AsiaPOP! Open House
Stop by the Asian Studies Library in Admin 204 anytime between 2-4 PM on Sept. 3 for the AsiaPOP! Dark Open House. Enjoy Asian snacks, music, games, manga, and explore the growing library collection.
University Location: 203 - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. AsiaPOP! Movie: Zombie for Sale
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre.
Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. AsiaPOP! Talk: Exorcism in Chinese Cinema
The AsiaPOP! Dark symposium welcomes Professor Gloria (I-Ling) Chien to campus to speak on "Exorcising Hopping Zombies, Ghosts, and Fox Demons in Chinese Cinema." Professor Chien’s talk explores how Chinese exorcism is adapted in three major cinematic trends across Hong Kong and mainland China: the jiangshi (hopping zombie) genre, romance-driven ghost narratives like A Chinese Ghost Story, and fox demon lore such as in Painted Skin. This research contributes to the study of Asian horror films by revealing how Chinese exorcistic traditions shape screen representations of the supernatural.
Gloria (I-Ling) Chien is the Arnold Distinguished Professor (2025–2028) and an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University. Her current projects include a book manuscript on Buddhist film and an edited volume on Māra. Chien’s earlier research explored the cultural legacy of the Tibetan Buddhist master Tokmé Zangpo (1295–1369) within the Lojong (mind training) tradition.
University Location: Clearwater-Whitewater - Idaho Student Union Building - Main Campus.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Pizza and the Past - Idaho Historical Highway Marker Project
Join the Department of History’s bimonthly speaker series featuring host Keith Petersen, former Idaho State Historian and associate director of the Idaho State Historical Society, for his talk "400 Stories: The Idaho Historical Highway Marker Project." This event will take place in person and online.
University Location: 328 - Administration Building - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86516131316.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
AsiaPOP! Talk: A Brief History of Yokai
AsiaPOP! Dark symposium is delighted to welcome renowned expert on Japanese folklore Zack Davisson to speak on "A Brief History of Yokai." Zack will introduce the vast range of mysterious beings, from malevolent demons and chilling monsters to spectral ghosts and enchanted beasts, together known as Yokai, and will reveal their significance to the cultural tapestry of Japan.
Zack Davisson is an award-winning writer, translator, and lecturer. On faculty at NYU, he has played a significant role in making Japanese folklore and entertainment accessible to English audiences. Zack is the author of The Ultimate Guide To Japanese Yokai, Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats Of Japan, and Yurei: The Japanese Ghost. Zack has lectured on manga, folklore, and translation around the world, including at Duke University, Annapolis Naval Academy, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
University Location: Clearwater-Whitewater - Idaho Student Union Building - Main Campus.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. AsiaPOP! talk: North Korea's Monster, Pulgasari
Learn about the surprising case of North Korea's only monster flick, Pulgasari (1985), when Professor Dong Hoon Kim speaks on the topic at the Habib Institute for Asian Studies' AsiaPOP! Dark symposium. While the film itself is intriguing, its production history and reception are even more mysterious and uncanny, blending cult-movie novelty with profound historical and political implications. Additionally, because it marks the culmination of North Korea filmmakers' endeavors to break into the global market in the 1980s, Pulgasari serves as an excellent introduction to North Korean cinema.
Professor Kim is a film historian and cultural studies scholar at the University of Oregon. His current research focuses on colonial cinema, transnational media, socialist cinema, and East Asian film, media, and popular culture. He is the author of Eclipsed Cinema: The Film Culture of Colonial Korea and co-editor of The Bloomsbury Handbook of North Korean Cinema.
University Location: Clearwater-Whitewater - Idaho Student Union Building - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. AsiaPOP! Keynote: Tackling Dark Themes with Paul Castro Jr.
Voice actor Paul Castro Jr. explores how anime and video games use fantasy, horror, and larger-than-life characters to tell very human stories about grief, abuse, isolation, anxiety, identity, and connection. Drawing from his work in The Summer Hikaru Died, Disney’s Twisted-Wonderland, BELLE, NEO: The World Ends with You, Persona 4 Revival, and Genshin Impact, Paul looks at what sits underneath these characters’ darker moments and how a performer finds the humanity in them. Through examples from his own roles, he’ll discuss trauma, repression, vulnerability, and the things characters often leave unsaid, as well as how humor, tenderness, and hope can exist alongside darkness. Ultimately, Paul will look at why these stories resonate so deeply, and how fantasy can help us understand difficult emotions in a way that feels immediate and human.
