The 10th Annual University Authors\u2019 Reception will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 11 on the Second Floor of the Kemp Library<\/strong>. The yearly event is designed to honor university authors whose books were published during the preceding year. This year\u2019s honorees either authored or edited books in 2013. Copies of books written or edited by 2014 honorees will be permanently displayed in book cases on the second fl oor of Kemp Library along with the books of ESU authors honored at previous receptions. For more information about the University Authors\u2019 Reception, contact Leslie Berger at 570-422-3597 or lberger@esu.edu<\/a> The event is open to the public at no cost.<\/p>\n ESU\u2019s Faculty Development and Research Grants Committee Presents Annual Fall Poster Event from Noon to 3:00 PM in the Main Lobby of the Warren E. \u201955 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center<\/strong>. The main lobby becomes a temporary visual repository of research from an array of academic departments. It will showcase FDR-funded scholarship produced from Fall 2013 through Summer 2014. For more information, please contact Paul Creamer, Ph.D., FDR Committee Member, at pcreamer@esu.edu<\/a> or 570-422-3318. The display is open to the public at no cost.<\/p>\n Earth Day Committee Planning Earth Day for April 2015. The first open meeting will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 13 in the University Center, Room 213. For more information contact Alyson Corduan at acorduan@live.esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join ESU President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D. for a Special Exhibit in the Sterling Strauser Gallery, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 15 in the ESU Innovation Center, located at 562 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg<\/strong>. The exhibit, titled \u201cThe Strauser Circle: Selected Works from the Robinson Family Collection,\u201d includes works of outsider artists from the private collection. The cost per person is $50 and pre-registration is recommended. All funds raised will go to support the Sterling Strauser Gallery, which is temporarily located in the Innovation Center but is proposed to be permanently housed in the future Keystone Center. The show will feature both a live and a silent auction of the artwork by various artists that evening. The event Films and the Environment \u2013 Films and Film Festivals as Vehicles for Social Change at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 18 in Beers Lecture Hall<\/strong>. Nina Streich will discuss how film festivals play a role in bringing these films to a broader audience and the use of the medium of the motion picture to encourage public engagement. The Global Peace Film Festival, that was created and is run by Ms. Streich, is a leader in the field of social engagement film festivals. She will discuss the evolution of this film festival, now planning its thirteenth season, and the role of film festivals in bringing new films to the public \u2013 with a special focus on films on environmental issues, both fiction and non-fiction. For more information, contact Paul Lippert, Ph.D., professor of Communication Studies at 570-422- 3482 or plippert@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n ESU\u2019s Dance Company Fall Performance Open Dress Rehearsal 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 19 at the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts. All seats only $2!<\/strong><\/p>\n ESU\u2019s Dance Company to Present Fall Performance \u2013 Debuts at 7:00 PM, November 20 – 21 and at 2:00 PM, November 22 at the Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong>. This semi-annual performance will throw the spotlight on the talents of students, faculty members and guest artists. A variety of choreographic styles and dance pieces will include contemporary, modern, jazz and tap. Saturday\u2019s performance will include the children from the Community Dance Program, under the direction of guest artist Jessica Batha. Tickets are available for purchase at http:\/\/quantum. esu.edu\/dance\/. Additionally, tickets will be sold at the door prior to each performance. Tickets cost $5 for children, students, and senior citizens and $10 for adults. For more information about this event contact Dr. Gibbons at 570-422-3331 or egibbons@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5 K Jingle Bell Walk\/Run Event at 9:00 AM, Saturday, December 6 in Front of Zimbar Building<\/strong>. Sign-in begins at 8:30 AM in the lobby of Zimbar. Participation fee is $20 with dri-fi t-shirt or $10 without shirt. All proceeds will benefit the student PDS Scholarship Fund. Register online or mail registration form and check to: c\/o Maryellen Mross, East Stroudsburg University, Office of Field Experiences & Partnerships 200 Prospect Ave., Stroud 214 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. For more information, contact Maryellen Mross at 570-422-3413 or mmross@esu.edu<\/a>. Visit the PDS 15 year celebration website to stay informed about the symposium and other monthly events and celebrations at www.esu.edu\/pds15<\/a>.