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Tuesday, April 29
Torture: The Death Penalty’s Deadly Collateral
Darrell Cannon, wrongfully convicted police torture victim; released after 23 years behind bars.
Caroline Johnson, mother of Marcus Wiggins, who was tortured at age 13 by Chicago police
Julien Ball, Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Time: 7 PM
Location: OMSA Community Lounge, 5710 S. Woodlawn
Contact: Tsion Gurmu (tgurmu@uchicago.edu)
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Human Rights Report Back Panel: Using the Law
Please join us for the Human Rights Program “Report Back panels” – former student interns will reflect on the different tactics used in human rights work from Chicago to Zimbabwe – these students explore putting theory into practice.
Rochelle Terman (Women Living Under Muslim Law -Britain/Iran),
Leo Gertner (Jewish Council on Urban Affairs – Chicago),
Amanda Wall (Institute for Democracy in South Africa, South Africa)
Time:6:30- 8:30pm
Location: Pick 001
Contact: Shayna Plaut (shayna@uchicago.edu)
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Wednesday, April 30
Media Training with GLAAD
Please join Out In Public Policy (OIPP) and special guest Chuy Sanchez, Media Strategist at Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in a conversationon the role of media in shaping public opinion and public policy.
Food will be provided.
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Harris, 140 C
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Free the Lady: A Birthday Party for Aung San Suu Kyi!
Enjoy FREE CAKE to FREE BURMA! Celebrate Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday (a little early) and learn about the situation in Burma and how you can help.
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Hutch Commons
Contact: Sarah Bouchat (sbouchat@uchicago.edu)
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Thursday, May 1st
Neo-Liberal Democracy: Freedom, Economy, and Governmentality in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Nick Smith, Political Science, University of Chicago
Discussant: Toussaint Losier. History, University of Chicago
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Location: Pick Hall 105
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Discussion with President Zimmer
To sign up, go to:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pdqR-uaY9b6DCdru2RWmucA&email=true
Time: 5:00-6:30Pm
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May Day March in Union Square
Travel with University of Chicago students to May Day Immigrants’ Right rally in downtown Chicago.
Transportation will be provided!
Time: 9:00am
Location: Meet in front of the Regenstein Library
Contact: pnadathur@uchicago.edu
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Friday, May 2
campusCATALYST Applications Due
Apply for campusCATALYST- a student driven consulting corps for nonprofits. We are seeking a group of bright, high-achieving problem solvers who are interested in learning about the intersection of business and nonprofit management.
Email your application (attached) to uchicago@campuscatalyst.org by 5pm on Friday, May 2. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
Additionally, for more information on campusCATALYST, visit http://campuscatalyst.org.
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Saturday, May 3
Progressive Gala: Women In Washington
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE ONLINE at http://ubazaar.uchicago.edu/store and also in Reynolds Club and Bartlett, and outside Cobb all next week. $5 for UofC students in advance, $7 for faculty, staff, and others and at the door.
Features keynote speaker Gloria Steinem (one of the century’s most renowned and respected feminists), panels themed “Breaking Barriers: Wen of Color in Politics” (featuring Rosa Clemente, Maria Teresa Petersen, Pamela Bozeman-Evans, Robyn Spencer, and Kim Goff-Crews) “Politics of Women’s Health: Issues and Activism” (Shelby Knox, Nikki Skies, and Kirsten Moore) and a reception at the Smart Museum with plenty of FREE FOOD.
Location: Ratner Athletic Center, and the Smart Museum of Art immediately afterwards
Contact: Ariel Simon (atsimon@uchicago.edu)
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Consuming Race: Shifting Paradigms and the Politics of Race in the 21st Century
You are invited to the Fifteenth Annual ‘Eyes on the Mosaic’ Conference hosted by the Minority Graduate Students Association (MGSA) at the University of Chicago. Professor Winston James(University of California – Irvine) will deliver the keynote address.
Time: 8:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 5710 S Woodlawn Ave.
Contact: Marcelle Medford (mandisa@uchicago.edu)
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53rd St. Vision Workshop Part II: Bringing Hyde Park’s Downtown to Life
Goal: A realistic and sustainable plan for the 53rd St. commercial district.
Time: 8:30- 9:00 Am (registration)
9:00am-12:00pm (workshop)
Location: Kenwood Academy (5015 S Blackstone Ave).
Contact: 53vision@hydeparkchicago.org
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Get Involved!! Group Meeting Times:
MONDAY
Pan Asian American Solidarity Coalition- 6:00pm @ CSRPC Conference Room
Southside Solidarity Network- 7:30pm @ Cobb Hall (look for signs)
Amnesty International – 7:00pm @ Hutch
TUESDAY
Femmaj- 6:00pm @ 5710 Shared Resource Room
Green Campus Initiative- 6:00pm @ Reynold’s Environmental Center
STAND – 6:00pm @ Harper Rm 102
Students Organized and United with Labor (SOUL) – 6:00pm @ UCSC
Queers & Associates (Q&A)- 7:00 @ 5710 S. Woodlawn
WEDNESDAY
Students for Human Rights- 5:00pm @ Hutch
Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO) – Weds. 5:30pm Reynold’s Environmental Center
ACLU (every other Wed) -7:30pm @ Harper 141
StandUp! For Progress- 6:00pm @ Hutch
Sex Education Activists (SEA) -7:00pm @ Hutch
THURSDAY
Social Justice Coalition- 5:00pm @ 5710
Student Global Aids Campaign (SGAC) – 7:00pm @ Reynold’s Club Conference Room
Partnership for the Advancement of Refugee Rights (PARR) -7:00pm @ RSO Lounge in 5710
SATURDAY
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS)-12-2 @Reynolds Club South Lounge
