April 21

Today, Alfred McCoy of Department of History, gives a talk entitled “American Colonial Policing in the Philippines and the Origins of the U.S. National Security State”. This is sponsored by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and is in Room 1418 of Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive, at noon. For more information, call 263-5599.

Today, Peter Brown, Professor at McGill University, give a talk entitled “Why Western 'Civilization' Has Already Collapsed: Climate Change as an Indicator”. This is sponsored by Environmental Studies and is in Room 140 of Science Hall, 550 North Park Street, at 12:30. For more information, call 263-5599.

Tonight, Catacombs Coffeeshop hosts a Benefit Concert for Peace Activists Going to Palestine and Israel. The line-up features Troubadour Trio, Brian Goetz and Molly, Don Wenzel, George, and Triforce. This is in Catacombs Coffeeshop, 731 State Street, at 8. For more information on the trip, check www.questip.org

Tomorrow morning, there is a Pro Rail Informal Discussion with Kent Palmer. He will talk about the links between land use, transportation, commerce, taxes, and quality of life in regards to mass transit. This is at the Middleton Public Library, 7429 Hubbard Avenue, at 9:30. For more information, email propassrail@yahoo.com or call 255-0418.

Tomorrow, the Sierra Student Coalition in conjunction with UW-Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies sponsors an Earth Day Family Fair. Hundreds of elementary school children will be on campus for a day of environmentally focused activities including face painting, arts and crafts, story time, large-scale art projects, and animal interactions. Community groups will have informational tables. This is on the UW Library Mall from 10 to 4. For more information, email jakubowski@wisc.edu.

Tomorrow, there is a “Take Back Our Future Teach-In” featuring campus experts explaining how global climate change is already affecting the earth and human society. Panelists include Hugh Iltis, Botany; Jon Foley, SAGE/Atmospheric and Space Sciences; David Mladenoff, Forestry; Jon Patz, SAGE/Atmospheric and Space Sciences,/public health; John Magnuson, Zoology/Limnology Laboratory; and Dan Anderson, Business School. This is in the Memorial Union Theater from 10 to 3. Check www.takebackourfuture.com to find out more.

Tomorrow afternoon, the Habitat ReStore holds an Earth Day Party. There will be over 25 green exhibitors, information on sustainable building, and food. The Habitat ReStore reclaims used building materials for use in new projects. The event is free and at the Habitat ReStore, 208 Cottage Grove Road, from noon to 4. For more information, call the store at 661-2813.

Tomorrow night, the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts hosts Dave Rovic’s Earth Day Concert and Benefit Fundraiser for the Madison Downtown Workers Union. This is at the Center, 306 West Dayton Street, at 7:30. Call 255-1800 for more information.

Sunday afternoon, A Room of One’s Own Bookstore hosts a book event featuring Lisa Alvarado and Michelle Tea. Alvarado is the author of Sister Chicas about three Latinas growing up in Chicago. Tea (TEE) is the author of Rose of the No Man’s Land, about a young woman growing up in Massachusetts. This is at the Bookstore, 307 West Johnson Street, at 2. Call 257-7888 for details.

Sunday Men Stopping Rape Inc hosts workshops in celebration of Sexual Assault Awareness Month entitled “Stopping the War, Ending Rape and Domestic Violence: How Are We Raising Sons (and Daughters) Capable of Killing, Raping and Torturing?” Formed in 1983, Men Stopping Rape is an organization of men who talk to men and co-ed groups about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and the role popular culture has played in perpetuating unhealthy behaviors. This is open to men and woman and is at the Wilmar Center, 953 Jenifer Street, from 3 to 5:30. For more information check www.menstopping-rape.org or contact Stephen Montagna at 262–9397.