PLEASE NOTE: THE DASH & STROLL HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL OCT. 14

Join President Susan D. Stuebner in this tradition that celebrates the relationship between Colby-Sawyer and the community.

The noncompetitive 5K fun run and walk follows the new Kelsey Athletic Campus Woods Trail. Registration will take place under the tent at the Kelsey Athletic Campus soccer field beginning at 8:30 a.m. The start time for runners, walkers and leashed canine companions is 9 a.m. 

Parking is available in LOT K adjacent to Seamans Road. Please note: Portions of the trail may be under construction. Please consider mobility concerns and use caution with strollers. 

For more information contact Malaika Sidmore at 603.526.3720 or malaika.sidmore@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

Colby-Sawyer’s latest exhibition features works by practicing designers and design educators from across the U.S. and includes experimental videos, photography, books, posters, collages, prints, letterpress broadsides, installations and systems. Following the reception, the exhibition remains open through Tuesday, Feb. 23. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

In celebration of Black History Month, Colby-Sawyer’s Diversity Dialogue Series explores the history of African American music with Associate Professor of Music Emmett G. Price III, Ph.D., of Northeastern University. A professional musician, Dr. Price is one of the nation’s leading experts in African American music and culture. He fulfilled a fellowship at the W.E.B. DuBois Research Institute at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research and has performed as a solo artist and sideman in Paris and throughout the United States, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. Dr. Price holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and an M.A. and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Free and open to the public. 

Join Associate Professor of Humanities Ewa Chrusciel for a discussion on her work co-translating Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jorie Graham’s works into Polish. Professor Chrusciel will address challenges such as how to carry the impulse of an American idiom into a Polish idiom and how to translate the semblance of felt life.

Professor Chrusciel has published several translations as well as four books of poetry: Furkot and Sopiłki in Polish, and Strata and Contraband of Hoopoe in English. She has taught world literature and creative writing with a specialty in poetry at the college since 2006. Professor Chrusciel holds an M.A. from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, and a Ph.D. from Illinois State University.

For more information contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3760. 

Free and open to the public.

Becky Field, a resident of Concord, N.H., and former adjunct faculty member in the Natural Sciences Department at Colby-Sawyer, offers a multimedia presentation on cultural diversity and immigration in New Hampshire. Featuring photographs and stories of immigrant and refugee families from her 2015 book Different Roots, Common Dreams: New Hampshire’s Cultural Diversity, Field raises awareness of immigration issues, refugee resettlement and “the rich and colorful diversity in a state that is 92 percent white.” Copies of Different Roots will be available for purchase at the event. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Cleveland Library and the Cultural Events Committee. 

Free and open to the public.

Join students, faculty and staff for “Maple Madness” to explore how trees are tapped and sap is transformed into syrup. Cash bar and complementary maple-inspired hors d’oeuvres will be available. 

RSVP by Friday, March 25 to Sasha Clark at sasha.clark@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3426.  

Last Monday is a monthly networking series sponsored by Colby-Sawyer’s Office of Advancement. 

Free and open to the public.

The fourth-annual Relay for Life event at Colby-Sawyer, organized by students, raises awareness and funds for the fight against cancer while honoring survivors and educating participants on how to reduce their risk of cancer. For more information contact Julie Crisafi Lynch, parent and community partnerships coordinator, at 603.526.3978 or jcrisafi@colby-sawyer.edu.

Free and open to the public.

Bring a dish to share and your own zero-waste dining kit for a community potluck in Ivey 101 at 6 p.m. followed by a screening and discussion of  “INHABIT: A Permaculture Perspective,” in Clements Hall at 7 p.m. “INHABIT,” a 90-minute documentary, explores ecological issues related to agriculture, economics and governance, and it examines permaculture design solutions. Following the film, Colby-Sawyer permaculture design faculty will lead an open discussion.  

Free and open to the public. 

Join President Susan D. Stuebner in this opening week tradition that celebrates the relationship between Colby-Sawyer and our neighbors. New this year, President Stuebner invites participants to bring their leashed canine companions to join the fun. She’ll walk with her two Labradoodles and looks forward to meeting new friends, human and canine alike.

Registration for the non-competitive fun run and walk will take place on the college's Front Lawn (rain location: Thornton Living Room in Colgate Hall) beginning at 9:30 a.m. The start time for walkers is 9:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. for runners.

The 5K route begins at Colgate Hall, winds through New London's downtown and residential areas, and ends back on campus. View the Dash & Stroll route.
Free and open to the public.

For three billion years, DNA has continually improved its ability to reproduce itself. Over last few decades, humans have found ways to “help out” evolution, uncovering both enormous benefits and unimagined risks. Dr. Richard Cavallaro, former medical director at the Naples Community Hospital and a retired Temple University School of Medicine faculty, and Dr. David Wood, retired Rockefeller University researcher/cell biologist, discuss genetic modification (GMO and CRISPR) and the potential impact on society.

The Pub at Lethbridge Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m., with the presentation and discussion beginning at 6 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis are required through the Adventures in Learning Office at 526-3690. Free and open to the public. 

Join the student-run Colby-Sawyer College Players for their 12th SNAFU Playfest, an evening of short student-written plays, performed by students and community members.  

Performances will be held on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public. 

"A Traditional Christmas" features student and community vocalists, accompanied by a pianist and flutist, performing traditional and sacred holiday favorites.

Tickets are $5 for general admission and free with a Colby-Sawyer College ID. Tickets may be purchased at colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or through the Sawyer Center Box Office at boxoffice@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3670.

