Join us for “Beijing Bicycle”—History Film Series: Tuesday, April 25, at 7 p.m., in AD-226. Guei, a country boy, lands a coveted job in Beijing as a bicycle messenger, only to have his bike stolen just before he makes his final payment. Jian, a Beijing school boy, longs for a bike and steals money to buy a used bike—Guei’s.
Continue reading this storyPlease join us Friday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Rodman A, for a critical book reception for Mariana Ortega, Ph.D.’s, “In-Between: Latina Feminist Phenomenology, Multiplicity, and the Self.” Leading scholars in Latina Feminism will offer critical responses to Dr. Ortega’s new book.
Continue reading this storyLip Sync tickets for the 2017 Greek Week are on sale in front of Einstein’s in the Administration Building. Tickets are $5 if you purchase during the week and $7 at the door. Pre-sale tickets will be on sale throughout the rest of the week.
Continue reading this storyPlease join us in the Jardine Room on Tuesday, May 2, for a presentation by TIAA called “Charting Your Course – A Financial Guide for Women.” A TIAA representative will lead a workshop geared toward women and basic retirement savings skills. She will discuss how to create a retirement savings plan, evaluating your financial health and setting goals, and how to help make your money work harder.
Continue reading this storyEvents for Holocaust Remembrance Day will take place on Monday, April 24, in the Murphy Room, D.J. Lombardo Student Center. The remembrance will begin with a memorial ceremony at 3:30 p.m. and at 4 p.m., Nina Frankel, a Holocaust survivor, will speak on “Zachor: Remembrance.”
Continue reading this storyDon’t miss the current poetry editor of the New Yorker and Pulitzer prize-winning poet, Paul Muldoon, on Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m., in the Donahue Auditorium of the Dolan Center for Science and Technology.
Continue reading this storyIn solidarity with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ national Wendy’s Boycott and Ohio State University’s Boot the Braids Campaign, JCU will participate in the current rolling student fast this Monday and Tuesday, calling on Wendy’s to commit to protecting farmworkers’ rights in the fields. Students will be occupying the Keller Commons from 9 a.m. on Monday, April 24 until 5 p.m. April 25.
Continue reading this storyDo you want to have a successful Finals Week? Want help creating a Five-Day Study Plan? Need some extra help cutting down the big task of “Finals” into more manageable tasks? Come to the Den in Grasselli Library, Monday, April 24, at noon, for a fun and interactive information session.
Continue reading this storyAttention student organizations and departments! Now accepting applications for booths for the BlueStreak Tailgate on Saturday, October 28, as a part of Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017. The application deadline has been extended to Monday, May 1.
Continue reading this storyReminder: Last Chance to Donate! All food must be in boxes by Friday, April 28
For: Fatima Family Center
When: April 17 – April 28
Collection boxes will be: Grasselli Library, Campus Ministry, CSSA/Einsteins, Office of Student Engagement, Catholic Studies. Please donate any non-perishable food items for those who need help. This is a great way to start getting rid of extra food before the end of the semester. (Non-perishable means: canned food, cereal, crackers, cookies, etc.) Thank you for your generosity!