MSC: Multicultural Student Center

Calendar

The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) serves as a focal point for the dissemination of cultural activities, events, and meetings on campus and in the Greater Madison Community. Below you will find a list of scheduled events, activities, and meetings for the month. For more information about these activities, please contact the individual/organization hosting the event.

If you are planning an event or meeting that you would like Multicultural Student Center to advertise on its calendar/list serve, please e-mail Suzi Pyawasay at Ana Baez.


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Support Services (Academic Year)

Many academic services hold outreach office hours at the Multicultural Student Center. All outreach hours are held in the MSC Lounge unless otherwise indicated.

Writing Center Instruction
Melissa Tedrowe, matedrowe@wisc.edu

AAP Writing Instruction
Larry Edgerton, lgedgert@wisc.edu

Education Walk-In Advising
Rene Munguia, rmunguia@education.wisc.edu

Mondays
Writing Center Instruction
6:30-9:30pm

Tuesdays
Writing Center Instruction
6:30-9:30pm

Wednesdays
Writing Center Instruction
6:30-9:30pm

Thursdays
Writing Center Instruction
6:30-9:30pm

Academic Advancement Program
Writing Instruction
1:00-4:00pm

Education Walk-In Advising
2:30-4:30pm




Wednesday, April 1st

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Nacho Average Wednesday

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Gia Mason, gmason@odos.wisc.edu or Suzi Pyawasay, smpyawasay@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  msc.wisc.edu
Description
Come enjoy some Nachoes at the MSC Lounge and learn about campus resources.

5:30pm - 7:00pm

SLP Training Session

SLP

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Stephanie Gilski, gilski@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Interactive meetings for commitee chairs and general members.

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wunk Sheek General Member Meeting

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave (2nd Fl., Next to Brother
Contact:  Heather Heuer, hmackenzie@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Inform members of events and how they can be involved. Receive feedback on ideas for events. Also, share with each other any other information like volunteer opportunities on and off campus, job opportunities, etc. Includes free food and drink. OPEN TO ALL, so bring a friend or roommate. This is also a safe space to talk about issues relating to Native American race, ethnicity, identity and culture. Come and check out our cultural resources center too.

8:00pm - 10:00pm

ISA General Body Meeting

ISA

Location:  TITU
Contact:  Jess Vallapurack, vallapuracka@wisc.edu
Website:  http://isa.rso.wisc.edu/index.html
Description
General Body Meeting

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Student SEED Facilitator Workshop

OED

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Rodney Horikawa, (608)263-45369, ryhorikawa@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Training workshop for current SEED facilitators.

8:00pm - 9:00pm

"Go Back to Where you Camde From" Brainstorming Session

AASU

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Vora Savengseuksa, vsavengseuks@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
AASU will be molding a brainstorming sesion for interested performers in their late April show"Go back to where you came from."


Thursday, April 2nd

5:00pm - 7:15pm

Queer Emerging Leaders Program

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Marissa Lucchesi, (608)263-0365,mlucchesi@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Workshop.

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Sensory Gallery Discussion

SLP - Social Justice Commitee

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Ashley Lee, aklee3@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Students will be discussing images and beliefs tied to images including racism, sexism and classism.

2:45pm - 4:15pm

Student SEED

OED

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Marissa Lucchesi, (608)263-0365, mlucchesi@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Credit Seminar.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wunk Sheek Drum Practice

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave. ( 2nd Fl, next to Brothers Bar)
Contact:  Tim Annis, annis@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
All levels of experiences desired for drum and singing, men and women. Come, learn and have fun in a laid back environment with some laid back people. The drum performs at many cultural events throughout the year which is completely voluntary, but definitely worth your time to be a part of a traditional centerpiece of Native American cultural, need not to be native. Free and open to ALL!

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Hip Hop Acadmey Planning Session - Fall Series

OMAI

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Willie Ney, (608)890-1055, wney@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
No description provided.

