University College Cork has announced its most ambitious programme of cultural and educational events ever to mark European Capital of Culture year in the city.
Throughout the year, UCC will host a series of high-profile conferences, seminars, concerts and theatrical performances which will make the university a significant focal point for the celebrations.
Details of the programme were given yesterday when the president of UCC, Prof G.T. Wrixon, launched a 2005 events calendar. He said he was very excited by the eclectic programme of events.
"The recently opened Lewis Glucksman Art Gallery will have a pivotal role to play in the celebrations, but the university in general is a wonderful setting for events. We believe our programme will make a significant contribution to Cork 2005. We would also very much like to see graduates of UCC who may have lost touch with the university over the years use the programme to rekindle their links." UCC's celebrations will begin on January 9th with the formal opening in the Glucksman Art Gallery of 40 Shades of Green, an exhibition which analyses the work of 40 artists and crafts people.
This will be followed by a performance by the RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet in the Aula Maxima on January 12th. The end of January will see the world premiere of Jamais Vu by Anne Seagrave.
Information will be available on http://cork2005.ucc.ie