Calendar of Events

March

Saturday, March 2
5:30pm

45th Annual Feast of Nations

Featuring a worldly selection of foods to feast on and performers from around the gobe. Tickets sell out fast, so buy early. For more information contact Anna Gilmore at 726-7305, or naug0026@d.umn.edu

Sponsored by International Club

Kirby Ballroom and MPAC

Monday, March 4
7:00pm

Women's History Month Keynote address by Sandra Steingraber "Living Downstream: The Impact of Chemical Exposure on Human Health"

Sponsored by Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department, College of Liberal Arts, Commission on Women, Women's Resource and Action Center, Swenson College of Science & Engineering, Office of Cultural Diversity.

Chem 200

Tuesday, March 5
7:00pm

Film: Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity by Shakti Butler

Sponsored by the Office of Cultural Diversity

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Wednesday, March 6
Noon to 2:00pm

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Open House

Join us for food, a Women's History Month quiz, and fabulous door prizes!

Sponsored by Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department

Humanities 494

Thursday, March 7
12:00pm

Brown Bag "Sweden"

Sponsored by the International Alworth Institute

Library Rotunda

Thursday, March 7
12:00pm

GLBT Film Series "Left Lane"

Sponsored by the GLBT Student Programs

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Friday, March 8
12:00 - 1:30pm

International Women's Day

Sponsored by Women's Resource and Action Center & Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department

Kirby Lounge

Tuesday, March 12
12:00-2:00pm

Film: Strong!

Sponsored by Women's Resource and Action Center and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department

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Tuesday, March 12
1:00-2:00pm

Bold-Choice Theatre Presents: "Timber"

Sponsored by Access for All

Kirby Ballroom

Tuesday, March 12
7:30pm

"Sex Signals"

A 90-minute program that covers various topics such as dating, rape, consent, alcohol, intervention, and body language in the form of improv comedy and audience interaction.

Sponsored by Kirby Program Board and Office of Cultural Diversity

Kirby Ballroom

Wednesday, March 13
12:00pm

Brown Bag: The Emily Program

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department

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Monday, March 18-22

UMD Spring Break

Thursday, March 21
7:00pm

Film: Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Super Heroines

"A Critique of gender and heroism in popular culture. It reveals the complicated negotiations girls and women face as they attempt to achieve confidence, strength, and agency in a society often at odds with those goals"

Sponsored by YWCA & Women's Resource & Action Center

Playground in the Tech Center; 11 E. Superior St.

March 24-29

BSA African Week

Monday Mar 25-Friday Apr 26

Cesar Chavez Social Justice Display

Sponsored by Latino Chicano Student Programs and the College of Education and Human Service Professions

Multicultural Center

Tuesday, March 25
12:00pm

Film: Quest for a Homeland, Part I

"Quest for a Homeland" examines the beginnings of the movement by profiling Reies Lopez Tijerina and Rodolfo (Corky) Gonzales as well as explores the roots of Chicano nationalism through its affirmation of cultural identity grounded in Aztec myths such as that of Aztlan, the mythical Chicano homeland.

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Tuesday, March 26
10:00-2:00pm

Bubble Tea Fundraiser

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Association

Outside the UMD Bookstore

Tuesday, March 26
2:00-3:00pm

"American Indian Studies is for Everyone!"

"Women's Studies is for Everyone!"

"African-American Studies is for Everyone"

Sponsored by Academic Administrative Unit Change Team

Garden Room

Wednesday, March 27
12:00 pm

Film: The Struggle in the Fields, Part 2

"The Struggle in the Fields: examines the important of Cesar Chavez and his efforts to organize farm workers in the central valley of California. It delineates the various components of Chavez's strategy for farm worker self-determination - strikes, boycotts, pilgramages, fasts - and emphasizes his commitment to nonviolence and the importance of faith and prayer in achieving his goal.

Sponsored by the Latino Chicano Student Programs and the Latino Chicano Student Association

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Wednesday, March 27
12:00pm

Brown Bag: "Safe Sex" presented by Planned Parenthood

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women,Gender & Sexuality Studies Department

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Thursday, March 28
12:00 pm

Film: Taking Back the Schools, Part 3

"Taking Back the Schools," covers the Los Angelos high school blow outs of 1968 thoroughly and with passion. The catalysts for the walk outs - high dropout rate, crumbling schools, lack of Mexican American teachers - still resonate today.

