The “30 Days Series” returns with a showing of “Muslims and America” in all first-year residence halls Monday, Feb. 18 at 6:15 p.m. followed by a discussion at 7:45 p.m. in the West second floor south lounge.
The first of two episodes to be shown this term, “Muslims and America” depicts David Stacy, a Christian from West Virginia, who moves to Dearborn, Mich. to live for 30 days in a large Muslim community.
“Minimum Wage” will air Monday, Feb. 25 at 6:15 p.m. followed by a discussion at 7:45 p.m. in the Richmond Basement Lounge. This episode challenges Morgan Spurlock, and his fiancé Alex, to survive for 30 days earning minimum wage.
The shows will also be aired ahead of time on TVUC to enable more students to participate in the discussions, which are facilitated by faculty and Residence Hall Advisors (RAs).
Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life, the “30 Days Series” was created by the director of “Super Size Me,” Academy Award nominee Morgan Spurlock. Each episode addresses topics such as homophobia, religion and binge drinking and fosters frank discussions of cultural awareness, diversity and tolerance.
Joe Martel ’08, a Mechanical Engineering major and West College head RA, was instrumental in bringing the program to campus last year.
More than 150 students and faculty have come together to watch and discuss six different episodes during the last two terms. Additional episodes are slated for the spring term.
For more information, contact Martel at martelj@union.edu.