CIC Student Group

the Student Group went live.

I was just posting a comment about the student group meeting at ABC and I decided to also blog it. So here it is:  … Read more »

Response to the film "In the Morning", as seen in the Media that Matters film festival

I'm really haunted by the Media That Matters movie "In the Morning". For those that saw the movie and were wondering (and this is information I found on the above-linked page), the actors were people speaking phoenetic Turkish. Turkish actors were difficult to cast, because there seems to be a code of silence on the topic of Honor Killings.  … Read more »

Recommended Reading - "Root Shock"

"Root Shock" is a book referenced several times by various organizers in Chicago. It analyzes the effects of gentrification on longstanding urban communities. Root Shock at AADL

"Bowling Together" : CIC @ Bel-Mark Lanes

Friday evening, February 9th, we're going bowling. If you're at the Paul Resnick discussion on Friday (12-1, 411 WH), you'll realize that this outing is an exercise in building Social Capital. Come on time, as we'll have a few lanes reserved. And, since it's early in the evening, we can decide whether or not we want to try building social capital at another local establishment. oh yeah, there'll be a sweet prize for the highest score.

Saturday Sunset Screening (Media That Matters 2006)

From M. Palmer: Alliteration aside, here is the official announcement for the (first ever?!) UMSI CIC Movie Night, which will take place this Saturday, February 3rd. The details: 241 Sunset // Ann Arbor, MI 48103 // 8 PM // Bring your favorite munchies & drinks... Feel free to contact me directly for concise directions of all kinds. Marcie marcie.palmer@gmail.com
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