Today @ lunch: Student Response to Sean Bell verdict

For those of you who haven't heard, there has been tremendous controversy surrounding the recent acquittal of the three cops involved in the death of Sean Bell, an innocent black man who was to be married the next day - read the NYTimes summary of the events to get caught up. The incident has been labeled an act of police brutality and an act of racism by many activists.

Stephanie Quainoo '10 sends us some info about a Wesleyan student reaction, to take place tomorrow during lunchtime:

On Monday, May 5, 2008 at 12 pm we will be taking a course of action in response to the Sean Bell verdict, its public reception, and its relation to past racist events that have occurred on campus with Public Safety, Middletown Police, the Ride, and the student body. This event will occur at Usdan and we encourage everyone to participate! We need people to help put up fliers, hand out info cards and most importantly, filling up the main staircase to the Marketplace at noon! After our protest at Usdan, we will be marching to the Public Safety office to bring attention to our demands. Your physical presence is paramount to our success, so if you are interested, please wear all black and join us tomorrow!

If you have any questions, join the facebook group here (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17019604531) and message one of the admins.

What: Student reaction to the acquittal of the cops who killed Sean Bell
When: Monday (TODAY) at noon
Where: Usdan

Econ Experiment and Free Food

Michael Cho is doing an economics experiment tomorrow night where participants "where the participants can make real money depending on their bargaining skills," although you get free pizza just for showing up.

Low on points?
Want a free pizza dinner and a chance to make some money?
Then participate in our short (and fun) economic experiment!
Monday, May 5th, 5:30PM
Science Tower, SCIE109
To rsvp, email: mpcho@wesleyan.edu
Hurry, there are only 36 spots available!

Music at Alpha Delt

Come see some fantastic singer-songwriters play their music and talk
about the challenges of releasing an album. The performers are:

Zach Lupetin and the Royal Family

"Part Chicago blues romp, part honkey-tonk stomp, part old timey
swing, part modern Americana, in short: music to snap your fingers to."
- Freddy Celis, Rootstime Magazine, Belgium

(http://cdbaby.com/cd/zachlupetin, http://www.myspace.com/znlupetin, http://www.myspace.com/themidnightspecial)

Amanda West

"...deeply introspective acoustic folk rock with lyrics that have that direct-from-the-diary quality and gossamer vocals that effortlessly float and shimmer." - Santa Cruz Good Times

(http://www.amandawestmusic.com, http://www.myspace.com/amandawestmusic)

Where?: The Alpha Delta Phi living room
When?: Monday, May 5th, 8pm
Sponsored by the Adelphic Educational Fund

The Imam and the Pastor

The Imam and the Pastor depicts the reconciliation between Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye, and the peace-making initiatives which have flowed from it. The film, narrated by Rageh Omaar, traces their remarkable story. It depicts the dynamics of personal forgiveness, and highlights some of the difficulties that arise in Christian-Muslim partnership and how they can be tackled. (More info.)

Date: Monday, May 5
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Center for Film Studies 190