5 things you won’t want to miss.
Ancient Roman Plates
March 2007–March 2008 | Harold B. Lee Library Atrium
After marching in Roman conquests for some 25 years, foot soldier Marcus Herennius Polymita retired from the military. It was A.D. 109 and the Roman Empire was in the age of the Five Good Emperors. To honor his service, Herennius received two bronze plates, engraved with a decree granting him Roman citizenship. Nearly 2,000 years later, those plates are on display in the library.
Peanuts on Stage
May 30–June 16 | HFAC Pardoe Theatre
Vince Guaraldi’s famous melody will fill the Pardoe Theatre this summer as the Department of Theatre and Media Arts performs You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. From the blanket-toting Linus to the egocentric Snoopy, the entire cast of quirky characters star in this family-friendly tale of unrequited love.
Acts of God
Check listing for dates | BYU Television
Water. Building materials. Wheelchairs. Hope. With over a thousand humanitarian activities worldwide, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is often one of the first to respond in times of need. A few of those activities are highlighted in the four-part series Acts of God, premiering in May on BYUTV.
Rivalry Weekends
April and May | Miller Park
The biggest action in Cougar baseball and softball is yet to come. Catch a BYU baseball triple-header at Miller Park against the University of Utah on May 17, 18, and 19, just before the Cougars head into the Mountain West Conference Tournament. The lady Cougars face the Utes at home April 27 and 28. Don’t forget the hot dogs.
Children’s Book Publishing Conference
June 11–15 | BYU Conference Center
Wondering how to break into the publishing scene? Spend an entire week with professional authors, editors, and publishers. Now in its eighth year, the Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Workshop features experts who will review participants’ work, give feedback, and offer publishing tips and information.
