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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for October 21, 2007
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. SEAC Week 2007
A2. STAR Office Hours
Stuff to Do...
B1. Mon - */*/*Student Global AIDS Campaign Candy Grams!*\*\*
B2. Tue - Barack Obama and Deval Patrick Rally in Boston
B3. Tue - Philosophy Alumni Career Panel
B4. Wed - Environmentalist Mark Orlowski coming to Brandeis
B5. Wed - The Love of the Nightingale
B6. Thu - Sociology Halloween Party - Meet the Majors
B7. Thu - Stretch and Strength Class
B8. Thu - I Hate Hamlet
B9. Sun - Beit Midrash Open House
B10. Thu - The Love of the Nightingale
B11. Fri - Banned, Burned and Blacklisted: A Show and Tell Event
B12. Sun - Thoughts in Motion
B13. Mon - Hornstein Program Information Session
B14. Fri - The Love of the Nightingale
Shopping Around...
CC. Club Meetings & Info Sessions This Week
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A1. SEAC Week 2007
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*SEAC Nite*
Monday October 22nd, 2007
7-9pm in the Shapiro Atrium
This year we're kicking off SEAC Week with a brand-new event, our very
own SEAC Nite. Learn about the 11 Southeast Asian countries (can you
name them all?) and experience our versions of traditional song and
dance from many of these cultures. And don't miss out on FREE Southeast
Asian food from Little India, Erawan of Siam & Baan Thai! This event is
co-sponsored by the Brandeis Pluralism Alliance.
*Burma: 8.8.88 and the Saffron Revolution*
*Guest Speaker: Ko Ko Lay*
7-9pm in the Lurias
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
A former student leader of August 8 1988 student revolution that led
the military to open fire killing thousands of students, civilians and
monks. He'll talk about his first hand experiences. It is a great
opportunity for the members of ICC and imperative that us as a
community as aware of it. Recently, Burma/Myanmar has been making
headline news on CNN and BBC. This event is co-sponsored by the
Brandeis Pluralism Alliance and the Ethics center.
*Karaoke/BBQ nite*
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
7-9pm in the ICC Lounge
Take a break & come out to our Karaoke/BBQ night to show off your
talent, make your own Vietnamese Summer Rolls, and get some Filipino
Chicken BBQ!
*Halo-Halloween*
Thursday, October 25, 2007
7-9pm in the ICC Lounge
Get ready for Halloween, SEAC-style! We will be showing a Thai horror
film, "Shutter", and we'll be serving Halo-Halo, a Filipino dessert.
This sweet treat is made up of many exotic fruit preserves (jackfruit,
red mungo bean, ube, macapuno coconut), shaved ice, and ice cream. A
scary and delicious end to SEAC Week '07!
For more information contact seaceb07@lists.brandeis.edu
Contact: Arnel Blake Batoon <a2bat2n -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. STAR Office Hours
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Stressed about midterms? Just need to talk? STAR (Students Talking About
Relationships) provides free, confidential, face-to-face peer
counseling. STAR office hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 2-4
p.m. and 7-10 p.m. in Shapiro Campus Center Room 324. Our e-mail
address is sayanything@brandeis.edu. At STAR, you can just say
anything.
Contact: Alana N. Cohen <ancohen -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Mon - */*/*Student Global AIDS Campaign Candy Grams!*\*\*
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October 22, 2007 - 11:00AM Lower Usdan
WHEN:
Monday, Oct. 22nd- Tues, Oct 30th
WHERE:
Lower Usdan
WHAT:
Being uninformed about Global AIDS is a spooky thing. Stay informed and
sweet this Halloween with a SGAC Candy Gram!
For only $2, each Candy Gram will include an assortment of candy, a
personalized message from you to your friends, and a special treat!
Candy Grams will be delivered in time for Halloween!
All proceeds will benefit the Samoei Community Response to Orphans and
Vulnerable Children in Kenya.
Contact: Stephen Sukumaran <neh87 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Tue - Barack Obama and Deval Patrick Rally in Boston
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October 23, 2007 - 05:30PM Boyleston St.-On the Green Line
Undecided?
Presidential candidate Barack Obama will be in Boston Tuesday receiving
the endorsement of Gov.Deval Patrick! A great opportunity to see a
presidential candidate up close for FREE!
Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common
Corner of Tremont St. and Boylston St.
Gates open 5:30pm, be sure to arrive early!
RSVP http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/boston?source=homepage
Take the rail to North station and the green line to Boyleston St.
Contact: Justin T. Backal-Balik <justinb -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Tue - Philosophy Alumni Career Panel
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October 23, 2007 - 07:00PM International Lounge (Usdan)
What can you do with a BA in Philosophy? Come to the career panel and
find out! Listen to Brandeis alums who majored in philosophy talk about
how studying philosophy actually did help them in the real world. There
will be alums from a wide range of careers, including television,
finance, and law.
Contact: Rachel B. Funk <funky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B4. Wed - Environmentalist Mark Orlowski coming to Brandeis
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October 24, 2007 - 07:00PM Lown Auditorium
Mark Orlowski, the Founder and Executive Director of the Sustainable
Endowments Institite will be coming to speak to the Brandeis community
about improving environmental sustainability on university campuses.
