Demilitarized U
Posted May 12, 2009 by nicolas_lampert in Events
This arrived in the inbox from Aaron Hughes. This series of events taking place in Chicago looks incredibly inspiring and important. Details below.
The intertwining of the military with industry is no longer new to the American experience. In fact it is widely accepted as the way things are. Less considered is the military’s insertion into research, technology, entertainment, education, and the wider American culture. At a point in history when the threat level is constantly orange, what would it mean to demilitarize American culture?
Demilitarized U consists of a series of teach-ins and workshops that endeavors to imagine and investigate what it means to create a demilitarized university; and ask what is a demilitarized physical and psychological space and what are the strategies and tactics needed to achieve demilitarization.
The Demilitarized U. will bring together Iraqis, veterans, community organizers, community leaders, activists, educators, and artists to lead and participate in a series of two-day teach-ins and workshops.
The series is free and open to the wider Chicago community. Please come and contribute to the discussion and production of a Demilitarized University.
Contact the DU with questions: demilitarizedu@gmail.com
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Schedule:
Pedagogy and Control
Saturday May 16th; 12–5PM
Kresge Hall: Rm 3-365, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston
A series of discussions on what it means to demilitarize the Chicago Public Schools.
Facilitated by Skippy, David Solnit, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and contributions from local organizers.
6 - 9PM CORE Fun-Raiser at the Funky Buddha Lounge 728 W. Grand
RSVP with coreteachers@gmail.com
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door
Creative Resistance
Thursday May 21st; 4PM and 6PM
Kresge Hall: Rm 3-365, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston
4PM. Tea discussion at the Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
6PM. Artist Talk Sam Gould
Friday May 22nd; 6–8PM
Kresge Hall: Rm 3-365, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston
Presentations and discussions on the role of creative practices in resistance.
Facilitated by Sam Gould and Heath Schultz
Saturday May 23rd; 12–6PM
Kresge Hall: Rm 3-365, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston
Workshops focused on deconstructing militarism and its cultural signifiers.
Facilitated by The Combat Paper Project, The Warrior Writers project
Sunday May 24th; 12–6PM
Kresge Hall: Rm 3-365, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston
Workshops focused on deconstructing militarism and its cultural signifiers.
Facilitated by The Combat Paper Project, The Warrior Writers project
Monday (Memorial Day) May 25th; 11AM and 1PM
Downtown Chicago Wacker and Wabash
11AM. Memorial at the Vietnam Memorial
Lead by Iraq Veterans Against the War and Vietnam Veterans Against the War
1PM. Enemy Kitchen The National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum 1801 South Indiana
Lead by Michael Rakowitz and Veterans
Mythology: Deconstructing the Language of Militarization
Saturday May 30th; 3PM and 9PM
Roosevelt University: Gage Gallery 18 South Michigan, Chicago
3PM. Talk and discussion about the growing Iraqi Labor Movement and how that relates to the Anti-War Movement and US Labor Movement
Talks by Amjad Ali from the Iraq Freedom Congress, Michael Zweig from US Labor Against the War, and Aaron Hughes from Iraq Veterans Against the War
5PM Silent march to the Iraqi Memorial
UE Hall: 37 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago
8PM. Demilitarized Party and Fundraiser with The Rust Belt Ramblers, William Reedy Band, and remarks by Amjad Ali.
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This looks like a great idea to spread awareness about the militarization of our colleges. In a few weeks I'm about to start school again at a little liberal arts college in Maryland. I discovered there's an ROTC program on campus (not sure about how closely tied this school is with things like research for the military or what companies the school has investments in). From everything I've heard, the student body is, for the most part, progressive and forward-thinking, so I'm sure starting a demilitarization campaign on campus would be met with a good amount of support.
Posted by: Julia at August 8, 2010 2:41 AM