Calendar of Events

Marquis Series - Priya’s Shakti Exhibition and Creators Talk

The idea to create “Priya’s Shakti” came after the horrible gang rape and murder of a young woman on a bus in New Delhi in 2012. The incident caused an enormous outcry across India, particularly among young people — both female and male. Many people called for a cultural shift especially in terms of empowering women in modern society and challenging deep-rooted patriarchal views that affect both women and men. As a result, we created a new Indian “superhero” – Priya – who is a rape survivor with the capacity to inspire others and promote change.

Marquis Series patrons can purchase individual tickets to each event for $15 for the general public, $10 for students (18 and under) and seniors (55 and older). No charge for Coe College students, faculty and staff. For ticket information, call the Coe College Box Office at 319.399.8600, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here, over the phone, or in person at the Box Office. Please note that tickets for "Rural Route Film Festival" will only be available at the door.

The Marquis Series is funded by a gift from the estate of Sarah Marquis in honor of her father, Dr. John A. Marquis, who was president of Coe College from 1909-1920. The purpose of the series is to bring entertainment and educational presentations to the Coe campus for the benefit of the entire community.

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