Coming events

Gray H. Whaley, an assistant professor in SIUC's history department, presents a lecture on "Hearsay or Knowledge?: Contesting Indian Identity & Land Claims in Western Oregon, 1919-1938." The presentation is at 4 p.m., today, Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Student Center's Mackinaw Room. The event is part of Native American Heritage Month.

Mark Denzer, a therapeutic recreation specialist and coordinator for The Trails of Awareness Project, looks at the cultural implication of recreational use of sacred sites at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Student Center's Illinois Room. Admission is free. The event is part of Native American Heritage Month.

The SIUC Saxophone Studio Concert under the coordination of Tyler K. Kuebler, an assistant professor in the School of Music, is at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall. Admission is free.

"The Academy," a play that looks at the inner workings of academic life, will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 8-10, in Kleinau Theatre, in the Communications Building. The play is written and directed by Ronald J. Pelias, a speech communication professor at SIUC. Admission is $7; $5 for students.

The SIUC women's volleyball team hosts Bradley at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9, at Davies Gym. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for faculty, staff, senior citizens and kids. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day

The Marjorie Lawrence Opera Theater, directed by Timothy J. Fink, an associate professor in SIUC's School of Music, presents the "Puccini Operas," Friday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 10, at Shryock Auditorium. The performances, which begin at 7:30 p.m., are two one-hour operas — Suor Angelica, a tragedy sung in Italian, and "Gianni Schicchi," a comedy sung in English, and featuring David A. Dillard, an assistant professor in SIUC's School of Music in the title role. Subtitles will be used in both performances. Admission is $19 for the general public; $6 for students of any age. Tickets are available through Shryock Auditorium and Arena Promotions.

The Saluki football team — ranked No. 5 in both The Sports Network FCS Media Poll and the FCS Coach's Poll — hosts Illinois State at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at McAndrew Stadium to close out the regular-season home schedule. Tickets are $19 for prime adult seats and $15 for all other reserved seating. Prices are $8 for high school and younger. SIUC student tickets are free at gates 3 and 4 with a valid SIUC student ID on game day.

The SIUC women's volleyball team hosts Northern Iowa at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at Davies Gym to close out its home schedule. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for faculty, staff, senior citizens and kids. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day

The Saluki women's basketball team opens the 2007-2008 regular season when it hosts DePaul, ranked No. 25 in the AP preseason poll, at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, at the SIU Arena. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens, SIUC faculty and staff, and children. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day.

The Saluki men's basketball team faces the Lincoln Memorial University Railsplitters in an exhibition game at 2:05 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 11, at the SIU Arena.

Anthony K. Webster, an assistant professor in anthropology at SIUC, presents "Tséyi' First, Because Navajo Language Was Here Before Contact," at noon, Monday, Nov. 12, in the Student Center's Illinois Room. Webster analyzes portions of a poetry performance by Navajo poet Laura Tohe to a non-Navajo audience. Admission is free. The event is part of Native American Heritage Month.

The Saluki women's basketball hosts Christian Brothers University, at 7:05 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, at the SIU Arena. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens, SIUC faculty and staff, and children. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day.

"Blossoms of Fire," a film and discussion about the women of the Juchitan tribe of Mexico, will be shown at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Student Center's Illinois Room. The event is part of Native American Heritage Month.

Rick Williams, associate professor emeritus of classics, and director emeritus of SIUC's University's Honors Program, presents the Charles D. Tenney Distinguished Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Student Center Auditorium. Admission is free.

The SIU School of Music Chamber Singers, under direction of conductor and assistant professor Susan Davenport Stewart, perform at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall. Admission is free.

Rowena McClinton, associate professor of Historical Studies at SIU Edwardsville, presents a lecture on "Christian Images Challenge Cherokee Spirituality: Early 19th Century Moravian Visitors," at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the Student Center's Ohio Room.

Please visit the SIUC Public Events Calendar for information on these and many other happenings on campus.