Events for August, 2009



Skydivers and Digital Photo Installation – Art Gallery Exhibit

Sponsored by Arts
Date: May 8 - August 24
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Illini Union Art Gallery
Featuring the photography of Hector Mandel & Mark Schnitzer, University of Illinois students. On display through August 24.


"Monsters vs Aliens” IUB Summer Quad Cinema

Date: August 6
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Where: The Quad (Foellinger Forecourt)
Free Event for Students!
The family-friendly laugh fest from Dreamworks Pictures features Alien invaders and the monsters that rise up against them. Larger than life on the big screen. Bring a blanket and bring your friends! See you there! In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved into the Illini Union Illini Rooms. Rated PG.


Disney & Pixar’s “Up” Quad Day Cinema

Sponsored by the Illini Union Board and Panhellenic Council
Date: August 23
Time: 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Where: The Quad (Foellinger Forecourt)
Free Event for Students!


Poster Sale

Date: August 23 - September 4
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Illini Room C
Need to decorate your residence hall or apartment? Come to the Poster Sale and buy some awesome wall decorations to shape up those boring white walls. See you there! The Poster Sale will be open Monday-Friday from 10AM-5PM.


“An Artistic Life” Phyllis Rash Hughes Art Exhibit - Art Gallery Opening Reception

Sponsored by Art
Date: August 28
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Art Gallery
An opening reception featuring the art work of Phyllis Rash Hughes. Refreshments provided by the Illini Union Board.


Illinites: LMAO All Night Long

Sponsored by Illinites; Co-Sponsored with the InterFraternity Council and Moms & Dads Associations
Date: August 28
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Where: Illini Union
Free Event for Students!
Featuring: The Second City Touring Comedy Troupe & Comedian Sabrina Jalees, "Star Trek" (2009) film screening, Frisbee SpinArt Crafts, Open Mic Comedy Night featuring The Titanic Players, Human Bowling & Bungee Run Outdoor Inflatable Games, Laugh Out Loud Board Games, Discounted Cosmic Bowling for Students ($3.30/person/game & one time $2 shoe rental), and of course .50 Sbarro Pizza slices!!
Illinites is a late night program featuring free entertainment, free activities and free food for student participants.
Websites: The Second City / Sabrina Jalees


IUB Homecoming Fashion Show Auditions

Sponsored by Traditional Programs
Date: August 31 - September 1
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Room 314
The IUB Homecoming Fashion Show is looking for models of all sizes, ethnicities and gender. Models must be currently enrolled U of I students (enrollment will be verified). Ladies should bring heels. Gentlemen should wear shoes, no sandals. Models will be expected to attend rehearsals multiple nights a week (Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday) during the first 6 weeks weeks of the Fall semester. Previous runway experience is preferred but not required. IUB Homecoming Fashion Show will be held on Friday, October 9 at Foellinger Auditorium starting at 9pm. Applications will be available in the IUB Office (227 Illini Union) at the beginning of the Fall semester.