Workers installed Jaume Plensa’s “Waves III” near Chambers Hall earlier this month. A dedication is planned April 17. (Bill Giduz photo)

Lectures, exhibits, choral and chamber music concerts, and an April 7 Holocaust remembrance are among the public events during April at Davidson College. On Saturday, April 6, president Carol Quillen will host a reception followed by the annual student-run Dinner at Davidson fund-raiser for financial aid. Two nights of talks April 8-9 will focus on “Religious Ethics in Contemporary Society” and Wake Forest University professor Randall G. Rogan will give the annual Chidsey Leadership Lecture on April 9. At mid-month, athletic director Jim Murphy will give a public lecture on “Ethics in Sports.” And on April 17, the college will dedicate the latest addition to its outdoor sculpture college, “Waves III” by Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa. Read on for those and other events.

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Wednesday, April 3 – Wednesday, May 1
Senior Exhibitions.
Davidson College invites the public from Wednesday, April 3, through Wednesday, May 1, to exhibitions of artwork by senior class art majors. Receptions for an opening of work by Allison Cottle will be Thursday, April 4, at 11 a.m., and for an opening of work by Rebecca Worrell will be Wednesday, April 17, at 3 p.m. There is no charge to view the exhibitions, which are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends in the Smith Gallery of the Belk Visual Arts Center. For information call 704-894-2344

Wednesday, April 3
Consumer Ethics Lecture.
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 3, to a lecture by David Schwartz, Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Randolph College. Schwartz will speak on “Consuming Choices: Ethics in a Global Consumer Age” beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Hance Auditorium of Chambers Building. There is no charge to attend. For information call 704-894-2542.

Thursday, April 4
Philosophy Lecture.
Davidson College invites the public on Thursday, April 4, to a lecture by Brie Gertler, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Virginia. Gertler who will speak on “Does the Mind Extend into the World?” beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the second floor of Philanthropic Hall. There is no charge to attend. For information call 704-894-2218 or email darobb@davidson.edu ^[1]

Thursday, April 4
Spanish Poetry.
Davidson College invites the public on Thursday, April 4, to a presentation by Fernando Operé, poet and Professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Virginia. Operé will present “La Vuelta Mundo en 80 Poems,” an illustrated presentation in Spanish of his newest poetry collection beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Sprinkle Room of the Alvarez College Union. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-7050 or email mavasquez@davidson.edu ^[2].

Friday, April 5
Chemistry Lecture.
Davidson College invites the public on Friday, April 5, to a chemistry lecture by Professor Michael Best from the University of Tennessee. Best will present “Synthetic Analogs of Cell Surface Ligands for studying Protein-Membrane Binding Interactions that Regulate Disease-Related Biological Processes” beginning at 2:30 p.m. in room B25 of Martin Chemistry Building. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby at 2 p.m. There is no charge to attend the event. For information call 704-894-2307.

Saturday, April 6
Dinner at Davidson Fundraiser
Davidson College students invite the public on Saturday, April 6, to join them in support of the college’s commitment to affordability through the fourth annual “D@D” event. In addition to the traditional dinner, this year’s event features an optional reception at the home of Davidson President Carol Quillen, and a free theatrical production written by Davidson senior Rodney Saunders Jr. and produced by his fellow classmates. Prices and times vary. For reservations or more information call 704-962-2706 or email hegruber@davidson.edu ^[3].

Sunday, April 7
Concert Series.
Davidson College invites the public on Sunday, April 7, to a concert by The Davidson Trio. Violinist Rosemary Furniss, cellist Alan Black, and pianist Dana Protopopescu will present the finale of this season’s Concert Series with a program that includes Beethoven’s Piano Trio Op. 1, No. 3, Turina’s Fantasia for piano, violin and cello (“Circulo”), Op. 91, and Brahms’s Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87, No. 2. The charge to attend this event is $15 for general admission; $8 for seniors; and $5 for youth 18 and under. The concert begins at 3 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center. Call 704-894-2135 for reservations or purchase online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[4].

Sunday, April 7
Holocaust Remembrance.
Davidson College invites the public on Sunday, April 7, to observe Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Remembrance day. The occasion will feature readings on the Nazi genocide of European Jewry. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 4 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For information call 704-252-7038 or 704-894-2284.

Monday, April 8
African-American Studies.
Davidson College invites the public on Monday, April 8, to a talk on “Race, Resistance and Quiet” by Associate Professor of African American Studies Kevin Quashie. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7 p.m. in Hance Auditorium of Chambers Building. For information call 704-894-2713 or email aranatrella@davidson.edu ^[5].