Sponsored by the Latino Chicano Student Programs and the Latino Chicano Student Association

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Thursday, March 28
4:00pm

Panel Presentation: Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The panelists are: Dr. Julie R. Etterson, Biology; Dr. Rebecca Teasley, Civil Engineering; Dr. Jean F. Regal, Biomedical Sciences; Dr. Penelope Morton, Geological Sciences and Associate Dean- Swenson College of Science and Engineering.

Sponsored by Women's Resource and Action Center & Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department

UMD Library Rotunda

Friday, March 29
12:00 pm

Film: Fighting for Political Power, Part 4

"Fighting for Political Power," discusses the creation of La Raza Unida Party as a third party force for political power and the importance of political rights. It culminates in the 1972 election and the Raza Unida convention, and the fragmentation of the party at the height of its membership and recognition.

Sponsored by the Latino Chicano Student Programs and the Latino Chicano Student Association

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Friday, March 29
7:30pm

Anyone of Us: Women's Words From Prison & A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer

Proceeds from this show will go to benefit the Sex Trafficking Victims Fund at PAVSA

Sponsored by V-Day UMD

BohH 90

Friday, March 29
8:30pm-11:00pm

Open Mic/Talent/Silent Auction

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Association

Rafters

Friday, March 29

African Night Event

Sponsored by the UMD BSA & College of St. Scholastica

Saturday, March 30
7:30pm

Anyone of Us: Women's Words From Prison & A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer

Proceeds from this show will go to benefit the Sex Trafficking Victims Fund at PAVSA

Sponsored by V-Day UMD

BohH 90

April

Tuesday, April 2
10:00-2:00pm

Bubble Tea Fundraiser a

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Association

Outside the UMD Bookstore

Tuesday, April 2
7:30pm

"Offrandes Vodouesques"

A Wonderful repository of pure Haitian folkloric music with Chantal Lavigne, mezzo soprano. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $5. For more information, contact the Department of Music

Sponsored by UMD Music Department

Weber Music Hall

Wednesday, April 3
7:30pm

"Soulful Sounds" with Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir

Led by Sandy Robinson and backed by a talented ensemble of musicians, the choir's spirit and harmonies invariably bring audiences to their feet. It gathers singers of various music experience, ethnic backgrounds, and ages to celebrate music spiritually. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $5. For more information, contact the Department of Music.

Sponsored by UMD Music Department

Weber Music Hall

Thursday, April 4
12:00 pm

Documentary: "Time of Fear"

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Association

KSC 273 TV Room

Thursday, April 4
7:30pm

"American Voices" by the Catalyst Quartet

Hailed by the NY Times at their Carnegie Hall debut as "invariable energetic and finely burnished...playing with earthly vigor," the Catalyst Quartet is comprised of top Laureates and alumni of the internationally acclaimed Sphinx Competition. Adults $19, Senors $12, Students $5. For more information, contact the Department of Music.

Sponsored by UMD Music Department.

Weber Music Hall

Friday, April 5
7:30 pm

"African Portraits" with Sowah Mensah master drummer and the UMD Percussion Ensemble.

Ethnomusicologist and composer from Ghana, West Africa, Sowah has taught music in both Ghana and Nigeria. He is currently a music professor at both Macalaster College, and the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $5. For more information, contact the Department of Music.

Sponsored by UMD Music Department

Weber Music Hall

Saturday, April 6
7:00pm

13th Annual Spring Drag Show

$5 for tickets

Sponsored by Queer and Allied Student Union

Kirby Ballroom

Saturday, April 6
7:30om

"Dance Africa" with Joshua Russell, piano and the UMD Symphony Orchestra

Joshua Russell has performed as a pianist, organist, and conductor throughout the US, Europe and Haiti. Widely regarded as an expert on the piano music of Haiti, Dr. Russell has recently performed an encore recital of Haitian piano music at the Haitian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Students $5. For more information, contact the Department of Music.

Sponsored by UMD Music Department

Weber Music Hall

Tuesday, April 9
10:00-2:00pm

Bubble Tea Fundraiser

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Association

Outside the UMD Bookstore

Tuesday, April 9
6:30-8:30pm

Muslim Journeys Film Series: "Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World"

Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World takes audiences on an epic journey across nine countries and through 1,400 years of history. The film explores the richness of Islamic Art in objects big and small, from ornamented palaces and monumental mosques to the exquisite beauty of ceramics, carved boxes, paintings, and metal work. Islamic art turns calligraphy and the written word into masterpieces and develops water into an expressive, useful art form.

