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This is the last issue of the semester. Good luck on finals, and have a great summer! The deadline for the next issue of LAS Chalk is noon on Thursday, August 22.

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Willy, with the group Illini Service Dogs, sends a message to the residents of Boston after last week’s violence. (Photo courtesy of Illini Service Dogs)

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April 22-28, 2013

Dish It Up: Seeing Sex: Representations of Sex, Gender, and Sexuality in Popular Media: Monday, April 22, noon; Women’s Resources Center; Free lunch while listening to speakers, lecturers, and panelists explore a variety of topics at the intersection of gender and other social identities. The Lunch on Us Programs from OIIR offer a unique opportunity to engage with your peers in a fruitful discussion of identity, social phenomena, and justice on campus. Vegan and vegetarian food options. Should you require any assistance with food and seating, large print programs, ASL interpreter, visual/audio assistance, etc., please contact us at your earliest convenience. Paid for by the student cultural programming fee.; http://go.illinois.edu/wrc; Rachel Storm, rstorm2@illinois.edu
Peace for Boston: An Interfaith Response: Monday, April 22, 6-8 p.m.; Wesley Foundation; Interfaith in Action is sponsoring “Peace for Boston: An Interfaith Response” to commemorate the victims of Boston through a service event and vigil that will promote a peaceful response to violence. Meal packaging will take place. Following the service event there will be a dialogue and vigil at Alma Mater on the southeast corner of Green & Wright to discuss the ways our faith and non-faith philosophies teach us to react peacefully to violence. Come for the meal packaging, the vigil, or both! Your participation in any way is encouraged.; Elan Brick, embrick2@illinois.edu
Americans for Prosperity at U of I: Monday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.; Heritage Room ACES; Join Americans for Prosperity as they talk about Economic Freedom and American Prosperity.; www.facebook.com/events/484933911573413/?fref=ts; Illini Republicans, illinirepublicans@gmail.com
Hot Topics: “Grad School or Career Field? Weighing the Pros and Cons”: Monday, April 22, 7-9 p.m.; Women’s Resources Center; Hot Topics Dialogues is hosted by the Women’s Resources Center and the campus YWCA. Hot Topics seeks to provide a space for dialogue on gender and other social identities and social justice. Event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Gender Action Network and the Champaign-Urbana Chapter of the American Association of University Women. Should you require any additional accommodations (assistance with food and seating, large print programs, ASL interpreter, visual/audio assistance, etc.), please contact us at your earliest convenience.; www.go.illinois.edu/wrc; Rachel Storm, rstorm2@illinois.edu
Women’s Career Institute: Transitioning into the Work World: Tuesday, April 23, 4 p.m.; Women’s Resources Center; In this session, participants will learn about what they ought to consider when transitioning after college into their careers developing a plan for their success.; www.go.illinois.edu/wrc; Rachel Lauren Storm, Assistant Director, rstorm2@illinois.edu
Rising Up: Achieving Resilience through Wellness: Tuesday, April 23, 7-9 p.m.; Wilson Chapel, YMCA; Where do you find strength in your life? How do you adapt to lifes twists and turns? If so, join us, the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals, for our workshop. We will explore how resilience and wellness play out in our lives, identify inner strengths and personal strategies to bounce back in life. Any and all students looking to learn more about resilience, wellness, inner strength, and wellness are welcome to join us for an evening of relaxation and discussion!; www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/?page_id=72; Kayla Johnson, johns254@illinois.edu
Story of a Rape Survivor: Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.; Lincoln Hall Theater; A Long Walk Home, Inc. Story of a Rape Survivor (SOARS) is an award-winning multimedia performance that entertains as well as educates the audience about sexual assault prevention. Featuring the music of Nina Simone, Maxwell, and Sade, SOARS tells one woman’s story about how she reclaimed her body, sexuality, and self-esteem after being sexually assaulted in college. The ultimate aim is to show that the shame, guilt and self-blame that rape victims too often experience can be eased; that the stories of rape survivors can be one of triumph and hope. FREE and open to the public.; http://go.illinois.edu/SAAM2013; Molly McLay, mclay1@illinois.edu
Denim Day Art-Making: Wednesday, April 24, 11 a.m.; Women’s Resources Center; Denim Day is all day; wear denim to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault. Join us for an art-making event in honor of Denim Day. Led by Justin Ostrowski.; www.go.illinois.edu/SAAM2013; Molly McLay, mclay1@illinois.edu
The GMO Debate: Wednesday, April 24, noon; Lucy Ellis Lounge, Foreign Languages Building; Please join the European Union Center for a lecture with speaker Gerhart Ryffel-Cell Biology, University of Duisburg-Essen. The lecture is titled “The GMO Debate: European and U.S. Perspectives on the Science Behind the Precautionary Principle.” We hope to see you there!; http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/1889?eventId=28296582&calMin=201304&cal=20120206&skinId=6850; Sebnem Ozkan, asozkan@illinois.edu
