[Peace] GEO lunch / healing through art exhibit / film: The Prize / "We overcame torture" / film: The Greatest Silence / Imokolee worker struggle / 9 Billion People / Thanksgiving basket drive /

Mon Oct 22 22:42:52 UTC 2012

[ I am forwarding parts of the newsletter from the University YMCA. Many of
the events are there (1001 South Wright | Champaign), but some are at
Channing Murray or other places. -kem ]

GEO lunch, Tuesday / healing through art exhibit / film: "The Prize",
Wednesday / film: "We overcame torture", Tuesday / Imokolee worker
struggle, Saturday / 9 Billion People, Wednesday / Thanksgiving basket
drive
*LUNCH WITH* the GEO bargaining team

Graduate students teach more than 20% of all class hours taught at the U of
I.  Last Thursday, the Graduate Employees organization voted to file intent
to strike paperwork.  While making the filing does not authorize a strike,
the decision is reflective of the struggles graduate student employees are
facing as they bargain a new contract.  Learn more about the GEO's primary
aims as they continue bargaining with the University, how likely a strike
is, and what a strike would mean for the undergraduate students they
teach.

Tuesday, October 23

University YMCA | Board Room

12-1 PM

Learn from non-profit leaders about their career paths, their challenges,
and successes at the first of these informal lunches.  Lunch for Change is
sponsored by the University YMCA. Lunch will be provided for all attendees
who register.

Registration required by Monday, 9/22 at 12 noon if you would like lunch.
To register, go to the YMCA website.
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*"I have difficulty trusting people, so I want this image to remind me that
it is safe to express myself and develop relationships with trust and
respect."*

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*[ Current Exhibition] 'Art for Empowerment: Healing Through Art'  *

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An exhibition of transformative art by women and girls, all survivors of
abuse and violence.This exhibition shows the value of art making for
healing, self-knowledge, and empowerment. Presented by the Women's Center
of Carbondale, IL and curated by Elka Kazmiercza, 'Art for Empowerment'
will be on view through December 14, 2012.

Exhibition on view in Murphy Gallery  on the first floor of the Y through
December 14th, 2012 from 9am-9pm daily!

*Related Programs and Events:*

Healing Through Art Workshop

[Facilitated by Illini Art Therapy Association with all materials provided]
Monday, October 29, 7:00pm

Murphy Gallery @ the Y

All events and programs of Art @ the Y are free and open to the public.

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Art @ the Y is an initiative of the University YMCA, 1001 South Wright
Street, Champaign, IL.  Additional supporters of this exhibition include:
The Center for Women in Transition DV Services-A Woman's Place, YWCA of the
University of Illinois, University of Illinois Women's Resources Center,
Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations, and RACES-Rape Advocacy,
Counseling & Education Services.

*GLOBAL LENS 2012 Film Schedule Now Available*

SEPTEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 7

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NEXT GLOBAL LENS FILM SCREENING:

Weekly at 7pm on Wednesdays | University YMCA | Latzer Hall

*October 24| THE PRIZE (El Premio) *

Director: Paul Markovitch | 2011 | 99 minutes | Spanish, with subtitles in
English

A political activist's life-in-hiding on an isolated stretch of Argentina's
coastline is jeopardized after her seven-year-old daughter is selected to
participate in a local school's patriotic essay contest.

All showings begin at 7:00pm at the University YMCA's Latzer Hall and are
free and open to the public.  Most films are appropriate for 18+ years of
age.

For more information about the Global Lens film series and Global Film
Initiative programs, please visit: www.globalfilm.org

*"We Overcame torture"" Lessons from the fight against sexual violence and
State repression in Mexico"*

Miranda Sostenida: A discussion with Italia Mendez

October 23| 7PM | La Casa, 1203 W. Nevada Street

 Italia is a survivor of the systematic sexual torture committed by Mexican
police in the town of Atenco on May 4th, 2006.  She's also a fighter for
social justice, a member of the Other Campaign, an educator, and a resource
of hope.

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*Join us October 25th @ 7pm for a potluck
with the 'Greek Student Association.'*

At these informal gatherings, homemade ethnic food, coffee, and tea are
served. Coffee Hours are good opportunities to meet people from around the
world and learn about other cultures. Read about a recent Cosmo Coffee Hour
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*Immigrant Rights. Worker Rights. What's the Connection: The Imokolee
worker struggle | Workshop*

Saturday, Oct. 27th,  2-4 p.m.

SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM

Channing Murray Foundation

1209 W. Oregon, U.

Learn about the heroic story of a small group of migrant workers who
successfully overcame modern-day slavery in the agricultural fields of the
U. S. by taking on major fast-food restaurant and food service chains.
Join them in their ongoing efforts to pressure major supermarket chains to
enforce codes of conduct with their suppliers that will extend protections
to agricultural workers in the Southeast.Ricky Baldwin, Field Staff and
Organizer, SEIU Local 73, and longtime social justice activist in the
Champaign-Urbana area, will facilitate a multi-media presentation on the
Immokalee workers.

This event is organized by East Central Illinois Jobs with Justice.
Co-sponsored by Social Action Committee of UU Church, Friends Meeting,
University YMCA, Social Action Ministry of Wesley United Methodist Church,
and Jobs with Justice, Immigration Forum-Allies of Faith* *

  *Andrew Revkin, Senior Fellow at Pace University and Dot Earth Blogger
for the*

* New York Times *

*Lecture: "9 Billion People + One Earth = ?"*

October 24th, 4pm

Alice Campbell Alumni Center

After two centuries of explosive growth, the planet's human population is
widely seen as cresting within the next couple of generations.  A mid-range
best guess for the peak remains roughly at 9 billion people.  There are
even signs that resource-sapping activities will hit a peak as well.  Will
we overheat or innovate, conserve or despoil, crash or round the curve with
a few scrapes?  Andrew Revkin will present an optimistic, but realistic,
exploration of ways to share and shape ideas that can foster progress on a
finite planet.

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This lecture is a part of the Prairie Institute Lecture Series.  The
lecture and following reception are free and open to the public.  For more
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*[Volunteer Opportunity] Thanksgiving Basket Drive *

Attention RSOs, RAs, and Student Leaders:

The Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs is requesting your group's
help to make Thanksgiving possible for a family in need by donating a
Thanksgiving Care Basket to our annual drive taking place between October
29th and November 14th.

 Imagine being unable to share a Thanksgiving meal with your family. Each
fall, through the Thanksgiving Care Basket Drive, the Illini Union Office
of Volunteer Programs (OVP) collects laundry baskets filled with every
non-perishable item that a family might need to prepare a Thanksgiving
Dinner and a $25 gift card for perishable items.  You can help by grabbing
your group members and putting together one or more baskets. Drop full
baskets off to OVP (288 Illini Union) between October 29th and 7 PM
November 14th and make a Thanksgiving dinner possible for a family in need
this holiday season!

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