Events for September, 2009



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.


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.


IUB Fall Musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Cast Auditions

Sponsored by Musicals
Date: September 7 - September 9
Time: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Where: Illini Union Ballroom (2nd Floor North)
Cast Audition information will be available at the beginning of the Fall semester in the Illini Union Board Office (227 Illini Union). Those interested in auditioning should be familiar with the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical version of the classic tale.


Illini Union Board Info & Interest Night

Sponsored by Development
Date: September 8
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Anniversary Plaza (The Quad)
Interested in getting involved or learning more about IUB? Come to Info Night to meet IUB members and also learn more about the largest programming organization on campus.


Country Concert featuring "Jypsi"

Sponsored by Weekend Entertainment
Date: September 10
Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Courtyard Cafe
Cost: $3 w/ I-Card, $5 Public

Spellbinding, bluegrass-informed country with Rock & Roll spirit.


"More Than Music: The Social Responsiblity of Hip Hop" Hip Hop Conference

Sponsored by Cultural Programs
Date: September 11 - September 12
Time: 7:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Illini Union
Keynote Address from Bakari Kitwana (acclaimed journalist, political analyst and author) on Friday September 11 at 7:30pm in the Illini Union Ballroom. Workshop Sessions on Saturday, September 12 from 9am-1:30pm in the Illini Union. Pre-Registration required. Forms located outside of 227 Illini Union (IUB Office).


Alvin Lau Slam Poetry

Sponsored by Cultural Programs
Date: September 17
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms A&B
Free Event for Students!
A two-time Chicago and national youth poetry slam champion. Currently ranked #2 in the nation individually and has been featured on Amnesty International’s Spoken Word Tour and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.


Illinites: Hollywood to Bollywood

Sponsored by Illinites; Co-Sponsored with the Indian Student Association, Indian Graduate Student Association and the Moms & Dads Associations
Date: September 18
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Where: Illini Union
Free Event for Students!
A culturally themed evening mixing American Hollywood culture with Indian Bollywood culture. Featuring: Indian-American Comedian Paul Varghese, Bollywood Double Feature: Bend It Like Beckham & Bride & Prejudice, Hollywood Idol Singing Contest, Make Your Own Music Video, Make Your Own CD in the CD Recording Booth, Caricature Artist Jeff Mandel, 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.


“Vicky Cristina Barcelona” - Girls Night Out Film Series: Movies for Women

Sponsored by Progressive Programs
Date: September 22
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Courtyard Cafe
Just as New York City was the backdrop in Woody Allen's Manhattan, the stunning city of Barcelona is the setting for the romantic adventures of Vicky and Cristina. These two young Americans spend a summer in Spain and meet a flamboyant artist (Bardem) and his beautiful but insane ex-wife (Cruz). Vicky (Hall) is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina (Johansson) is a sexually adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, the results are both hilarious and harrowing.


An Evening with Jeffrey Ma – The real character behind the film “21”

Sponsored by Enriching Programs
Date: September 23
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms
Free Event for Students!
Jeffrey Ma speaking on, “Playing the Hand You’re Dealt With: The Man Behind “21” (film) on Finding the Path to your Future.” Former M.I.T. Blackjack team member and inspiration for the film “21.”


LGBT Welcome Back Event

Sponsored by Progressive Programs
Date: September 24
Time: 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Where: Illini Union Rec Room (Lower Level)
Free Event for Students!
Free Bowling, Billiards, Pizza and fun times for members of the campus Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities as well as allies and advocates. See you there!


Culture Shock

Sponsored by Cultural Programs
Date: September 26
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Illini Union Illini Rooms & Courtyard Cafe
Come and experience world cultures through performances, music and great food. In one night, the Illini Union Board, with the help of many other student organizations and campus departments, will take you around the world in a matter of hours. Join us during iUnite week for an unforgettable Culture Shock!