Educational Enrichment Program Events
Spring 2010
Tuesday, February 9 - 12:30 p.m. /5:30 p.m. - Gateway Auditorium, Newtown
Shannon Cutts, singer/songwriter and survivor of anorexia and anxiety disorder will share her concert ministry through her presentation "Beauty Undressed", her own personal story of her struggles to overcome this disease.
Tuesday, February 9 - 12:30 p.m. - Gallagher Room, Newtown
Jo Ann Tufo will portray "The Eternal Wife: Mrs. Abraham Lincoln", as she reminisces about her life with her husband of 22 years, Abraham Lincoln, the bloody Civil War that tore country and family apart.
Tuesday, February 9 - 12:30 p.m. - Lower Bucks Campus
Trish Chambers will present the history, legends and personal stories that make up the rich heritage connected to the Underground Railroad.
Wednesday, February 10 - 12:30 p.m. - Fireside Lounge, Newtown
Trish Chambers will present the history, legends and personal stories that make up the rich heritage connected to the Underground Railroad.
Monday, February 15 - 12:00 p.m. - Penn 257 - Newtown
Melissa Cornick, award-winning independent journalist whose experience includes 60 Minutes, Dateline, 20/20 and Nightline will share her experience of using personal ethics in news reporting and talk about the ethical dilemmas she confronted in her career.
Thursday, February 18 - 12:30 p.m. at the Fireside Lounge and 7:00 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium
Author and filmmaker Byron Motley, son of a Negro League umpire, presents the history, memories and personal stories of the Negro Baseball Leagues from his soon-to-be released documentary.
Women's History Month
This presentation by Trish Chambers discusses the advancement of women into the professions, arts and business, exploring how women took the initiative to drive social change.
Wednesday, March 10 - 12:30 p.m. - Fireside Lounge, Newtown
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" - A Talk by Barbara Shaiman, author and social activist. She will share how her legacy as the daughter of Holocaust survivors motivated her to take action to combat the diseases of silence and indifference by creating Champions of Caring, a not-for-profit that has educated and empowered over 10,000 youth from the greater Philadelphia area to become advocates for social justice.
Thursday, March 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Gateway Auditorium, Newtown
Screening of film "A Sense of Wonder: An Evening with Rachel Carson" with actress Kaiulani Lee who portrays Rachel Carson in the film. Ms. Lee will answer questions and discuss the extensive research she has done on the life and loves of Rachel Carson. Admission free.
Tuesday, March 30 - 11:00 a.m. - Gateway Auditorium, Newtown
A screening of "Playing for Change: Peace through Music". Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people.
Fall 2009
Bucks Live: A Week of Music
Monday, November 9 - 12:30 p.m. - Cafeteria Area, Newtown
Natalie Gelman, Acoustic Rock Singer/Songwriter will perform her unique songs.
Tuesday, November 10 - 12:30 p.m. - Cafeteria Area, Newtown
Anthony Damato and his band, Emancipation Congregation, will rock the house with his unique brand of music of many different backgrounds and styles, including rock, blues, punk and soul.
Tuesday , November 10 - 12:30 p.m. - Lower Bucks Campus
Natalie Gelman, Acoustic Rock Singer/Songwriter will perform her unique songs.
Wednesday, November 11 - 12:30 p.m. - Karaoke - Cafeteria Area, Newtown
Thursday, November 12 - 12:30 p.m. - Student Performances by Music Society - Cafeteria area - Newtown
Friday, November 13 - 12:30 p.m. - Jam session with students - Cafeteria area, Newtown
Saturday, November 14 - 7:30 p.m. Grand Finale
Tenor John Smitherman, accompanied by his band, will perform a musical theatre cabaret of music. Gateway Auditorium, Newtown
Cost $10.00 - Open to community
For additional information on any program, contact Natalie Kaye, kayen@bucks.edu or 215-968-8015.
