Upcoming CAS Events
Organic Beings Exhibition
Organic Beings
Painting & Drawings
by
Margie Glass-Sula
November 11-18, 2009
GSU Visual Arts Gallery
Glass-Sula’s girlhood fascination with simple nature created an emotional link that has been rediscovered and redefined in her recent work. By evolving imagery from actual individual organic objects, she transforms each into an abstract organic individual of sorts to reveal the intimate link and beauty she finds within it.
Organic Beings is a quiet and seductive look at nature as individuals. Glass-Sula creates serene beings in order to reintroduce nature, and the necessary link to it that often dissipates as life progresses.
For more information visit: www.gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com
Distinguished Lecture Series presents Steinunn Thorainsdottir
October 14, 2009
5 p.m.
Engbretson Hall
The Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir will discuss her work, its process, and the impact of Iceland on her figurative sculpture during a presentation entitled Horizons: The Figurative World of Steinunn Thorarinsdottir .
Horizons is currently on exhibition in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park here at Governors State University. An exhibition of 12 life-sized figures by the Icelandic artist Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir (pronounced Stay-nun Thorens-daughter) arrived at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park during the first week of July, 2009.
Thorarinsdottir has exhibited widely in Europe and the U.K. and has been commissioned by both the Icelandic and English government for major sculptural installations. She is currently working on a commission for the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
Funding for her visit has been provided by the College of Arts and Sciences, the GSU Foundation, Harris Bank, and contributions by Members of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708.235.3956 or email s-sanderson@govst.edu or Geoff Bates at 708-534-4848 or email g-bates@govst.edu.
Distinguished Lecture Series presents Dr. Rajesh Ahluwalia
October 7, 2009
6 p.m.
Sherman Recital Hall
Dr. Rajesh Ahluwalia currently leads a team of scientists on fuel cell research. The team has made significant progress in overcoming the "critical-path“ technology barriers, which include fuel cell stack cost and durability, onboard hydrogen storage, and hydrogen fuel cost.
Ahluwalia also leads manufacturing research and development focusing on low-cost, innovative processes to provide high volume manufacture of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, establishing a robust manufacturing infrastructure and supply network for future clean and efficient vehicles.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information email Dr. Clare Tang. at
x-tang@govst.edu Governors State University, University Park, Illinois
GSU Welcome The Honorable Anita Alvarez
October 1, 2009
6 p.m.
The Center for Performing Arts
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez will speak to students, faculty, staff, and the community at a free and public presentation on October 1, at 6 p.m. Alvarez is Cook County’s first female and first Latina State’s Attorney. Her presentation is part of the university’s observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Alvarez’ comments will offer perspective from her 22-year career serving in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. At the time of her historic election on November 4, 2008, Alvarez held the rank of Chief Deputy State’s Attorney, the third ranking post in the nation’s second largest prosecutor’s office. During her career, she has handled hundreds of felony cases dealing with homicide, narcotics, armed robbery, criminal sexual assaults, and domestic violence. She has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court and tried more than 50 felony jury trials.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708.235.3956 or email s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Governors State University is located in University Park, Illinois.
Directions: http://www.govst.edu/directions/
A Survey of work by Gabriel Villa
Surveillance & Spirituality
A Survey of work by Gabriel Villa
September 30 through October 23, 2009
Reception: Wednesday, October 14, 6-9pm
Visual Arts Gallery
Gabriel Villa’s work is multifaceted and has evolved conceptually since moving to Chicago, he has adopted new imagery, themes, and formal strategies and intensified the use of newfound images.
Villa has lived and worked in Chicago for the past nine years producing an idiosyncratic body of work that builds upon previous work but whose diversity and powerful imagery are a direct result of his adopted home. Each of Villa’s images represents either his ongoing transformation into a new, unknown identity, a dual symbol of psychological oppression and a personal memory, a lingering catholic symbol or an icon of the Chihuahua desert.
2009 Regional College & University Art Faculty Exhibition
The Visuals Arts Gallery at Governors State University is proud to host the 2009 Regional College & University Art Faculty Exhibition, September 7 through September 28, 2009. 
