CAS Events - 2008
SES Experience
A Social Exclusion Simulation Experience
Coordinated by:
The Institute on Social Exclusion of the
Adler School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, Illinois
Social exclusion refers to the systematic undermining of certain individuals’ and communities’ access to the rights, opportunities and resources that are key to social integration. An important focus of the Institute on Social Exclusion (ISE) is the role that structural features of society (and the complex systems they comprise) play in undermining social integration. Such features as laws, regulations, public policy, institutional practices, popular values and beliefs, as well as private attitudes and impressions, can and often do play central roles in social marginalization processes.
This simulation experience is available to a limited audience of 24 students and faculty in the Criminal Justice and Psychology Programs at Governors State University. Interested individuals should be willing to engage in a scripted role-playing event designed to illustrate in an impactful way the structural and systemic barriers that formerly incarcerated individual’s face in their efforts to re-enter society once released from jail or prison.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Hall of Honors
Governors State University
4 p.m to 5:30 p.m.
This event is open to GSU Psychology, Counseling, and Criminal Justice students and faculty.
For additional information contact Chip Coldren at 708.534.4390 or
email j-coldren@govst.edu
Migration and Immigration
Migration and Immigration by Lenore Lopez 
October 23 – November 5, 2008
Opening Reception: October 23, 6 p.m to 9 p.m.
Migration and Immigration explores the complex issue and the subsequent problems related to border crossing. The artist uses a combination of media to explore the topic, from traditional still life to installation pieces.
Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60466
Gallery hours: Monday – Thursday 11 p.m to 4 p.m.
The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Marlene Gallagher
GSU will host gallery artist and alumnus, Marlene Gallagher, on November 5, 2008 for a lecture and photograph presentation on “Face of South Africa.”
Gallagher, an artist with Union Street Gallery, has traveled to six countries in Southern Africa: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa, capturing in her photographs the essence of the landscape, animals, and peoples of the regions. Her presentation includes enlightenments she has gained by visiting the African continent on six separate occasions and going on safaris.
Many of Gallagher’s photos show marked distinctions in the diverse multi-cultural areas of southern Africa.
Come see through the lenses of Gallagher the different slants and angles of spectacular African images.
“Faces of South Africa”
November 5, 2008
5:00 pm
Engbretson Hall
The event is free and open to the public.
Community Forum
Social Sciences Program presents:
Community Forum on the 2008 Election
Panelists: Professor Larry Levinson, Political and Justice studies; Professor Donald Culverson, Political and Justice Studies; Professor Chelsea Haring, Political and Justice Studies and Professor Anthony Andrews, Business and Health Administration
October 28, 2008
2 p.m to4:30 pm
Hall of Honors
The goal of the forum is to empower our community and provide them with a voice to raise concerns about the direction of our country. Issues and not candidates will be the focus. The panelists will begin the event with brief overviews of the major issues of the election.
The forum is free and open to the public.
CAS Celebrates Emotional Wellness Month
Dr. Sharon M. Hudson
Emotional Wellness Workshop
October 28, 2008
5-7:00 pm
E- Lounge
Sharon M. Hudson is CEO of Hudson Institute for Excellence, a corporate trainer and an adjunct professor. She has participated in an international exchange with South African universities and social service organizations, focusing on the adult learner. She is co-author of Survival Skills for the African-American Woman, Women as Leaders: Strategies for Empowerment and Communication, and Emotional Wellness for Women Volumes II and III.
Hudson received her Master of Arts degree from Governors State University and a Doctorate in Adult Continuing Education, Northern Illinois University.
The event is free and open to the public.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Kathleen Bankhead
Chief, Juvenile Justice Bureau for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office
"The Good News Is..."
Wednesday, October 15
6:00 pm
Engbretson Hall
Kathleen Bankhead will discuss the need for restorative justice practices and peer
mediation in resolving conflicts and related concerns in the courts, schools, homes,
and communities.
Bankhead has long been dedicated to issues surrounding justice for children and
families. In her current position, she is responsible for 85 lawyers, as well as the
children, families, and citizens served in the Child Protection and Juvenile Justice
(Delinquency) Divisions. She has worked in the State's Attorney's Office since
1990. Her work has included prosecution of both child protection and juvenile
justice cases, prosecution of hundreds of felony trials, supervision of courts and
staff handling allegations of child abuse, neglect, and delinquency. She is also
actively involved in division-wide training.
This event is part of the Creating Safe Schools Series, co-sponsored by GSU's
Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE), the College of Arts and
Sciences, and the School of Extended Learning. The series also includes a three-day
conflict Mediation Workshop on October 25, November 1, and 8; and a three credit
hour course, Conflict Mediation for Schools (CJUS510B or EDPD 650BB),
offered Winter 2009.
