This year, there are over 20 different items on the ballot, yet most of the attention and coverage is given to the Presidential election. This seminar will help address and educate voters on important local races and referendums that have an impact on our community. Carol Ammons, an experienced community activist and currently running for District 5 seat on Champaign County, will join Brian Dolinar, a leading member of the Champaign Urbana Citizens for Peace and Justice, to lead the seminar. 

Speakers:
Rep. Naomi Jakobbson (Democrat, 103rd District)
Senator Mike Frerichs (Democrat, 52nd District)
Frank Calabrese (Young Republicans Representative and Candidate for 103rd District)

Learn where major political parties stand on the issues that matter most so you can be an educated voter!Representatives from the Republican and Democratic parties will be going over their presidential candidate’s stance on major issues in this election and why it’s important for YOU to get involved.

When: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Gregory Hall, Room 100

EVERYONE IS WELCOME– SPREAD THE WORD!

Divided We Fall is a documentary about the murder of a Sikh American man in the days following the attacks on September 11th, 2001. It highlights the hate crimes facing the South Asian American community as well ask questions the American definition of what is “Islamic looking” and the stereotypes associated with “terrorists” and “terrorism”.

Professor Junaid Rana will be leading a discussion after the screening.

Where: Lincoln Hall 106
When: Tuesday, October 21st – 7PM

Co-Sponsored by CAIR-UIUC, Asian American Pacific Coalition & Studies Program, Sikh Student Association