Local Community

Immigration panel

The Organization for Latino Awareness will host a panel to discuss immigration and its impact in the United States on Monday, Nov. 23, at 3:15 p.m. in Hedges, The Commons. Panelists include professors, students, and members of the community. 

Help Wanted

The Organization for Latino Awareness presents Teatro del Pueblo theatre group on Monday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. in Kimmel Theatre. Help Wanted tells the story of impoverished immigrants who go to Minnesota to seek a better life and to help their family in Mexico. Three actors playing multiple roles present scenes depicting life in Mexico, a dangerous border crossing, unionizing efforts, detention by the INS, and demonstrations in support of hotel workers. This satirical piece demonstrates the plight of workers whose labor is needed in Minnesota, but who risk harsh treatment and inequities while trying to fill this need.

Fair Trade Alternative Gift Market

Come shop at the fair trade gift market Thursday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, The Commons. Third World craft items, jewelry, scarves, holiday ornaments, and more will be available. Purchase holiday gifts knowing that all funds are returned directly to the village artists who made them.

Purple Pass gives free admission to Cornell events

The new Purple Pass allows free admission to home athletic contests, Music Mondays concerts and campus lectures for residents of Mount Vernon and Lisbon and families with children in either school district.

The Purple Pass also is available at the Info Desk in The Commons or at the athletics office in the Small Multi-Sport Center. Patrons can obtain a Purple Pass for their family by showing proof of residence (a driver’s license or other document with a home address) or school enrollment (school ID, etc.).

For more information, see our Purple Pass web site.