Reception: Friday, September 11, 6-9p.m.
Art faculty from the surrounding region will be exhibiting their current work, which will include photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, digital imaging, drawing and mixed media.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view the creative work of art educators from the surrounding region including GSU’s own art faculty.
The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University is open Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00pm.
For more information, contact Javier Chavira at (708) 534-4017 or email: j-chavira@govst.edu or visit us on the web at: gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot
GSU 2009 Senior Show
The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University presents a group exhibition by four graduating students from July 27 - August 17.
This exhibit will feature the work of undergraduate students Jennifer Lesch-Benedick, Kathleen Rush, Rhiannon Sallas, & Kristina Schmitt.
Reception: Friday, July 31, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Graduate Art Show: Eternal Spaces: Studies in Movement and Value
Governors State University graduate student, Joyce Speechley will present Eternal Spaces: Studies in Movement and Value, an exhibition of her recent "fumage" drawings in GSU's Gallery 1516, August 1 through August 11.
Reception: August 11, 6-9 p.m. The gallery is located in F 1516.
Speechley's drawings incorporate graphite, graphite powder, and fumage, a technique created by the artist employing flame and smoke on canvas. Her work focuses on the correlation of atmospheric moisture and the changing light of day within a landscape, incorporating the reflections of diffused sunlight from the surrounding environment.
Speechley's drawings place the viewer within the landscape, allowing them to become one with nature and experience a moment of complete silence and solitude.
Costanza Exhibittion
Opening Saturday, June 27th at the Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University
Wholly Sheets
By Michael Costanza
Wholly Sheets, an exhibition of the mixed media collages and photography of MichaelCostanza, will be on display in the Visual Arts Gallery from June 27 through July 9, 2009. An opening reception will be held on June 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The everyday experience produces a physical pile of papers and materials which Costanza uses when creating his work. Gluing layers of receipts, envelopes, classified ads, etc. on found wood and windows directly relates to the idea of the everyday experience told in piles. In addition to this collage work, Costanza also captures the everyday with photographic documents. These photos are used as source material informing the direction of his collage work. Employing techniques such as collage, décollage, digital painting/transfer printing, photography, lithography, drawing and painting, Costanza is constantly shifting the act of creating to match events and influences of any particular day.
Wholly Sheeets is an interpretation of the world seen as entirely comprised of layers. Balance, both in composition and concept, is the unifying thread throughout the body of work. Costanza creates worlds where the many layers of clatter produced by people flow in unison with nature.
More info @: http://gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com/
Art Gallery: (708) 534-4021
info @: artsgrad@govst.edu
Natural or Man-Made or One in the Same
"Natural or Man-Made or One in the Same", a photo exhibition by Michael E. Smith
June 12 to 24 in the Visual Arts Gallery 
Closing Reception
Wednesday, June 24
6-9 p.m.
As a lifelong chronicler of nature and the outdoors, Smith uses his photography as a means to understanding the environment and our role in it. In a series of large format photographs Smith illustrates our effect on the natural world. Subjects range from national parks and golf courses to urban blight. The saturated palette lends a heightened reality to the pieces that gives an altered feel to the landscapes. Each photo shows how humankind has directly impacted the natural world, but each also shows the unremitting strength of Mother Nature. The photographs ask the question: do we recognize what we have wrought in our world?
Natural or Man-Made’s goal is to engage the viewer in a debate about natural versus artificial and wilderness versus civilized. Smith’s photographs show the sometimes messy, sometimes beautiful world we made. Are we a part of nature? Or are we apart from nature?
You can see more images of the artists work at: www.michaelsmithimages.com
Or by visit the GSU Visual Arts Gallery blog at: http://gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com/
Peter Bosy Art Exhibition
“Diaspora – Dispersing the Light”, a photo exhibition by Peter Bosy,
May 18 to 28 in the Visual Arts Gallery
Opening Reception
Monday, May 18
6-9 p.m.
In this series of photos, the light is spread and creatively diffused, enabling visual exploration to find a sensitive balance between shadow and light. Featuring the subject matter of flora, translucent items, and the human form. Bosy captures their beauty utilizing sharp angles and soft lines giving viewers the opportunity to blend a combination of color, shapes and forms into focus.
