Edinboro Potterfest: October 15-20, 2012

For a full schedule of events, please visit potterfest.cs.edinboro.edu

Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Lie” by David Kopp
Monday, October 15, 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16, 6-8 p.m.
Diebold Center for the Performing Arts

Come join us at auditions for our upcoming holiday production, a dark comedy about getting what you wish for, even if it’s not what you wanted. Contains strong language – strong PG-13. No monologue necessary, but come ready to play! Plan to be at auditions for at least 20 mins. Show runs Dec. 6-16. Scripts available on request. If you have any questions, please call Rob Connick at 402-1144 or email him at laughrioterie@gmail.com.

Monday, October 8, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, October 15, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Entrepreneurial Learning Center at The Startup Incubator, 432 Plum Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

Attend both classes. Without a specific business plan, you cannot communicate what you are to clients, financers, employees or suppliers. Writing your plan forces you to be objective, identifies strengths and weaknesses, allows you to communicate with others and measure preformance. This seminar includes topics on: the value of planning, concept development and how to write a concise business concept, how to identify fatal flaws in a business concept, and a step by step process on writing your business plan.

Only available to Edinboro University students, staff, faculty and Startup Incubator members, and is free of charge.

7:30 p.m. October 15, 17
Erie Philharmonic Open Rehearsal for "Symphonie Fantastique!"
Louis C. Cole Auditorium

Erie Philharmonic will have an open rehearsal, Monday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Louis C. Cole Auditorium. 

This event is free and open to the public.

Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Lie” by David Kopp
Monday, October 15, 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16, 6-8 p.m.
Diebold Center for the Performing Arts

Come join us at auditions for our upcoming holiday production, a dark comedy about getting what you wish for, even if it’s not what you wanted. Contains strong language – strong PG-13. No monologue necessary, but come ready to play! Plan to be at auditions for at least 20 mins. Show runs Dec. 6-16. Scripts available on request. If you have any questions, please call Rob Connick at 402-1144 or email him at laughrioterie@gmail.com.

7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Dr. William P. Alexander Music Center – Recital Hall

The Pride and Ghettoization of Gay Men’s Choruses
Dr. Daniel Burdick, Music Department

October is Lesbian, Gay Male, Bisexual, Transgender People, Questioning, Queer, Intersex People, Asexual People, and Ally Heritage Month at Edinboro University. LGBTQIA Americans have made important and lasting contributions to our nation in every field and endeavor. All Edinboro University students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend the programs and activities that celebrate our diversity and recognize LGBTQIA Americans who have contributed and enriched our campus, state, regional, and national life.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Jack Daniels Silver Cornet Band
Louis C. Cole Auditorium

Tickets are free for Edinboro University students, $5 for faculty, staff, and President’s Pass holders, and $10 for general admission. Tickets are available at the SGA Convenience Store, at the door, or online at www.edinborotickets.com. For more information, call the Office for the Performing Arts at (814) 732-2518.

On Wednesday, October 17, non-education majors are invited to attend the WestPACS Job and Internship Fair at the Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, PA. Pre-register online and view the employer directory at www.westpacs.org.

2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Frank G. Pogue Student Center

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us for our annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk. This year the walk will be held on Wednesday, October 17th, 2012. As in years past, we will be having information tables in the Pogue Student Center. Representatives from Campus Ministry, SafeNet, Crime Victim Center, SafeJourney, Boro Women's Services, and the Ghering Health and Wellness Center will be on hand to provide information about domestic violence support services. Tables will be available from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and the walk will begin at 2pm. We will be walking the inner campus loop. Our intent is to raise campus awareness of domestic violence issues and to connect victims and survivors with campus and community resources. Please come show your support by participating in the walk. Please try to wear purple or black, the colors that show support for domestic violence. We hope to see you all there, and truly appreciate your support in the fight against domestic violence.

This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Ghering Health and Wellness Center and Student Health and Wellness Advisory Board

Wednesdays, October 17 & 24, November 7 & 14
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Entrepreneurial Learning Center at the Startup Incubator, 423 Plum Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

Learn about the selection and application methods for varying metal leaf materials such as copper, silver, and gold; learn how to apply and manipulate these materials with a focus on abstract compositions. Regardless of typical individual style, this course will afford the student an excellent understanding about applying and utilizing metallic leaf in thier artwork.

The cost is $85.00, plus supplies. Open to the University Community and the public at large. Registration is required. Please call the Porreco Center at 732-2544 to register.

Sponsored by Continuing Education

Wednesdays, October 17 & 24, November 7 & 14
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Entrepreneurial Learning Center at Startup Incubator, 423 Plum Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

This course is open to all skill levels. Learning to work with water color and pastel media creates an excellent foundation on which to develop your landscape painting skill. In this course we will explore how to use watercolor with pastel to finish your artwork and develop your ability to utilize multimedia technqiues while creating work.

The cost is $85.00 plus supplies. Open to the University Community and Public at Large. Registration is required. Please call The Porreco Center at 732-2544 to register.

Check the Startup Incubator for updates for future classes.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
8 p.m. in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center (Location TBA)

This performance is sponsored by the University Programming Board. Admission is free and open to the public. A complete list of performances and events sponsored by the UPB is available online at this link.

8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012
Movie: Memento
Frank G. Pogue Student Center - Scot Cinema

A man suffering from short-term memory loss uses notes and tattoos to hunt for the man he thinks killed his wife (Rated R); introduction by Professor Jim Wertz.

Admission is free for EUP students with valid ID, $1 each for all others. Popcorn is $.25 w/ free refills.

This movie is sponsored by the University Programming Board. A full schedule of movies for the semester is available online at this link.

Saturday, October 20, 2-5 p.m.
Goodell Gardens & Homestead

Join in the fun of Edinboro Potterfest by touring the Forbidden Forest at Goodell Gardens! Visit Hagrid's hut, along with many of his friends from Hogwarts, and learn about gardening, herbs, the care of magical creatures and more! The tours will begin in Goodell Gardens' Events Barn, where students will be sorted, and will have a chance to make wands and hats!

Admission: $3 for ages 5-55, $2 for those 0-4 and 56-500.