Sexual Assault and the 21st Century: The Digital and Media Arts: Wednesday, April 24, 3 p.m.; 2 Education Building; Speaker: Scheherezade Tillet, M.A.A.T., executive director of A Long Walk Home, Inc. The Internet has not only vastly changed the way we communicate, becoming the virtual pathways for processing information of all sorts and socializing, but it has increasingly become the hunting ground for sexual predators as well. Using new methods in art therapy and the digital arts, such as photography, projection, video, Twitter, and Facebook, and live feed, this talk discusses how state-of-the-art technology can empower communities and individuals to prevent and heal from sexual violence.; www.go.illinois.edu/SAAM2013; Molly McLay, mclay1@illinois.edu
Finding Dawn Film Screening: Wednesday, April 24, 4:30 p.m.; Women’s Resources Center; FILM Finding Dawn: An epic journey into the dark heart of Native women’s experience in Canada. From Vancouver’s skid row, where more than 60 women are missing, to the Highway of Tears in northern British Columbia, and onward to Saskatoon, where the murders and disappearances of Native women remain unsolved. Free and open to the public. Sexual Assault Awareness Month event. Native American House and Women’s Resources Center.; http://studentaffairs.illinois.edu/diversity/nah; Beverly Smith, smithbev@illinois.edu
Express Yourself! Exploring Gender Performance: Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m.; Women’s Resources Center; Leaders: James Hass and Nikki Falk. Do you ever wonder who made the rules on how to express your gender? Are you tired of being told how to act? Do you want to become a more inclusive leader? Learn how to be inclusive of all people regardless of their gender. Any person who wishes to develop their knowledge and gain important inclusive skills is welcome to attend! Come join us, the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals, for this exciting opportunity! Free and open to the public.; www.go.illinois.edu/wrc; Rachel Storm, rstorm2@illinois.edu
Operation Military Kids Fundraising: Thursday, April 25; Help support our troops reintegrate with their children and loved ones through Illinois Extension and the 4H Branch of Operation Military Kids by donating gently used books, toys, board games, etc. We will pick up donations for free! Please contact Matthew Gold for more information.; Matthew Gold, gold2@illinois.edu
Sex Out Loud Fair: Thursday, April 25, 9 a.m.-noon; Illini Union Rooms B and C; Sex Out Loud is a campus fair featuring local businesses, organizations, and student organizations sharing information centered on sexual health and sexuality. Join us for a resource fair of all things sexual health! Tablers of all strides will be sharing their expertise on birth control to safe sex, consent to pleasure. Games, giveaways, and prizes for all attendees. Bring your friends and stop by! Free and open to the public. Brought to you by the National Organization for Women Campus Affiliate Group and the Women’s Resources Center.; www.go.illinois.edu/SAAM2013; Anna Copper, sexoutloud1@gmail.com
Second Annual Naked Bike Ride: Thursday, April 25, 5:30 p.m.; Anniversary Plaza; Amnesty International is hosting its second annual Naked Bike Ride to promote health care accessibility and awareness for other health care concerns. Show your body to support everyone’s right to take care of theirs. This event is open to bicyclists, pedestrians, runners, rollerbladers, skateboarders, people on scooters, and any other form of transport. Furthermore, participants in all states of dress are welcome, whether fully nude or completely clothed. Registration is $5 and all proceeds will go to the Champaign County Health Care Consumers, visit them at www.healthcareconsumers.org.; www.facebook.com/events/244176552392886; Chrissy Ruiz, ruiz21@illinois.edu
Sex and Gender Film Series I: The Invisible War: Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m.; Women’s Resources Center; Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the film begins at 7 p.m. The Invisible War by Kirby Dick is a groundbreaking investigative documentary about one of America’s most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. A female soldier in combat zones is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. Should you require assistance please contact us. Free and open to the public. Women’s Resources Center, Gender and Women’s Studies, National Organization for Women UIUC Chapter, Media and Cinema Studies SAAM event.; www.go.illinois.edu/wrc; Rachel Storm, Assistant Director, rstorm2@illinois.edu
James Bond Film Festival: Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28; Spurlock Museum; This three-day celebration features both films and discussion of Ian Fleming’s iconic British Secret Service agent. John Cork, a noted Bond film historian, will lead the discussions. A schedule of titles, times and activities will be available on the museum’s website below.; www.spurlock.illinois.edu; Kim Sheahan, ksheahan@illinois.edu
Last Lecture: Doing Together What We Can’t Do Alone: Friday, April 26, noon-1 p.m.; Second floor, 703 S. Wright; A focus on relationships provides a critical anchor when designing and executing social interventions. Dr. Nicole E. Allen will talk about how human relationships are critical to making change with attention to both individual- and systems-level change. This is part of our Coversation Cafe Series! Comes for the free food, stay for the conversation!; www.facebook.com/events/319292754864987; Morgan Tarter, tarter2@illinois.edu
