The Women's Resource Center is going to be holding a discussion Monday Jan. 25 “to create a space for women to explore their political futures.” This will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and will include Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, along with current state legislature members Sen. Rebekah Warren, Rep. Kristy Pagan and former Rep. Maureen L. Stapleton. This is free and LBC approved.
The EMU Equality Research Project is going to be hosting their 4th Knowledge Project Speaker Series, Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. This discussion will be focused on the factors that go into anti-LGBT hate crimes. This is free and LBC approved.
There will be a dance party in the Rec/IM 214, Tuesday and Wednesday. Dancing for Charity, hosted by Overdosed on Dance, will be charging $10 per person. Raised proceeds will go to foundations that sponsor children with cancer, lupus, and sickle cell anemia, according to the EMU calendar. Both days run from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30.
The Marketplace is going to be celebrating the Detroit Auto Show with a party called “Motown Cheesin' It Up” Wednesday, Jan. 27. Starting at 11:30 a.m. there will be beef tenderloin sliders, chocolate chip cheesecake, a chocolate fountain, and a mac & cheese bar. This meal will cost $7.90 or the price of a meal plan.
Campus Life is going to be showing the film “Lens Wide Open: The Good Lie,” Wednesday, at 5:00 p.m. According to the EMU calendar, this is about Sudanese refugees who get resettled as refugees in Kansas City. There will be a discussion afterwards. This is free and LBC approved.
Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington will be giving a lecture on privilege, Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Student Center’s room 310A at 7:00 p.m. According to the EMU calendar, the president and founder of the Washington Consulting Group and the Social Justice Training Institute will be examining privileged identities. This is free and LBC approved.
The Latino Student Association will be hosting their first annual Quinceanera in the Student Center's ballroom B, at 7:30 p.m. According to the EMU calendar this will be a chance to learn about "this traditional milestone in a Latina's life," from a historical perspective. There will be food, music, and dancing. Attendees are asked to dress formally. This is free and LBC approved.