Datebook

Tuesday-Friday, October 18-21
College and Seminary Boards of Trustees fall meetings.

Thursday, October 20
The Council on Foreign Relations teleconferences series offers challenging questions addressed by experts in the field. Today’s topic is “Can Democracy Stop Terrorism?” With F. Gregory Gause III, associate professor of political science, University of Vermont. Q&A with students follows. 1:00 p.m., Leadership Center, HUB. Ext. 7510.

Comenius Alumni Award-winner Peter French ’60 speaks on “Sub-Saharan Africa at Mid-Passage: Reflections on Four Decades of Independence and Challenges.” 6:30 p.m., UBC Room, HUB. Reception follows, 7:30 p.m. Ext. 1366.

Friday, October 21
Alumni Awards ceremony. (See Page 1.) 6:00 p.m., dinner-reception, Payne Gallery; 7:30 p.m., ceremony, Peer Hall. Ext. 1366.

Saturday, October 22
Houndfest and Homecoming.
Part III of Televisión Española’s film version of Cervantes’ classic, Don Quijote, stars Fernando Rey in a wry, wonderful performance. In Spanish with English subtitles. 7:00 p.m., Prosser Auditorium. Free. Ext. 1611.

Monday, October 24
Inquirers’ Night at Moravian Theological Seminary offers a chance to explore spiritual vocations, meet the faculty, and learn about degree programs in ministry, social work, and pastoral counseling. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Bahnson Center. Ann Gibson, Ext. 1512 or seminary@moravian.edu.

Wednesday, October 26
The Gairo/Rissmiller Jazz Orchestra, led by Tony Gairo and Gary Rissmiller, artist-lecturers in saxophone and drums, presents “Treacherous,” original music for 16-piece jazz ensemble. 7:30 p.m., Foy Hall. $12, $6 students/seniors. Ext. 1650.

Thursday, October 27
The next of the Piano Masters @ Moravian is Renee Rosnes, Canadian jazz pianist and composer. 7:30 p.m., Peter Hall. 610 515-1025.

Saturday, October 29
Jennifer Kahl ’06, a Civil War reenactor, will lead a demonstration of dances of the Civil War era, with costumed dancers from her reenactment group. 8:00 p.m., Foy Hall. Free. Ext. 1650.

Sunday, October 30
Moravian College Women’s Chorus under the direction of Eduardo Azzati will perform. 7:00 p.m., Peter Hall. $6. Ext. 1650.

Ongoing
“Seldom Seen: Works from (the Other) Permanent Collection” includes pieces owned by the College that are too fragile, too large, or too distinctive to be seen at their best juxtaposed with traditional work. Through November 20. Payne Gallery.

“Edward Sherrif Curtis and the North American Indians” focuses on the twilight years of the original tribal inhabitants. Through December 20. Lower level, Reeves Library.