Led by Gallery Director and Sonja C. Davidow ’56 Endowed Chair of Fine and Performing Arts Bert Yarborough, the "Pushpin Project" replicates artists’ creative process in a salon-studio setting. The exhibition runs through Thursday, March 9. 

Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Professor Bert Yarborough at byarborough@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459. Free and open to the public.

Exploring Perspectives on Sport Specialization features presentations on long-term athletic development, early sports specialization in children and peak adolescent sport performance. The annual event, sponsored by the Exercise and Sport Sciences Department, provides an opportunity for sports science professionals, athletic directors, coaches and students to learn from experts in the field.

All lectures are free and open to the public. Attendees may purchase lunch at the dining hall or reserve a seat at the presenter/faculty luncheon for a fee of $7.32. Lecture and lunch reservations are required.  For more information and reservations, contact Terri Hermann at 603.526.3616 or thermann@colby-sawyer.edu.

In this 2015 sports-themed drama based on Jeanne Marie Laskas’ GQ article“Game Brain,” neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers a degenerative brain disease, now known as CTE, in the autopsies of several deceased pro football players. After presenting his research, he finds himself under fire from the NFL.

Dr. Stacey Watts, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Pam Spear, Director of the Colby-Sawyer Sports Medicine Clinic, and Christine Reyes, Clinical Educator Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Athletic Training Program, will present the film and lead a discussion. Rated PG-13 with a 2h 3m running time.

Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee. For more information, contact Craig Greenman at cgreenman@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

Adventures in Learning's popular lunchtime speaker series presents "Opiate Addiction: Thoughts from the Couch" with Thomas C. Wallace, M.D.

Bring your own brown bag lunch or purchase your meal onsite. Advance registration is required; admission is free to current AIL members and non-members may attend for a fee of $5 payable at the door. For more information or to register contact the AIL Office at 603.526.3434.

The 44th annual exhibition features students’ work in diverse art and media selected by Fine and Performing Arts faculty based on expressive and technical qualities. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Professor Bert Yarborough at byarborough@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459. Free and open to the public.

Under the artistic direction of adjunct faculty member Laura Dunlop Shepherd, this two-act evening of dance features original choreography with genres ranging from classical ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern, to hip hop, Afrobeat and Bollywood. Colby-Sawyer's finest dancers will be showcased in this production that promises to entertain the whole family.

Tickets are available at www.colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or through the Sawyer Center Box Office 603.526.3670 or boxoffice@colby-sawyer.edu. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children/students, or free with a Colby-Sawyer ID. For more information contact Laura Dunlop Shepherd at laura.shepherd@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459.  

The popular student and community ensemble presents a vibrant mix of spring-inspired music including a Civil War abolitionist anthem, popular American folk songs, vocal jazz, an audience sing along and more. 

General admissions is $5 and free with a Colby-Sawyer ID. Tickets are available at www.colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or through the Sawyer Center Box Office at boxoffice@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3670.

The Exercise and Sport Sciences Majors Club hosts its annual run and fun walk to benefit the Colby-Sawyer fund. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. with t-shirts available to the first 50 registrants. Walker start time is 12:40 p.m. and runner start time is 1 p.m.

The event is free for Colby-Sawyer students; $7 for faculty and staff or $10 for a faculty/staff family; and $10 for community members or $15 for community family. For more information contact olivia.mcanirlin@colby-sawyer.edu

The 18th annual meeting of Adventures in Learning celebrates lifelong learning programs for adults in the Kearsarge-Lake Sunapee Region.

Free and open to the public with reservations required.  For more information contact 603.526.3434 or adventures@colby-sawyer.edu.

Adventures in Learning's popular lunchtime speaker series presents "My Story of Empowering Women in Ghana" with Dana Dakin, Founder of WomensTrust and Creative Director at Dakin Partners.

Bring your own brown bag lunch or purchase your meal onsite. Advance registration is required; admission is free to current AIL members and non-members may attend for a fee of $5 payable at the door. For more information or to register contact the AIL Office at 603.526.3434.

New London Hospital's Wellness Connection, in partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock and Chapin Senior Center, hosts an interactive conference featuring a presentation by Jack Kirk, MD, followed by exercises to get moving and stay moving. Designed for people 50 years and older who are just starting out with exercise, as well as those who are looking to try a new form of exercise, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of the two tracks taught by local professional trainers.

GET MOVING (Track 1): Matter of Balance, Bone Builders, Walking in Place for Beginners, and Light Line Dancing

STAY MOVING (Track 2): Tai Chi, Resistance Band Training, Race or Precision Walking, and Zumba

Registration is required by contacting New London Hospital at 603.526.5093 or wellness.connection@newlondonhospital.org. Free and open to the public.


The Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives, in conjunction with the Town of New London, presents an exhibit of materials commemorating the centennial of the United States’ involvement in WWI. Items on display include memorabilia from Mather Cleveland’s two tours of duty; Colby Academy student newspapers and the town’s service banner.

The exhibition is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Sondra VanderPloeg at 603.526.3375 or svanderploeg@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public. 

The Fine and Performing Arts Department hosts an exhibition of The Harp Collection, an assemblage of outstanding works donated by design professionals, as well as pieces by Colby-Sawyer graphic design graduates selected and purchased by adjunct faculty member Doug Harp in honor of his late wife, Susan. 

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Professor Bert Yarborough at byarborough@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459. Free and open to the public.

Adventures in Learning's monthly Science Pub series presents "Alternative Facts: Improper Use of Statistics and Data" with Dr. George Walford. Addressing public concern that science is in crisis due to failures in replicating research findings in medicine and other scientific fields, Dr. Walford will examine statistical, psychological and sociological factors contributing to this perception and the important role that statistics play in scientific understanding.

