| DATE: October 1 - 12, 2003 | TIME: Varies |
| ACTIVITY: Theatre: "Uncle tom : de-constructed" | LOCATION: UW Ethnic Cultural Theatre / 3940 Brooklyn Ave NE |
| DESCRIPTION: "Uncle tom: deconstructed", a ritual play, examines and
demonstrates how blackface minstrelsy is the direct predecessor to current
racist stereotypes, stereotypes that are seared into our universal
consciousness and feed both external and internal judgements.
Show Times: Wed/Thurs 7:30pm Fri/Sat 8:00pm Sun 3:00pm matinee Tickets available through: www.ticketwindowonline.com or by calling: 206-325-6500. |
CONTACT NAME: Melissa Dow |
| PHONE #: 206.543.7661 | |
| E-MAIL: mdow@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): UW Ethnic Cultural Center-Theatre & The Conciliation Project | |
| DATE: October 1 - 30, 2003 | TIME: Tuesday-Friday 11:00 AM-4:30 PM, Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM -4:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: "Its Like That: Asian Pacific Americans and the Seattle Hip-Hop Scene" | LOCATION: Wing Luke Asian Museum, 407 7th Ave. S. Seattle WA 98104, located in the heart of the Chinatown/International District |
| DESCRIPTION: "Its Like That: Asian Pacific Americans and the Seattle Hip-Hop Scene" celebrates the APA Hip-Hop artists, organizers, and fans of the culture that have helped to build the local scene over the last 20-plus years. The exhibit features artifacts generated from folks in the scene, ranging from Hip-hop related gear, interactive multimedia presentations, graffiti art, and interviews from individuals in the Hip-hop scene. For more information, visit us at www.wingluke.org or call 206.623.5124 | CONTACT NAME: Katie Tupper, PR Associate |
| PHONE #: 206.623.5124 x.106 | |
| E-MAIL: ktupper@wingluke.org | |
| SPONSOR(S): Charlotte Martin Foundation, Cultural Development Authority of King County, National Endowment for the Arts, PONCHO, and Verizon Wireless. | |
| DATE: October 1, 2003 | TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre Student Mixer | LOCATION: Ethnic Cultural Center, Black Room |
| DESCRIPTION: Reception and networking opportunity. Students, if you have ever thought about getting involved in student groups at the University of Washington, or if you are new to the University and would like to learn more about student groups and/or just want to meet new people, then the Studetnt Mixer is a must! | CONTACT NAME: Maggie Fonseca |
| PHONE #: 206.543.4636 | |
| E-MAIL: mikese@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): Office of Minority Affair' Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre | |
| DATE: October 2, 2003 | TIME: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) Information Sessions | LOCATION: School of Social Work, 4101 15th Ave NE, Room 306 |
| DESCRIPTION: BASW informational meeting with an admissions representative. Come find out info on the program and its admissions process. | CONTACT NAME: Juanita Ricks |
| PHONE #: 206.543.5676 | |
| E-MAIL: sswadmis@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): School of Social Work | |
| DATE: October 2, 2003 | TIME: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Master of Social Work Information Session | LOCATION: School of Social Work, 4101 15th Ave NE, Room 306 |
| DESCRIPTION: Master of Social Work informational meeting with an admissions representative. Come find out info on the program and its admissions process. | CONTACT NAME: Juanita Ricks |
| PHONE #: 206.543.5676 | |
| E-MAIL: sswadmis@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): School of Social Work | |
| DATE: October 2, 2003 | TIME: 7:30 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre | LOCATION: Ethnic Cultural Theatre--3940 Brooklyn Ave |
| DESCRIPTION: Experience a night at the Office of Minority Affairs' Ethnic Cultural Theatre. Come explore the richness of the performances presented here with "uncle tom:deconstructed"- a performance, song and dance that confronts the stereotypes of African Americans and racism in America. Free Limited seating, please call 206-543-4635 for tickets. | CONTACT NAME: Maggie Fonseca |
| PHONE #: 206.543.4636 | |
| E-MAIL: mikese@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): The Conciliation Project and the Office of Minority Affair' Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre | |
| DATE: October 9, 2003 | TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Informational | LOCATION: Ethnic Cultural Center |
| DESCRIPTION: This is an opportunity to meet the ladies of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. and find out more about the organization and how to become a member. | CONTACT NAME: Grace Martinez |
| PHONE #: 206.949.1386 | |
| E-MAIL: graceeu@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. | |
| DATE: October 10, 2003 | TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Pre-Engineering Kick-Off | LOCATION: HUB West Ballroom |
| DESCRIPTION: FREE Pizza and Pop, Raffle prizes, games, and much more will be enjoyed at this event. These quarterly events are a great way for students interested in engineering to get to know each other as well as learn more about the College of Engineering student services & resources. For more information: http://www.engr.washington.edu/score/quarterlyevents.html | CONTACT NAME: Kristina Andersen |
| PHONE #: 206.685.1789 | |
| E-MAIL: kristina@engr.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): Lockheed Martin | |
| DATE: October 13, 2003 | TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Informational | LOCATION: Ethnic Cultural Center |
