KCSA "9" Movie Screening 4pm Today-Studio Theater

Hello fellow KCSA members!


Hope everyone is doing alright! No more classes!
A lot of you guys are probably studying hard, and probably are in need of a study break!
SOOOOO.. Stop by the Krannert Center tomorrow and enjoy a movie along with delicious holiday snacks!


It will be at the Studio Theatre at 4pm! Thurs (12/10)


We will be watching 2009 animated, fantasy film, 9. **(I will bring in few other dvds too if you guys want to watch something else.)
You can also study by the tables in the Intermezzo cafe!


Hope you can join us and good luck to all your finals!



--
Joe Kim
KCSA Activities

KCSA Holiday Celebration Today 4-530pm!

Winter Festival held by KCSA on December 6th (today) from 4-5:30. At this event, we are hosting various groups from the U of I that want to do some sort of winter holiday-themed performance or presentation.

There will be both performances by various groups from campus, mainly focused around some winter holiday, and there will also be food and various craft options available (such as making paper snowflakes, etc.)

In addition, there will be booths set up by various groups on campus that wish to give information about their group or about a winter holiday tradition. We will also have put up icicle lights around the amphitheater of Krannert, and these will be turned on for the first time during the Holiday Festival.

Icicle lights will be turned on at 5 p.m

TOTA 2009-UIUC Wushu Club

TOTA 2009

Taste of the Arts this Saturday Noon-4pm!

This year's Taste of the Arts (TOTA(our annual celebration of various arts and performance groups on campus and in Champaign-Urbana) will take place on October 24th, so make sure to mark it down in your calendars so you can come! If you would like a chance to help with KCSA in a unique way, this is a great way for you to get involved.

We hope to see you there!

Event Schedule

GRMD 12:00-12:15pm
Josh Brickman 12:15-12:30pm
3SPOT Dance Troupe 12:30-12:40pm
Expressions Theater Troupe 12:40-12:55pm
Illini Wushu Club 1:00-1:15pm
Legend Dance Co. 1:15-1:25pm
Mithya 1:25-1:40pm
Ka Melia Hula 1:40-1:50pm
Illini Folk Dance Society 2:00-2:45pm
Floor Lovers Illinois 2:50-3:00pm
Toxic Motion Dance Co. 3:00-3:05pm
Swing Society 3:05-3:30pm
The Rip Chords 3:30-3:45pm
Velocity Dance 3:45-3:50pm


Featured Booths

Star Course
Ka Melia Hula Club
Gah Rahk Mah Dahng (GRMD)
Expressions Theatre Troupe
Illini Folk Dance Society
Mithya
Kids' Crafts
Food & Drink

Study night TONIGHT with KCSA! 7pm Main Lobby

We are going to host a study break in Krannert, starring delicious snacks, card and board games, and even a table to study at if you can't pull yourself away from the books for even half an hour. Meet in the Main Lobby of Krannert at 7 p.m TONIGHT!

Hope to see you there!

KCSA Notes 10/4/2009

Welcome to another week of KCSA fun! Here's what you can look for in this issue:

1. Tours you can give
2. New way to find usher subs!
3. General Meeting
4. Taste of the Arts
5. Callboard update


1. Tours you can give
If you're trained as a tour guide, check your schedule to see if you can show off Krannert at one of these times this week and sign up if you can:
Wednesday, October 7: 3:00pm Daily Tour
Thursday, October 8: 3:30pm Special Tour
Friday, October 9: 1:30pm Special Tour
3:00pm Daily Tour
Wednesday, October 14: 3:00pm Daily Tour

2. New way to find usher subs!
Starting this semester, we are testing out a new way for all of you who usher to find subs. Instead of using the yahoo group, where you have to remember another pesky password and remember to check the thing consistently if you want to usher a specific show, here is what you can now do: If you need a substitute for a show, simply send an email to KCSA-USHERING-L@listserv.illinois.edu that states clearly the name and date of the show you want a sub for. Then, if you want to usher that show and are not already assigned it, email the person back and tell them you would love to take the show for them. Make sure to give them your contact info so that they can fill out the usher change request form on the website - that part will still be the same. Please do NOT email the listserv if you want to substitute for a particular show. Only email the listserv if you are looking for a sub. We will post a form email on the website soon that you can use, and just insert the name and date of the show, and we'll make sure to put it in an easy-to-find location. Hope this makes your lives easier, and email croloff2@illinois.edu if you have any questions/concerns.

3. General Meeting
The next general meeting, aka social event designed for you to hang out with your friends in KCSA and also make new ones, is coming up on Tuesday, October 13th from 6-8 pm, so mark your calendars now! The event is still to be determined, so if you have a brilliant idea or would like to help out with planning the event, contact croloff2@illinois.edu. Whatever it is that we end up doing, whether it be a board game night, a fun craft, or a philanthropy event, it is guaranteed to be a fun way to get involved and be around Krannert, so be sure to save the date!

4. Taste of the Arts
Greetings from the Community Outreach department. Since it is now officially October, that means that this year's Taste of the Arts (TOTA) is only a few weeks away. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 24! The event is scheduled to run from 12-4pm in the Krannert Lobby and there will be many awesome performances from a variety of student groups, an assortment of craft booths, food, dancing, and much more! Help spread the word to all your peers, friends, and family. If you're interested in helping out with the event, please contact Elaine at ejwu3@uiuc.edu or stop by her office hour on Mondays at noon in the KCSA office.

5. Callboard update
There is finally some new weekly content coming up on Callboard! A special feature on Krannert happenings, upcoming performances, facts and the return of the top ten things to do each weekend are just a few of the items you can read each week on Callboard. Also, KCSA is now on Twitter! Visit Callboard for the details on the username and how to follow us today!

KCSA Now on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/KCSAUI

Username KCSAUI(KCSA was taken)

Follow us today!

AdBoard Applications Due Today 5pm (10/02/2009)

Don't forget to send in your application for Adboard today by 5 p.m. to croloff2@illinois.edu!