Sponsored by UMD Library

4th Floor Library Rotunda

Wednesday, April 10
12:00 pm

Brown Bag: Health & Wellness for Today's Women presented by Michelle Russell

Sponsored by WRAC and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department

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Thursday, April 11
12:00 pm

Brown Bag: "Europe"

Sponsored by the International Alworth Institute

Library Rotunda

Thursday, April 11
4:00pm

Speaker: "Escape to Gold Mountain: Asian Immigration in Pacific Northwest (US and Canada) in the 19th and 20th Centuries" by David Wong

Co-sponsored by the Asian & Pacific American Student Association and the Arts & Humanities Grant Program, with additional promotional partnership by the Center for Ethics and Public Policy and the Alworth Institute of UM-Duluth

Humanities 314

Thursday, April 11
7:00pm

"Female Orgasm"

Join us to laugh and learn about the "big O," the most popular topic sex educators Marshall Miller and Kate Weinberg teach about! Orgasm aficionados and beginners of all genders are welcome to come learn about everything from multiple orgasms to that mysterious G-spot. Whether you want to learn how to have your first orgasm, how to have better ones, or how to help your girlfriend, they cover it all with lots of humor, plenty of honesty, and an underlying message of sexual health and women's empowerment.

Sponsored by WRAC

BohH 90

Friday, April 12
Time TBD

Panel Presentation:

Sponsored by Department of Writing Studies

Place TBD

Saturday, April 13
9:00 am

3rd Annual CHAMP Day of Service

Sponsored by S.E.R.V.E. and the Office of Civic Engagement

Romano Gym

Monday, April 15
4:00pm

Speaker: Tou Ger Xiong "Teaching Culture Through Laughter"

A one-man show which combines explosive energy, humor, folklore, dance, and rap music into an interactive performance that educates about cultural diversity and racial stereotypes. Hmong storyteller, comedian, and rap artist, Tou Ger Xiong, will take you on a journey of his life from the jungles of Laos, to the refugee camps of Thailand, and to the public housing projects of America

Sponsored by Office of Cultural Diversity and the Asian Pacific American Association

Kirby Ballroom

Tuesday, April 16
7:00pm

Film Justice for My Sister and Discussion with Director Kimberly Bautista

JUSTICE FOR MY SISTER examines the issue of femicide - the most extreme form of violence against women - by taking an intimate look at one family's loss. Ms. Bautista is a Los Angeles based Latino filmmaker and Princess Grace Award Recipient. She was a 2010 Latino Producers Academy Fellow

Sponsored by Office of Cultural Diversity, Kirby Program Board, Women's Resource and Action Center and Latino/Chicano Student Association

UMD Ballroom

Tuesday, April 16

13th Annual "Fabulous Farewell" End of year event with the Queer and Allied Students Union, GLBT Services and Funk Soul Patrol. Queer Grads....send me your names: anichols@d.umn.edu If you wish to attend, please RSVP to anichols@d.umn.edu

Sponsored by the Queer and Allied Students Union, LGBT Student Programs

Kirby Rafters

Wednesday, April 17
12:00pm

Brown Bag: "PAVSA (Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault)

Sponsored by Women's Resource and Action Center & Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department

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Thursday, April 18
12:00 pm

Brown Bag: "The Place Where We Were Born"

Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Association

KSC 273 TV Room

Friday, April 19
7:30pm

Vagina Monologues

Proceeds from this show will go to the Lifehouse for Youth

Sponsored by V-day UMD

BohH 90

Saturday, April 20
7:30pm

Vagina Monologues

Proceeds from this show will go to the Lifehouse for Youth

Sponsored by V-day UMD

BohH 90

Saturday, April 20
5:30 pm

Latino Chicano Student Association 24th Annual Fiesta

Join us in our Annual Fiesta! With delicious cultural foods and delightful entertainment. Tickets will go on sale on April 8 from 10:00am-2:00pm in front of the UMD Bookstore. Tickets can also be purchased by mail by contacting Chris Davila, KSC 235, 1120 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812 or by calling 218-716-8389. Checks should be made out to UMD Latino/Chicano Student Association. Cost $15.00 General, Students $10.00 and Children $8.00.