Bosy is the owner of Peter Bosy Photography, Inc. in suburban Chicago, where he works with both commercial and fine art clients. He has served as full-time faculty at Harrington College of Design in Chicago, and is completing his Master of Arts Degree in Photography at Governors State University.
Gallery Hours: Monday through Thursday 11:00am-4:00pm More information at (708)534-4021
Annual GSU Research Conference
The 15th Annual Student Research Conference will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2009. The conference provides students with an opportunity to present their research work before an audience of their peers, and a forum to highlight research accomplishments at GSU.
Read more at http://www.govst.edu/src/
2009 Student Art Exhibition
2009 Student Art Exhibition
April 8 - May 14
Opening Reception:
Wednesday, April 8
6-9 p.m.
GSU Visual Arts Gallery
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL. 60484
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday -Thursday
For additionional information visit: gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com
April 6–10, 2009—Restorative Justice Week
"Restorative Justice Is Our Justice"
- Monday, April 6: Introduction to Restorative Justice Week, 3-5 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
- Tuesday, April 7: School and Community Based Restorative Justice in the South Suburbs, 3-5 p.m, Cafeteria Annex
- Wednesday, April 8: Adult Restorative Justice Demonstrations, 3-5 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
- Thursday, April 9: Restorative Justice Film Festival, 3-5 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
Women’s History Month
Women Entrepreneurs Forum
March 31, 2009
6–7 p.m.
E-lounge
Sponsored by ARC, Student Life, and CAS
Women's Challenge
Who Wants to be in the Know?
March 30, 2009
Noon - 2 p.m.
Cafeteria Annex
Register to compete by March 23 at t-scott@govst.edu or 708.235.2228
Sponsored by ARC, Student Life, and CAS
Community Empowerment and Today’s Media
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has worked in media for more than 15 years. She currently specializes in media training and publicity consulting for female executives and entrepreneurs for Momentum Media Group, a company she founded. She is also currently host of a community affairs TV program, “Perspectives.” She is the former award-winning anchor of “Mo in the Midday” on WVON, which was named Best Midday Talk Show in Chicago.
Monique has appeared as a frequent guest on the nation’s largest television and radio networks, including CNN, FOX News and National Public Radio. She has also been featured in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, The Chicago Defender, N’DIGO and a variety of other local and national media outlets.
March 18, 2009
5 pm
E-Lounge
For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708-235-3956 or email
s-sanderson@govst.edu.
You’ve heard the phrase “You can lead a horse to the water.” Who’s leading you? 
Although this workshop is geared toward women, men are encouraged to attend and share their views. As individuals, we have different talents and characteristics. Effective leadership is either enhanced or hindered by these. Yet, effective leadership can be developed to enhance your personal and professional life.
In Leading by Example, discussion is steered toward leadership, self-discovery and tools to live by. The personal leadership toolkit suggests certain attributes/characteristics one should have to lead self first and then others. Dr. Sharon M. Hudson is co-author of Women as Leaders: Strategies for Empowerment and Communication.
About the publication: Twenty-five consultants, coaches, and professionals share powerful tips for self-confidence, image, and team building. Topics include Leading by Example, The Leader’s Image, 20 Steps to Personal Excellence, and more. Edited by Linda E. Eastman
March 3, 2009
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Hall of Honors
For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708-235-3956 or email
s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Civic and Community Engagement-Lecture Series
Sr. Catherine Ryan, Executive Director of Maryville Academy
March 25,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Mary Houghton, President of ShoreBank and Chair of ShoreBank International
April 1,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Honorable Abner Mikva, former U.S. Congressman, Federal First District Court Judge, White House Counsel, and faculty at University of Chicago Law School-Mandel Clinic.
April 15,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Dr. Quentin Young, former Chair of Medicine at Cook County Hospital, Civil Rights Activist and Coordinator and CEO of Physicians for a National Health Program
February 25,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Join over a million readers from all ethnic backgrounds in celebration of Black History Month--we are looking for readers to participate in the African American Read-In. The African American Read-In celebrates literacy as a significant part of Black History Month. The program is endorsed by the International Reading Association.
