Spring 2007 Events Archive

• Campus Progress Back to School Party – You’ve had your last battle with the copier, answered your last phone call, and written your last memo. Before returning to the world of midterm exams and lecture halls, finish your D.C. summer with a last hurrah at the Campus Progress Back to School Party. It’s your last chance to hang out with other young progressives working in Washington and enjoy great conversation, FREE DRINKS, and happy hour specials. Join us on Tuesday, August 7, 6:30-8:30 at Adams Mill Bar and Grill (1813 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, D.C.). The event is 18 and over, but you must be 21 to drink. ID required. No cover charge!! Please click here to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  


• “Out and About: Campus Progress and Human Rights Campaign Networking Social”- is a joint effort to help promote social networking between young professionals and college students to come together on issues affecting the GLBTQ community. Wednesday, August 1st at the Equality Forum at the HRC Foundation Building (1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW) in Washington, DC. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature both Winnie Stachelberg, Senior Vice President for External Affairs, from the Center for American Progress and Candace Gingrich, Senior Youth Outreach Manager, from the Human Rights Campaign. This networking event will bring together young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer professionals and our allies to discuss the role of GLBTQ voices in the progressive movement. Hors d’oeuvres provided for your finger food fun. All are welcome. Please click here to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• “Youth Train is coming to Campus Progress” - YouthTrain and CP are coming together for a workshop on effective grassroots organizing. The training will focus on how to get more people involved in your campaigns and issues and consists of an interactive training video and a skills practice session with experienced organizers from the DC area. Tuesday, July 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Center for American Progress (1333 H Street, NW). Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Center for Progressive Leadership. Please click here to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• “Spoken Word: A Vehicle for Progressive Change”- Featuring Paul Flores, Yellow Rage!, Kevin Coval, and Amina Norman-Hawkins. The event will be moderated by Tamia Booker, Campus Events Associate Manager for Campus Progress, the youth outreach arm of the Center for American Progress. The spoken word scene is one of the most important contemporary intersections of art, activism, politics and culture. This passionate medium offers artists a new way to convey social commentary and reach diverse audiences. Join Campus Progress as we spotlight some of America’s most dynamic and fearless voices on the spoken word scene. Tuesday, July 24th at the Center for American Progress in Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW). The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Food will be served. Please click here to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Media that Matters Film Festival- Face the violence in Colombia, bear witness to genocide in Rwanda, and camp alongside the vigilantes on America’s border in the DC premier of a film festival where “a movie becomes a movement.” Get an exclusive first look at a series of nine inspiring short films by young, independent artist-activists. Following the screening, join filmmakers and activists for an engaging panel confronting these very issues including Leah Sapin program associate for Media that Matters Film Festival; Sam Kauffmann, director and producer of the short film Massacre at Murambi; Matt Griffin, Network Coordinator for Listen Up!;and Kathleen Hulka, director and producer of the short film Grace. The panel will be moderated by Rupa Mohan, Events Associate Manager for Campus Progress. Join us on Wednesday, July 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the E Street Cinema ( 555 11th Street NW ). Please click here to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Crossing the Border, Bridging the Divide: Seeking Consensus on Good Immigration Policy– The reform of American immigration policy has become one of the most contentious issues in the entire United States, and the failure of the Senate to adequately address it only adds to the urgency. Please join Juan Antonio, a member of the board of directors of Casa Freehold; Teresa Gutierrez, a member of the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) Coalition; and Chia Chia Wang, a member of the American Friends Service Committee on Sunday, July 15th at the Presbyterian Church in Freehold Borough, New Jersey. 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The speakers will engage the audience on what would make immigration policy both humane and effective and will discuss what a set of principles will embody such a policy. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Casa Freehold. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Navigating the Beltway: How to Get a Job in Washington – Having a fun summer on the Hill? Thinking about coming back to stay after graduation? Need a break from answering the phones? Come to Campus Progress’ lunch reception and Washington job panel. Learn from successful young professionals how to navigate the ever intimidating Washington job quest. Hear our panelists offer their experiences and advice on how to be successful in Washington, DC. The discussion will be moderated by Keisha Senter, Deputy Director for Campus Progress, the youth outreach arm of the Center for American Progress. Panelists include Darrel Thompson, senior advisor for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; Eddy Morales, Deputy Director of Leadership Development at the Center for Community Change; Erica Williams, Field Associate for the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; and Jonathan Jacoby, Associate Director of International Economic Policy for the Center for American Progress. This event will be held in the The Mansfield Room, U.S. Capitol, S207 on Friday, July 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please Click Here to RSVP. Lunch will be served. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Wellstone/Student PIRG Grassroots Training- Campus Progress, Campus Camp Wellstone, and the Student PIRGS are are teaming up to bring you a day of grassroots political skill building! Learn the skills you need to build a grassroots campaign from the ground up from some of the premier youth organizers in the United States. This event is free and open to all young people interested in turning their progressive values into action! Space is very limited, so sign up today! Wednesday, June 27th at the Center for American Progress, Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW). The event is from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Camp Wellstone (a program of Wellstone Action), the Student Public Interest Research Groups (the Student PIRGs), and Campus Progress. Please click here to RSVP for the event. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Campus Progress 2007 National Student Conference- Campus Progress’ third annual National Student Conference will feature Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, as the keynote speaker. The conference will also include speeches by Senator Russell Feingold; Congressman Keith Ellison; Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle; Journalists Seymour Hersh, Asra Nomani, and Jessica Valenti; Public interest activists Wade Henderson, Van Jones, Ralph Nader and Maria Teresa Petersen; and Hip-hop artist M1 of Dead Prez. Tuesday, June 26th at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. (400 New Jersey Ave NW). Sponsored by Campus Progress. Please click here to apply for the conference. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• CP/The Nation Journalism Training Day- Please join Campus Progress and The Nation for an all day student journalism training. Student journalists from across the country will have the opportunity to come together for one day full of workshops, panels, seminars, and informal discussions. The event will featuring prominent editors, reporters, and cultural critics, including Helen Thomas, Barbara Ehrenreich, Eric Schlosser, Katrina vanden Heuvel, David Corn, and Dahlia Lithwick, and many more. Monday, June 25th at the Center for American Progress, Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW). Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and The Nation. Please click here for more information and to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Iraq Lobby Day – Take an early lunch break and join fellow students and others for a morning of training and an afternoon of lobbying members on the Hill to support a change of course on the Iraq war. Learn the issues and take your message directly to Congress and then back to your campus. Monday, June 25th at the Center for American Progress, 1st floor, Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW) . 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sign up here. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress Action and the United States Student Association (USSA)
  
• Clemson University Public Forum on Gender and Hip-Hop: Does Hip-Hop Hate Women?– Rap Sessions presents a panel discussion on hip hop’s gender crisis that will engage students on issues regarding hip hop’s impact on women’s self-image, domestic violence, misogyny, homophobic behavior, and hip hop’s overall representation in the larger society and world. The discussion will be moderated by Bakari Kitwana, author and co-founder of the National Hip Hop Political Convention. Panelists include Akiba Solomon, editor at Essence magazine and co-editor of the anthology Naked: Black Women Bare All About Their Skin, Hair, Lips, and Other Parts; Sam Bazuwule (aka Blitz), independent video producer, hip-hop artist, and entrepreneur; and Martha Diaz, Founder and President of the Hip-Hop Association. Monday, June 25th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Clemson University’s Lee Hall Auditorium. Co-Sponsored by Campus Progress and Rap Sessions. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• “Avanzando: Young Latinos and the Progressive Movement”- Come and meet politically engaged college students and young working professionals at our summer networking social at Jin Lounge (2017 14th Street, NW) on Monday, June 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event will feature Will Campos, Prince George’s County Councilman, and Esther Aguilera, president and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Please join Campus Progress, Voto Latino, Hispanic Strategy Group, and Latin VIP as we showcase the work and dedication of these two young progressive leaders and give attendees the opportunity to meet and network with influential Latinos in D.C. Drink and appetizer specials will be available from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Career Tracks: Navigating the changing media landscape- Corporate ownership, new media, increasing freelance and contract work—they’ll all affect your career as a journalist. Come learn strategies for success and adapting to change from established writers and editors such as Harold Meyerson, Executive Editor of the American Prospect and Washington Post op-ed columnist; Sarah Graham, Producer of the New York Times Digital; Kara Jesella, Editor of the New York Times Styles section and co-author of How Sassy Changed My Life; Sara Horowitz, Founder of Freelancers Union; and moderator Anya Kamenetz, freelance journalist and author of Generation Debt. Wednesday, June 13th at the Newspaper Guild’s New York City headquarters (1501 Broadway). The event will take place from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner will be served; admittance is free. Sponsored by the Newspaper Guild, the Freelancers Union, Campus Progress, and The Nation magazine. Please RSVP to attend. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Iraq Action Camp Lobby Day- On Wednesday, June 13th, take an early lunch break, and join students attending Iraq Action Camp (www.iraqactioncamp.org), DC summer interns, and others for a high-spirited rally at the Capitol Building. Come out and hear U.S. Representative Barbara Lee of the Progressive Caucus and U.S. Represenative Maxine Waters will address the crowd. The rally will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Taft Memorial Park (Senate side, near Union Station). Sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Campus Progress Summer Kick-Off Party- Afraid of getting stuck behind a desk all summer? Start your summer nights off right with the Campus Progress Summer Kick-Off Party. Come hang out with other young progressives working in Washington, D.C. and enjoy great conversation, drink specials, free grub and beer on Tuesday, June 12th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Science Club at 1136 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. (That’s in Dupont Circle, next to Rumors). The event is 18 and over, but you must be 21 to drink. ID required. No cover charge!! For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Iraq Action Camp- Join top activists like MoveOn’s Tom Matzzie, leading experts like the Center for American Progress’ Lawrence Korb, and Iraq war veterans group leaders for four days of education and training for a change of course on the war. Learn the issues, what a good campaign looks like, how to work with the media to get your message out, and take your message directly to Congress and then back to your campus. Travel grants are available. Monday, June 11th to Thursday, June 14th in Washington D.C. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress Action and MoveOn Civic Action. For more information, please email emajor@americanprogress.org
  

