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• Picketing • Marches • Sit Ins
• Vigils
In addition to talking with students about their right to protest and participate in other forms of activism, it is important that students are aware of the wide variety of ways to make their voices heard or voice their displea- sure. For example:
• Advocating for legislation
• Running for o ce
• Creating a public awareness campaign
via social media
• Conduct a survey about the issue
and share the results
• Raise Money for the cause
• Write a letter
• Vote
• Engage in community service
While parents may question the passion behind student participation in causes, student protests continue to be a part of many social change movements. Students who are aware of and concerned about the wrongs they see in so- ciety - and view activism as a multifaceted way to ensure their voices are heard - illustrate their desire to make an impact. In order to push toward progress, students need to be aware of the history they are participating in as well as how they can safely support causes they believe in. n
Welcome Week 2016
e Illini Union family looks forward to hosting the 2016 Welcome Week with fun activities and events to welcome students to campus! Look through the schedule below for all of the fun and exciting things happening in the Illini Union. Below is a partial list of some of the events that are on the schedule this year for all students. For more information please see our schedule of events at union.illinois.edu/welcome- week2016.
Thursday, August 18th
Move-in Night Illini Union Comedy Show
and Coffeehouse
Time: 9 pm-Midnight, Location: Illini Union
Unwind, cool down, and hang out in the Illini Union for a night of laughs featuring comedians Ms. Pat and Mal Hall, hosted by University of Illinois alumnus and stand-up comic Erik Scott from 9-11 pm. You can also stop in the Courtyard Café to relax and meet new friends while listening to a perfor- mance by current Illinois musician Pha aprawat from 9-10 pm, and participate in karaoke from 10 pm-Midnight. Hosted by the Illini Union.
Friday, August 19
Illini Union LateNighter
Time: 8 pm-1 am, Location: Illini Union
e Illini Union LateNighter is the event to be at during your rst Friday night on campus. Bring your roommate and new friends to enjoy comedians, a hypnotist, food, games, give- aways, bowling, and billiards. All for FREE! It’s your chance to explore the Illini Union and see why it is the center of campus activity throughout the year. Hosted by the Illini Union.
Sunday, August 21
Illini Union Quad Day
Time: Noon-4 pm, Location: Illini Union / Main Quad
Come to the Quad on Sunday for Welcome Days’ signature event. is is your opportunity to check out over 700 Regis- tered Student Organizations [RSO], campus activities, and community organizations. Special demos and performances by the Marching Illini and other
RSOs will also be taking place. is is your best way to get connected to the University of Illinois. Prepare for Quad Day by looking at a listing of all the booths and performances ahead of the busy day on the Illinois Student A airs App. Hosted by the Illini Union Student Pro- grams and Activities
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