As Professor Emeritus in the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department at Dartmouth College, Dr. Wolford is an expert in statistics, decision making and memory. He received an Ig® Nobel Prize for his paper on "perspective taking in a dead salmon" and has appeared twice on NPR. He earned a Ph.D. in mathematical psychology from Stanford University.

The Pub at Lethbridge Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m., with the presentation and discussion beginning at 6 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis are required through the Adventures in Learning Office at 603.526.3434. Free and open to the public. 

The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust hosts "The Once and Future Forests of New England: Climate and Our Changing Landscape" with Hank Art, Ph.D., professor of biology at Williams College. Dr. Art teaches courses in ecology, field botany and plant natural history, and environmental planning.  His research interests include long-term ecological research in the Williams College-owned Hopkins Memorial Forest and the relationships between land uses and ecosystem dynamics.  Dr. Art earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and his Ph.D from Yale.

For more information and to RSVP, contact the Ausbon Sargent Trust at 603.526.6555 or kheath@ausbonsargent.org. Free and open to the public.

The Cultural Events Committee presents local favorite Soulfix, a five-piece cover band featuring soul, funk and R&B favorites.  

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Dr. David Bisno weaves the Strauss family’s story into a dynamic narrative of beauty and tragedy, jealousies and affairs, and hundreds of waltzes and polkas to which the Viennese — anxious to forget their troubles — danced and drank as their country hurtled toward World War I, and oblivion. 

Dr. Bisno, a retired ophthalmologist with degrees from Harvard University, Dartmouth College and the Washington University School of Medicine, has been leading discussion groups at institutes for lifelong learning in the U.S. and abroad for more than 20 years.

For more information and to register, contact Adventures in Learning at 603.526.3434. Free and open to the public. 

Join Associate Professor of Fine & Performing Arts Hilary Walrod for Joy + Gravity, a discussion of her creative processes for independent and client-based design projects supporting the arts, community, education, environment, farms, food, health and place.

Professor Walrod joined the faculty in 2012 and was awarded the college's highest teaching award, the Jack Jensen Award for Excellence in Teaching, in 2016. She earned an M.F.A. in Studio Art, Graphic Design, from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a B.A. in Studio Art and Environmental Studies from Williams College. Professor Walrod teaches graphic design and digital media and works in two-dimensional, three-dimensional and digital realms. Her work in environmental graphics, identity design and editorial design has been recognized and awarded in regional, national and international design competitions. Drawing on her interdisciplinary background, she is especially interested in intersections between visual communication and environmental consciousness. Her independent, freelance, and pro bono projects support the arts, community, education, environment, farms, food, health and place. She helped to develop the college’s major in sustainability studies, a minor in sustainability and the Sustainable Learning Initiative at Franklin Falls.  

Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

The Cultural Events Committee presents a discussion on the challenges facing small developing nations and the initiatives to secure a resilient future with Stina Herberg, director of Richmond Vale Academy, a Caribbean-based educational institution committed to training activists from all over the world to fight global poverty and the impacts of climate change.

For more information, contact Professor and Chair of the Environmental Studies Department Leon-C. Malan at lmalan@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3632. Free and open to the public. 

Connect with regional employers, explore graduate program opportunities, and learn about Colby-Sawyer's academic offerings and study abroad programs.   

For more information, contact the Harrington Center for Experiential Learning at 603.526.3765 or harringtoncenter.dept@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public. 

Kirk McNeil, owner of the popular Concord-based pub Area 23, shares marketing and organizational tips for small businesses. Following the discussion, Dopamine will perform rock and reggae. 

Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee. For more information, contact Bill Spear at 603.526.3768 or wspear@colby-sawyer.edu.  Free and open to the public. 

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network of New Hampshire (GLSEN- NH) invites LGBTQ students, allies and educators from across the state to Homecoming Out Loud! Summit and Celebration. 

To register, visit newhampshire.glsen.org. For more information, contact Liza Draper at liza@tlcfamilyrc.org or 603.542.1848 ext 306.

The Davidow Gallery's inaugural exhibition in the college's new Center for Art + Design features some of the most highly regarded outsider artists in the world, including Martin Ramirez, Bill Traylor and Nellie Mae Rowe.

Read more here.

The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Professor Bert Yarborough at byarborough@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459. Free and open to the public.

Inner Visions: Selections from the Collection of Beverly Stearns Bernson ’55, the Davidow Gallery's inaugural exhibition in the college's new Center for Art + Design, features some of the most highly regarded outsider artists in the world, including Martin Ramirez, Bill Traylor and Nellie Mae Rowe.

Following the opening reception, the exhibition will remain open through Sunday, Dec. 10. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Read more here.

For more information, contact Professor Bert Yarborough at byarborough@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459. Free and open to the public.

Student-actors perform in this 1995 off-Broadway comedy by A. R. Gurney that explores the relationship between "Sylvia", a dog, and the couple who adopts her. 

Tickets are available at www.colby-sawyer.edu/tickets, at the Anne Baynes Hall Box Office at the Center for Art + Design on performance nights, or by contacting mlovell@colby-sawyer.edu


The Cultural Events Committee, the Exercise and Sport Sciences Department and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee present a discussion on sport and equality, sexual assault and Title IX compliance with Erin Buzuvis, J.D. 

