Monday, March 18, 2013

Hildegard of Bingen Celebration (March 25, 6:30, SUB Ballroom B)

The Medieval Studies Student Association in partnership with the Feminist Research Institute invites you to attend a night of celebration for the medieval mystic Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179).

This remarkable woman produced numerous theological and visionary works, as well as medical treatises and musical compositions. Hildegard's life and works have seen an increase in both academic and popular attention as indicated by recent published biographies, recordings of her music, and the 2011 film Vision. All events during this program are free and open to the public. The program is as follows:

Monday, March 25th (SUB Ballroom B)

6:30 PM
Wardene Crowley, "The Theology of St. Hildegard of Bingen: Cosmic Tree, Cosmic Healing, and Cosmic Symphony"
Anita Obermeier, "Hildegard of Bingen's Gemstone Medicine"

7:30 PM
Reception

8:00 PM
Cantores Festivi, Music of Hildegard and Contemporaries

Tuesday, March 26th (Humanities 108)

7:00 PM
Movie Presentation - Vision: From the Life of Hildegard of Bingen (2011)
Limited Seating, Please RSVP to mssa@unm.edu
Please join us for an evening of discussion, music, and reflection.

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