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		May Skydivers and Digital Photo Installation – Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception Arts When: Friday, May 8 from 5PM-7PM Where: Illini Union Art Gallery Featuring the photography of Hector Mandel & Mark Schnitzer, University of Illinois students. On display through August 24. :: June :: July :: August Illini Union Quad Day Sponsored by the Illini Union and the Office of Student Programs & Activites When: Sunday, August 23 from 12-4PM Where: The Quad Make sure you stop by the Illini Union Board booth on Quad Day to get a free multi-subject, college ruled Notebook along with info on upcoming programs and great giveaways for new students! Quad Day Cinema (TBA) When: Sunday, August 23 starting at dusk (9PM) Where: The Quad (Foellinger Forecourt) Free Event for Students! TBA Poster Sale Finance When: Mon, August 24 – Fri, August 28 & Mon, August 31 – Fri, September 4 10AM-5PM Where: Illini Union Illini Room C Need to decorate your residence hall or apartment? Come to the Poster Sale and buy some awesome wall decorations to shape up those boring white walls. See you there! “An Artistic Life” Phyllis Rash Hughes Art Exhibit - Art Gallery Opening Reception Arts When: Friday, August 28 5-7PM Where: Illini Union Art Gallery An opening reception featuring the art work of Phyllis Rash Hughes. Refreshments provided by the Illini Union Board. Illinites: LMAO All Nite Long Illinites Co-Sponsored with the InterFraternity Council When: Friday, August 28 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Event for Students! Featuring: The Second City Touring Comedy Troupe & Comedian Sabrina Jalees Illinites is a late night program featuring free entertainment, free activities and free food for student participants. Websites: The Second City / Sabrina Jalees IUB Homecoming Fashion Show Auditions Traditional Programs When: Monday, August 31 – Wednesday, September 2 starting at 5PM each day Where: Illini Union Room 314 The IUB Homecoming Fashion Show is looking for models of all sizes, ethnicities and gender. Models must be currently enrolled U of I students (enrollment will be verified). Ladies should bring heels. Gentlemen should wear shoes, no sandals. Models will be expected to attend rehearsals multiple nights a week (Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday) during the first 6 weeks weeks of the Fall semester. Previous runway experience is preferred but not required. IUB Homecoming Fashion Show will be held on Friday, October 9 at Foellinger Auditorium starting at 9pm. Applications will be available in the IUB Office (227 Illini Union) at the beginning of the Fall semester. :: September IUB Fall Musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Cast Auditions Musicals When: Monday, September 7 – Wednesday, September 9 starting at 5PM each day Where: Illini Union Ballroom (2^nd Floor North) Cast Audition information will be available at the beginning of the Fall semester in the Illini Union Board Office (227 Illini Union). Those interested in auditioning should be familiar with the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical version of the classic tale. Illini Union Board Info & Interest Night Development When: Tuesday, September 8 TBA Where: Anniversary Plaza (The Quad) Interested in getting involved or learning more about IUB? Come to Info Night to meet IUB members and also learn more about the largest programming organization on campus. Jypsi - Concert Weekend Entertainment When: Thursday, September 10 9PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Cost: TBA Website: MySpace Alvin Lau Slam Poetry Cultural Programs When: Thursday, September 17 TBA Where: TBA Cost: TBA Illinites: Hollywood to Bollywood Illinites Co-Sponsored with the Indian Student Association and Indian Graduate Student Association When: Friday, September 18 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Event for Students! Featuring: A culturally themed evening mixing American Hollywood culture with Indian Bollywood culture. Illinites is a late night program featuring free entertainment, free activities and free food for student participants. Jeffrey Ma Lecture – The real character behind the film “21” Enriching Programs When: Wednesday, September 23 7PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms Free Event for Students! Featuring: Jeffrey Ma speaking on, “Playing the Hand You’re Dealt With: The Man Behind “21” (film) on Finding the Path to your Future.” LGBT Welcome Back Event Progressive Programs