Applications can be found on our main website, about half way down the page. If you're having trouble finding the application, it is also below so you can copy and paste it.

Krannert Center Student Association
Administrative Board Application
Thank you for your interest in applying for a position on the Krannert Center Student Association’s Administrative Board! We hope that this information sheet will answer many of your questions. However if there is anything else you would like to know, please feel free to contact any of the Administrative Board members. Our contact information, as well as lots of other information, can be found on the KCSA website at http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu.

Who The KCSA Administrative Board Is

The KCSA Administrative Board consists of people who plan events, organize committees, and lead the various activities for the Krannert Center Student Association. We have had members who are students ranging from freshmen to graduate students, from all majors including engineering, sciences, liberal arts, business, and fine arts. We all share the common vision of a love for the performing arts and a passion to bring the arts to the students of the University and the community members of Champaign-Urbana.

What You Will Get From Being An AdBoard Member

As an Administrative Board member you will have opportunities to improve and develop leadership skills, to gain experience working among a diverse group of people with differing view points, and to become more involved in one of the largest and most rewarding organizations on campus. You will be instrumental in broadening the experiences of the KCSA general members and you will learn skills that will help you for the rest of your life. You will meet many of the Krannert staff and will have the opportunity to work with them directly. Also, in appreciation of all the hard work that Administrative Board members put in, you will be entitled to complimentary tickets for life for shows at Krannert.

What Our Involvement Is

Administrative Board members are expected to hold one office hour each week, attend weekly or bi-weekly departmental meetings with the other Directors of the department, attend AdBoard meetings twice a month, usher a minimum of three shows each semester and give at least one tour, and to hold any necessary committee meetings. You will also be expected to participate in major KCSA events and to assist and support the other departments in accomplishing their goals. If you are concerned about what exactly is expected of you, please e-mail the directors of the department(s) to which you are applying and ask them about their responsibilities. The time commitment is considerable, but we are all students and we know that academics come first. Most Administrative Board members do not have a problem keeping up with schoolwork and KCSA obligations. In fact, we find it to be one of the most rewarding experiences of our college careers, and we love having the opportunities to participate in so much of what Krannert and KCSA do.
Application Procedures

The process consists of two steps: an application and an interview. The application will be filled out and returned to the KCSA President, and all applicants will be scheduled for an interview with the current KCSA Administrative Board.

What We Are Looking For
The only requirement to apply is that you must be a registered KCSA member. For more information on becoming a registered member and requirements for being a member, please visit our web site at http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu. When you apply, we are also looking for certain qualities in potential Administrative Board members. These include, but are not limited to:
• Love of the performing arts and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
• Strong motivation to do their very best
• Awareness and sensitivity when working with a diverse group of people
• Passion for learning and new experiences
• Conscientious, hard-working, and responsible
• Positive attitude and ability to work through difficult situations
We are aware that not everyone may already have leadership experience, especially freshmen. Please do not let this stop you from applying, as we will consider every applicant in terms of his or her capability. We expect you to learn a lot on the Administrative Board and to develop these skills for the future! You have just as good a chance of showing what you can do as anyone else.

The Application
The application is available in the KCSA Office or on-line at http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/. The application is due at 5PM of the due date by e-mail to the KCSA President (croloff2@illinois.edu). All applications must be typed, but you do not need to fill out a separate application for each position you hope to attain. You may run for as many positions as you would like to be considered for on KCSA’s Administrative Board, but can be elected to a maximum of one position.

The Interview (or, Don’t worry it isn’t that bad!)
We interview applicants to try to get to know them better and give them a chance to tell us about themselves. Interviews are conducted in order of department, so if you are applying for more than one position you may have multiple interviews. The whole interview will take about 10-15 minutes for an Administrative Board position. Executive Board position interviews are more open-ended and may last up to about 20 minutes. You will be notified about the results by phone either that evening or in the next two days. If you still have not been notified in three days, then e-mail the President (croloff2@uiuc.edu).

Krannert Center Student Association
Administrative Board Application
Fall 2009 Application

Application Available Monday, September 21
• From the KCSA President, Carolyn Roloff
• We can send you an application by e-mail if you request one from the Secretary at croloff2@uiuc.edu
• On-line at http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/
Application Due Friday, April 17 at 5:00PM
• Sent by e-mail to the President, croloff2@uiuc.edu (attachments okay, Microsoft Word required)
Interviews Notification of Interview time is by Friday, October 2nd at midnight by e-mail from the President.
Interviews will be conducted Sunday, October 4th throughout the day (12 PM-6 PM).

Notification of Status You will be notified of your status by Tuesday, October 6th by phone or e-mail. If you have not heard from us by then, please e-mail the President at croloff2@uiuc.edu.

Please fill out the questions for each position that you are running for. You may run for as many positions as you would like to be considered for on the Administrative Board. Applications should be typed with questions included before the answers. Late applications will be accepted only under certain circumstances, so please e-mail the President as soon as you think there might be a problem. Thank you for applying and good luck!

Positions Available:


Executive Board
Vice-President (1)
Comptroller (1)
Secretary (1)
Departmental Directors:
Activities (2)
Callboard (1)
Community Outreach (1)
Computers (1)

Marketing (1)
Tech (2)
Tours (2)
Ushering (1)


Krannert Center Student Association
Administrative Board Application


Part 1 – Applicant Information

This information will help us to find out your contact information and work out some administrative aspects of organizing the interviews.

Personal Information
Name:
Address:
E-mail:
Phone Number:
Year in School:
Month/Year of Expected Graduation:
Major:
Semesters with KCSA (including this one):
Application and Interview Information
The position(s) for which you are applying:

If you are applying for more than one position, please let us know your order of preference for the positions below. This will only be used to help determine the order of the interviews. You may also state if you have no preference between the positions you are running for.


Interviews will take place on Sunday, October 4th from 12 PM until 6 PM. Will you be available to interview in that time slot?