Mr. Orloski has presented to students, faculty, administrators,
trustees, and alumni at more than 60 universities across the country,
and we are honored to have him speak at Brandeis. The Sustainable
Endowments Institute is a nonprofit organization engaged in research
and education to advance sustainability in campus operations and
endowment practices. The institute grades our nation's 200 colleges
with the largest endowments on how sustainable they are based on 26
indicators.
This FREE event is sponsored by Students for Environmental Action, who
welcomes the entire Brandeis community to attend. Refreshments will be
provided!
Contact: Michael A. Mandel <papacito -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. Wed - The Love of the Nightingale
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November 28, 2007 - 08:00PM Laurie Theater
Free Play Theater Cooperative Timberlake Wertenbaker's retelling of the
Greek myth of Philomele unearths the violence that stems from enforced
silence.
Contact: Susanna A. Quaintance <squeue -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. Thu - Sociology Halloween Party - Meet the Majors
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October 25, 2007 - 02:30PM Pearlman Lounge
Want to win prizes, eat ice cream and meet great people? Come to the
semi-annual Sociology Meet the Majors. If you want to learn more about
the Sociology Major, come from 2:30-3PM. The Halloween party starts at
3PM. All prospective majors, current majors, graduate students and
faculty are welcome. There will be Lizzy's Ice Cream, and the first
ever raffle where you can win a book from your favorite Sociology
professor and other cool prizes donated from local businesses. Be
there!
Contact: Kimberlee A. Bachman <bachmank -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. Thu - Stretch and Strength Class
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October 25, 2007 - 06:30PM Gosman - Club Sports Room
Come work on strengthening exercises, stretching, and dancing with
Adagio THURSDAY from 6:30 to 7:30 in the CLUB SPORTS ROOM in GOSMAN!
This class is OPEN TO EVERYONE and is great for staying in shape!!!
Contact: Anna Kharaz <kharaz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. Thu - I Hate Hamlet
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October 25, 2007 - 08:00PM Carl J Shapiro Theater
Come see Brandeis Players' performance of Paul Rudnick's "I Hate Hamlet"
in the Shapiro Campus Center Theater at 8:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday, and 2:30 PM on Sunday. Swords, Sex and Shakespeare. How could
you go wrong?
Tickets go on Sale Monday through Friday in Usdan 11AM-2PM. $5 in
advance, $6 at the door.
Contact: Joshua I. Sheena <jsheena -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. Sun - Beit Midrash Open House
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October 21, 2007 - 07:00PM Basement of Shapiro Hall
Ever wondered what that room in the basement of Shapiro is? Come learn
something new and enjoy free food, giveaways, and a raffle at the Beit
Midrash Open House. Don't forget to bring a friend! Free T-shirt
giveaways for anyone who has never seen the Beit Midrash before. For
more information contact chama@brandeis.edu or rglass@brandeis.edu.
Contact: Sima N. Horwitz <chama -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. Thu - The Love of the Nightingale
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November 29, 2007 - 08:00PM Laurie Theater
Free Play Theater Cooperative. Timblerlake Wertenbaker's retelling of
the Greek myth of Philomele unearths the violence that stems from
enforced silence.
Contact: Susanna A. Quaintance <squeue -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B11. Fri - Banned, Burned and Blacklisted: A Show and Tell Event
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October 26, 2007 - 11:00AM Archives and Special Collection
Drop by Archives and Special Collections on October 26 for a look at
books that have provoked controversy since 1564. Our timeline of
subversive works includes Catch-22, Leaves of Grass, and the Book of
Common Prayer. Join us to celebrate your freedom to read banned
literature. What you find might surprise you.
Contact: Lauren A. Stein <lastein -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B12. Sun - Thoughts in Motion
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October 28, 2007 - 03:00PM Merrick Theater
Come and watch Adagio's Dance Ensemble perform with the Brandeis Theater
Collective this SUNDAY at 3:00pm and 6:00pm in the MERRICK THEATER in
Spingold.
Contact: Anna Kharaz <kharaz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B13. Mon - Hornstein Program Information Session
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November 5, 2007 - 03:30PM Lown 315
Discover how the Hornstein Program will give you the skills, knowledge,
and experience to become a leader in the Jewish community. Learn how a
graduate degree in Jewish Professional Leadership together with
an MBA from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management
or an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies will advance your career.
Meet faculty and current students, and plan to join us afterwards for a
Hornstein Leadership Forum when Larry Moses, President of the Wexner
Foundation will be talking with Hornstein students.
Orientation: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Leadership Forum: 5:15 p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Kosher refreshments provided.
For more information, or to register (required), contact
hornstein@brandeis.edu, 781-736-2990
www.brandeis.edu/jcs
Contact: Carol Hengerle <hengerle -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B14. Fri - The Love of the Nightingale
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November 30, 2007 - 08:00PM Laurie Theater
Free Play Theater Cooperative. Timblerlake Wertenbaker's retelling of
the Greek myth of Philomele unearths the violence that stems from
enforced silence.
Contact: Susanna A. Quaintance <squeue -AT- brandeis.edu>
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CC. Club Meetings & Info Sessions This Week
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* Oct 15 - Volunteer Vacations (09:00PM - Shapiro St. Ctr. Art Gallery)
Volunteer Vacations 2008 Spring Break Trip
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