DIY Sexual Health Series: (Sex)abled Film Screening and Disability and Sexuality Health Workshop: Friday, April 26, 2 p.m.; Women’s Resources Center; Rachel Lauren Storm, assistant director of WRC, trained sex educator of Our Whole Lives comprehensive sex education curriculum. She has led sexual health workshops on campus and in the local community. Brittany Rasky is a Sexual Health GA at McKinley Health Center, she promotes sexual health awareness alongside the sexual health educator through workshops, presentations, and walk-in hours. She facilitated workshops on sexual health through Sexual Health Peers, FYCARE and is a Rape Crisis Worker. Brittany is an LGBT ally. She is pursuing an MS in social work. WRC is accessible.; www.go.illinois.edu/wrc; Rachel Storm, rstorm2@illinois.edu
Indian Student Association Presents India Night 2013: India Na Jones and the Temple of Dhoom: Tickets on sale this week. Event on Saturday, April 27, 7-9:30 p.m.; Foellinger Auditorium; The Indian Student Association will be presenting the next saga to the classic Indiana Jones at India Night 2013! Come and watch our emcees fight through the jungles in the search for lost treasure and the ever-famous Temple of Dhoom! We have 10 incredible acts that are ready to showcase the amazing talent at U of I! Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets will be sold online and on the Quad! As a member, if you purchase between Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23, the price is $10. The nonmember price for a ticket purchased between Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26 is $12.; http://indianight.isaillinois.com; ISA Production, production@isaillinois.com
Share Your Marathon Photos: Are you an LAS student participating in the Illinois Marathon on April 27? We’d love to see how you did. Take a picture of yourself at the race and submit it with your name and description to the College of LAS through the link or email address below. We’ll share it through social media, our monthly newsletter, or I on the Street as we highlight accomplishments in the college. Good luck!; https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/3197796; Dave Evensen, devensen@illinois.edu
Fiesta: Saturday April 27, 7 p.m.; Lincoln Hall Theater; Que Comience la Fiesta! Celebrate this year’s Latino Month with Fiesta. Experience some of the performances that matter to our cultures and ourselves. Free admission. Special students performance from Dance 2xs Caliente, Mexican Student Association, Spoken Word from Paola, Allan, AJ, and many more performances. Come and join us.; www.facebook.com/events/230459400434009/?fref=ts; Berenice Sanchez, bsanchz@illinois.edu
New Revels Players Presents As Thyself by Isla van Tricht: Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m.; Illini Union Courtyard Cafe; This self-created and directed play revolves around three mysterious characters whose stories are revealed through their recollections of the past and concepts of the present. They and others explore what makes up identity, the inner turmoil between loving and hating yourself, how memories shape you, the context of this generation and how everyday life is a performance. Or is it? The event is $3 for i-card holders and $5 for the general public.; Isla van Tricht, fi_vt@yahoo.co.uk
Myth and Magic: Saturday, May 4, 1-2:45 p.m.; Spurlock Museum; Experience the Spurlock Museum through a tour based on dance, story, and theater. Performer/teller Shannon Epplett and dancer/teacher Tanya Picard and her students join resident storyteller Kim Sheahan for a journey into ancient Greek drama, American Indian storytelling, and European Renaissance court performance. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Some content may not be suitable for children. Contact Kim Sheahan at (217) 244-3355 or the email below for more information or to make reservations.; www.spurlock.illinois.edu; Kim Sheahan, ksheahan@illinois.edu

Opportunities to Plan For

Alternative Spring Break: Summer Trips Edition: Apply by Monday, April 29. Travel from Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18; Atlanta, Georgia; Road trip to Atlanta, Georgia, this summer! Fight HIV/AIDS and learn about health care. You will work in street outreach to help the Atlanta community fight the disease and its stigma. Current seniors can still apply! If you are 21 or older, with a valid license and willing to drive, you get $50 off. Alternative Spring Break aims to create holistic, meaningful, and affordable volunteer experiences for students. Applications are due by April 29. Check us out at the website below and email us with any questions; www.illinoisasb.org; Melissa and Stephanie, external@illinoisasb.org
Student Fulbright Workshop: Thursday, May 2, 3:30-5 p.m.; 66 Library; Interested in a full scholarship for studies, research, or English teaching internationally after graduation? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,700 grants annually to over 140 countries worldwide. The National and International Scholarships Program will provide a Fulbright workshop and include advice from recent Illinois Fulbright recipients. The session is targeted to juniors, seniors, and graduate students who wish to explore Fulbright opportunities and ready materials for the Fulbright priority deadline of July 1, 2013, for grants beginning in fall 2014.; www.topscholars.illinois.edu/prestigious/fulbright.html; David Schug, topscholars@illinois.edu

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