Professor Buzuvis serves as the Director of the Center for Gender and Sexuality Studies at Western New England University School of Law where she teaches courses on administrative law, employment discrimination, Title IX, torts and property. Prior to joining the faculty in 2006, she clerked for Judge Thomas Ambro of the Third Circuit and practiced law at Goodwin Procter in Boston. She also spent time as a Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa College of Law. Professor Buzuvis researches and writes about gender and discrimination in sport, including such topics as the interrelation of law and sports culture, intersecting sexual orientation and race discrimination in women’s athletics, retaliation against coaches in collegiate women’s sports, the role of interest surveys in Title IX compliance, participation policies for transgender and intersex athletes, and Title IX and competitive cheer. Additionally, she is a co-founder and contributor to the Title IX Blog, an interdisciplinary resource for news, legal developments, commentary, and scholarship about Title IX’s application to athletics and education.

For more information, contact Professor Jean Eckrich, Ph.D., at 603.526.3448 or jeckrich@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public. 

Adventures in Learning's monthly Science Pub series presents "Re-Seeding Coral Reefs in the Florida Keys" with Dr. Cheryl Coolidge. As the only living coral reef in the continental U.S. and the third largest reef in the world, Dr. Coolidge explains the importance of this vital marine ecosystem, the effects of increasing carbon dioxide on the coral population, and how research by Florida-based Mote Laboratory and Aquarium's International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration is helping to sustain this struggling reef.

Dr. Coolidge earned her Ph.D. in environmental analytical chemistry from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. She taught chemistry for 15 years at Colby-Sawyer and has worked for companies including W.R.Grace and DuPont. She winters in the Florida Keys, where she hopes to volunteer in the effort to save the coral reefs.

The Pub at Lethbridge Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m., with the presentation and discussion beginning at 6 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis are required through the Adventures in Learning Office at 603.526.3434. Free and open to the public. 

The Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce's Business Growth Series presents a discussion with local experts on the crucial link between professional networking and professional success. 

Registration is required at lakesunapeeregionchamber.com/networking-for-novices with a fee of $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 603.526.6575 or email admin@lakesunapeeregionchamber.com.   


The Cultural Events Committee presents "The Crest," a 2017 award-winning documentary about two cousins raised on opposite sides of America who meet for the first time to surf the waters of their Irish ancestors. Following the screening, filmmaker Mark Covino will lead a discussion about "The Crest" and his career in film production.  

Originally from Queens, Covino attended college in Vermont, earning a B.A. in cinema studies and film production. He has worked on several productions including PBS's "Unless a Death Occurs: Hazing Examined" and the highly-acclaimed Black Panther documentary, “What We Want, What We Believe.” In 2012, Covino’s first feature film, "A Band Called Death," premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and won the Audience Award at South by Southwest in 2013. 

For more information about the film, visit crestmovie.com. For more information about the event, contact Associate Professor of Humanities Donna Berghorn at 603.526.3659 or dberghorn@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public. 

The Faculty Colloquium Series presents Associate Professor of Social Sciences & Education Eric Boyer for a discussion about how the zombie can help us understand our past and present, and can reveal a potential future in which we find new ways to confront that which we fear.

Professor Boyer joined the faculty in 2008. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and formerly served as a lecturer at the University of Minnesota and as an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Saint Thomas University. His areas of expertise includes American studies, government, history, philosophy and violence.

Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Local band Bosey Joe ties in music, visual art, and theater to tell their original story about a cult of cats and how they come to terms with the loss of their leader.

For more information, contact Assistant Professor Michael Lovell at mlovell@colby-sawyer.edu.

Meet at Lethbridge Lodge for a campus tour, including the new Center for Art + Design, followed by appetizers and a cash at Galligan's Pub in the Lethbridge Lodge. 

For more information, contact Jennifer Tockman at 603.526.3765 or jennifer.tockman@colby-sawyer.edu. To register, visit lakesunapeeregionchamber.com/events. Free and open to the public.

The New London Rotary benefit event supports the organization's literacy and community service projects and features a buffet dinner, cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, prizes and live music with local favorite Nick's Other Band.  

Tickets are available at newlondonrotary.com at $75 per person.  For more information contact Janet Rayno at jrayno@barharbor.bank or 603.865.6144. Open to the public. 

Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce's Business Growth Series presents a discussion on tried and true tactics from business leaders who have discovered how happy employees lead to happy customers. Presenters include Steve Gunnerson of Summercrest Senior Living, Patty McGoldrick of the New London Historical Society, Erica Cole-Tucker and Hale Tucker of Tucker's restaurants and Dee Fitzgerald of Badger Balm.

Registration is required at lakesunapeeregionchamber.com/events with a fee of $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 603.526.6575 or email admin@lakesunapeeregionchamber.com.   

Adventures in Learning's monthly Science Pub series presents a discussion about the complex lives of seabirds with Dr. Elizabeth Craig, including the threats they face and the surprising ways that their lives are interconnected with ours. 

Dr. Craig is the Tern Conservation Program Manager and Academic Coordinator at the Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML). She joined SML in 2016 after completing her Ph.D. in zoology and wildlife conservation and her post-doctoral work in natural resources at Cornell University. Dr. Craig is an ornithologist and colonial waterbird biologist who specializes in conservation management, population dynamics and foraging ecology of seabirds.

Galligan's Pub  opens at 5:30 p.m., with the presentation and discussion beginning at 6 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis are required through the Adventures in Learning Office at 603.526.3434. Free and open to the public. 

The Social Sciences and Education Department presents a screening of the award-winning documentary "Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope" followed by a discussion with professional staff from the TLC Family Resource Center

"Resilience" examines a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood and reveals how toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and early death. "Resilience" also chronicles a new movement, led by trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare, using cutting-edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress. 