Paul Castro Jr. is an actor, writer, producer, and director who has spent decades working in the industry in New York and LA. In the world of voiceover, he’s best known for…
University Location: Vandal Ballroom - Bruce M. Pitman Center - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.instagram.com. Screening of “Michael”
To welcome back to U of I students, the Black Studies Program is sponsoring a screening of the film “Michael.” Admission is free to all U of I students and $8 for others.
University Location: Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre - Moscow.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:10 PM.
Every Brilliant Thing
Theatre Arts
Life is full of momentous events, highs and lows, triumphs and losses, but rarely has such a broad range of universal emotions been captured so lovingly and humorously in such a brilliant, tiny package.
This life-affirming play will make you grin from ear to ear, move you to laughter and at times bring you to tears. By the end, you will want to hug your neighbors, call your loved ones and then put on your favorite piece of music and recount all your blessings.
Admission to "Every Brilliant Thing" is FREE for U of I students and $10 for general audiences. Reserve your ticket now at uitickets.com!
University Location: The Forge Theater - Main Campus.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit uitickets.evenue.net. Every Brilliant Thing
Theatre Arts
Life is full of momentous events, highs and lows, triumphs and losses, but rarely has such a broad range of universal emotions been captured so lovingly and humorously in such a brilliant, tiny package.
This life-affirming play will make you grin from ear to ear, move you to laughter and at times bring you to tears. By the end, you will want to hug your neighbors, call your loved ones and then put on your favorite piece of music and recount all your blessings.
Admission to "Every Brilliant Thing" is FREE for U of I students and $10 for general audiences. Reserve your ticket now at uitickets.com!
University Location: The Forge Theater - Main Campus.
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit uitickets.evenue.net. European Politics Experience - Summer Study Abroad in Germany Info Session
Study abroad in Germany during Summer 2027. Enroll in POLS 4040: European Politics Experience - Mapping the New German Right, and travel to multiple German cities with U of I Political Science Professor Florian Justwan. Journey through the country at the center of Europe's political transformation. From Berlin to Dresden, Regensburg, and Munich, you'll investigate the rise of the Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) and the broader far-right movement reshaping German and European politics.
University Location: 225 - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Criminology in Chile Summer Study Abroad Info Session
Study abroad in Chile during Summer 2027. Enroll in CRIM 4640 and/or CRIM 4909 and travel to Santiago with U of I Professors Kristine Levan and Joseph DeAngelis. Experience Chile's criminal justice system through visits to the Supreme Court, Carabineros de Chile station house, a prison, museums, and more! Includes an overnight trip to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Regitration required for the info session at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 in Phinney Hall 102 using the online form.
University Location: 102 - Archie Phinney Hall - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/my/deangelis.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. ACMS Masterclass: Rachel Barton Pine
Auditorium Chamber Music Series
Internationally acclaimed violinist, Rachel Barton Pine, will give a workshop for strings and a masterclass for violin and viola. Free to attend. Counts as MUSX140 recital attendance “Faculty/Guest.”
Violin & Viola masterclass at 1 p.m.
Workshop with Rachel Barton Pine at 1:50 p.m.
Questions? Contact chmusic@uidaho.edu
Hosted by the Auditorium Chamber Music Series.
University Location: 216 - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. ACMS Masterclass: Matthew Hagle
Auditorium Chamber Music Series
Celebrated pianist, Matthew Hagle, will give a masterclass for piano. Free to attend. Counts as MUSX140 Recital Attendance “Faculty/Guest.”
Questions? Contact chmusic@uidaho.edu
Hosted by the Auditorium Chamber Music Series.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. ACMS presents Rachel Barton Pine & Matthew Hagle
Auditorium Chamber Music Series
Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine joins pianist Matthew Hagle for an evening of virtuosic chamber music. Celebrated for their expressive artistry and thoughtful interpretations, the duo brings together technical brilliance, musical depth, and a passion for both beloved masterworks and distinctive repertoire.
