[Peace] Fwd: Relief & awareness efforts this week
Laura Haber
comradelaura at yahoo.com
Mon Sep 17 22:37:35 CDT 2001
Here's whats going on at the U of I this week, most of it regarding Sept
11.
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> Monday, September 17 - Thursday, September 20
>
> DONATION COLLECTION BOOTH
> When: 9am-5pm, Mon-Thu 9/17-9/20
> What: Optional donations for yellow ribbons will be taken at the
> booth.
> All proceeds go to the American Red Cross.
>
> TO VOLUNTEER,
> Contact: Adie Slaton <slaton at uiuc.edu>
>
> Other fundraising ideas?
> Contact: Aparna Puppala <puppala at uiuc.edu>
>
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> Monday, September 17 - Thursday, September 20
>
> CARD-MAKING
> When: 9am-5pm, Mon-Thu 9/17-9/20
> What: Sign cards of support for survivors in NYC and DC.
> * Cards will be sent to hospitals, charitable orgs,
> police/firefighter orgs, etc
> * We are also collecting cards from local schools
> - so spread the word!
>
> TO VOLUNTEER,
> Contact: Chris Ching <cching at uiuc.edu>
>
> For more information,
> Contact: Peggy Ho <peggyho at uiuc.edu>
>
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> Tuesday, September 18
>
> MEETING
> - Organizational meeting to organize a benefit concert for relief
> efforts
> When: Tuesday, September 18
> 6:30pm
> Where: Allen Hall, South Rec Room #40
>
> Contact: Sara Robinson <skrobnsn at uiuc.edu>
>
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>
> PANEL DISCUSSION
> When: Tuesday, September 18
> 7:30pm
> Where: 245 Altgeld Hall
>
> The Undergraduate History Association will be sponsoring a panel on the
> attacks of the previous Tuesday. We are inviting all University faculty,
> staff and students to attend this discussion covering many aspects from
> an
> informed, academic view with questions and answers to follow.
>
> Presenters include:
> * Prof. Kenneth Cuno (History)
> * Prof. Paul Diehl (PoliSci)
> * Prof. Valerie Hoffman (Relgious Studies).
> * Prof. Kristin Hoganson (History)
> * Prof. John Lynn (History)
>
> Contact: Caroline Blanchard <cblancha at uiuc.edu>
>
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> Wednesday, September 19
>
> MEETING
> - To organize a creative & public response to hate crimes against people
> of South and West Asian/Middle Eastern descent.
>
> When: Wednesday, September 19
> 6pm
> Where: Illini Union RSO complex (room 280 Illini Union)
> (second floor, southwest stairs)
>
> Contact:Ranjit Bhagwat <rbhagwat at uiuc.edu>
>
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>
> CAMPUS FORUM
> "Responding to the Attack on New York and Washington:
> Security, Retaliation, and Diplomacy"
>
> When: Wednesday, September 19
> 7-9pm
> Where: Foellinger Auditorium
>
> A forum to provide an opportunity to hear experts discuss the political,
> military, ethical and emotional issues following the terrorist attack on
> New York and Washington, D.C.
>
> A question and answer session will follow the initial presentations.
>
> Speakers include:
> * Gale Summerfield, Director of Women & Gender in Global Perspectives
> * Paul Diehl, Professor of Political Science;
> * Col. Richard Jaehne, (USMC Ret.) Director of Fire Service Institute;
> * Julian Palmore, Professor of Mathematics;
> * Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Head of Newman Center.
>
> The moderator will be Earl Kellogg, Associate Provost for International
> Affairs.
>
> The forum is sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor, International
> Programs and Studies, and the Institute for Government and Public
> Affairs
> and organized by the Program in Arms control, Disarmament and
> International Security.
>
> Contact: Scott A R Koeneman <skoenema at uiuc.edu>
> Institute Of Government and Public Affairs
>
> **********************
>
> UNITY MONTH DISCUSSION
> Topic: What Makes an American?
> Time: 7-9pm
> Where: Illini Union room 211
>
> Contact: Laura Zinger <lzinger at uiuc.edu>
>
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>
> SPEAK UP
> What: An open forum discussion/reflection with small groups,
> moderators.
> When: 9pm
> Where: Allen Hall Main Lounge
>
> Contact: Nate House <nhouse at uiuc.edu>
>
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> Thursday, September 20
>
> LECTURE
> Topic: Religion on the Global Scene: The Killer that Heals
> When: 4 pm
> Where: Colwell Playhouse Theatre, Krannert Center, 500 S Goodwin Ave, U
>
> Speaker:Martin Marty
> Fairfax Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus,
> University of Chicago
>
> Sponsored by:
> C. Walter and Gerda B. Morteson Center for International Library
> Programs
>
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> Thursday, September 20
>
> PEACE RALLY
> When: 6pm
> Where: Illini Union Anniversary Plaza
>
> Questions?
> Want to help organize this event?
> Contact: Sandeep Ghaey <ghaey at uiuc.edu>
>
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> |~~'~~| A move toward anti-hate and anti-violence
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> jgs '.___________.'
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> Friday, September 21
>
> SERVICE EVENT
> When: 3 pm - 7pm
> Where: Center for Women in Transition, Champaign (most likely)
>
> All participants have chance to take ACTIVE part to volunteer in the
> Champaign-Urbana community. Volunteers will probably volunteer at the
> Center for Women in Transition, Champaign, a shelter whose mission
> statement reads:
>
> "The Center for Women in Transition provides support services and safe
> transitional housing to homeless women and their children to foster and
> sustain their self-sufficiency."
>
> For more details about the center, see: http://www.prairienet.org/cwt/
>
> Questions?
> Want to help organize this event?
> Contact Philippa Soskin <psoskin at uiuc.edu>
>
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> VOICES UNITED:
> A benefit concert for the victims of the tragic events of September 11
>
> Featuring A Cappella Entertainment by:
> * The Xtension Chords * The Girls Next Door
> * The Rip Chords * The Other Guys
>
> When: Friday, September 21, 2001
> 8pm
> Where: Foellinger Auditorium
> Cost: $5 minimum donation requested
> ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
>
> Tickets available at the door
> Sponsored by No Strings Attached and the Office of the Chancellor
> For more information, call 328-1831 or e-mail nsa at uiuc.edu
>
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> Saturday, September 22
>
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> CHAMPAIGN-URBANA WALKS IN UNITY
> When: 11am-12pm
> Where: Douglass Park, N Fifth St, Champaign
>
> Transportation is provided!
> Shuttles between the Illini Union & Douglass Park every half hour,
> 8am-6pm
>
> The City of Champaign encourages groups to pre-register at 9:30am to
> walk
> together in unity.
>
> This walk is part of the Urban League's "Day of Celebration" and UL's
> "Achievement Matters" campaign. (The Day of Celebration continues from
> 10am-5pm and includes performances, information booths, and more.)
>
> Contact: City of Champaign (351-4455)
> or Asako Kinase-Leggett <knslggtt at uiuc.edu>
>
> ***********
> Saturday, September 22nd
>
> UIUC UNITY WALK
> When: 3-5pm
> Where: Meet at Krannert Center outdoor amphitheatre, 500 S Goodwin Ave,
> U
> (walk ends at the Hallene Gateway near ISR)
>
> This event is part of Unity Month 2001.
>
> VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be parade marshalls!
> Contact: Allen Eghrari <eghrari at uiuc.edu>!
>
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> Sunday, September 23
>
> Greater Community Aids Project Unity Walk!
> Details TBA.
>
> Questions?
> Contact: GCAP (351 - 2437)
> Priti Jani <pjani at uiuc.edu>
>
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