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DIVERSITY PROGRAMS
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Study Abroad Fair |
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Thursday, September 11, 2008, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
University Union Plaza
Explore the variety of international programs, exchanges, and internship opportunities available to UW-Green Bay students. Over 250 international education options will be represented, providing you with an opportunity to meet a program director or representative, ask questions, and collect information about the range of international and domestic study opportunities available to you.
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Salsa Making Day |
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
American Intercultural Center, UU150, Sponsored by OLA
Come learn how to make authentic salsa, spicy or mild. It will be a new skill and you can taste the results.
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"Too Young or Too Old? Sex, Politics and Employment" |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Phoenix Rooms
Panel presentation "What are the age boundaries for relationships?" "Can a person be too young—too old—to be president of the United States"? "Should anyone be forced to retire?" A panel of students and participants in UWGB’s Learning in Retirement program will consider a variety of intriguing questions related to the complexities of age. Light refreshments will be available.
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"Too Young or Too Old? Sex, Politics and Employment" |
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Phoenix Rooms
Small Group Discussions "Why do ‘old people’ drive so slow?" "Why are the 'young kids' always on the phone or glued to their iPods?" Young adults and elders often do not quite "get" the behaviors and culture of the other. Students and members of UWGB’s Learning in Retirement program will have the opportunity to ask each other these and other burning questions during informal conversations. This program is designed to challenge myths and misconceptions, as well as to foster open and on-going communication among generations. Light refreshments will be available.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns, Book Discussion |
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
1965 Room, Sheila Carter, Facilitator
Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns is a breathtaking story set against the volatile events of Afghanistan’s last thirty years, as seen from the perspective of two courageous Afghan women. Join this interesting discussion on the place of women in Afghan society. Space is limited.
Register online at www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership. Registered participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided.
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Ally Conference |
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Friday, November 7, 2008, 3:00 - 10:00 PM
University Union
Learn how to be an ally! The conference’s workshops and keynote speaker will provide a safe environment to learn about and discuss social themes that affect different student populations. Tim Wise will be the dinner keynote speaker!
To register: Go online and complete the form at
www.uwgb.edu/aic/ally or complete the form at the American Intercultural Center (University Union 150). Registration deadline is Monday, November 3rd, 2008. Conference is free to UWGB students and $15.00 for all other participants.
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International Education Week |
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November 10-14
Various times and locations
A full week of activities for students, faculty, and staff. For a detailed schedule of events, go to www.uwgb.edu/international.
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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, Book Discussion |
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Thursday, Nov 20, 2008, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
1965 Room, Lisa Tetzloff, Facilitator
In October 1982, 3-month-old Lia Lee was taken to a California emergency room. Lia’s doctors ultimately determined she had severe epilepsy. Her parents, however, believed her seizures were caused by the flight of her soul from her body. In The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, author Anne Fadiman communicates the essence of two very different world views and holds out hope they might one day be reconciled. Join us for a discussion of this award-winning book. Space is limited.
Register online at www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership. Registered participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided.
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The Other Side of War: Women’s Stories of Survival and Hope, Book Discussion |
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Thursday, December 4, 2008, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
1965 Room, Bridget Koeshall, Student Facilitator
In this bold and heart-rendering commentary the author, Zainab Salbi, takes readers into the heart of Afghanistan, Bosnia, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Sudan to hear the stories of women who daily reclaim the lives of their families and communities from the ashes of conflict. Space is limited.
Register online at www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership. Registered participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Beverages and snacks provided
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Kwanzaa |
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Saturday, December 13, 2008, 11:00 AM
Phoenix Rooms
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration based on the tradition of the African harvest festival, which emphasizes community and cultural pride. Enjoy music, dancing, and food, and learn about this holiday’s origins, rites, and symbols.
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WHATYAMISSED (Spring
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NO TURNING BACK
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 7:00 PM
Christie Theatre
NO TURNING BACK is a socially relevant and thought provoking film regularly compared to the Oscar winner CRASH that promotes cultural understanding and raises our awareness about the possibility that we all have to transcend our judgements and live peacefully and harmoniously in a society as diverse as ours. This film was written, produced and directed by Latino filmmaker Jesus Nebot, who will present the film and facilitate the discussion. This feature has already received twenty three international awards and tremendous critical acclaim and was recently picked up by Universal Studios for distribution.
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RACE AWARENESS WORKSHOP
"Life as a Minority and Majority: An Inclusive Perspective"
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Wednesday, February 20, 2:00-3:30 PM
Christie Theatre
America is facing the largest cultural shift in its history. It is estimated that around the year 2050, whites will become a "minority." This is uncharted territory for this country, and this demographic change will affect everything. But, what are the current concerns of minorities and majorities; how will theses concerns change in the future?
