Title: Cinema Politica – Exit Through the Gift Shop
Location: Anderson Hall, AH116
Description: Exit Through the Gift Shop

The incredible true story of how the world’s greatest Street Art movie was never made…

Banksy / USA, UK / 2010 / 87 min.

The story of how an eccentric French shop keeper and amateur filmmaker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner with spectacular results. Billed as ‘the world’s first street art disaster movie,’ the film contains exclusive footage of Banksy, Shephard Fairey, Invader and many of the world’s most infamous graffiti artists at work.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-04-05
End Time: 21:00

Title: Middle East Regimes in Crisis: What is the Role of Civil Society?
Location: Anderson Hall – Room AH 117, U of L
Description: The stress of a rising population, lack of economic growth, and ethnic conflict are some of the severe challenges for the coming decade in the Middle East. How can the civil society in these countries contribute to solutions and foster human security? What are the major weaknesses, challenges and opportunities?

Hear from Nizar Ghanem, trainer in Peace and Conflict related topics in Lebanon. He has also founded, designed and coordinated projects and programs dealing with conflict prevention, inter-sectarian violence, post-war reconciliation and conflict resolution for the Center for Conflict Resolution and the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Lebanon.

Sponsored by Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue (FDCD), ULSU, and LPIRG.

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-03-24

Title: Global Justice Student Speaker Challenge – Finals
Location: Andy’s Place (AH100) in Anderson Hall
Description: Thomas Fox and Channing Stenhouse battle it out for the $500 prize.
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2011-03-15
End Time: 21:00

Title: The Coca Cola Case: A night of Awareness
Location: PE261, U of L
Description: Featuring a screening of the film “The Coca Cola Case” at 6:00pm, followed by a video conference with Bob Perillo, a lawyer working on the Guatemalan case and 2 unionists from Guatemala.

The Coca Cola company has been and is currently being sued on issues of human rights abuses in US federal courts. In addition it has had several problems concerning environmental pollution in a variety of places around the world. Through this event we hope to create awareness on two cases: Columbia and Guatemala, exploring the complexity embedded in both contexts and the importance of union in South America. As informed and socially aware citizens, we should discuss the implications of the University’s monopoly with Coca Cola. Come, learn and give your opinion on issues of great concern for every informed citizen!
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2011-03-14

Title: International Women’s Day Open Mic
Location: The Zoo, Students’ Union Building, U of L
Description: Join us for an all-female open mic night to celebrate International Women’s Day. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2011-03-08
End Time: 20:00

Title: Global Justice Student Speaker Challenge – Semi Final Session 2
Location: Ballroom A, Students’ Union Building, U of L
Description: Channing Stenhouse and Rory Tarant go head to head to determine who will advance to the final round.
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2011-03-08
End Time: 17:00

Title: Global Justice Student Speaker Challenge – Semi Final Session 1
Location: Ballroom A, Students’ Union Building
Description: Student Speakers – Thomas Fox and Taylor Webb battle it out to win this round and advance to the finals.
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2011-03-01
End Time: 17:50

Title: International Women’s Day March
Location: U-Hall Atrium, U of L
Start Time: 12:00
Date: 2011-03-08

Title: International Women’s Day Art Show – Opening Reception
Location: 8th Floor Gallery, Fine Arts Building, U of L
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2011-03-07

Title: LPIRG Election Candidate Forum
Location: Galileo’s Gallery, Students’ Union Building
Description:
The LPIRG Board of Directors consists of 7 undergrads who are elected annually in conjunction with the ULSU elections. This year, for the first time ever, we are excited to have 8 candidates for our 2011-2012 Board.

In order for you to make an informed vote, March 9 – 11, LPIRG is hosting an LPIRG candidate forum where you will have the opportunity to listen to each of the candidates and ask questions.

Join us for some free refreshments and a chance to hear the interests and ideas of our candidates.

Please help us spread the word by inviting your friends.
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2011-03-07
End Time: 17:50