Spring 2008: List of Diversity Activities
Updated 22 January 2008
JANUARY
Tuesday, January 15
James A. Rawley Graduate Conference in the Humanities Paper Submission Deadline http://history.unl.edu
Tuesday, January 15th
"Citizens Against Racism and Discrimination," 7-9 pm, Lincoln YWCA, 1432 N Street, Lincoln YWCA Georgian Room, http://www.ywcalincoln.org/
Friday, January 18-(Thursday) 24
"For The Bible Tells Me So," Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center (313 N. 13th Street)
Movie focuses on homosexuality and Christianity, http://www.theross.org/nowshowing.php?mid=257
Monday, January 21-(Friday) February 8
Project by Sabrina Stapp (graduate student)—"The Corset: From Underwear to Outerwear," Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, http://textilegallery.unl.edu/stapp2008page
Monday, January 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 21, MLK Week Event
Chancellor's Program, Reverend Irene Monroe, religion columnist, public theologian, and motivational speaker—“Martin Luther King Jr's Expansive Dream,” 2pm, Nebraska Union Auditorium, (live web stream will be available at the UNL web site
Tuesday, January 22 MLK Week Event
Workshop, Reverend Irene Monroe—“Justice Begins in the Bedroom,” 11:30am-2pm, Nebraska Union
Explores “how abuse of power is integrally tied to sexual, racial, class and religious stereotypes and misinformation we act out in bed"
Tuesday, January 22 MLK Week Event
LGBTQA Panel—6pm, Nebraska Union.
A panel of LGBTQA students of color discuss their experiences at UNL.
Wednesday, January 23 MLK Week Event
Brown Bag Lecture, Dawne Curry, Assistant Professor of History and Ethnic Studies—“The Role of Music During Apartheid,” 11:30am, Nebraska Union.
Wednesday, January 23 MLK Week Event
MLK Coffee House—Aundria Duncan-Wagner and Friends: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an evening of jazz and the reading of the annual MLK essays, 6pm, Nebraska Union Crib.
Thursday, January 24 MLK Week Event
Student Play, Director: Willie Banks, Clinton Elementary School—Big Words, Strong Words, 11:30am, Nebraska Union.
Thursday, January 24 MLK Week Event
Movie Night, Moderators: Gina Matkin and Reshell Ray—Citizen King, 3:30pm, East Union - Prairie Suite, Refreshments following.
Friday, January 25
Ethnic Studies Colloquium, Donald D. Pepion, Associate Professor in Anthropology Department, New Mexico State University—“Massacre of Blackfeet Indians in 1870,” 1:30pm, City Union.
Friday, January 25
"No Limits" Conference Paper Submission Deadline (Call for Papers), Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women Quarterly Meeting, Lincoln, NE (Time & Location TBA), www.unk.edu/acad/women
Saturday, January 26 MLK Week Event
13th Annual APU MLK Banquet, 6:30pm, Nebraska Union.
Tickets can be purchased at the APU booth - Nebraska City Union $10 for students, $15 at the door, $15 for the public, $20 at the door
Monday, January 28
WGS Colloquium, Dr. Donna Woudenberg and Dr. Patti Boehner—“Studying Nature and the Environment: Why Gender Matters,” 3:30-5pm, City Union.
Tuesday, January 29
Diversity Working Group Program, Dr. Dave Moshman, Diversity Committee Chair of Faculty Senate will do presentation, 12-1pm, City Union.
Learn more about diversity issues on campus! First program of Diversity Working Group, Overview of group will be shared. Includes discussion of mission of DWG. Brown Bag format. Ice cream/soda provided.
FEBRUARY
Wednesday, February 6 Dr. Donna Akers, Dept of History and Native American Studies—“Stop Modern Slavery Now,” 6pm, City Union.
Wednesday, February 13
OASIS, A Taste of Harlem 2008: A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, Byron D’Andra Orey, Associate Professor, Dept of Political Science—“The Role of Race and Gender in the 2008 Election,” 6pm, Nebraska Union Crib.
Thursday, February 14
Nebraska Wesleyan University International Film Festival—Paris, je t’aime, (Paris, I Love You) French selection, 7pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, Olin A Lecture Hall.