When: Thursday, September 24 starting at 9:30PM Where: Illini Union Rec Room Culture Shock Cultural Programs When: Saturday, September 26 TBA Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms Free Event For Students! Featuring: A fusion of cultures from around the world through performances, free authentic cultural foods and cultural displays. :: October Les Barta Art Exhibit - Art Gallery Opening Reception Arts When: Friday, October 2 5-7PM Where: Illini Union Art Gallery An opening reception featuring the art work of Les Barta. Refreshments provided by the Illini Union Board. Illinites: Get Fit! Illinites Co-Sponsored with Student Alumni Ambassadors When: Friday, October 2 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Event for Students! Featuring: A fun and entertaining night themed around fitness and holistic wellness. Illinites is a late night program featuring free entertainment, free activities and free food for student participants. IUB African American Homecoming Pageant Traditional Programs When: Thursday, October 8 starting at 7PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms Cost: TBA Featuring: A Homecoming Pageant to determine who will be the next Mr. & Ms. U of I. IUB Homecoming Fashion Show Traditional Programs When: Friday, October 9 starting at 9PM Where: Foellinger Auditorium Cost: TBA Featuring: As part of the Homecoming tradition, this event will feature student models and performers showcasing the latest fashion trends set to a blazing soundtrack. IUB African American Homecoming Step Show Traditional Programs When: Saturday, October 10 starting at 5:30PM Where: Foellinger Auditorium Cost: TBA Featuring: As part of the African-American Homecoming tradition, this event will showcase step performances from Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities from around the region. IUB African American Homecoming Party Traditional Programs When: Saturday, October 10 starting at 11PM Where: Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) Cost: TBA Lecture – TBA Enriching Programs Progressive Programs When: Tuesday, October 13 8PM Where: Illini Union Ballroom Free Event for Students! Featuring: TBA Hasan Minhaj Comedy Show Weekend Entertainment When: Thursday, October 15 9PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Cost: TBA Website: Hasan Minhaj Website Illinites: I Know What You Did Last Illinites! Illinites When: Friday, October 23 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Event for Students! Featuring: A fun and thrilling night themed around Halloween and haunted happenings…featuring “Spirit Talk” with Chris Fleming, from Biography Channel’s “Dead Famous.” Illinites is a late night program featuring free entertainment, free activities and free food for student participants. Website: Unknown Magazine Homegrown Talent Show Arts When: Friday, October 30 TBA Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms TBA :: November The Illini Union Board Welcomes Delegates from the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region 9 Conference! Illinites: Welcome to the Carnival! Illinites When: Friday, November 6 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Event for Students! Featuring: A fun and thrilling night themed around the carnival…featuring the amazing talents of Justin Kredible – like a magician, but cooler! Illinites is a late night program featuring free entertainment, free activities and free food for student participants. Website: Unknown Magazine Roy Wood Jr. Comedy Show Weekend Entertainment When: Thursday, November 12 9PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Cost: TBA Website: Roy Wood Jr Website IUB Fall Musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Musicals When: Saturday, November 14 at 2pm & 7:30pm, Sunday, November 15 2pm Where: Foellinger Auditorium Cost: $11 students with I-Card, $13 public :: December IUBazaar and Winter Craft Fair Arts When: Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3 10AM-5PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms and South Lounge Admission is FREE to the IUBazaar! :: Completed 2009 Programs January Poster Sale Finance When: Tuesday, January 20 - Friday, January 23 open from 9AM – 5PM Where: Illini Union Illini Room C Decorate your room with the perfect posters – shop at the IUB Poster Sale during the first two weeks of class. “Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist” - Film Presented with Illini Union Winter WOW (Week of Welcome) When: Thursday, January 22 at 7PM Where: Illini Union Ballroom (2^nd