Events may range from lectures to theater productions and movies.
This Week: April 18-24
Inflationary Cosmology
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium
Our universe could be part of an infinite set of universes — a multiverse — of “pocket universes” with different physical properties. Massachusetts Institute of Technology physicist Alan Guth will talk about this possibility in “Inflationary Cosmology: Is Our Universe Part of a Multiverse?” Guth wrote the book “The Inflationary Universe: The Quest for a New Theory of Cosmic Origins” about his variation of the big-bang theory. Presented by the physics and astronomy department, this talk is the third Andrew Chamblin memorial lecture. The annual lecture honors the late UofL faculty member and theoretical physicist for whom it is named. More information
Lights, Camera…Ideas to Action
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium
Discover how faculty and students are bringing ideas, concepts and thinking to “reel life.” Using guidance and professional-grade equipment provided by the Digital Media Suite, students in 10 courses creatively combined critical thinking concepts and technology to create films and digital stories. Screenings and refreshments all day. More information
UofL Kentucky Author Forum: Billy Collins
6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St.
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins will talk with Garrison Keillor, host of the public radio shows “A Prairie Home Companion” and “The Writer’s Almanac.” Collins, who has been compared to Robert Frost in achieving high critical acclaim and popular appeal, has written nine collections of poetry, as well as the forthcoming “Horoscopes for the Dead: Poems.” Ticket information
Second Annual Sport Administration Speakers Series and Alumni Reception
8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday, April 22, PNC Club, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium
Jim Host, chairman of the Louisville Arena Authority Inc. and sports marketing leader, will talk about the past, present and future of the KFC Yum! Center at 11:30 a.m. There will be two panel discussions before Host’s talk and a brief awards presentation ceremony after his talk. UofL’s sport administration program and the athletics office organize this public event. Schedule and costs
Floyd Theater Film: ‘The King’s Speech’
6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, Floyd Theater, Student Activities Center
Britain’s King George VI wasn’t ready to lead his people when circumstances brought him to the throne. Foremost among the challenges he faced was a lifelong debilitating speech impediment. ‘The King’s Speech,” based on the true story of how a speech therapist helped him overcome it, received Academy Awards this year for best picture, best actor (Colin Firth as King George VI), best director and original screenplay. The 35mm film is 118 minutes long and is rated PG-13. Admission is $1.50 with a UofL ID and $3 for the general public.
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Events for this week’s highlights are selected directly from the university’s calendar. Events listed on the university calendar must be open to all of the university community and/or the public, and be of wide-ranging interests.
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