Rules of Acting

The Office of Residential Life’s ISMs Project, an event where students present their interpretations of specific “isms” that affect or interest them, will be held on Nov. 18 in the Northwest Campus Auditorium.lifeism “”˜Isms’ are philosophical, political or moral doctrines that represent ways in which oppression is manifested,” said third-year political science student Andrew Hattala, the spokesman for the ISMs Project. Classism, cleanism and hip-hopism are examples given on the Office of Residential Life Web site. Those selected to present on their “isms” are allowed to express their topics creatively through media such as artwork, dance, poetry and speech. “We supply the space and the tools, but it’s up to the students to decide how they want to present their project,” Hattala said. Individuals and groups of students submitted their ideas for “isms” they wanted to present. Applications were due Wednesday. “The goal of the project is to educate the audience about each “˜ism’ and convey its importance from the presenter’s perspective,” Hattala said. Hattala is responsible for helping to promote the ISMs Project. “We’re trying to utilize as many media forms as possible to get the word out,” he said. “We’ve appealed to papers, invited people to join Facebook groups and put up posters and flyers in the residence halls.” The event will start at 7 p.m. with a reception where previews of the selected “isms” and artwork to go along with each “ism” will be exhibited. At 8 p.m., the “ism” presentations will begin.