The following events are open to the public. Please see details below. No registration required.

• Monday, June 11th, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  Panel Discussion: How did we get here? And how do we get out responsibly?- Please join Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress; Lawrence J. Korb, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress; Fran Middleberg, of Military Families Speak Out; Geoff Millard, of Iraq Veterans Against the War; and moderator Dana Goldstein, Associate Editor of CampusProgress.org at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW, 3rd floor) for a discussion on the conflict that has shaped the lives of soldiers, veterans, and their families
• Monday, June 11th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  Americans Against Escalation in Iraq– Please join Tom Matzzie, Campaign Manager for Coalition and Washington Director for MoveOn.org at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW, 3rd floor) and learn about AAEI’s diverse coalition strategy for keeping our soldiers safe and bringing them home.
• Monday, June 11th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Ground Truth Film Screening and Discussion- Join Garrett Reppenhagen, Chairman of the Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) for a screening and discussion of “The Ground Truth” at the Economic Policy Institute in Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW, 3rd floor).
• Tuesday, June 12th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  You Can’t Do It By Yourself: Principles of Building Leaders– Join Eddy Morales, Deputy Director of Leadership Development for the Center for Community Change at the Center for American Progress in Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW, 10th floor) to learn how to be an effective leader and encourage more people to take on leadership
• Tuesday, June 12th, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  Working with the Media- Work with Greg Speed and Maura Dougherty of Envision Communications at the Center for American Progress in Washington D.C. (1333 H Street NW, 10th floor) and learn how to develop an effective media strategy and the tools to put your ideas into action.
• A Critical Review of UCLA’s New Holistic Admissions Process – The diversity crisis at UCLA is one of the most important issues affecting students at this world-renowned institution. The implementation of this new model for admissions provides an ideal opportunity for the UCLA community to both discuss and evaluate the university’s attempt to create a more diverse student body and further improve UCLA’s admissions and selection process. Saturday, June 9th at the University of California, Los Angeles. Ackerman Lounge, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please join us on to take part in this symposium alongside your fellow students, faculty members, and staff. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, the Undergraduate Students Association Council Office of the External Vice President, and the UCLA Admissions Coalition (including MEChA, Samahang Pilipino, Vietnamese Student Union, Afrikan Student Union, Asian Pacific Coalition, and others).
  
• Northern Uganda: Peace on the Horizon?

  Monday, June 4th, 2007
  6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Food will be served at 6:00 p.m.

  Featured Speakers:
  Ryan Gosling, Academy Award-nominated actor; currently writing and producing a film on Northern Uganda
  Betty Bigombe, Senior Fellow, United States Institute of Peace
  Jimmie Briggs, journalist and author of “Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go To War”
  Michael Poffenberger, Executive Director, Resolve Uganda
  Laren Poole, Founder and Filmmaker, Invisible Children

  Moderated by:
  John Prendergast, co-chair, ENOUGH

  Please join us for a conversation about the ongoing conflict in Northern Uganda and prospects for peace in the region. While there has been recent progress in Uganda with a renewed cessation of hostilities agreement and a road map for comprehensive solutions to the conflict, the situation is fragile and success will require leadership from the international community, especially the United States.

  Come hear Ryan Gosling, John Prendergast, Jimmie Briggs and Betty Bigombe discuss their recent trip to Uganda; watch Laren Poole’s brief film produced by Invisible Children; and learn about tools for taking action to help bring peace to Uganda from Michael Poffenberger.

  Location:
  Center for American Progress
  1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
  Washington, DC 20005
  Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to Metro Center

  Co-sponsored by Resolve Uganda, Enough, Center for American Progress, Campus Progress, and The Invisible Children. Please click here to RSVP. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  