We will notify applicants of their acceptance status by phone after the interview either Monday, or Tuesday (October 5th or 6th).


Krannert Center Student Association
Administrative Board Application

Part 2 – Questions For All Applicants to Answer (Please type answers.)

1. What drew you to KCSA?


2. Which KCSA departments have you participated in? Please describe your involvement and include approximate semesters of involvement when relevant. If you are a freshman or new KCSA member, skip this question.

3. Aside from your particular department, what other aspects of KCSA would you like to become involved in? As an Administrative Board member, how will you assist and support other departments?

4. It is a requirement that all Adboard members be trained as an usher, an usher supervisor (if applicable), and trained / certified as a tour guide. Have you been trained / certified as a(n):

• Usher?
• Usher supervisor?
• Tour guide?
If you have not been trained, you will be required to be trained as an Usher and Tour Guide part of being on Adboard.

5. Would you be available for 2-3 hours (about twice a month) on weekends for Administrative Board meetings?



Part 3 – Questions For A Specific Position (Please Type)
You only need to answer the questions for the position(s) that you are applying for.

Executive Board Positions
Vice-President
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best candidate?
2. Describe any time in the past where you were required to take on a leadership role. What was the situation, how did you act, and what were the results?
3. What are three specific goals you have for KCSA as a whole? In what ways do you plan to achieve these goals?
4. How would you define the role of the Vice President within KCSA? How does this role contribute to the overall purpose of the organization?

Comptroller
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best candidate?
2. Describe any time in the past where you were required to take on a leadership role. What was the situation, how did you act, and what were the results?
3. What are three specific goals you have for KCSA as a whole? In what ways do you plan to achieve these goals?
4. How would you define the role of the Comptroller within KCSA? How does this role contribute to the overall purpose of the organization?

Secretary
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best candidate?
2. What do you feel are some of the most important skills for a Secretary to have, and how have you demonstrated these skills? What do you think is the most important part of the Secretary’s job?
3. Give your method of prioritizing. Imagine you have two KCSA projects both needing to be done by tomorrow but with only enough time for one of them. What do you do?
4. What do you think will be your responsibility as an Exec Board member? What ideas do you have for working on the Exec Board and AdBoard to better KCSA as a whole?
Departmental Positions

Activities
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best candidate?
2. What experiences do you have planning group activities, and what ideas for KCSA activities do you have?
3. Name an event or activity that you’ve planned that flopped. Why do you feel the event failed and what would you do differently?
4. KCSA represents over 100 people. How do you plan on involving everyone in activities?

Callboard
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best candidate?
2. If the weekly KCSA Notes e-mail tells us what is going on, what is the role of the Callboard? What more does the Callboard add?
3. What kind of articles pertaining to KCSA and the performing arts would be most interesting and informative to a reader?
4. How do you think Callboard can have more impact among members?

Community Outreach
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What makes you the
best-suited candidate for the position?
2. What experiences have you had working with student organizations? What
sort of experience, if any, have you had with event planning?
3. Running events makes you face some interesting challenges. Give an
example of when you have faced a unique challenge - (somehow event
planning-related would be preferable although creativity is encouraged) - and
how you dealt with it.
4. What sort of experiences have you had in a leadership position? Describe
your managing style when working with others and how you go about making
sure everything gets done on time.
5. How often do you attend community events and/or events taking place on
campus? If applicable, please describe an event you went to that you thought
was organized especially well.
6. As of now, the Community Outreach department's main projects for the
school year are Taste of the Arts and International Fest. Please describe any
ideas you may have on how we can expand our involvement on campus or in
the community.

I.T. (Computers)
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best-suited candidate?
2. Do you have any experience with database management and writing scripts?
3. Are you comfortable with basic web design and maintenance?
4. What do you think about KCSA’s current website and electronic communications? How would you improve them?

Marketing
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best candidate?
2. Describe related experiences that have prepared you for the Marketing Department. Do you have any design related experience?
3. What computer programs are you familiar with (if any)?
4. Give some examples of ways to promote events.
5. How do you stay organized?
6. Do you have any photography experience?

Tech
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best candidate?
2. What is your previous theater/technical experience? Have you ever been involved in On The Rocks?
3. What two or three skills do you feel are most important for organizing such an event? How have you demonstrated these skills?
4. What leadership experience do you have that you think would make you a good producer?
5. How well do you interact with people you are in charge of?
6. You have a ton of people interested in tech. How are you going to use them?

Tours
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best suited candidate?
2. Are you currently a certified tour guide and are you willing to give multiple tours per week, if necessary?
3. How would you recruit new guides and motivate existing ones to give tours and attend KCSA events?
4. Describe anything new or different that you would like to see being done in the Tours department.

Ushering
1. Why do you wish to run for this particular position? What personal attributes and experience, KCSA and otherwise, do you have that make you the best suited candidate?
2. How do you propose to motivate ushers to sign up for School of Music shows (SOMs) or other small shows?
3. How would you deal with ushers and / or usher supervisors who continually cause problems (attendance, tardiness, attire, etc.)?
4. What responsibilities do you believe the Ushering Directors have towards ushers? Usher supervisors? The Krannert Center?
5. What leadership skills do you have to be a good director?

Thank you for applying to the KCSA AdBoard! Remember applications are due on Friday, October 2nd by 5PM in digital format ONLY!

Ice Cream Making With KCSA!

Ice cream making will be starting at 6 p.m. at the Amphitheater(outside)

It will be some of the most amazing ice cream you will ever eat, especially since the recipes come from a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Book. Make sure you don't miss out!

From your friends at KCSA!

Ellnora Guitar Festival is Here!!!

The long wait is over for the Ellnora Guitar Festival! The festivities start tonight with doors opening at 5:30pm for Krannert's Opening Night Party which will have food and beverages, games like Guitar Hero, temporary tatoos and so much more! Music begins at 7pm tonight!

For those of you looking to volunteer at Ellnora, we still need volunteers.

There are a couple of new shifts where we could use additional help.


