For three years now, the Italian Film Festival of St. Louis and the Collinsville Library have brought special programs -- from Italy -- to Collinsville to honor the rich Italian Heritage in our local communities. During the month of September, they are organizing a special exhibit "From the Trunks of Travelers to Italy" -- a collection of items from Italy on loan from area residents. The exhibit will be in the library's west wing. Over 80 items from 15 regions of Italy that tell a story of Italy, its culture, and its people. Items are on loan from more than 30 families. A rare collection -- pieces from the mountains to the sea, the lakes regions, cities and small villages, Venice, Rome, Sicily -- even Sardinia. The event is free and open to the public now showing at the Collinsville Library downtown.
The Graduate School will host its Third Annual Emeriti Faculty Reception and Luncheon on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Last year over 100 Emeriti Faculty attended the affair. Plan to join us for lunch starting at 11:00 a.m. in the Meridian Ballroom on the first floor of the Morris University Center. To RSVP for the luncheon, contact Shelly Robinson at 618-650-2811 or at michero@siue.edu by Friday September 18.
Hailed as one of the premier voices of contemporary poetry, Maya Angelou is also considered a remarkable Renaissance woman with many facets—poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil rights activist, producer and director. As a world traveler, Angelou spreads her legendary wisdom to captivated audiences who continue to enjoy the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics. Within the rhythm of her poetry and the elegance of her prose lies Angelou’s unique power to connect with those she meets. Among her many honors are three Grammy Awards, along with nominations for a Tony Award, an Emmy Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
Tickets available at the Fine Arts Box Office in Dunham Hall or by calling 650-5774.
In the Morris University Center's Ballroom at 2:00 p.m.