Floor North) Synopsis: Nick (Michael Cera) frequents New York's indie rock scene nursing a broken heart and a vague ability to play the bass. Norah (Kat Dennings) is questioning pretty much all of her assumptions about the world. Though they have nothing in common except for their taste in music, their chance encounter leads to an all-night quest to find a legendary band's secret show and ends up becoming the first date in a romance that could change both their lives. (Fandango.com) MLK Event - Students and Community Engagement: Fulfilling Dr. King’s Vision Presented with the MLK Jr. Planning Committee When: Thursday, January 22 at 7PM Where: Illini Union Illini Room A Featuring: Student panel discussion on local community outreach and engagement. The I’s of India – Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception Arts When: Friday, January 23 from 5PM – 7PM Where: Illini Union Art Gallery Featuring the work of University of Illinois Indian-American students. On display through February 23. ILLINITES: Broadcasting You! Illinites When: Friday, January 23 from 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Entertainment! Free Activities! Free Food! Featuring: Battle of the Rock Bands (Xbox 360), Open Mic Night, Make Your Own CD in the Party Booth, Make Your Own Music Video, Open Video Game Play, 50 Cent Sbarro Pizza Slices and Warm Up with our Free Toasty Treats. So get off your coach and come broadcast yourself at Illinites – where you’re the star! Richie Holliday Comedy Show Weekend Entertainment Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union Courtyard Café Presented with Illini Union Winter WOW (Week of Welcome) When: Saturday, January 24 at 9PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Free Show featuring student opening performer. Watch: MySpace IUB Info Night Development When: Tuesday, January 27 from 6-10PM Where: Anniversary Plaza on the Quad Interested in joining the largest student programming board on campus? Find out how by visiting the Illini Union Board Info Night booth at the Ice Skating on the Quad event. Hot Chocolate provided by the IUB. Can’t make it to the Info Night? Check out the Illini Union Board booth at Activity Day on Tuesday, August 27 from 11AM-4PM in the Illini Union Illini Rooms. See you there! :: February “West Side Story” Musical Auditions Musicals When: Sunday, February 8 – Tuesday, February 10. See schedule in the Illini Union Board Office (227 Illini Union) for details. Sign for up auditions today! Callbacks (by invitation) will be held Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12. Where: Illini Union Ballroom (2^nd Floor North) Synopsis: Set in Manhattan's West Side/Hell's Kitchen in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between two teenage gangs of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The young protagonist, Tony, who belongs to the White gang, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Puerto Rican gang. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater. (Synopsis from Wikipedia) Website: For more information on auditions, go to: http://www.iubmusicals.com/IUB_Musicals/Home/Home.html Illini Union 68^th Birthday Celebration Traditional Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union Courtyard Café When: Monday, February 9 11AM-1PM (Free Birthday Cake and Live Music) and at 8pm Free Comedy Night featuring DeBono and Spicy Clamato. Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Featuring: A celebration commemorating the 68^th anniversary of the Illini Union at the University of Illinois! PostSecret Lecture with Frank Warren Enriching Programs Co-Sponsored with Hillel & University Housing When: Tuesday, February 10 7:30PM Where: Foellinger Auditorium Featuring: Frank Warren, founder of PostSecret. This event will also feature a book signing after the lecture. Doors Open at 6:45PM. Free Tickets available (one per person) at the Cohen Center (5^th & John) or at the IUB Office (227 Illini Union). “Fired Up” Advanced Film Screening When: Wednesday, February 11 7:00PM Where: Beverly Carmike Cinemas (on Meijer Drive in Champaign) Tickets: COMING SOON - Available free for U of I students at the Illini Union Board Office (227 Illini Union) Synopsis: Two high-school football stars (Nicholas D'Agosto, Eric Christian Olsen) enroll in cheerleading camp so they can practice their playbook on pretty girls. (fandango.com) Trailer: YouTube Meg Allison Concert Weekend Entertainment When: Thursday, February 12 9PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Cost: