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Student Life UHDS Opens "Underground" | UUB Announces March Activities | Join UUB at the Movies | Spring Disability Awareness Week Starts March 24 UHDS Opens "Underground"
UUB Announces March ActivitiesInfotainment with Issues and Ideas Committee March 4, at 7pm, in the Murray Street Café, the University Union Board Issues and Ideas Committee brings “Big Money: Credit Card & Debt Game Show” to Western. Debt is a hot topic among college grads so Big Money, the money matters game show, discusses interest rates, overdraft fees and credit card debt to help students save thousands of dollars. Along with useful tips on credit, budgeting, student loans, and credit reports, this Infotainment game show awards up to $300 to participants! Admission is free.
Christopher Carter's business is simple: he makes his living playing with other people's minds. Carter is notorious for reading and revealing the thoughts of audience members; but no worry, he won't reveal any embarrassing information unless it is funny! This After Hours committee event will be held at 9 pm, March 19, in the University Union Murray Street Café. Admission is free. Student Air Band contest Everybody loves a good band. Many people dream of being in a great band. UUB Coffeehouse combines the two to bring students the “Air Band Contest” on March 26 in the Union Heritage Room. Set up like a game show, chosen finalists will vie for prizes while “performing” unrehearsed versions of recorded rock music- Air Band Style. No real musical talent will be required, just a love of rock music and the gift of a free spirit! Admission is free for the campus community and public. UUB Online The University Union Board is in process of updating its website. To keep in touch with upcoming last minute events, go to uub.wiu.edu to access the UUB calendar. Updates are happening all the time!
Join UUB at the MoviesThe University Union Board Cinema committee provides ongoing second-run newer movies to the Western community. Shown in the Sandburg Theatre on the basement level of the union, the movie line-up for the rest of the semester has been set. Admission is $2.00 for students, faculty and staff with ID and $3.00 for public. Popcorn is available during most showings. Here's the line-up for the rest of the semester. February 28-March 2: American Gangster Location: Basement Level Union Sandburg Theatre *Dates and Titles are subject to change by vendor. Contact OSA at 309-298-3232 for information. SHOWTIMES: THURSDAY 7 PM; FRIDAY 7 & 9 PM; SATURDAY 7 & 9 PM; SUNDAY 4 PM Spring Disability Awareness Week Starts March 24Spring Disability Awareness Week 2008 is approaching and this year, it is going to be bigger and better than ever. Through the collaborative efforts of Disability Support Services, the students of RPTA 251, Student Therapeutic Recreational Society, Students for Disability Awareness, Equal Opportunity and Access, the Spencer Recreation Center, and the departments of Psychology, History and RPTA, a number of activities has been planned to expose the campus community to a variety of matters facing individuals with disabilities. The week starts with a kickoff reception and student panel on Monday, March 24. Other events include tours of accessible housing and Hanson Field, accessible rock wall climbing and a faculty awareness seminar. Disability Awareness Day will be held on Thursday, March 27 in the Spencer Recreation Center where in addition to RPTA 251 and Students for Disability Awareness activities, the University Counseling Center, the Psychology Clinic, the West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living and the Macomb Park District will host a campus and community resource fair. The focus of Disability Awareness Day is twofold: to highlight the barriers an individual with a disability might face in a recreational setting and also to showcase adaptive equipment and activities that break down those barriers. The week ends with the annual wheelchair basketball tournament at the Spencer Recreation Center on Saturday, March 29. If you need a special accommodation to participate fully in this program/event or if you have special dietary needs, please contact Tara Miller or Gretchen Steil Weiss of Disability Support Services at 309-298-2512. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. A designated deadline for submission may be included, but every effort must be made to accommodate if a request is made beyond the deadline.
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“The Underground” located in the basement area under the North Quad Dining Center and formerly known as “Daily Grind”, “Northern Lights” and “The Scarlet Tavern” opened in time for the Super Bowl the past month. This multipurpose space will be almost exclusively used for student programming and activities. It has a club atmosphere as well as a large lounge and relaxed seating area. 
It is perfect for hosting a party or catching up on some studying with friends. The hope is to provide additional late night programming for students in this venue. It features a state of the art sound system, three big screen televisions as well as plenty of comfortable seating for hanging out with friends. There is also wireless internet connectivity. Students and staff are excited about the opportunities this space presents for the future.
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