UNH is pleased to host the final display of the traveling photography exhibition, Freedom ‘56, which commemorates the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Historic photographs by Erich Lessing capture the spirit of a brief victory from communist oppression by Hungarian demonstrators, followed by the violent Soviet invasion that re-established Hungary as part of the Soviet orbit. In 1989, Hungary emerged as a democracy following the break-up of the Soviet Union.

Contemporary photos of Budapest by Stephen Spinder complement the exhibition. Exhibition opens Feb. 14 with a reception from 4-5:30pm. Honorary Hungarian Consul General of Hungary Gabor Garai will be the guest of honor.

You are invited to a reception for the current exhibition of the University Museum, Up Close and Personal: A Look at Presidential Politics in New Hampshire, Thursday, October 18, 2pm-3:30pm. Special guests will be Bill Gardner, New Hampshire Secretary of State, as well as Susan Roman and Chris Regan whose collection is featured in the exhibition.

Refreshments will be served. Don’t miss this chance to visit up close and personal with Bill Gardner, Sec. of State, UNH alum, and the one who makes the final decision about our primary date. His talk, The Primary Role of New Hampshire in American Democracy, will take place directly following the reception, from 4pm-6:00pm, in the MUB, as part of the Saul O. Sidore Lecture Series.

The reception is sponsored by the Saul O. Lecture Series.

Also, when you’re here, vote in our straw poll!

The exhibit runs until January, 2008. The University Museum is currently open Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm, and Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. It is located on Level 1 with Special Collections and Archives.