‘Talkin’ Jazz’ luncheon is April 17

Faculty members should mark their calendars for a special luncheon Friday, April 17, at 12:15 p.m. in the President’s Room hosted by Dr. Tom Mans. The subject is “Talkin’ Jazz” and special guests include world renowned saxophonist and Miles Davis group veteran David Liebman, Dr. Rich MacDonald, director of Jazz Studies at WSU, and Dave Gudmastad, band director at Cotter High School. The panel will have a spirited discussion about the current status of jazz. The event is being organized by Dr. John Paulson, professor of music. Those planning should attend, should contact Christina Pruka at cpruka@smumn.edu.