless efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including distinguished writer in residence at Our Lady of the Lake University, fellow with the Southwest Folklife Alliance, the Catalyst for Change Award, Women’s Advocate of the Year, and many others.

Location

F.W. Olin Building, Room 110

Date & Time

April 3 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
The Annual Dolores Huerta & César Chávez Dinner & Jessie Daniel Ames Endowed Lecture in Feminist Studies

The Annual Dolores Huerta & César Chávez Dinner & Jessie Daniel Ames Endowed Lecture in Feminist Studies

“Queer Brav(e)scapes: Storytelling and Art Making as a Reimagining of Self and Society with Anel I. Flores”

Anel I. Flores (they/she) is a trans, queer Latina/e artist, writer, activist, educator, and creative coach whose extensive body of work captures the essence of LGBTQIA+ experiences across professional and community spaces. Their areas of expertise encompass various themes such as Latina/x literature, sexuality, gender, race/border/diaspora, spirituality, self discovery, and radical love. They hold an MFA in Creative Writing, having penned notable works like chapbook La Fea and Lambda literary award-nominated book, Empanada: A Lesbiana Story en Probaditas. Their upcoming novel, Cortinas de Lluvia, is set to be released in 2024, along with Empanada’s 2nd Ed., doubled with its Spanish translation. Her relentless efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including distinguished writer in residence at Our Lady of the Lake University, fellow with the Southwest Folklife Alliance, the Catalyst for Change Award, Women’s Advocate of the Year, and many others.

Anel I. Flores (they/she) will share a sampling of her 30 year career as an artist, writer, activist, educator, and creative coach, highlighting the role their creativity has served in the LGBTQ+ community. She will examine how visual and literary mediums become powerful tools for social change, challenging stereotypes, raising awareness, and promoting inclusivity and equality.

Location

McCombs Campus Center, ballrooms

Date & Time

April 3 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm CDT

April 4th, 2024

SU Chorale in Houston

SU Chorale in Houston

Location

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (5501 Main St, Houston, TX 77004)

Date & Time

April 4 - 7:00pm CDT
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