February 5, 2015 Kenneth Colangelo

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The community is invited to the following free events, performances and exhibits at Tunxis Community College in Farmington. During inclement weather, please check the Tunxis website for updates at tunxis.edu, since events will be cancelled or postponed if the College is closed.

February 2-March 5

Gallery Exhibition: “Tunxis Art & Photography Faculty,” in the Wallace Barnes and Barbara Hackman Franklin Art Gallery. Works will be on display by Tunxis faculty Christine Breslin, Christine Dalenta, Jaqueline Decker, Jim Decesares, Carianne Garside, Gary Jacobs, Steve Klema, William Kluba, Jeanne Manzelli, Liza Martin, Lisa Macbride, Hunter Neal, Paula Robins, Ben Rosecrans, Arthur Simoes, Jessica Somers and Susan Strauss. Located at the entrance to the 600 Building, the Barnes-Franklin Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, email [email protected].

February 25, 7 p.m.

Concert: “Virtuosi Strings in Jazz Standards,” in Tunxis Cyber Café. The concert is one of several planned as part of the Vitrano Family Jazz Series.

February 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Eating Disorder Screenings: Held during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the Administration Building corridor. The screening offers information on common eating disorders for those who are concerned about a loved one or themselves. Counselors will be available to discuss screening outcomes and community resources available. For more information, call 860.773.1506, or email [email protected].

March 10

Guest lecturers: • University of Hartford History Professor Dr. Mari Firkatian will give a talk, “Beyond Endurance: My Family’s Memories of the Armenian Genocide,” from 10-11:30 a.m. in Founders Hall. For more information, email [email protected].

• Surgeon David Knight, M.D., who spent many years working in Liberia, will talk about the history of the country and the current state of health care in Liberia from 5:45-7 p.m. in Room 6-127.

From fine arts, health, and technology to liberal arts & sciences programs, Tunxis offers over 60 associate’s degrees and certificates, providing critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs and employment in areas with industry need. Tunxis is located at the junction of Routes 6 and 177.