We need to help staff the Media Check-in table. Here are the shifts needed to be filled on both Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12.


11a to 3p (2 People needed... Fri & Sat)


3 to 7p (1 Person needed - Saturday Only)


7-11p (1 person needed on Friday & 2 people needed for Saturday)

Thank you for all your help!


Look for videos and pictures from this weekend coming soon!

Hope to see you there!
Eric Gordon
Callboard Director

Welcome to KCSA 2009-10!

Hey everyone! Thanks for your interest on Quad Day and for all the volunteers your continued commitment to the Krannert Center!

Here is some quick info on our info meetings for the Fall Semester:

There are the three info meetings, which will be held in the Orchestra Rehearsal Room.

Wednesday 6 p.m.
Thursday 6 p.m.
Saturday noon

The meetings will help you to learn more about KCSA, sign-up for particular shows and learn about training. It also lets you talk to Adboard and learn about the number of events we put on and how you can get involved!

We hope to see you there!

Best wishes,
Eric Gordon
Callboard Director

OUTSIDE AT RESEARCH PARK 630PM TONIGHT!

(Comes from Krannert Eventmail)


OUTSIDE at the Research Park: Funkadesi, opening act Hathaways
Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm; opening act at 6:30pm
Krannert Center partners with Fox/Atkins Development, LLC, and the U of I Research Park to present another exciting three-show series of summer concerts in a welcoming, eco-friendly public venue featuring tempting food and beverage options from Biaggi’s Restaurant. First up is the eclectic stew of East Indian raga, a bit of reggae, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and contemporary grooves that form the perfect recipe for a joyfully vibrant world music experience from five-time Chicago Music Award winner Funkadesi. This group is sure to start the series off with a high-energy punch—even fellow Chicagoan President Obama recently noted, “There’s a lot of funk in that desi!”
View more information about this family-friendly event

KCSA Power Outage and Summer 2009

Something important to mark on your calendars or to bring to your attention if you were unaware. Please plan accordingly. The message is below. Hope you're all having a great summer!
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Please note that Monday June 15th starting at 8pm, Krannert Center will have a scheduled power outage. All staff, students, etc will be asked to leave the building starting at 7pm. The outage will go from 8pm- 7am on Tuesday morning.

We ask that you unplug all extraneous electrical items, including lamps, calculators, and refrigerators. Please read the note from the Computer Services Department about how to handle your computer.

Please plan accordingly if you are out on Friday or Monday.



Lisa Lillig
Interim Asst. Director for Client Relations
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S Goodwin
Urbana, IL 91801
217-244-6298
217-244-0810 Fax
lillig@uiuc.edu

KCSA Turnover Meeting and Ice Cream Social Tomorrow!

Just reminding everyone of our turnover meeting and ice cream social on reading day (this Thursday).


Then hopefully we'll move to the ampitheater (though rain is predicted). If it's not good weather, we'll stay inside, no worries. So turnover meeting from 2-3pm, where we'll teach each other our new positions. Then starting at 3pm is ice cream! General members are welcome too. See you all then!

KCSA Tours Training!

Some important info for those not yet trained in tours:


Monday 5/4, Steve and Hanin will be training all FOH staff for tours The KCSA board for next year should also come to this training, which will be from 8 to 10 pm. All adboard members are required to be trained as tour guides, so if you are at all available, please come. It's much easier for our tours directors if they can train people en masse. Thanks a bunch all!


Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois
Senior: International Studies, French
Krannert Center Student Association Secretary
French Dept. Research Assistant

T Minus 10:Forty and Forward!

All members of the media and general public are welcome at the 5pm Krannert Center 40th Anniversary Celebration, T Minus 10: Forty and Forward. Details follow, photographers and television crews are asked to check in with Bridget Lee-Calfas, Public Information Director. For questions, please call 217/333-6282 or 217/766-2820 or e-mail bklee@illinois.edu.




T Minus 10: Forty and Forward
Henning Schröder, alto saxophone
Phil Doyle, tenor saxophone and The Phil Doyle Quartet featuring John Dietemeyer, drums; Kurt Shwietz, bass; and Ben Dockery, piano


You were with us on Opening Night (and some of you joined us on our very first Opening Night in 1969), and now kick back as we celebrate a little bit of our past, toast our fantastic present, and look ahead as we prepare to launch into our tantalizing future. Groove to the jazz of Phil Doyle and refresh with the new classical mix from Henning Schröder as you let loose of the week’s stress, mingle, savor some light appetizers, and browse through some mementoes of our 40-years-and-counting history. We’d love to hear your stories about Krannert Center—or just see your beaming faces. Bring your colleagues, bring your siblings, bring your neighbors, or just bring your energy to our easy-going, free-flowing, season-ending festivities.


Friday, May 1 at 5pm
Stage 5, Lobby
Free, No Tickets Required


http://www.krannertcenter.com/performances/details.asp?elementID=23659

KCSA Notes 4/26/2009

Happy Sunday KCSAers,
And welcome to the last full week of classes! As you'd suspect, we're winding down for the semester at KCSA and have a short version of Notes. I'd like to first say a huge thank you to everyone who came to the reunion. It was amazing to see so many generations of arts lovers together having fun, thanks to all who helped! Here's the ushering info for the week and, as always, don't hesitate to contact me with questions.


USHERING:

Reminder: All ushers must be trained before their first show. You will not be able to usher if you haven't been trained. Please contact the ushering dept. at kcsa-ushering@kcpa.uiuc.edu for more information about training.

