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January 23, 2007
Opera, Literature, Education and "Happyness"
President’s office announces Spring 2007 offerings for Presidential Lecture and Performance Series.
Written by John Davis
Beginning in February, Texas Tech’s Office of the President offers the Spring 2007 program for the Presidential Lecture & Performance Series. The series was created to enrich the lives of Texas Tech University students and the Lubbock community.
Programs ranging from opera to literature and education to the pursuit of “Happyness” will bring leading scholars and artists from around the country to mingle with Texas Tech’s own distinguished faculty, students and staff to exchange expertise, research and talents.
“Our aim is to enrich the intellectual and cultural atmosphere on campus,” said Mary Jane Hurst, performance series organizer and faculty assistant to the president. “All events have an academic connection. The primary purposes of this series are to enrich the academic experience for our students, to enhance our academic programs and to provide outreach opportunities between campus and community.”
Program Contacts:
Dr. Mary Jane Hurst in the Office of the President, 806-742-212.
The first event will be Engaging Young Readers: A Festival of Authors and Ideas: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 16-17, presented with the College of Education and the Texas Tech University Press.
Nine authors, illustrators and editors of books for children and young adults will give feature presentations on reading, literacy and books for younger readers. The festival also will have break-out sessions with Texas Tech authors and faculty.
A complete schedule is available at the festival’s Web site. Registration is $10 and due by Feb. 12. Optional boxed lunches available for $7. Call Teresa Neal at 742-1998 ext. 430 for reservations.
Visit the Lecture & Performance Series Web site for more details and the complete schedule of events..