• “Why have Human Rights Organizations taken on Reproductive Rights?”- LaShawn R. Jefferson, Executive Director of the Women’s Rights Division at Human Rights Watch, and Dan Esparza, Co-Chair of the Women’s Rights Program Steering Committee for Amnesty International, USA, will engage in a panel discussion about reproductive health and how this topic has been introduced into the forefront of human rights issues. They will discuss the key decisions, goals, and challenges of how this topic became prominent for human rights organizations. Thursday, May 31st at University of California, Los Angeles. UCLA Community Health Sciences Building, room 43-105, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and a reception is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and UCLA Bixby Program in Reproductive Health. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• “The Second Annual Progressive Gala” – The event features progressive student organizations, speakers, and performances that will come together on Saturday, May 26th at the University of Chicago. James Carville will open up the event at 7:00 p.m. at Ratner Athletic Facility (5530 South Ellis Avenue Room 108 Chicago, IL 60637). The event continues at 8:30 p.m. at adjacent Smart Museum ( 5550 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago IL 60637) featuring Law Professor Randolph Stone, History Professor Bill Novak, Darfur Activist Bec Hamiliton, Community Organizer Charles Pryce, Spoken word Artist Harlym 125, and various student performances, a policy discussion lead by the Roosevelt Institution, and a debate by the Debate Society. Food and drinks will be provided and admission for the entire evening is five dollars. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and The University of Chicago Progressive Gala Committee which features the universities progressive organizations. For additional information, please log on to http://gala07.blogspot.com/. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, May 21st at University of California, Santa Barbara. UCSB Multi Cultural Center Theater, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Immediately following the screening, there will be a discussion with Dan Lohaus, director of the film. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Santa Barbara Veterans for Peace (SBVFP), and UCSB Campus
  Democrats. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Bridge the Gap: Gender Rights/Human Rights: Gender Public Advocacy Coalition (GPAC) is hosting its 2007 GenderYOUTH Leadership Summit to be held in Washington D.C from May 17th to May 19th. This summit is a day-long leadership institute on gender rights, activism, skills building, a mini film festival, and a gender theory institute with academics and activists. The summit will feature a keynote address by Loretta Ross, founder and executive director of the National Center for Human Rights Education. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Media Boot Camp Training Session – Please join Dana Goldstein of Campus Progress for workshops on media training on Saturday, May 19th in Washington D.C. (1201 16th Street NW). The first media bootcamp will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room C. The second media bootcamp will be held from 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. in Conference Room C. Sponsored by Campus Progress.
• “Environmental Justice Day”- Students will educate other students on on environmental justice by through presentations on the effects that toxic waste has on the LA area. Thursday, May 15th, at University of California, Los Angeles. The day will feature a speaker presentation by the Founder of Transformative Action, Scott Sherman. De Neve Auditorium, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sherman will address environmental problems not just within Los Angeles, but also in other parts of the world that will leave students knowing the issues and how to get involved through on-campus or off-campus organizations. Refreshments will be served. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, the Environmental Committee of the Student Activist Project and Amnesty International. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, May 15th, at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. AC 113, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food will be served. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and People for Progressive Form. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, May 14th, at Carleton College. Olin 149, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food will be served. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, the Carleton Progressive, the Carleton Democrats, and the Department of Political Science. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, May 8th, at Dartmouth College on campus at the Collis Commonground. The event will begin with a discussion with Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress from 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. To follow will be a screening of the film and a panel discussion with the director of the film, Dan Lohaus, and Iraq war veteran, Herold Noel from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Food will be served. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and The Dartmouth Progressives. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, May 7th, at Carleton College. Olin 149, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Food will be served. The film follows a few patriotic Americans extremely closely through the entire military experience—recruitment, training, combat, homecoming, and reintegration into society. It is the rare documentary that lets the soldiers speak for themselves. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, the Carleton Progressive, the Carleton Democrats, and the Department of Political Science. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Wednesday, May 2nd at Ohio State University. Hagerty Hall Room 359, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The film follows a few patriotic Americans extremely closely through the entire military experience—recruitment, training, combat, homecoming, and reintegration into society. It is the rare documentary that lets the soldiers speak for themselves. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Anti-War Coalition, and College Democrats. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Iraq in Fragments and Shadow Companies
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Wednesday May 2nd at University of Wisconsin, Madison. Wisconsin Union Theater, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Real-to-Reel Documentary Cinema Presentation-WUD Film Committee. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, May 1st, at the College of St. Scholastica. CSS Science Auditorium, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Northland Anti-war Coalition, Green party, Veterans for Peace, The Duluth Catholic Workers Community, UMD Students for Peace, and CSS Amnesty International. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, April 30th, at Carleton College. Olin 149, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The War Tapes eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, the Carleton Progressive, the Carleton Democrats, and the Department of Political Science. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, April 30th at Wesleyan University. Center for Film Studies, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Sergeant Steve Pink, Iraq war veteran from the film. Following the screening and discussion, there will be a reception. The War Tapes eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Students for Ending the War in Iraq, Sociology Department, and the American Studies Department. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• “Conversations with Tom Daschle”: Special Guest Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey- The Georgetown Public Policy Institute and the Center for American Progress / Campus Progress would like to cordially invite you to the next in the series of “Conversations with Tom Daschle.” In this installation, guest Christine Todd Whitman, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and former Governor of New Jersey, and former Senator Daschle will discuss and answer questions about climate change. The event will take place on Monday, April 30th, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., in the Georgetown University GPPI Student Lounge, at the Car Barn on the 4th Floor (3520 Prospect Street, NW). Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP to RKR6@georgetown.edu. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Southeast Asian Awareness Benefit Concert- STOP, Sex Trafficking Obliteration Petition, is a semester long campaign aimed to raise awareness of sex trafficking. Saturday, April 28th at the University of California, Berkeley Heller Lounge, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Featuring Yellowgurl, Native Guns, and many more. STOP looks to provide resources and dispel negative attitudes towards sex survivors, expose the invisibility of human trafficking, and raise a discussion of the relevant current legislations. Find out more. Join the cause. Make a difference.The campaign is a collaborative effort between local organizations such as NOW, Pryntean, Asian Political Association, and some members of REACH! (the Asian Pacific Islander retention center) and national progressive groups such as Campus Progress and CAPAL. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Climate Crisis: A Call to Action- Center for American Progress staffer Theodore LeCompte will present the global warming slide show painstakingly developed by The Honorable Al Gore, as reflected in the book and Academy Award nominated Paramount Films documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Friday, April 27th at University of South Dakota. The event will be hosted on campus the Fine Arts building, Room 107 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Theodore is one of nearly 1,000 citizens that has been trained by The Climate Project® to deliver this science-based presentation. He was selected from a pool of thousands of applicants and has agreed to deliver this important message to communities and campuses across the country. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Students Advocating Grassroots Environmentalism (SAGE). For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Thursday, April 26th, at Kenyon College. Higley Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Daniel Levy, Senior Fellow and Director of the Prospects for Peace Initiative, The Century Foundation and Senior Fellow and Director of the Middle East Initiative, The New America Foundation. The War Tapes eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Latin America: Free or Fair Trade? Last Spring break, a group of Wesleyan University students and professors journeyed to a small town in El Salvador in conjunction with the American Jewish World Service. Following his trip one month ago, Professor Daniel Long of Wesleyan’s Sociology Department will be giving a lecture about the impacts of free trade and fair trade in Latin America, specifically the effects on Latin American workers. Thursday, April 26th at Wesleyan University. PAC 001 at 4:15. There will be a reception and refreshments following the talk. Sponsored by Campus Progress.
  
• Free Advance Screening of Entourage- Join Campus Progress for an advance screening of HBO’s hit comedy series “Entourage.” This show looks at the day-to-day life of Vincent Chase, a hot young actor in modern-day Hollywood, and his three pals. Be the first of your friends to see this episode before it airs on Sunday, April 29th, at 10:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26th at E Street Cinemas, 555 11th Street NW. Screening begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Free refreshments. Sponsored by Campus Progress.
• The Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Wednesday, April 25th, at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Stewart Hall, Room 100, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The film follows a few patriotic Americans extremely closely through the entire military experience—recruitment, training, combat, homecoming, and reintegration into society. It is the rare documentary that lets the soldiers speak for themselves. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Students for Progressive Action. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Wednesday, April 25th at Emmanuel College, the documentary “When I Came Home” will be shown in the Library Lecture Hall from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m, followed by a discussion with Herold Noel, an Iraq War veteran from the film. “When I Came Home” tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Social Awareness, Democratic Club, and Model United Nations. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, April 24th, at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Stewart Hall, Room 100, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The War Tapes eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Students for Progressive Action. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• “BIOJUSTICE – Why Biotechnology Will Not Save the World” - The Biotechnology Industry spends billions of dollars pushing unlabelled, untested, and unsafe genetically modified food and medicine. Come hear some alternatives to this corporate attack on our communities and ecosystems! Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30pm in Lincoln Campus Center room 163-C. Featuring Brian Tokar, a faculty member and Biotechnology Project Director at the Institute for Social Ecology in Vermont. He is the author of The Green Alternative, Earth for Sale, and edited Redesigning Life?. His latest book, Gene Traders: Biotechnology, World Trade and the Globalization of Hunger, was published in 2004 by Toward Freedom in Burlington, Vermont. Brian was the recipient of a 1999 Project Censored award for his investigative history of the Monsanto company (The Ecologist, Sept./Oct. 1998). Brian holds concurrent degrees from MIT in biology and physics, and a Masters degree in biophysics from Harvard University. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the University of Massachusetts Radical Students’ Union. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• “A Community Forum: Find the Facts on Immigration” – The forum explores issues surrounding both legal and illegal immigration. The panel will include Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Co-director of Immigration Studies at NYU; Dan Restrepo, Director of The Americas Project at the Center for American Progress; Peter Schuck, the Simeon E. Baldwin Professor of Law at Yale University; Yorelis Vidal of Make the Road by Walking; and Saru Jayaraman, Executive Director of Restaurant Opportunities Council-New York (ROC-NY). Monday April 23rd at New York University. Palladium Multi-Purpose Room (140 East 14th Street), 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, NYU College Democrats, LUCHA, Students Creating Radical Change, and ACLU at NYU. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, April 23rd, at Centre College. Vahlkamp Theater, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The film examines the context that led to the outrageous incidents of Abu Ghraib, analyzing both the psychology of the perpetrators and the ideology of a war that produce such heinous occurrences. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Centre Peace. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Slavery Survivor and Human Rights Activist Simon Deng Speaks at Kalamazoo- On Monday, April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Simon Deng will be speaking on Kalamazoo College’s campus in the Olmsted Room. Simong Deng is a Sudanese native who was forced to escape from his village at the age of nine when it was attacked by the Sudanese army. He was captured a year later and forced into slavery, where he stayed for three years, until he escaped. Deng now lives in New York City as an American citizen, and in March of 2006, he began the first Sudan Freedom Walk, a march from the United Nations building in New York City, to the Capital Building in Washington, DC. There Mr. Deng met with President Bush at the White House. Co-sponsored by of Campus Progress, the Kalamazoo College Democrats, and the Kalamazoo College chapter of Amnesty International.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, April 23rd, at Kenyon College. Higley Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Food will be served. The War Tapes eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Amnesty International, and the Kenyon College. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, April 23rd, at American University. Mary Gradon Center Room 120, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The film follows a few patriotic Americans extremely closely through the entire military experience—recruitment, training, combat, homecoming, and reintegration into society. It is the rare documentary that lets the soldiers speak for themselves. Sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home and Baghdad ER
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, April 23rd, at Illinois State University. Stevenson Hall, 120, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “When I Came Home” tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and The Indy. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Sunday, April 22nd at Kenyon College. Higley Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The film examines the context that led to the outrageous incidents of Abu Ghraib, analyzing both the psychology of the perpetrators and the ideology of a war that produce such heinous occurrences. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Amnesty International, and the Kenyon College. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Sunday, April 22nd at Centre College, in Vahlkamp Theater from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Immediately following the film, there will be a discussion with James Millard, Director of Foundation for Affordable Housing, Lexington, Kentucky. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and CentrePeace. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• “Environmental Expo”- The expo is designed to raise awareness on environmental issues and teach students ways to effect change on their campuses through policy initiatives. Saturday, April 21st at Wesleyan University. The expo begin at 1:00 p.m. in PAC002. Speakers will include Andy T. Bauer, chair of the Portland Clean Energy Task Force, leading the “20% By 2010” campaign in Portland, CT; Dr. Gary Yohe, Econ Professor at Wesleyan; Tom Christopher , author of “Compost This Book.” Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, the Yale chapter of Sustainable foods, and the Wesleyan Chapter of Green Architecture to rebuild New Orleans Post- Katrina. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Northwest Progressive Conference
  The goal of the Northwest Progressive Conference is to reach out to the Northwest community in an effort to bring together anyone who is interested in social change and social justice to share skills and ideas and to educate one another. Currently we have over 50 workshops, speakers, artists, musicians, and other activists planned, with topics ranging from Globalization 101 to immigration to the relationship between politics and the media. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Workshops will start the evening of Thursday, April 19th, and go through the evening of Saturday, April 21st. Adrienne Maree Brown will address the students as the keynote speaker on Friday, April 20th, at 6:00 p.m. The conference will take place on the campus of Washington State University. For more information, please check out the website at http://wsuprogressive.com or email at info@wsuprogressive.com.
  
