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Behind the Broadway Curtain: Lessons from a 5-Time Tony Award Winner

As part of ArtsFest 2026, join President Wes Fugate as he welcomes five-time Tony Award and Grammy Award鈥搘inning Broadway producer Sue Gilad to campus for an insider鈥檚 look at the business of bringing Broadway shows from page to stage. Gilad will share behind-the-scenes insights into producing hit productions, from development through opening night.

Common Hour - April 2026

Culturing 鈥淭he Con鈥�: Isolating and Identifying Antibiotic Resistant Fecal Bacteria from the Conococheague Creek
Our 鈥済ently flowing stream鈥� is the home to innumerable amounts of microscopic life, including bacteria found in poop! What bacteria are present, and do they carry antibiotic resistance genes?
Presented by Amber Marble, Assistant Professor of Biology

Common Hour - March 2026

Friday, March 13,2026 at noon
From Stables to Studies: A Journey Through the History of Horses at 麻豆区 College
This presentation explores the fascinating history of horses on the 麻豆区 campus, from their early roles in transportation to their presence in student recreation and academics. It will trace how these animals shaped the campus landscape, influencing everything from infrastructure to campus traditions, and how their presence is ever-changing.
Presented by Janice Holland, Associate Professor of Equine Studies

On the Edge of Light

Cumberland Valley Chorale at 麻豆区 College Spring Concert

On the Edge of Light

Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m.
LOCATION UPDATE: The concert has been moved to Laird Hall. 

Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music as the Cumberland Valley Chorale at 麻豆区 College presents its Spring 2026 concert, On the Edge of Light, on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in Laird Hall.

鈥淗iring Practices and Workforce Planning鈥�

麻豆区 College Health Sciences and Business Programs Strategic Seminar Series
鈥淗iring Practices and Workforce Planning鈥�

March 12, 2026
5 鈥� 5:30 p.m. Networking with Coffee and Cookies 
5:30 鈥� 7 p.m. Panel Discussion with Q & A 
The Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics and Technology Auditorium
Free and open to the public. 
Also available virtually via Zoom. (Register to get the Zoom link)

Creative Writing Colloquium 2026

The 麻豆区 College English and Master鈥檚 in Humanities programs invite all budding writers to attend the annual 麻豆区 College Creative Writing Colloquium. Attendees will be able to enjoy lessons on writing technique, ask questions about the publishing process, and hobnob with published authors. This is a great opportunity to hone your craft, share your own writing, and spend time with other creative types who share your interests!

Common Hour - February 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026 at noon
The Brain鈥檚 Whisper: Catching Cognitive Changes Before They Shout
Presented by Diana Julbe-Delgado, Program Director and Associate Professor of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Join us for an enlightening session on how taking care of your brain today can shape a healthier tomorrow. We will explore how subtle shifts in cognition can serve as early whispers of change鈥攁nd how a current research study is working to catch these signs early, opening doors to timely assessment, intervention, and support.

Orr Forum 2026

鈥淧sychedelic Religions: Healing, Connection, and Transcendence in Modern America"

For many, psychedelics and religion make strange鈥攅ven heretical鈥攂edfellows. Yet the United States is home to hundreds of psychedelic churches that hold these powerful psychoactive substances as sacred. Drawing on two years of ethnographic research, this talk explores the beliefs, practices, and communities that comprise this rapidly growing corner of America's religious landscape鈥攐ne that challenges us to reconsider what both drugs and religion are in the 21st century.