Select an excerpt of a book, poem, or other literary work to read by an African American author.
Please email Dr. Rashidah Muhammad at r-muhammad@govst.edu or call 708.534.6974 or Sheree Sanderson at s-sanderson@govst.edu or call 708.235.3956 to sign up or receive additional information. All are invited to participate.
Monday, February 16, 2009
6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.
Sherman Recital Hall.
Governors State University
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January 20 – February 17, 2009
Visual Art Gallery
Open reception 7 to 9 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Royal Prince Ngoloshang Mbecky of the Kuba 
(Currently part of the Democratic Republic of Congo)
February 6, 2009
Sherman Recital Hall
6 p.m
For additional information contact S. Sanderson at 708.235.3956
• Grantwriting Part II
February 25, 2009
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hall of Honors
• Grantwriting Part I
January 28, 2009
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Black History Month-Special Topics
Come and participate in the open forum for students to talk about what their experience has been as a first generation/first n their family to go to college.
Tuesday, February 17 -- 5 p.m to 6 p.m. -- E-Lounge
Ralph Ellison writes about a struggling young black man who frequents the local bingo game during the great depression. Viewers gain an understanding of Harlem and experience a new sense of control over his destiny.
Tuesday, February 10 -- 6 p.m to 7 p.m. – B2203
Open dialogue forum for conversations about diversity at GSU and in American.
Thursday, February 5 - - 5 p.m to 6 p.m. - - Engbretson Hall
March 11 – April 3, 2009
Visual Art Gallery
Opening Reception—April 3
SES Experience
A Social Exclusion Simulation Experience
Coordinated by:
The Institute on Social Exclusion of the
Adler School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, Illinois
Social exclusion refers to the systematic undermining of certain individuals’ and communities’ access to the rights, opportunities and resources that are key to social integration. An important focus of the Institute on Social Exclusion (ISE) is the role that structural features of society (and the complex systems they comprise) play in undermining social integration. Such features as laws, regulations, public policy, institutional practices, popular values and beliefs, as well as private attitudes and impressions, can and often do play central roles in social marginalization processes.
This simulation experience is available to a limited audience of 24 students and faculty in the Criminal Justice and Psychology Programs at Governors State University. Interested individuals should be willing to engage in a scripted role-playing event designed to illustrate in an impactful way the structural and systemic barriers that formerly incarcerated individual’s face in their efforts to re-enter society once released from jail or prison.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Hall of Honors
Governors State University
4 p.m to 5:30 p.m.
This event is open to GSU Psychology, Counseling, and Criminal Justice students and faculty.
For additional information contact Chip Coldren at 708.534.4390 or
email j-coldren@govst.edu
Migration and Immigration
Migration and Immigration by Lenore Lopez 
October 23 – November 5, 2008
Opening Reception: October 23, 6 p.m to 9 p.m.
Migration and Immigration explores the complex issue and the subsequent problems related to border crossing. The artist uses a combination of media to explore the topic, from traditional still life to installation pieces.
Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60466
Gallery hours: Monday – Thursday 11 p.m to 4 p.m.
The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Marlene Gallagher
GSU will host gallery artist and alumnus, Marlene Gallagher, on November 5, 2008 for a lecture and photograph presentation on “Face of South Africa.”
Gallagher, an artist with Union Street Gallery, has traveled to six countries in Southern Africa: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa, capturing in her photographs the essence of the landscape, animals, and peoples of the regions. Her presentation includes enlightenments she has gained by visiting the African continent on six separate occasions and going on safaris.
Many of Gallagher’s photos show marked distinctions in the diverse multi-cultural areas of southern Africa.
Come see through the lenses of Gallagher the different slants and angles of spectacular African images.
“Faces of South Africa”
November 5, 2008
5:00 pm
Engbretson Hall
The event is free and open to the public.
