Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass
Distribution of ashes will be at the noon Mass. Ashes will also be distributed in the Sacred Space in the Campus Ministry suite, GSU 153, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. (except from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.).

Black Maria Film and Video Festival
The 31st Black Maria Film and Video Festival returns featuring independent, experimental works in animation, documentary, narrative and experimental genres.

Books and Reading in the Third Reich with Michele Troy
When we think of books and the Third Reich, we think of book burnings, censorship, confiscations, publishers being forced out of business. While all these things happened, our understanding of them is often based on hearsay. Scholar Michele Troy has delved into German archives looking for historical answers. How were the decisions made? Who was in charge?

Alumni Recital with Bryan Hayslett
Hartt alumnus Bryan Hayslett, cello, presents a recital featuring the works of Bach, Shostakovich, and Foss, with a world premiere of a piece by Hartt faculty member David Macbride.

"Lest We Forget" Exhibit
Eighteen pieces from Connecticut artist Robert Templeton's collection, "Lest We Forget: Images of the Black Civil Rights Movement" are on exhibit at Mortensen Library through Feb. 29. Templeton's large oil paintings portray those who personified the struggle for black civil rights in the United States.

Community Art Exhibit
A collaborative initiative by Hartford Art School, bringing together selected student artists from CT community colleges. The exhibit creates a visual dialogue, bridging regional talent from across CT. Reception and awards presentation Thursday, February 23, 5-7 pm.

Emotional Intelligence for Romantic Relationships Group
Having problems in your romantic relationships? Want to learn how to better communicate and manage conflict with a partner? This group may be for you. Each session will provide an opportunity for learning, practicing, and discussing ways to manage conflict and improve communication in romantic relationships. The group will meet on Thursdays from 12 - 1 p.m. starting February 16th and continuing weekly until March 15th. Contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to join, 860-768-4482.

Thursday, February 23, 2012
Veiled Women: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Women in Israel
The exhibit explores the highly visible and highly debated practice in many parts of the world: women's headcoverings. For the past two years, the Greenberg Center has looked at how and why Jewish, Christian and Muslim women cover their hair as part of religious traditions that originated some 2,000 years ago.

Alpha Phi Omega Rush
Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed community service based fraternity on campus. Not associated with Greek Life. No hazing. Some service events include Relay for Life, JDRF walk, Special Olympics, food drives, and blood drives. Fellowships are also a large part of APO. Some fellowships include bowling, movie nights, dinners, trips to the park, and laser tag. Introductions, Jazz trivia/game night/listening to jazz music 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Fireside Lounge

How to Save Smart by Going Green
In this workshop we will show you how any size business can take steps to save money, energy, and the environment. Energy assistance programs for CT small businesses will be discussed.

C.A.S.A Meeting
Come engage in an open discussion while learning about Caribbean cultures. Students of all backgrounds are free to join!

Hamlet
Shakespeare's great tragedy that tells the story of revenge, loyalty, and fate. Directed by Hartt faculty member Malcolm Morrison.

Friday, February 24, 2012
Veiled Women: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Women in Israel
The exhibit explores the highly visible and highly debated practice in many parts of the world: women's headcoverings. For the past two years, the Greenberg Center has looked at how and why Jewish, Christian and Muslim women cover their hair as part of religious traditions that originated some 2,000 years ago.

Teaching Online: Basic Tools for Online Instruction
Just like any instruction, instructors need to be able to communicate with students, collect assignments, and facilitate group projects. This seminar covers basic Blackboard tools that are essential for online instruction including Email, Announcements, Assignment Tool, and Blackboard 9's improved Groups. Participants will also learn the basics of WebEx web conferencing which can be used for the occasional "face-to-face" meeting.

Fundamentals of Effective Business Communication
If you'd like to write more purposeful and effective e-mails, letters, memos, or reports; be more efficient with your writing time; and feel confident that the message you sent was the message you wanted to send, then this workshop is for you.

"Lest We Forget" Exhibit
Eighteen pieces from Connecticut artist Robert Templeton's collection, "Lest We Forget: Images of the Black Civil Rights Movement" are on exhibit at Mortensen Library through Feb. 29. Templeton's large oil paintings portray those who personified the struggle for black civil rights in the United States.

Saturday, February 25, 2012
BSU Fashion Show
Brothers and Sisters United at the University of Hartford have begun a unique opportunity where students help fellow students and families to defray some of the costs associated with receiving a college education. The university is proud of this spirit of giving, and we are proud to present the 13th annual BSU Fashion Show. All proceeds benefit the book fund. Thank you for your support.

