Disability Awareness Events, March 1-12, 2009
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC!
K-State For All! 2009 Kick-Off Event
Sunday, March 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Derby Dining Center Lobby
Sponsored by ARH
Features a free meal, student panel, bingo for prizes, and information tables.
Art Exhibit
March 2-12
William T. Kemper Art Gallery, 1st Floor, K-State Student Union
Features K-State Professor Emeritus Vernon Bode and adults with developmental disabilities in association with Lawrence, KS Parks and Recreation.
K-State For All! Display
Glass Showcase, 2nd FloorK-State Student Union
Sponsored by DSS & SGA The history of civil rights for persons with disabilities is reflected in a pictorial timeline.
The Diving Bell & The Butterfly
Monday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
Film Sponsored by the Union Program Council
Little Theatre, 1st Floor, K-State Student Union
The 2007 Cannes Film Festival Director’s Award winner and Golden Globe winner for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director is based on the internationally acclaimed memoir of Jean-Do Bauby, the high-flying editor of French Elle who was renowned for his sense of humor and style, when, in an instant, his world is turned upside-down by the on-set of a significant disability. Jean-Do uses enormous courage and determination but, most of all, his soaring imagination to escape from his situation.
Stuff-a-Bear to Benefit Children with Disabilities
Friday, March 6, 6- 8 p.m.,
Courtyard, Ground Floor, K-State Student Union
Sponsored by the Union Program Council - After Hours
Have fun stuffing a bear and dressing and naming it! All stuffed animals go to area children with disabilities.
“MS: My Secret” A Play by K-State Graduate Student Sarah Price
Friday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.;Saturday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.;Sunday, March 8, 2:00 p.m.
Little Theatre, 1st Floor, K-State Student Union.
This non fiction play is based on the true stories of individuals who have MS and aims to spread awareness about the prevalence of multiple sclerosis, show the creative coping skills that people with MS use to overcome obstacles associated with the disease, educate the general population about the symptoms that arise with MS, and to debunk many of the misconceptions people may have about MS.
Comedian Chris Fonseca
Friday, March 6, 10:15 p.m.,
Forum Hall, Ground Floor, K-State Student Union
Sponsored by Union Program Council - After Hours
Chris Fonseca is a veteran of the stand-up circuit who has appeared on TV’s “Latino Laugh Festival”,
“The Late Show with David Letterman”, “Loco Slam”, and “Look Who's Laughing”. Chris has cerebral palsy and a unique perspective on living with a disability.
Reception for the Artists Including Prof. Emeritus Vernon Bode and Matt Glowacki
Wednesday, March 11, 4:30-6 p.m.,
William T. Kemper Art Gallery, 1st Floor,
K-State Student Union
Sponsored by the Union Program Council
“Diversity According to Family Guy & South Park”
Featuring Speaker Matt Glowacki
Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.Sponsored by the Union Program Council
Ballroom, 2nd Floor, K-State Student Union.
“Family Guy” & “South Park” are examined anew and mined for gold as Matt Glowacki identifies the ways in which these programs break down stereotypical attitudes and behavior regarding people’s differences. Matt’s interpretation of these popular cultural icons educates, but most importantly encourages a fresh look at life around us.
Matt Glowacki is a businessman, community activist, former Eagle Scout and Paralympian (having been born without legs).