The fall semester is underway at Methodist University, and classes will begin August 22. Many events in the areas of the arts, family entertainment, and speaking engagements are open to the community. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
For the most up-to-date listing of events happening on campus, please check our master calendar of events, which can be found here: www.methodist.edu/mu-events.
MU also has many athletic events which are open to the public. Admission to Monarchs athletic events is free for most sports. Admission to football games is free for children under 6 or with a Methodist University ID, and $4 for adults and children over 6. For a complete list of athletic activities, visit mumonarchs.com.
Aug. 26 – Opening Convocation, 11 a.m., Huff Concert Hall.
Aug. 26 – Professional MBA Open House session, 6 p.m., Yarborough Auditorium in Clark Hall. There will also be open houses at 10 a.m. Oct. 8, 6 p.m. Oct. 28, and 2 p.m. Dec. 11. For more information, visit www.methodist.edu/mba.
Sept. 9 – Arias and Artifacts, part of the Lafayette Birthday Celebration, 6:30 p.m., Davis Memorial Library. For more information, please contact Arleen Fields, 910.630.7412, or afields@methodist.edu.
Sept. 22 – Opening reception, “Elemental: Ceramics and Abstract Paintings,” 6:30 p.m., David McCune International Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through Nov. 17. For this and all other McCune Gallery events, contact Silvana Foti for more information at 910.425.5379 or visit davidmccunegallery.org.
Sept. 27 – Presidential Lecture Series, former White House Correspondent and Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Richard Benedetto will speak, followed by a Q&A hosted by President Ben Hancock. The event starts at 7 p.m. in the Physician Assistant Medical Lecture Hall. For more information, please contact Jessica Wanger at 910.630.7005 or events@methodist.edu.
Sept. 29-Oct. 2 – “Much Ado About Romeo and Juliet,” presented by the MU Theatre Department in collaboration with Sweet Tea Shakespeare. Times are 8 p.m. Sept. 29-Oct 1, and 2 p.m. Oct. 2. For more information on this and other theatre events, please contact Evan Bridenstine at 910.630.7104, or ebridens@methodist.edu.
Note: Tickets are required for this event. Admission is $5, or free with an MU ID.
Oct. 6 – Fayetteville Symphonic Band in collaboration with MU Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Oct. 7 – Friends of Music Guest Artist Series presents Piano Trio (Fabian Lopez, violin; Nathan Leyland, cello; and Scott Marosek, piano), 7:30 p.m., Hensdale Chapel. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Oct. 21 – Join the Methodist University family as we celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend 2016. For tickets and more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 910.630.7167 or visit methodist.edu/alumni.
Oct. 26 – Board of Visitors Golf and Tennis Tournament, on the MU campus. To register, call 910.630.7200 or visit www.methodist.edu/bov-tournaments.
Nov. 4 – Friends of Music Guest Artist Series presents Joshua Conyers, baritone, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Nov. 10-13 – Department of Theatre presents Directing Class Projects, Huff Concert Hall. Times are 8 p.m. Nov. 10-12, 2 p.m. Nov. 13. For more information on this and other theatre events, please contact Evan Bridenstine at 910.630.7104, or ebridens@methodist.edu.
Nov. 17 – Reeves School of Business Symposium and Awards Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Embassy Suites. For more information, please visit www.methodist.edu/rsb-symposium.
Note: Tickets must be purchased to this event in advance.
Nov. 17 – MU Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Nov. 18 – All-Choirs Concert, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Nov. 29 – Fayetteville Symphonic Band in collaboration with MU Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Dec. 2 & 3 – Yuletide Feaste, Hay Street United Methodist Church. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Note: Tickets to this event must be purchased in advance.
Dec. 17 – Winter Commencement. Baccalaureate Service at 10:30 a.m. in Huff Concert Hall and Commencement at 2 p.m. in Riddle Athletics Center.
Note: Tickets are required to attend the formal Commencement ceremony in Riddle.
Jan. 9, 2017 – Spring semester classes begin
Jan. 24 – Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m., Hensdale Chapel. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Feb. 3 – Friends of Music Guest Artist Series presents Didge Revolution, 7:30 p.m., Hensdale Chapel. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
Feb. 6 – Spring Convocation, 11 a.m., Huff Concert Hall
Feb. 9 – Opening reception, “Impressionism to Modernism: Masterworks of Early Photography,” 6:30 p.m., David McCune International Art Gallery. The exhibit runs through April 8. For this and all other McCune Gallery events, contact Silvana Foti for more information at 910.425.5379 or visit davidmccunegallery.org.
Feb. 11 – Play4Kay Basketball game, 4 p.m., Riddle Athletics Center. For more information, please contact DeeDee Jarman at djarman@methodist.edu.
Feb. 16-19 – “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” presented by the MU Theatre Department. Times are 8 p.m. Feb. 16-18, and 2 p.m. Feb. 19. For more information on this and other theatre events, please contact Evan Bridenstine at 910.630.7104, or ebridens@methodist.edu.
Note: Tickets are required for this event. Admission is $10, or free with an MU ID.
Feb. 22 – Pangea, a celebration of international culture, music, and dance, 6 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Alina Payankova at apayankova@methodist.edu.
Feb. 28 – Fayetteville Symphonic Band in collaboration with MU Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
March 17 – Friends of Music Guest Artist Series presents Organ Trio (Vicki Fey, organ; Tim Altman, trumpet; Larry Wells, trumpet), 7:30 p.m., Hay Street United Methodist Church. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
April 3-7 – Undergraduate Research Symposium. For more information, please visit www.methodist.edu/curc.
April 6 – Cape Fear New Music Festival. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
April 20 – Fayetteville Symphonic Band in collaboration with MU Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
April 21 – All-Choirs Concert, 7:30 p.m., Huff Concert Hall. For more information, please contact Linda Volman at 910.630.7100 or lvolman@methodist.edu.
May 6 – Spring Commencement. Baccalaureate Service at 10:30 a.m. in Huff Concert Hall and Commencement at 2 p.m. in Riddle Athletics Center.
Note: Tickets are required to attend the formal Commencement ceremony in Riddle.
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