Assumption College Announces October Events

October, 2002—Assumption College is pleased to present the following events throughout the remainder of the month of October. All events will be held on the college campus and are free and open to the public. For more information on any of the following events, please call (508) 767-7160.

October 16—The Center for Continuing and Professional Education presents a lecture by John Murphey called “Cubism: The Great Breakthrough of Modern Artistic Thought” at 6:30 P.M. in the Salon of La Maison Francaise. John Murphey has taught art for the Center for Continuing and Professional Education since 1984 and received the Outstanding Teacher Award in 1990. This event is free of charge, but you must RSVP for this event by calling (508) 767-7364 before October 10.

October 17—The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents “Boogie Down Journeys,” a series of monologues by Stephen Tejada at 8:00 p.m. in Charlie’s café. The show is a collection of monologues, written and performed by Tejada, which combine comedy, drama, and real emotions to explore the stories of struggle, survival, love and laughter that emerge from the souls of Black and Latino men and women. He has performed at a variety of institutions including Northeastern University, Connecticut College, Trinity College, and Weslyan University. Students, faculty, and alumni from diverse backgrounds have all said that they gain a great deal from the performance.

October 18—The d’Alzon Arts series presents poetry readings by John Hodgen and Ralph Hughes at 7:00 P.M. in the d’Alzon library. John Hodgen is a professor in the English and Humanities Department at Mount Wachusett Community College. Hodgen is the author of “In My Father’s House,” and “Bread Without Sorrow,” as well as being included in several anthologies. He is also the winner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council Finalist Award in Poetry for 2000 and the 2001 Emily Dickinson Award. Ralph Hughes taught Latin and English at Worcester Academy before becoming involved with his current hobby, making musical poetry via the cello. Hughes's poems have appeared in Sahara and Diner and were featured in an issue of The Worcester Review after he had won the first prize in the annual contest of the Worcester County Poetry Association.

October 20—The HUMANARTS program presents Eric Vincent in concert at 3:00 P.M. in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise. Vincent began his career in Paris at the famous "Port du Salut." This amazing performer lives downtown Paris on a beautiful "péniche" and has a special passion for taking his music to every corner of the globe. In the US, he has appeared on radio and television and made a number of very successful tours of college, high school and university groups and has recorded several CD's and videos. Vincent is a contemporary singer who has recently adapted into French the songs of James Taylor. This event is co-sponsored by the foreign language department.

October 23—The d’Alzon Arts series presents the opening lecture and reception for John Gaumond’s “Photography” exhibit at 4:00 P.M. in the d’Alzon library. The exhibit runs from October 21-November 15, 2002. Gaumond is an established poet in Central Massachusetts who has won numerous awards. He was also instrumental in establishing a “Reading is Fundamental” program in Fitchburg. As a photographer, Gaumond focuses on still life photos such as doors, windows, alleys, arches, and passageways. He began his photography career in 1953 when stationed in Korea with the United States Air Force.

October 24—The Spanish language film series continues with “El Espinzao del Diablo (The Devil’s Backbone)” showing at 7:00 P.M. in the Information Technology Center, room 217. Summary: An orphanage is haunted by the spirit of a boy killed during the bombings of the Spanish Civil War. As a ghost makes contact with the new arrival, Carlos, the dark truth behind the boy's demise becomes clear. Rich with psychological and political implications that never obscure its fundamental creepiness, “El Espinzao del Diablo” is a well-told and beautifully filmed ghost story.

October 29—Dr. Warren Murray, visiting d’Alzon chair at Assumption College will give a lecture called, “The Impact of Science on Religion,” at 4:00 p.m. in the Salon of La Maison Francaise.