Whether you are looking for a quiet, relaxing evening
watching the latest new flick; a night filled with music
and laughter; a day in Cedar Point or a weekend in Chicago,
Campus Life has it planned.
Continuing with the successful events from last year,
while sprinkling in some new ideas, Campus Life has planned
an exciting array of events for all students this year
in the Student Center.
Inspired by last year's SkyLounge, Campus Life will premiere
LaughLounge, Thursday, Oct. 16, where local comedians will
delight audiences with laughter. After Campus Life won
a Gold Medallion Award last year for late-night programming,
student event coordinator Natalie Myers said she is optimistic
about the new event.
To add some flavor to the free Friday night movies, "we
are trying to give away free popcorn this year," said Gregg
Costanzo, Campus Life's program coordinator of arts, entertainment
and marketing.
This fall's Campus Life lineup includes:
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Baby Mama |
Friday Night Movies returns and begins
with "Baby Mama" Sept. 12. "Pirates of the Caribbean", will
follow Sept. 19; "Leatherheads", Sept. 26; "Made of Honor", Oct.
3; "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", Oct. 10; "Real Women Have
Curves", Oct. 17; and "Great Debaters", Oct. 24. The movies
will all be screened at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Student
Center Auditorium. Following the Friday screenings, Monday
matinees of the films will be shown at noon in the Student
Center Auditorium.
Flaunt your inner pirate on Pirate Day,
Friday, Sept. 19, at the Student Center. Dress up, play
games, enjoy giveaways and experience the fun of being
a pirate.
Mark your calendars for an Eastern Excursion.
Go to a Tigers' game, Cedar Point; the play, "Avenue Q", at
the Fisher Theater; or Chicago for the weekend. The Tigers'
game is scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 23. The price will include
transportation, admission and "fun money", which can be
used for merchandise or food purchases. Cedar Point is
scheduled Saturday, Oct. 4. "Avenue Q" is scheduled Wednesday,
Nov. 12. The weekend getaway to the Windy City will include
transportation to, from and around Chicago; a city pass
to Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, Adler Planetarium,
Museum of Science and Industry; either the Hancock Observatory
or the Sears Tower Skydeck; two nights in a downtown hotel;
a traveling theater performance and attractions at Navy
Pier. Dates and prices are to be determined.
SkyLounge will return beginning Thursday,
Oct. 2, 9 p.m. to midnight, room 300, in the Student Center.
The lounge features a local jazz and dance band playing
everything from old standards to today's rock and roll.
Don't forget to dress up and wear your dancing shoes.
Campus Life and the Children's Literature Program will
sponsor the Family Film Series, beginning
with "E.T." Sunday, Oct. 5. "Howl's Moving Castle" will
screen Sunday, Nov. 2; followed by "Children of Heaven", Sunday,
Dec. 7. The screenings will be shown at 2 p.m. in the Student
Center Auditorium. The films are chosen based on great
works of children's literature. This series is free and
open to the public.
Spend a Saturday night eating, playing games, and listening
to music during Saturday Night Life,
Oct. 11, and Nov. 8, 9 p.m. to midnight, in the Student
Center. The theme of Oct. 11 is "Hero." Celebrate superhero
powers by making superhero accessories and getting a personal
comic drawn. The theme of Nov. 8 is "Casino." A variety
of games from Uno and Monopoly to Guitar Hero and shuffleboard
will be available. Add some spice to your weekend while
enjoying a free night of fun.
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Connelly |
Guest lecturer Kevin Connelly will present
his "Rolling Exhibition" Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., in
the Student Center Grand Ballroom. Connelly is a double-leg
amputee who rolls around in his wheelchair snapping pictures
of the reactions he receives from people when they see
him.
Campus Life is proud to present LaughLounge,
Thursday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 p.m. to midnight,
room 300, in the Student Center. Local comedians will perform
routines and have the audience rolling with laughter.
The perfect time to finish the chapters you forgot to
read before finals is during Snack and Study,
Monday, Oct. 27, 9 p.m. to midnight; and Wednesday, Dec.
10, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Both sessions will be in the Student
Center Grand Ballroom. Free food and giveaways will be
available.
Guest lecturer Frank Warren will present, "Post
Secret", Monday, Nov. 17, in the Student Center Grand Ballroom.
People from around the world mail Warren anonymous postcards
with their deepest, darkest secrets written on the card.
He will present the various degrees of secrets that have
been revealed to him. The time of the lecture is to be
determined.
For more information about any of the above events, call
Campus Life at 487-3045 or visit www.emich.edu/campuslife.
Check the calendar for updates and new events and activities.
