Tuesday, Feb. 17

Panel Discussion: Economic Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

7-8 p.m., Leonard Auditorium, Main Building

Participating panelist include John Iamarino, South- ern Conference Commissioner; Richard Johnson, Wofford director of ath- letics; Dr. Timothy Terrell, Wofford professor of economics; and student-athlete J’Brion Anderson. The panelists will each present a statement on an aspect of the question regarding economic issues in intercollegiate athletics: Iamarino, an overview of developments nationwide; Johnson, the impact on Wofford; Terrell, the issue of pay for play; and Anderson, an amateur athlete’s rights to his/her image and likeness.

Thursday, Feb. 19

Chinese New Year Celebration

5-7 p.m., Burwell Dining Hall, Burwell Building

Chinese New Year is the most important holiday not only in China but also in East Asia and around the world.

The New Year Day falls on Feb. 19. Attendees will enjoy highlighted performances, fun activities and prizes. This is the year of the Ram. In traditional Chinese culture, the ram represents being gentle and calm in the face of new beginnings.

Thursday, Feb. 19

Two Minutes to Tell Your Story Presentations

6-7 p.m., Olin Teaching Theater, Franklin W. Olin Building

Come and enjoy this creative competition judged by experienced international travelers as students share their experiences overseas using six compelling images and a two-minute story.

Thursday, Feb. 26

Writers Series: Thomas Pierce ’06

7:30 p.m., Olin Teaching Theater, Franklin W. Olin Building

Thomas Pierce’s short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Oxford American, Subtropics, and elsewhere. He has reported for National Geographic and for NPR programs including

“Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.” Born and raised in South Carolina, he received his undergraduate degree from Wof- ford College and an M.F.A. from the University of Virginia as a Poe/Faulkner Fellow. At Wofford, Pierce was the 2005-06 Presidential International Scholar and received the prestigious NPR Kroc Fellowship. His short story collection, “Hall of Small Mammals,” was published from Riverhead Books in early 2015. He lives in Charlottesville, Va., with his wife and daughter.

GALLERY EXHIBITIONS: Through Feb. 27

Ruins in Rebirth: Photography of Glendale Shoals

Sandor Teszler Library Gallery

Glendale, once a textile town and industrial hub, has been a rich source of history in Spartanburg County. After the mill burned down in 2004, however, Glendale has risen from its factory-forged ashes to reclaim its identity as a place of natural beauty. See this special town come to life through photographs from its visitors and supporters. Glendale is more than meets the eye – through the lens of a camera.

Through Feb. 28

A History of Diversity at Wofford: Black History Month Exhibition

Martha Cloud Chapman Gallery

A collection of moments, stories and reflections of Wofford’s history regarding diversity and inclusion. A community-based exhibition encouraging active participation of the viewers.