Regional Art Faculty Exhibition
Regional Art Faculty Exhibition
September 8 through October 3, 2008
Visual Arts Gallery
Closing Reception: October 3, 6 to 8 p.m.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Dr. Derek Eamus
"Leaf to Catchment Scale Fluxes of Water and Carbon:
Measurements and Models"
August 12, 2008
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Sherman Recital Hall
Professor Eamus received his Ph.D. in 1984 from the University of Wales. After a brief postdoctoral position at the University of Liverpool, Professor Eamus went to Fiji and worked at the University of the South Pacific. From there he returned to the UK and worked with Professors Paul Jarvis and David Fowler on tree responses to climate change, acid rain and ozone pollution. He then moved to Australia and spent 10 years in the tropics examining water and carbon relations of Australian savannas.
In 2000, he became the Chair in Environmental Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney, where he heads the Ecohydrology Laboratory. Projects that are currently funded include the measurement and modelling of water and carbon fluxes of Australian landscapes and the interaction of groundwater resources and vegetation function. In March 2008 he was awarded one of only two prestigious Senior Research Fellowships by Land and Water Australia. He has published over 140 research papers and is principle author of the text “Ecohydrology” published by CSIRO.
Harley McDaniel - Installation Sculpture
Harley McDaniel - Installation Sculpture
July 14 through July 31, 2008
Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University
Gallery Hours: Mon. & Wed. 11-4pm / Tues. & Thurs. 2-7pm
PH: (708)534-4021
GSU Chemistry Club
Nobel Laureates in Chemistry
July 24, 2008 at 5.00 pm
E-Lounge
Governors State University
Segments of Life
Segments of Life by Donna Franks - Tapley
June 24 - July 9, 2008
Monday through Thursday 11-4 pm
Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60466
Art Partners Events
Annual Gallery Artists Exhibition
opening reception: Friday, June 20, 7-9 PM, Free Admission
Tall Grass Arts Gallery
367 Artists Walk
Park Forest, IL 60466
www.tallgrassarts.org
PH 708-748-3377
4th Annual Self Portrait Exhibition
opening reception: Friday, June 20, 7-10 PM, Free Admission
33 Collective Gallery
Gallery Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th Street, First Floor
Chicago, IL 60609
www.33collective.com
PH 708-837-4534
Graduate Exhibition
The Unhuman Element, Artist : Jerry Slowik
May 30 - June 18, 2008
Reception: Wednesday, June 4
6:00 P.M.
Governors State University
Visual Arts Gallery
One University Parkway
University Park, IL. 60466
For additional information call 815-295-7295.
Research Conference
14th Annual Student Research Conference
May 21, 2008.
Sherman Recital Hall.
9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M
Visiting Photography Exhibition
Lee Bauchsbaum
April 11-May 9, 2008
Public Reception: Wednesday, April 16, 6-8 p.m.
Visual Arts Gallery
Distinguished Lecture Series - Special Topics
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The Criminal Justice Society presents The Fundamental of Grantwriting on April 2, 2008, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM in Hall of Honors with Ted Whitmer.
Ted Whitmer is currently the director of development for Chicago's CARC. He has expertise in all aspects of development including, strategic planning, donor cultivation, foundation grants, government grants and annual campaigns. Whitmer will provide fundamental principles to successful grantwriting.
The cost of the work shop is $25 payable at the time of registration. Download the registration form. Please make checks payable to GSU. Register early, seats are limited.
For additional information contact Glenetta Gleghorn at 708-235-3987 or email
g-gleghorn@govst.edu.
Graduate Project Exhibition in Mixed Media
Jennifer Jackson, Photography
April 2-9, 2008
Public Reception: Friday, April 4, 6-8 p.m.
Visual Arts Gallery
2008 GSU Art Student Exhibition
GSU will host the 2008 GSU Art Student Exhibitions, the exihibition is open to all GSU students
who have taken art classes. The Juror, DeKalb artist KimberlyMullarkey, MFA, will select 1st, 2nd
and 3rd place awards as well as honorable mention. For more information contact Javier Chavira
at 708-534-4017 or email at j-chavira@govst.edu.
March 18-31, 2008
Visual Arts Gallery
CAS Celebrates Women's History Month
Distinguished Lecture Series
In honor of Women's History Month CAS will sponsor a series of three workshops by
noted artist Lenore Thomas. The workshops highlight a different aspect of art and 
the business of art.
Artist Lecture: I Was Born a Cartoon
Wednesday, March 5, 7-8 pm.
Sherman Recital Hall.
Demonstration:
Digital & Encaustic Monotypes
Thursday, March 6, 6-7:30 pm.
Printmaking Studio, E1527.
Business Talk:
Getting into Galleries
Friday, March 7, 7-8 pm.
Sherman Recital Hall.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional
information contact 708.534.4013.