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IMMIGRATION DEBATE: Go Back To Where You Came From??? |
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Tuesday, February 26, 7:00-9:00 PM
Phoenix AB
Immigration is an important international topic that has become the center of attention right here in Green Bay. Immigration affects various individuals on a social, financial, emotional, and ethical level. Join us and gain knowledge regarding the topic and take advantage of this opportunity to share your opinions. Immigration laws that are being proposed will affect the future for all of us. Speakers representing both sides of the debate will be present to share their knowledge and answer your questions. Which side of the fence do you stand on?
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THE HUMAN RACE MACHINE: A new way of looking at ourselves. |
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Mon., March 3, Tues., March 4, Wed., March 5 11:00-3:00 PM Thurs., March 6 11:00-1:00 PM
Phoenix C
Over 150,000 throughout the world have used The Human Race Machine since it was first invented in 2000.. The response to this experience overwhelmingly indicates a positive, unique and thought provoking time, unlike any other. How does it work? A camera captures your image while you sit in front of the machine. You use The Human Race Machine morphing program to apply the changes you would like to see in yourself.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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Women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, and political differences, come together annually to celebrate International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on women’s struggles for equality, justice, peace and development.
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R.A.W. SERIES "Derogatory Terms: Past, Present, and Future" |
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Thursday, March 27, 2:00-3:30 PM
Christie Theatre
The point of derogatory terms has always been to make it easier to hurt other people. Have times changed? What is a derogatory term for your race/religion/background? Does it offend you or do you see it as just a word? How has pop culture influenced the way America views derogatory terms and issues? Hear what scholars and your peers have to say about it.
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MEXICAN TEENS, IDENTITY and EDUCATION |
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Thursday, April 3, 2008, 6:00 PM
Rose Hall 250
Jill Collins White, an anthropologist on faculty in the department of Human Development, discusses her research with Mexican adolescents in Mexico, Kentucky and Wisconsin. These young people must make decisions that will shape the rest of their lives, and they do so based on the images they have of themselves and the identities they create for themselves out of the materials available to them in their culture.
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University
of Wisconsin System 32nd Annual Women’s Studies Conference
“Women and Environment: Literary, Scientific and Cultural Perspectives” in conjunction with 3rd Annual UW System LGBTQ Conference “LGBTQ
Environments: Academia and Beyond”
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April 4-5, 2008
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The University of Wisconsin System Women’s Studies Consortium and Inclusivity Initiative for LGBTQ People will bring together academics, teachers, students, community leaders, activists, and others whose lives have been or could be enriched by Women’s and/or LGBTQ Studies. Presentations from all disciplines and all forms of activism and organization are included. Conference registration materials are available at: www.uwgb.edu/outreach/environment
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ELLIS
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Saturday, April 5, 2008, 8:00 PM
Phoenix Room B
Ellis is a rising start in the independent music scene. With her joyful, unpretentious acoustic folk rock style, this Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter has been steadily building a loyal fan-base of thousands and has independently sold more than thirty thousand copies of her previous five CDs. Touring nationally, Ellis has already accrued a wealth of accomplishments including multiple "Best Musician" titles and several songwriting honors. But even more outstanding is her sincere graciousness and ability to remain down to earth while her career is riding high.
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POW WOW
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Saturday, April 12, 2008, Noon-10:00 PM
Kress Events Center
Traditionally, a Pow Wow is a celebration presented by one tribe or band of Native people to welcome and honor others and it centers around dance, song and family. In this year’s traditional Pow Wow, everyone will have an opportunity to participate in the dancing. Grand Entry will happen at 1:00 PM and at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and there will be a feast at the Ecumenical Center. Craft venders will sell their wares and food venders will sell Indian Tacos and other food.
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RONNIE JORDAN, COMEDIAN
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Saturday April 12, 2008 7:00 PM
Phoenix Club
As one of the country’s hottest up-and-coming comedians Ronnie is quickly making a name for himself as a comic’s comic who has shared concert dates with stand-up heavyweights Rickey Smiley, Bruce Bruce, Mike Epps, Arnez J and a host of others. A crowd favorite, he headlined the RJE Comedy Cabaret Tour 2003; the longest running and highest grossing comedy tour targeting colleges and universities. Currently, he appears regularly at the Punchline Comedy Club in Atlanta.
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R.A.W. SERIES
"In but Not Of: Living Internationally in America"
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 2-3:30 PM
Christie Theatre
The thread that binds immigrants together is their vision of improving their current situation. Emma Lazarus, in a poem entitled “The New Colossus,” which is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, tells of the invitation extended to those wanting to make America their home. "... Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breath free..." So what is the problem with us today? What are the challenges that immigrants face when migrating to the US? Is the entertainment industry feeding us falsehoods about other countries? How are Americans viewed in other countries? Speak out and listen at this program.