3:00pm - 4:30pm

MSC Award Selection Committee

MSC

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Gia Mason, (608)262-4503, gmason@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  www.msc.wisc.edu
Description
Advisory board members will review award applications.

6:00pm - 8:00pm

MANRRS-CALS: General Body Meeting

MANRRS-CALS

Location:  Room 340, Steenbock library
Contact:  hagge@wisc.edu
Website:  http://manrrscals.wordpress.com/
Description
Are you interested in being a part of a diverse community? Is your major related to scientific field? If so, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) is the right fit for you. This student organization offers a place to build friendships and network with students from all ethnic and social backgrounds as you prepare for successful careers. MANRRS-CALS can also provide opportunities for one-on-one communication with leaders in the agriculture industry, crucial when seeking internships and jobs. To learn more about MANRRS-CALS, visit http://manrrscals.wordpress.com/ or contact Lucinda Hagge (hagge@wisc.edu).

The next MANRRS-CALS MEETING is APRIL 2, 2009 at 6 pm in ROOM 340 of STEENBOCK LIBRARY. Sign up to attend the next MANRRS-CALS meeting and earn a chance at a $5 STARBUCKS GIFT CARDS. To get a gift card, send an e-mail to manrrs.cals@gmail.com right now and attend then come to the meeting. All are s welcome - come to the meeting on APRIL 2, join MANRRS-CALS and build future success!


Sunday, April 5th

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wunk Sheek Drum Practice

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave. ( 2nd Fl, next to Brothers Bar)
Contact:  Tim Annis, annis@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
All levels of experiences desired for drum and singing, men and women. Come, learn and have fun in a laid back environment with some laid back people. The drum performs at many cultural events throughout the year which is completely voluntary, but definitely worth your time to be a part of a traditional centerpiece of Native American cultural, need not to be native. Free and open to ALL!

3:00pm - 5:00pm

ASA General Body Meeting

ASA

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Tiffany Jones, tnjones@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting.

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Project 40/40 Intern Meeting

Project 40/40

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Katie Olund, olund@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting.


Monday, April 6th

5:00pm - 8:00pm

MCOR Performance Auditions

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Gia Mason, (608)265-2873, gmason@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  msc.wisc.edu
Description
Interested multicultural groups will audition to perform in 2009 MCOR cultural showcase.

6:00pm - 10:00pm

AAIV Executive Team Meeting

ACF

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  La Thao, lthao3@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Weekly Meeting.

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Global Dialogue: Environmental Racism"Who is Expendable and at What Cost?

ISS, MSC, WUD

Location:  Upper Gulle, Carson Gulley Commons, 1515 Tripp Circle
Contact:  Raluca Sima, sima@wisc.edu
Website:  http://global.wisc.edu/dialogue
Description
Join our panel of students, professors, and community organizers and learn about environmental justice and how it affects communities around the globe. Follow the panel American and international students will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on these issues. FREE dinner will be served!

Come prepared to discuss, debate and wrestle with this compelling and pertinent issue.


Tuesday, April 7th

5:00pm - 8:00pm

MCOR Performance Auditions

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Gia Mason, (608)265-2873, gmason@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  msc.wisc.edu
Description
Interested multicultural groups will audition to perform in 2009 MCOR cultural showcase.


Wednesday, April 8th

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wunk Sheek General Member Meeting

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave (2nd Fl., Next to Brother
Contact:  Heather Heuer, hmackenzie@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Inform members of events and how they can be involved. Receive feedback on ideas for events. Also, share with each other any other information like volunteer opportunities on and off campus, job opportunities, etc. Includes free food and drink. OPEN TO ALL, so bring a friend or roommate. This is also a safe space to talk about issues relating to Native American race, ethnicity, identity and culture. Come and check out our cultural resources center too.

7:00pm - 8:00pm

BRIDGE Easter Celebration

BRIDGE

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  May Lee Moua-Vue, bridge@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  www.iss.wisc.edu/bridge
Description
Easter celebration with easter egg dying and hunt.

