AS Review - January 31, 2011

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EVENTS

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MONDAY Jan. 31

TUESDAY Feb. 1

“The Education of Shelby Knox” 7 p.m., VU 552 Free

Film Showing: END:CIV 7 p.m., Academic West 204 Free Franklin Lopez, former producer for Democracy Now! and current director of SubMediaTV, will present the film and host a discussion afterward.

Film showing and discussion. In a town where STI infections are common and abstinence-only education is the norm, Shelby Knox starts a campaign for comprehensive sex education. Followed by a discussion. Start of SAC Speaks week.

Western Veteran’s Community Bake sale 10 a.m., Vendors Row Western Veteran’s Community bake sale.

Continuing to serve our community, family and friends.

Elect Her - Campus Women Win 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Feb. 12 in VU 565 Registration due by 5 p.m. in VU 520 or online at https://esign.wwu.edu/admcs/process/forms/ AS/AS_Elect-Her_Registration_Form.aspx Did you know that 55 percent of Western students are female-identified, but only 14 percent of our elected officials are women?

Elect Her is a grant training program for women interested in learning more about politics and running for student government, being sponsored by the American Association of University Women. The focus is to empower women-identified students, but anyone is welcome to attend. We will be meeting with past and present elected student officials, women in politics from around the state and people who have managed campaigns. Lunch provided.

Presented by: AS Board of Directors, Women’s Center, Ethnic Student Center, Representation and Engagement Programs and Western Votes.

“What it’s like to be a Sex Researcher” with Dr. Pepper Schwartz 7 p.m., Arntzen Hall 100 Free Dr. Schwartz’s presentation will cover what really happens when sex and relationships are researched, how she’s played a role in current events and what she tells strangers when they ask what she does for a living.

Campus Activities Showcase 11 a.m.-3 p.m., VU Multipurpose Room Free Showcase of AS clubs, academic departments and other community groups. Performances, free giveaways and food! There will be $300 worth of AS Bookstore giftcards and Westen gear in giveaways, as well as coupons for free market items.

Drawing Queerly 7-9 p.m., VU 462 B Free Is it a half-circle? A bunch of half-circles? A Rainbow!

Come join the LGBTA in this queer twist on the classic game of Pictionary.

“It Might Get Loud” 7 p.m. & 9 p.m., VU 552 $1 A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of the Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White.

WEDNESDAY Feb. 2 Love Games: A discussion of Lady Gaga and sexuality 7-9 p.m., Academic West 204 Free An open discussion about Lady Gaga and her portrayals of sexuality and sexual identity. Come dressed in your favorite Lady Gaga outfit, and you may win a prize for best costume!

THURSDAY Feb. 3

“Whirling Waves and Wolfbats,” an exhibit by Dennis McNett Grand Opening 6-8 p.m., VU Gallery Free Printmaker & installation artist Dennis McNett will present an exhibition of his illustrative prints, tapestries and a large Viking ship in the gallery!

Exhibit runs from Feb. 3 to Feb. 18. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Sustainable Cooking Class: Aphrodisiacs 6-8 p.m., Community Food Co-Op kitchen Free Erotic sustainable cooking class at the Community Food Co-Op kitchen. Learn how to make tasty, seasonal and pleasurable foods!

FRIDAY Feb. 4 Lunar New Year’s Night 7-9 p.m., Multipurpose Room Free Chinese Student Association presents Lunar New Year’s Night. Chinese cuisine, performances, games, contests, prizes, costumes, photo booth, arts and crafts and more!

Portugal. The Man w/ Kimya Dawson and Noah Gundersen and The Courage 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m., PAC Mainstage $10 Western students w/ ID; $12 general admission Portugal. The Man, out of Wasilla, Alaska, plays experimental/ progressive rock. They will be joined by Kimya Dawson and The Courage.

SATURDAY Feb. 5 19th Annual Black Student Union Heritage Dinner 6 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m., VU Multipurpose Room $12 “Harmonizing the Wisdom of the Past and the Resilience of the Present.” Semi-formal event, with live performances. Keynote speaker will be Robert Jones, Jr.

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