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Edmonton Convention Centre
Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
University of Alberta Annual General Meeting. Join Edmonton's business and community leaders for the U of A's third Annual General Meeting. In a dynamic one-hour program, the University reports some of its outstanding achievements to constituents. Across Campus
Oct. 2-5
Reunion Weekend '97. Alumni gather to celebrate the green and gold and "U of A Pride." Events kick off with the AGM followed by an induction to the Alumni Wall of Recognition Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. in the Students' Union Building. This year's inductees include international home economist Lila Engberg, renowned oil industry corporate executive Richard Haskayne, Principal of Alex Taylor School Stephen Ramsankar and leading plant molecular biologist Christopher Sommerville.
Across Campus
October 4, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"Super Saturday." Faculty and alumni share their professional expertise in a series of 22 exciting lectures ranging from "Coffee Cups to Jupiter's Atmosphere: Eddies in Our Lives," by Dr. Gordon Swaters to "The Great Northern Fiddler: Documenting Social and Musical Life in Alberta," by Dr. Regula Qureshi.
Exhibitions
Bruce Peel Special Collections Library
Until December 1997
"She Wields a Pen: An Exhibition of Women's Literary History." Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (after October 14, extended hours as posted). B7 Rutherford South.
FAB Gallery
September 30 to October 19
MasterClass-an exhibition of prints by 25 years of graduates from the Department of Art and Design's printmaking division. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.; closed Monday, Saturday and statutory holidays. 1-1 Fine Arts Building.
Edmonton Art Gallery
Until November 9
Francisco Goya, "The Disasters of War." EAG presents 80 prints dating from 1810 which express Goya's angry reaction to the events surrounding Napoleon's invasion of Spain. This show was organized to coincide with the U of A Sightlines Conference. McMullen Gallery
Until October 29
As part of the Sightlines Conference, McMullen Gallery presents "In Situ, Contemporary Canadian Prints," a display works by Canadian artists from every region of the country. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. (subject to availability of volunteers). Information: 492-8428 or 492-4211. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre.
Music
Department of Music
September 28, 8 p.m.
Last night of "A Passion for Bach." Walter Reiter, conductor and soloist, with the University of Alberta Madrigal Singers and Academy Strings performing works by Handel. Festival hotline: 492-2949. Admission: $10/adult, $5/senior and student. Convocation Hall, Arts Building.
September 29, noon
Noon-Hour Organ Recital-featuring faculty member Marnie Giesbrecht. Convocation Hall.
October 5, 10 a.m.
"Passion for Bach" Church Service. Robertson-Wesley United Church.
October 6, 12:10 p.m.
Music at Noon-Convocation Hall Student Recital Series featuring students from the Department of Music. Convocation Hall.
October 8, 8 p.m.
The University of Alberta Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert-Fordyce Pier, director. Admission: $7/adult, $5/student and senior. Convocation Hall.
Theatre
Studio Theatre
Until September 27
"Love! Valour! Compassion!" by Terrence McNally. Box office: 492-2495. Timms Centre for the Arts.
Gardening
Devonian Botanic Garden
September 27 and 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Autumn Flower Fair. Free admission to the Garden. You will find handmade lotions, soaps, dried floral arrangements, potpourri, pressed flower creations and candles, all for sale. Call 987-2029 or 987-3054 for more information.
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