Upcoming on campus

THE ADDING MACHINE

Feb. 3-12, 7:30 p.m.
Babcock Theatre
Mr. Zero works at a monotonous job where he’s exploited. At home, his unsympathetic wife constantly nags him. When his company gives him the boot, Mr. Zero goes berserk, kills his boss, and is hanged for his crime. In the afterlife he is presented with freedom of choice and opportunities. Will he improve his existence, or will fear hold him back? Mr. Zero’s story offers new perspectives on work, life, and what it means to be human. More information is online or contact the Kingsbury Hall Box Office  at 801-581-7100.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FILM SCREENING: AMERICAN TEACHER

Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Film and Media Arts Building Auditorium
Weaving interviews of policy experts and startling facts with the lives and careers of four teachers, the film, American Teacher, tells the collective story by and about those closest to the issues in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend every day in U.S. classrooms. A panel discussion will follow the film. More information is online or contact Paula Smith at 801-581-7100.

THE NATURE OF THINGS LECTURE: STORYTELLING: CLEAR PROOF SCIENTISTS DESCENDED FROM HUMANS

Thursday, Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m.
Salt Lake City Main Library
Scientists often have a hard time with the idea of storytelling. Many even suffer from “storyphobia,” the irrational fear of “bending the science to tell a better story.” But Randy Olson, a scientist-turned-filmmaker, believes scientists descended from humans and still possess vestiges of storytelling skills that can make their communications more effective. In films like Flock of Dodos and Sizzle, Olson uses the power of story to put science front and center in an age of information overload. His lecture explores the crucial role of storytelling in the mass communication of science. More information is online or contact Scott Pettett at 801-585-6927.

CELTIC NIGHTS – AN IRISH VALENTINE

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Kingsbury Hall
Celtic Nights weaves together the lmelodies and lyrics of Celtic heritage, showcased against a backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship. In this production featuring six of Ireland’s most promising singers and six of its most accomplished step dancers, the story of the Celtic people is told through the power and majesty of music and the hypnotic fury of dancing feet. More information is online or contact the Kingsbury Hall Box Office at 801-581-7100.

OCCUPYING PUBLIC SPACES: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE OCCUPY WALL STREET MOVEMENT

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1:15 p.m.
Hinckley Caucus Room, OSH 255
Join the distinguished panel of professors from the political science and sociology departments as they discuss the Occupy Wall Street Movement. More information is online or contact Samantha Brodey at 801-581-3241.

SUNDAYS@7 CONCERT FEATURING
DEAN RAYMOND TYMAS-JONES

Sunday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
Libby Gardner Concert Hall
The School of Music will feature tenor Raymond Tymas-Jones, associate vice president for the arts and dean of the College of Fine Arts, in a Sundays@7 spotlight concert. As part of Black History Month, the program will include poetry readings, dance, and song, all centered on the poetry of Langston Hughes. Sundays@7 is the School of Music’s free, one-hour concert series featuring distinguished faculty. More information is online or contact the School of Music at 801-581-6762.

SOCIAL SOUP PRESENTS: YOUTH GROWING TOGETHER-YOUNG GARDENERS AND FARMERS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 12 p.m.
Goodwill Humanitarian Building, Community Meeting Room 155
The School of Social Work and the Office of Sustainability sponsor a panel of representatives from local community organizations that will discuss several youth-oriented farming and gardening efforts throughout Salt Lake County. From elementary schoolers learning to grow and cook food, to high schoolers learning job skills, young people are getting their hands in the dirt and are learning how they can be part of the food system. Enjoy freshly prepared soup courtesy of Chartwells (first come, first served until gone; please bring your own bowl and utensils to reduce waste if you can do so). More information is online or contact Naomi Silverstone at 801-581-5066.

ANIMATION: THE SECRETS

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 12:15 p.m.
Marriott Library, Gould Auditorium
The Marriott Library has teamed up with faculty from the Entertainment Arts and Engineering (EAE) master games studio to present the lecture series: Video Games: Where Technology Meets Art. This lecture on animation will feature Craig Caldwell, Arts Track director for the U’s Entertainment Arts and Engineering program and USTAR senior research professor. More information is online or contact Mary Ross at 801-581-7791.