September 10 -- 7-9 PM Waterman Theater:

John Sutter, Publisher of the Villager Newspaper, the newspaper that serves the area of Ground Zero will talk about his experiences on September 11, 2001 and about how journalists can be advocates.

Films

ARTSwego & the Oswego Reading Initiative presents:

The Frank Truth (2001) Directed by Rick Caine
Tuesday, September 23 -- 7 PM Hewitt Union, Timepieces

Discussion led by Tim Nekritz, Office of Public Affairs

The Frank Truth is an eye-opening immersion into muckraking journalism, tabloid reporting and biting satire. It provides unprecedented access to this concealed world. It takes an unblinking look at the questionable journalistic ethics involved in publishing North America's only satirical magazine and explores the need for an independent, alternative view that exposes the misconduct of business leaders, journalists, celebrities and politicians. Free food and drink.

IMAGES: http://back.transmissionfilms.com/tfilm/viewmovie.php?movieid=3

Sweating For A T-Shirt
Wednesday, October 22 -- 7 PM Hewitt Union, Timepieces

Discussion led by Stephen Rosow, Political Science Department

When incoming UCLA freshman Arlen Benjamin stops by the campus gift shop to buy a t-shirt, she notices that her purchase was made in Honduras. Asking the question "Who made this t-shirt?" sends her on a journey with her mother, Medea, through Honduras' sweatshop industry. It also starts her asking where the billions of dollars worth of clothes sold at college stores are being made and what students can do to help eliminate sweatshops. Free food and drink.

Divine Food: 100 Years of Kosher Delicatessen Trade (1998) Directed by Bill Chayes
Wednesday, November 12 -- 7 PM Hewitt Union, Timepieces

Discussion led by Gwen Kay, History Department

Through the story of one immigrant family, this informative and entertaining documentary explores the unique culture and flavor of the Jewish delicatessen. Four generations of the Oscherwitz family have operated delicatessen factories and retail stores since the 1880s. This film charts the growth of that family business into a virtual empire, while also explaining the history and traditions of the koshering process. Free food and drink.

Exhibits

Tyler Art Gallery, with support from Student Association Art Exhibition Committee, presents an exhibition:

Fast Food Illustrated Wednesday, September 10 - Saturday, October 4 Tyler Art Gallery
RECEPTION: Wednesday, September 10 -- 5-7 PM Tyler Art Gallery

Students of Graphic Design present a visual interpretation of the 2003 ORI (Oswego Reading Initiative) book selection Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser.

Speakers

ORI Presents as part of the ORI Series related to the book Fast Food Nation:

Don Bessey Thursday, November 12, 2003 -- 4:00 PM, Hart Hall Basement

Don Bessey is representative of the Slow Food Movement, an international movement dedicated to the appreciation of good food. Recognizing that the enjoyment of wholesome food is essential to the pursuit of happiness, Slow Food U.S.A. is an educational organization dedicated to stewardship of the land and ecologically sound food production; to the revival of the kitchen and the table as centers of pleasure, culture, and community; to the invigoration and proliferation of regional, seasonal culinary traditions; and to living a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life.

Join us for an exploration of the Slow Food Movement and have a chance to relax and enjoy the thought of what really good food could be!