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For more information call the Public Relations Office at (516) 287-8313, or write to this office at
Summer, 1999jfinalbo@sand.liunet.edu. Information about College events is also broadcast on WPBX 88.3 FM, Long Island's Public Radio.
EventsJune 2 - July 12
SUMMER INSTITUTE ON AGING
Full-credit courses on Creativity and Aging, Contemporary Perspectives on Death, Psychology of Aging, Public Policy and the Economics of Aging and Leadership Styles and Management Strategies. Gerontology Office.
(516) 287-8460
ALUMNI PARTY
Cocktail reception for Southampton Graduate Campus graduates and friends. Alumni Office for reservations
(516) 287-8348
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP EXHIBITION
Reception Friday, July 9, 5 - 9 PM Avram Gallery. The works of photographers Martin S. Silverman, Jill Enfield, Cheryl Machat Dorskind, Harvey Stein, John Stefanik, Renate Pfleiderer, and Daniel Jones. Gallery open noon to 5 weekdays, and by appointment.
(516)287-8234
PIANOFEST
In its 11th season, Pianofest opens at the Southampton Graduate Campus Avram Theater. Free. Additional performances in the Avram Theater Mondays through July 26. Special benefit at Madoo Conservancy Gardens in Sagaponack, June 26; East Hampton's Guild Hall, June 28; Grand Marathon Finale, Saturday, July 31, 7 PM, Avram Theater.
(516) 329-9115
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD RECEPTION
Mary Welker, educator, community leader, former president of the Board of the Rogers Memorial Library, will be honored at the Meadow Club of Southampton. Benefit for the College scholarship fund. Tickets
(516) 287-8348
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Senator Charles Schumer, D-NY, will address the World Affairs Council for the 4th Annual Angier Biddle Duke Memorial Lecture in the Avram Theater. Followed by dedication of Duke Hall. Champagne reception, $10 non-members.
(516) 728-0823
HAMPTONS SUNDAY JAZZ SERIES
Benefit for WPBX 88.3 FM Long Island's Public Radio, at the Wild Rose Café, Bridgehampton. Call to confirm artists and dates.
(516) 287-8290
JAMES JONES LITERARY SOCIETY
1999 Annual Symposium in conjunction with the Southampton Graduate Campus MFA Program in Writing. Norman Mailer, William Styron, Budd Schulberg, Betty Comden, and others will discuss their friendships with Jones and Jones' World War II novels. Free. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8175
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
William Luers, Chairman and President of the United Nations Association of the United States. Duke Lecture Hall. $5 non-members.
(516) 728-0823
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Professionals will teach introduction to photography, interiors, alternative methods, self-portraits, and landscape.
(516) 287-8349 or 287-8427
WRITERS ON WRITING
Writers on Writing panel discussion with Roger Rosenblatt as moderator. Part of the Summer Writers Conference. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8319
WRITERS ON WRITING
What's Wrong with American Writing? Prominent authors will lecture, conduct workshops and discuss the subject during the Summer Writers Conference. Among them Billy Collins, Nahid Rachlin, Robin Hemley, George Plimpton, Roger Rosenblatt, Spalding Gray, Kaylie Jones, Walter Bernstein, Stephen O'Connor, Kit Hathaway, and Robert Reeves.
(516) 287-8175 or 287-8349.
GEORGE PLIMPTON
Writers on Writing lecture and reading series, part of the Summer Writers Conference. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8175
WALTER BERNSTEIN
Writers on Writing lecture and reading series, part of the Summer Writers Conference. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8175
FRANCINE PROSE
Writers on Writing lecture and reading series, part of the Summer Writers Conference. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8175
SIDNEY LUMET
Writers on Writing lecture and reading series, part of the Summer Writers Conference. Duke Lecture Hall. Schedule subject to change.
(516) 287-8175
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
Day classes or residential. Marine Science, Writers on Writing, Long Island Environment, Media, Documentary Video Production, Drawing and the Internet, and Web Page Design, Field Biology, Microcomputer Analysis and Report Writing, Computers for Graphic Design, Traditional Maritime Culture and Introduction to Society. Summer Office,
(516) 287-8349
MASTER ART WORKSHOP
An in-depth studio experience conducted by artists for artists. Past participating artist instructors have included Bryan Hunt, David Salle, Dore Ashton, Ross Bleckner, Larry Rivers, Klaus Kertess, Eric Fischl, Mary Heilmann, Donald Sultan. Summer Office,
(516) 287-8349
NUTRITION FOR WOMEN
Information on preventing and treating major health problems affecting women today. Continuing Education Office. $75
(516) 287-8316
SUMMER SESSION II
For catalog with class descriptions and schedules call the Summer Office,
(516) 287-8175.
WRITERS ON WRITING
Student reading and responses for participants of the Writers on Writing lecture and reading series, part of the Summer Writers Conference. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8349
WRITERS ON WRITING
Panel Discussion of the Writers on Writing lecture and reading series,part of the Summer Writers Conference. Duke Lecture Hall.
(516) 287-8349
MASTER ART WORKSHOP EXHIBITION
Reception Friday, July 23, 5 - 7 PM Gallery open noon to 5 weekdays, and by appointment.
(516) 287-8234
ALL FOR THE SEA CONCERT
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform to benefit Marine and Environmental Science Scholarships.
Concert Hotline (516) 287-8375. General Admission $40. Alumni Package $65. Call (516) 299-4090 for VIP tickets.
SUMMER ART
Art courses offered through the Continuing Education Office are Mixed Media, Action Painting, Pleinair Landscape, and Monoprinting.
(516) 287-8316
SILENT AUCTION
To benefit Cooperative Education and Career Development Center Library. Bidding on such items as restaurant dinners, theater tickets, tours, and trips will take place through July 16. Brochure and descriptions available
(516) 287-8273
MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM And Avram theater and gallery dedication
Medicine and the Millenium: Updates and Predictions, 5 PM Avram Theater. Dedication of Avram Theater and Galleries at 6:45 PM. Reception to follow in Avram Family Gallery. $10, no fee for Southampton Hospital and College Staff with identification. Sponsored by World Affairs Council.
(516) 728-0823
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Sir Jeremy Greenstock, KCMG, British Ambassador to the United Nations. Duke Lecture Hall, $5 non-members.
(516) 728-0823
PATTI WICKS TRIO
Jazz concert benefit for WPBX, 88.3 FM Long Island's Public Radio. Exhibition opening, Animals, at Benson Gallery.
$30 or $35 at the door (516) 287-8298
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Richard T. Davies, Asian specialist, on Business in Asia. Duke Lecture Hall. $5 non-members.
(516) 728-0823
Kids on Campus
- Activities for kids ages 5 - 12
- (516) 287- 8316
- Half day for kids 3 - 4
- (516) 287-8320
- June 27 - July 1
- Girls, days and overnight
- (516) 736-7523
- June 28 - July 8
- Boys or Girls, days only
- (516) 736-7523
- July 4 - 8
- Boys, days and overnight
- (516) 475-7199
- August 8 - 12
- Boys and girls, days or overnight
- (516) 283-2909
- July 26 - 29
- Girls 8 - 10, days
- (516) 736-7523
- July 11 - July 23
- Boys and girls, toddlers and up, days and overnights
- (516) 666-6999
- July and August
- Residential and Non-Residential workshops and courses for high school students
- (516) 287-8349
Stay tuned to WPBX 88.3, Long Island's Public Radio, for updates on the events listed in this calendar.
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