24 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2004 WHATIS ULAC? AMAZIN' BLUE The oldest and best co-ed a cappella ensemble on campus. The University Activities Center is th e largest BIG TICKET PRODUCTIONS Why did Jerry Seinfeld, Dennis Miller and Guster perform on campus? Because Big Ticket Productions made it happen. student-run programming organization at the University of Michigan. UAC's mission is to provide quality programming that is both entertaining and enriching to students, faculty, and staff. COMEDY COMPANY UAC is comprised of fifteen committees, each involving students in the planning and execu- Interested in comedy? tion of a variety of events both on and off Join the best improv group at Michigan campus. Whether it's theater, comedy, music, dance, movies, or just plain old partying - CONSIDER MAGAZINE UAC committees can make it happen! A forum that elevates and endorses conver- sation about important issues by presenting multiple perspectives on various topics. For over twenty years, we have discussedr everything from US policy on Iraq and North Korea to human rights to lecture size to music on the internet. GROOVE Described as the love child of STOMP and the Blue Man Group, this student ' d ': ' mi tO run group explores new ways to make music and rhythm fun!Q IMPACT DANCES A co-ed dance company for non-dance majors performing in a variety of styles.I M-AGINATION FILMS Step aside Dreamworks, Disney, and Fox. MICHIGAN ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS What's your final answer? Compete in collegiate quiz tournaments throughout the United States. MICHIGAN EVERY THREE WEEKLY (E3W) Half-biting satire, half-ridiculous absur- dity, and a can of Planter's low-salt peanuts. Pick up a copy of the Every Three Weekly's Summer Orientation Edition - it's really funny. MICHIGAN POPS ORCHESTRA The University's only student-run orchestra. Don't put that instrument away...you don't have to major in music to play in the most musically diverse orchestra on campus (that's us). MINI-COURSES These are non-credit classes offered each term. You decide which classes are offered. Bartending? Belly Dancing? Massage? You make the call. MUSKET Interested in musical theater? MUSKET performs one large-scale production each semester. THE RUDE MECHANICALS A theater group for non-theater majors. You can write, direct, or act! SPEAKER INITIATIVE Bring political and social figures to campus to address the concerns of the students. Past speakers include Spike Lee, Gloria Steinam, and James Carville. S S 0 This production company is entirely run by students. M-FLICKS Movie screenings and sneak previews galore! Sign on to www.umich.edu/-uac and enter your name on the UAC email list. You will be sent emails to remind you of upcoming UAC events that you won't want to miss. 0