Sponsored by Latino Chicano Student Association, Latino Chicano Student Programs

Kirby Ballroom

Tuesday, April 23
6:30-8:30pm

Muslim Journeys Film Series: "Koran by Heart: One Chance to Remember"

Every year, about 100 of Islam's best young students from around the world come to Cairo for the International Holy Koran Competition. Many are in their late teens, some as young as seven. Koran by Heart follows the progress of three scholars, a girl and two boys, all ten years old, as they compete against students who, in some instances, are nearly twice their age.

Sponsored by UMD Library

4th Floor Library Rotunda

Wednesday, April 24
12:00pm

Brown Bag: "Radicalizing Pregnancy" by Marge Nelson

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department

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Wednesday, April 24
2:30-4:00pm

Panel Discussion on Disability & Diversity

Sponsored by Access for All

Kirby Rafters

Wednesday, April 24
4:00pm-6:00pm

Multicultural Center Banquet

Kirby Ballroom

Thursday, April 25

Take Our Children to Work Day

Sponsored by Women's Resource and Action Center & Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department

Thursday, April 25
12:00 pm

Documentary: "Vietnam War Stories"

Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Association

KSC 273 TV Room

Friday, April 26

African Night Event

Sponsored by the UMD BSA & African American Student Programs

Kirby Ballroom

Saturday, April 27
TBD

One World, One Environment

Discussion and performances about the well being of the earth, the people, and cultures.

Sponsored by the Office of Cultural Diversity and the Department of Environmental Education

Kirby Ballroom

Saturday, April 27

4th Annual Proud Prom

Sponsored by the Queer and Allied Student Union

Kirby Rafters

Monday, April 29
12:00 noon

The Struggle for Labor Justice Across the Borders: First-hand testimonies from Columbia and the Local Labor Movement

Sohely Rua Castaneda is the Secretary of Women and Labor for Columbia's National Union School. She holds a Master's Degree in Education and Human Rights and has written extensively about women's labor rights, employment in the informal sector and the feminization of poverty. Hear her testimony of the struggle for labor justice for women in Columdia on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the U.S. - Columbia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Witness for Peace.

Sponsored by Women's Resource & Action Center

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May

Thursday, May 2
12:00pm

The Urgency of Now: Examining Violence Against Women in Albania

Presented by: Dr. Ingrid Bego, Associate Professor, Political Sicence, Hastings College, Nebraska

Dr. Bego holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science, German and Spanish from Washburn University. She earned a MA and her PhD in Political Science (with distinction) from Washington State University. Her teaching and research interests focus on issues of democratization, gendor and politics, global governance and public policy, More particularly in her work, Dr. Bego seeks to understand the effect of democratization and European Union membership on gender equality policy in post-communist Europe. She has received various awards and fellowships for her research in the region and is currently working on transforming her dissertation on gender equality policy across 12 countries in Central and Eastern Europe into a book manuscript.

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr, Institute for International Students and WRAC

The Rafters, Kirby Student Center

Monday, May 13-17

Final Exam Week

Thursday, May 16

Graduate Commencement!

Saturday, May 18

Undergraduate Commencement!

September

Monday, Sept. 3
11:00pm-12:00pm

Bulldog Welcome Week Workshop "Join the QASU Party"

For new freshman attending workshops all weekend, this is for you. Maybe you were part of your high school Gay Straight Alliance, you're a stellar Ally, or you want to be part of historic change, meet new friends, socialize! Join the group - don't miss this change to meet the officers, a few general members, the GLBT Services Director and opportunities to get involved, attend conferences, and be the best queer/ally you can be!

LSBE Room 229

Friday, Sept. 14
4:00pm-7:00pm

Multicultural Center Taste of Kirby

Multicultural Center

Tuesday, Sept. 18
5:30-8:00pm

1st Annual SABOR LATINO

FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC

Featuring Live Music by MATUTO - Brazilian Folk Band from New York!

Free food tastings provided by local restaurants. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs or sit in the grass and enjoy the entertainment!

For more information contact Chris Davila at davi1256@d.umn.edu or 726-8389

Outside on Kirby Terrace ***rain site is Kirby Ballroom

Wednesday, Sept. 19
11:00am-2:00pm

APAA Bubble Tea Fundraiser

Fundraiser by APAA. $3.00 for one or $5 for two. Come purchase delicious bubble tea with tapioca pearls and flavors such as Honeydew, Strawberry, Coconut, and Watermelon!