• Media Boot Camp Training Session – Please join Pedro De La Torre and Ross Mudrick of Campus Progress for a workshop on media training on Saturday, April 21st, at Washington State University. 4:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Todd Hall 275. Sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
• Earth Day Initiative- Discussions on recycling, alternative energy, and other topics will be shared to inspire sustainable awareness and demonstrate a sustainable community evolution. Students will connect with the campus and extended community uniting efforts, magnifying and accelerating change for a more sustainable campus and the state of Hawaii. Friday, April 20th at the University of Hawaii, Manoa campus. Saunders Hall will be transformed into an interactive forum for the campus and extended community.
  10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Sustainability Courtyard: Eco- Fair will feature Carla Din from Apollo Alliance and Michelle Medeiros with Forest Ethics
  3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Saunders Hall: Earth Day Interactive Launch Party
  7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Hawaii Hall: After Party Earth Day Concert. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, The Hub (Help Us Bridge) Foundation, and Sustainable Saunders. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Thursday, April 19th, at Gordon College. Jenks 237, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The film examines the context that led to the outrageous incidents of Abu Ghraib, analyzing both the psychology of the perpetrators and the ideology of a war that produce such heinous occurrences. Sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• A Window of Hope: Standing with Women in Iraq to End Violence
  Campus Progress has teamed up with MADRE to sponsor their speaking tour “A Window of Hope: Standing with Women in Iraq to End Violence.” Since the start of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, Iraqi women have faced multiple forms of violence, including a sharp rise in abductions, rape, and “honor killings.” Hear directly from women on the front lines of the struggle to end gender-based violence and create a secular, democratic Iraq free of both U.S. occupation and Islamist coercion. Featuring Yanar Mohammed Director, Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, and Yifat Susskind, Communications Director, MADRE. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org. This tour will be featured at the following schools:
  • Monday, April 16th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m
    College of Saint Benedict, Haehn Campus Center, Alum Hall
    Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, MADRE, Department of Political Science, Global Awareness Lecture Series, Learning Through Difference: Learning Through Community
  • Tuesday, April 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    St. Cloud College, Ritsche Auditorium, Stewart Hall
    Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, MADRE, The Women’s Center, Campus Advocates Against Sexual Assault, Non-violent Alternative, and WALL – A Women’s Action Group
  • Wednesday, April 18th, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    Carleton College, Leighton Hall, Room 305
    Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, MADRE, and Women and Gender Studies Department
  • Thursday, April 19th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Raymond Walter College, Location TBA
    Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, MADRE, and the Sexual Assault Prevention Program
  • Thursday, April 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    University of Cincinnati, Uptown Campus, 450 Lindner Center
    Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, MADRE, and the Sexual Assault Prevention Program

• Film Screening and Discussion: Sacred Choices and Abortion
  Voices for Choices and the Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom will present a screening of the film “Sacred Choices and Abortion” at George Washington University, on Wednesday, April 18th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Alumni House (20th and F Streets, NW). The screening will be followed by a discussion with Jessica Arons of the Center for American Progress. Sponsored by the GWU Student Association. Please contact Brooke87@gwu.edu with questions.
  