All films are free and open to the public, and will be shown with English subtitles. A discussion session will follow each film. Olin A and Olin B lecture halls are housed in Olin Hall of Science, located at 51st Street and St. Paul Ave. For more information, contact Sara Jane Dietzman at 402.465.7550. http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/media/releases/20080130filmfestival.html
Friday, February 15
Nebraska Wesleyan University International Film Festival—Dare mo shiranai (Nobody Knows), Japanese selection, 7pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, Olin A Lecture Hall.
All films are free and open to the public, and will be shown with English subtitles. A discussion session will follow each film. Olin A and Olin B lecture halls are housed in Olin Hall of Science, located at 51st Street and St. Paul Ave. For more information, contact Sara Jane Dietzman at 402.465.7550. http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/media/releases/20080130filmfestival.html
Saturday, February 16
Nebraska Wesleyan University International Film Festival—Bamako, Francophone selection, 2pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, Olin B Lecture Hall.
All films are free and open to the public, and will be shown with English subtitles. A discussion session will follow each film. Olin A and Olin B lecture halls are housed in Olin Hall of Science, located at 51st Street and St. Paul Ave. For more information, contact Sara Jane Dietzman at 402.465.7550. http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/media/releases/20080130filmfestival.html
Saturday, February 16
Nebraska Wesleyan University International Film Festival—Water, Indian selection, 7pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, Olin A Lecture Hall.
All films are free and open to the public, and will be shown with English subtitles. A discussion session will follow each film. Olin A and Olin B lecture halls are housed in Olin Hall of Science, located at 51st Street and St. Paul Ave. For more information, contact Sara Jane Dietzman at 402.465.7550. http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/media/releases/20080130filmfestival.html
Saturday, February 16
Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA)—“Black Love Night,” Jazz at 6:30pm, Program at 7pm, Culture Center, $5.00 Admission and Bring a canned good.Please join BGSA in a celebration of love for each other, the Creator, friends and family. The event will feature jazz, spoken word, rich dialogue about black love, refreshments and dancing! All are Welcome!! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eidSunday, February 17
Nebraska Wesleyan University International Film Festival—Barefuss (Barefoot), German selection, 2pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, Olin A Lecture Hall.
All films are free and open to the public, and will be shown with English subtitles. A discussion session will follow each film. Olin A and Olin B lecture halls are housed in Olin Hall of Science, located at 51st Street and St. Paul Ave. For more information, contact Sara Jane Dietzman at 402.465.7550. http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/media/releases/20080130filmfestival.html
Sunday, February 17
Nebraska Wesleyan University International Film Festival—Te doy mis ojos (Take My Eyes), Spanish selection, 7pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, Olin A Lecture Hall.
All films are free and open to the public, and will be shown with English subtitles. A discussion session will follow each film. Olin A and Olin B lecture halls are housed in Olin Hall of Science, located at 51st Street and St. Paul Ave. For more information, contact Sara Jane Dietzman at 402.465.7550. http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/media/releases/20080130filmfestival.html
Monday, February 18
Women's Lit Film Series - Boys Don't Cry (1999), 6:30pm, 228 Andrews Hall-Dudley Bailey Library.
Tuesday, February 19
Pat Alderete, Fiction reading—“An Evening with Pat Alderete,” 7:30pm, 228 Andrews Hall-Dudley Bailey Library.
Wednesday, February 20
OASIS, A Taste of Harlem 2008: A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, Byron Greg Rutledge, Assistant Professor, Dept of English and Institute for Ethnic Studies—“Beauty, Epic, and the Beast: From Mother (Africa), with Love,” 6pm, Nebraska Union Crib.
Saturday, February 23
Diversity Group—“International Fashion Show,” 6:30-8:30pm, City Union.
Tuesday, February 26
Ward Connerly, 7:30pm, University of Nebraska City Campus.
“Ward Connerly, the leader of and inspiration behind the prospective Civil Rights Initiatives in five states, including Nebraska, will be speaking on the University of Nebraska City Campus...prior to testifying before a legislative hearing the following day.”
Wednesday, February 27
OASIS, A Taste of Harlem 2008: A Celebration of the Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, Kwakiutl Dreher, Assistant Professor, Dept of English and Institute for Ethnic Studies—“Tea and Temptation,” 6pm, Nebraska Union Crib.
Thursday, February 28
Jillian C Shipherd, Ph.D.—"What Is Transgender?” 3:30-4:30pm, City Union Auditorium.