Outside UMD Bookstore

Friday, Sept. 21
7:00pm

UMD GLBTQA Advisory Commision presents, "Super Gay Cabaret"

Sponsored by GLBT Advisory Commission

UMD Weber Music Hall

Monday, Sept. 24th
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

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Tuesday, Sept. 25th
7:00pm

Memorial Lecture & 25th Anniversary Keynote Address: "One Shoulder, Ten Countries: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper and Fairer Health Care"

Presented by T.R. Reid, Correspondent and Reporter for NPR and PBS & Author of The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care. T. R. Reid will sign books; books will be sold at the event.

Sponsored by Royal Alworth, Jr. Institure for International Studies and University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth.

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Wednesday, Sept.26
11:00am-02:00pm

APAA Bubble Tea Fundraiser

Fundraiser by APAA. $3.00 for one or $5 for two. Come purchase delicious bubble tea with tapioca pearls and flavors such as Honeydew, Strawberry, Coconut, and Watermelon!

Outside UMD Bookstore

Wednesday, Sept. 26
6:00pm

Loren Cameron Transgender Images

A digital documentary of transgender images, photography and lecture.

Sponsored by QASU

UMD Kirby Ballroom

Thursday, Sept. 27
12:00pm

Brown Bag: Journey with Levine to China 2012: Photos and Comments from On and Off the Beaten Track

Presented by Dr. Gordon Levine, Retired UMD Geography Professor

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth Jr., Institure for International Studies

Kirby Rafters

Thursday, Sept. 27

Birth and Baby Fair

For more information please call 726-6255

Sponsored by S.E.R.V.E.

Saturday, Sept. 29
7:45-12:00

Alzheimer's Walk

For more information please call 726-6255

Sponsored by S.E.R.V.E.

October

Monday, Oct. 1

Exhibit Queer Histoy Month

Sponsored by GLBT Services and the QASU

Multicultural Center

Monday, Oct.1-5
10:00-12:00

My Sister, Myself Masks Display

Display from the Safehaven Shelter for Battered Women

Sponsored by Women's Resource and Action Center

Kirby Commons

Monday, Oct. 1
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Windor Program

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Wesnesday, Oct. 3rd
11:00am-2:00pm

APAA Bubble Tea Fundraiser

Fundraiser by APAA. $3 for one or $5 for two. Come purchase delicious bubble tea with tapioca pearls and flavors such as Honeydew, Strawberry, Coconut, and Watermelon!

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Association

Outsife UMD Bookstore

Wednesday, Oct. 3
12:00pm

Brown Bag: Sexual Assault - It's Not Your Fault

Presented by Em Westerlund from the Program to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and Department of Women's Studies

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Wednesday, Oct. 3
6:00-7:30pm

Guest Speaker: Luis Fitch

One of the most esteemed and sought after Hispanic creative directors, Luis Fitch has lead award-winning branding efforts for top fortune 500 companies including: Target Corp., Nike, Frito-Lay, Sunny D, Macy's, Kimberly-Clark, General Mills and MTC Latino

Sponsored by Latino/Chicano Student Programs, Labovitz School of Business and Economics, School of Fine Arts

Bohannon Hall 90

Wednesday, Oct. 3rd
7:00pm

Lecture: A Potential Solution to Poverty in African Villages by NRRI-UMD Technology

Presented by Dr. Donald Fosnacht, Director, Center for Applied Research and Technology Development, NRRI; Ismaila Oumar Kane, Minister of Rural Development, Islamic Republic of Mauritania; and Peter P. Strzok, Founder and President, Agency to Facilitate the Growth of Rural Organizations (AFGRO).

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies, NRRI and AFGR)

Montague Hall 70

Monday, Oct. 4
10:00-2:00

QASU Drag Show Ticket Sales: Tickets $5

UMD Kirby Student Center

Thursday, Oct. 4th
12:00pm

Brown Bag: The Consequences of the Arab Spring on the Sahel Region of Sub-Saharan Africa

Presented by Lorraine Green, Interdenominational Missionary in Chad

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies.

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Monday, Oct. 8th
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

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Oct. 8-12

National Coming Out Week

Tuesday, Oct. 9
2:30-4:00pm

Panel Discussion on Disability

Sponsored by Access for All

Kirby Rafters

Tuesday, Oct. 9
10:00-2:00pm

Annual "Come Out, Cookout"

Hotdogs, chips and soda pops! Vegetarian options available.

