Summer 2014: What’s
Happening At SU?
By Lesley Staffeldt
Director of Conference Services
During the academic year, Salisbury University is home to some 8,600 students. So summer is the time to relax, right? Not exactly. From June through August, the Office of Conference Planning expects more than 10,000 visitors from the local community, across the state and beyond.
Music fills the air when the Barbershop Harmony Society, Mid-Atlantic District, hosts its annual Harmony College East at SU. The convention attracts some 200 quartets, both male and female, from throughout the United States. Public performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 13-14, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited.
More than 120 high school seniors explore civic engagement and politics when Maryland Girls State returns to SU for the fifth consecutive year from June 15-20. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary, this non-partisan event features a mock legislative session and meetings with local and state legislators. Participants also debate bills and learn about careers in government.
A popular program for budding artists returns when the Maryland Summer Center for the Fine and Performing Arts begins Sunday, July 6. The two-week residential program allows some 120 middle and high school students to engage in classes in orchestra, musical theatre performance, acting, digital video production and visual arts. Students showcase their talents at a culminating performance and exhibit 9 a.m. Saturday, July 19, in Holloway Hall. For information, visit www.salisbury.edu/msca.
Also beginning July 6, pre-registered high school juniors and seniors participate in Science Camp @ SU. Made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the free residential program explores careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through lab experiments and other hands-on activities. Past topics have ranged from rocket engineering to the chemistry of cooking.
Parents looking for summer camps for children ages 5-10 may be interested in three SU-sponsored programs Mondays, August 4-18, at the Freeman Stage in Selbyville, DE. During “Color Explosion” on August 4, participants explore color relationships (and tie-dye a T-shirt). On August 11, camp participants create art out of recyclable materials during “Recycle, Reduce, Reuse.” Both sessions include games and crafts, and are recommended for children ages 8-10.
During “Nature as Art” on August 18, children learn about the importance of caring for Earth by creating art from materials found in nature. This session is recommended for ages 5-7.
All camps are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $30 per session. Registration is limited to 25 campers per class. A healthy snack and materials are included. Campers should bring a brown bag lunch. To register, e-mail Alanna McCoy at acmccoy@salisbury.edu.
For arts enthusiasts, the exhibit “Memories in Clay,” featuring works by artist Margaret Boozer and Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene patients at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center, continues through Sunday, June 22, at the SU Art Galleries — Downtown Campus.
“Continuum: A 30-Year Investigation of Alchemy, Energy, Enthalpy and Entropy” follows, from July 9-August 15. Featuring works by artist Michel Demanche, an artist reception is 5 p.m. Thursday, July 17. An opening reception is 5-8 p.m. July 18 during the Salisbury Arts and Entertainment District’s monthly 3rd Friday celebration.
For gallery hours and more, visit the SU Art Galleries website at www.salisbury.edu/universitygalleries.
Throughout summer, SU also hosts a plethora of youth sports camps, from lacrosse to basketball to softball and beyond.
For the most up-to-date information about SU-sponsored events and happenings on campus, visit www.salisbury.edu/calendar. We hope to see you this summer!
