HIP Talks Finals

HIP Talks is a speech contest sponsored by the Hinckley Institute here at the U. Students are encouraged to deliver two-minute talks on any topic, from humor to a compelling speech. The grand prize winner will receive $5,000, the runner-ups will receive $1,000 and the audience favorite will receive $1,000 as well. The final round will be held on April 20 at 5 p.m. in the Moot Courtroom at the S.J. Quinney College of Law.

“Straight Outta Compton”

ASUU is hosting another free film series, and this time they’re showing the award-winning film “Straight Outta Compton.” “Straight Outta Compton” is a biographical film released in 2015 that follows the life and times of Compton’s most popular hip-hop group: N.W.A. This movie will be playing at the Fort Douglas Post Theatre on April 20 at 7 p.m., free of charge.

Women’s Chorus and Uintah Elementary School Chorus

Director Dr. Jessica Napoles and graduate student Seth Pendergast will lead the Women’s Chorus and the Uintah Elementary School Chorus on Saturday, April 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. free of charge. This concert gives students the opportunity to showcase their talents in front of a large audience. This event will be held in the Thompson Chamber Music Hall in David Gardner Hall.

Thursday, April 14

Outdoor Recreation in Special Collections featuring the Joe Quinney Archives: An Exhibition. Exhibit. Marriott Library, 3rd floor. Library hours. Free. Lib.utah.edu

Home In Their Eyes: Images and Stories of Home by Residents in Rural China. Exhibit. Marriott Library. Library hours. Free. Lib.utah.edu

Advanced String Quartets. Music. David Gardner Hall, Dumke Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Music.utah.edu

Wind Ensemble. Music. David Gardner Hall, Libby Gardner Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. Music.utah.edu

Ballet Senior Showcase. Dance. Marriott Center for Dance. 5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15

Scientist in the Spotlight: Pigeonetics. Natural History Museum of Utah, Life Gallery Naturalist Lab. 2 to 4 p.m. NHMU.utah.edu

Highlight Tours. Museum Tours. Natural History Museum of Utah. 2 p.m. NHMU.utah.edu

Geckos Live! Museum. Natural History Museum of Utah. Museum hours. NHMU.utah.edu

Ballet Senior Showcase. Dance. Marriott Center for Dance. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16

Earth Day Saturday Service Project. Campus Event. Bend-in-the-River and Social Justices Gardens. 9 a.m.

Utah’s Animals. Museum. Natural History Museum of Utah, Naturalist Lab. 2 to 3 p.m. NHMU.utah.edu

Highlight Tours. Museum Tours. Natural History Museum of Utah. NHMU.utah.edu

Natalie Arcilesi Piano Masters Recital. Music. David Gardner Hall, Dumke Recital Hall. 10 to 11 a.m. Music.utah.edu

Ballet Senior Showcase. Dance. Marriott Center for Dance. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 17

Ruby Hall. Music. David Gardner Hall, Dumke Recital Hall. 4 to 5 p.m. Music.utah.edu

Tunnel Vision: A Selection of Books from the Rare Books Collection. Exhibit. Marriott Library. Library hours

Geckos Live! Museum. Natural History Museum of Utah. 2:30 p.m. NHMU.utah.edu

Monday, April 18

Jessica Wiley—Bassoon: Masters Recital. Music. David Gardner Hall School of Music, Dumke Recital Hall. 6 to 7 p.m. Music.utah.edu

Psychology Coffee Hour. Talks and Lectures. OSH, room 208. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free. Psych.utah.edu

Tuesday, April 19

Bystander Intervention Training. Campus Event. Student Life Center. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Utah.edu/events

Learning Abroad 101. Talks and Lectures. Union, room 159. 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Utah.edu/events

Wednesday, April 20

Wednesday Wildflower Walk. Museum. Natural History Museum of Utah. 1 to 2 p.m. Free. NHMU.utah.edu

Speed Date an Expert: Sticky Science. Museum. Natural History Museum of Utah. 7 p.m. NHMU.utah.edu