The Wyman Series is sponsored by the UW-River Falls Student
Entertainment and Arts Committee as well as the Diversity
Awareness Committee, both part of the Leadership Development
and Programming Board. Funding for the series is provided by
student fees.
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
- Acrobatics
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8:00pm
- Abbott Concert Hall
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The 25 acrobats, originally from Cangzhou, Hebei
province in the People’s Republic of China, are
athletes, actors, and artists who have trained since
childhood. They will amaze you with acrobatic feats they
perform using their bodies and simple props including
everyday objects like plates, jugs, bicycles, umbrellas
and more.
Global Drum Project
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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8:00pm
- North Hall Auditorium
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Global Drum Project reunited to celebrate the
fifteen-year anniversary of the critically acclaimed
album Planet Drum. The first ever Grammy Award winner in
the World Music Category, this all-star global
percussion ensemble, highlighting percussionists from
India, Africa, Cuba, and North America, defines the term
"world beat." Featuring Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain,
Sikiru Adepoju, and Giovanni Hidalgo.
The Lost Boy of Sudan
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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8:00pm
- North Hall Auditorium
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Benjamin Ajak was born in 1982 in a village in Southern
Sudan. In 1987, at the age of five, Benjamin's village
was attacked and he fled alone into the night. Benjamin
was one of twenty thousand boys, who became known to the
world as The Lost Boys, who fled across Africa's largest
country. Benjamin's bravery and perseverance through
unimaginable injustices and hardships is a testimony to
the strength of the human spirit. Co-author of They
Poured Fire on Us From the Sky, Benjamin will share with
us his extraordinary story of survival.
Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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8:00pm
- North Hall Auditorium
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The Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir gathers singers
of various musical experience, ethnic backgrounds, and
ages to celebrate music and spirituality through the
rich traditions of African American religious music. The
choir's spirit and harmonies invariably bring audiences
to their feet!
Tim Wise
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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8:00pm
- North Hall Auditorium
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We are very fortunate to have Tim Wise join us with his
lecture: Beyond "Diversity": Challenging Racism in an
Age of Backlash. Tim Wise is among the most prominent
anti-racist writers and activists in the U.S. He has
spoken to over 300,000 people in 48 states, and on over
350 college campuses, including Harvard, Stanford, and
the Law Schools at Yale and Columbia. Wise is the author
of two books: White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a
Privileged Son and Affirmative Action: Racial Preference
in Black and White.
Storm Front Barbershop Quartet
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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8:00pm
- North Hall Auditorium
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Comedy, entertainment, and great singing too! With well
over 50 years of Barbershopping experience between them,
Storm Front brings a wealth of energy, skill, emotion,
and fun to the stage. We hope you enjoy their fine blend
of vocal harmony!
Unity in the Community
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- All day
- University Center Mall
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This day-long festival is a celebration of diversity and
inclusiveness on our campus, among our neighbors, and in
our world. Past events have included hip-hop, Latin,
Irish, Native American, and Japanese music and dance!
Join us for a taste of ethnic food, available on campus,
or feel free to bring your own lunch and enjoy the
celebration!
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