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UNI to halt classes for one hour on Fri., Sept. 14
There will be no classes at the University of Northern Iowa between 1 and 2 p.m., Fri., Sept. 14, allowing students time to reflect on the events of Sept. 11. An organized service will occur in Lang Hall Auditorium at that time.
President George W. Bush on Thurs., Sept. 13, called for a National Day of Prayer to take place Friday.
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Guy Sims, assistant director of student activities, (319) 273-2683
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'Reel to Real Film Series' at UNI begins Sept. 19 with an exploration of youth and beauty in the gay community
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- "Beauty Before Age," a film exploring the power of youth and beauty in the gay community, will open a year-long "Reel to Real" film series at the University of Northern Iowa at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the University Room South in the Maucker Union. The series is free and open to the public.
In the 22-minute film, a diverse group of gay men, ages 19 to 77, negotiate their fears of becoming old, undesirable and alone. The film critically examines the pressure to look young and attractive, the lack of positive older role models, and the ways in which AIDS intensifies the fear and process of aging. "Beauty Before Age" offers a male perspective on a historically female issue, and illuminates the larger societal obsession with physical appearance.
David Towle, director of the UNI Counseling Center, will lead a discussion following the film's showing.
Guy Sims, assistant director of Maucker Union, said the Reel to Real series will present short films worthy of reflection, discussion, challenge, and criticism, in a setting that is both comfortable and conducive for conversation.
The series, sponsored by the Maucker Union Student Activities Office, will continue Oct. 24, with "Disobeying Orders: GI Resistance to the Vietnam War."
For more information contact Guy Sims at (319) 273-2683.
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