Sponsored by Queer & Allied Students Union

Kirby Ballroom

Tuesday, Oct. 9th
1:00-2:00pm

Clothsline Project Workshop

Have the opportunity to design your own t-shirt to be added to the Clothesline Project Display to help raise awareness and promote healing about violence against women

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center

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Tuesday, Oct. 9th
7:00pm

Reading Group Discussion: My Turkish Missile Crisis by Dr. Joseph Maiolo

Author will be at discussion; you need not be a regular member to attend.

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies

Griggs Center

Wednesday, Oct. 10
12:00

Brown Bag: Center for Development in Central American Brown Bag - Nicararagua

Sponsored by Latino/Chicano Student Programs

KSC 268

Wednesday, Oct. 10
12:00pm

Film: Gay Pioneers

A look back at one of the first homosexual civil rights demonstrations in the U.S., July 4, 1965 in Philadelphia

Sponsored by GLBT Services

KSC 273

Wednesday, Oct. 10
6:00pm

Hate Crimes Vigil

The Hate Crimes Vigil began in 1998 in response to the murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college students in Laramie, Wyoming. We gather to raise awareness of hate crimes, and remember all victims of hate crimes.

Multimedia Room (just outside the Multicultural Center, 2nd floor Kirby)

Wednesday, Oct. 10th
7:00pm

My Turkish Missile Crisis: A Memoir from the Frontline of October 1962

Presented by Dr. Joseph Maiolo, Professor, UMD English Department. Dr. Maiolo will sign books; books will be sold at event.

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Thursday, Oct. 11
12:00-1:00pm

National Coming Out Day Luncheon

Reserve seat or table through GLBTQA Commission "tables captains." Speakers TBA Contact glbt.commission@d.umn.edu

Hosted by the UMD GLBTQA Commission

Kirby Ballroom

Thursday, Oct. 11th
12:00pm

Brown Bag: An Unescorted Tour Through Cuba

Presented by Koresh Lakhan, retired elementary school teacher and Mike Jaros, former MN State Representative.

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Monday, Oct. 15
9:00-3:00pm

Tabling: Love Your Body Day

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center

Kirby Commons

Monday, Oct. 15
3:00 & 6:00pm

Strange Like Me

Sponsored by Office of Cultural Diversity and Students in Transition

Kirby Ballroom

Monday, Oct. 15th
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

KSC 268

Tuesday, Oct. 16
7:00pm

"Kelly Kelly"

Sponsored by Queer and Allied Students Union

Montague 80

Wednesday, Oct. 17th
12:00-1:00pm

Brown Bag: Safehaven Shelter

Presented by Maude of Safehaven Shelter for Battered Women

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and Department of Women's Studies

KSC 268

October 17th-28th
All Day Exhibit

Clothesline Project Display

Display from Clothesline Project made by UMD students, faculty, and staff

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center

UMD Kirby Bus Hub

Thursday, Oct. 18
12:00-1:00pm

United States Intervention in Honduras and the Effects on Indigenous Peoples - Presented by Thomas Gomez Membreno, Civic Council of Popular Indigenous Organization.

Sponsored by the Alworth Institute and co-sponsored by Latino/Chicano Student Programs

Location TDB

Saturday, Oct. 20
7:00pm

Fall Drag Show

Tickets $5.00. This is the 12th annual "Fall Drag Show" ...the tradition began in Spring 2001 growing to a fall and spring drag show each year.

Sponsored by QASU

Kirby Ballroom

Oct. 21-Nov.3

Exhibition Display:Dia de los Muertos Display

Day of the Dead, located in the Multicultural Center, on the 2nd Floor of Kirby Student Center. The Day of the Dead is a tradition which dates back to the Aztec civilization. The Aztecs believe that the soul of the Dead returns home to the world of the living

Sponsored by Latino/Chicano Student Programs

Multicultural Center

Tuesday, Oct. 23
6:00pm

Women and Politics Networking

Sponsored by the Office of Civic Engagement and the Women's Resource and Action Center

Griggs Center

Tuesday, Oct. 23
7:00pm

Guest Speaker: Matthew Sanford

Sponsored by Access for All

Kirby Ballroom

Wednesday, Oct. 24
9:00am-3:00pm

Matthew Sanford yoga class and break out sessions

Sponsored by Access for All

Kirby Ballroom

Wednesday, Oct. 24th
7:00pm

International Lecture: American Diplomacy & the 2012 Election

Presented by Thomas Hanson, Alworth Institute Diplomat Residence, and Dr. Paul Sharp, Professor, UMD Political Science Department.

