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Release: Oct. 17, 2018
Sociologist Lisa Wade speaks at Kenyon on sexual culture at college campuses
Sociologist and writer Lisa Wade speaks at Kenyon College on Monday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. about her newest book, “American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus.” Her address, free and open to the public, will be held in Higley Hall Auditorium, 202 N. College Road. In “American Hookup,” Wade examines the sexual culture of college campuses. Rising above misinformation and moralizing, Wade situates hookup culture within the history of sexuality, the evolution of higher education and the unfinished feminist revolution.
Release: Oct. 15, 2018
Teenage life takes center stage in Kenyon production of "The Wolves"
Kenyon students will bring to life Sarah DeLappe’s coming-of-age play “The Wolves” on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 19, at 8:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The play, a 2017 Pulitzer Prize finalist, will be presented in Bolton Theater, 205 College-Park St.
Release: Oct. 13, 2018
Kenyon launches $300 million campaign, most ambitious in its history
Kenyon announced today the public launch of its largest fundraising campaign ever, titled Our Path Forward: The Campaign for Kenyon. The $300 million comprehensive campaign funds the vision of the Kenyon 2020 strategic plan and prepares the College for its third century.
Release: Oct. 10, 2018
Visiting artists at Kenyon explore aspects, approaches to design
Kenyon welcomes a number of accomplished artists and designers to campus this fall as part of the Mesaros Visiting Artist lecture series, made possible by the Mesaros Art Fund. Established through a generous gift from Paul and Laura Mesaros, the fund enhances the College’s art program through guest lectures, visiting artists and teachers, and special exhibitions.
Release: Oct. 5, 2018
Brown Family Environmental Center Harvest Festival offers fun for all ages
The Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) at Kenyon College celebrates the turning of the seasons with the 2018 Fall Harvest Festival, held Saturday, Oct. 20, from 12-4 p.m. Horse-drawn hayrides, farm animals, apple cider, a campfire and more await festivalgoers at the annual celebration, located at the 500-acre nature preserve at 9781 Laymon Road.
Release: Sept. 26, 2018
Radiolab creator Jad Abumrad to speak at Kenyon on storytelling, radio journalism
here do colors come from? What makes someone a hero? What would a world without words be like? As creator and co-host of the popular public radio show Radiolab, Jad Abumrad has explored these questions and more. He brings his insatiable curiosity to Kenyon College on Saturday, Oct. 27, for a 7:30 p.m. address in Rosse Hall, 105 College Drive.
Release: Sept. 24, 2018
Writers including Rita Dove, R.O. Kwon to speak at Kenyon this fall
A number of award-winning writers will speak at Kenyon College this fall as part of the Kenyon Review’s 2018-2019 Reading Series. All events are free and open to the public and are held in the Finn House’s Cheever Room, 102 W. Wiggin St.
Release: Sept. 7, 2018
Kenyon music department presents a series of fall concerts
The Kenyon College Department of Music presents a series of concerts this fall that showcase musical selections from a variety of genres and generations. All events are free and open to the public.