Community Forum
Social Sciences Program presents:
Community Forum on the 2008 Election
Panelists: Professor Larry Levinson, Political and Justice studies; Professor Donald Culverson, Political and Justice Studies; Professor Chelsea Haring, Political and Justice Studies and Professor Anthony Andrews, Business and Health Administration
October 28, 2008
2 p.m to4:30 pm
Hall of Honors
The goal of the forum is to empower our community and provide them with a voice to raise concerns about the direction of our country. Issues and not candidates will be the focus. The panelists will begin the event with brief overviews of the major issues of the election.
The forum is free and open to the public.
CAS Celebrates Emotional Wellness Month
Dr. Sharon M. Hudson
Emotional Wellness Workshop
October 28, 2008
5-7:00 pm
E- Lounge
Sharon M. Hudson is CEO of Hudson Institute for Excellence, a corporate trainer and an adjunct professor. She has participated in an international exchange with South African universities and social service organizations, focusing on the adult learner. She is co-author of Survival Skills for the African-American Woman, Women as Leaders: Strategies for Empowerment and Communication, and Emotional Wellness for Women Volumes II and III.
Hudson received her Master of Arts degree from Governors State University and a Doctorate in Adult Continuing Education, Northern Illinois University.
The event is free and open to the public.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Kathleen Bankhead
Chief, Juvenile Justice Bureau for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office
"The Good News Is..."
Wednesday, October 15
6:00 pm
Engbretson Hall
Kathleen Bankhead will discuss the need for restorative justice practices and peer
mediation in resolving conflicts and related concerns in the courts, schools, homes,
and communities.
Bankhead has long been dedicated to issues surrounding justice for children and
families. In her current position, she is responsible for 85 lawyers, as well as the
children, families, and citizens served in the Child Protection and Juvenile Justice
(Delinquency) Divisions. She has worked in the State's Attorney's Office since
1990. Her work has included prosecution of both child protection and juvenile
justice cases, prosecution of hundreds of felony trials, supervision of courts and
staff handling allegations of child abuse, neglect, and delinquency. She is also
actively involved in division-wide training.
This event is part of the Creating Safe Schools Series, co-sponsored by GSU's
Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE), the College of Arts and
Sciences, and the School of Extended Learning. The series also includes a three-day
conflict Mediation Workshop on October 25, November 1, and 8; and a three credit
hour course, Conflict Mediation for Schools (CJUS510B or EDPD 650BB),
offered Winter 2009.
Regional Art Faculty Exhibition
Regional Art Faculty Exhibition
September 8 through October 3, 2008
Visual Arts Gallery
Closing Reception: October 3, 6 to 8 p.m.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Dr. Derek Eamus
"Leaf to Catchment Scale Fluxes of Water and Carbon:
Measurements and Models"
August 12, 2008
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Sherman Recital Hall
Professor Eamus received his Ph.D. in 1984 from the University of Wales. After a brief postdoctoral position at the University of Liverpool, Professor Eamus went to Fiji and worked at the University of the South Pacific. From there he returned to the UK and worked with Professors Paul Jarvis and David Fowler on tree responses to climate change, acid rain and ozone pollution. He then moved to Australia and spent 10 years in the tropics examining water and carbon relations of Australian savannas.
In 2000, he became the Chair in Environmental Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney, where he heads the Ecohydrology Laboratory. Projects that are currently funded include the measurement and modelling of water and carbon fluxes of Australian landscapes and the interaction of groundwater resources and vegetation function. In March 2008 he was awarded one of only two prestigious Senior Research Fellowships by Land and Water Australia. He has published over 140 research papers and is principle author of the text “Ecohydrology” published by CSIRO.
