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Submit Calendar notices to: Steve Daniel, 100 Koch Hall; sdaniel@odu.edu. The next Calendar will be dated May 15 to June 14; submissions are due May 1.

Speakers
Workshops
Symposia
Performances
Films
Meetings
Exhibitions
Miscellaneous
Sports
Deadlines
Coming soon to the Ted Constant Center


Speakers
Thursday, April 16
Bill Portlock, senior educator for the Bay with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and award-winning nature photographer, the annual Lytton J. Musselman Natural History Lecture, 7 p.m., MGB auditorium.

Rod Evans, lecturer of philosophy, a talk based on his new book, “The Artful Nuance: A Refined Guide to Imperfectly Understood Words in the English Language,” 7 p.m., Lecture Hall 244, Va. Beach Ctr.

Tuesday, April 21
Curt Richardson, Duke Univ. Wetland Ctr., “Restoring Ecosystem Services in an Urban Riparian Wetland Complex,” for the Biological Sciences Seminar Series, 12:30 p.m., 101 MGB. 683-3595


Workshops
Tuesday, April 14
“Blackboard Sprint,” Ctr. for Learning Technologies, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 411 Gornto. Registration: http://clt.odu.edu/facdev. 683-3172

Wednesday, April 15
“Blackboard Sprint,” Ctr. for Learning Technologies, 9 a.m. to noon, 411 Gornto. Registration: http://clt.odu.edu/facdev. 683-3172

Thursday, April 16
“Citation Databases,” designed for faculty to learn who has cited their publications and those of others; how to locate articles that cite a particular article; and ways to find out which journals are ranked highest in a particular field, 10-11 a.m., 163 Perry Library. 683-5910

“Managing Video Streaming,” Ctr. for Learning Technologies, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 411 Gornto. Registration: http://clt.odu.edu/facdev. 683-3172

Tuesday, April 21
“Orientation to Video Streaming and the Broadcast Classroom,” Ctr. for Learning Technologies, 11 a.m. to noon, 201 Gornto. Registration: http://clt.odu.edu/facdev. 683-3172

Wednesday, April 22
“Adobe Connect,” Ctr. for Learning Technologies, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 411 Gornto. Registration: http://clt.odu.edu/facdev. 683-3172

Thursday, April 23
“Organization Leader Training (Non-Credit Use of Blackboard),” Ctr. for Learning Technologies, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 411 Gornto. Registration: http://clt.odu.edu/facdev. 683-3172

Friday, April 24
“Intergenerational Differences in the Workplace,” facilitated by Gwen Lee-Thomas, asst. professor of educ. leadership and counseling, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 683-5511. $

“Orientation to Video Streaming and the Broadcast Classroom,” Ctr. for Learning Technologies, 11 a.m. to noon, 201 Gornto. Registration: http://clt.odu.edu/facdev. 683-3172


Symposia
Thursday, April 30
“NATO at Sixty: Emerging Strategic Imperatives,” annual Azalea Festival Symposium hosted by Allied Command Transformation and ODU, in conjunction with the 2009 Azalea Festival’s most honored nation, the Czech Republic, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Constant Ctr. Early registration recommended. www.act.nato.int/azaleasymposium


Performances
Tuesday, April 14
ODU Collegium Musicum and Madrigal Singers, 7:30 p.m., Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Ctr. 683-4061

Thursday, April 16
ODU Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Ctr. 683-4061

Thurs. to Sat., April 16-18
Univ. Dance Theatre spring concert, 8 p.m. (and 2 p.m. April 18), Univ. Theatre. 683-5305. $

Thurs. to Sat., April 16-25
Univ. Theatre’s “The Women of Lockerbie,” directed by Chris Hanna, 8 p.m. April 16-18 and 21-25, and 2:30 p.m. April 18 and 25, Stables Theatre. 683-5305. $

Sunday, April 19
ODU Jazz Ensemble with percussionist and vibraphonist Chuck Redd, the Diehn Residency Concert, 4 p.m., Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Ctr. 683-4061

Monday, April 20
Percussionist and vibraphonist Chuck Redd, with the John Toomey Trio, for the Diehn Concert Series, 8 p.m., Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Ctr. 683-4061. $

Wednesday, April 22
ODU Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Univ. Theatre. 683-4061

Friday, April 24
ODU Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Univ. Theatre. 683-4061

Sunday, April 26
ODU Opera Workshop, “Letter to Warsaw,” directed by Charles Stanton, 3 p.m., Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Ctr. 683-5305. $.

Mon., April 30 & Thurs., May 2
ODU Opera Workshop, “Cosi fan tuti,” directed by Charles Stanton, 7:30 p.m., Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Ctr. 683-5305. $


Films
Fri. & Sat., April 10 & 11
“Notorious,” sponsored by Student Activities Council, 8 p.m., MGB auditorium. 683-3446


Meetings
Tuesday, April 14
Faculty Senate, organizational meeting, 3 p.m., Ches./Ports. Room, Webb Ctr. 683-3427

Saturday, April 18
American Assn. of Univ. Women, Norfolk branch, a coffee for potential members, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 7320 Glenroie Ave., Norfolk. 650-1275

Tuesday, April 21
Faculty Senate, 3 p.m., Ches./Ports. Room, Webb Ctr. 683-3427


Exhibitions
“Through Sunday, April 19
Works by sculptor Nikki Blair, which investigate issues of gender and sexuality as they exist within popular and material culture, 7 p.m., Gordon Galleries. Exhibit continues through April 19. 683-2355

Saturday, April 25
Opening reception for “Annual Juried ODU Visual Studies Student Show,” 7 p.m., Gordon Galleries. Exhibit continues through May 10. 683-2355

Through Thursday, April 30
“Of Thee I Sing: Politics Through Song,” commemorating the 2008 presidential election year by canvassing campaign songs of former presidential candidates, Diehn Composers Room, 189 Diehn Ctr. 683-4187

Saturday, May 16
Opening reception for “Vetri/Alt: Glass Alternatives,” a group exhibition presenting five West Coast artists and four East Coast artists, 7 p.m., Gordon Galleries. Exhibit continues through July 12. 683-2355


Miscellaneous
Saturday, April 11
Monarch 5K and Monarch Adventure Race, sponsored by recreational sports dept. and Army ROTC, 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.; register online at www.active.com. 683-3384. $

Easter egg hunt, sponsored by ODU Greek Councils and Class Councils, noon to 3 p.m., Kaufman Mall.
683-3446

Tuesday, April 14
Peace Corps recruiter visit, 4-5:30 p.m., Va. Beach Room, Webb. Ctr.

