December 5th, 2009 - Celebrate the UCIMC's 10 Year Anniversary!
Submitted by nicole imc on November 16, 2009 - 5:29pm
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Indy Media movement and the founding of the UCIMC.
A (very) brief UCIMC history:
Back in 1999, several local unions donated money to send 18 people from UC to Seattle to protest WTO meetings. They came back and founded UC-IMC on Sept. 24, 2000. Ten years later, UCIMC members continue building the Indymedia movement both in CU and globally.
Let's record the history WE are making:
If you have pictures, video footage, artwork, or stories,please submit them to this page! Or, email stories, pictures, or articles to: Nicole@UCIMC.org or mail to:
UCIMC
Attn: Nicole
202 S. Broadway Ave
Suite 100
Urbana, Il 61801
Or - bring your artwork, pictures, stories, memories, and archives to the UCIMC's celebration on December 5th!
Celebrate! December 5th, 2009:
On December 5th, 2009, we will be celebrating 10 years of the Indy Media movement and kicking off the 10th year of the UCIMC's existence. Come help us celebrate the victories and remember the struggles of the past 10 years.
2pm-5pm: Free Community and Youth Media Workshops:
Improv with Zoo Improv (2-3pm) Learn the techniques of improvisational acting with the Zoo Improv troupe.
Radio Broadcast Radio's not just for mainstream music and corporate news - come learn to broadcast your favorite music, share your point of view and make awesome audio!
'Zine Making Making your own magazine is easier than you think. The Radical Librarians will show you how.
Learn Live Video Home video isn't just for your birthday party! Learn how to capture live footage to report on your community and advocate for change!
Running Sound for Concerts Behind every good musician there's a better sound technician. Learn this valuable skill and be the most talented fan at the concert.
Intro to Books To Prisoners Books to Prisoners volunteers have shipped over 40,000 books to inmates in Illinois. Find out what why their work is important to 2.3 million Americans.
Painting Paint, paper, and a plastic utensil...learn to make a masterpiece with just the basics. Cameroonian painter and anthropologist Betsam Benjamin will show you how.
Open Source Software - Linux Install Fest Why spend hundreds on software when you can build your own? Linux is a free, open source operating system preferred by IndyMedia activists everywhere.
5pm: Panel on the Indy Media Movement:
At 5pm, you're invited to a panel discussion with founding members and supporters of the Independent Media Movement, from 1999-present. Get a historical perspective on the Indy Media Movement and brainstorm for the future with IndyMedia activists, including:
Marty Conlisk from Labor Beat Productions in Chicago
Danielle Chynoweth and Petrie Dish from Prometheus Radio Project
Amy Dalton from IndyMedia.US
with local activists & regional IMC members and supporters
At 8pm, celebrate 10 years of solidarity - we'll have live music, a DJ, food, drink, and good company.
For more information, please email Nicole@UCIMC.org
Lobby Dedication at 4pm
At 4pm, local historian Ilona Matkovski will present the dedication of the IMC's historic Post Office lobby to the Webber Family. The Webbers have served Urbana since 1851, when Thomson R. Webber served as Urbana's first post master. In 1914, Charles M. Webber was the first Post Master to serve at the 202 S. Broadway location. Most recently, Carl Webber has generously provided the IMC with valuable legal services. Please join us as we thank the Webber Family.
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