• Rap Sessions: Does Hip Hop Hate Women? A Community Dialogue- A panel discussion on hip hop’s gender crisis that will engage students on issues regarding hip hop’s impact on women’s self-image, domestic violence, misogyny, homophobic behavior, and hip hop’s overall representation in the larger society and world. The discussion will be moderated by Bakari Kitwana, author and co-founder of the National Hip Hop Political Convention. Panelists include Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, author of “The Black Feminist Reader”; Joan Morgan, author of “When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks it Down”; Byron Hurt, filmmaker of “Beyond Beats and Rhymes;” and Mark Anthony Neal, author of “New Black Man: Rethinking Black Masculinity,” “That’s the Joint!: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader” and several other books. Wednesday, April 18th at Case Western Reserve University. Venue to be announced, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Rap Sessions. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, April 17th at Amherst College, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Pruyne Lecture Hall of Fayerweather, followed by a panel discussion featuring Professor Sayres Rudy of the Political Science Department. The film follows a few patriotic Americans extremely closely through the entire military experience—recruitment, training, combat, homecoming, and reintegration into society. It is the rare documentary that lets the soldiers speak for themselves. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Veterans for Peace, and the Amherst Democrats. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Political Engagement and Youth Today: A New National Poll of America’s 18-24 Year Olds- Campus Progress and Harvard’s University Institute of Politics invite you to a Poll Briefing. The event will be hosted on Tuesday, April 17th at 11 a.m. at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. IOP has been conducting regular polling for America’s young people for seven years examining the political views of 18-24 year’s old. The event features Sarah Bianchi, Member, IOP Senior Advisory Committee; former National Policy Director, John Kerry Presidential Campaign and former Domestic Policy Advisor to Vice President Gore; John Della Volpe, Polling Director, Institute of Politics, Harvard University; David King, Kennedy School Lecturer in Public Policy and IOP Dir. of Research; Matthew Valji, IOP Survey Co-Chair; Harvard Undergraduate ’08. This spring’s poll’s results provide an even more comprehensive look at a demographic critical to the outcome of future elections, including 18-24 year olds’ views on politics, 2008 presidential candidates, the War in Iraq, foreign policy, and other critical issues. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
• Rally for Darfur- The Indiana Coalition to Save Darfur will be hosting a Rally for Darfur on April 15, 2007 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Indiana State House, 402 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204. Hoosiers will gather at the state house to stand against genocide and to send a message. The rally will consist of a variety of speakers, including Bec Hamilton, Genocide Intervention Network; Anita Sharma, Executive Director of Enough!; and Joshua Bloom, American Jewish World Service, as well as musical performances. The event will be free and open to the public. In case of rain, the rally will move indoors under the rotunda. The Indiana Coalition to Save Darfur is made up of a variety of religious, community, and student organizations from around the state. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Save Darfur Coalition, the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council, the People of the United Methodist Church, Citizens for Global Solutions, the ENOUGH Project, the Darfur Peace and Development Organization, and The Genocide Intervention Network. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Iraq Film Project: The Situation, Baghdad ER, Ghosts of Abu Ghraib, The Ground Truth, and The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Colby College will hold an Iraq Film Festival on Sunday, April 15th at the Railroad Square Cinema, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville, ME. The all- day event is from 11:30 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. Following the screening of The Situation, there will be a discussion with the director of the film, Philip Haas. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Railroad Square Cinema, Shadow Distribution, Films for Social Awareness, Pugh Community Board, League of Progressive Voters (Waterville), Musician’s Alliance, Student Art Committee, Colby Silk Screening Club and the Movement for Global Justice. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Saturday, April 14th, at Lehigh University. Whitaker Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This film examines the context that led to the outrageous incidents of Abu Ghraib, analyzing both the psychology of the perpetrators and the ideology of a war that produce such heinous occurrences. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Progressive Student Alliance. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Hip-Hop Health and Wellness Fair- During Hop Health and Wellness Fair, the Student Health Ambassadors of Fisk University are hosting a health fair featuring nutritionists, a fitness expert, representatives from STD Free, HIV screenings, holistic health, diabetes screenings, and interactive breakdancing and fitness shows from the world famous Stick and Move Dance crew. Friday, April 13th at Fisk University. The event will be from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, The HBCU Wellness Initiative, the Student Health Ambassadors. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Thursday, April 12th, at Brown University, the Ivy Film Festival will present “The War Tapes” at 10:00 p.m. in Stuart Theater. The War Tapes eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Amnesty International, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Living Wage Forum and Rally
  April 10th through 12th will feature a week of events for discussing and taking action for a living wage in the Miami University community. Monday, April 10th there will be a Living Wage Forum that will feature Dr. Stephanie Luce and Dr. Christian Weller, Senior Fellow and Economist of the Center for American Progress. The forum will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the Fisk Lounge in Ogden Hall. On April 12, we will host our Living Wage Rally at 4:30 p.m. Please join us as we explore the intersections of work, wages, class, and economic disparity at Miami University. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Students for Staff. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib Screening and Panel Discussion
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, April 10th, at Brown University, “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib” will shown from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in MacMillan Hall 115. The event will be co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Amnesty International, Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib” examines the context that led to the outrageous incidents of Abu Ghraib, analyzing both the psychology of the perpetrators and the ideology of a war that produce such heinous occurrences.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home Screening and Panel Discussion
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, April 10th at Ithaca College. Park School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., featuring a panel discussion with director Dan Lohaus. The event will be co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Buzzsaw Haircut. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• “Eyes on the Prize:” Reflections on the Religious and Political Movements for Black Civil Rights and the Movement for LGBT Equality- Featuring a film screening, speech, and performance on Tuesday, April 10th at Santa Clara University. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Williman Room of the Benson Memorial Center and will include a screening of “Eyes on the Prize,” followed by a speech by author, activist, and community organizer, Kenyon Farrow. Farrow has worked on campaigns against gentrification, police brutality, and homophobic violence in Black communities. Finally, the renowned a capella group Stanford Talisman will perform. Dinner will be provided (pizza and drinks). Please RSVP by April 6 to: SCUGASPED@gmail.com. The event will be co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Center for Multicultural Learning, SCCAP, GASPED (Gays and Straights Promoting Education and Diversity), Loyola RLC: Faith and Social Justice, Igwebuike: Black Student Union, and GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alliance). For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Medical Ethics: A Lecture on the HPV Vaccine Controversy
  Renowned bio-ethicist and Chair of the Department of Medical Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania Arthur L. Caplan will give a lecture on the controversy surrounding the HPV vaccine. Thursday, April 5th at Wesleyan University. The lecture will begin at 4:15 p.m. in Shanklin 107 and all are welcome. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Climate Crisis: A Call to Action- Center for American Progress staffer Theodore LeCompte will present the global warming slide show painstakingly developed by The Honorable Al Gore, as reflected in the book and Academy Award nominated Paramount Films documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Thursday, April 5th at Western Washington University. The event will be hosted on campus in room SL 120 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Theodore is one of nearly 1,000 citizens that has been trained by The Climate Project® to deliver this science-based presentation. He was selected from a pool of thousands of applicants and has agreed to deliver this important message to communities and campuses across the country. Co-sponsored by Camous Progress and the World Injustice Awareness Club. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Diversity Awareness Week: Film screenings of The Education of Shelby Knox and Crossing Arizona
  During its Diversity Awareness Week April 2-6, the Multicultural Student Development Service of Florida Gulf Coast University is hosting a film series, which will focus on differences, struggles, and adversities that others face in an environment not supportive or reflective of particular individuals. The Education of Shelby Knox” will be shown at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 2nd, and “Crossing Arizona” will be shown Wednesday, April 4th at 4:30 p.m in the Student Union Building. Both screenings will be followed by discussion. Diversity Week features an extravagant array of performing arts, crafts, films/documentaries, and educational /experiential exhibits by local and regional presenters and artisans, as well as ethnic foods. With the theme, “FOCUS” the event provides an environment for learning about others, while encouraging a deeper exploration of differences. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Multicultural Student Development Service.For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves.Tuesday, April 3rd, at Ithaca College. Park School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This film examines the context that led to the outrageous incidents of Abu Ghraib, analyzing both the psychology of the perpetrators and the ideology of a war that produce such heinous occurrences. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Students for Just Peace. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib Film Screening and Panel Discussion
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, April 3rd at Amherst College. Pruyne Lecture Hall, Fayerweather from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Immediately following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with Professor Nasser Hussain (Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought) and Professor Martha Saxton (History and Women and Gender Studies). “Ghosts of Abu Ghraib,” wielding startlingly candid interviews with perpetrators, witnesses, and victims, provides an inside look at the abuses that occurred at the Iraqi prison in the fall of 2003. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Amherst Democrats. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Rap Sessions: Does Hip Hop Hate Women? A Community Dialogue- A panel discussion on hip hop’s gender crisis that will engage students on issues regarding hip hop’s impact on women’s self-image, domestic violence, misogyny, homophobic behavior, and largely hip hop’s representation in the larger society and world. The discussion will be moderated by Mark Anthony Neal, author of “New Black Man: Rethinking Black Masculinity,” “That’s the Joint!: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader” and several other books. Panelists include Bakari Kitwana, author and co-founder of the National Hip Hop Political Convention; Martha Diaz, educator and film maker; Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, author of “The Black Feminist Reader”; and Glenn Toby, educator, activist, and founder of the Book Bank Foundation. Friday, March 30th at The University of Rochester. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Rap Sessions. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Baghdad ER
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Thursday, March 29th at the University of Central Florida. Student Union Room 218A, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The film brings the audience into the chaotic, often disturbing world of the Armed Services Field Hospital in Baghdad, where heroic doctors work tirelessly to undo the damage perpetrated on the brave men and women of the battlefield. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Campus Peace Action, Progressive Council, Students for a Democratic Society, and the Iranian Student Organization. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Wednesday, March 28th at the University of Central Florida. Student Union 316C, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The film tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Campus Peace Action, Progressive Council, Students for a Democratic Society, and the Iranian Student Organization. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves.Tuesday, March 27th at the University of Central Florida. Student Union 220, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The fillm examines the context that led to the outrageous incidents of Abu Ghraib, analyzing both the psychology of the perpetrators and the ideology of a war that produce such heinous occurrences. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Campus Peace Action, Progressive Council, Students for a Democratic Society, and the Iranian Student Organization. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the most compelling films about the war in Iraq on 30 college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, March 27th at Princeton University. Frist 302, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The film eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Veterans For Peace, and the Princeton College Democrats. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Climate Crisis: A Call to Action- Center for American Progress staffer Theodore LeCompte will present the global warming slide show painstakingly developed by The Honorable Al Gore, as reflected in the book and Academy Award nominated Paramount Films documentary An Inconvenient Truth on Tuesday, March 27th at Arizona State University. The event will be hosted on campus at a location to be determined, at 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Theodore is one of nearly 1,000 citizens that has been trained by The Climate Project® to deliver this science-based presentation. He was selected from a pool of thousands of applicants and has agreed to deliver this important message to communities and campuses across the country. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Rad Recycling Group, for Pass the Passion. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Festival Series is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, March 27th at Amherst College. Pruyne Lecture Hall, Fayerweather, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Immediately following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with the director of the film Dan Lohaus. When I Came Home tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Veterans for Peace, and Amherst Democrats. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Black Media Symposium: “The New Post-Blackness”
  Mark Lloyd will give the Keynote Address at the Black Media Symposium, this Monday March 26, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall Art Gallery at the University of Virginia, on the topic of “The New Post-Blackness: Hip-Hop, Cyberspace, and Power in America.” The speech will be preceded by the Opening Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Newcomb Hall Main Lounge. The purpose of the Black Media Symposium (BMS) is to educate and promote discussion of African-American contributions to the media. During a week long series of events held on UVA’s campus from March 26 – 30, 2007, speakers, guests, panelists, students, and faculty will focus on the content, production, and utilization of Black media. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Civic Engagement Imperative: The Key to Social Change. This panel discussion will explore the importance of civic engagement to producing significant social change. Through their personal histories and general refection on today’s problems, Former Member of the Durham City Council, Cynthia Brown; Organizing Director, N.C. Waste Awareness Reduction Network, Margie Ellison; and political and social activist Will Mega, will examine civic engagement ranging from community service to political activism. Moreover, considering the political, social, economic, and spiritual crisis in our communities, they will discuss the need for more vigorous civic engagement, especially by young people. Monday, March 26, at North Carolina Central University. Alfonso Elder Student Union. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Civic Engagement Task Force and Campus Progress. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Campus Climate Challenge Regional Conferences – Join hundreds of youth from around the country to learn, teach and build the movement together.  This year the Campus Climate Challenge and dozens of ally organizations across the country are making history by bringing over 1,200 youth to these regional conferences! The Conferences will feature presentations from scientists, policy experts and youth leaders, case studies on campus energy efficiency/renewable energy victories, networking opportunities with organizations and youth in your state and region, trainings on aspects of local, regional and national organizing, and plenty of fun and late night festivities. Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue and Northeast Climate Conference Boston, MA March 23-25
  
