CAS Events - 2009
Organic Beings Exhibition
Organic Beings
Painting & Drawings
by
Margie Glass-Sula
November 11-18, 2009
GSU Visual Arts Gallery
Glass-Sula’s girlhood fascination with simple nature created an emotional link that has been rediscovered and redefined in her recent work. By evolving imagery from actual individual organic objects, she transforms each into an abstract organic individual of sorts to reveal the intimate link and beauty she finds within it.
Organic Beings is a quiet and seductive look at nature as individuals. Glass-Sula creates serene beings in order to reintroduce nature, and the necessary link to it that often dissipates as life progresses.
For more information visit: www.gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com
Distinguished Lecture Series presents Steinunn Thorainsdottir
October 14, 2009
5 p.m.
Engbretson Hall
The Icelandic artist Steinunn Thorarinsdottir will discuss her work, its process, and the impact of Iceland on her figurative sculpture during a presentation entitled Horizons: The Figurative World of Steinunn Thorarinsdottir .
Horizons is currently on exhibition in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park here at Governors State University. An exhibition of 12 life-sized figures by the Icelandic artist Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir (pronounced Stay-nun Thorens-daughter) arrived at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park during the first week of July, 2009.
Thorarinsdottir has exhibited widely in Europe and the U.K. and has been commissioned by both the Icelandic and English government for major sculptural installations. She is currently working on a commission for the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
Funding for her visit has been provided by the College of Arts and Sciences, the GSU Foundation, Harris Bank, and contributions by Members of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708.235.3956 or email s-sanderson@govst.edu or Geoff Bates at 708-534-4848 or email g-bates@govst.edu.
Distinguished Lecture Series presents Dr. Rajesh Ahluwalia
October 7, 2009
6 p.m.
Sherman Recital Hall
Dr. Rajesh Ahluwalia currently leads a team of scientists on fuel cell research. The team has made significant progress in overcoming the "critical-path“ technology barriers, which include fuel cell stack cost and durability, onboard hydrogen storage, and hydrogen fuel cost.
Ahluwalia also leads manufacturing research and development focusing on low-cost, innovative processes to provide high volume manufacture of hydrogen and fuel cell systems, establishing a robust manufacturing infrastructure and supply network for future clean and efficient vehicles.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information email Dr. Clare Tang. at
x-tang@govst.edu Governors State University, University Park, Illinois
GSU Welcome The Honorable Anita Alvarez
October 1, 2009
6 p.m.
The Center for Performing Arts
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez will speak to students, faculty, staff, and the community at a free and public presentation on October 1, at 6 p.m. Alvarez is Cook County’s first female and first Latina State’s Attorney. Her presentation is part of the university’s observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Alvarez’ comments will offer perspective from her 22-year career serving in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. At the time of her historic election on November 4, 2008, Alvarez held the rank of Chief Deputy State’s Attorney, the third ranking post in the nation’s second largest prosecutor’s office. During her career, she has handled hundreds of felony cases dealing with homicide, narcotics, armed robbery, criminal sexual assaults, and domestic violence. She has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court and tried more than 50 felony jury trials.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708.235.3956 or email s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Governors State University is located in University Park, Illinois.
Directions: http://www.govst.edu/directions/
A Survey of work by Gabriel Villa
Surveillance & Spirituality
A Survey of work by Gabriel Villa
September 30 through October 23, 2009
Reception: Wednesday, October 14, 6-9pm
Visual Arts Gallery
Gabriel Villa’s work is multifaceted and has evolved conceptually since moving to Chicago, he has adopted new imagery, themes, and formal strategies and intensified the use of newfound images.
Villa has lived and worked in Chicago for the past nine years producing an idiosyncratic body of work that builds upon previous work but whose diversity and powerful imagery are a direct result of his adopted home. Each of Villa’s images represents either his ongoing transformation into a new, unknown identity, a dual symbol of psychological oppression and a personal memory, a lingering catholic symbol or an icon of the Chihuahua desert.
2009 Regional College & University Art Faculty Exhibition
The Visuals Arts Gallery at Governors State University is proud to host the 2009 Regional College & University Art Faculty Exhibition, September 7 through September 28, 2009. 
Reception: Friday, September 11, 6-9p.m.
Art faculty from the surrounding region will be exhibiting their current work, which will include photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, digital imaging, drawing and mixed media.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view the creative work of art educators from the surrounding region including GSU’s own art faculty.
The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University is open Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00pm.
For more information, contact Javier Chavira at (708) 534-4017 or email: j-chavira@govst.edu or visit us on the web at: gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot
GSU 2009 Senior Show
The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University presents a group exhibition by four graduating students from July 27 - August 17.
