Events Open to the Public

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Events Open to the Public

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3-D Faculty Exhibition & Opening Reception

Thursday, September 10 - Friday, October 2, 2026
Various times

Bannister Gallery opens its 2026–27 exhibition season with the Annual Faculty Exhibition, showcasing the artistic talent of ��˾��'s faculty to the community. Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 4–7 pm.

After Gun Violence Panel Discussion Poster with four women presenters

After Gun Violence: Building Pathways for Healing and Recovery

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
4:00 - 6:00pm

Join us in person to explore healing and recovery after gun violence with perspectives from survivors, advocates, and professionals.

Alumni Awards Dinner

Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00 - 8:00pm

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to join us in celebrating this year's honorees!

Seeing Double: A Poetry Reading by Gary Whitehead

Monday, October 5, 2026
4:00 - 5:30pm

A poetry reading and Q&A by Gary Whitehead

School of Business Job & Internship Fair

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12:00 - 2:00pm

We invite employers to connect with ��˾�� students with backgrounds in accounting, business, and cybersecurity who are seeking job and internship opportunities.

Friends and Acquaintances, Contemporary Ceramics Collection of Craig and Martha Bachman

Thursday, October 8 - Friday, October 30, 2026
Various times

Experience a collection that highlights the diversity, creativity, and ongoing evolution of contemporary ceramics over the past 50 years. Opening Reception: October 8, 4-7 pm.