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October 2005 Issue
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Coming Events

Saturday, October 1

5pm Edward Said Memorial Lecture:
A lecture delivered by the international-journalist, author and commentator, Robert Fisk. Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $10 Adult $5 Concession.


Sunday, October 2

11am Waite Arboterum guided walk:
Discover one of Adelaide's botanical treasures in the company of a knowledgeable guide. Waite Arboretum, Waite Campus (meet in front of Urrbrae House - enter from Fullarton Road. Free car park available).


Wednesday, October 5

4.15pm Inaugural Lecture:
"A Shelf of Our Own" by Professor of Creative Writing, Nicholas Jose. Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library.


Friday, October 7

1.10pm Lunch Hour Concert Series:
Conservatorium postgraduate jazz students will present the music of Antonio-Carlos Jobim. Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $5, and available at the door from 12.40pm.

7pm James Crawford Biennial Lecture Series on International Law:
"Australia, America and the Rule of Law in International Affairs" by Emeritus Professor Ivan Shearer. Law Lecture Theatre 2, Ligertwood Building, North Terrace Campus.

8pm Australian international Marimba Festival final concert:
Featuring performances by Bogdan Bacanu, Andrew Wiering and the Elder Conservatorium of Music Percussion Ensemble. Scott Theatre, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $20/$15/$10, bookings on 0401 965 344 or administration@classicconcert.com


Wednesday, October 12

4.15pm Inaugural Lecture:
"Characteristics of winning organisations in Australia: the winning wheel" by Head of the Adelaide Graduate School of Business, Professor Graham Hubbard. Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library.


Friday, October 14

1.10pm Lunch Hour Concert Series:
Australia's internationally acclaimed a cappella jazz ensemble "The Idea of North". Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $5 and available at the door from 12.30pm.


Saturday, October 15

11am "When the chips are down at Urrbrae" exhibit:
An exhibition of wood art and craft by Woodgroup SA Exhibits are for sale. Open daily 11am-4pm. Urrbrae House, Waite Campus (enter from Fullarton Road).

6.30pm Evening Concert Series:
"Israel in Egypt" by Handel featuring Elder Conservatorium Chorale, Adelaide Voices and the Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra. Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $20adult/$15 conc/$10student.


Tuesday, October 18

1.05pm Friends of the University of Adelaide Library Event:
Dr Mark Carroll will speak on the Ballets Russes National Research Project and related discoveries. Barr Smith Library - contact Karen Hickman on (08) 8303 4064 for more information.

7.30pm University of Adelaide Theatre Guild:
Entertaining Mr Sloane by Joe Orton, directed by Geoff Britain. Little Theatre, performances from October 18-22, and October 25-29. Tickets $25/$15, from BASS.


Wednesday, October 19

4.15pm Inaugural Lecture:
"Domestic mandala: houses and the cosmos in Nepal" by Professor John Gray (Head of School of Social Sciences). Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library.


Friday, October 21

10am Mechanical Engineering Project Exhibition:
The State's best young minds put their engineering skills on display. Level Four, Union Building until 5pm.

1.10pm Lunch Hour Concert Series:
Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra with Russell Hammond (conductor) performs works by Smetana, Grainger, and Holsinger. Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $5 and available at the door from 12.30pm.


Friday, October 28

1.10pm Lunch Hour Concert Series:
Works by Shostakovich and Ravel, peformed by Leigh Harrold (piano), Anthony Hunt (piano), Melanie Radke (violin), Sarah McCarthy (violin), William Newberry (viola), and Paul Taylor (cello). Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $5 and available at the door from 12.30pm.


Wednesday, November 2

6pm Young Investigator Award 2005:
Featuring guest speaker A/Prof Michael James, "Drug development: Where commerce meets ethics". Art Gallery of South Australia, RSVP by October 26 to (08) 8161 7165.


Friday, November 4

1.10pm Lunch Hour Concert Series:
Brighton Secondary School Symphony Orchestra under John Nottle (conductor) performs works by Butterley, Doppler and Humperdinck. Elder Hall, North Terrace Campus. Tickets $5 and available at the door from 12.30pm.

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