Friday, Feb 29-(Saturday) Mar 1
Women's and Gender Studies Program, No Limits Conference—“No Limits 2008: Transnational Feminism,” University of Nebraska, Kearney, www.unk.edu/acad/women, Call for Papers - Deadline: January 25
MARCH
Tuesday, March 4th
State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, 7:30 pm, Lied Center, 12th & R Streets.
For more than 30 years, the State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico has been lauded for its brilliant technique and powerful dynamics. The orchestra has been honored with numerous awards and has performed at many festivals and on tour around the world, representing the best of Mexican music and culture. The orchestra will perform "The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2," by Manuel De Falla; "Fantasia para un gentilhombre," by Joaquin Rodrigo; "Sinfonia India, No. 2," by Carlos Chaves; and "Symphony No. 4," by Johannes Brahms. Additional Public Info: 472-4747 www.liedcenter.org
Wednesday, March 5
Statewide Summit on Immigration Issues, 9:00am, City Campus Union.
Discussion of the results of a series public conversations about impact of changing demographics on the state and exploring ideas for future steps, Phyllis Fogerty, 472-0889, pfogerty1@unl.edu
Sunday, March 9-(Friday) 14 Women's Week
Sunday, March 9 Sunday at Sheldon, Christin Mamiya, WGS professor on “Abstraction vs. Representation in Postwar America,” 2-3 pm, Sheldon Art Gallery.
Thursday, March 13 Banquet - Women's History Month/30 Years of Women's (and Gender) Studies at UNL, 6pm, Wick Alumni Center.
Friday, March 28-June 1
Guatemalan artist Luis Gonzalez Palma will speak in connection with the opening of his exhibition of photographs, 2-3pm, Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery.
The exhibit is available from March 28-June 1, 2008. http://www.sheldonartgallery.org/exhibitions/upcoming_exhibitions.html?topic=detail&exb_id=90&category_sent=Upcoming+Exhibitions
APRIL
Thursday, April 10 Dr. Joan Jensen—“Tending Our Mother's Gardens: Digging into Women's Expressive Culture,” 3:30-5pm, Great Plains Art Museum, More information is forthcoming.
Saturday, April 12 James A. Rawley Graduate Conference in the Humanities: “Imagining Communities: People, Places, Meanings,” University of Nebraska–Lincoln, More information at http://history.unl.edu
(Possible event) Thursday, April 17
College Night at the Sheldon. Take a tour of Luis Gonzalez Palma exhibit with the class.
Thursday, April 25 Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women Quarterly Meeting, Lincoln, NE (Time & Location TBA)
MAY
TBA
Fall 2007: List of Diversity Activities
Updated 23 October 2007
OCTOBER
October 2007
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Wednesday, October 24
Yamato, 1pm and 7:30pm, Lied Center, www.liedcenter.org
“When the taiko drummers of Yamato play traditional wadaiko drums, they say, ‘We put our very souls into these unusual instruments, whose sounds stir the hearts of people everywhere….”
Thursday, October 25
OASIS event - “Hip Hop Coffee House,” 6pm, Centennial Room Nebraska Union
Thursday, October 25
LGBTQA - Graduate Student Open House, 3-4:30pm, 342 Nebraska Union, si.unl.edu/lgbtqa
Saturday, October 27
“El Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration,” 1-4pm, Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery will celebrate El Dia de los Muertos, a centuries-old spiritual tradition practiced in Mexico and other Latino countries. El Dia de los Muertos marks the time of year when the continuity of life is observed, and the dead return to Earth for one day. Altars, or ofrendas, are constructed in homes and public places to honor individuals with things pleasing to the dead such as food, drinks, marigolds, salt and photographs. A community ofrenda will be on view at the museum from October 22 through November 4.
The event is being planned by the Nebraska Art Association Education Committee with assistance of community advisors and is made possible with generous support from the Wake Foundation, the Nebraska Arts Council and Pinnacle Bank.
