Memories of a Penitent Heart: Co-sponsored by the RSO La Colectiva, the LGBT Resource Center, and La Casa Cultural Center--Memories of a Penitent Heart is a documentary that follows the story of one woman on a mission to learn more about her family and its secrets. Director, Cecilia Aldarondo learns that her family is only as sick as its secrets as she documents the life of her deceased uncle and uncovers the truth about her family, its shame, and the collateral damage of homophobia in her Latinx childhood home. Monday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
SORF 2018-2019 Student Board Elections: Interested in joining the SORF Board next year? SORF needs student leaders eager to serve the campus community by helping hundreds of Registered Student Organizations receive funding for their programs and activities. In order to join the Board, you will need to run in the campus elections this March. Please visit office hours on Wednesday, February 28 at 5:00 p.m. if you have any questions about SORF and how to join. You can also email sorf@illinois.edu with questions as well. Apply before February 28th at 5 PM: http://studentelections.illinois.edu/.
Courtyard Sessions & Courtyard Karaoke: Come to a Courtyard double take! UIUC’s hottest electronic DJs spinning beats in Courtyard Café on Wednesday, February 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., followed by karaoke from 8-11:00 p.m. (free). Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
Hip Hop Collective: Hosted by UIUC Music Professor Rudolf Haken and his students, and the RSO 3V. Come enjoy live performances dedicated to Hip Hop on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free). Contact Courtyard Café Programming iucourtyard@illinois.edu for more information.
Illini Union Throwback Thursday Film Series featuring “Jumanji” - Join the Illini Union Board on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Pine Lounge to watch “Jumanji” When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. Rated: PG. (Free to students with current UIUC ID only). Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information
Illini Union Board “Laugh out Loud Comedy Show” Featuring Matthew Broussard: Join the Illini Union Board for a fun night of comedy in the Illini Union Courtyard with national touring comedian Matthew Broussard! As seen on Comedy Central, Conan O’Brien, the show will sure cause you to laugh. Show is Friday, March 2 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café (free to students with current UIUC ID only). Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information
Illini Union Weekend Film Series featuring “Jumanji 2: Welcome to the Jungle” - Join the Illini Union Board to watch “Jumanji 2: Welcome to the Jungle”. Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. Rated: PG-13. Movie is being shown Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. (Saturday only) in the Illini Union Pine Lounge (free to students with current UIUC ID only). Contact the Illini Union Board at www.iuboard.illinois.edu for more information
Cosmic Bowling: Enjoy one of America’s most popular adult participatory sports under the glow of black lights and with your favorite music playing on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 from 8:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. in the Illini Union Rec Room ($4.20/game/person; shoes-$2.25). Contact Illini Union Rec Room iurecroom@illinois.edu for more information.
Thanks to Laurel Reed Rosch of the Illini Union for these information items