Campus Activities Board (CAB) Noon Events
January 31: Jabali Afrika
Student Union; Noon
Jabali Afrika is an award-winning band that combines the sounds of traditional African spirituals with rock-reggae to create a powerful blend of music that uplifts the soul and makes you want to dance. Jabali Afrika puts on an exciting show that incorporates the audience into the act producing a fun show for people of all ages. While the band has recorded four albums, there is no replacement for hearing the band’s authentic African drumming rhythms and electric guitars in a live setting. http://www.jabaliafrika.com/
February 5: Roy Wood Jr.
Student Union; Noon;
Named by Entertainment Weekly as one of 12 comics to watch in 2009, Roy has been featured on the CBS' THE LATE SHOW w/ David Letterman, HBO's DEF COMEDY JAM, TV One's 'The Funny Spot w/ Tony Rock', BBC's THE WORLD STANDS UP- LONDON, CBS' LATE LATE SHOW w/ Craig Ferguson, NBC's Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central's BOB & TOM COMEDY TOUR. He's also showcased at the prestigious MONTREAL COMEDY FESTIVAL and is a regular guest on the E! Network's 'CHELSEA LATELY'
March 26: Pro Arte Quartet
Student Union; Noon;
The Pro Arte Quartet is a string quartet originally founded in 1911 by students at the Brussels Conservatory. While on tour in America in 1941 the quartet found themselves stranded in Madison, Wisconsin due to the outbreak of World War II. The quartet was then offered residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and became the faculty string quartet of the university in the late 1950s. Today the Pro Arte Quartet performs throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and has even performed at the White House. http://proartequartet.org/index.html
April 3: Hal Elrod
Student Union; Noon
Hal Elrod is an international motivational speaker, bestselling author, and success coach known for his triumph over tragedy at age 20, when his car was hit head on by a drunk driver at over 70 miles per hour. After spending six days in a coma, Hal awoke to face the reality that he had broken 11 bones, suffered permanent brain damage, and may never walk again. However, Hal bounced back in a big way through powers of unwavering faith, positive thinking, and a never-say-die attitude. By the age of 24 he became a national champion sales manager and author of the bestselling book, Taking Life Head On by the age of 26. Hal now positively impacts the lives of thousands of young adults by share powerful messages about Alcohol Awareness, and Suicide and Bullying Prevention. http://yopalhal.com/
April 25: Marty Essen
Student Union; Noon
Marty Essen is an adventurist who authored Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents. Essen and his wife spent three and a half years visiting some of the wildest places on all seven continents. While working on the book he was stung by one of the world’s most venomous insects, bitten by a poisonous snake, surrounded by wolves, attacked by a hippo and had the time of his life. Not your average travelogue, Marty Essen’s book entertains, informs, and poignantly reminds us that we all share a small planet. http://www.coolcreatureshotplanet.com/
May 2: Spring Campus Picnic
Quad; Noon
This annual event has FREE food and games as well as information tables for various campus clubs and organizations. FREE food includes burgers, brats, hotdogs, veggie burgers, chips, salads, desserts and soda. In case of rain, the picnic will be held in the Fieldhouse.