• NBLSA 39th Annual National Convention- The National Black Law Students Association (“NBLSA”) will be sponsoring an International Relations Panel in conjunction with its 39th Annual National Convention on Friday, March 23, 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia. The theme for NBLSA’s National Convention is the same as the organization’s theme for the year, “Extending a Vision of Progress: Preparing for Excellence in the Law. “ The purpose of the International Relations Panel will be to encourage and inspire young adults to take an active interest in social, political, and economic issues abroad. Over 1,200 NBLSA members are expected to attend this National Convention, NBLSA’s largest convention in history. For more information please go to www.nblsa.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves.Friday, March 23rd, at the University of Virginia. Clemons 201, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The film eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to personally record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Students for Peace in Iraq. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: Last Letters Home
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Festival Series is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Friday, March 23rd at University of Central Florida. Student Union Room 220, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Last Letters Home illuminates a fresh, personal perspective on the war by matching the reading of soldiers’ own letters home to their families with images of the chaos in Iraq that they have gone through. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Campus Peace Action, Progressive Council, Students for a Democratic Society, and the Iranian Student Organization. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Life Support
  Campus Progress is teaming up with HBO to do special screenings of the acclaimed film, Life Support, a film that examines the African-American community’s HIV crisis through the eyes of a survivor who is a mother, an ex-addict and an AIDS activist. Inspired by the true story of director Nelson George’s own sister and family, this poignant drama features a mix of actors and real people from the HIV/AIDS community to tell the story of one woman’s struggle to find meaning in misfortune. Immediately following the film, there will be a discussion with AIDS activist and educator, William Brawner. Thursday, March 22nd at Cheyney University. Dudley Auditorium, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Pan Hellenic Council. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• A Night with Vivian Stromberg: How One Woman Created Change- Vivian Stromberg was a single-working mother teaching in the Bronx when she decided to found the non-profit MADRE, and international women’s rights organization to help women in war-torn countries through aid, advocacy, and education. She will speak and share her story, which inspires activism and change regardless of age. Thursday, March 22nd at the University of Southern California. SLH 200, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Food will be provided. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Women’s Student Assembly. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
• The Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Thursday, March 22nd, at the University of Central Florida. Student Union Room 316C, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The film eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to personally record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Campus Peace Action, Progressive Council, Students for a Democratic Society, and the Iranian Student Organization. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Wednesday, March 21st at University of Central Florida. Student Union Room 316A, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Refreshments provided. The Ground Truth is a riveting documentary that examines the lives of several soldiers who have returned home but cannot escape the memories of combat. The film, by Patricia Foulkrod, reveals the emotional and personal traumas soldiers deal with upon returning home. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Campus Peace Action, Progressive Council, Students for a Democratic Society, and the Iranian Student Organization. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
• Rap Sessions: Does Hip Hop Hate Women? A Community Dialogue- A panel discussion on hip hop’s gender crisis that will engage students on issues regarding hip hop’s impact on women’s self-image, domestic violence, misogyny, homophobic behavior, and largely hip hop’s representation in the larger society and world. The discussion will be moderated by Bakari Kitwana, author and co-founder of the National Hip Hop Political Convention. Panelists include Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, author of “The Black Feminist Reader”; Joan Morgan, author of “When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks it Down; Mark Anthony Neal, author of “New Black Man: Rethinking Black Masculinity,” “That’s the Joint!: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader” and several other books, and hip hop recording artist Yo-Yo. Tuesday, March 20th at Spelman College. The Cosby Auditorium. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Rap Sessions, and The History Department. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth Screening and Panel Discussion
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, March 20th at Portland State University. Smith Building, Parkway North Cafeteria, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Immediately following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with Iraq war veterans, Robert and Tina Bean. The film follows a few patriotic Americans extremely closely through the entire military experience—recruitment, training, combat, homecoming, and reintegration into society. It is the rare documentary that lets the soldiers speak for themselves. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Students for Unity. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• The Iraq Film Project: When I Came Home Screening and Panel Discussion
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, March 20th at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Angel Hall Auditorium A from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Immediately following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with the director of the film Dan Lohaus. When I Came Home tackles the timely issue of how many of the troops that give the greatest sacrifice possible for this country are often forgotten when they return to that country, as taxing efforts to restart a life are compounded by insufficient health care and the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and The Michigan Independent. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes Screening and Panel Discussion
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film festivals screening the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Monday, March 19th, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Angel Hall Auditorium C, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Immediately following the film, there will be a panel discussion with Senior Fellow of the Center for American Progress, Brian Katulis. The film eschews the politicization of our troops’effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to personally record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and The Michigan Independent. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Socio-Economic Discrimination: It Could Happen to You – Being “middle class” used to evoke visions of a comfortable lifestyle: a good job, a nice house, security, stability. Recently many folks who consider themselves to be “middle class” and those who are striving for it, are finding it harder and harder to achieve and/or maintain that comfortable lifestyle. Dr. Weller will share his research on the “squeezing” of the middle class in American and the ever-shrinking resources available to middle class working people. Friday, March 16th at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. 8:20 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Diversity Committee of Kalamazoo Valley Community College. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Wednesday, March 14th at Lehigh University. SL 120, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Refreshments provided. “The Ground Truth” is a riveting documentary that examines the lives of several soldiers who have returned home but cannot escape the memories of combat. The film, by Patricia Foulkrod, reveals the emotional and personal traumas soldiers deal with upon returning home. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, World Affairs Club, and the College Democrats. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
• Eyes on the Prize: Nationwide Campus Tour – Thirteen years since it last aired in 1993, Eyes on the Prize has returned to television. This landmark film features archival footage and contemporary interviews with participants in the struggle for and against Civil Rights. Wednesday, March 14th from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at San Jose State University. SJSU will be screening Episode 3: Ain’t Scared of Your Jails 1960-1961. Sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Iraq Film Project: The Ground Truth
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country. The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. Tuesday, March 13th at Towson University. Lithincum 200, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. “The Ground Truth” is a riveting documentary that examines the lives of several soldiers who have returned home but cannot escape the memories of combat. The film, by Patricia Foulkrod, reveals the emotional and personal traumas soldiers deal with upon returning home. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
• More than a Choice: A Progressive Vision for Reproductive Health and Rights featuring Jessica Arons- Jessica Arons will discuss in further detail her recent report, “More than a Choice: A Progressive Vision for Reproductive Health and Rights.” The event will help to open a dialogue that will challenge students to look at reproductive rights under a broader perspective beyond the stagnant abortion debate. The event will be held on Monday, March 12th at the University of California, Berkeley. Berkeley Pizzeria, Bobby G’s (2072 University Ave), 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP to the event, please contact Campus Progress representative Maytak Chin at Maytakc@gmail.com or 301-633-6240. Sponsored by Campus Progress.
  
• The Second Annual 21st Century Policy Makers Conference – The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, and the William J. Clinton Foundation will host a conference on the topic of “Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Reconciliation.” The conference will feature renowned speakers on civil rights and social justice and it will include visits to historical sites. All conference events will take place on the campus of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park in Little Rock, Arkansas, on March 9-10, 2007. There is a $50 registration fee to cover meals and transportation.
  
• Rap Sessions: Does Hip Hop Hate Women? A Community Dialogue- A panel discussion on hip hop’s gender crisis that will engage students on issues regarding hip hop’s impact on women’s self-image, domestic violence, misogyny, homophobic behavior, and largely hip hop’s representation in the larger society and world. The discussion will be moderated by Bakari Kitwana, author and co-founder of the National Hip Hop Political Convention. Panelists include Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, author of “The Black Feminist Reader”; Joan Morgan, author of “When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost: A Hip-Hop Feminist Breaks it Down”; Raquel Rivera, author of “New York Ricans from the Hip Hop Zone”; and Mark Anthony Neal, author of “New Black Man: Rethinking Black Masculinity,” “That’s the Joint!: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader” and several other books. Monday, March 5th at Purdue University. Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Rap Session, and Black Cultural Center. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Campus Climate Challenge Regional Conferences – Join hundreds of youth from around the country to learn, teach and build the movement together.  This year the Campus Climate Challenge and dozens of ally organizations across the country are making history by bringing over 1,200 youth to these regional conferences! The Conferences will feature presentations from scientists, policy experts and youth leaders, case studies on campus energy efficiency/renewable energy victories, networking opportunities with organizations and youth in your state and region, trainings on aspects of local, regional and national organizing, and plenty of fun and late night festivities. Midwest Student Energy Conference University of Wisconsin, Madison March 2-4
  
  
• Empowering Women of Color Conference- The University of California at Berkeley is hosting its 22nd Annual Empowering Woman of Color Conference. The Conference “seeks to explore the themes of health and wellness as they pertain to women of color and our communities.” The Conference will feature a film festival, a health panel, cultural performances, workshops, panel speakers, a media workshop hosted by Campus Progress, and keynote speaker Mililani Trask, “a renowned leader of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement and an internationally acclaimed political speaker and attorney. Saturday, March 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, in the MLK Building at UC-Berkeley. Please visit http://ewocc.berkeley.edu for more information, or contact Fuifuilupe “Lupe” Niumeitolu at woci@ga.berkeley.edu or 510.642.2676.
  • Media Boot Camp Training Session- Please join Madhuri Singh and Rupa Mohan of Campus Progress for a workshop on media training. Saturday March 3rd at University of California, Berkeley. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.