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Thursday, Oct. 25
8:00am-6:00pm

UMD Equity, Diversity and Multiculturalism Summit

Sponsored by UMD Diversity Commission and Office of Cultural Diversity

Kirby Ballroom

Monday, Oct. 29th
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

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Tuesday, Oct. 30
10:30-1:30

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Exhibit Reception and Activities. All UMD faculty, staff, students and community members are welcome to attend the reception for the annual Dia de los Muertos exhibit.

Sponsored by Latino/Chicano Student Programs and Latino/Chicano Student Association

Multicultural Center

Tuesday, Oct. 30th
1:30-2:30

"Timber!"

Presented by BOLD- Choice Theater

Sponsored by Access for All

Kirby Ballroom

Wednesday, Oct. 31
12:00-1:00pm

Brown Bag: MEN AS PEACEMAKERS

Presented by Ed Heisler

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center

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November

Thursday, Nov. 1st
12:00pm

Brown Bag: Polar Bears in Svalbard

Presented by Deb Shubat, Senior Research Plot Technician, UMD Biology Department

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth, Jr. Institute for International Studies

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Monday, Nov. 5th
11:00am

Film: Tying the Knot

A look at the debate over same sex marriage in the USA. The reasons behind it are illustrated with real life couples that have run afoul of current laws despite varying levels of planning. Also, the reasons against it are debunked by proponents.

Sponsored by GLBT Services

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Monday, Nov. 5
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

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Wednesday, Nov. 7
7:00pm

International Lecture: The Dutch Healthcare System: A Model for the U.S.?

Presented by Dr. Jennifer Schultz, UMD Department of Economics & Director of Health Care Management Program, and Dr. Kim Dauner, UMD Management Studies & Health Care Management Program.

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth Jr., Institute for International Studies & University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth.

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Thursday, Nov. 8th
12:00pm

Brown Bag: "Antartica in Black and White: Snow, Ice and Penguins"

Presented by Jill Lakham, local Duluthian

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth Jr. Institute for International Studies.

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Friday, Nov. 9th
7:00pm-12:00am

BSA Date-A-Palooza

Sponsored by Black Student Association

Kirby Rafters

Saturday, Nov. 10
8:00pm-11:00pm

SALSA Dance: Featuring Live Salsa band!!

Sponsored by Office of Latino/Chicano Student Programs

Kirby Ballroom

Saturday, Nov. 10
2:00-4:00pm (or whenever food runs out)

International Taste of UMD

At this event, international students make their finest cuisines from their home countries and share them with students of UMD and the community. This is a great opportunity to meet interesting international students as well as American students. Also, it will be an unforgettable tasting experience! Please join us and enjoy the delicious food. FREE.

Sponsored by the International Club

Hope United Methodist Church

Monday, Nov. 12
10:00am-11:30am

Film and Discussion: "The Vietnam Conflict: Tales from the Battlefield" In honor of Vietnam Veterans

Sponsored by: Asian Pacific American Student Programs

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Monday, Nov. 12
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

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Wednesday, Nov. 14
7:oopm

International Lecture: David Cameron: "Political Lightweight or Serious Contender?"

Presented by Dr. William Henderson, Alworth Institute International Associate

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth Jr., Institute for International Studies

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Thursday, Nov. 15th
12:00pm

Brown Bag: "Scottish Identitu and Scottish Nationalism"

Presented by Dr. William Henderson, Alworth Institute International Associate

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth Jr., Institute for International Studies

Lirbray 4th Floor Rotunda

Saturday, Nov. 17
5:00pm-9:00pm

APAA Culture Show: "Success of Asia"

$15 donation

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Student Programs

Kirby Ballroom

Tuesday, November 20
10:00am-2:00pm

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Queer and Allied Students Union Tabling in Kirby Student Center

Monday, Nov. 26
4:00pm-6:00pm

Women's Self Defense Workshop

Come learn skills, assertiveness and physical technique. Taught by Chris Correia of North Shore Taekwondo

Sponsored by Women's Resource & Action Center

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Wednesday, Nov. 28
12:00-1:00pm

Brown Bag: Women & Technology

Dr. Thomas Buck will present select aspects of a recent literature review he authored on how gender patterns affect students' approaches to web-based learning and digital learning games. Specifically, this talk will focus on current gender differences research and trends in the adoption and use of high-technology products, applications and social networks. It will include a discussion of the significant inherent and social reasons that gender variances in technology preferences might occur

Presented by Dr. Thomas Buck from St. Scholastica

Sponsored by Women's Resource & Action Center

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Wednesday, Nov 28th
11:00

Film: And the Band Plays On

The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.

