Student Activities

UnityFest 2008 - Schedule of Events

April 14

Unity Fest Kick-off and Walk - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pida Plaza
Join your fellow Rebels on a diversity walk and enjoy free lunch!!

Contact: Susan Taylor - taylo172@unlv.nevada.edu or Kevin Vicker - kevin.vicker@unlv.edu

April 15

Cross-Cultural Dating Discussion - 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Student Union 208 A
Would you like to participate in an informal and stimulating group discussion? Meet fellow students who are involved, have been involved, or are considering getting involved in a cross cultural dating relationship!

Contact: Sherrill Stewart - stewarsa@unlv.nevada.edu

Omni Games - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Student Union 207
Come and learn how to plan games like Chinese checkers while listening to culture and diverse music. You can bring your own games and meet new people.

Contact: Michelle Sernas - michelle.sernas@gmail.com

(top)

April 16

Ally Training - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Student Union 209
Learn what it means to be an ally and how to support diversity.

Contact: Jennifer Breeden - jen.breeden2@gmail.com or Anna Smedley - annacsmedley@yahoo.com

UNLV Diversity Employer and Mixer - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Student Union Ballroom
The purpose of this program is to educate UNLV students preparing for their professions in an increasingly diverse world of work. This panel and mixer event is designed to introduce students to professional role models, leaders, and key employing organizations that embrace diversity in their workplace environments.

Contact: Jose Melendrez - jose.melendrez@unlv.edu

Meals on Wheels - 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Meet at Dining Commons
Make and distribute lunches to UNLV's homeless population.

Contact: Jacob Murdock - jacob.murdock@unlv.edu

(top)

April 17

Ally Recognition Mixer - 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Student Union 207
An ally is a person or group who supports you or your organization, cares for you/your organization and speaks for you/your organization when you have no voice. Do you know someone or some organization that deserves recognition for their efforts? Nominate them to receive an award at the Ally Recognition Mixer at http://msa.unlv.edu. Nominations close April 10. Food will be provided.

Contact: Mattie Stevens - mattie.stevens@unlv.edu

Hotel Rwanda Viewing - 4 p.m. - Student Union Theatre
Come watch the thought-provoking film "Hotel Rwanda" and talk about global poverty, hunger, disease, efforts to fight such problems in the world's poorest countries, and how you can volunteer abroad. Discussion will be lead by members from the ONE Campaign, an organization created to fight global AIDS and extreme poverty.

Contact: Denise Balfour - denise.balfour@unlv.edu

Japan Night- 7 p.m. - Student Union Ballroom
Japan Night is a charity celebration of the Japanese arts: liberal, culinary, and performance. Proceeds will go directly to UNLV F.A.N.G., the Freelance Association for the Nature of the Globe.

Contact: Ellen Huang - unlvjpnpresident@gmail.com

(top)

April 19

Indian Night - 4 p.m. - Student Union Ballroom
India Night 2008 is upon us! Meant to be a night of food, fun, and building long-lasting friendships, all while learning about India's cultural heritage. India Night is always larger than life! From extravagant dances to skits, from educational slide shows to foot-thumping music, and everything in between, we'll have it all! And then of course the wonderful dinner that we wait all semester for followed by the much-anticipated dance floor! It'll be big, it'll be grand, it'll be the talk of the town! So make sure you mark your calendars now because you will not want to miss this!

Contact: Santosh Chandavarom - chsantosh@gmail.com

April 21

Multicultural Dance classes - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Pida Plaza
Come experience the diversity of dance and learn dances from all over the world!

Contact: Anna Smedley - annacsmedley@yahoo.com

(top)

April 22

Hip-Hop; Beyond Beats and Rhymes movie - 7 p.m. - Alumni Amphitheatre
A fascinating documentary examines representations of gender roles in hip-hop and rap music. A movie discussion will follow.

Contact: Kevin Vicker - kevin.vicker@unlv.edu

April 23

Pride Month, Day of Silence - PIDA Plaza -10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Don't speak. Show your support of those in the LGBTQ community who live in silence.

Contact: Jennifer Breeden - jen.breeden2@gmail.com or Anna Smedley - annacsmedley@yahoo.com

Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Program Community of Contrasts - Alumni Amphitheater 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Within the Asian/Asian American and Pacific Heritage community are many ethnicities and experiences. This event will acknowledge and celebrate this diversity. There will be discussion about and food from several distinct communities. This event is part of the Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at UNLV and UnityFest and is sponsored by Students Organizing Diversity Activities (S.O.D.A.).

Contact: Amy Sandler - amy.sandler@unlv.edu

(top)

April 24

Midori no Hi (Greenery Day) 12 p.m. - Alumni Amphitheatre
Greenery Day is a festival based on the Japanese holiday that promotes communion with nature and a healthy environment. This event will include cultural performances throughout the day and an informational maze with booths focusing on green issues and promoting environmental programs in the Las Vegas area. Sponsored by UNLV F.A.N.G., the Freelance Association for the Nature of the Globe.

Contact: Montell Mascarenas - aetherparadox@yahoo.com

Guess Who's Gay - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Student Union Theatre
Can you guess who is gay?

Contact: Jennifer Breeden - jen.breeden2@gmail.com or Anna Smedley - annacsmedley@yahoo.com

April 26

FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITIES - 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Student Union Pida Plaza
The new and improved Festival of Communities will be the greatest convergence of international and domestic diversity programming in Las Vegas. International food tasting, cultural displays of art, dance, and culture will transform the UNLV campus into a truly unique showcase of all that is encompassed within the world of diversity!

Contact: Kevin Vicker, kevin.vicker@unlv.edu, 702-895-5607

(top)