Monday, September 15 – Saturday, November 15, 2014 – Morris Library open hours – The Day of the Dead Art Exhibit. As loss of habitat, climate change, and indiscriminate use of pesticides accelerate ecosystem corruption, how does our perception of what is normal change? How do we stay connected as species vanish? Join us as we honor the traditions of our ancestors from around the world and build a bridge between their dreams for us and ours for the generations still to come. See the bigger picture we share. (Morris Library Rotunda, SIU Carbondale). Co-Sponsored by Morris Library and the Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
Monday, September 22, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Mercy Killers one-man play written and performed by Michael Milligan, which explores the frustrations and inequalities of a failed healthcare system through the eyes of this average “Joe”. (Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU Carbondale). Co-sponsored by Southern Illinois People for Progress, Illinois Single-Payer Coalition, Physicians for a National Program Illinois and the Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public, donations encouraged.
Thursday, September 25, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Triple Divide film showing followed by Q&A (Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU Carbondale). Co-sponsored by Shawnee Sentinels and Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 – 7:00-8:30 pm – 6th meeting of the Illinois South Solutions Project (Ohio Room, 2nd Floor, SIU Student Center, SIU Carbondale).
Thursday, October 2, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Gasland film showing followed by Q&A (Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU Carbondale). Co-sponsored by Shawnee Sentinels and Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, October 4, 2014 – 5:00 pm – 2nd Annual Frack Free Fest (Alto Vineyards)
Thursday, October 9, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Gasland II film showing followed by Q&A (Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU Carbondale).Co-sponsored by Shawnee Sentinels and Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
Thursday, October 16th – 1:00 pm – Jeff Biggers presentation “Time for a Southern Illinois Revival: An Afternoon with Jeff Biggers” (Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU Carbondale). Co-sponsored by S.A.F.E. and Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
Thursday, October 16th – 7:00 pm – Jeff Biggers presentation “Time for a Southern Illinois Revival: An Evening with Jeff Biggers” at Carbondale Civic Center. Sponsored by S.A.F.E.
Friday, October 17th – 7:00 pm – Jeff Biggers presentation “Time for a Southern Illinois Revival: An Evening with Jeff Biggers” in Harrisburg. Sponsored by S.A.F.E.
Sunday, November 2, 2014 – 2:00-5:00 pm – The Day of the Dead Art Exhibit Discussion and Reception. Featuring Roberto Barrios, SIU Carbondale Department of Anthropology, and live jazz performed by Ray Barone (piano) and Roberto Franca (bass). (Morris Library Rotunda, SIU Carbondale). Co-Sponsored by Morris Library and the Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
Thursday, November 6, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Split Estate film showing followed by Q&A (Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU Carbondale). Co-sponsored by Shawnee Sentinels and Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
Thursday, November 13, 2014 – 7:00 pm – Evening of short films on fracking followed by Q&A (Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU Carbondale). Co-sponsored by Shawnee Sentinels and Buckminster Fuller Future Organization. FREE and open to the public.
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