For more information, contact Associate Professor Kathleen Farrell at kfarrell@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3660.  Free and open to the public. 

Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce's Business Growth Series presents the difference between marketing to country versus city customers, and how the right marketing mix can keep small town business relevant and successful.  

Registration is required at lakesunapeeregionchamber.com/events with a fee of $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 603.526.6575 or email admin@lakesunapeeregionchamber.com.   

Written by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Annie Baker and directed by Aaron Hodge ’14 and Erin Bennett ’16 and technical director Michael Lovell, ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ is the story of a community acting class in a fictional Vermont town and the five strangers whose lives intertwine and unravel when their identities are challenged and mirrored back to them through a series of theater games.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and students and free for Colby-Sawyer students, faculty and staff.  Tickets are available at www.colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or at the Anne Baynes Hall Box Office at the Center for Art + Design.  A free preview of the performance will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Assistant Professor Michael Lovell at mlovell@colby-sawyer.edu

Jeanine Ruhsam, adjunct faculty member in the Humanities Department, presents "Crossing Borders, Subverting Sex: Why Americans Have a Cultural Fear of Transgender People."  Ruhsam will discuss the cultural, legal and political history which underlies the fear and loathing Americans have long held towards those who would transgress the sex/gender system. She will turn to L. Frank Baum, the late nineteenth-century author of America’s great fairy-tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, who offers the gender-crosser in a radically different position: deus ex machina, s/he who transcends and resolves seemingly impossible dichotomies.

Rusham's research focuses on the intersection of American culture, gender and public policy. She earned her Ph.D. in American Studies at the Pennsylvania State University, where she taught in the Humanities Department. She has been an instructor in the Women and Gender Studies Department at Mount Holyoke College, and in the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. 

Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

The Cultural Events Committee presents "Beyond the Keyhole: Rural LGBTQ Community Oral History and Andrew’s Inn" with H.B. Lozito, executive director of Green Mountain Crossroads and creator of the Andrews Inn Oral History Project. Andrew’s Inn was a gay disco, bar, hotel, restaurant, co-counseling site, and community space in downtown Bellows Falls, Vt., that operated from 1973 to 1984. Lozito will explain the project's background, research processes and methodology, and go in-depth to the history of Andrew’s Inn and its role in the early days of Vermont’s LGBTQ movement for justice. 

Lozito has been connecting the rural LGBTQ community for the past 20 years. In addition to their current role as executive director of Green Mountain Crossroads, they are a Senior Fellow with the Environmental Leadership Program, an alum of Marlboro College's Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program and Nonprofit Management Certificate program, and a member of the 2017-18 Vermont Changemakers Table cohort. Lozito holds a B.A. in environmental politics from Whitman College.

For more information about the Andrews Inn Oral History Project, visit greenmountaincrossroads.org. For more information about the event, contact Associate Professor of Social Sciences & Education Kathleen Farrell at 603.526.3660 or kfarrell@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public. 

Enjoy an evening of dance as Colby-Sawyer's dance students perform original choreography in genres ranging from classical ballet, jazz and contemporary to modern and hip hop. The one-act show is under the artistic direction of adjunct faculty member Laura Dunlop Shepherd.

Tickets are available at colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or through the Anne Baynes Hall Box Office at 603.526.3670 or boxoffice@colby-sawyer.edu. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children/students, or free with a Colby-Sawyer ID. For more information, contact Laura Dunlop Shepherd at laura.shepherd@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459.  

Join us for a gallery talk with Beverly Stearns Bernson '55 and Professor Bert Yarborough, gallery director, about the Davidow Gallery's inaugural exhibition in the college's new Center for Art + Design. The Inner Visions exhibition  features selections from the Bernson Collection and includes pieces by Martin Ramirez, Bill Traylor and Nellie Mae Rowe, some of the most highly regarded outsider artists in the world.

Environmental science and environmental studies majors, in conjunction with the town of New London and its Public Works Department, present research on ways the public can help reduce phosphorous in local wastewater. For more information about the project, visit colby-sawyer.edu/ph-input. Free and open to the public. 

Talented student and community vocalists, accompanied by a pianist, perform traditional and sacred holiday favorites. For more information, contact adjunct faculty member Aaron Jones at aaron.jones@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

Adventures in Learning's monthly Science Pub series presents "Oceans Rising" with Dr. Charles Kellogg. Addressing complex issues including sea level change and its impact on civilization, Dr. Kellogg discusses how fluctuations in shorelines and rising and falling tides are being measured by scientists to evaluate the possible effects of rising levels on coastal ecology and societies.

Dr. Kellogg earned his Ph.D. from Duke University specializing in biological/geological oceanography. He is a career educator — previously at Colby-Sawyer and most recently at Kearsarge Regional High School — and an active member of AIL.

The Pub at Lethbridge Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m., with the presentation and discussion beginning at 6 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis are required through the Adventures in Learning Office at 603.526.3434. Free and open to the public. 

Created in 1974 as a tribute to tuba player and teacher William Bell, the first TubaChristmas concert was held in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza and has grown to more than 250 locations worldwide. The New London TubaChristmas, led by Aarne Vesilind, features tuba, sousaphone, euphonium and baritone horn musicians playing Christmas carols, first with instruments only and then with the audience singing along. 

For more information contact Aarne Vesilind at 603.526.6011. Free and open to the public. 

