Pride in Memory reception
Quad Cities Pride in Memory will host a reception in honor of its first display of local LGBTQ historical artifacts. Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students involved in the project will answer questions.
SPACES premiere
Tony Oliver, associate professor of music at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, will perform the world premiere of James Romig's "SPACES" composition for solo vibraphone.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø partners with PEN America to support free expression
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, during Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Symposium Day: Civil Discourse, PEN America will present a keynote address and workshop on why free expression matters globally, nationally and on college campuses, especially during an election season.
Frieze Lecture: 'Beloved'
Dr. Ashley Burge, assistant professor of English, will present "Beloved" in the last of this year's Frieze Lecture Series "Ideas That Changed Us."
Frieze Lecture: 'The 1619 Project'
Dr. Lauren Hammond, associate professor of history, will present "The 1619 Project" in the second of this year's Frieze Lecture Series "Ideas That Changed Us."
25th Frieze Lectures: Ideas That Changed Us
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø faculty will present "Ideas That Changed Us" in the annual Frieze Lectures at the Rock Island Public Library.
Inauguration Kickoff Student Picnic
An Inauguration Kickoff Student Picnic, a special event just for students, will run from 4-6 p.m.
Post-inauguration Street Party to close 7th Ave.
To celebrate the inauguration of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø President Andrea Talentino, 7th Avenue will be closed from Centennial Hall to the Lindberg Center for a post-ceremony Street Party Oct. 15.
Comedian Rachel Weeks
The Student Life Programming Board hosts comedian Rachel Weeks.