Fri. & Sat., April 17-18
Relay for Life overnight walk to benefit the American Cancer Society, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Webb Ctr. 683-3065

Saturday, April 18
Local author Taylia Taylor, reading from her new book, “George Crum and the Saratoga Chip,” for children’s story time, 11 a.m., Univ. Village Bookstore. 423-2308

SAC Outdoor Dinner and Movie, featuring “The Spirit,” 8 p.m., Constant Ctr. east lawn. sac@odu.edu

Tuesday, April 21
Denitra Hampton, Hampton Univ. graduate, discussing and signing her new book, “NCLEX: A Compilation of Study Notes,” noon, Univ. Village Bookstore. 423-2308

Opening of Physical Sciences II Bldg., with guest speakers, 4 p.m. 683-3116

Wednesday, April 22
Bone marrow testing drive, sponsored by football program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., River Rooms, Webb Ctr. 683-3359.

Thursday, April 23
8th Annual ODU Alumni Assn. Golf Tournament, Cedar Point Country Club. 683-3097. $

Sunday, April 26
Taste of India, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Constant Ctr. http://tasteofindiahr.org

Thursday, April 30
Friends of the ODU Libraries annual dinner, featuring talk by John Adam, Univ. Prof. of Mathematics and author of the new book “Mathematical Nature Walk,” and honoree Kimberly Adams Tufts, assoc. prof. of nursing, 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. reception), H/NN Room, Webb Ctr. Reservations due April 23. 683-4141. $

Monday, May 4
Exam Jam breakfast for students during finals, served by faculty and staff, 10-11:30 p.m., Webb Ctr. 683-3446

Tuesday, May 5
Faculty Awards and Retirement Dinner (by invitation), 5:30-8 p.m., North Cafeteria, Webb Ctr.

Wednesday, May 6
Reception to recognize master’s and doctoral graduates, sponsored by Alumni Assn., 5:30 p.m., Gordon Art Galleries. 683-3097

Thursday, May 7
Big Blue Barbecue, 5:30-8 p.m., Constant Ctr. 683-3372. $

Friday, May 8
Senior Brunch and Toast, sponsored by Alumni Assn., 10:30 a.m., Multipurpose Room, Constant Ctr.
683-3097. $

Saturday, May 9
Commencement, 9 a.m. for colleges of Business, Education and Sciences, and 2 p.m. for colleges of Arts and Letters, Engineering and Health Sciences, Constant Ctr. 683-6797

Wednesday, May 13
Hourly and Classified Employees Assn. annual luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., H/NN Room, Webb Ctr.
683-3269. Reservations due May 8. $


Sports
For baseball tickets call 683-4444; for lacrosse and tennis schedules, visit www.odusports.com.

Saturday, April 11
Football scrimmage, 1-3 p.m., Powhatan Sports Complex

Friday, April 17
Baseball vs. Hofstra, 7 p.m. $

Saturday, April 18
Baseball vs. Hofstra, 4 p.m. $

Sunday, April 19
Baseball vs. Hofstra, 2 p.m. $

Tuesday, April 21
Baseball vs. VMI, 6 p.m. $

Friday, April 24
Baseball vs. W&M, 7 p.m. $

Saturday, April 25
Baseball vs. W&M, 4 p.m. $

Sunday, April 26
Baseball vs. W&M, 2 p.m. $

Wednesday, May 6
Baseball vs. Longwood, 7 p.m. $

Tuesday, May 12
Baseball vs. Richmond, 6 p.m. $

Thursday, May 14
Baseball vs. UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m. $

Friday, May 15
Baseball vs. UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m. $

Saturday, May 16
Baseball vs. UNC Wilmington, 2 p.m. $


Deadlines
Friday, May 1
Deadline to place orders for football season ticket applications. 683-4444. $

Deadline to apply for tuition assistance programs, sponsored and administered by Human Resources Dept.
683-4237


Coming soon to "The Ted"
Sunday, April 19
Virginia Culinary Expo featuring Emeril, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Emeril presentations at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.),
$52 to $127

Friday, April 24
Alan Jackson, 7:30 p.m., $38 to $78

Saturday, April 25
CageFest Xtreme, 7 p.m., $25 to $150

Monday, April 27
Kings of Leon, 7:30 p.m., $38.50 to $43.50

Wednesday, April 29
Yanni Voices, 7:30 p.m., $25 to $89

Friday, May 1
Bill Engvall and Frank Caliendo, 8 p.m., $40 and $60

Sat. & Sun., May 2 & 3
Le Grand Cirque, 8 p.m. May 2, 2 p.m. May 3, $35 to $64

Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day Soul Jam, featuring the Stylistics, Chilites, Manhattans, Dramatics, and Cuba Gooding & the Main Ingredient, 4 p.m., $42.50 and $47.50

Tickets may be purchased through COXTix.com, at the Constant Center Box Office or by phone at
888-3-COXTIX.