• The State of Black Men in America Conference: “Six Faces of Being a Black Man”- The students of Princeton’s Black Men’s Awareness Group are hosting an all-day conference entitled “Six Faces of Being a Black Man,” which will feature seven panel discussions held across campus, with nearly fifty speakers including Melissa Harris-Lacewell, Steven Pinker, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Tricia Rose, John McWhorter, JL King, and Bakari Kitwana. Everyone is invited to attend these sessions, which will cover such topics as the role of black male professionals, issues revolving around black men’s sexual health as well as mental health, the importance of religion in black male America, the plight of black men in the urban education system, and the black nuclear family. The Conference will be held this Saturday, March 3rd at Princeton University and will begin at 8:30am. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Princeton University Black Men’s Awareness Group. For more information, please contact Chris Chaney at cchaney@Princeton.EDU or visit www.bmagconference.org
  
• Iraq Film Project: The War Tapes
  This spring, Campus Progress’ Iraq Film Project is coming to a college campus near you! Campus Progress has organized film screenings of the best and most compelling films about the war in Iraq on over thirty different college campuses across the country.
  The screenings will be accompanied by speakers and panel discussions on the war—featuring politicians, activists, and the filmmakers themselves. The first in the series will take place this Friday, March 2nd at the College of New Jersey, where the documentary “The War Tapes” will be screened in Science Complex T101 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. “The War Tapes” eschews the politicization of our troops’ effort in Iraq by giving them digital cameras to personally record the mayhem around them. What results is a heartbreaking and personal testament to the experience of U.S. soldiers in Iraq. For more information, please email Iraq@campusprogress.org.
  
• Special D.C. Screening of Life Support: Please join Campus progress and HBO Films Presentation for a special DC screening of Life Support starring Oscar nominee Queen Latifah. The film examines the African-American community’s HIV crisis through the eyes of a survivor who is a mother, an ex-addict and an AIDS activist. Inspired by the true story of director Nelson George’s own sister and family, this poignant drama features a mix of actors and real people from the HIV/AIDS community to tell the story of one woman’s struggle to find meaning in misfortune. Tuesday, February 27th at E Street Cinema, 555 11th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20004. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Opening remarks will be given by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA). Following the film, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Meredith King, a health policy research analyst for the Center for American Progress. Panelists include the director of the film Nelson George; the actress formerly of ER, Gloria Reuben; and AIDS educator and activist William Brawner. To RSVP, click here. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Sustaining the Reproductive Justice Movement- Please Join Jessica Arons, the Director of Women’s Health and Rights Program at the Center for American progress, Emily Goodstein of Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom, Elissa Froman of the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, Jennifer Heitel Yakush of Sexuality Information Council of the U.S. (SIECUS), and Sarah Fairchild of the Sierra Club for a discussion on how safer sex, progressive activism, the environment, and Judaism can come together to create dynamic and engaging programs on your campus. The session will guide participants through a conversation about these issues and ways to take effective and sustainable action on campus to promote reproductive justice. Monday, February 26th from 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.. This panel discussion is part of The 2007 Hillel Forum on Social Justice at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C.
  
• The 2007 Charlotte B. and Jack J. Spitzer Hillel Forum on Social Justice- The Spitzer Forum is a three-day conference for Jewish students interested in pursuing social justice through political activism, grassroots organizing, community service and advocacy. This year, the theme of the conference is sustainability. This conference is a great way to reach out to other students that are involved in environmental groups or causes on campus, or are perhaps majoring in Environmental studies and other related global issues. February 25th-27th, 2007 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. For more information, please email spitzer@hillel.org.
  
• Film Screening and Discussion: The Education of Shelby Knox- This documentary features Shelby Knox, a student activist who raises awareness across the country about the need for comprehensive health education in all high schools’ curriculum. The film aired on PBS and was also recognized at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005. Shelby Knox will then lead a discussion on the film following the screening. Thursday,February 22nd at Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Building Room 211, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and Boston University’s VOX chapter. For more information, please contact gdoyle@bu.edu.
  
• “Student Debt Hits Hard”- The price tag of higher education is no bargain. How will you pay it off? Please join students for a presentation and panel discussion on student debt with financial advisors, government representatives, and students suffering from extraneous college debt. Wednesday February 21st at Montclair State University. University Hall, Room 1030 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Film Screening and Discussion: Race to Execution Please join Campus Progress and NBPC for a film screening of Race to Execution. The film is a documentary that examines the unsavory connection between race and the death penalty in the American justice system, focusing on the story of two Death Row inmates. Immediately following the film, there will be a panel discussion featuring Diann Rust Tierney, executive director of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP), and Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama (EJI). Tuesday, February 20th at Spelman College. Cosby Auditorium at 4:00pm. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference Clemson University, Clemson, SC, February 16-18
  
• Eyes on the Prize: Nationwide Campus Tour – Thirteen years since it last aired in 1993, Eyes on the Prize has returned to television – Thirteen years since it last aired in 1993, Eyes on the Prize has returned to television. This landmark film features archival footage and contemporary interviews with participants in the struggle for and against Civil Rights. Sunday, February 18th at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.. University of Michigan will be screening Episode 3: Ain’t Scared of Your Jails 1960-1961. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, University House Office of Cultural Awareness, and East Quadrangle Residence Hall. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Campus Climate Challenge Regional Conferences – Join hundreds of youth from around the country to learn, teach and build the movement together.  This year the Campus Climate Challenge and dozens of ally organizations across the country are making history by bringing over 1,200 youth to these regional conferences! The Conferences will feature presentations from scientists, policy experts and youth leaders, case studies on campus energy efficiency/renewable energy victories, networking opportunities with organizations and youth in your state and region, trainings on aspects of local, regional and national organizing, and plenty of fun and late night festivities.
  
• Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes- Please join the National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) and Campus Progress for a special film screening of the film Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes. The film takes an in-depth look at manhood in rap music and hip hop culture- where creative genius, poetic beauty, and mad beats collide with misogyny, violence, and homophobia. Wednesday, February 14th at Florida A & M University. Lee Hall Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by National Black Programming Consortium, School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, and Campus Progress. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Film Screening: Ghosts of Abu Ghraib
  Through interviews with perpetrators, witnesses and victims, Rory Kennedy’s Ghosts of Abu Ghraib examines and contextualizes the abuses that occurred in the fall of 2003 at the notorious Iraqi prison. The film probes the psychology of how typical American men and women came to commit these atrocious acts and, on a parallel track, explores the policy decisions that contributed to making the abuse a reality. Immediately following the film, there will be a panel discussion with Edward Kennedy, Lindsey Graham, and Jeffrey Toobin. Co-sponsored by HBO and the Council on Foreign Relations. Screening is being held Monday, February 12, 2007, at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center Amphitheatre – Concourse Level. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Washington D.C. Screening starts at 7:00 p.m.; Discussion at 8:30pm. Reservations are required; seating is limited. To RSVP, call 1-888-845-3681
  
• Film Screening: Race to Execution
  The film is a documentary that examines the unsavory connection between race and the death penalty in the American justice system, focusing on the story of two Death Row inmates. Immediately following the film, there will be a panel discussion about the death penalty featuring Diann Rust-Tierney, Executive Director of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) and Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama (EJI). Monday, February 12th at North Carolina A&T. New Classroom Auditorium, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the National Black Programming Consortium, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Campus Progress.
  