5:30pm - 7:00pm

SLP Training Session

SLP

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Stephanie Gilski, gilski@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Interactive meetings for commitee chairs and general members.


Thursday, April 9th

5:00pm - 7:15pm

Queer Emerging Leaders Program

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Marissa Lucchesi, (608)263-0365,mlucchesi@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Workshop.

6:00pm - 10:30pm

SLG Turns 19

Sigma Lambda Gamma Nat

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Ana Baez, acbaez@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
SLG is celebrating their national founding date.

2:45pm - 4:15pm

Student SEED

OED

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Marissa Lucchesi, (608)263-0365, mlucchesi@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Credit Seminar.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wunk Sheek Drum Practice

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave. ( 2nd Fl, next to Brothers Bar)
Contact:  Tim Annis, annis@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
All levels of experiences desired for drum and singing, men and women. Come, learn and have fun in a laid back environment with some laid back people. The drum performs at many cultural events throughout the year which is completely voluntary, but definitely worth your time to be a part of a traditional centerpiece of Native American cultural, need not to be native. Free and open to ALL!

4:20pm - 5:45pm

ISS Undergraduate Initiative Forum

ISS

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Laurie Cox, (608)262-2044, lcox@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
No description provided.


Friday, April 10th

5:00pm - 8:00pm

MCOR Performance Auditions

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Gia Mason, (608)265-2873, gmason@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  msc.wisc.edu
Description
Interested multicultural groups will audition to perform in 2009 MCOR cultural showcase.

6:00pm - 7:30pm

HASA Volunteering Committee

HASA

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Jerry Chang, jtchang@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting about volunteering opportunities.

7:30pm - 12:30am

Palestine

Justice for Palestine

Location:  UW-Madison Campus
Contact:  N/A
Website:  N/A
Description
This event will celebrate the life and works of Mahmoud Dariwsh, the national poet of the Palestinians.

8:00pm - 10:00pm

India Night 2009

ISA

Location:  Wisconsin Union Theater
Contact:  N/A
Website:  N/A
Description
India Night is an annual cultural show on campus. It is meant to raise awareness of Indian culture.


Saturday, April 11th

12 - 4pm

Queer People of Color Summit

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  MSC Satellite
Contact:  Eric Trekell• LGBT Campus Center • 608.265.2480
Website:  n/a
Description
Come celebrate the intersections
of identities with a screening of the award-winning documentary, Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen


Sunday, April 12th

3:00pm - 5:00pm

ASA General Body Meeting

ASA

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Tiffany Jones, tnjones@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wunk Sheek Drum Practice

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave. ( 2nd Fl, next to Brothers Bar)
Contact:  Tim Annis, annis@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
All levels of experiences desired for drum and singing, men and women. Come, learn and have fun in a laid back environment with some laid back people. The drum performs at many cultural events throughout the year which is completely voluntary, but definitely worth your time to be a part of a traditional centerpiece of Native American cultural, need not to be native. Free and open to ALL!

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Project 40/40 Intern Meeting

Project 40/40

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Katie Olund, olund@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting


Monday, April 13th

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Puerto Rican Heritage Month Movie Night & Potluck

Union Puertorriquena

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Beny Perez-Reyes, perezreyes@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Social & Movie Night

6:00pm - 10:00pm

AAIV Executive Team Meeting

ACF

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  La Thao, lthao3@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Weekly Meeting.


Tuesday, April 14th

11:30am

Die-ing for Justice

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  Bascom Hill,
Contact:  Eric Trekell• LGBT Campus Center • 608.265.2480
Website:  n/a
Description
The Queer Student Alliance
is putting on a“Die-In”
where students will lie down on
Bascom Hill. Their silence will
echo the silence of those whose
voices have been taken away by
violence against LGBT communitiese.
For more information or
to participate contact QueerStudentAlliance@
gmail.com


Wednesday, April 15th

5:30pm - 7:00pm

SLP Training Session

SLP

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Stephanie Gilski, gilski@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Interactive meetings for commitee chairs and general members.

