BYU Kennedy Center Upcoming Events

28 Jul: Lecture Presentation

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600

"Petra: Lost City of Stone," One of the wonders of the ancient world, Petra's history dates back to 300 BC where it was the center of the spice trade. It stands over 2000 years later as a marvel of engineering. Dr. Alex Stecker, 7:00 P.M., free at the Orem Public Library, 58 North State Street

14 Aug: University Commencement

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600

15 Aug: Kennedy Center Convocation

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600

29 Aug: Midway Swiss Days

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Friday and Saturday vendor booths, food, and entertainment, see web site

30 Aug: 6th Annual Multicultural Festival

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600

"A Celebration of Cultural Diversity," sponsored by Salt Lake American Muslim, Saturday and Sunday, 3:00–8:00 P.M., Washington Square, 451 S. 200 E., SLC

1 Sep: Labor Day Holiday

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600

4 Sep: SLC Greek Festival

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Through Sunday, experience authentic foods, exciting entertainment, art displays, and both 5K and 10K runs; adult $3, child (under 5) free, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 S 300 West , Salt Lake City, see web site

1 Oct: Global Awareness Lecture

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

"African Unity: History, Problems, Prospects," F. Abiola Irele, professor of African and Afro-American Studies and Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University, NOON, 238 HRCB

2 Oct: Palmer Distinguished Lecture in Canadian Studies

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

"Health Care Crisis: What Canada and the U.S. Can Learn from One Another in Providing Effective Health Care," Antonia Maioni, director, Institute for the Study of Canada, McGill University, NOON, 238 HRCB

15 Oct: Global Awareness Lecture

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

"Peru–U.S. Relations," His Excellency Felipe Ortiz de Zevallos, Peruvian Ambassador to the U.S., NOON, 238 HRCB

22 Oct: Global Awareness Lecture

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

"The Relationship Matters as Much as the Money: Sustainability for Schools in Cambodia," Kari Grady Grossman, writer/photographer, NOON, 238 HRCB

5 Nov: Global Awareness Lecture

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

"Southern Cyborgs: Posthuman Identity in Latin America," J. Andrew Brown, assistant professor of Spanish, Washington University in St. Louis, NOON, 238 HRCB