Ushering positions are available for the following shows:
864 Tue 4/28/2009 SOM: Chamber Singers 6:30pm FGH R
864 Tue 4/28/2009 SOM: Chamber Singers 6:30pm FGH R
870 Thu 4/30/2009 SOM: Symphonic Band II and Concert Band I 6:30pm FGH G
874 Fri 5/1/2009 SOM: Concert Bands 2A and B 6:30pm FGH G
878 Sat 5/2/2009 SOM: Sinfonia da Camera 6:30pm FGH G
880 Sat 5/2/2009 SOM: Hansel & Gretel 6:30pm TFT R
884 Sun 5/3/2009 SOM: Hansel & Gretel 2:00pm TFT R
887 Sun 5/3/2009 SOM: Brass Choir 6:30pm FGH G

Usher supervisors are needed for the following shows;
868 Tue 4/28/2009 SOM: Concert Jazz Band 6:45pm STH G
870 Thu 4/30/2009 SOM: Symphonic Band II and Concert Band I 6:30pm FGH G
874 Fri 5/1/2009 SOM: Concert Bands 2A and B 6:30pm FGH G
878 Sat 5/2/2009 SOM: Sinfonia da Camera 6:30pm FGH G
886 Sun 5/3/2009 SOM: Latin Jazz Ensemble 2:15pm STH G
887 Sun 5/3/2009 SOM: Brass Choir 6:30pm FGH G

Thank you for ushering/supervising with us!
Have a wonderful end of the semester all, thanks again for volunteering at Krannert!
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Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois
Senior: International Studies, French
Krannert Center Student Association Secretary
French Dept. Research Assistant

KCSA 40th Anniversery Reunion This Saturday 3-5pm!

Everyone,

Tomorrow is the big day! Our 40th Reunion Celebration! Tickets can be purchased from the website below up until 2:59pm on Saturday.


Just a reminder:

This short url leads directly to the ticket purchase page for the upcoming KCSA reunion.
http://tinyurl.com/kcsa40
Please let me know if there are any problems with the link at egordon3@illinois.edu.

Thanks and hope to see you there!

Eric Gordon
Callboard Director

Salsa Dancing Tonight! 900pm-1130pm

Subject: Salsa dancing @Krannert Center Tonight

See you dancing salsa tonight!

The Krannert Center, KCSA, Allen Hall, iSalsa2, and Mambo Italiano are looking forward to Spring filled (finally) Salsa night.

...and don't forget to invite your mom :-)

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PS There is a workshop set up with St. Luis instructor Kelly Brown, Saturday at 2pm in room MP2 at CRCE. FREE for UI students.

Boneyard Arts Festival this Weekend!

Stop by La Casa Cultural Latina today at 4:00-6:00 to view the art exhibit:

Seeing Backwards
Featuring the art of
Rachel Samaniego

Refreshments provided.

This exhibit is part of the Boneyard Arts Festival

Adele Lozano
Director, La Casa Cultural Latina

Happy Easter from KCSA!

Happy Easter from KCSA!

Junot Diaz Today! 228 Natural History Building UIUC 5pm

An event later this afternoon in case anyone is interested. Sponsored by the Latino/Latina Studies Program.

KCSA Notes-In case you missed them!

Hi to all our KCSAers, Hope had an enjoyable weekend and got some sun yesterday. But since we're stuck inside with the rain, what better indoor activity could you have than reading KCSA Notes? So here's the info for this week:
ELECTIONSELECTIONSELECTIONS!
Spring is a great time to get involved with KCSA because ALL positions get opened up! Anyone is free to run for their same position, a new one, whatever strikes your fancy. Especially since so many of us our graduating, the administrative board will be wide open with possibilities. We need everyone from President to Ushering Director to Secretary to Marketing, so don't be shy! I'm attaching the application, which explains everything in detail. If you have any, I mean ANY, questions about running for adboard, don't hesitate to email me. I live attached to my gmail account anyhow. Also, did I mention serving a full term on adboard qualifies you for free comp tickets for life? FOR LIFE!
Salsa Night Coming up! Tours Info
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Join us for a collaborative party with Allen Hall and iSalsa2! The fun starts in the Krannert Center Lobby, see you there!
April 17th event 9pm General Workshop 9:30pm (ish, when performances let out) 2 min. Rueda Circle Demonstration by Allen, iSalsa2 and KCSA members! 9:30-11:30pm Demonstration snowballs into all-out Salsa party, everyone invited to dance! 11:30-? Allen Hall after party!*************************TOUR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES!!! The tours department has some tours that are available. This is late notice, but there is a tour on Monday April 6 at 3 pm that does not have a tour guide lined up. If anyone can do it please email the tours department at kcsa-tours@kcpa.uiuc.edu!!! Also there is a special tour on April 22 (4/22) at 1 pm. There will be about 56 people in the group so we are looking to have 2 tour guides cover the tour. If you are available to help give this tour, please let the tours department know at kcsa-tours@kcpa.uiuc.edu. Thanks!
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Lastly, don't forget to RSVP to KSCA's 40th Anniversary Reunion Party if you're interested! This can be done for only $5 at the ticket office. Thanks again to all and have a great week~Vanessa
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Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois Senior: International Studies, French,Krannert Center Student Association SecretaryFrench Dept. Research Assistant

KCSA 40th Anniversery Reunion-Buying tickets for the event

Everyone,
This short url leads directly to the ticket purchase page for the upcoming KCSA reunion.
http://tinyurl.com/kcsa40
Please let me know if there are any problems with the link at egordon3@illinois.edu.

Thanks and hope to see you there!

Eric Gordon
Callboard Director

iSalsa 2 at the McKinley Foundation Tonight 830pm!

Sorry for the late notice, but please come if you're interested! The note comes from our secretary, Vanessa.

Just a friendly reminder of a few things. First, FREE PIZZA! There, got your attention! Tonight at 8:30pm at the McKinely Foundation on 5th st, iSalsa2 is having a dance workshop with pizza and has invited KCSA to attend. I"ll be there in my dancing shoes, come hang out!

~Vanessa

KCSA International Fest (I-Fest) Tomorrow!

Please come to I-Fest from Noon-4pm Satuday March 14th
The event is hosted by KCSA and is free to the public, so we'd love to see you there!


