THIS WEEK @ UARTS: May 27-June 1

Industrial Design Senior Show “Aging with Design”

Twenty-one design-focused projects considering the ever-fluctuating relationships between people and objects as they age. Viewed in the contexts of “body,” “home” and “community,” design solutions range from urine-based hydroponics systems and radical three-wheel tilting bicycles to bottle ergonomics and mobility aids. For more information, visit www.agingwithdesign.com or call 215/717-6250.

May 27 – 30, noon - 3 p.m.; May 31, noon - 9 p.m.

331 S. Broad St. (next to Chambers-Wylie Church@ 315 S. Broad St.)

Print Center Exhibition / Reception

“Wave Anomaly,” a print by Electronic Media professor Tom Porett, was selected for inclusion the Print Center’s “82nd Annual International Competition: Photography.” Princeton University Art Museum Curator of Photography Joel Smith is jurying the show and will give a gallery talk.

Opening reception: May 31, 3 – ­5 p.m.

Gallery Talk: 3:30 p.m.

4th Annual UArts Staff & Faculty Softball Game/Picnic

Come out and play or just watch and cheer on the UArts players in this Staff Council-sponsored event. Each year is increasingly more exciting, so it’s an event not to be missed! Food, drinks and T-shirts for all who attend. Bring your gloves and bats and PLAY BALL!! To ensure an accurate account of attendees, please RSVP by June 2 to Kathy Melendez (215/717-6140 or kmelendez@uarts.edu).

Marconi Plaza, Field 1 (13th St. & Oregon Ave.)

Deadline for Readmission Application for Fall 2008

Students should submit a reapplication to the Registrar by May 30 for consideration for the Fall 2008 semester. For information, contact the Office of the Registrar (215/717-6420 or registrar@uarts.edu).

Performance Opportunity

First Friday Main Line (FFML) is offering performance opportunities to dancers on Friday August 1 as part of First Friday Main Line. Each month, FFML brings arts and culture events to Ardmore, Bryn Mawr and Haverford. The theme of this August’s First Friday is “dance,” although dancers are encouraged to apply for any of FFML’s monthly events. Performance spaces are low-tech and non-traditional and may be outdoors, in retail stores, car dealerships or salons. Dance performances from any genre are welcome. For more information about FFML, please visit www.firstfridaymainline.com. For additional information, contact Christine Vilardo (cvdt@aol.com or 610/642-4040.)

Gallery 1401  (Terra Hall, 14th floor)

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