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                          THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
            Student Union Announcements for December 2, 2007
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    View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
  A1. Communiversity coming soon!
  A2. Cabaret!
  A3. Course Evaluations are now online!
  A4. Student Union Citizenship Week - Bookstore Profits Go To Charity !
  A5. FIMRC's SCRUBS Sale!
  A6. Voices of Soul Brand New CD, "Taking Flight"

Stuff to Do...
  B1. Tue - Photography Exhibit
  B2. Thu - Annual Messiah Sing-Along
  B3. Thu - Environmental Internship Symposium
  B4. Thu - Latke vs. Hamentaschen Debate
  B5. Sat - **chanukah Concert With Shlomo Katz**
  B6. Sun - Color Me Happy!


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A1. Communiversity coming soon!
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Next semester everyone on campus will have the unique opportunity to
participate in fun and interesting Communiversity classes including
"Boston Adventure", Sign Language, Juggling, Scrabble 101, "The Ethics
and Social Commentary of Star Trek", a Crash-Course in World Religions,
and many more. Look out for an e-mail about enrollment over winter break
for courses that will run between Tuesday, January 22 and Friday,
February 15. 

                  Contact: Rebecca L. Wilkof <rwilkof -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A2. Cabaret!
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FIVE SHOWINGS!
Thursday the 6th: 8:30pm
Friday the 7th: 10:00pm
Saturday the 8th: 2:00pm
Saturday the 8th: 8:00pm
Sunday the 9th: 2:00pm 

“What good is sitting alone in your room?” Tympanium Euphorium invites
you to enjoy the glitz and glory of the original musical production
while taking a fresh look at the societal issues presented in our
revamped version of this Broadway smash. 

                    Contact: Erika S. Geller <egeller -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A3. Course Evaluations are now online!
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Course evaluations are now available online in SAGE. 
Log in and click on Academics. 

https://sage.brandeis.edu/servlets/iclientservlet/student/?cmd=login

Evaluations matter: to professors, to deans and department chairs, to
teaching fellows, and to all the students who use the Course Evaluation
Guide in choosing classes. 

                         Contact: Janet M Hill <jhill -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A4. Student Union Citizenship Week - Bookstore Profits Go To Charity !
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As part of Brandeis Citizenship Week, a portion of purchases on
clothing, gifts, general reading books, world of good gifts, and
greeting cards will go to benefit a charity of the Student Body's
choice. How much is a proportion; the more people buy, the higher
percentage the bookstore will donate!

What charity should the proceeds go to? Log on to ItsMyStudentUnion.com
and submit your choice. There will be a vote based on the suggested
charities.

                        Contact: Jason E. Gray <jgray -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A5. FIMRC's SCRUBS Sale!
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The Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) and
Brandeis Pluralism Alliance PRESENTS: Rub a Dub Dub, 10 Bucks for a
Scrubs!

FIMRC's ANNUAL SCRUBS SALE has arrived! Want to get some holiday
presents for friends, family, or even for yourself while also helping
out a great cause? Then buy your Brandeis scrubs on December 3rd-7th at
Usdan (11-2 pm) and Shapiro (4-6 pm)!

               Contact: Sheela Chandrashekar <sheelac -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A6. Voices of Soul Brand New CD, "Taking Flight"
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Save a couple of bucks at Usdan or whenever else, and purchase our
brand-new, professionally-made album "Taking Flight" by the hot 'n
soulful a cappella group VoS, for only $12! Voices of Soul is a co-ed
group that is commonly lauded for their uniquely electrifying and
quality sound. Hits on the CD include "Waterfalls" by TLC, "Where Is
The Love" by the Black Eyed Peas, "Black or White" by Michael Jackson
and much more!

Please contact Lisa Fitzgerald (lisabug07@aol.com) to purchase your
copy of "Taking Flight," today! 
And also be sure to check-out our website,
http://www.freewebs.com/vos-brandeis/index.htm for more details
regarding our album, concerts, and more throughout the course of the
semester!

                   Contact: Erik J. Blutinger <blutie -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B1. Tue - Photography Exhibit
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December 4, 2007 - 08:30PM                   Shapiro Art Gallery Floor 3

Destinations: Photography club proudly presents our semester exhibit
featuring photographs taken by Brandeis students!

                Contact: Danielle B. Garfinkel <dgarf -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B2. Thu - Annual Messiah Sing-Along
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December 6, 2007 - 05:00PM                  Shapiro Campus Center Atrium

Hallelujah!  Join the chorus!  All Brandeis students are invited to
celebrate the holidays with the University’s annual sing-along of
Handel’s masterwork.  Scores will be available; No experience is
necessary. The one hour event, hosted by the Department of Music,
features members of the Brandeis Orchestra and the Brandeis Chorus.
Last we had more than 400 folks in attendance – can we break the
record?  Don’t miss this great Brandeis tradition!


                   Contact: Scott S Edmiston <scotted -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B3. Thu - Environmental Internship Symposium
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December 6, 2007 - 06:00PM                        Schneider G-3 (Heller)

Curious about environmental internships??  Join us for the Semi-Annual
Environmental Internship Symposium.  Come learn about the Environmental
Internship placements of over a dozen students from the summer and this
fall.  Internship sites include:
* DRUMLIN FARM
* HEALTHY WALTHAM
* ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM
* SALEM SOUND COASTWATCH
* STANLEY SCHOOL GREEN INITIATIVE
* WALTHAM FIELDS COMMUNITY FARM
* ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT (ACE)
* DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
* SUSTAINABLE ENDOWMENTS INSTITUTE
* KADIMAH NATURE PROGRAM
* ARAVA INSTITUTE, ISRAEL
* UBS DIVE CENTER, B.V.I.
* MINNESOTA ZOO 

Stay for a little or for the whole time.  Refreshments served. For more
information contact Professor Laura Goldin at Goldin@brandeis.edu

                   Contact: Jessica L. Paquin <paquin -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B4. Thu - Latke vs. Hamentaschen Debate
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December 6, 2007 - 08:00PM                   The Lurias in Upper Sherman

Can't make up your mind about which holiday delicacy is better?  Come
watch Professors Sarna and Kimelman debate the issue!  Take the
opportunity to express your own opinion!  Enjoy free latkes (potato
pancakes) and hamentaschen (jam-filled cookies) after the debate!
Cosponsored by Hillel at Brandeis and B.A.D.A.S.S.

                       Contact: Hannah P. Lust <hlust -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B5. Sat - **chanukah Concert With Shlomo Katz**
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December 8, 2007 - 08:30PM                           Sherman Dining Hall

Join BOO for an unbelievable concert with Shlomo Katz, world renowned
Jewish singer!! Tickets for students at $7.00 in advance, $9.00 at the
door.
Free donuts and drinks are included in this low price!
To buy in advance, see any BOO board member or buy in Sherman during
mealtimes. For more information, contact booshlomoconcert07@gmail.com.
Buy YOUR ticket now and don't miss out on this fantastic event.
Doors open at 8pm. 

                Contact: Katie R. Schlussel <kschluss -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B6. Sun - Color Me Happy!
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December 9, 2007 - 09:00PM                  Shapiro Campus Center Atrium

Take a break from studying and stress by going back to your childhood
with free munchies and some coloring time.  Come and add some color to
your favorite Brandeis and Disney characters.

Brought to you by the University Spirit Committee!

                          Contact: Tamar Ariel <tamar -AT- brandeis.edu>


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