Sponsored by GLBT Services

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Thursday, Nov. 29th
12:00pm

Brown Bag: "Microlending: It's Not Just About the Money"

Presented by Betsy Johnson, UMD Senior studying Economics and Political Science

Sponsored by Royal D. Alworth Jr., Institute for International Studies

Library 4th Floor Rotunda

Friday, Nov. 30
10:00am-2:00pm

QASU tabling for World Aids Day

World Aids Day is observed on December 1, 2012

Sponsored by QASU

Tabling in front of the Bookstore

December

Saturday, Dec. 1

World AIDS Day

Twinports Hmong New Year

Saturday, Dec. 1
10:00am

Twin Ports Hmong New Year Celebration

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Association

First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway - Doors open at 10:001m

Tuesday, Dec. 4th

Film: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

A collection of profiles of people dead from AIDS who are remembered in the AIDS Memorial Quilt

Sponsored by GLBT Services

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Wednesday, Dec. 5
12:00 noon

Brown Bag: Dekorgladje: Symbolic Patterns and Inspirations from Scandinavian textiles. Dr. Alison Aune

This slide presentation will highlight my research of historic Swedish and Norwegian women's artistic traditions and how and why I have transformed these cultural patterns into mixed media paintings. I will share my research from the Norwegian Folk Museum and Kvinnemuseet Museum (Women's Museum) where I gathered research materials on their recent exhibition of women's textile traditions called Roser ofRutger pa Vandring (Roses and Wandering Roots)

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Wednesday, Dec. 5
1:00pm-2:00pm

Film and Discussion"Prayers on the Prairie, Asian Pacific Minnesota Religious Practices"

Sponsored by Asian Pacific American Student Programs

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Friday, Dec. 7
8:00pm-11:00pm

Baila con Maya Salsa Dance

Featuring DJ TexMex

Maya's Mexican Restaurant

4702 Miller Trunk Highway

Free Admission

Sponsored by Latino/Chicano Association

Saturday, Dec. 8
5:00pm

UMD BSA & the AASP hosting KWANZAA

UMD Kirby Ballroom

Monday, Dec. 10
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

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Monday, Dec. 17
5:00pm

Art Enrichment Program

FREE and FUN "Art Projects for Healing"

For students, faculty, staff and community members, anyone who has been affected by abuse, a survivor of bullying, family violence, sexual assault, academic pressures, or harassment.

Sponsored by UMD's Women's Resource and Action Center and North Central Window Program

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January

Tuesday, January 22

Start of Spring Semester

Thursday, January 24
12:00 pm

GLBT Film Series

Sponsored by the GLBT Student Programs

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Thursday, January 31
12:00pm

Brown Bag"Noticing Worcester"

Sponsored by the International Alworth Institute

Library Rotunda

Tueday, January 29
12:00 pm

UMD Community Conversation

Join us as we talk about the acclaimed book "Girls Like Us" by Rachel Lloyd. Books are on sale at the UMD Book Store

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women's Studies Department

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Tuesday, January 29
6:30 pm

Speaking Out on Trafficking in the Northland

Local Panel and Community Discussion

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women's Studies Department

Harbor City International School, 332 W. Michigan St.

Wednesday, January 30
12:00 pm

UMD Community Conversation

Join us as we talk about the acclaimed book "Girls Like Us" by Rachel Lloyd. Books are on sale at the UMD Book Store

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women's Studies Department

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Thursday, January 31
12:00 pm

UMD Community Conversation

Join us as we talk about the acclaimed book "Girls Like Us" by Rachel Lloyd. Books are on sale at the UMD Book Store

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women's Studies Department

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Thursday, January 31
12:00 pm

Brown Bag: "Noticing Worcester

Sponsored by the International Alworth Institute

Library Rotunda

Thursday, January 31
6:00pm

Documentary Sex and Money: A National Search for Human Worth

This documentary follows a group of journalists as they travel across the U.S. seeking to understand how sexual exploitation of children has become the nation's fastest growing form of organized crime and what we can do to stop it.

Sponsored by WRAC and The Women's Studies Department

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