Free! Featuring: Meg Allison, finalist on Nashville Star along with opening performer along with Spellbound. ILLINITES: The Final Frontier Illinites Co-Sponsored with Engineering Open House, the Illini Union Rec Room, Astronomical Society at the University of Illinois, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Branch When: Friday, February 20 from 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Entertainment! Free Activities! Free Food! Featuring: Space Laser Tag Indoor Arena, Oxygen Bar, Funny Space-Themed Photos, Make Your Own Mission Patch, Psychic & Astrology Readings, Outdoor Telescope Viewing & Star Gazing Party, Flight Simulator, Free Astronaut Ice Cream, Cosmic Bowling discounted for $3 per person per game (plus $1 shoe rental), 50 cent Sbarro Pizza Slices and other Out of this World entertainment and food! Late Night Sex In The Union Pt. II: Sex, Media & Self Image Cultural Programs When: Thursday, February 26 9PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms Featuring: Free event featuring “Buffie The Body” as well as a panel of sexual health experts to discuss sex, media and self image. Once Seen: Select Paintings from Andrew Holt and Christine S. Don Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception Arts When: Friday, February 27 from 5PM – 7PM Where: Illini Union Art Gallery Featuring the work of University of Illinois students. On display through March 30. Student Stand-Up Comedy Showcase Weekend Entertainment When: Friday, February 27 9PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Featuring: U of I student stand-up comics Prashanth Venkataramanujam and Eric Siegel. Hosted by Adam Grabowski. “A Song for Coretta” – Closing Ceremonies for Black History Month Cultural Programs Co-Sponsored with the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, Central Black Student Union and Expressions Theatre Troupe When: Saturday, February 28 4PM Where: Illini Union Ballroom Featuring: “A Song for Coretta” presented by the Expressions Theatre Troupe. :: March Power of the Mic: Hip Hop Generations Event Cultural Programs When: Thursday, March 5 9PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Cost: $3 students w/ I-Card, $5 public Featuring: Performers following the evolution of hip hop and R&B through dance, song and poetry. Allah Made Me Funny – The Movie Cultural Programs Co-Sponsored with Muslim Students Association and Interfaith In Action When: Friday, March 6 7PM Where: Greg Hall Auditorium Featuring: This landmark concert film follows three acclaimed comedians on stage and off as they lift the veil to reveal the humorous truth of what it's really like to be Muslim in America. Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, and Preacher Moss poke fun at themselves, their communities, government, human nature and the tricky predicament of living in post-9/11 America. Featuring music of rising indie scene artists, Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert is rollicking good fun and gives people of all cultural backgrounds an opportunity to laugh hard, drop their guard and open their minds. Savage Love LIVE! with Dan Savage Enriching Programs Co-Sponsored with the LGBT Resource Center When: Monday, March 9 8PM Where: Illini Rooms A&B Featuring: Dan Savage is a cultural force with his frank, funny advice on sex and relationships. He creates a safe space for all audiences to honestly discuss “taboo” topics. The capacity for this room will be limited to 550 people. “Life’s A Drag” - IUB Drag Show Progressive Programs When: Thursday, March 12 7PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms Cost: $5 U of I Students, $7 General Admission Featuring: High Energy drag queens with entertaining performances designed to challenge your stereotypes of gender. Don’t forget to bring money for tips! University of Illinois Founder’s Day Event Traditional Programs When: Friday, March 13 11AM-1PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Featuring: Birthday Cake will be served to the first 400 guests that have orange and blue gear or “Illini” apparel/merchandise. Show your spirit – bring some Illini to the table to get some cake! Additionally, the Courtyard Café will be showing Games 4 & 5 of Big Ten Tournament on the big screen. "Unlocking the Artificial Borders in Global Relations: A Discourse on Building Cross-Cultural Relationships Through Understanding" Enriching Programs Co-Sponsored with International Education Week When: Friday, March 13, 2009 4 pm Where: Levis Faculty Center Featuring: A keynote address