Join community members for cards and conversation at the New London Winter Carnival Bridge Tournament. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

For more information, contact Student Activities at activities@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

The New London Winter Carnival presents Campus Activities Magazine Female Performer of the Year (2015), Jessi Campbell. Campbell has appeared on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and her recent comedy recording “Winner Winner” has been featured on iTunes and can be heard on Sirius/XM Radio and Pandora Radio. She has performed at Gilda’s LaughFest, The Boston Comedy Festival, The Great American Comedy Festival, San Francisco SketchFest, and was the People’s Choice winner at the 2009 Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival.

This show contains mature content. Childcare is available from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the Mercer Hall gymnasium, provided by Colby-Sawyer students, at a cost of $10 for one child and $5 for each additional child. Childcare reservations are not necessary. 

For more information, contact Student Activities at activities@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Professor of Philosophy Craig Greenman brings his acoustic stylings to Colby-Sawyer's new music series, with a mix of tragic and comic songs that are heartfelt and spontaneous.  The inaugural event also features a collaboration with student musicians from the campus band, The S*itshow. 

This performance contains mature content.  For more information, contact Professor Greenman at cgreeman@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3357. Free and open to the public. 

The Cultural Events Committee and the Student Activities Office host actor Monti Washington for his interactive presentation, "From the Streets to the Stage." Known for roles in Mom (2013), Club Dead (2015) and Blind Truth (2015), Washington draws from his childhood experiences with  abuse and homelessness to help students gain the problem solving skills needed for success inside and outside of the classroom. Through crowd participation, story telling and poetry, audience members will be engaged, encouraged and empowered to make it from the streets of their minds, to the stage of their dreams.

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Join the student-led Colby-Sawyer College Players for their interpretation of “Legally Blonde The Musical” based on the 2001 film celebrating the struggles and triumphs of Harvard Law student Elle Woods. 

The Friday, Feb. 16 performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. and the Saturday, Feb. 17 performance will be held at 2 p.m. May not be suitable for children under 13. For more information, contact Assistant Professor Michael Lovell at mlovell@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

The Cultural Events Committee presents a discussion on black bear behavior with renowned wildlife biologist and black bear expert, Ben Kilham. As a licensed bear rehabilitator for more than 20 years, Kilham has helped orphaned and injured black bear cubs to develop the skills necessary for a successful return to the wild. 

Kilham's work has been featured in National Geographic’s “A Man Among Bears” and Animal Planet’s “Papa Bear.” He is co-author of Among the Bears: Raising Orphaned Cubs in the Wild and In the Company of Bears: What Black Bears Have Taught Me About Intelligence and Intuition.

For more information, contact Professor of Natural and Environmental Sciences Ben Steele at bsteele@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3667. Free and open to the public. 

The Olympics: Lessons Learned from Working with Elite Athletes and Teams features presentations on preparing athletes for Olympic performance, athletic training at the Olympic level and the business behind Olympic sponsorships. The annual event, sponsored by the Exercise and Sport Sciences Department, provides an opportunity for sport science professionals, athletic directors, coaches and students to learn from experts in the field.

All lectures are free and open to the public with reservations required. Attendees may purchase lunch at the dining hall or reserve a seat at the presenter/faculty luncheon for a fee of $7.09. For more information and reservations, contact Terri Hermann at 603.526.3616 or thermann@colby-sawyer.edu.

The N.H. Food Alliance Statewide Gathering offers workshops focused on improving farm, fish, and food enterprise viability in New Hampshire. The event includes opportunities to learn about and engage with work happening through New Hampshire's food system, connect with others in the food system, and learn about and get involved with Action Team projects, including: grassroots local foods education and marketing campaign; peer-to-peer conservation easement workshops and innovative funding for agricultural land conservation; identifying the gaps in the landscape of technical assistance for farms and food businesses; and increasing low-income residents' access to healthy, local food through fruit and vegetable prescription programs.

For more information about the event, contact Ben Hill, network coordinator for the New Hampshire Food Alliance at info@nhfoodalliance.com or 603.862.8564. To register, visit eventbrite.com. Free and open to the public. 

Colby-Sawyer hosts the American Red Cross to help make a difference in the lives of others. 

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.REDCROSS for more information and to make a donation appointment. Donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of ID are required for donation.  

The Cultural Events Committee presents a screening of the 2017 documentary "Redefining Prosperity: The Gold Rushes of Nevada City," the story of the back-to-the-land movement that united a town and generated a deeper dialogue about sustainable environments. Following the screening, filmmaker John de Graaf will discuss the "And Beauty for All" campaign, a national effort to restore ecosystems and revitalize communities.

John de Graaf is an author, filmmaker and executive director of Take Back Your Time. Fifteen of his documentaries, including the popular special, "Affluenza," have been broadcast nationally on PBS. His books include bestseller Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic, now in its third edition, and What's the Economy For, Anyway? His work and speaking engagements involve exploration of the intersection of happiness, work-life balance, consumerism, health and sustainability. He has taught at The Evergreen State College, is a co-founder of The Happiness Initiative, and recently served as an adviser to the government of Bhutan as it develops its Gross National Happiness project proposal for the United Nations. 

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

The Cultural Events Committee presents Piazza Grande: An Evening of Music and Discovery of Italy featuring Gabriele Vanoni and Giulia Duchi. Through the works of Italian singers and songwriters, Vanoni and Duchi reveal some of the most significant aspects of contemporary Italian culture including identity, heritage, class warfare and more.

For more information, contact Ewa Chrusciel at echrusciel@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public. 

