Monday, 28 Feb 2011
Film and discussion
"America the Beautiful: Our Obsession with Appearance," directed by Darryl Roberts. The 2010 documentary takes on the social issue of body image. From plastic surgery to celebrity worship, child models to dangerous cosmetics, the film tackles the issue from every side, including the media's role in advancing unrealistic expectations. A discussion with the director follows the screening (104 min.). Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2011
Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance
If you've taken the Begginer's course, take this class and get to the next level.
Friday, 04 Mar 2011
The Race for Equality and Education
John Carlos, an Olympic medalist in track and field, is remembered for his "Silent Protest" against racism and economic oppression at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The iconic image of he and teammate Tommie Smith raising a black-gloved fist during the victory ceremony is one of sports history's most memorable moments. Part of the 2011 Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity.
Turkish Foreign Policy
Fatih Yildiz is the Consul General of Turkey in Chicago, a position to which he was appointed in September 2010. His diplomatic career has included service as First Secretary and Counselor at the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.; with the Permanent Delegation of Turkey to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; and at the Turkish Embassy in Sarajevo.
Sunday, 06 Mar 2011
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 07 Mar 2011
Fighting Hunger: A DNA Engineer's Path to Science and Success
"Fighting Hunger: A DNA Engineer's Path to Science and Success," Charles Stewart Jr., research associate at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Stewart works to understand how plant enzymes make an array of chemicals important to medicine and agriculture. Using the 3D protein structure, he studies the evolution of protein function and how proteins can be engineered to improve the quality and quantity of the world's food supply.