Monday, April 8 & Tuesday, April 9
Religious Ethics in Contemporary Society
Davidson College invites the public on Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9 to talks titled “Christian Love and Forgiveness in the Context of Human Conflict,” and “The Role of Religious Ethics in Contemporary Liberal Society” by Nigel Biggar, Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology from the University of Oxford, England. The lectures are part of an on-going series concerning Davidson’s church relatedness. The talks will take place at 7:30 p.m. on April 8 and 11 a.m. on April 9 in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room, and there is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu ^[6].

Tuesday, April 9
Chidsey Leadership Lecture.
Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday, April 9, to a talk titled “Communication for Change” by communication professor and crisis negotiations expert Randall G. Rogan, Professor of Communication and Associate Dean for Academic Planning at Wake Forest University. There is no charge to attend the event, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. For more information contact chidseycenter@davidson.edu ^[7]

Tuesday, April 9
Piano Recital.
Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday, April 9, to a concert by students of Artist Associates David Palmer and Cynthia Lawing. There is no charge to attend the performance, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center. For information call 704-894-2848.

Wednesday, April 10
Chorale Concert.
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 10, to a concert by the Davidson Chorale. Director of Choral Activities Christopher Gilliam will lead this highly selective group of student vocalists in a challenging program including works by Bach, Brahms, Howells, and Whitacre. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Davidson College Presbyterian Church. For more information call 704-894-2848.

Thursday, April 11
Literary Reading.
Davidson College invites the public on Thursday, April 11, to a presentation by award-winning novelist Randall Kenan who will read from his work and present the Vereen Bell Memorial Award in Creative Writing to students. There is no charge to attend the event, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Alvarez Colleg Union Smith 900 Room. For more information call 704-894-2472 or email narandazzo@davidson.edu ^[8].

Sunday, April 14
Kelley History Lecture.
Davidson College invites the public on Sunday, April 14, to a history lecture by Woody Holton, Professor of History at the University of South Carolina. Holton will present the college’s Kelley Lecture on the subject “Abigail Adams, Entrepreneur” beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Alvarez College Union Smith 900 Room. There is no charge to attend the event. For information call 704-894-2273.

Monday, April 15 – Wednesday, April 17
Senior Thesis Presentations.
Davidson College invites the public from Monday, April 15, through Wednesday, April 17, to thesis presentations by senior students earning a major through the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies. Students will present their theses from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. nightly in Dana Building room 146. There is no charge to attend the event. For more information email camahoney@davidson.edu ^[9].

Tuesday, April 16
Sports Ethics.
Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday, April 16, to a lecture by Jim Murphy, Director of Athletics at Davidson College, on “Ethics in Sports.” There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7 p.m. in Hance Auditorium of Chambers Building. For information call 704-894-2095 or email ethics@davidson.edu ^[6].

Tuesday, April 16
Poetry Reading.
Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday, April 16, to an event in honor of National Poetry Month. Students, faculty, staff and local poets will present their original work beginning at 8 p.m. in the Rare Book Room of the E.H. Little Library. There is no charge to attend the event, and refreshments will be served. For information call 704-894-2160 or email shbyrd@davidson.edu ^[10].

Tuesday, April 16
Student Recital.
Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday, April 16, to a performance featuring top student musicians showcasing a variety of instruments and repertoire. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center. For more information call 704-894-2838.

Wednesday, April 17
Sculpture Dedication.
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 17, to a dedication ceremony for the most recent addition to its outdoor sculpture garden, a stone and stainless steel work titled “Waves III” by contemporary Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa. The work is a gift to the college from alumnus Jim Pepper. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 4:30 p.m. on the north side of Chambers Building. For more information call 704-894-2344. (See March 11, 2013, DavidsonNews.net, “New art on campus: Jaume Plensa’s Wave III.” ^[11]

Wednesday, April 17
History Lecture.
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 17, to a lecture titled “Trying Galileo,” by Thomas F. Mayer, Professor of History at Augustana College. Mayer will present his research on the trial of Galileo in 1616, and the scientist’s refusal to abandon the belief that the sun was the center of the universe. Mayer takes a legal and political approach revealing that Galileo arrogantly rejected a strong case in law that could have allowed him to avoid condemnation. Highlighting the trial leads to a different picture than the dominant view that Galileo fell victim to intolerance and superstition. There is no charge to attend the talk, which will begin at 7 p.m. in Room 2164 of Chambers Building. For information email robarnes@davidson.edu ^[12].

Wednesday, April 17
Biology, Medicine and Technology.
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 17, to a talk titled “Electronic Medial Records and Patient Genome Information” presented by Davidson alumnus Dr. Raye Alford of Baylor University. There is no charge to attend the event, which will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Dana Building room 146. For information email labarker@davidson.edu. ^[13]

Wednesday, April 17
Medical Ethics Symposium
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 17, to the annual Speas Symposium in Medical Ethics. Speakers Dr. Thomas Stossel from Harvard’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Derek Raghavan, president of the Levine Cancer Institute with Carolina’s Heath Systems, will address the subject, “Cancer Care: Science, Practices and Ethics.” The talks begin at 5:30 p.m. in Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building. Please RSVP to medicalhumanities@davidson.edu ^[14] by April 8. For information call 704-894-2482.