by Professor Rudy Mattai from SUNY- College at Buffalo Website: http://www.ilint.uiuc.edu/iew/mattai.php ILLINITES: Nightmare on Green Street Illinites Co-Sponsored with InterFraternity Council and Illini Glowsticking Club When: Friday, March 13 from 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Entertainment! Free Activities! Free Food! Featuring: The awesomely classic epic battle of “Freddy vs. Jason” Film Screening (with a wicked costume contest and also a chance to choose your favorite villain), Pyrotechniq Fire Performers, Life-Size CLUE board game, Performance by the Illini Glowsticking Club and Live Music Performances by “Oceans” and “Maserati.” Battle of the Bands Tryouts Arts When: Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17 Where: Illini Union Illini Room C (Monday) and Illini Room B (Tuesday) Interested in trying out? Contact Melissa (mgold2@illinois.edu). Show date will be on Friday, April 24 during Illinites. :: April Why Don’t I Get Married? Cultural Programs When: Wednesday, April 1 7:30PM Where: Illini Union Colonial Room Featuring: A Panel discussion about Non-Traditional Marriages including Polygamy, Arranged Marriages, Gay Marriage and those who Don’t Believe in Marriage. “Identity” Show – Paul Gamo and Jordan McGirk – Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception Arts When: Friday, April 3 from 5PM – 7PM Where: Illini Union Art Gallery Featuring the work of University of Illinois students. On display through May 4. Come Capoeira! Cultural Programs When: Tuesday, April 14 7PM Where: Illini Union Ballroom Featuring: Instruction in the basic martial art of Brazilian dance fighting. “Drifting On A Memory…” Moms Weekend Stepper Set (Dance) Traditional Programs Presented with Mom’s Weekend 2009 Co-Sponsored with Colleges Against Cancer, La Casa Cultural Latina, Asian American Cultural Center and Women’s Resources Center When: Friday, April 17 8PM Where: Illini Union Ballroom Cost: Tickets are $4 for the first two tickets (Student + Parent discount) and $6 for each additional ticket – bring the whole family! Featuring: Student poetry, vocal, band and ensemble performances along with a live DJ for Moms to sit and relax or to get up and dance.  Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets On Sale starting March 20 in the Illini Union Ticket Central and Assembly Hall Box Offices. Make sure your student buys them soon before they are sold out! Moms Day Craft Fair Arts Presented with Mom’s Weekend 2009 When: Saturday, April 18 from 10AM-5PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms, Courtyard Café, South Lounge, Ballroom & Pine Lounge Featuring: Over 100 Vendors featuring excellent gifts and Illini paraphernalia as well as crafts and merchandise for our thousands of shoppers over Moms Weekend! A Mothers Love Cultural Programs Presented with Mom’s Weekend 2009 When: Saturday, April 18 2-5PM Where: Illini Union Room 314 Cost: Attendees must pre-register. Registration will begin on Monday, March 30 in the IUB Office (227 Illini Union). Registration is $10 per person. Featuring: Registration includes a 10-minute professional massage, light refreshments and entertainment. “West Side Story” the Musical Musicals Presented with Mom’s Weekend 2009 When: Friday, April 17 at 7PM and Saturday, April 18 at 2PM and 7PM Where: Assembly Hall Cost: Section A - $15 (w/ I-Card), $18 (general admission); Section B - $13 (w/ I-Card), $16 (general admission); Section C - $11 (w/ I-Card), $14 (general admission). Tickets on sale NOW through Ticket Central in the Illini Union and Assembly Hall Box Offices. Synopsis: Set in Manhattan's West Side/Hell's Kitchen in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between two teenage gangs of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The young protagonist, Tony, who belongs to the White gang, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Puerto Rican gang. