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XII. Cultural, Recreational, and Social Opportunities on Campus

  1. Multicultural Art Series

    2. Miami Middletown's Multicultural Art Series offers a wide variety of cultural events throughout the academic year. This year's schedule includes: Fantastic Free Fridays, Film Festival, Scholarship Benefit Concert, and Casper Lecture Series.

    Fantastic Free Fridays

    A series of one-hour programs beginning at 10 a.m. in the Dave Finkelman Auditorium. Schools from a five-county area are invited to bring their students to the campus to enjoy live performances, and the public is also invited to participate. There is no admission charge and tickets are not required. If a group of 15 or more desires to attend we do ask that you call the Artist & Lecture Series in advance at 513-727-3345.

    Film Festival

    Friday afternoon screenings hosted by members of Miami Middletown's faculty and staff are held throughout the semester.

    Casper Lecture Series

    The late Isidor Casper (Miami '32) endowed this lecture series in memory of his parents. The Casper Lecture brings to Miami Middletown national and international leaders from many fields. The series began in 1973 with Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. Past Casper lecturers have included Nobel Peace Prize recipient Oscar Arias, former British Prime Minister Sir Harold Wilson, former Secretary of State Edmund Muskie, and author Jonathan Kozol. The lectures are usually held in the spring and are free and open to the public.

  2. Recreational and Social Activities

    3. Intramurals with students; volleyball, softball, etc. Outings with students (i.e. Reds' games, dinner theater, canoe outings, etc.). Special parties (i.e. holiday party, international dinners, etc.). Free tickets to intercollegiate games are available to faculty and their immediate family.

    Additional information is available in the Office of Student Affairs.

  3. Colloquia

    4. Faculty, staff, and students gather periodically for presentations and discussions of topics of interest. Announcements are made when programs are scheduled.

  4. Clubs and Organizations

    5. Campus groups become recognized as official campus organizations when they have an advisor and they benefit from a faculty member's interest and guidance. If you would like to volunteer, or suggest a new organization, check with Student Affairs.