"Lest We Forget" Exhibit
Eighteen pieces from Connecticut artist Robert Templeton's collection, "Lest We Forget: Images of the Black Civil Rights Movement" are on exhibit at Mortensen Library through Feb. 29. Templeton's large oil paintings portray those who personified the struggle for black civil rights in the United States.

Women's Basketball Game - Hawks vs. Boston University
In-Conference Women's Basketball game. Hawks vs. Boston University

Sunday, February 26, 2012
"Lest We Forget" Exhibit
Eighteen pieces from Connecticut artist Robert Templeton's collection, "Lest We Forget: Images of the Black Civil Rights Movement" are on exhibit at Mortensen Library through Feb. 29. Templeton's large oil paintings portray those who personified the struggle for black civil rights in the United States.

Hamlet
Shakespeare's great tragedy that tells the story of revenge, loyalty, and fate. Directed by Hartt faculty member Malcolm Morrison.

Monday, February 27, 2012
Veiled Women: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Women in Israel
The exhibit explores the highly visible and highly debated practice in many parts of the world: women's headcoverings. For the past two years, the Greenberg Center has looked at how and why Jewish, Christian and Muslim women cover their hair as part of religious traditions that originated some 2,000 years ago.

Words Like Trees
Hillyer College students, together with Joyce Ashuntantang, an accomplished poet, actress and assistant professor of English, present the second annual edition of "Words Like Trees: A Black History Month Celebration" with collaboration from Hartt's Dane Scozzari and his jazz band.

Shakespeare's Major Tragedies with Humphrey Tonkin
We think we know them - these four monumental literary works. But the truth is that they keep changing as fashions and preoccupations change, and as we ourselves grow older, possibly wiser, and perhaps more knowledgeable. Humphrey Tonkin, who has been teaching Shakespeare, on and off, for upwards of fifty years, looks again at Shakespeare's major tragedies and their influences on us and our society. The course is timed to coincide with the Hartt School's production of Hamlet, February 23-26, which course participants will be able to attend without charge.

"Lest We Forget" Exhibit
Eighteen pieces from Connecticut artist Robert Templeton's collection, "Lest We Forget: Images of the Black Civil Rights Movement" are on exhibit at Mortensen Library through Feb. 29. Templeton's large oil paintings portray those who personified the struggle for black civil rights in the United States.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Veiled Women: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Women in Israel
The exhibit explores the highly visible and highly debated practice in many parts of the world: women's headcoverings. For the past two years, the Greenberg Center has looked at how and why Jewish, Christian and Muslim women cover their hair as part of religious traditions that originated some 2,000 years ago.

Senior Yearbook Portraits
Come out to get your picture taken for inclusion in the 2012 ICON Yearbook! Every senior is welcome to come and get their picture taken, and it's free! For more information, please email yearbook@hartford.edu.

George Eliot's Middlemarch with Catherine Stevenson
With great humor and sympathy, George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) details the struggles of idealistic young people who seek to find meaningful work, love, and economic security while also living principled lives. When they find themselves caught in the tangled web of local politics, money and romance, heart-searing drama ensues.

Humanities Center Lecture: Jonathan Feinstein on Creativity in Business
The John G. Searle Professor of Economics and Management at Yale University, Jonathan Feinstein is author of The Nature of Creative Development (Stanford University Press, 2005). His class, The Practice and Management of Creativity & Innovation, was featured in BusinessWeek Online: "When Creativity Comes to B-Schools".�

Be Your Own Boss
Brown bag talk about entrepreneurship inlcuding women entrepreneurs.

Essential Skills for Supervisors
Through role plays, case studies, and structured discussions, you will be introduced to skills and strategies for directing, coaching, supporting, delegating, and motivating employees.

Getting Started with Blackboard
In this general orientation to Blackboard, you'll learn strategies for organizing your Blackboard course, review the many tools and features available in Blackboard, and start adding content such as a syllabus to your Blackboard course. Be sure to bring digital versions of your syllabus and other course documents; this hands-on seminar is designed to get you up and running on Blackboard!

John Paul Stevens', Five Chiefs with Jilda Aliotta
Politics and Government professor Jilda Aliotta leads a reading group on five Chief Justices of the US Supreme Court, seen through the lens of retired justice John Paul Stevens recently published memoir of his time working with five Chief Justices: Fred Vinson, Earl Warren, Warren Burger, William Rehnquist, and John Roberts. Enrollment closed.

Strategies for Successful Interviewing
Pre-registration is preferred. Call 860-768-5619 or visit www.hartford.edu/cpd. Walk-ins welcome.

The Hartt Chamber Music Student Mid-Semester Concerts
"Keeping Together" features The Hartt School chamber groups performing a wide selection of repertoire over two nights. Each concert features a different program played by different ensembles.