• Left versus Right on Campus: What’s at Stake for Iraq, Civil Rights, and Global Warming
  Please join David Halperin, Director of Campus Progress and Senior Vice President at the Center for American Progress, for an interactive discussion on how students can engage in some of today’s most pertinent issues: the war in Iraq, civil rights, and global warming. Friday, February 9th at Claremont McKenna. CMC Athenaeum at 12:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Claremont Portside. A light lunch will be served. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Left versus Right on Campus: What’s at Stake for Iraq, Civil Rights, and Global Warming
  Please join David Halperin, Director of Campus Progress and Senior Vice President at the Center for American Progress, for an interactive discussion on how students can engage in some of today’s most pertinent issues: the war in Iraq, civil rights, and global warming. Thursday, February 8th at UC-Santa Barbara. Multi-Cultural Center Lounge at 7:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, UCSB College Democrats, and the Campus Climate Challenge. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org
  
• Left versus Right on Campus: What’s at Stake for Iraq, Civil Rights, and Global Warming
  Please join David Halperin, Director of Campus Progress and Senior Vice President at the Center for American Progress, for an interactive discussion on how students can engage in some of today’s most pertinent issues: the war in Iraq, civil rights, and global warming. Wednesday, February 7th at UC-Berkeley. Stephens Room (MLK Union) at 7:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Student Coalition for Marriage Equality. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Conversations with Daschle: Norm Ornstein on the challenges facing Congress as an Institution – Please join Norm Ornstein, Resident Scholar of the American Enterprise Institute and author of The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get it Back on Track, and Senator Tom Daschle as they discuss the challenges facing Congress. They will answer questions both from a live audience and from webcast viewers across the country. If you have a question you would like to ask, please send an email to townhall@campusprogress.org. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6th at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Center for American Progress, and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
  
• Eyes on the Prize: Nationwide Campus Tour – Thirteen years since it last aired in 1993, Eyes on the Prize has returned to television. This landmark film features archival footage and contemporary interviews with participants in the struggle for and against Civil Rights. Monday, February 5th at Amherst College. Amherst College Keefe Campus Center Theater, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Amherst College will be screening Episode 3: Ain’t Scared of Your Jails 1960-1961. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Charles Drew Cultural House, Black Students Union, and the Campus Center. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Left versus Right on Campus: What’s at Stake for Iraq, Civil Rights, and Global Warming
  Please join David Halperin, Director of Campus Progress and Senior Vice President at the Center for American Progress, for an interactive discussion on how students can engage in some of today’s most pertinent issues: the war in Iraq, civil rights, and global warming. Sunday, February 4th at Reed College. Kaul Auditorium’s Gray Lounge at 5:00 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and the Reed Secular Alliance. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Western Regional STAND Conference- Stephanie Nyombayire will be speaking at the Western Regional STAND (“Students Taking Action Now Darfur”) Conference at the University of California at Berkeley on Saturday, February 3rd at 2:30 p.m. in 155 Dwinelle. She will be appearing as part of a panel discussing various aspects of the conflict, from the perspectives of experts, academics, and activists, including Silvestro Bakhiet, Chairperson for the San Francisco Bay Area Darfur Coalition and Founder of New Sudan Generation, and Martha Saavedra, the Associate Director of the University of California at Berkeley Center for African Studies. The Western Regional Conference will take place from Friday, February 2nd, to Sunday, February 4th on the UC Berkeley campus. More information can be accessed here.
  
• Campus Climate Challenge Regional Conferences – Join hundreds of youth from around the country to learn, teach and build the movement together.  This year the Campus Climate Challenge and dozens of ally organizations across the country are making history by bringing over 1,200 youth to these regional conferences! The Conferences will feature presentations from scientists, policy experts and youth leaders, case studies on campus energy efficiency/renewable energy victories, networking opportunities with organizations and youth in your state and region, trainings on aspects of local, regional and national organizing, and plenty of fun and late night festivities. Northwest Climate Justice Summit University of Washington, Seattle February 2-4.
  
  
• Special D.C. Screening and Panel Discussion: Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes- The National Portrait Gallery and The Independent Television Service present a special screening of “Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes.” The film takes an in-depth look at manhood in rap music and hip hop culture- where creative genius, poetic beauty, and mad beats collide with misogyny, violence, and homophobia. Thursday, February 1st at Donald W. Reynolds Center, Washington D.C. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The introductory remarks will be given by Patricia Harrison, President and CEP of the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. The film will also be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker Byron Hurt and Natalie Y. Moore and Natalie and Hopkinson, authors of Deconstructing Tyrone: A New Look at Black Masculinity in the Hip-Hop Generation. Admission is free, but reservations are required. RSVP to rsvp@itvs.org or 202-879-9656. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, National Portrait Gallery Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Arts, and Independent Television Series.
  
• Film Screening: An Inconvenient Truth– Al Gore’s widely praised documentary takes a look at the enormous problem of global warming, presenting a powerful argument to those that have ignored its ramifications thus far. The New York Times, simply stated, calls it a “necessary film” while Jan Stuart of Newsday writes “it may just shake enough bean counters out of complacency to make a difference.” The event is free. Wednesday, January 31st at University of Southern Mississippi. 7:00 p.m. in Walker Science Building room 138. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress and USM’s chapter of Sierra Club. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Film Screening of An Inconvenient Truth – Al Gore’s widely praised documentary takes a look at the enormous problem of global warming, presenting a powerful argument to those that have ignored its ramifications thus far. The New York Times, simply stated, calls it a “necessary film” while Jan Stuart of Newsday writes “it may just shake enough bean counters out of complacency to make a difference.” The event is free. Wednesday, January 31st at Brown University. 8:00 p.m. in Salamon 001. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Brown Film Society (BFS), Brown Hillel, Brown Demorats, empower, Brown Environmental Action Network (BEAN), and the Political Science Department Undergraduate Group (PS DUG). For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• “Choosing Science over Politics” – a discussion with Dr. Susan Wood. Wednesday, January 31 at the New York University School of Medicine. Schwartz Lecture Hall F, 401 East 30th Street, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Campus Progress and Physicians for Human Rights at the NYU School of Medicine. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
  
• Special L.A. Screening and Panel Discussion: “Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes”- Please join Campus Progress, along with the Independent Television Service, National Black Programming Consortium, and Firelight Media, for a special screening of the groundbreaking new documentary Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes on the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. The special preview screening event for the L.A. entertainment industry and friends and partners of Campus Progress will be at 7:30 p.m. PST on January 30, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood, CA. Following the film, a panel discussion will be held to engage in reflection and discussion around the frequently violent and sexual themes and images that dominate many popular music videos and other media products. The panel will include hip hop recording artist Talib Kweli, hip hop recording artist from the group Dead Prez, M-1; hip hop recording artist Yo-Yo; director of the film, Byron Hurt; executive vice president of Black Entertainment Television (BET), Keith Brown; director of the Center for Race and Politics at University of Chicago, Dr. Cathy Cohen, and series producer of the Independent Lens, Lois Vassen. RSVP required – click here for more information.
• Pro-Faith, Pro-Choice, and Proud!- Please join Jessica Arons, the Director of Women’s Health and Rights Program at the Center for American progress; Dr. Mary Hunt, Catholic Theologian and Founder of the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics & Ritual; and Rabbi Toby Manewith of Temple Micah for an interfaith dialogue exploring the intersection between religion and reproductive rights. Monday, January 29th at Georgetown Law University. McDonough 202 at 6:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Spiritual Youth of Reproductive Freedom, and Law Students for Choice. For more information, please email speakers@americanprogress.org.
• Film Screening: An Inconvenient Truth – Al Gore’s widely praised documentary takes a look at the enormous problem of global warming, presenting a powerful argument to those that have ignored its ramifications thus far. The New York Times, simply stated, calls it a “necessary film” while Jan Stuart of Newsday writes “it may just shake enough bean counters out of complacency to make a difference.” The event is free and refreshments will be served. Sunday, January 28th at The George Washington University. 8:00 p.m. at the Betts Theatre in the Marvin Center on the GW campus. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress. For more information, contact Betsy at bcant@gwu.edu.
• Campus Progress Iraq Discussion Breakfast – On Saturday, January 27th, please join Campus Progress for a breakfast panel discussion with Lawrence Korb, Lorelei Kelly, and Joe Cirincione. Students attending the anti-escalation march that day in Washington, DC, are especially encouraged to attend. Breakfast will be served at 9 AM. The panel will begin at 9:30 AM. The event will take place at the Center for American Progress at 1333 H St. NW (map). To RSVP, or for more information, click here.
  
• Film Screening: Iraq in Fragments – Wesleyan graduate James Longley spent two years documenting the trials and tribulations of daily life in war-torn Iraq. Moving past the politics, Longley follows three different subjects to subjects to provide “a reminder of the human stories in Iraq that are often overlooked.” The powerful film has won awards including three at the Sundance Film Festival. Thursday, January 25 at Wesleyan University. Goldsmith Family Cinema, Center for Film Studies, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. After the screening, filmmaker James Longley will speak about his experiences while filming in Iraq and answer questions from the audience. Co-sponsored by Campus Progress, Wesleyan Film Studies Department, Wesleyan Cinema Archives, and Students for Ending the War in Iraq. For more information, please email: speakers@americanprogress.org.