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wunk Sheek General Member Meeting

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave (2nd Fl., Next to Brother
Contact:  Heather Heuer, hmackenzie@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Inform members of events and how they can be involved. Receive feedback on ideas for events. Also, share with each other any other information like volunteer opportunities on and off campus, job opportunities, etc. Includes free food and drink. OPEN TO ALL, so bring a friend or roommate. This is also a safe space to talk about issues relating to Native American race, ethnicity, identity and culture. Come and check out our cultural resources center too.


Thursday, April 16th

7:30pm

The Silent B: Bisexuality

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  TITU
Contact:  Eric Trekell• LGBT Campus Center • 608.265.2480
Website:  NA
Description
A fun faciliated discusion
about bisexual culture
and how the media portrays
bisexuality. Sponsored by the
LGBTCC.


Friday, April 17th

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Day of Silence

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  Meet at Library Mall
Contact:  Eric Trekell• LGBT Campus Center • 608.265.2480
Website:  na
Description
Join UW Allies at Library
Mall & march to the Capitol for
a Breaking of the Silence Rally
(5pm)!

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Community Organizing and Hip-Hop Encuentro

Women of the Scarred Earth

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Katrina Flores: kbflores@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Part of Hip-Hop as a movement week: an event to discuss how Hip-Hop can be used to build community in Madison.


Saturday, April 18th

5:30pm - 8:00pm

African Night 2009

ASA

Location:  Microbial Science Building
Contact:  N/A
Website:  N/A
Description
African Night will consist of a series of activities, ranging from dance, fashio, art, poetry, skits and an after party at UNOS pizza/


Sunday, April 19th

3:00pm - 5:00pm

ASA General Body Meeting

ASA

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Tiffany Jones, tnjones@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wunk Sheek Drum Practice

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave. ( 2nd Fl, next to Brothers Bar)
Contact:  Tim Annis, annis@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
All levels of experiences desired for drum and singing, men and women. Come, learn and have fun in a laid back environment with some laid back people. The drum performs at many cultural events throughout the year which is completely voluntary, but definitely worth your time to be a part of a traditional centerpiece of Native American cultural, need not to be native. Free and open to ALL!

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Project 40/40 Intern Meeting

Project 40/40

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Katie Olund, olund@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting.


Monday, April 20th

6:00pm - 10:00pm

AAIV Executive Team Meeting

ACF

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  La Thao, lthao3@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Weekly Meeting.


Wednesday, April 22nd

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Men of Color Institute

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Ryan Walker, rjwalker2@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
No description provided.

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wunk Sheek General Member Meeting

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave (2nd Fl., Next to Brother
Contact:  Heather Heuer, hmackenzie@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Inform members of events and how they can be involved. Receive feedback on ideas for events. Also, share with each other any other information like volunteer opportunities on and off campus, job opportunities, etc. Includes free food and drink. OPEN TO ALL, so bring a friend or roommate. This is also a safe space to talk about issues relating to Native American race, ethnicity, identity and culture. Come and check out our cultural resources center too.

5:30p - 7:00pm

MSC Focus Group

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  awade@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na


Thursday, April 23rd

5:00pm - 7:15pm

Queer Emerging Leaders Program

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Marissa Lucchesi, (608)263-0365,mlucchesi@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Workshop.

3:30pm - 9:00pm

Reach Appreciation Reception

International Reach - ISS

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Marilee Sushoreba, sushoreba@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  www.iss.wisc.edu/reach
Description
End of the year welcome banquet for International Reach volunteers.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wunk Sheek Drum Practice

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave. ( 2nd Fl, next to Brothers Bar)
Contact:  Tim Annis, annis@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
All levels of experiences desired for drum and singing, men and women. Come, learn and have fun in a laid back environment with some laid back people. The drum performs at many cultural events throughout the year which is completely voluntary, but definitely worth your time to be a part of a traditional centerpiece of Native American cultural, need not to be native. Free and opento ALL!