The "Hot Wings and Hot Topics" series presents a screening of "It's Criminal," a 2017 documentary highlighting the economic and social inequities that divide the United States. Poignant and personal, the film features incarcerated women working with Dartmouth College students to explore the paths that landed the them behind bars, their fragile visions for the future, and how separated communities can learn to speak to each other. A discussion with film participants will immediately follow the screening. 

The film has a running time of 1:20 and hot wings will be served. The event is hosted by Professor of Social Sciences and Education Randy Hanson and sponsored by the Diversity Dialogue Series. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Learn more about renewable energy, energy efficiency and earth-friendly living from regional and local experts. Sponsored by Andover Energy Group, Kearsarge C.O.A. Climate Action Group, New London Energy Committee and Vital Communities. 

For more information, contact New London Energy Committee Chair Jamie Hess at 802.291.3939 or nordicskate@gmail.com. Free and open to the public.

The Cultural Events Committee presents Eliza Griswold, award-winning poet, journalist and Distinguished Writer in Residence at N.Y.U., for a discussion on how poetry can address and draw attention to world crises and social justice issues. Griswold, who has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Rome Prize by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the 2014 PEN prize for translation, has appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine. Her latest book, Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America, will be published in June. 

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public. 

Professor of Fine and Performing Arts Bert Yarborough, who is leaving academia at the end of the spring semester to return to his studio practice, will discuss his retrospective "Mini-Retro: Court No Horning." Currently on display in the William H. and Sonja Carlson Davidow ’56 Art Gallery, the retrospective spans Professor Yarborough’s career from 1969 to 2018 and features small works, sketchbooks and studio ephemera.  

Sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Colby-Sawyer's finest dancers are showcased in this production that promises to entertain the whole family. The two-act evening of dance features original choreography in genres ranging from classical ballet and jazz, to contemporary and modern under the artistic direction of adjunct faculty member Laura Dunlop Shepherd. 

Tickets are available at colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or through the Sawyer Center Box Office at 603.526.3670 or boxoffice@colby-sawyer.edu. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children/students, or free with a Colby-Sawyer ID. 

Open Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The 25th Annual N.H. Clothesline Project, a display of T-shirts created by violence survivors and their loved ones, demonstrates the impact of sexual, domestic and mental abuse. 

For more information contact Donna Brennan at 603.526.3675 or dobrennan@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

The Colby-Sawyer community celebrates students’ commitment to scholarship at the annual symposium featuring interdisciplinary Capstone projects and undergraduate presentations on Monday, April 16, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, see the Scholars’ Symposium Schedule. Free.

Join the Fine and Performing Arts Department from 5 - 7 p.m. to celebrate works by senior art majors in a variety of media. 

For more information, contact Professor Bert Yarborough at byarborough@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3459. Free and open to the public.

The popular student and community ensemble presents an evening of folk song favorites, obscure Americana, classic show tunes and more.  For more information, contact Aaron Jones at aaron.jones@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public. 

"Fresh and Fearless" features a varied collection of works by contemporary composers including Ola Gjeilo, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon and more. 

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students, and are available at the door or in advance at New London's Morgan Hill Bookstore and Tatewell Gallery. For more information, visit kearsargechorale.com or call 603.526.4391.

As one of the top ten African-American dance companies in the United States, Step Afrika! integrates African and African-American dance styles, songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation to promote teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding among young people.

Co-sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee and the Campus Activity Board. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

The Scholars and Leaders Ceremony recognizes individuals and groups of students for academic with Capstone, Baccalaureate and Program Recognition Awards; honor society cords; and leadership, community and achievement awards. 

For more information, contact Executive Assistant for the Office of the Academic Vice President & Dean of Faculty Sue Maurer at 603.526.3889 or smaurer@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

Faculty present graduating student nurses with pins and welcome them into the profession. 

For more information, contact Administrative Coordinator for the School of Health Professions Kelly Hunold at 603.526.3795 or kelly.hunold@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

Colby-Sawyer College celebrates graduates and recognizes members of the college and greater community for outstanding contributions to Colby-Sawyer and its students.

For more information contact Malaika Sidmore at 603.526.3720 or malaika.sidmore@colby-sawyer.edu. Free and open to the public.

Local "celebrities” and dancing “pros” from Newport Ballroom Dance Studio come together for a friendly competition to benefit the Center for the Arts. A reception and silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and dancers take the stage at 7 p.m.

For tickets and more information, visit centerfortheartsnh.org.

Guests are encourage to wear elegant 1920's attire to the sixth annual scholarship benefit, featuring live and silent auctions, buffet dinner, cash bar and entertainment.

For tickets and more information, visit newlondonrotary.com/page/events.

Jump start your Colby-Sawyer experience at Summer Pre-Orientation! Connect with Orientation Leaders, explore student life and resources on campus, see your residence hall room, get your class schedule and more.

For deposited students only. Registration is required at colby-sawyer.edu/visit. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3700.


Summer Music Associates presents Uptown Jazz Tentet, a dynamic large jazz ensemble founded and led collaboratively by trumpeter Brandon Lee and trombonists Willie Applewhite and James Burton III, and comprised of ten of the most venerable and ubiquitous young sidemen in all of jazz. The compositional styles of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Quincy Jones, Gil Evans, Wayne Shorter and Wynton Marsalis inform the ethos of this powerhouse group, shaping the band's unique and unmistakable sound.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit summermusicassociates.com.

The Cultural Events Committee presents Midnight Meow, a multi-instrumental group formed by Canadian-born violinists Jonathan Chan and Jan Bislin. Their live show incorporates electronic elements and encompasses multiple genres to create a unique sound dedicated to pushing boundaries.

