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The next Laker Club Talk on March 4 will feature Leah Breen, associate vice president for Education Innovation and School Services.
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The annual Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff Celebration is August 20 at the L. William Seidman Center.
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See more events online. Highlighted events through early September are listed below.
SAP Farm Stand: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower area; every Wednesday through September 24, purchase produce from the SAP and enjoy lunch from Louie's Lunchbox
FTLC Annual Conference: Thursday, Aug. 14, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Eberhard Center; breakout sessions and keynote presentation by Peter Felten, professor of history, executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning, and assistant provost for teaching and learning at Elon University; RSVP here
Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 4-7 p.m., L. William Seidman Center; join colleagues to celebrate the start of the academic year with music and refreshments; RSVP here
University Address: Friday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-noon, Haas Center for Performing Arts; President Philomena V. Mantella will give remarks; RSVP here
Laker Kickoff: Friday, Aug. 22, 6-7 p.m., Lubbers Stadium; welcome new students at this new event, followed by class photo
Campus Life Night: Sunday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m., parking lot H1; students can learn about local businesses, campus departments and student organizations at this popular event
Rainbow Social: Wednesday, Aug. 27, noon-3 p.m., Kirkhof Center east lawn; the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center will host this welcome event
Philosophy in Nature: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m., Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW; free, public humanities series organized by Areins Pelayo in which participants read favorite passages then enjoy journaling or watercolor painting in a scenic setting; RSVP here
Global Laker Festival: Wednesday, September 3, noon-3 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower area; the Padnos International Center will host lawn games, international music, snacks and other activities
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