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Russell David Edmunds "Moving With the Seasons, Not Fixed in Stone: The Evolution of Native American Identity" |
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Wednesday, April 23 11:00 AM
Christie Theatre
The speech will focus on how Native American identity has evolved through the past century and how terms such as "traditional" have changed as tribal cultures have evolved. Professor Edmunds will also focus on the tension between basing Native American identity on descent, and especially "blood-quantum" in contrast to basing tribal or Native American identity on cultural values. Professor Edmunds is a leading figure in the history of Native Americans and is Watson Professor of American History at the University of Texas at Dallas. He has held Ford Foundation, Newberry, and Guggenheim fellowships and has advised documentary filmmakers, tribal governments, foundations and museums, and is currently the president of the American Society for Ethnohistory.
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WHATYAMISSED (Fall
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Diversity According to the Family Guy and South Park
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Thurs., Sept. 20, 2007, 8:00-9:00pm
Christie Theatre
Many times T.V. imitates life and then life begins to imitate
television. Programs operating on the fringes of societal acceptance
often have a more developed, logical, and inclusive view of our society
than the entities which have a strangle hold on morality in our culture.
As a result, television shows, such as The Family Guy and South Park, are
more likely to teach and reinforce the morals and values of young adults
than the real home that they are being raised in.
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Book discussion of "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz
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Wed., Oct. 3, 2007, 5:00-7:00pm
1965 Room, Union
Everything we do is based on agreements we have made--agreements with ourselves, with other people, with life. But the most important agreements are the ones we make with ourselves, that tell us who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what is impossible. Don Miguel Ruiz’s "The Four Agreements" offers a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. Book is available for free. Discussion facilitated by Jen Schanen and Lisa Tetzloff.
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Fashion for Hope
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Sat., Oct. 6, 2007, 7:30pm
Weidner Center stage
This event-hosted by the Black Student Union, in association with a myriad of student groups and community businesses—promises to be an event that will present the latest in fall fashion. Ticket sales will raise money for The Freedom House, one of Green Bay's housing shelters. A dance will follow. Also sponsored by Organizacion Latino American, International Education, Dietetics Club, Marketing Club, Office of Student Life, and American Intercultural Center.
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"Latino Immigrants in the Midwest: A Century of Economic, Social and Cultural Interaction" with Dan La Botz |
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Wed., Oct. 10, 2007, 2:00pm
Christie Theatre
Latino immigrants have been working, living, and building communities in the Midwest for more than a hundred years. At first they came to harvest beets and other crops, later to build railroads, and then to work in factories. Their children have gone on to secondary and higher education and to white-collar and professional careers. In the process, Latino immigrants have both influenced society and culture in the Midwest, and they have been influenced by it. Lunch with Dan La Botz will be at noon in the American Intercultural Center.
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"A Woman in the Presidency" panel discussion
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Wed., Oct. 17, 2007, 2:00-3:15pm
MAC Hall 210
Is America ready to elect a woman president? Join this lively discussion lead by professors Terri Johnson and Kim Nielsen and guest panel members, Judy Crain, UW System Regent and representative of the League of Women Voters, and Donsia Strong-Hill, local attorney and former White House staff member.
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Meeting the Needs of Aging Populations: A Panel Discussion
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Tues., Nov. 6, 2007, 8:00-9:15am
Phoenix Rooms, Union
Juice and coffee from 7:30 to 8 a.m.
Learning in Retirement participants will be asked to share their experiences receiving services from social workers and other helping professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, counselors, etc) and their perspectives on how to make services more responsive to aging populations. One of the goals of this session is to increase students’ comfort level when interacting with this growing aging population.
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Bridging the Generation Gap: Learning Through Collaborative Discourse
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Thurs., Nov. 8, 2007, 8:00-9:15am
Phoenix Rooms, Union
Continental breakfast from 7:30 to 8 a.m.
"Why do 'old people' drive so slow?" "Why do the 'young kids' these days wear their pants so low?" Young adults and elders often do not quite "get" the behaviors and culture of the other. Participants will include members of the Learning in Retirement program. Here is the chance to ask the questions you have been too embarrassed to ask.
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Kwanzaa
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Sat., Dec. 8, 2006, 1:00pm
Phoenix Rooms, Union
Kwanzaa is an African American celebration based on the tradition of the African harvest festival, which emphasizes community and cultural pride. Enjoy music, dancing, food, crafts, and storytelling, and learn about this holiday's origins, rites, and symbols. When you arrive, you are welcome to look at the booths, sample the refreshments, and/or find a seat and enjoy the program and entertainment.
