The RWC community welcomed Ms. Shakila Ashmad, co-founder of Muslim Mothers Against Violence (MMAV), and guest speaker Saba Chughtai, M.D., for an open workshop titled “Hate, Terrorism, Religious Extremism: Muslim Mothers Against Violence Respond.” The peace conference, facilitated by Dr. Steve Sunderland, Professor of Peace Studies at UC Clifton Campus, […]
Author: Sarah Kagrise
Feature Student: The elusive student X
#8220;Do the Feature Student,” they told me. “It will be fun,” they said. Yeah right! So being asked to write the feature student article this month, I set out to find just the right guy to fill the spot, and I had just the guy in mind. A student who […]
American Life in Poetry: “There Is Another Way
A worm in an apple, a maggot in a bone, a person in the world. What might seem an odd assortment of creatures is beautifully interrelated by the Massachusetts poet Pat Schneider. Her poem suggests that each living thing is richly awake to its own particular, limited world. There Is […]
Review: “Smackdown” gets smacked down
On Monday nights where can you find me? Watching “WWE Raw.” On Thursday nights, “TNA Impact.” On Friday’s, I’m at work and ignoring the “Smackdown” brand all together. Why is this?You would think as a pro wrestling fan I’d be watching all three shows. That’s not the case, however. “Smackdown” […]
Styles of summer: time to change your look
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to change your look. Time to head for the beach, hang out with friends, and meet new people. This time, do it in style. Looking great this summer should not be as painful as a sunburn. Here are the essentials for […]
Movies: a rundown of big flicks for Summer ’06
With spring classes winding down, the heat turning up, and boredom setting in, the summer blockbusters of 2006 are just around the corner. There has been a lot of talk about the apparent lack of a heavy hitter this summer, but I’ve put together a list of movies you should […]
The Living End set release and tour dates
As you may remember from the April 17th issue of the Activist, I did a review on the Australian rockers The Living End and their new album, “State of Emergency.” The band has now signed with Adeline Records for their North American releases. Adeline is co-owned by Billie Joe Armstrong, […]
Teacher Education courses offered for summer quarter
UC’s College of Education, the Criminal Justice Program, and the Office of Human Services have teamed up with RWC to make it easier for students to take courses in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Foundations, Health Promotion, and Special Education programs on the RWC campus. Students can register for the following […]
Summer graduation deadline June 26
Deadline for Summer Graduation is June 26. Summer graduates are invited to commencement in December. Pick up a graduation application and degree audit from One Stop Office, and don’t forget to see your advisors!
Liberal Arts Recognition Ceremony May 16
The RWC Liberal Arts graduates will be having their recognition ceremony on May 16 from 12-2 p.m. in the Flory Center.