Harley McDaniel - Installation Sculpture
Harley McDaniel - Installation Sculpture
July 14 through July 31, 2008
Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University
Gallery Hours: Mon. & Wed. 11-4pm / Tues. & Thurs. 2-7pm
PH: (708)534-4021
GSU Chemistry Club
Nobel Laureates in Chemistry
July 24, 2008 at 5.00 pm
E-Lounge
Governors State University
Segments of Life
Segments of Life by Donna Franks - Tapley
June 24 - July 9, 2008
Monday through Thursday 11-4 pm
Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60466
Art Partners Events
Annual Gallery Artists Exhibition
opening reception: Friday, June 20, 7-9 PM, Free Admission
Tall Grass Arts Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466
www.tallgrassarts.org
PH 708-748-3377
4th Annual Self Portrait Exhibition
opening reception: Friday, June 20, 7-10 PM, Free Admission
33 Collective Gallery
Gallery Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th Street, First Floor
Chicago, IL 60609
www.33collective.com
PH 708-837-4534
Graduate Exhibition
The Unhuman Element, Artist : Jerry Slowik
May 30 - June 18, 2008
Reception: Wednesday, June 4
6:00 P.M.
Governors State University
Visual Arts Gallery
One University Parkway
University Park, IL. 60466
For additional information call 815-295-7295.
Research Conference
14th Annual Student Research Conference
May 21, 2008.
Sherman Recital Hall.
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Visiting Photography Exhibition
Lee Bauchsbaum
April 11-May 9, 2008
Public Reception: Wednesday, April 16, 6-8 p.m.
Visual Arts Gallery
Distinguished Lecture Series - Special Topics
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The Criminal Justice Society presents The Fundamental of Grantwriting on April 2, 2008, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM in Hall of Honors with Ted Whitmer.
Ted Whitmer is currently the director of development for Chicago's CARC. He has expertise in all aspects of development including, strategic planning, donor cultivation, foundation grants, government grants and annual campaigns. Whitmer will provide fundamental principles to successful grantwriting.
The cost of the work shop is $25 payable at the time of registration. Download the registration form. Please make checks payable to GSU. Register early, seats are limited.
For additional information contact Glenetta Gleghorn at 708-235-3987 or email
g-gleghorn@govst.edu.
Graduate Project Exhibition in Mixed Media
Jennifer Jackson, Photography
April 2-9, 2008
Public Reception: Friday, April 4, 6-8 p.m.
Visual Arts Gallery
2008 GSU Art Student Exhibition
GSU will host the 2008 GSU Art Student Exhibitions, the exihibition is open to all GSU students
who have taken art classes. The Juror, DeKalb artist KimberlyMullarkey, MFA, will select 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place awards as well as honorable mention. For more information contact Javier Chavira
at 708-534-4017 or email at j-chavira@govst.edu.
March 18-31, 2008
Visual Arts Gallery
CAS Celebrates Women's History Month
Distinguished Lecture Series
In honor of Women's History Month CAS will sponsor a series of three workshops by
noted artist Lenore Thomas. The workshops highlight a different aspect of art and 
the business of art.
Artist Lecture: I Was Born a Cartoon
Wednesday, March 5, 7-8 pm.
Sherman Recital Hall.
Demonstration:
Digital & Encaustic Monotypes
Thursday, March 6, 6-7:30 pm.
Printmaking Studio, E1527.
Business Talk:
Getting into Galleries
Friday, March 7, 7-8 pm.
Sherman Recital Hall.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional
information contact 708.534.4013.
CAS Celebrates Black History Month
Distinguished Lecture Series
Jerry Butler will present Blacks Contribution to World Music on February 27, 2008,
5:00 PM in Sherm
an Recital Hall.
Butlers's career spans four decades; he recorded more than 50 albums and his voice is one of the most distinguished voices in all of music. As soulful as ever, yet smooth as ice, his nickname "The Ice Man" epitomizes his demeanour and sound. Famed singer, author, politician and GSU alumnus will share the history of"Blacks Contribution to World Music".
He will also be on hand to autograph his publication "Only the Strong Survive", a riveting tale of a music pioneer. Books are available in the GSU bookstore.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information call 708-235-3956 or email s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Martin Luther King Documentary
Seth McClellan, Adjunct Professor for Media Communications will
present his documentary about Dr. Martin Luther King in Chicago,
The New Battle: on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM, in Sherman Recital Hall.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information
contact s-sanderson@govst.edu or call 708.235.3956.
Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition
The College of Arts and Sciences will host Illinois Community College Juried Art
Exhibition at Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery / E - Lounge on
March 14, 1-3 pm.
