Museum to present philosophical exhibition
The Miami University Art Museum has announced its spring 2011 exhibition.
The theme is Looking Beyond the Surface: Understanding Identity Through Art.
The exhibition opens Jan. 11 and will continue through July 23.
During this time, Miami will host three galleries at the museum. The themes of each will be Understanding Thyself, Capturing Identity and Defining Identity.
Each exhibition will explore identity in a philosophical and psychological way through art.
A public reception will be held for the exhibitions from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 20. The museum is free and open to the public.
Undergraduate earns recognition for research
Miami University senior Andrea Mueller took the top prize in the undergraduate research presentation competition at the annual Midwest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) meeting in Indianapolis, Ind.
Mueller, an exercise science major from Arlington Heights, Ill. was supervised by Randal Claytor on the project, a faculty member in Miami's kinesiology and health department. Mueller examined the relationship between structured exercise sessions and daily physical activity in college students to determine if single bouts of vigorous or moderately structured exercise would result in an increase in daily physical activity.
After a three-day study, participants took part in various exercise activities, where it was determined that as a society Americans tend to turn exercise into a regimented, repetitive thing. Ultimately, the study determined overall fitness could be enhanced by making spontaneous or unstructured physical activity a part of everyday life.
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This marks the second consecutive year a Miami student won the award under Claytor's direction.
Dance Theatre to prepares winter concert
Miami University Dance Theatre will present its winter concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 2 p.m. Dec. 5 in Hall Auditorium. Dance Theatre includes multiple forms of dance, including modern, contemporary ballet and jazz.
The concert will feature Director Lana Kay Rosenberg's choreography performed by Dance Theatre alumni and students.
Dance Theatre alumni choreographed several pieces along with current Miami students.
Tickets are free for Miami students with a student ID. Students and senior tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door, and general admission tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. All tickets are available at the Shriver box office or by calling (513) 529-3200.
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