Campus Events Newsletter
September 11-17
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
Interested in Joining the Knox Swimming and Diving Team?
Department of Theatre Open House
7pm
Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for Fine Arts
Come learn what is in store for 2017/18 and meet the department. Sign up to be on the email distribution list and GET INVOLVED! All fall productions will be holding auditions in the first week of school and seeking crew members. Check us out at http://knoxtheatre.org/
The Knox Student Meeting
5:30 pm
Publication Office in Seymour Union
If you're interested in writing, photography, or video, come see what TKS is all about!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
Blessings in a Backpack Weekly Packing
Meet at Alumni Hall Circle Drive at 5:45pm
Packing begins at 6pm at First Presbyterian Church (101 N Prairie St)
Come walk with the other Blessings volunteers to First Presbyterian Church to help back grocery bags with food for students in Galesburg Public Schools on the free and reduced lunch program. Blessings in a Backpack serves hundreds of food-insecure students in the Galesburg community every week, so join us and help make a difference for some hungry kids!
Drowning Girls Auditions
Tuesday & Wednesday
7 pm
CFA 101
Drowning Girls is the mainstage production of the theatre department and is the term's largest show. It will have performances on November 1st-4th and no previous acting experience is necessary. You are welcome to prepare a monologue, but it is not required as script excerpts will be available at auditions.
Speak About It: Consent Education & Sexual Assault Prevention
8-10pm
Harbach Theatre (CFA)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
Toxicology 101: The Dose Makes the Poison
Wednesday
12pm
Alumni Hall 300
Ever wonder how scientists determine whether exposure to a chemical is safe or whether it might cause cancer or some other health effect? Come learn the basics of toxicology, and also hear about career opportunities in the field and options for graduate study. Pizza will be provided!
Thursday, September 14
Studio Theater Auditions
Studio Theatre Auditions
Thursday
7:00 pm
CFA 101
Studio Theatre is a great way to get involved in the department, as the focus is on smaller shows directed and designed by students. There are multiple shows to audition for and no previous acting experience is necessary. You are welcome to prepare a monologue, but it is not required as script excerpts will be available at auditions.
Friday, September 15
Knox v. Alverno College
Volleyball
Knox v. Macalester College
Student Organization Fair
Friday
4pm
South Lawn (Old Main)
Come to the South Lawn of Old Main at 4pm this Friday to see a showcase of student organizations. Many of these organizations have created presentations and info boards to inform the student body of all the extracurriculars available on campus.IVCF BBQ Cookout (Free Food!)
Friday
6pm (until food is gone)
Lawn in between Post & Quads
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) is hosting a cookout/bbq for all students, faculty, staff! Come enjoy the food & beautiful weather (in the 70/80s)! Swing by right after Student Organization Fair!Saturday, September 16
Explore and Engage Galesburg: Knox College Day of Service
Saturday
12:45pm
CFA Lobby
New and returning students can choose to ‘Explore’ Galesburg by taking tours of downtown historical landmarks, arts and cultural venues, local farms, and Green Oaks. Students can also ‘Engage’ Galesburg by volunteering with our community partners. Meet in the CFA Lobby at 12:45pm for send-off!Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0849aaad2ca64-explore3
Knox Volleyball Games
Saturday
9am Knox vs. Rockford University1pm Knox vs. MacMurray College