January 31, 2006 - Minutes

RON KIND IS COMING TO CAMPUS
* Ron Kind is coming to campus Thursday January 2 at 3:30 p.m. in Port O’ Call. He will be talking about higher education. This would be an excellent opportunity to confront him on some important issues to us (like how the war directly affects our education).
* If anyone would like to discuss some of these way important questions or develop any other questions to prevent him from side swiping anything we will be meeting Wednesday January 1 @ 3:30 p.m. We will be meeting in the Arts & Crafts area of Cartwright around room 212 to discuss.
INVOLVEMENT FEST
* Involvement fest is next Tuesday January 7 from 10-3 p.m. in Cartwright. We will need help setting up at around 9:30, cleaning up around three, and any assistance during that time at the Progressive table talking to any interested students. Merely sitting there and explaining some of the events we have taken part in or will be involved with can get us many new members! Any help is great!
PROGRESSIVE/NASA POTLUCK
* There will be a Progressive/NASA potluck on Thursday February 9 at 6p.m. in the Three Rivers House.
* Bring something to share! It is a potluck after all. We wanted to try to use dishes that we did not have to throw away and avoid things like Styrofoam at all costs.
* This will be an awesome opportunity to meet people from NASA and even get to know one another a little bit better! Come ready for a great time with all sorts of great food.
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE BEER & WINE??
* Bree’s dad would like to teach a bunch of us how to make beer and wine one Sunday afternoon on his farm. Carpooling will be a definite option for transportation to his farm. This will be in the near future so look out for any more news to come on this way fun event!
WOMEN IN BLACK
* If any female is interested in being part of a silent vigil protesting violence all around the world, standing up for peace everywhere, and taking part in a silent vigil twice a week (or just once a week) join women in black! This amazing opportunity really can have a huge impact. If anyone is interested at all, call Katherine at 608-792-5880. Many of the people involved currently will be graduating in the spring so it is especially important to check this out if you are interested. We want to keep this thing going!!
THE CATALYST
* The magazine, the Catalyst is looking for help. Again, many people are graduating in the spring that are involved in this and now it needs some help to continue staying around. It is an awesome thing and it would be sad to see it go. If anyone would like to help coordinate things for the magazine or if anyone is competent with computers, your help would be greatly appreciated! If you are interested let Mariano know at dompablo.mari@students.uwlax.edu
A VISIT FROM MAGGIE GOMEZ
* Maggie Gomez, our campus’ very own Social Justice Director stopped by on Tuesday night to inform us about a number of things. She needs many help this semester with various ideas she has for improving campus (like gender-neutral bathrooms) and would like some Progressive help. She also would like to hear about any ideas we may have in regards to social justice. She is also thinking about creating another multicultural space because she would like to make it better and bigger than the existing one. If anyone would like to help her out or if you have any ideas yourselves, you can contact her at gomez.marg@students.uwlax.edu.
* She also came to talk to us about a FREE Building Unity conference taking place March 10-12 (yes it‘s the first weekend of spring break but, it will be awesome anyways!). Transportation will be provided and the conference will give opportunities to meet tons of new people, present some of our ideas to a wider range of people and have fun. If you have any questions about it or need more information, her e-mail address is again gomez.marg@students.uwlax.edu.
WHITE PRIVILEGE CONFERENCE
* There will b e a white privilege conference from April 26-29. Seeing, as there is not a lot of information here if anyone is interested feel free to e-mail Kaitlynn at radloff.kait@students.uwlax.edu. She would be more than happy to tell you all about it.
COALITION OF ACCEPTANCE & UNDERSTANDING
* On Friday February 17 there will be a group going to La Crescent High School to present on the issues of white privilege. We will be going from 8-12p.m. This is a great opportunity to discuss some important issues that are easily looked over in high schools through out our country. We can change this and make a difference just by going and talking to these kids! We need people interested in doing this so if anyone is interested let Kaitlynn know at radloff.kait@students.uwlax.edu.
CALENDAR
* Seeing, as our calendar was such a huge success this year, why not get ready for next year?? If anyone has photography skills or is really good with computers, (dealing with layouts etc) let Kristen know at pitts.kris@students.uwlax.edu. Your help would be greatly appreciated and you could be a part of these awesome calendars.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
* Amnesty International is expected to start back up on campus every other Thursday (the Thursdays opposite Environmental Council). Watch for more details about the revival or this great organization. Things such as a free Tibet are only one of the tons of issues that will be looked at.
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
* Come to environmental council this week on Thursday February 2. It will be in room 257 CC at 4 p.m. Issues like the green building will be discussed plus much more.
DIAMOND WAY BUDDHIST CLUB
* There will be a four part lecture series taking place in the coming weeks. The first part of this lecture series will be taking place at 7p.m. on Thursday February 2 on the basics of Buddhism. It will be in 247 GMH and is bound to be quite fascinating.
KNITTING CLUB
* Come join the knitting club at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, by the Cyber Café at CC. Even if you do not know how to knit someone will be happy to teach your or just come to have good conversation.
BEATLES PARTY
* The date of the Beatles party has been moved !! Take note it is now on Friday February 10 instead of this Friday the 3. The theme has not changed though! Still come to Schryver’s at 1104 State St. dressed as virtually any person, place, thing, concept or anything related to the Beatles. If you need ideas, do not be afraid to ask Ryan. He has tons and tons of ideas. Just send him a quick e-mail asking for ideas at schryver.ryan@students.uwlax.edu. He would be happy to help!!