Calendar of Events

Art Gallery: Our Foremothers. Jane Lieber Mays and Deanne Beausoleil have been asking each other the question: "What legacies have women artists left for us?" The result is their collaboration Our Foremothers. Jane, an instructor of drawing and a portrait painter has completed 25 paintings of women artists from history. These are accompanied by narratives written by Deanne Beausoleil, instructor of art history. The combination of painting, research, and writing creates a compelling study and tribute to the contributions of women to our society. Events include an evening opening from 4 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, 18 February and a lecture on Wednesday, 24 February by Deanne. Bldg. 3, Art Gallery.

Intercultural Student Social. 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Multicultural Center.

Intercultural Movie Night: Rage Against The Machine-The Battle of Mexico City (Joe DeMaio, 2001). This is concert footage. The uprising and repression in Oaxaca in the past several months is part of the government crackdown: People are murdered by police thugs in Oaxaca, in an effort to terrorize the people who were fighting to throw a corrupt dictator out of office. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Free. Movie starts promptly at 7 pm. Multicultural Center.

We All Count, the Importance of the US Census Special Guest Dolores Huerta the co-founder and Vice President of the United Farmworkers of America. She co-founded the UFWU with Cesar Chavez in the fight for justice for the migrant farmworker and all peoples who have had their civil rights violated. She continues promoting the importance of fair treatment for people who do not feel they have a voice. Free. 7-9 pm. Bldg. 2, Student Center.

Planetarium: Islands In the Sky. Early Polynesians started colonizing Pacific islands 20,000 years ago using the stars in a way unlike Europeans. They travelled from island to island in small boats. All shows include an introduction to the seasonal constellations. Tickets may be purchased at the door at 7:15 pm. Building 2, Room 171. Admission: $4 Adults, $3 Chemeketa Students & Children.

Fresh Art. The Chemeketa Art Gallery will show art work by the children from the Chemeketa Child Development Center. Grand opening celebration will be 4 - 6 pm on March 15. This exhibit is presented by Early Childhood Education students. Free. Bldg. 3, Art Gallery.

Review and Final Exams.

Open Registration begins for Spring Term.

Staff vs. Student Smack Down. Join the fun at this annual event pitting students against staff in an action packed game of hoops. Free. 6 pm, Salem Campus, Building 7.

The Passion of Joan of Arc (Carl Dreyer, France, 1928). Conveying the final twenty-four hours of Saint Joan's life—the conclusion of her trial, her conviction, and her death at the stake—The Passion of Joan of Arc is a monumental cinema landmark, famous especially for Renée Jean Falconetti’s performance as Joan. 114 minutes. Tickets are $5. Box office opens at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. Historic Elsinore Theatre 170 High St SE.

End of Winter Term.

Men’s Soccer Open Tryouts for the 2010 Season. 10 am. Soccer Field. Tryouts are open for soccer players interested in enrolling full time for fall of 2010. Please contact Head Coach Marty Limbird if you have any questions 503.399.5030.

Spring Break.

The Third Man (Carol Reed, Great Britain, 1949). American novelist, Holly Martin, arrives in post-War Vienna to work for an old friend, Harry Lime. But could it be that Harry is a criminal, a war profiteer and, perhaps…dead? Now Martin's own life is in danger. Martin's innocence is contrasted with a jaded British intelligence officer, and a worldly woman. 104 minutes. Tickets are $5. Box office opens at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. Historic Elsinore Theatre 170 High St SE.

Chemeketa Storm Volleyball tryouts. 3-6 pm. Building 7 Gym. For more information, please call the Athletic Office at 503.399.5082.

Beginning of Spring Term

Cesar Chavez Community Action Day Come to the Cesar Chavez Community Action Day to learn about resources and opportunities to volunteer in your community. Hear from speakers Rámon Ramírez of PCUN and José Romero of the César E. Chávez Boulevard Committee. Check out submissions to the Cesar Chavez Art Contest. There will be food, prizes, music and more. All are welcome. Free, but donations to the Marion Polk Food Share are encouraged. Sponsored by Chemeketa Juntos Club, Multicultural Center and MERIT. 1 - 5 pm, Bldg. 2, Multicultural Center.