This exhibit will feature the work of undergraduate students Jennifer Lesch-Benedick, Kathleen Rush, Rhiannon Sallas, & Kristina Schmitt.
Reception: Friday, July 31, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Graduate Art Show: Eternal Spaces: Studies in Movement and Value
Governors State University graduate student, Joyce Speechley will present Eternal Spaces: Studies in Movement and Value, an exhibition of her recent "fumage" drawings in GSU's Gallery 1516, August 1 through August 11.
Reception: August 11, 6-9 p.m. The gallery is located in F 1516.
Speechley's drawings incorporate graphite, graphite powder, and fumage, a technique created by the artist employing flame and smoke on canvas. Her work focuses on the correlation of atmospheric moisture and the changing light of day within a landscape, incorporating the reflections of diffused sunlight from the surrounding environment.
Speechley's drawings place the viewer within the landscape, allowing them to become one with nature and experience a moment of complete silence and solitude.
Costanza Exhibittion
Opening Saturday, June 27th at the Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University
Wholly Sheets
By Michael Costanza
Wholly Sheets, an exhibition of the mixed media collages and photography of MichaelCostanza, will be on display in the Visual Arts Gallery from June 27 through July 9, 2009. An opening reception will be held on June 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The everyday experience produces a physical pile of papers and materials which Costanza uses when creating his work. Gluing layers of receipts, envelopes, classified ads, etc. on found wood and windows directly relates to the idea of the everyday experience told in piles. In addition to this collage work, Costanza also captures the everyday with photographic documents. These photos are used as source material informing the direction of his collage work. Employing techniques such as collage, décollage, digital painting/transfer printing, photography, lithography, drawing and painting, Costanza is constantly shifting the act of creating to match events and influences of any particular day.
Wholly Sheeets is an interpretation of the world seen as entirely comprised of layers. Balance, both in composition and concept, is the unifying thread throughout the body of work. Costanza creates worlds where the many layers of clatter produced by people flow in unison with nature.
More info @: http://gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com/
Art Gallery: (708) 534-4021
info @: artsgrad@govst.edu
Natural or Man-Made or One in the Same
"Natural or Man-Made or One in the Same", a photo exhibition by Michael E. Smith
June 12 to 24 in the Visual Arts Gallery 
Closing Reception
Wednesday, June 24
6-9 p.m.
As a lifelong chronicler of nature and the outdoors, Smith uses his photography as a means to understanding the environment and our role in it. In a series of large format photographs Smith illustrates our effect on the natural world. Subjects range from national parks and golf courses to urban blight. The saturated palette lends a heightened reality to the pieces that gives an altered feel to the landscapes. Each photo shows how humankind has directly impacted the natural world, but each also shows the unremitting strength of Mother Nature. The photographs ask the question: do we recognize what we have wrought in our world?
Natural or Man-Made’s goal is to engage the viewer in a debate about natural versus artificial and wilderness versus civilized. Smith’s photographs show the sometimes messy, sometimes beautiful world we made. Are we a part of nature? Or are we apart from nature?
You can see more images of the artists work at: www.michaelsmithimages.com
Or by visit the GSU Visual Arts Gallery blog at: http://gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com/
Peter Bosy Art Exhibition
“Diaspora – Dispersing the Light”, a photo exhibition by Peter Bosy,
May 18 to 28 in the Visual Arts Gallery
Opening Reception
Monday, May 18
6-9 p.m.
In this series of photos, the light is spread and creatively diffused, enabling visual exploration to find a sensitive balance between shadow and light. Featuring the subject matter of flora, translucent items, and the human form. Bosy captures their beauty utilizing sharp angles and soft lines giving viewers the opportunity to blend a combination of color, shapes and forms into focus.
Bosy is the owner of Peter Bosy Photography, Inc. in suburban Chicago, where he works with both commercial and fine art clients. He has served as full-time faculty at Harrington College of Design in Chicago, and is completing his Master of Arts Degree in Photography at Governors State University.
Gallery Hours: Monday through Thursday 11:00am-4:00pm More information at (708)534-4021
Annual GSU Research Conference
The 15th Annual Student Research Conference will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2009. The conference provides students with an opportunity to present their research work before an audience of their peers, and a forum to highlight research accomplishments at GSU.
Read more at http://www.govst.edu/src/
2009 Student Art Exhibition
2009 Student Art Exhibition
April 8 - May 14
Opening Reception:
Wednesday, April 8
6-9 p.m.
