The spring program of events is sponsored by RU's Peace and World Security Studies program and RU Amnesty International. With the assistance of Earthworks in Christiansburg, the students created a Peace Table after studying artist Rebecca Howland They also created pillowcases that reflect on their ideas of peace in our world. The program will feature musical selections related to composers' impressions of or reactions to various political and military actions throughout time, predominantly between World War I and the present. Cohen, acting director of bands at RU, is an internationally recognized specialist in the band music of Spain. King will also perform in concert on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Heth ballroom.
All events are free and open to the public.