Matrix in person
Bridges to the Future presents Cornel West, who is an activist, author, professor and spokesperson for The Matrix. A free lecture will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in Gates Concert Hall.
West’s writing, speaking, and teaching weave together the American traditions of the Baptist Church, transcendentalism, socialism and pragmatism. His best-selling book, Race Matters, changed the course of America’s dialogue on race, justice and democracy. He was an influential force in developing the storyline for the popular Matrix trilogy.
Admission is free, but tickets are required and seating is limited. To reserve tickets, call x2357.
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Communication professor speaks
The Human Communication Studies Department and the Marsico Initiative are sponsoring Sandra Petronio, who will present a lecture titled, “The Parallel Worlds of Private Disclosure,” tonight in Sturm Hall, room 286, at 5 p.m.
In her presentation, she will explain the principles of the communication privacy management theory, which addresses the ways that individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities use communication to handle contradictory needs for privacy and disclosure.
Petronio is a communication studies professor at Indiana University at Purdue University Indianapolis
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Fit a lot of books into a brown bag
The book Stack’s Bargain Book Bash will be held May 13 – 16 in Mary Reed. The shelves hold 40,000 new and used books for both children and adults.
People holding a book stack buyers card are permitted to buy books and attend a wine and cheese table May 13 from 6-8 p.m. in the hallway of Mary Reed.
The general public is invited to attend May 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noon to 2 p.m. May 16 for the big bagger, when you can pack as many books into a large bag provided by the volunteers for $5.
The sale benefits Penrose Library. Volunteers are needed. For more information, call x3405.
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Fiesta!
The Latino Student Alliance and Spanish Club invite you to celebrate Cinco De Mayo tomorrow from 5:45 to 8 p.m. in Centennial Towers Lounge.
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican-American holiday that celebrates Mexican culture and pride. Free food, drinks and entertainment will be provided
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Experience art at Colorado festival
The Colorado Arts Festival will be held in the Denver Pavilions at the 16th Street Malland Glenarm May 28 – 31.
The sixth annual festival will showcase over 200 of Colorado’s artists in a variety of media. The outdoor festival will feature live entertainment, artist demonstrations, food and activities.
On May 28, the festival will run from 4 to 8 p.m. May 29 and 30, it will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. On May 31 it will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The festival is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.coloradoartsfestival.org.
