African extravaganza
African Extravaganza is being held this week. On Wednesday, a photo exhibit is being unveiled that shows the cultures that will be celebrated throughout the week. It will be on display until the end of the week. The exhibit opens at 5 p.m. outside Driscoll Ballroom.
Later that evening, four refugees will participate in a panel discussion and tell their stories. “Voices from Refugees” is taking place from 7-9 p.m. in Davis Auditorium.
Refugees from Sudan, Burma, Somalia and Iraq will discuss their tales of fear, courage and triumph. The event is free for everyone.
On Thursday, the diversity of cultures and talents found in Africa will be celebrated. The event will feature African food vendors, fair trade goods for sale, speakers, entertainment and dancing. It is being held in Driscoll Ballroom and on Driscoll Bridge from 6-9 p.m. The event is free for everyone.
For more information, contact Kevin Mohatt at 303.238.2101 or kmohatt@africancommunitycenter.net.
Documentary on street children
A screening of the documentary “The Street Children of Kinshasa” and a talk by director Gilbert Mulamba is being hosted by the Graduate School of International Studies tonight. The documentary serves as an alarm for the crisis of street children, who can be found in poor nations around the world.
The number of street children has risen dramatically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to a number of factors. The issue threatens to hinder any development plans for the future of the DRC.
The screening will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Cyber Café in GSIS. For more information, visit http://www.drcongochildren.org.
Palestinian refugees’ discussion
Abdelmahdi Al-soudi, a visiting professor from Jordan, will be leading a lecture and discussion on the various issues surrounding Palestinian refugees throughout the Middle East, including political, social and economic factors.
The discussion is being held tomorrow, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Cyber Café in the Graduate School of International Studies.
Lunch and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Devin Finn at devin.finn@du.edu.
Internship fair
The Winter Career and Internship Fair is being held on Wednesday, from 3-6 p.m. in Driscoll Ballroom North. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni are welcome to attend. For more information, including a list of employers who will be at the fair, visit www.du.edu/career.
Movie screening
The film “Meeting Resistance” will be screened in Sturm Hall on Thursday. The movie concerns the insurgents in Iraq. Director and producer Molly Bingham will take part in a question and answer session following the screening. The event is being held in Davis Auditorium from noon to 2 p.m.
Kiss away cancer
Colleges Against Cancer is hosting their annual Kiss Away Cancer event on Thursday. The fundraiser is being hosted at 5B0 nightclub. Admission is $5, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. For information, contact Brittany Tibbs at btibbs@du.edu. The event begins at 9 p.m. and is being sponsored by Sigma Chi and Lambda.
Promoting peace in the Middle East
The Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East (ISIME) will be hosting two lectures by Raed Mualem, an Arab-Israeli and ISIME Partner for Peace, next week. Mualem is a pioneer in the development of the ISIME International Conference for University Leaders throughout the Middle East.
On Tuesday, March 4, there will be a lunch lecture at noon in room 201 of the Graduate School for International Studies. For more information and to RSVP for lunch, call 303.871.4995 or email isime@du.edu or www.isime.org.
An evening lecture, titled “Why There is Hope For Peace” will take place at 7 p.m. in Sturm Hall Auditorium. It is open to the community.
Chancellor’s roundtable
The Chancellor’s Roundtable is being held next Wednesday, Feb. 27. This is an opportunity for students to raise concerns about DU directly to the chancellor. The event is being held from 1-3 p.m.
Celebrating black entertainment
“A Tribute to Black Entertainment” is being held next Wednesday, Feb. 27. The evening provides a showcase of black entertainment from the 1900s to the present. It is meant to recognize African-American actors, sports figures, poets and musicians. Live performances will be featured. All are welcome to attend the event from 6-8:30 p.m.
HAPPENINGS – February 19
African extravaganza
African Extravaganza is being held this week. On Wednesday, a photo exhibit is being unveiled that shows the cultures that will be celebrated throughout the week. It will be on display until the end of the week. The exhibit opens at 5 p.m. outside Driscoll Ballroom.
Later that evening, four refugees will take place in a panel discussion where they will have the chance to tell their stories. “Voices from Refugees” is taking place from 7-9 p.m. in Davis Auditorium. Refugees from Sudan, Burma, Somalia and Iraq will discuss their tales of fear, courage and triumph. The event is free for everyone.
On Thursday, the diversity of cultures and talents found in Africa will be celebrated. The event will feature African food vendors, fair trade goods for sale, speakers, entertainment and dancing. It is being held in Driscoll Ballroom and on Driscoll Bridge from 6-9 p.m. The event is free for everyone.
For more information, contact Kevin Mohatt at 303.238.2101 or kmohatt@africancommunitycenter.net.
Documentary on street children
A screening of the documentary “The Street Children of Kinshasa” and a talk by director Gilbert Mulamba is being hosted by the Graduate School of International Studies tonight. The documentary serves as an alarm for the crisis of street children, who can be found in poor nations around the world. The number of street children has risen dramatically in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to a number of factors. The issue threatens to hinder any development plans for the future of the DRC.
The screening will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Cyber Café in GSIS. For more information, visit http://www.drcongochildren.org.
Palestinian refugees’ discussion
Abdelmahdi Al-soudi, a visiting professor from Jordan, will be leading a lecture and discussion on the various issues surrounding Palestinian refugees throughout the Middle East, including political, social and economic factors. The discussion is being held tomorrow, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Cyber Café in the Graduate School of International Studies.
The Association of Human Rights Students is hosting the event. Lunch and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Devin Finn at devin.finn@du.edu.
Internship fair
The Winter Career and Internship Fair is being held on Wednesday, from 3-6 p.m. in Driscoll Ballroom North. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni are welcome to attend. For more information, including a list of employers who will be at the fair, visit www.du.edu/career.
Movie screening
The film “Meeting Resistance” will be screened in Sturm Hall on Thursday. The movie concerns the insurgents in Iraq. Director and producer Molly Bingham will take part in a question and answer session following the screening. The event is being held in Davis Auditorium from noon to 2 p.m.
Kiss away cancer
Colleges Against Cancer is hosting their annual Kiss Away Cancer event on Thursday. The fundraiser is being hosted at 5B0 nightclub. Admission is $5, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. For information, contact Brittany Tibbs at btibbs@du.edu. The event begins at 9 p.m. and is being sponsored by Sigma Chi and Lambda.
Promoting peace in the Middle East
The Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East (ISIME) will be hosting two lectures by Raed Mualem, an Arab-Israeli and ISIME Partner for Peace, next week. Mualem is a pioneer in the development of the ISIME International Conference for University Leaders throughout the Middle East.
On Tuesday, March 4, there will be a lunch lecture at noon in room 201 of the Graduate School for International Studies. For more information and to RSVP for lunch, call 303.871.4995 or email isime@du.edu or www.isime.org.
An evening lecture, titled “Why There is Hope For Peace” will take place at 7 p.m. in Sturm Hall Auditorium. It is open to the community.
Chancellor’s roundtable
The Chancellor’s Roundtable is being held next Wednesday, Feb. 27. This is an opportunity for students to raise concerns about DU directly to the chancellor. The event is being held from 1-3 p.m.
Celebrating black entertainment
“A Tribute to Black Entertainment” is being held next Wednesday, Feb. 27. The evening provides a showcase of black entertainment from the 1900s to the present. It is meant to recognize African-American actors, sports figures, poets and musicians. Live performances will be featured. All are welcome to attend the event from 6-8:30 p.m.