<\/p>\n November 17 \u2013 December 5<\/strong> Wednesday, November 19, 7:30 PM University\/Community Orchestra Concert<\/strong> Thursday, November 20, 4:00 – 6:00 PM<\/strong> November 19-21, 8:00 PM; November 22-23, 2:00 PM<\/strong> Sunday, November 23, 7:00 PM<\/strong> Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 PM Sunday, December 7, 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 PM Auditions for the February 24 \u2013 March 1 Theatre Production of Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl will be held Sunday, November 2 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and Monday, November 3 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM in the Smith-McFarland Theatre<\/strong>. The play is a lyrical, magical rendition of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice from Eurydice\u2019s point-of-view. If interested in participating, prepare a one-minute monologue or be prepared to do cold readings from the scripts. Please read the play thoroughly beforehand. Scripts are available for 24-hour sign out in Room 218 of the Fine and Performing Arts Center. For more information, please contact Professor O\u2019Hearn at sohearn@esu.edu<\/a> or call 570-422-3885.<\/p>\n Courses Pending Approval By The University-Wide Curriculum Committee<\/strong>. Descriptions are available upon request in the office of the committee chair in the English Department (Stroud 309). Address questions within 10 University calendar days after first appearance.<\/p>\n Changes:<\/strong>
\nalso will include entertainment, hors d\u2019oeuvres, and beverages. For additional information, call Gwen Hughes, administrative support specialist for the Office of University Advancement, at 570-422-7000.<\/p>\nCultural Events<\/h2>\n
\n(Closed November 26-30 for Thanksgiving)
\nMadelon Powers Gallery, ESU Fine & Performing Arts Center
\nSemester Review
\nGallery hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Wednesdays & Thursdays, and 11:00 AM – 4:00 , Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or email esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nBetsy Buzzelli-Clarke, director
\nOpen to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nMadelon Powers Gallery, ESU Fine & Performing Arts Center
\nReception for Artists
\nOpen to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or email esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.
\n(Cash & checks only accepted at the box offi ce). Please arrive early. For other information, please call 570-422-3483, x 4 or email esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nDale Snow Theatre, ESU Fine & Performing Arts Center
\nSinister Tales: One-Act Plays and Scenes
\nPresented by Stage II, the student theatre organization, which is responsible for all aspects of the production including play selection, directing, acting, design and technical elements.
\nGeneral admission, $12;
\nFaculty\/staff and senior citizens (with ID), $10; Students (with ID), $7; Youth, $5.
\nTickets available in advance online at www.esu.edu\/theatretickets<\/a> (credit cards only online).
\nRemaining tickets available at the box office one hour before curtain on performance dates (cash & checks only at box office). Please arrive early.
\nFor box office reservations or other information, please email esuarts@esu.edu<\/a> or call 570-422-3483, ext. 4.<\/p>\n
\nFall Jazz Concert University Singers James Maroney, director University Jazz Ensemble
\nOpen to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWinter Choral Concert<\/strong>
\nA Cappella Ensemble Concert Choir
\nJames Maroney, director Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu.
\nSunday, December 7, 7:00 PM Winter Band Concert University\/Community Concert Band Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nWinter Band Concert<\/strong>
\nUniversity\/Community Concert Band Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nStudent Voice\/ Piano Recital<\/strong>
\nStudents of James Maroney and Betsy Buzzelli-Clarke Open to the public at no cost.
\nFor information, 570-422-3483 or esuarts@esu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nHIST 340 Origins of the American Republic (addition of DE1)
\nHIST 473 Modern Germany (addition of DE1)
\nREED 315 Scaffolding Language and Literacy Development for Students with Disabilities (addition of DE)
\nREED 340 Teaching Reading in the Middle Grades (addition of DE)
\nREED 350 Teaching Reading to Communities of Diverse Learners (addition of DE)
\nREED 533 Early Literacy (addition of DE)<\/p>\n