| DESCRIPTION: This is an opportunity to meet the ladies of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. and find out more about the organization and how to become a member. | CONTACT NAME: Grace Martinez |
| PHONE #: 206.949.1386 | |
| E-MAIL: graceeu@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. | |
| DATE: October 16, 2003 | TIME: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Master of Social Work Information Session | LOCATION: School of Social Work, 4101 15th Ave NE, Room 306 |
| DESCRIPTION: Master of Social Work informational meeting with an admissions representative. Come find out info on the program and its admissions process. | CONTACT NAME: Juanita Ricks |
| PHONE #: 206.543.5676 | |
| E-MAIL: sswadmis@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): School of Social Work | |
| DATE: October 21, 2003 | TIME: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Yakama Nation Higher Education College Fair | LOCATION: Legends Casino Event Center, Toppenish, WA |
| DESCRIPTION: Attracts students from all over the Yakima Vally, primarily Yakama enrolees. | CONTACT NAME: Delford Neaman |
| PHONE #: 360.865.5121 | |
| E-MAIL: TBA | |
| SPONSOR(S): Yakama Nation Higher Education | |
| DATE: October 22, 2003 | TIME: 9:30 AMM |
| ACTIVITY: October Forum | LOCATION: Garfield High School, library |
| DESCRIPTION: Faculty presenter for this forum is Lea Vaughn from the School of Law. Lea is a grduate of Garfield. We are anticipating a large turnout for this one. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. | CONTACT NAME: Ernie Dunston |
| PHONE #: 206.684.5921 | |
| E-MAIL: samaa@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): Seattle Public Utilities | |
| DATE: October 23, 2003 | TIME: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: GO-MAP's Graduate Students of Color "Getting Connected" Orientation & Reception | LOCATION: UW Faculty Club |
| DESCRIPTION: The first segment (4:00 PM - 7:30 PM) of "Getting Connected" is an orientation aimed at new graduate students of color, and it includes informative sessions and panels led by current graduate students and faculty. Following the orientation (7:30 PM - 10:00 PM) there will be a reception for both new and current graduate students. The reception will provide a very relaxed and enjoyable setting for students, faculty and staff to become acquainted. While this event is geared towards minority and under-represented students, all graduate students are welcome | CONTACT NAME: Marissa Chavez |
| PHONE #: 206.543.9016 | |
| E-MAIL: gomap@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program (GO-MAP) | |
| DATE: October 24, 2003 | TIME: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: Native American Student Day | LOCATION: Ethnic Cultural Center |
| DESCRIPTION: Recruitment and Outreach program for Native American High School students. | CONTACT NAME: Nadine Bill |
| PHONE #: 206.685.3022 | |
| E-MAIL: nlh3@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): OVPMA | |
| DATE: October 24, 2003 | TIME: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| ACTIVITY: Crossfire Underground Hip Hop Club | LOCATION: Basement of the Vinayard Church on 3rd and 'B' downtown |
| DESCRIPTION: Underground Hip Hop Club, Freestyle Competition for Under 21s. Positive Beats Rhymes & Flavas. | CONTACT NAME: Jez Slowe |
| PHONE #: 509.576.8370 | |
| E-MAIL: crossfire@vcfyakima.org | |
| SPONSOR(S): Vinayard Church | |
| DATE: October 25, 2003 | TIME: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| ACTIVITY: Bridging The Gap Breakfast | LOCATION: UW Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballroom, 2nd Floor |
| DESCRIPTION: The Ninth Annual Bridging the Gap Breakfast is a celebration of diversity. The event honors distinguished UW alumni or orgnizations who have made significant contributions in the area of diversity to their communities as well as recognizes UW student scholarship recipients. Lori Matsukawa of KING 5-TV is this year's emcee. Proceeds from the Breakfast will benefit the Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP) scholarship fund for economically disadvantatged UW students. | CONTACT NAME: Courtney Acitelli |
| PHONE #: 206.543.0540 | |
| E-MAIL: acitelli@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): UWAA Multicultural Alumni Partnership (MAP), UW Alumni Association, UW Office of Minority Affairs, Multicultural Organization of Students Actively Involved in Change (MOSAIC) | |
| DATE: October 29, 2003 | TIME: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| ACTIVITY: John Trudell Lecture and Reception | LOCATION: Kane Hall 220 / Walker-Ames |
| DESCRIPTION: Highly controversial John Trudell, former co-chairman and national spokesman of the American Indian Movement, will join the University of Washington, Ethnic Cultural Center to address the current state of American Indian Activism and Spirituality. Tragic events in 1979 changed Trudell^Òs life forever. His wife, three children and mother-in-law were killed in a house fire, in Duck Valley, Nevada. Some believe the incident was an direct retribution for John^Òs involvement of burning the American Flag on the steps of the FBI headquarters, just 24 hours earlier. Twenty ^Öfour years later, John continues to hearten the American Indian Movement and inspire others through political activism, music and spirituality. The evening will be of inspiration, edification of the American Indians. | CONTACT NAME: Pamelah Payne |
| PHONE #: 206.543.4635 | |
| E-MAIL: ppayne@u.washington.edu | |
| SPONSOR(S): Office of Minority Affairs, Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre | |
