Past Events

Here are *some* of the prior Society & Politics events. 

2010-2011 Society & Politics Events

Political Programming

·       11/2/10 Rathskeller big screen election results viewing

·       11/10/11 Controversial Allies Panel Discussion of US Interests in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus

·       1/25/11 Rathskeller big screen viewing of President Obama State of the Union

·       2/1/11 Rathskeller big screen viewing of State of the State with Governor Walker

·       2/21/11 Election Reform Panel Discussion

·       4/16/11 Funding for the Mexican War by Geraldo Esquival

·       5/2/10 Legislative Bill Writing discussion

 

Social Issues

·       9/29/11 Lazaret Effect, film cosponsored with WUD Film Committee

·       10/31/11 Pre-Program Dinner and Discussion with Matt Taibbi discussing his experiences as a journalist and views on reporting in the U.S.

·       3/28/11 Green Week Gasland (natural gas fracting) movie viewing

·       3/29/11 Green Week Yogurt and Kiefer making

·       3/30/11 Green Week Composing Carnival

·       4/6/11    Survive Against Starvation role playing interactive discussion

·       4/19/11 Journalism Ethics with Jeff Zeleny of the New York Times

·       4/20/11 Gasland movie viewing (again)

·       4/21/11 Gasland creator Josh Fox discussing his movie

 

Table Talk

Small group facilitated topic discussion around food.

·       10/14/10 Table Talk – The Role of Government

·       12/7/10 Table Talk

·       3/31/11 Green Week Table Talk on Environmental Issues

·       4/12/11 Table Talk – War and Revolution

·       4/28/11 Table Talk - Education

 

Fireside Chats

      

10/28/11 Fireside Chat with Dean of Students Lori Berquam regarding Society and Ethics

11/18/11 Fireside Chat with Wisconsin Union Director Mark Guthier

2/3/11 Fireside Chat with Chancellor Biddy Martin, Dean of Students Lori Berquam, and Wisconsin Union Director Mark Guthier

2008-2009 Society & Politics Events:

  • KICKOFF: Panel Discussion on Rising Food Costs and Sustainability: Friday, September 12th, 2008 from 4-6 pm
  • Standard Operating Procedure Documentary Screening with WUD Film: Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
  • Youthanized! Documentary Screening with Project Youthanize. Monday, September 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
  • Lose the Shoes Soccer Tournament and Grassroots Fundraiser for HIV/AIDS Education in Africa (Cosponsored with Global Connections): Saturday September 27th, 2008
  • Presidential Debates Watch Parties and Spin Room Discussions:
    Round 1: Friday, September 26th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
    Round 2: Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 7:30pm
    Round 3: Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at 7:30pm
  • Vice-Presidential Debates: Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 at 7:30 pm
  • Election Night Party, November 4th, 2008 from 9-12 pm
  • The Students' Economic Forum, November 11th, 2008 from 6-7:30pm
  • Social Identity Series: Panel on Gender Expressions, Monday, November 17th, 2008 at 7:30
  • TV and the Working Class, Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 at 7:00
  • What is Anti-Racism? Friday, February 20th, 2009 at 4:00
  • Feminisms: An Interactive Discussion March 6, 2009
  • White Middle Class Males March 27, 2009
  • Unlearning Racism Workshop with the YWCA April 24, 2009
  • Speed Debates:
    Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 from 7-9 pm
    February 13th, 2009
    March 11th, 2009
    April 7th, 2009
    May 1st, 2009 on Library Mall
  • Spring Kickoff: Wednesday, January 27th, 2009
  • Team America: Perceptions of the US Around the World: Monday, February 2nd, 2009
  • Wisconsin Union Directorate-Wide Human Rights Week - Feb. 9-13, 2009
  • Human Rights and Immigration: Monday, February 9th, 2009
  • The Global Food Chain: Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
  • Jeanne Cummings Luncheon: March 25th, 2009
  • District 2 Alder Debate: April 1st, 2009
  • Jennifer Baumgardner Lecture: April 16th, 2009
  • Take Back the Night March and Rally: Saturday, April 18th, 2009
  • "I Was Raped" Documentary Screening: Monday, April 20th, 2009
  • 24 Hour Garbage Day Challenge: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
  • Food Sovereignty Conference: Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

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