Public Reception: Friday, March 14, 1-3 pm
Presentation of awards 2 pm
Juror: Harry Sudman
For additional information contact artsgrad@govst.edu or Call 708-534-4021
Zhejiang Butterfly Performing Troup
The College of Arts and Sciences and Valparaiso University's Confucius Institute sponsors China's Zhejiang Butterfly Performing Troup, Friday, February 15, at 8:00 pm in the Center for Performing Arts.
Free tickets are available at www.centertickets.net or
call 708.235.2222.
Art Exhibition : Mexicans in Chicago: Photographic Footprints
The exhibition consists of twenty-six black and white digital panels that tells the stories of Mexican chicago through a montage of old photographs and documents. The display is based on the (2001) publication, "Images of America, Mexican Chicago, "by Rita Arias Jirasek and Carlos Tortolero. It utilizes many of the photographs and documents collected throughout the Mexican Community in the Chicago metropolitan area. The main themes are: the Road to Chicago, Community Life, Spiritual Life, Work, Political Activism, Social Activism, and Arts & Culture.
The visual arts exhibit on Mexican immigration is on loan from the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, the largest Latino cultural institution in the country.
Mexicans in Chicago: Photographic Footprints will be on exhibit:
January 15 - February 6, 2008
Open Reception: January 30, 2008
Location: Visuals Arts Gallery
The Visual Arts Gallery is open Monday, 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m., and Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Governors State University is located at 1 University Park, Illinois.
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Program has created an exciting course that examines the Death Penalty in America. The course will present lecturers discussing various aspects of the death penalty. Special Topics in Criminal Justice: The Death Penalty in America makes its debut in the Winter 2008 trimester.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Death Penalty in Illinois, History of the U.S Death Penalty.
Thomas P. Sullivan, LLP
Partner, Jenner and Block
Thursday, January 17, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Engbretson Hall
Special Topics Guest Lecturers
Hon. John Cullerton
Illinois Senate Majority Whip
Topic of Discussion: Legislative Reforms Regarding the Death Penalty in Illinois
Thursday, January 31, 2008
7.30 p.m.
Engbretson Hall
Richard Schwind
Office of Appellate Prosecutor
Topic of Discussion: General Deterrence
Thursday, February 21, 2008
7.30 p.m.
E-Lounge
Timothy McArthy
Chief Orland Park Police Department
Topic of Discussion: Arbitrariness in use of the death penalty
Thursday, February 28, 2008
7.30 p.m.
E-Lounge
Patrick McAnany
Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Topic of Discussion: Miscarriages of Justice
Thursday, March 6, 2008
7.30 p.m.
E-Lounge
Maurice Possley
Chicago Tribune
Topic of Discussion: Public Opinion on the American Death Penalty
Thursday, April 3, 2008
7.30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Safe Zone
An educational program presented by Dr. Patrick Finnessey, Professor, UIC, that will help community members and educators create a safer, more civil community for all individuals, particularly our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) members. There is no charge for this event and educators may earn 2.5 cpdus for attendance. For more information on this program, or to reserve your seat, please call 708.534.4099.
Friday, January 11, 2008
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Governors State University, Engbretson Hall
Conflict Resolution/Reconciliation/Restorative Justice Workshop
This two day workshop presented by Dr. Adam Zagelbaum and Dr, Jane Nicholson will review the basic principles of conflict resolution. They will present and discuss anecdotal and research based materials in this highly interactive workshop. Professionals who wish to incorporate these restorative justice principles into their work or institutional settings are strongly encouraged to attend. The $150 registration fee includes a box lunch on both days. This workshop is limited to 50 participants and cpdus are available. For more information on this program, or to reserve your seat, please call 708.534.4099.
Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Governors State University, Hall of Honors
The Series will offer several practitioners with unique backgrounds and experiecnes. Join the discussion to learn more about restorative justice.
Series 1
Calvin Hill - Peace making and Restorative Justice.
November 29, 2007
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
E-Lounge
Series2
Xavier McElreth-Bey - Balanced and restorative justice approaches to reduce gang problems and prevent youth from joining gangs.
December 6, 2007
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cafereria Annex