Activities and Events
1-3 p.m. – Music by Mariachi Luna y Sol
3-4 p.m. – Dance by Grupó Folklorico Sangre Azteca
1 and 2:15 p.m. – Senora Tortuga by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce performed by Lincoln High Theatre students. Co-directed by Benito Sanchez and Patsy Koch Johns
1-4 p.m. – Art making and authentic food
All events are free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 27
India Students Association - India Nite 2007, 5:30-9pm, City Union-Centennial Room. The
ticket price $15 for students with valid student ID and $20 for non-students, $5 for children. Contact Chatanya Pathak 402-657-4100, cnpathak@gmail.com, http://www.isaunl.com
Monday, October 29
Solid Blues, 7:30pm, Lied Center, www.liedcenter.org
“Solid Blues brings together Mavis Staples, charlie Musselwhite, North Mississippi Allstars, and Joe Krown in their first-ever tour together…”
NOVEMBER
November 2007
Native American Month
Thursday, November 1
Shamsa Ali, Fulbright scholar, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan – “Women in Islamic Law,” 1pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, Olin B Lecture Hall
Thursday, November 1
OASIS event – “Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Coffee House,” 6pm, Centennial Room City Union
Friday, November 2
OLLAS, UNO Art Gallery, & Mexican Consulate – “Day of the Dead Celebration: In honor of the indigenous populations of the Americas,” 11:30am-1pm, UNO Art Gallery-Weber Fine Arts Buliding (1st floor).
Learn about the history of this pre-colonial Mexican tradition. Join us for the viewing of the altar and enjoy a cup of Mexican hot chocolate and a piece of genuine Day of the Dead bread. A presentation by OLLAS historian, Dr. Maria Arbelaez, will begin at noon.
Friday, November 2 (RSVP 10/19)
Building Community in a Sea of Red—The UNL Empowerment Forum, 8:30am-2:30pm, East Campus Union. Deadline to enroll is Oct 19th. Info at: http://stuafs.unl.edu/empower/
The UNL Empowerment Forum is a free event open to all currently registered UNL students, faculty, and staff with interest in discussing the challenges that we face in dealing with diversity issues. This forum serves as only the beginning of a process to change the face of UNL and break down barriers that may keep many in this community apart. We hope to facilitate serious discussion and have some fun, too.
Monday, November 5- (Friday) 16 2nd Annual UNL Staff Art Show (WGS's Glenda Dietrich Moore is one of the artists showing), Nebraska Union Rotunda Gallery
Thursday, November 8
LGBTQA – Don't Ask, Don't Tell Panel & Reception with Admiral Steinman, 5-7pm (location TBD)
Thursday, November 8
Colloquium by Juan Pablo Dabove (LLAS) – “Bandido rural y populismo insurgente: sobre Juan Moreira de Leonardo Favio (1973)," 3:30-5pm, City Union.
Thursday, November 8
Reza Aslan, Author, No God But God – “How to Win a Cosmic War: Why We are Losing the War on Terror,” 1 pm, Nebraska Wesleyan, O’Donnell Auditorium (50th Street and Huntington Avenue)
Friday, November 9 - (Thursday) 15 Jennifer Fox Movie – "Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman,” Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center (313 N. 13th Street)
Wednesday, November 14
OASIS event, Native American Heritage Month Celebration – “Sacred Sites,” 6pm, Centennial Room City Union
Friday, November 16- (Thursday) 29
Native American Film Festival – More information TBA, Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center (313 N. 13th Street)
Friday, November 16 (RSVP 11/13)
Fraser Stryker Diversity Conference, Students of Color interested in Law School are invited to the Diversity Conference, 4-7pm, Omaha Public Power District- Energy Building Atrium (409 South 17th street, Omaha, NE).
Schedule:
Undergraduate Students' Panel at 4:00 p.m. First-Year Law Student's Panel at 4:00 p.m.
Joint Panel at 4:45 p.m. Reception at 5:30 p.m.
Contact Info: RSVP by Tuesday, November 13, 2007, Contact us at (402) 341-6000
Tuesday, November 27
LGBTQA Gender Rebel Documentary and Discussion with Ryan Sallans, 7pm, City Union - NU Auditorium.
Thursday, November 29
Planned Parenthood National Director Cecile Richards, "Every Voice Matters: Individual Involvement in Public Health Policy", 9:30am, City Union-NU Auditorium.
Thursday, November 29
Women’s Lit Film showing and discussion, Hosted by Tamy Burnett – In the Time of the Butterflies, 6:30pm, Dudley Bailey Library (228 Andrews)
Thursday, November 29
WGS Colloquium by Oliva Espin - “The Colors of the Kaleidoscope: Perils and Possibilities of Multiple Identities,” 7-8:30pm, City Union