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StorySong
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Wed., Feb. 7, 2007, 8:00pm
Phoenix Rooms
StorySong is a group of artists, educators, and musicians originally from Ghana, Jamaica, Trinidad, and the United States. Its members have combined their talents to create a musical history of black people in the modern world.
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Social
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Thurs., Feb. 8, 2007, 7:30pm
Phoenix Rooms
Presented by Dr. Will Barratt, Indiana State University.
Social class is part of our identities and a source of conflict, like gender and ethnicity. What is social-class identity and campus social class all about? How does social class affect students, faculty, staff, and the campus as a whole? How can a campus make a difference for first-generation students? How have other campuses managed issues of social class?
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Salsa Dance
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Fri., Feb. 16, 2007, 7:00pm
Phoenix Rooms
Come dance to the music of the Punto de Vista Latin Orchestra from Milwaukee! Don't know how to Salsa? We'll teach you. Punto De Vista, which means Point of View, presents diverse rhythms in an effort to create unity among all cultures through music. Everyone is welcome, invite a friend! Sponsored by OLA (Organizacion Latino Americana) and the American Intercultural Center.
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Boxes and Walls |
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Tues., Feb. 27, 2007, 11am-2pm and 5-7pm
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Wed., Feb. 28, 2007, 11am-2pm
Cloud Commons
Take a walk through Boxes and Walls (formerly the Tunnel of Oppression) and witness how groups of people are held down or back in contemporary society. As your guide takes you from room to room, you will hear and see things that may surprise and shock you. The goal is to challenge us all to reconsider how we treat one another. The program only lasts about an hour, but the effects could last a lifetime. Tours leave every 10 minutes or so.
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International Women's Day
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Thurs., Mar. 8, 2007
Details coming soon
Women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, and political differences, come together annually to celebrate International Women’s Day, a time to reflect on women’s struggles for equality, justice, peace and development.
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"Leadership Lessons from Apollo to Discovery," presented by Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins
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Thurs., Mar. 22, 2007, 7:30pm
Weidner Center
The first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft, Eileen Collins has led an inspiring life of adventure, leadership, and achievement. For her final mission, she commanded Space Shuttle Discovery’s historic "Return to Flight" mission. This was NASA’s first manned flight following the February 2003 loss of the Shuttle Columbia. Recognized as one of America’s most admired women, she is now sharing her experiences as a test pilot, astronaut, and space flight commander with audiences around the world.
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Pow Wow |
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Sat., Apr. 14, 2007, noon to 10:00pm
Phoenix Sports Center
Join us for this celebration of culture and fellowship, featuring dancing, singing, and drumming. Grand entry is at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Food and craft vendors will be on the premises as well. Free admission, and everyone is welcome.
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International Dinner |
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Sat., Apr. 21, 2007, 5:00pm
Phoenix Rooms
UW-Green Bay international students invite members of the campus and community to dinner and entertainment sponsored by the International Student Club. Tickets can be purchased at the University Ticketing and Information Center.
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Tres Vidas
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Tues., Oct. 10, 2006, 7pm
Fort Howard Hall, Weidner Center
"Tres Vidas" is a musical dramatization based on the lives of three legendary Latin American
women: renowned Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Argentinean poet Alfonsina Storni, and Salvadoran
peasant-activist Rufina Amaya. Actor Georgina Corbo, performing in both Spanish and English,
portrays the three heroines.
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Black.
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Wed., Oct. 18, 2006, 7:30pm
Phoenix Rooms
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"Game of Life" |
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Mon., Nov. 6, 2006
11am-2pm and 5-8pm
Phoenix Rooms
It's the popular board game, life-sized! You are the game piece as you
move around the board of Life, experiencing the ups and downs of life
in someone else's shoes. Spectators welcome, too.
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"Murderball"
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Thurs., Nov. 9, 2006, 7pm
Christie Theatre
"Murderball" is a film about tough, highly competitive rugby players - quadriplegic rugby
players. It's a testament to the spirit of the players, their humanity, and the intensity of
the game. But most of all, it is a film about meeting life head on and not giving up, even
after your spirit - and your spine - has been crushed. In conjunction with this program, we
will be raising funds for a sports wheelchair for a U.S. Paralympian.
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Celebrate
Kwanzaa
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Sat., Dec. 2, 2006, Noon
Phoenix Rooms
Kwanzaa is an African American celebration based
on the tradition of the African harvest festival,
which emphasizes community and cultural pride.
Enjoy music, dancing, food, crafts, and storytelling,
and learn about this holiday’s origins, rites,
and symbols. When you arrive, you are welcome to
look at the booths, sample the refreshments, and/or
find a seat and enjoy the program and entertainment.
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