Friday, April 19
Musical Interludes.
Davidson College invites the public on Friday, April 19, to this season’s final Musical Interludes performance. It will feature Davidson student musicians performing a repertoire they have mastered during their time at Davidson. There is no charge to attend the performance, which begins at 12:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center. For information call 704-894-2848.

Friday, April 19
Jazz Ensemble Concert.
Davidson College invites the public on Friday, April 19, to the annual jazz residency concert, in which the college Jazz Ensemble will perform with world-class trumpeter Allen Vizzuti. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. For information call 704-894-2848.

Friday, April 19
Student Chemistry Research.
Davidson College invites the public on Friday, April 19, to a research presentation by senior chemistry students Jon Himes and Beth Mundy. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 2:30 p.m. in B 25, the Martin Lecture Hall in Martin Chemistry Building. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby at 2 p.m. For information call 704-894-2307.

Monday, April 22
Faculty Recital.
Davidson College invites the public on Monday, April 22, to a performance by artist associate and vocalist Diane Thornton. Thornton will perform music from the Belvedere Chamber Music Festival with pianist Adam Bowles and flautist Amy Orsinger. The program consists of works by Gabriel Faure, Jacques Ibert, Claude Debussy, Aaron Copland, James Copland, and Charles Ives. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center. For information call 704-894-2848.

Wednesday, April 24
Symphony Concert.
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 24, to hear the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra “go looney” with an assortment of music from favorite cartoons, including pieces by Rossini, Liszt, Offenbach, Wagner, Ponchielli and Dukas. There is no charge to attend the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Duke Family Performance Hall. For information call 704-894-2848.

Wednesday, April 24
Cornelson Lecture.
Davidson College invites the public on Wednesday, April 24, to the annual Cornelson Distinguished Lecture in Economics, delivered this year by Daron Acemoglu of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Acemoglu won the John Bates Clark Medal in 2005 as the top economist under age 40, and has been named to Foreign Policy magazine’s 100 Global Thinkers for 2012. He is co-author of the bestseller, Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 8 p.m. in Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building. For more information call 704-894-2398 or email ancraig@davidson.edu ^[15].

Wednesday, April 24- Thursday, April 25
One Act Plays.
Davidson College invites the public from Wednesday, April 24, through Thursday, April 25, to stage presentations by student directors of the one-act plays The Whole Shebang by Rich Orloff and Could Tectonics by Jose Rivera. Admission is $3 at the door, or online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[4]. For information call 894-2361.

Thursday, April 25
Poetry Reading.
Davidson College invites the public on Thursday, April 25, to a poetry reading by prize-winning author and self-identified cyborg Jillian Weise. Her works include The Amputee’s Guide to Sex, The Book of Goodbyes, and a novel titled The Colony. There is no charge to attend the event, which will begin at 4:30 p.m. in Hance Auditorium of Chambers Building. For information call 704-894-2472 or email narandazzo@davidson.edu ^[8].

Thursday, April 25 – Wednesday, May 8
Student Exhibition.
Davidson College invites the public from Thursday, April 25, through Wednesday, May 8, to view a juried exhibition of artwork by Davidson students. An awards reception will be held April 25 at 7 p.m. There is no charge to view the exhibition, which will be in the Van Every Gallery of the Belk Visual Arts Center. The gallery is open weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. For information call 704-894-2344.

Friday, April 26
Chemistry Student Research.
Davidson College invites the public on Friday, April 26, to a research presentation by senior chemistry students Tim Oh and Kyle Yang. There is no charge to attend the event, which will begin at 2:30 p.m. in B 25, the Martin Lecture Hall in Martin Chemistry Building. Light refreshments will be served in Martin Lobby at 2 p.m. For information call 704-894-2307.

Monday, April 29
Choral Arts Society Concert.
Davidson College invites the public on Monday, April 29, to a program by the Davidson College Choral Arts Society of works by French composers titled “De La France Profonde.” Director of Choral Activities Christopher Gilliam will lead this concert by members of the Davidson Singers, the Davidson Pro Arte Orchestra and professional soloists. The program includes the Durufle Requiem, Franck’s “Psaume 150” and Gabriel Faure’s “Pavane.” For reservations call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or purchase online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[4].

Tuesday, April 30
Chamber Music Recital.
Davidson College invites the public on Tuesday, April 30, to a performance by a variety of small student ensembles. There is no charge to attend the event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of Sloan Music Center. For information call 704-894-2848