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Join the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce to learn how membership can improve your local business. The workshop will explain all the benefits and tools offered to members and show how to maximize these resources and opportunities. For more information, contact Nancy Barthol at 603.526.6575 or admin@lakesunapeeregionchamber.com

The Fine and Performing Arts Department hosts an exhibition of “Designed Realities: The Photography of Bill Truslow,” a collection of black-and-white and color photography from the portfolio of Bill Truslow. A highly skilled professional photographer, Truslow’s 30-year career has taken him around the world. His studio is located in Portsmouth, N.H.

Following the opening reception, the exhibition will remain open through Thursday, Nov. 8. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information contact Gallery Director and Professor of Fine and Performing Arts Jon Keenan at jkeenan@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3667. Free and open to the public.

The Fine and Performing Arts Department hosts an exhibition of “Designed Realities: The Photography of Bill Truslow,” a collection of black and white and color photography from the portfolio of photographer Bill Truslow. Truslow’s 30-year career has taken him around the world. His studio is located in Portsmouth, N.H.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Gallery Director and Professor of Fine and Performing Arts Jon Keenan at jkeenan@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3667. Free and open to the public.

The Cultural Events Committee presents spoken word poet Amal Kassir. Born to a German-Iowan mother and Syrian father, Kassir’s art reflects her experience as a young Muslim woman. She is also an activist, having conducted workshops and given lectures in venues ranging from orphanages and refuge camps to universities and churches.

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Adventures in Learning’s monthly Science Pub series presents “Why Are Extreme Storms Increasing in New England?“ with Dr. Erich Osterberg. Dr. Osterberg explains how weather and glaciers respond to natural and human-caused climate change and how these changes influence storms in New Hampshire.

Dr. Osterberg earned his Ph.D. at the University of Maine specializing in geology and earth science. A Fulbright Scholar and assistant professor of earth sciences at Dartmouth College, Dr. Osterberg has peer reviewed 37 publications and is part of a local network to help New Hampshire and Vermont become more resilient to climate change.

The Pub at Lethbridge Lodge opens at 5:30 p.m. and food and beverage will be available for purchase. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis are required through the Adventures in Learning Office at 603.526.3434. Free and open to the public.

Colby-Sawyer hosts an invitational exhibition featuring works by teachers and students from Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire , including Colby-Sawyer's own Jonathan Cripps '98 of Manchester West High School (N.H); Anne Lederhos '73 of Bedford High School (N.H.); Erin Sawler Massa '04 of Pembroke High School (Mass.); Lauren Morrocco '17 of Newport Montessori (N.H.); and Maggie Warner '04 of Sanford High School (Maine).

Following the opening reception, the exhibition will remain open through Friday, Nov. 16. Gallery hours are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 4:00 p.m. during weekends.

For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@colby-sawyer.edu or 800.266.8253. Free and open to the public.

Colby-Sawyer hosts an invitational exhibition featuring works by teachers and students from Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including Colby-Sawyer's own Jonathan Cripps '98 of Manchester West High School (N.H); Anne Lederhos '73 of Bedford High School (N.H.); Erin Sawler Massa '04 of Pembroke High School (Mass.); Lauren Morrocco '17 of Newport Montessori (N.H.); and Maggie Warner '04 of Sanford High School (Maine).

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and by appointment during weekends. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@colby-sawyer.edu or 800.266.8253. Free and open to the public.

Join Professor of Humanities Ann Page Stecker for a discussion on Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood entitled "Finding MEWS, The MUSE." The eldest of three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood was an accomplished novelist, journalist and author of an etiquette book that broke records between 1884 and 1903. Stecker is currently finishing a biography on Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood having previously co-authored a book about the Wilson family entitled Sisters of Fortune.

Professor Stecker joined the faculty in 1980. Her areas of teaching include environmental literature, autobiography, British literature, New England history and women's literature. She is also the coordinator of the Wesson Honors Program. In addition to Sisters of Fortune, she wrote Our Voices, Our Town: The History of New London, New Hampshire, from 1950 to 2000 and New Hampshire: Crosscurrents in its Development.

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Jack Beatty, news analyst for the national NPR program On Point, will hold a talk entitled “President Trump: Populist or Plutopopulist?” Associate Professor of Social Sciences & Education Eric Boyer will facilitate a question and answer session to follow. Beatty is also a writer and senior editor of The Atlantic.

The event is sponsored by the Cultural Events Committee. For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

Colby-Sawyer hosts the American Red Cross to help make a difference in the lives of others.

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.733.276 for more information and to make a donation appointment. Donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of ID are required for donation.

Join the Hispanic Latino Club in celebrating Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday that consists of remembering those who have died. Traditions connected with the holiday include building altars, honoring the deceased loved one with pictures, and offerings of their favorite food and drink. The celebration will have altars made by faculty, staff and students and will feature food from a local Mexican restaurant.

For more information, contact Connor Delaney at connor.delaney@colby-sawyer.edu or 603.526.3741. Free and open to the public.

The Fine and Performing Arts Department presents "Night of the Living Dead Live," a comedic tribute to the historic 1968 film. The play lovingly examines the film, the period it was made in and its undying influence on the horror genre by revisiting all the iconic moments and adding an entirely new journey for the seven protagonists trapped in a rural farmhouse besieged by zombies.

A performance will be held at 8 p.m. on both Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 3. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5.00 for students and free with a Colby-Sawyer College ID. Tickets may be purchased at colby-sawyer.edu/tickets. For more information, contact Assistant Professor Michael Lovell at mlovell@colby-sawyer.edu.