A Dream Fulfilled: The Saga of George Washington Carver
AN OPERA
Monday, 02 Feb 2009 at 8:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union - ADMISSION FREE!!
Celebrate the life of the agricultural pioneer and Iowa hero George Washington Carver with this OPERA Iowa performance. Dr. Carver was the first African American student and faculty member at Iowa State University. The opera focuses on the key events that would shape the destiny of this great scientist, educator, and humanitarian. Composed by Iowa’s own Dr. Michael Patterson, A Dream Fulfilled was commissioned by Des Moines Metro Opera in cooperation with the Iowa State Historical Society.Cosponsored By:
- CALS Diversity Committee
- CALS Student Council
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.