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NOTE TO JOURNALISTS: March 15 – 19 is Spring Break for the
University of Houston. No events are scheduled during this week.
UH EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MARCH
15 - 28, 2004
TUESDAY, March 23
International Dinner Series: Italy
The Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and
Barron’s Restaurant present the Spring 2004 International
Dinner Series. Student-run dinners feature different cuisines
from around the world every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through
April 29 with “Japan” scheduled this week. Spring
2004 International Dinner Series, “Japan,” 5 -7:30
p.m., March 23-25. Barron’s Restaurant. For reservations
and information, 713-743-2555 or www.hrm.uh.edu/barrons.
Lecture: “Vows of Silence”
The University of Houston Law Center presents Jason Berry, author
of, “Vows of Silence The Abuse of Power in the Papacy of
John Paul II.” Berry, a veteran reporter reveals how John
Paul II sanctioned the punishment of earnest, intellectual priests
who dared to ask hard questions about traditional teachings and
worked for change and justice in the Papacy. “Vows of Silence
The Abuse of Power in the Papacy of John Paul II.” 7 p.m.,
March 23. Hendricks Heritage Room, University of Houston Law Center,
Entrance 19 off Calhoun Rd. Free. R.S.V.P. to briefcase@uh.edu
or 713-743-2201.
Concert: “Sacred Choral Masterpieces”
The Moores School of Music University Men’s/Women’s
Choruses perform under the direction of Charles Hausmann and Julie
Vandervliet. “Sacred Choral Masterpieces,” 7:30 p.m.,
March 23. Organ Recital Hall, Entrance 16 off Cullen Blvd. $10
general admission, $5 students/seniors, 713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
WEDNESDAY, March 24
Lecture: Myth of the Litigation
Explosion
The John Mixon Society presents its second annual lecture, “The
Myth of the Litigation Explosion,” featuring Harvard Law
School’s Arthur Miller. “Myth of the Litigation Explosion.”
1p.m., March 24. Krost Auditorium, University of Houston Law Center,
Entrance 19 off Calhoun Rd. Free. R.S.V.P. to briefcase@uh.edu
or 713-743-2201.
Faculty Recital
Faculty recital featuring Sydney Carlson on flute, Robin Hough
on oboe, Randall Griffin, clarinet and Timothy Hester on piano
performing works by Saint-Saens, Milhaud and Villa Lobos. “Faculty
Recital.” 7:30 p.m., March 24. Dudley Recital Hall, Entrance
16 off Cullen Blvd. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors,
713-743-3313, www.uh.edu/music.
THURSDAY, March 25
Friends of Women’s Studies:
The 7th Annual Table Talk
The University of Houston Friends of Women’s present “The
7th Annual Table Talk” with Channel 39’s Yolanda Green
hosting. Table Talk is a combination of conversations over lunch
led by dynamic women of various cultures and professions with
a focus on the written and oral histories of individual women
of distinction. “The 7th Annual Table Talk,” 11 a.m.
– 1:30 p.m., March 25, J.W. Marriott Hotel on Westheimer
by the Galleria. Valet and self-parking available for a fee, complimentary
parking on Sage Rd. R.S.V.P. 713-743-3214. www.friendsofwomen.org.
Lecture: Samuel Walker
The U H Law Center’s Criminal Justice Institute presents
Prof. Samuel Walker of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Prof.
Walker is the leading scholar on civilian review boards for law
enforcement. He will speak on police use of force reporting systems,
the need for open and accessible citizen complaint procedures,
early intervention systems and effective forms of citizen oversight
of the police. Lecture with Prof. Samuel Walker. Noon, March 25,
144 Bates Law Building, University of Houston Law Center, Entrance
19 off Calhoun Rd. R.S.V.P. to briefcase@uh.edu
or 713-743-2201.
FRIDAY, March 26
Reception: 2004 School of Art Masters
Thesis Exhibition
Reception for Blaffer Gallery’s new exhibit representing
painting, photography, graphics and sculpture showcasing each
student’s artist development through the MFA program. Reception:
2004 Masters of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, 7 – 9 p.m.,
March 26. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building, First Floor.
Free. 713-743-9528. www.blaffergallery.org.
SATURDAY, March 27
2004 School of Art Masters Thesis
Exhibition
This exhibition represents painting, photography, graphics and
sculpture showcasing each student’s artist development through
the MFA program. "2004 Masters of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition,"
through April 11. Blaffer Gallery, 120 Fine Arts Building, First
Floor. Free. Gallery hours, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1
p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday. 713-743-9528.
www.blaffergallery.org.
For more information about UH visit the university’s ‘Newsroom’ at www.uh.edu/admin/media/newsroom.
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