7:15pm - 8:30pm

RISE Focus group

Recruitment Initiative For Student Employees

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  Erin Canty: ecanty@ohr.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Rise members are generating ideas for 2009-2010 school year.

7:00pm - 8:00 pm

Ahead of Her Time: A Conversation with Ambassador Jean Wilkowski

Co-sponsored by the Division of International Studies, International Studies Major, the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies, and the African Studies Program.

Location:  260 Bascom Hall
Contact:  communication@international.wisc.edu
Website:  www.international.wisc.edu
Description
After earning her master’s degree in journalism, Wilkowski went into a career with the U.S. Foreign Service, where she developed an expertise in commercial affairs and helped negotiate the expansion of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, which led to the creation of the World Trade Organization. From1972–79,sheserved as the first woman ambassador to Zambia and helped change U.S. policy in southern Africa.

In later years, Wilkowski continued to serve the State Department through an assignment at the United Nations, helping to organize the U.S. policy position for a world conference on science and technology. Wilkowski has received six honorary degrees and published her autobiography,“Abroad for Her Country,” in April 2008.


Friday, April 24th

6:00pm - 7:30pm

HASA Volunteering Committee

HASA

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Jerry Chang, jtchang@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting about volunteering opportunities.

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Zeta Phi Beta Movie Night

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  dwashington@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Come out enjoy some snacks and watch a movie with the dovely women of Zeta Phi Beta.


Sunday, April 26th

3:00pm - 5:00pm

ASA General Body Meeting

ASA

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Tiffany Jones, tnjones@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Wunk Sheek Drum Practice

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave. ( 2nd Fl, next to Brothers Bar)
Contact:  Tim Annis, annis@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
All levels of experiences desired for drum and singing, men and women. Come, learn and have fun in a laid back environment with some laid back people. The drum performs at many cultural events throughout the year which is completely voluntary, but definitely worth your time to be a part of a traditional centerpiece of Native American cultural, need not to be native. Free and open to ALL!

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Project 40/40 Intern Meeting

Project 40/40

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  Katie Olund, olund@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Meeting

7:00pm

Hidden Voices: Untold Stories of Asian America

The University of Wisconsin Asian American Studies Program, Asian American Student Union, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association/ South Asian Law Student Association, and the Association for Asian American Graduate Students

Location:  Student Art Gallery TBD
Contact:  Asian American Studies Program staff at (608) 263-2976
Website:  Coming soon: http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/aasp/event and http://aaags.blogspot.com
Description
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Monday, April 27th

1:00p - 2:30pm

SJ Search Committee

MSC

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

3:00p - 4:30pm

SJ Presentation

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

6:30pm - 8:00pm

MSC House Meeting

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Gia Mason, (608)265-2873, gmason@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  msc.wisc.edu
Description
Meeting held to inform all MSC organizations of upcoming events and new policies.

6:00pm - 10:00pm

AAIV Executive Team Meeting

ACF

Location:  MSC Conference Room, Red Gym
Contact:  La Thao, lthao3@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Weekly Meeting.

Meet at LGBTCC at 4:30pm

Laser Drag

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  Ultrazone
Contact:  Eric Trekell• LGBT Campus Center • 608.265.2480
Website:  na
Description
Drag Queens and Kings
unite! For an evening of royal
debauchery at Ultrazone,
Madison’s only Laser tag
Arena. Dress in Drag and for
just $10 dollars you can enjoy
four full hours of laser tag fun.
Sponsored by the Ten Percent
Society, LGBTCC, UW Housing,
and Ultrazone.


Tuesday, April 28th

1:00pm - 2pm

SJ Search Committee

MSC

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

3:00p - 4:30p

SJ Presentations

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

7:00pm - 10:00pm

WBSU General Body Meeting

WBSU

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Cameron Thierry, thierry@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
General body meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Etiquette Reception

HOSA

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Ian Andrews, iandrews@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
An etiquette reception informing future health care providers how to act in a professional setting.


