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Month at a Glance

University events listed by department.

December 2008

Academic Affairs

For information, call 260-481-6805.

  • December 1 — Classes resume.
  • December 15 — Last week of classes and final exams; continues through Dec. 21.
  • December 25 — Christmas holiday; also Dec. 26.

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Academic Ceremonies

For information, call 260-481-6460.

  • December 19 — Nursing Pinning Ceremony, Walb Student Union Ballroom, 7:30 p.m.

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Anthropology

Anthropology Luncheon Lectures

For information, call 260-481-6272.

  • December 3 — Forensic anthropologist Jennifer Clark will speak about Iraqi mass graves; Classroom-Medical Building, Room 159, 2:30 p.m. Caution: graphic content. No lunch available at this lecture.
  • December 10 — Talia Bugel, International Language and Culture Studies; topic TBA. Kettler Hall, Room G46, noon. Free pizza for students, $1 for faculty/staff/visitors.

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Athletics

For information, call 260-481-0729.

Women's Basketball

Gates Center

  • December 21 — Duquesne, 1 p.m.

Men's Basketball

Memorial Coliseum

  • December 1 — Ball State, 7 p.m.
  • December 30 — North Dakota, 1 p.m.

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Biology

For information, call 260-481-6305.

  • December 2 — Thesis Seminar, Kendra L. Garrett, “Intra-beach variation in leatherback turtle nest environments: implications for hatching success and egg relocation strategies,” Classroom-Medical Building, Room 159, noon.

Career Services

For information, call 260-481-0689.

  • December 3 — Express Lane Drop-in Résumé Critiques, Kettler Hall, Room 109; every Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 p.m., every Thursday noon–2 p.m.

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Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

For information, call 260-481-6608.

  • December 4 — Degree Possible Workshop: “Cultural Celebrations,” Walb Student Union, Room G-21, noon–1:15 p.m.

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International Language and Culture Studies

For information, call 260-481-6860.

  • December 1 — Spanish Table, WU fireside lounge, noon; also Dec. 8. Contact confortm@ipfw.edu.

International Film Series 2008

Classroom-Medical Building, Room 159, 7:30 p.m.; free pizza, open to the public. Contact shins@ipfw.edu.

  • December 10 — Don’t Fence Me In, a documentary on Burmese refugees.

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International Programs

For information, call 260-481-6494.

  • December 3 — Study Abroad Information Session, Kettler Hall, Room 119, noon.

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IPFW/Parkview Health and Wellness Center

For information, call 260-481-6647 or 260-481-5748.

  • December 8 — Free fitness screenings, Gates Center, 4:45–6:45 p.m.
  • December 10 — Free cholesterol and wellness screenings (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, glucose, height, weight, and blood pressure), Walb Student Union, Room 222-224, 7–10 a.m. Twelve-hour fast required; free for IPFW employees, retirees, spouses, and the first 100 IPFW students. Visit www.ipfw.edu/health to schedule an appointment.

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Physics

For information, call 260-481-6306.

  • December 8 — Physics lecture, “Antarctica: A Year Upside Down,” Professor Steve Walter; Kettler Hall, Room 132, noon.

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Registrar

For information, call 260-481-6129.

  • December 10 — Wednesdays at One! “Fall Probation/Dismissal/Honors Queries,” Kettler Hall, Room G-13, 1–2 p.m. No reservation needed.

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Student Affairs

For information, call 260-481-6601.

  • December 1 — Depression and recovery group, Walb Student Union, Room 210, 1–2 p.m.; also Dec. 8.

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Student Government

Student Activities Board Events

For information, call 260-481-6586.

  • December 5 — Mad Ants game, Memorial Coliseum, 7:30 p.m.
  • December 9 — “Clearly You Crystals,” Walb Student Union Fireside Lounge, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

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University Relations

For information, call 260-481-6808.

  • December 13 — Lunch with an IPFW Scientist at Science Central, “From Home to Rome and Back Again!” with Matt Kubik, associate professor of interior design and registered architect; 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Open to the public; for reservations, call 260-424-2400, ext. 451.

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Upward Bound

For U.B. students only. For information, call 260-481-4188.

  • December 6 — Academic Theme Saturday, Kettler Hall, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • December 8 —Trip to the Embassy Theater to see Ain’t Misbehavin’.
  • December 13 —Toboggan trip to Pokagon State Park.
  • December 20 — Holiday party, Walb Student Union.

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Visual and Performing Arts

Theatre

For information, call 260-481-6551 or visit www.ipfw.edu/vpa/theatre. For tickets, call 260-481-6555.

  • December 5 — Purely Dance 2008, Williams Theatre, 8 p.m.; also Dec. 6, 12, and 13 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.

Music

For information, call 260-481-6714 or visit www.ipfw.edu/vpa/music.

  • December 2 — Jazz Ensemble Holiday Swing Concert, Sweetwater Sound Performance Theatre, 5501 U.S. Hwy. 30 W., Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
  • December 3 — Saxophone Quartet and Choir, Rhinehart Music Center, 7:30 p.m.
  • December 5 — Annual Madrigal Dinner featuring the IPFW Chamber Singers, Walb Student Union Ballroom, 7:30 p.m.; also Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 and 7 at 4:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 16555.
  • December 6 — Jazz Honor Band Concert, Rhinehart Music Center, 5 p.m.; free admission, public welcome.
  • December 8 — “Home for the Holidays,” featuring the IPFW Community Orchestra and Choral Union; Rhinehart Music Center, 7:30 p.m.
  • December 9 — Fort Wayne Area Community Band, Rhinehart Music Center, 7:30 p.m.
  • December 12 — “Rejoice Concert,” Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, First Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m.; also Dec. 13. For more information, call 260-481-0481.
  • December 13 — Middle School Honor Band Concert, Rhinehart Music Center, 2 p.m.; free admission, public welcome.
  • December 13 — Faculty recital featuring Amy Prickett, soprano, and Hamilton Tescarollo, piano; Rhinehart Music Center, 4 p.m.

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