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theater. (Synopsis from Wikipedia) EARTH WEEK: Chad Dunn Recycled Rhythms Concert Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: Monday, April 20 12PM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Free Event for Students! EARTH WEEK: Sustainable Business Practices Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: Monday, April 20 4:30PM Where: University YMCA Murphy Lounge Free Event for Students! EARTH WEEK: “The 11^th Hour” Documentary Film Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: Monday, April 20 7PM Where: Illini Union Pine Lounge Free Event for Students! Magdalen Hsu-Li: “Smashing the Ceiling Concert” and “Identity Lecture” Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Women’s Resources Center When: Monday, April 20 7PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms A&B Free Event for Students! Featuring: Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, painter & cultural activist – Magdalen Hsu-Li. Website EARTH WEEK: (Water) Drinking Contest Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: Tuesday, April 21 11AM-2PM Where: Illini Union Anniversary Plaza (the Quad) Free Event for Students! EARTH WEEK: “Thirst” Documentary Film Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: Tuesday, April 21 7PM Where: Illini Union Pine Lounge Free Event for Students! The Real World: Brooklyn - An Evening with JD & Katelynn Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the LGBT Resource Center When: Tuesday, April 21 7PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms Cost: $3 students with I-Card, $4 public Featuring: An Evening with Katelynn Cusanelli and JD Ordonez of MTV's Real World: Brooklyn. Katelynn was the first cast member to be openly transgendered and discussed her experiences throughout this season with other cast members while also volunteering at a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in NY. JD, hailing from Miami, left his world of training dolphins to join the Real World cast in Brooklyn where he also participated in many activities at the LGBT Community Center along with fellow cast mate Katelynn, while also opening up with this season’s cast about growing up in a single-parent home and putting himself through college. EARTH WEEK: Go Green! RSO Fair Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: EARTH DAY - Wednesday, April 22 10AM-4PM Where: Illini Union Anniversary Plaza (the Quad) Free Event for Students! Free Giveaways! EARTH WEEK: Campus Vegetarian Society Potluck Dinner Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: EARTH DAY - Wednesday, April 22 7PM Where: University YMCA EARTH WEEK: “Wall-E” Outdoor Film Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: EARTH DAY - Wednesday, April 22 Dusk In the event of inclement weather, this film will be shown in the Illini Union Ballroom at 9PM. Where: The Quad Free Event for Students! EARTH WEEK: Illini 4000 Bike Tune-Up Workshop Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: Thursday, April 23 3PM-5PM Where: Allen Hall Free Event for Students! EARTH WEEK: “Twinkie Deconstructed” by Steve Ettlinger Progressive Programs Co-Sponsored with the Illini Union, Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) and College of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) When: Thursday, April 23 7PM Where: University YMCA Murphy Lounge Free Event for Students! To Be or Not To Be Greek Cultural Programs When: Thursday, April 23 7:30PM Where: Illini Union Illini Room A Featuring: A student forum with representatives from various Greek organizations, including: Social, Professional, Religious, and Cultural.  A Walk Down Memory ILLINITES Illinites Co-Sponsored with Panhellenic Association When: Friday, April 24 from 9PM-1AM Where: Illini Union Free Entertainment! Free Activities! Free Food! Featuring: Comedian Johnny Cardinale, 90s Trivia Game Show, Four Square, Double Dutch Jumprope Contest, 90s Music Videos, Battle of the Bands, Giant Twister Tournament, Giant Inflatable Games, 90s Giveaways, Rad Snacks: Hot Dogs, Nachos & Kool-Aid Battle of the Bands Arts When: Friday, April 24 from 8PM-12AM Where: Illini Union Courtyard Café Free Admission! Featuring U of I student bands. The winner will receive a $500 Cash Prize. Audience members could win an iPod Shuffle! The Night Carnival Cultural Programs Co-Sponsored with Taiwanese Student Association, SORF and Student Cultural Programming Fee When: Saturday, April 25 7PM Where: Anniversary Plaza (The Quad) Featuring: Student Performers and Food! An Evening with Mark Zupan “Murderball: Smashing Stereotypes One Hit at a Time” Lecture Progressive Programs When: Wednesday, April 29 7PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms B&C Free Event for Students! Featuring: Mark Zupan, from the featured documentary “Murderball,” a wheelchair rugby player. Local H Concert Weekend Entertainment When: Thursday, April 30 8:30PM Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms Cost: FREE! Featuring: Rock Concert featuring the 2008 Chicago Band of the Year! Capacity is limited to the first 800 students. ::
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