Wednesday, April 29th

1:00p - 2:30p

SJ Search Committee

MSC

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

3:00pm - 4:30pm

SJ Presentations

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

7:15pm - 9:15pm

Theater of the Oppressed: Dialogue Series

MCSC

Location:  MSC Lounge, Red Gym
Contact:  Cecilia E. Leon, celeon@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Facilitate dialogue and identity through theater.

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wunk Sheek General Member Meeting

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave (2nd Fl., Next to Brother
Contact:  Heather Heuer, hmackenzie@wisc.edu
Website:  N/A
Description
Inform members of events and how they can be involved. Receive feedback on ideas for events. Also, share with each other any other information like volunteer opportunities on and off campus, job opportunities, etc. Includes free food and drink. OPEN TO ALL, so bring a friend or roommate. This is also a safe space to talk about issues relating to Native American race, ethnicity, identity and culture. Come and check out our cultural resources center too.


Thursday, April 30th

1:00p - 2:30p

SJ Search Committee

MSC

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

3:00pm - 4:30pm

SJ Presentations

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

5:00pm

LGBT Graduation Reception

LGBT Campus Center

Location:  Memorial Union Main Lounge
Contact:  Eric T• LGBT Campus Center 608.265.2480
Website:  na
Description
Celebrate the success and
achievements of the LGBT
Graduating class of 2009. To
be recognized as a graduate, email
Eric Trekell at ewtrekell@
wisc.edu.

7:30pm

Go Back to Where You Came From

The University of Wisconsin Asian American Studies Program, Asian American Student Union, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association/ South Asian Law Student Association, and the Association for Asian American Graduate Students

Location:  Tripp Commons
Contact:  Asian American Studies Program staff at (608) 263-2976
Website:  Coming soon: http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/aasp/event and http://aaags.blogspot.com
Description
Come join students, staff, and faculty to re-imagine the statement“Go Back to Where You Came From” through visual and performing arts. Performers will highlight James Wakasa, one of the seven Japanese American internees murdered during World War II on US territory. The show will also address the issuesof internment, civil liberties,identity and the renegotiated concepts of “home” and belonging as they relate to minority groups today.


Friday, May 1st

1:00p - 2:30pm

SJ Search Committee

MSC

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

3:00p - 4:30p

SJ Presentation

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Candace Mcdowell: cmmcdowel@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na

4:00pm - 8:30pm

The Body of Evidence: Recovering the New/Forgotten

The University of Wisconsin Asian American Studies Program, Asian American Student Union, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association/ South Asian Law Student Association, and the Association for Asian American Graduate Students

Location:  2260 Law School Building
Contact:  Asian American Studies Program staff at (608) 263-2976
Website:  Coming soon: http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/aasp/event and http://aaags.blogspot.com
Description
Scholarship Day and DinnerADMISSION: RSVP to participate and reserve a FREE buffet dinner: http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course_detail.asp?course_key=24319<br />
4:00-5:45pm Panel Presentation

Moderator: Leslie Bow, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Speakers:
Victor Jew, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Kent Ono, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign

Elena Tajima Creef, Wellesley College

6:00pm Buffet Dinne(RSVP required)

6:30-8:00pm Keynote: Professor Sumi Cho, DePaul College of Law,“National Security and the Racial Sovereign: From Internment to Incarceration and Immigration”



DESCRIPTION: Come and listen to a panel discussion about the relevance of understanding the Japanese American Internment to U.S. civil liberties today. Discussants are experts in Asian American Studies and will examine the numerous and newly re-examined aspects of the Japanese American Internment along legal, cultural, gendered, and social dimensions. Panelists will exploresuch matters as the film images of Japanese Americans and other Asian American groups in the wake of the Internment. This discussion will also touch upon the gendered cultural dynamics that shape the portrayal of Japanese American women after World War II.


