Hidden Figures: A Continuation of their Legacies
Wednesday, February 5 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM
TGS Commons in Seabury Hall, 2122 Sheridan Road
Join Dr. Erica J. Alston from NASA in a conversation about how NASA collaborated with 20th Century Fox to bring the movie Hidden Figures to life. This talk will focus on the challenges that women and people of color may face over the course of their careers.
Dr. Alston has worked at NASA for fifteen years and is currently the Deputy Program Manager for NASA’s Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
Register for the Hidden Figures event here.
Friday, February 7 – February 8, 6:00-6:00 PM
McCormick Auditorium, Norris Center, 1999 Campus Drive
A&O Productions presents their yearly 24-hour long movie marathon of b-movies. Viewers are encouraged to engage with other audience members, voicing their opinions on the events happening on-screen. This year’s movies include Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Flash Gordon, Midnight Madness, and more.
To purchase tickets and view the schedule, visit NBO’s website.
Sunday, February 9 from 5:00-7:00 PM
Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road
Terra Nostra is a major new work for soloists, choruses and orchestra by Stacy Garrop. Engaging music and poetry focus on the relationship between our planet and humankind, citing creation myths from different cultures and a balance for living within Earth’s resources.
Other events:
Monday, February 3
Tuesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 5
Thursday, February 6
Friday, February 7
Saturday, February 8