GSU Visual Arts Gallery
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL. 60484
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday -Thursday
For additionional information visit: gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com
April 6–10, 2009—Restorative Justice Week
"Restorative Justice Is Our Justice"
- Monday, April 6: Introduction to Restorative Justice Week, 3-5 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
- Tuesday, April 7: School and Community Based Restorative Justice in the South Suburbs, 3-5 p.m, Cafeteria Annex
- Wednesday, April 8: Adult Restorative Justice Demonstrations, 3-5 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
- Thursday, April 9: Restorative Justice Film Festival, 3-5 p.m., Cafeteria Annex
Women’s History Month
Women Entrepreneurs Forum
March 31, 2009
6–7 p.m.
E-lounge
Sponsored by ARC, Student Life, and CAS
Women's Challenge
Who Wants to be in the Know?
March 30, 2009
Noon - 2 p.m.
Cafeteria Annex
Register to compete by March 23 at t-scott@govst.edu or 708.235.2228
Sponsored by ARC, Student Life, and CAS
Community Empowerment and Today’s Media
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has worked in media for more than 15 years. She currently specializes in media training and publicity consulting for female executives and entrepreneurs for Momentum Media Group, a company she founded. She is also currently host of a community affairs TV program, “Perspectives.” She is the former award-winning anchor of “Mo in the Midday” on WVON, which was named Best Midday Talk Show in Chicago.
Monique has appeared as a frequent guest on the nation’s largest television and radio networks, including CNN, FOX News and National Public Radio. She has also been featured in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, The Chicago Defender, N’DIGO and a variety of other local and national media outlets.
March 18, 2009
5 pm
E-Lounge
For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708-235-3956 or email
s-sanderson@govst.edu.
You’ve heard the phrase “You can lead a horse to the water.” Who’s leading you? 
Although this workshop is geared toward women, men are encouraged to attend and share their views. As individuals, we have different talents and characteristics. Effective leadership is either enhanced or hindered by these. Yet, effective leadership can be developed to enhance your personal and professional life.
In Leading by Example, discussion is steered toward leadership, self-discovery and tools to live by. The personal leadership toolkit suggests certain attributes/characteristics one should have to lead self first and then others. Dr. Sharon M. Hudson is co-author of Women as Leaders: Strategies for Empowerment and Communication.
About the publication: Twenty-five consultants, coaches, and professionals share powerful tips for self-confidence, image, and team building. Topics include Leading by Example, The Leader’s Image, 20 Steps to Personal Excellence, and more. Edited by Linda E. Eastman
March 3, 2009
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Hall of Honors
For additional information contact Sheree Sanderson at 708-235-3956 or email
s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Civic and Community Engagement-Lecture Series
Sr. Catherine Ryan, Executive Director of Maryville Academy
March 25,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Mary Houghton, President of ShoreBank and Chair of ShoreBank International
April 1,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Honorable Abner Mikva, former U.S. Congressman, Federal First District Court Judge, White House Counsel, and faculty at University of Chicago Law School-Mandel Clinic.
April 15,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Dr. Quentin Young, former Chair of Medicine at Cook County Hospital, Civil Rights Activist and Coordinator and CEO of Physicians for a National Health Program
February 25,2009
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Join over a million readers from all ethnic backgrounds in celebration of Black History Month--we are looking for readers to participate in the African American Read-In. The African American Read-In celebrates literacy as a significant part of Black History Month. The program is endorsed by the International Reading Association.
Select an excerpt of a book, poem, or other literary work to read by an African American author.
Please email Dr. Rashidah Muhammad at r-muhammad@govst.edu or call 708.534.6974 or Sheree Sanderson at s-sanderson@govst.edu or call 708.235.3956 to sign up or receive additional information. All are invited to participate.
Monday, February 16, 2009
6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.
Sherman Recital Hall.
Governors State University
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January 20 – February 17, 2009
Visual Art Gallery
Open reception 7 to 9 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Royal Prince Ngoloshang Mbecky of the Kuba 
(Currently part of the Democratic Republic of Congo)
February 6, 2009
Sherman Recital Hall
6 p.m
For additional information contact S. Sanderson at 708.235.3956
• Grantwriting Part II
February 25, 2009
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hall of Honors
• Grantwriting Part I
January 28, 2009
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Black History Month-Special Topics
Come and participate in the open forum for students to talk about what their experience has been as a first generation/first n their family to go to college.
Tuesday, February 17 -- 5 p.m to 6 p.m. -- E-Lounge
Ralph Ellison writes about a struggling young black man who frequents the local bingo game during the great depression. Viewers gain an understanding of Harlem and experience a new sense of control over his destiny.
Tuesday, February 10 -- 6 p.m to 7 p.m. – B2203
Open dialogue forum for conversations about diversity at GSU and in American.
Thursday, February 5 - - 5 p.m to 6 p.m. - - Engbretson Hall
March 11 – April 3, 2009
Visual Art Gallery
Opening Reception—April 3