Saturday, May 2nd

9:00am - 4:30pm

La Mujer Latina 14th Annual Conference

La Mujer Latina

Location:  Pyle Center
Contact:  N/A
Website:  N/A
Description
The La Mujer Latina conference is meant to bring together Latinas in order to raise awareness about issues important to the Latina community. The conference is a two-day event with a keynote speaker, workshops, an a night of cultural entertainment. On Friday May 1st, the conference will kick-off with our Noche de Cultural, or cultural night.

3:00pm

Wisconsin Remembering James Wakasa

The University of Wisconsin Asian American Studies Program, Asian American Student Union, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association/ South Asian Law Student Association, and the Association for Asian American Graduate Students

Location:  Humanities Courtyard
Contact:  Asian American Studies Program staff at (608) 263-2976
Website:  Coming soon: http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/aasp/event and http://aaags.blogspot.com
Description
A memorial service for internment casualty and former University of Wisconsin student, James Wakasa. The service will honor and commemorate Mr. Wakasa’s life and acknowledge Wisconsin Asian Americans who had witnessed the internment and related events that resonate with this theme.


Sunday, May 3rd

3:00pm - 5:00pm

AHANA Executive Meeting

AHANA

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  saffold@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Planning meeting for next year.

3p - 5p

General Body Meeting African Student Association

African Student Association

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Tiffany Jones: tnjones@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
General Body Meeting


Monday, May 4th

6:00pm - 7:30pm

ACF Exec Team Meeting

Asian Christian Fellowship

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  La Thao: LTHAO3@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na


Tuesday, May 5th

6:00pm - 7:00pm

AHANA Closing Social

AHANA

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Ashley Saffold: saffold@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Coming together to close the semester.


Wednesday, May 6th

11:30a - 1:30p

Nacho Average Wednesday

MSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  MSC Front Desk: 608-263-4503
Website:  www.wisc.edu/msc
Description
na

4:00pm - 6:00pm

WU-HOSA Study Jam

HOSA

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Lukas Bane, lbane@wisc.edu
Website:  uwhosa.com
Description
a relatively quiet group studying together for finals.

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wunk Sheek General Member Meeting

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave (2nd fl, next to brother's bar)
Contact:  Heather Heuer: hmackenzie@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Inform members of events and how they can be involved. Recieve feedback on ideas for events. Also, share with each other any other information like volunteer opportunities on and off campus, job opportunities etc. Includes free food and drinks. OPEN to ALL, so bring a friend or roommate. This is also a safe place to talk about issues relating to native american race, ethnicity, identity, and culture. Come and check out our cultural resource center too!

7:15pm - 9:15pm

Theater of The Oppressed: Dialogue Series

MCSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Cecilia: celeon@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
To facilitate dialogue on identity through theater


Thursday, May 7th

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Commonwealth Development

MCSC

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  LIsa Bacon, lbacon@wisc.edu
Website:  mscsuw.com
Description
Panel discussion of difficulties with college and how to get there.

2:45pm - 4:15pm

Student Seed

Student Organization Office (SOO)

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Marissa Lucchesi: mluchesi@odos.wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Student seminar.


Sunday, May 10th

3:00pm - 5:00pm

General Body Meeting African Student Association

African Student Association

Location:  MSC Lounge
Contact:  Tiffany Jones: tnjones@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
General Body Meeting


Wednesday, May 13th

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wunk Sheek General Member Meeting

Wunk Sheek

Location:  710 University Ave (2nd fl, next to brother's bar)
Contact:  Heather Heuer: hmackenzie@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
Inform members of events and how they can be involved. Recieve feedback on ideas for events. Also, share with each other any other information like volunteer opportunities on and off campus, job opportunities etc. Includes free food and drinks. OPEN to ALL, so bring a friend or roommate. This is also a safe place to talk about issues relating to native american race, ethnicity, identity, and culture. Come and check out our cultural resource center too!


Monday, May 11th

6:00pm - 7:30pm

ACF Exec Team Meeting

Asian Christian Fellowship

Location:  MSC Conference Room
Contact:  La Thao: LTHAO3@wisc.edu
Website:  na
Description
na




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