Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. / Nott Memorial steps / “Take Back the Night” rally and march against acts of rape, abuse or oppression on campus and in the community; followed by a speak-out at Old Chapel, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 21, 7-9 p.m. / Outside, Beuth House / Film: “Being John Malkovich”; presented by Philosophy Club
Thursday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. / Taylor Music Center, Emerson Auditorium / Tim Olsen Trio + 1, final program in the Department of Music’s “A Trio of Trios.” Features Professor Olsen on piano, Eric Walentowicz on sax, John Menegon on bass and Dave Ratajczak on drums performing originals and jazz standards; free and open to the public
Monday, May 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. / Campus wide / Junior Jump Start; tours, panels, information sessions and more to help prospective members of the Class of 2014 learn more about Union; sponsored by Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
Friday, May 22, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. / Hale House / Faculty forum on “Improving Student Outcomes in Gateway Introductory Courses," addressing why talented students of color struggle with introductory courses, especially in the sciences and engineering. Features speakers from Barnard, Carleton, Grinnell, Hamilton, Mt. Holyoke, Olin and Wellesley colleges and Columbia University, and Union Dean of Engineering Cherrice Traver. Sponsored by Consortium on High Achievement and Success (CHAS); free for Union faculty and staff
Friday, May 22, 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Blue House / AUM Hindu Association and the Kenney Community Center’s annual Holi event, a traditional celebration with colored powder. There will be discussions on its significance and Indian snacks, and Holi will be played on the field outside Blue House.
Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25, 8 and 10 p.m. / Reamer Campus Center Auditorium / Film: “Coraline”
Tuesday, May 26 – Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m. / Yulman Theater / “House of Blue Leaves,” presented by the Department of Theater and Dance and directed by Patricia Culbert; black comedy about a Queens zookeeper who dreams of making it big as a Hollywood songwriter. General admission, $10; with Union ID, $7.
Wednesday, May 27, 6-9 p.m. / Beuth House / Ugandan dinner and discussion with Minerva Fellow Becky Broadwin
Thursday, May 28 – Sunday, May 31 / Campus wide / ReUnion and Family Weekend 2009, featuring an array of events and activities, including dinners, discussions, lectures, theater, music, exhibitions, luncheons, tours, races, fireworks and more
Thursday, May 28, 4:30–6:30 p.m. / Schaffer Library, Phi Beta Kappa Room / Philosophy Speaker Series presents NYU Professor Ted Sider on Meta-Metaphysics.
Thursday, May 28, 6:30-8 p.m. / Memorial Chapel / Black Student Union presents 2nd Annual Union Idol. Admission free, but donations will benefit the Building Up Ghana Project. To compete, e-mail alexisn@union.edu or pacea@union.edu
Friday, May 29, 4 p.m. / Reamer Campus Center Auditorium / Becker Career Center Alumni panel on advertising, event planning and public relations
Friday, May 29, 8 p.m. / Memorial Chapel / Union College and Community Orchestra and Chorale Concert, conducted by Victor Klimash
Friday, May 29 – Monday, June 1, 8 and 10 p.m. / Reamer Campus Center Auditorium / Film: “Friday the 13th”
Saturday, May 30, 1-2 p.m. / Reamer Campus Auditorium / Alumni presentation by Chris Sheridan ’89, writer and executive producer of Fox’s hit TV show “Family Guy”
Monday, June 1, 5 p.m. / Taylor Music Center, Emerson Auditorium / Student recital
Thursday, June 4, 7:30, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. / Reamer Campus Center Auditorium / “Coping with Change” workshop addressing issues of change in the workplace or in personal lives; coordinated by Human Resources
Saturday, May 30, 2:15-3:15 p.m. / Taylor Music Center / Alumni presentation by Scott Siegler ’69 on storytelling, audience expectation and media investments
Saturday, May 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. / Taylor Music Center / Alumni presentation by Alan Horn ’64, president and COO of Warner Bros. Entertainment
Monday, June 1, 5 p.m. / Taylor Music Center, Emerson Auditorium / Student recital