Friday, 04 Nov 2011
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith
Multi-platinum recording artists Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith have announced plans for a multi-city U.S. tour that will reunite these two iconic singer/songwriters for the first time on the road together (for a non-holiday tour) in more than two decades for the "2 Friends" tour.
Saturday, 05 Nov 2011
Diwali Night
"Diwali" (or "Deepawali"), popularly known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Come and celebrate Diwali with the Indian Students Association and Enjoy a night of Indian performances and food (dinner served at 8 p.m.).
An Evening with Edgardo Rivera and Son de Trova
Edgardo Rivera, accompanied by Son de Trova, will perform and discuss the history and cultural significance of one of Puerto Rico's most traditional musical genres. Son de Trova is certified by the Puerto Rican Culture Institute as one of the official groups that disseminates Puerto Rican autochthonous music. In 1997, Rivera was named champion of the prestigious Bacardi Fair, and in 2009 he was chosen to participate in "Prefiero Ser...
Tuesday, 08 Nov 2011
The Women's Room
Alex Warner was recently appointed project historian for the Women's Leather History Project at the Leather Archives and Museum in Chicago and is curator of the project's first museum exhibit, "A Room of Her Own." Her research focused on the intersections of the politics of feminism and sexual liberation. Adult content.
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2011
Documentary film: My Perestroika
The screening of this 2010 film is part of International Week events on campus. After the film there will be a discussion with Russians who grew up in the former U.S.S.R.
Thursday, 10 Nov 2011
Healing and the Imagination
An interactive presentation led by Dr. Gabriella Miottto, a family physician, humanitarian, activist and poet. Dr. Miotto focuses on community and integrative medicine and uses poetry, art and dance therapies with her patients and trauma victims. She has worked with refugees in both Kosovo and Guatemala and is currently on staff at the Children's Clinic in Long Beach, California.
Thursday, 17 Nov 2011
Lecture: Suffering and the Existence of God
Sheikh Omar Baloch is the Scholar in Residence for Al-Furqaan Foundation. His knowledge of world religions allows him to engage in dialogue across many faiths. Born and raised in Chicago, Sheikh Omar studied Arabic Language and Minhaj ad Dawah at Al-Azhar University, Egypt. He also studied at Jamia Thul Ahlul Hadith, Pakistan, and Georgetown University. He is a student of Dr. Israr Ahmad and Abdur Razaq sahib.