Convo/ Chapel Schedule
Spring 1999
Unless otherwise noted, convocations will be each
Tuesday and chapels each Thursday. (both at 1:30PM).
The convocation and chapel schedule for the spring
semester will consist of thirty-six afternoon and
evening programs.
FEB.
Tues. *2 The National
Opera Company presents in English Mozart's The
Marriage of Figaro at 8:00PM in Lesesne Auditorium.
(DOUBLE CREDIT)
Tues. 9 STALEY
LECTURES - Dr. William Edgar will speak on the topic
“The Great Reversal.” Dr. Edgar holds
degrees from Harvard University, Westminster
Theological Seminary, and the University of Geneva.
He currently serves as Professor of Apologetics at
Westminster Theological Seminary.
Wed. 10 Bowie Arts
Center Exhibit - Juried Youth Art Show- The South
Carolina Arts Education Association sponsors the
exhibit from the western region. (1:30-3:30PM)
Wed. 10 STALEY
LECTURES - Dr. William Edgar will speak on the topic
“Knocking on Heaven's Door: A History of Rock
and Roll.” Lesesne Auditorium (8:00PM)
Thurs. 11 STALEY
LECTURES - “Heaven in a Nightclub” - Dr.
William Edgar will speak on the spiritual background
of jazz music.
Tues. 16 The
Association of Minority Students presents poetry,
music, and songs. A favorite convo year after year!
Thurs. 18 The
Association of Minority Students presents Minerva T.
King, a storyteller from the Charleston, SC area.
Thurs. 18 STUKES
LECTURES - Mr. Mark Mathabane - Mr. Mathabane is the
acclaimed best-selling author of
Kaffir Boy, Kaffir Boy in America, Love in Black
& White and African
Women. Lesesne Auditorium 4:00PM.
Book signing to follow!
Tues. 23 Health Convo
- Mrs. Ann Gainey from Gainesville, GA will speak on
the topic “Hold on to Your Hormones.”
Tues. 23 Carolina
Chamber Ensemble - The Department of Music features
Dr. Rhea Jacobus, flutist, and Dr. Matthew Manwarren,
pianist, in recital. Memorial Hall (8:00PM)
Thurs. 25 Soul Support
- Soul support is an a capella group that took the
campus by storm last year. The group resides in
Nebraska and will be on tour in this area. Don't miss
this Chapel!
Thurs. 25 The American
String Quartet celebrates its 25th Anniversary with
an American tour that includes a performance at
Erskine's Memorial Hall (8:00PM).
MAR.
Tues. 2 FRANCES
CARDWELL LECTURES - Dr. Grace Lucile Hill will be the
guest lecturer. Dr. Hill attended Erskine College,
Furman University, Clemson University, and the
University of South Carolina where she earned a Ph.D.
Thurs. 4 SGA
Presidential Nominations - Following nominations, the
annual Institutional Survey will be distributed to
students.
Sun. 7 EEB Movie -
“Manchurian Candidate” Lesesne Auditorium.
(8:00PM)
Tues. 9 SGA
Presidential Speeches
Wed. 10 Bowie Arts
Center Exhibit - Old Edgefield Pottery - Indigenous
ceramics from Old Edgefield Pottery will be on
display.
(1:30-3:30PM)
Thurs. *11
Presentation of endowed chairs to faculty members Dr.
James W. Gettys (history) and Dr. John G. Brawley Jr.
(music). (DOUBLE CREDIT)
Tues. 16 SGA, EEB,
& Judicial Board Officer Nominations
Tues. 16 Koonts -
Lampton Keyboard Series - Organist Jack Mitchener
will perform in Memorial Hall. (8:00PM)
Thurs. 18 Jay West
will speak on the topic “Can't We Just Get
Along? What causes turmoil in relationships and how
do we move beyond the turmoil?
Tues. 30 SGA, EEB,
& Judicial Officer Nominee Speeches
APRIL
Thurs. 1 SCA
Presidential and Officer Nominations - followed by an
address by the President, Dr. John L. Carson.
Tues. 6 SGA
Installation Service
Thurs. 8 SCA Presidential
and Officer Nomination Speeches
Tues. 13 ODK Auction
Thurs. 15 David Chesnut -
President of Alumni Association. Mr. Chesnut is a
lawyer from Atlanta, GA and a former member of the
Atlanta Olympic Committee.
Tues. 20 PECULIAR PEOPLE
- (Chapel) This husband and wife drama team add humor
to some of the issues which make life so complicated.
Back By Popular Demand!
Thurs. 22 SCA
Installation - Chapel
Th.-Sat. 22-24 STUDENT
ONE ACT PLAYS. Presented by our very own
Erskine Players. Time and place TBA.
Tues. 27 Career Fair - We
will meet in Lesesne Auditorium and then move to
Watkins Student Center where many professional and
vocational leaders will be set up to answer your
questions.
Tues. 27 The Erskine
Choraleers present the Raymond Brock Memorial
Concert. Memorial Hall (8:00PM).
Thurs. 29 Summer Work Opportunities with
the summer conferences, internships and Camp Joy! Tim
Melton of Greenville, SC will be the guest speaker.
Thurs. 29 SENIOR RECITAL with Miss Ann Rabon,
pianist.
MEMORIAL HALL (8:00PM)
MAY
Tues. 4 Senior Slide Show
Tues. 4 Erskine College Choraleers Pops
Concert in Memorial Hall at 8:00PM.
Thurs. 6 Honors Day - Who will wear the ring? Join
with your peers and classmates in a time of
celebration!