Hosted by the Auditorium Chamber Music Series.
Tickets at uitickets.com or at the door (card only).
University Location: Auditorium - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Poetry Reading by Naturalist Elizabeth Bradfield
Author and Naturalist Elizabeth Bradfield reads from her new poetry collection, "SOFAR," as part of the Creative Writing Program's Visiting Writers Series. Join us on Friday, Sept 18th, at the 1912 Center's Lecompte Auditorium. Books for sale by BookPeople of Moscow. Free and open to the public. A book signing and Q&A will follow the event.
University Location: 1912 Center - Moscow.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Sing for Unity (Vandaleers & Palouse Choral Society)
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for "Sing with Unity," featuring the Vandaleers and the Palouse Choral Society.
MUSX 1400: AD.
University Location: Auditorium - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Sunday, September 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Guest Lecture/Recital - Alejandro Cremaschi, piano music of Argentina
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for a guest lecture and recital featuring Alejandro Cremaschi, piano music of Argentina.
MUSX 1400: FG
More: https://alejandrocremaschi.com/.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit alejandrocremaschi.com. Guest Masterclass - Alejandro Cremaschi, piano music of Argentina
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for a guest masterclass featuring Alejandro Cremaschi, piano music of Argentina.
More: https://alejandrocremaschi.com/.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit alejandrocremaschi.com. Faculty Chamber Music Recital
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for a recital featuring faculty chamber music.
Free and open to the public.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Convocation 1
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for Convocation 1, featuring select music students and ensembles.
Free and open to the public.
MUSX 1400: CR.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Student Recital — Gus Labayen
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for a student recital featuring Gus Labayen.
Free and open to the public.
MUSX 1400: AD.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Orchestra Concert
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for a U of I Symphony Orchestra concert.
Tickets are available at uitickets.com.
MUSX 1400: AD.
University Location: Auditorium - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Jazz Combos
Lionel Hampton School of Music
Join the LHSOM for an evening of Jazz Combos performances.
Tickets are available at uitickets.com.
MUSX 1400: AD.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. CLASS Connection Hour- Cookies and Cocoa
Hang out with your CLASS community! Join fellow College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences students and employees for a casual hour of cookies, cocoa, good conversation and new connections.
Whether you’re looking to meet new people, catch up with friends, or just grab a snack between classes, we’d love to see you there. Come as you are and stay for as long as you’d like!
University Location: 112 - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. ACMS Masterclass: Canadian Brass
Auditorium Chamber Music Series
The GRAMMY-nominated quintet, Canadian Brass, will give a masterclass in brass. Free to attend. Counts as MUSX140 Recital Attendance “Faculty/Guest.”
Questions? Contact chmusic@uidaho.edu
Hosted by the Auditorium Chamber Music Series.
University Location: Haddock Performance Hall - Lionel Hampton School of Music - Main Campus.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. ACMS presents Canadian Brass
Auditorium Chamber Music Series
See Canadian Brass, the world-renowned brass quintet celebrated for its virtuosity, wit, and dynamic stage presence. For more than five decades, the ensemble has captivated audiences with performances spanning classical favorites, jazz, pop, and original arrangements. Their signature blend of exceptional musicianship and engaging entertainment has made Canadian Brass one of the most beloved chamber ensembles in the world.
Hosted by the Auditorium Chamber Music Series.
Tickets at uitickets.com or at the door (card only).
University Location: Auditorium - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. Wednesday Mindfulness Drop-in
Gentle, supportive, anyone-can-do-it mindfulness practice to support nervous system, focus, and overall well-being. Every week. All are welcome. No experience needed.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/344259873.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. CLASS Connection Hour- Cookies & Cocoa
Hang out with your CLASS community! Join fellow College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences students and employees for arts and crafts, good conversation, and new connections.
Whether you’re looking to meet new people, catch up with friends or just take your mind off of finals, we’d love to see you there. Come as you are and stay for as long as you’d like!
University Location: 112 - Administration Building - Main Campus.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.