The schedule and location for the event, acts and performances are as follows:

12:45-1:00pm
Festival
CDO (Capoeira Club)
1:00-1:35pm
Stage 5
New Generation School
1:35-1:45pm
Festival
Mithya
1:45-2:00pm
Stage 5
Hillel Klezmer Band
2:00-2:15pm
Festival
Culture Of The Polish Club
2:15-2:30pm
Stage 5
Japanese Animation Club
2:30-2:40pm
Festival
Ghungroo
2:40-2:50pm
Stage 5
GRMD
2:50-3:00pm
Festival
TASC Special Ops
3:00-3:15pm
Stage 5
Society of Celtic Cultures
3:15-3:25pm
Festival
I-Bhangra
3:25-3:40pm
Stage 5
Chaiway 57
3:40-4:00pm
Festival
iSalsa2(?)

You're Invited to the KCSA 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Click the picture above to view the invitation!

KCSA Notes-Week of March 9

Dear KCSA Members,

So sorry for the late version of Notes, but with the power outage, things got a little dicey. International Fest is a-coming up this Saturday everyone! Performances and booths will include a veritable multitude of cultures! Come see the Illini Folk Dancers, Capoeira Club, Hillel Klezmer Band, Japanese Animation Club, Ghunroo Dance Company, Chaiway 57, Society of Celtic Cultures, Culture of the Polish Club, Turkish Students Association, Toxic Motion Dance Company...the list goes on. Event is FREE and runs from 12-4pm, so feel free to stop by the Krannert lobby any time! If you're interested in volunteering for the event either the day before (March13th) for setup and/or the day of the event (March 14th), please email Elaine Wu at ejwu3@illinois.edu. On another volunteer note, if you're interested in advertising for the event, please contact the KCSA department at kcsa-marketing@kcpa.uiuc.edu.Thanks and hope to see you all there!
**************************************Chalking for I-Fest!
To avoid the rain washing away our beautiful advertising, we're meeting this Thursday at 4pm in KCSA office to go chalk the quad! Along the same lines, check out our facebook event, spread the word, and generally talk up KCSA!
**************************************Ushering Info! Reminder: All ushers must be trained before their first show. You will not be able to usher if you haven't been trained. Please contact the ushering dept. at kcsa-ushering@kcpa.uiuc.edu for more information about training.
Ushering positions are available for the following shows:
691 Thu 3/12/2009 THEATRE: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 6:30pm CPH R
700 Fri 3/13/2009 THEATRE: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 6:30pm CPH R
712 Sat 3/14/2009 THEATRE: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 6:30pm CPH R
Usher supervisors are needed for the following shows;
694 Thu 3/12/2009 DANCE: Studiodance I 6:45pm STH G
706 Fri 3/13/2009 DANCE: Studiodance I 8:15pm STH G
718 Sat 3/14/2009 DANCE: Studiodance I 8:15pm STH G
724 Sun 3/15/2009 THEATRE: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 2:00pm CPH R
Thank you for ushering/supervising with us!And double thanks from me for being in KCSA!
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Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois Senior: International Studies, FrenchKrannert Center Student Association SecretaryFrench Dept. Research Assistant

In Memory of Joseph Kudabeck-Our Condolences

Dear friends and family of Joseph Kudabeck,

A Memorial Celebrating Joseph Kudabeck

Friday, March 13, 2009
5-7pmIllini Union (1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801)General Lounge Room #210
University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign

Call for speakers and photos for Joe's memorial celebration ~ This is an open invitation to share a story, moment, and/or adventure celebrating Joe's life. If you are unable to attend, you are invited to submit a memory, poem, or story to be read aloud.
~ There will be a slideshow! Photos are greatly welcomed with or of Joe. Please submit digital or scanned photos. Poster boards and tributes can be displayed too, please give advanced notice~ Please contact Rhonda Jurinak by Thursday, March 5, 2009, for all of the above.Please forward this message on to friends, family, and acquaintances of Joe that knew and cared for him.

If anyone wants to help out please let me know.Thank you,
Rhonda Jurinak
(309) 531.1036
jurinak@illinois.edu
rhondaselvis@gmail.com

KCSA Mtg at Papa Dell's this Wed Feb 25 6pm

Pizza Pizza Pizza! Come stuff your face in your February finest! Our monthly meeting will be taking place at Papa Del's on Green Street on February 25th (Wednesday). Meet outside the restaurant at 6pm, be sure to bring a few bucks for the pizza, and get to know your fellow KCSA members. See you then! Mmmmmmmmmmmm

KCSA Notes- 2/9/09

KCSA Notes- 2/9/09

If you missed the TOURS DEPARTMENT TRAINING FOR TOUR GUIDES….. DON'T FREAK OUT!!!! Since the tours department is always on the search for fabulous tour guides (or directors), we are continually training. If you would still like to be trained, email the tours department at TOURS-KCSA@KCPA.EDU and a training time can be set up then. ORRRRRR if you are available on TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 9:00 AM, the TOURS department has office hours and are able and willing to train then!!!! And as always, The TOURS department needs TOUR GUIDES! Being a tour guide is a great way to work on your public speaking skills as well as a great way to earn FREE tickets to Krannert Center Shows!!! If you are interested in becoming a tour guide, keep reading to figure out how to achieve this prestigious position of Krannert Center Tour guide. And remember THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TOURS CERTIFICATION!!!
The tours department will be holding ONE MORE certification nights this semester. The date for the certification is MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 AT 6:00 PM.

Also, for those certified tour guides out there, there are plenty of days that need a tour guide as of right now. Also, there are a few special tours already scheduled this semester. Those dates are:

March 5, at 1:00 pm. A group of 125 to 130 would like a tour. We will need 3 to 5 tour guides for this group. So if you can help that would be AWESOME!

And finally, there are some spots open on the KCSA Adboard in the tours department! If you are looking to take some kind of leadership position, build your resume, and/or have a great time, this is the place to do it! Also, there are great benefits for being on the Adboard. Just keep your eyes out for applications and deadlines in notes! Good luck with the beginning of the semester!!!

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Check out our online blog at https://wiki.cites.uiuc.edu/wiki/display/KCSA/Callboard!

