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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
A Re-Thinking Soup soapbox forum on reproductive choice. What does Choice really mean? Who gets to choose? How does the language shape and influence our thoughts on reproductive decisions? Join us for a soapbox forum and discussion on choice as it relates to sex education, how the issue is framed in media, and the predominant public discourse. RSVP required. This program is in partnership with the Jane Addams Hull-House.
Start: 1:20 pm
A Road Scholar Program by Rick Pickren
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Join us for a lecture by Elizabeth Alexander, who was selected to compose and deliver a poem at the inauguration of President Barack Obama at the United States Capitol on January 20, 2009. Alexander , one of the most vital poets of her generation, is currently a professor of African-American Studies at Yale University as well as incoming chair of that department. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, please RSVP to gwsinfo@uic.edu. For more information, call 312.413.7629. More about Elizabeth Alexander Start: 5:30 pm
A Road Scholar Program by Ron Keller
Using clips from a variety of motion pictures throughout the twentieth century, Ron Keller demonstrates how the lens of popular culture shapes public perceptions of history. He also shows how that history does and does not mirror the changing perspective of one of America's greatest icons, Abraham Lincoln. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
***This is a year-long course beginning in September, open only to selected applicants. Applications for next year's class will be available on this website beginning in June 2009.*** The Odyssey Project is a college-level course in philosophy, literature, art history, and history for men and women living below 150% of the poverty level. Its anchor program is the first-year course, which is offered in partnership with Bard College and for which students may receive six units of college credit. Faculty members are largely from first-rate universities such as University of Chicago, the School of the Art Institute, and DePaul University. Tuition is free, and the Illinois Humanities Council provides free childcare, free books, and transportation. The six units of credit are fully transferable to other colleges and universities.
This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start: 7:00 pm
Nedda Simon, Chair of the Illinois Theatre Conservatory and local radio host, will offer a poetry reading followed by a performance from tenor, Jerry Hadley.
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