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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for January 20, 2008
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. Free MLK Day Event featuring US Senator Carl Levin
A2. Co-ed Field Hockey!
A3. Do You Want to Be in Culture X?
A4. Available Paid On-Campus Internships
A5. Red Ipod Nano Missing!
A6. Student Global AIDS Campaign!
A7. Justice Seeks New Distributor!
Stuff to Do...
B1. Mon - Stretch and Strength Class
B2. Mon - Drive Out Poverty - Textbook Sale
B3. Thu - Stretch and Strength Class
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A1. Free MLK Day Event featuring US Senator Carl Levin
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AT 6 PM: US Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), chairman of the powerful Senate
Armed Services Committee, will speak on US human rights abuses at Abu
Ghraib prison in Baghdad and Guantanamo prison in Cuba during Brandeis’
observance of Martin Luther King Day. Musical, dancing, and oratory
performances will follow Levin's talk and discussion.
Other MLK Day events include:
-MLK Scholars & Friends freedom trail tours (beginning at 5, departing
from the Shapiro atrium)
-Musical, dancing, and oratory programs by:
*Manginah
*Voices of Praise
*Brandeis Praise Dancers
*Saxophonist Jeff Robinson
*Nuyorican poetry champion Kayo
*Singer Tauc
*Writer Chris Slaughter
*Jonathan D'Oleo '08, who will present one of
Dr. King's speeches
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION: http://www.brandeis.edu/news/Levinevent.html
Contact: Jonah M. Seligman <jonahsel -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. Co-ed Field Hockey!
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Sign up to play on Brandeis' co-ed field hockey club team! We practice
indoors 2-3 times per week, and we will have a few games in the spring.
Sticks and experience are not necessary, all are welcome!
Contact: Rachel Dionne <rdionne -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Do You Want to Be in Culture X?
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Culture X, Brandeis' biggest show of the year, is looking for singers,
dancers, actors, spoken word artists, troupes and groups to perform in
Culture X 2008. Currently applications can be picked up in the ICC and
an online version is forthcoming. Culture X will be held on April 12th
and take place on the Spingold Mainstage. The deadline for submitting
applications is January 31st.
Contact: Brian A. Paternostro <bap3077 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Available Paid On-Campus Internships
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Undergrad Research Assistant Openings with the Student-Scholar
Partnership (SSP) Program out of the Women's Studies Research Center
(WSRC79_320)
The SSP Program is an exciting and innovative employment and learning
opportunity sponsored by the Women’s Studies Research Center for the
2007-2008 academic year. The goal of the SSP Program is to match
sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate women and men with scholars
and faculty affiliated with the Women’s Studies Research Center Program
to work collaboratively on research and artistic projects. Students
gain valuable research experience, benefit from a mentoring
relationship with an established professional, and are paid $9.25/hour!
Openings are in various fields and all are amazing opportunities to
contribute and learn. The time requirements is 50 hours per semester
(approximately 5-6 flexible hours per week). Multiple projects are
available and summaries are below. For more detailed info on available
jobs, view the binder in the WSRC (Epstein Building) or view the binder
in the Women’s Studies Program lounge in Rabb 120. You can also check
out brief summaries on our site at:
www.brandeis.edu/centers/wsrc/ssp/index.html Come and check out
available spots now!
Application deadline is rolling and early applications are encouraged.
You must possess strong research and organizational skills; proficiency
in Microsoft Word and Excel; excellent communication skills; and have
an interest in Women's Studies . Additional qualifications required
are dependent upon each project. Questions? Contact the SSP
Coordinator by e-mail: mullin@brandeis.edu or check out Job ID
WSRC79_320) on the Student Employment On-campus Job Opportunities. We
look forward to hearing from you!
Contact: Kristen Mullin <mullin -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. Red Ipod Nano Missing!
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A red ipod nano was lost Wednesday morning in the Rosenthal North gym.
Contact: Inna Kraner <ikraner -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. Student Global AIDS Campaign!
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First meeting of the semester - help raise AIDS Awareness!
Contact: Lauren A. Maramara <lmara2 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A7. Justice Seeks New Distributor!
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The Justice is looking for a new distributor!
The job requires a few hours on Tuesdays and a car in order to deliver
the paper around campus and to selected locations in Waltham.
Pays $35 a week!
Contact: Melissa Rotter <melisr -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Mon - Stretch and Strength Class
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January 21, 2008 - 06:30PM Gosman (club sports room)
Come work on strengthening exercises, stretching, and dancing with
Adagio MONDAY 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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B2. Mon - Drive Out Poverty - Textbook Sale
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January 21, 2008 - 12:00PM Shapiro Atrium
Did you know you can buy books for your classes AND make a charitable
donation SIMULTANEOUSLY?
Drive Out: Poverty is selling hundreds of used textbooks and books at
CHEAP prices. These books were donated by students at the end of
semesters, so ALL money raised is donated to anti-poverty initiatives
through kiva.org and donorschoose.org.
The vast majority of books are only $5! We have fiction, humanities,
science books, and more!
Contact: Jaclyn M. Canter <jcanter -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Thu - Stretch and Strength Class
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January 24, 2008 - 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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