Upcoming info includes 40th Anniversary Reunion updates, "Chess the Musical" review, Art issues in the Press-How does the economy affect the performing arts and how does it impact Krannert?, Meeting reminders-KCSA important events, and Movie reviews-Taken and Fantastic Planet

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Info from our Community Outreach Director, Elaine:

Attention fellow KCSA members: If you or any of your friends, family, or acquaintances are in some sort of cultural performance group and would like to perform in I-Fest, please email Elaine at ejwu3@uiuc.edu. International Fest will take place on Saturday, March 14th, in the lobby of Krannert. Performances, booths, food, and crafts make it a great event to bring arts to the community and campus! Also, if any of you are interested in helping out with the event either by helping to plan or on the day of the event, please email Elaine as well. Thanks!

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USHERING:

Reminder: All ushers must be trained before their first show. You will not be able to usher if you haven't been trained. Please contact the ushering dept. at kcsa-ushering@kcpa.uiuc.edu for more information about training.

Also:

Supervisors, please remember that the supervisor meeting will be held February 18 in the AV room at 6p.m.

Ushers, registration will be closing February 12. You will all be receiving your shows in an email within a week of registration closing.

Ushering positions are available for the following shows:

578 Thu 2/12/2009 SOM: Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band 1 6:30pm FGH R

581 Thu 2/12/2009 THEATRE: Necessary Targets 6:45pm STH R

584 Fri 2/13/2009 SOM: Pacific Quartet 6:30pm FGH R

587 Fri 2/13/2009 THEATRE: Necessary Targets 6:45pm STH R

590 Sat 2/14/2009 SOM: Symphonic Band II and Concert Bands 1 6:30pm FGH R

593 Sat 2/14/2009 THEATRE: Necessary Targets 6:45pm STH R

596 Sun 2/15/2009 SALON: Louis Schwizgebel-Wang 1:45pm FGH R

Usher supervisors are needed for the following shows;

578 Thu 2/12/2009 SOM: Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band 1 6:30pm FGH R

584 Fri 2/13/2009 SOM: Pacific Quartet 6:30pm FGH R

590 Sat 2/14/2009 SOM: Symphonic Band II and Concert Bands 1

6:30pm FGH R

596 Sun 2/15/2009 SALON: Louis Schwizgebel-Wang 1:45pm FGH R

Thank you for ushering/supervising with us!

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Thanks so much, as always, for volunteering with KCSA. Best of luck with your week and hope to see you all soon!

~Vanessa

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Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois
Senior: International Studies, French
Krannert Center Student Association Secretary
French Dept. Research Assistant

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Krannert Center Student Association
Room 2-402, Production Level
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: 217-333-3550
Email: kcsa@uiuc.edu
http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/
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Chess the Musical Tonight! 2/7/09

Chess the Musical is in its final night, performing at the Armory Free Theater in Champaign at 7:30pm!

I will be there to check it out and give a full review. It is based on Chess players during the Cold War and has ABBA influences.


Best of all it's free!

Don't be late as I learned last fall that they close their doors on time.

Hope to see you there!

KCSA Callboard-Past, Present and Future

Click the link below to see a number of photos related to the blog and especially to events from the Krannert Center and KCSA!

This link takes you to a slideshow:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=Egordon3ster&target=ALBUM&id=5118706787872540545&authkey=fM0BrZ0_z5w&feat=email&mode=SLIDESHOW

Maps and Atlases Live at the Courtyard!

Top 10 Things to Do Each Weekend will be up shortly...

For those looking for something attend tonight, consider heading to Illini Union's Courtyard Cafe!

Map and Atlases Live at the Courtyard!

Friday, January 30, 2009 at 9:00pm
End Time:
Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 12:00am
Location:
Illini Union
Street:
Green St.
City/Town:
Urbana, IL

For MySpace users, there is a calendar of Courtyard Cafe Events:
www.myspace.com/iucourtyard

Also a link for the band:
www.myspace.com/mapsandatlases

The event is also on Facebook.com
Image from Facebook.com

A Message from Public Relations on Performace Cancellations

Today I received the message below about some important cancellations at the Krannert Center
with a cancellation for an upcoming performance this Tuesday. Please see the information below on full refunds available through the center. My only hope is to pass on this information if you are unaware.

Best wishes,
Callboard Director
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
KrannertCenter.com
For More Information Contact:
Bridget Lee-Calfas, Public Information Director
Phone: 217/333-6282E-mail: bklee@illinois.edu
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Performance Cancellation: Ingrid Fliter
The Ingrid Fliter performance scheduled for Tuesday, February 3 at 7:30pm has been canceled due to an arm injury that prohibits Ms. Fliter from performing at this time. Full refunds are available to all ticket holders, who are being contacted by the Krannert Center Ticket Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Ticket Office at 217/333-6280. The free Art in Conversation event scheduled for Monday, February 2 at 5:15pm with Ms. Fliter has also been canceled.
http://www.krannertcenter.com/news/index.asp?elementID=23478

Performance Cancellations: Joshua Redman/Ramiro Musotto
The Joshua Redman performance scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 7:30pm has been canceled. A change in Mr. Redman's management led to a miscommunication on several performance dates, including his Krannert Center engagement. The resultant conflicting bookings have made it logistically impossible for Mr. Redman to honor both obligations. Full refunds are available to all ticket holders, who are being contacted by the Krannert Center Ticket Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Ticket Office at 217/333-6280. The post-performance Afterglow event featuring Ramiro Musotto has also been canceled.
http://www.krannertcenter.com/news/index.asp?elementID=23474

Krannert Center and CampusSpecial.com

Students and patrons of the Krannert Center:

Check out CampusSpecial.com today and choose the school "Illinois" for the University of Illinois and search the Krannert Center. There is a redeemable coupon for one ticket free when you purchase a ticket (some retrictions apply)

Otherwise please join KCSA to find out how you can see shows for free!