CAS Celebrates Black History Month
Distinguished Lecture Series
Jerry Butler will present Blacks Contribution to World Music on February 27, 2008,
5:00 PM in Sherm
an Recital Hall.
Butlers's career spans four decades; he recorded more than 50 albums and his voice is one of the most distinguished voices in all of music. As soulful as ever, yet smooth as ice, his nickname "The Ice Man" epitomizes his demeanour and sound. Famed singer, author, politician and GSU alumnus will share the history of"Blacks Contribution to World Music".
He will also be on hand to autograph his publication "Only the Strong Survive", a riveting tale of a music pioneer. Books are available in the GSU bookstore.
Distinguished Lecture Series are free and open to the public. For additional information call 708-235-3956 or email s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Martin Luther King Documentary
Seth McClellan, Adjunct Professor for Media Communications will
present his documentary about Dr. Martin Luther King in Chicago,
The New Battle: on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM, in Sherman Recital Hall.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information
contact s-sanderson@govst.edu or call 708.235.3956.
Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition
The College of Arts and Sciences will host Illinois Community College Juried Art
Exhibition at Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery / E - Lounge on
March 14, 1-3 pm.
Public Reception: Friday, March 14, 1-3 pm
Presentation of awards 2 pm
Juror: Harry Sudman
For additional information contact artsgrad@govst.edu or Call 708-534-4021
Zhejiang Butterfly Performing Troup
The College of Arts and Sciences and Valparaiso University's Confucius Institute sponsors China's Zhejiang Butterfly Performing Troup, Friday, February 15, at 8:00 pm in the Center for Performing Arts.
Free tickets are available at www.centertickets.net or
call 708.235.2222.
Art Exhibition : Mexicans in Chicago: Photographic Footprints
The exhibition consists of twenty-six black and white digital panels that tells the stories of Mexican chicago through a montage of old photographs and documents. The display is based on the (2001) publication, "Images of America, Mexican Chicago, "by Rita Arias Jirasek and Carlos Tortolero. It utilizes many of the photographs and documents collected throughout the Mexican Community in the Chicago metropolitan area. The main themes are: the Road to Chicago, Community Life, Spiritual Life, Work, Political Activism, Social Activism, and Arts & Culture.
The visual arts exhibit on Mexican immigration is on loan from the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, the largest Latino cultural institution in the country.
Mexicans in Chicago: Photographic Footprints will be on exhibit:
January 15 - February 6, 2008
Open Reception: January 30, 2008
Location: Visuals Arts Gallery
The Visual Arts Gallery is open Monday, 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m., and Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Governors State University is located at 1 University Park, Illinois.
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Program has created an exciting course that examines the Death Penalty in America. The course will present lecturers discussing various aspects of the death penalty. Special Topics in Criminal Justice: The Death Penalty in America makes its debut in the Winter 2008 trimester.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Death Penalty in Illinois, History of the U.S Death Penalty.
Thomas P. Sullivan, LLP
Partner, Jenner and Block
Thursday, January 17, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Engbretson Hall
Special Topics Guest Lecturers
Hon. John Cullerton
Illinois Senate Majority Whip
Topic of Discussion: Legislative Reforms Regarding the Death Penalty in Illinois
Thursday, January 31, 2008
7.30 p.m.
Engbretson Hall
Richard Schwind
Office of Appellate Prosecutor
Topic of Discussion: General Deterrence
Thursday, February 21, 2008
7.30 p.m.
E-Lounge
Timothy McArthy
Chief Orland Park Police Department
Topic of Discussion: Arbitrariness in use of the death penalty
Thursday, February 28, 2008
7.30 p.m.
E-Lounge
Patrick McAnany
Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Topic of Discussion: Miscarriages of Justice
Thursday, March 6, 2008
7.30 p.m.
E-Lounge
Maurice Possley
Chicago Tribune
Topic of Discussion: Public Opinion on the American Death Penalty
Thursday, April 3, 2008
7.30 p.m.
Hall of Honors
Safe Zone
An educational program presented by Dr. Patrick Finnessey, Professor, UIC, that will help community members and educators create a safer, more civil community for all individuals, particularly our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) members. There is no charge for this event and educators may earn 2.5 cpdus for attendance. For more information on this program, or to reserve your seat, please call 708.534.4099.
Friday, January 11, 2008
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Governors State University, Engbretson Hall
Conflict Resolution/Reconciliation/Restorative Justice Workshop
This two day workshop presented by Dr. Adam Zagelbaum and Dr, Jane Nicholson will review the basic principles of conflict resolution. They will present and discuss anecdotal and research based materials in this highly interactive workshop. Professionals who wish to incorporate these restorative justice principles into their work or institutional settings are strongly encouraged to attend. The $150 registration fee includes a box lunch on both days. This workshop is limited to 50 participants and cpdus are available. For more information on this program, or to reserve your seat, please call 708.534.4099.
Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Governors State University, Hall of Honors