Winter Lights Festival Photos December 2008

Pictures from the Winter Lights Festival are now on Callboard thanks to the amazing photography skills of Janice, our newest Marketing Director for KCSA.

Please enjoy! More pictures to come!

Our thanks go out to you for attending and we hope you enjoyed the festival!

Game Night Tonight 7pm Krannert Room

Jeopardy/Game Night: January 27, 7pm, Krannert Room

Don't miss this chance to meet members of KCSA and play some games as a much deserved break from homework!

Hope to see you there!

KCSA

KCSA Notes

Welcome Back to one and all!
The exec board of the Krannert Center Student Association is tickled pink that you've all come back for another great semester with us. We're happy to report that there are more opportunities to get involved in the arts and outreach than ever. The most important thing for you to know right now is that registration is open! Click here http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/registration/ to register! This is the place for us to gather information about what shows you would like to request for ushering, what departments you'd like to be a part of, and all things KCSA in general. Please remember that ALL members of KCSA must re-register EVERY semester, even if you have done so in the past. Once you register, you will officially be a KCSA member (woohoo!) and you will be on our listserv. That means you will get my lovely volunteer info-filled emails every Sunday night, like this! As always, don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about how to get involved, procedure, events, you name it. Now, sit back and take in the KCSA events:


Jeopardy/Game Night: January 27, 7pm, Krannert Room
General Meeting: January 28, 7pm, Festival Foyer
Tours Info
Ushering Info
Callboard info


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What better way to take a break from your first full week of classes *cringe* than with a fun game night? KCSA will be having board games galore, but best of all a KCSA Jeopardy game! It's a great way to learn more about KCSA (or impress all your friends with your ushering/tour guide knowledge) and earn a little candy. The event will take place in the Krannert Room, which is office the Krannert Center lobby. Just look for friendly faces in the lobby to direct you. Hope to see you there!
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General Meeting!
KCSA's big ole general meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, January 28 at 7pm in the Festival Foyer. Again, just look for people in the lobby to direct you. KCSA adboard members will be available to answer questions about their departments and the kinds of volunteering you can do. Don't be afraid to grill us with your inquiries, we love new members! Also a mass usher training for new ushers will occur directly after the meeting! You must be trained before you can usher a show, so if you're new, try your best to make this one!


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Info from our tours director, Steve:


The TOURS department needs TOUR GUIDES! Being a tour guide is a great way to work on your public speaking skills as well as a great way to earn FREE tickets to Krannert Center Shows!!! If you are interested in becoming a tour guide, keep reading to figure out how to achieve this prestigious position of Krannert Center Tour guide. And remember THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!!!!

TOURS TRAINING!!!
The tours department will be holding TWO training nights this semester. The two dates are WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, AFTER THE KCSA GENERAL MEETING AND MONDAY FEBRUARY 2 AT 6:30 PM IN THE KCPA LOBBY.

TOURS CERTIFICATION!!!
The tours department will also be holding TWO certification nights this semester. The two dates for the certification are SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 AT 2:00 PM AND MONDAY FEBRUARY 9 AT 6:00 PM.

Also, for those certified tour guides out there there are plenty of days that need a tour guide as of right now. Also, there are a few special tours already scheduled this semester. Those dates are:

January 27, at 3:30 pm. A group of 15 to 20 would like a tour. 1 tour guide needed.

March 5, at 1:00 pm. A group of 125 to 130 would like a tour. We will need 3 to 5 tour guides for this group. So if you can help that would be AWESOME!

And finally, there are some spots open on the KCSA Adboard in the tours department! If you are looking to take some kind of leadership position, build your resume, and/or have a great time, this is the place to do it! Also, there are great benefits for being on the Adboard. Just keep your eyes out for applications and deadlines in notes! Good luck with the beginning of the semester!!!

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Info from one of our ushering directors, Jennie:
If you would like to register for shows after Feb. 14, please register online. Remember you must be trained before you can usher any shows at Krannert. There will be an usher training session after the general meeting. Please send us an email at kcsa-ushering@kcpa.uiuc.edu if you have any questions.

We need ushers for the following shows:

SOM: Sherban Lupu, Violin with Enescu Ensemble 1/28 at 6:30 p.m.
CU Symphony Orchestra 1/31 at 6:30 p.m.
MARQUEE: Ingrid Filter 2/3 at 6:30 p.m.
SOM: Mande 2/4 at 6:30 p.m.
SOM: Sacred Music Symphony 2/5 at 5 p.m.
Sinfonia da Camera 2/7 at 6:30 p.m.
SOM: Sacred Music Symphony 2/8 at 6:30

Thanks for ushering with us!

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And lastly, a word from our Callboard (online blog) Director, Eric:


Writers, photographers and volunteers.

Please feel free to share any pictures/videos you might have from your experiances at the Krannert Center!

To all volunteers if you have a favorite show, please share it on Callboard. The more you can share or be a part of our blog https://wiki.cites.uiuc.edu/wiki/display/KCSA/Callboard the more you can connect with others who spend their time to volunteer.

Coming soon-New membership will allow access for anyone to write for Callboard without having to go through all the red tape!

Don't like what you see? What to see something on Callboard you haven't seen before? Let me know at egordon3@illinois.edu.

Until then I hope to see members on Tues and Wednesday for all the actvities!

All the best,
Eric Gordon

Callboard Director
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Thanks, as always for supporting the arts and KCSA. Good luck with your first full week of classes!

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Vanessa Bordo, University of Illinois
Senior: International Studies, French
Krannert Center Student Association Secretary
French Dept. Research Assistant

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Krannert Center Student Association
Room 2-402, Production Level
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: 217-333-3550
Email: kcsa@uiuc.edu
http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/

KCSA Upcoming Events-Info Mtg

KCSA Info Meeting
We would just like to welcome you back and encourage all current members to invite one and all to an info meeting for KCSA on Saturday, January 24th, 1pm in the AV Room. Look for KCSA members and signs in the lobby to direct you. Invite your neighbors, friends, or strangers in class to come and get more info about joining KCSA!