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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for March 9, 2008
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. CALLING ALL TOILETRIES! Rosie's Place Toiletry Drive
A2. A one question survey on American flags
A3. Free STI testing provided by Brandeis??
A4. Roller Coasters+Social Justice=ACTUAL REALITY CARNIVAL
A5. Purim Clothing Drive
A6. The Benjamin Franklin Social Justice Grant
Stuff to Do...
B1. Mon - Stretch and Strength Class
B2. Wed - Harvey Silverglate Discusses Free Speech
B3. Wed - Colleges Against Cancer (CAC)
B4. Wed - Apahm Comfort Women Presentation And Discussion
B5. Thu - LTS Student Job Fair
B6. Thu - Thirsty Thursday
B7. Thu - Stretch and Strength Class
B8. Fri - Free HIV Testing
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A1. CALLING ALL TOILETRIES! Rosie's Place Toiletry Drive
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Brandeis University Conservative Organization (BUCO)is sponsoring a
toiletry drive for Purim. We will have boxes all around campus (usdan,
c store, shapiro, sherman, hillel lounge) for collection! ALL PRODUCTS
MUST BE BRAND NEW!
Since 1974 poor and homeless women have found an oasis of hope and
nourishment at Rosie’s Place. The mission of Rosie’s Place is to help
women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in
their lives.
Many of the women we assist are working and in housing but simply can’t
make ends meet. Some are newly homeless, while others women have been
living on the streets for years. We serve women as young as 18 and as
old as 80. Approximately one-third of our guests have children. Rosie's
Place serves guests from a wide variety of ethnic groups, with the
majority being African American, Hispanic, Haitian, or White. Some of
our guests are living with HIV/AIDS or have hidden disabilities such as
addiction or mental illnesses that prevent them from effectively
integrating into society.
Boxes will open for collection starting Monday!
Contact: Danielle C. Gobuty <danig -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. A one question survey on American flags
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Go to http://my.brandeis.edu/survsimp/one?survey_id=3429 to fill out a
one question survey about where YOU would like to see an additional
flag display on campus. Contact Andrew Brooks or Justin Sulsky with any
questions about this project.
Contact: Justin J. Sulsky <jsulsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Free STI testing provided by Brandeis??
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How would you feel about Brandeis providing free Sexually Transmitted
Disease (STI) testing? Would you use this confidential service?
Take this very short survey to voice your opinion:
http://my.brandeis.edu/survsimp/one?survey%5fid=3430
Contact: Jenna P. Brofsky <jbrofsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Roller Coasters+Social Justice=ACTUAL REALITY CARNIVAL
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*SOCIAL JUSTICE CARNIVAL*
Saturday, April 5th
(Have your cake and help others have cake, too!)
*WHAT IS IT?*
A chance for ALL clubs to do something social-justicey at a MASSIVE
campus-wide event that combines an old fashioned carnival with rides
and snacks as well as this newfangled social justice element. This
event is being sponsored by Student Events, the Social Justice
Committee of the Student Union, Student Peace Alliance, and your club
too! This
is your chance to step outside what your club usually does and get
involved with the entire Brandeis community in a positive way because
EVERYONE IS GOING TO BE THERE!
*HOW CAN MY CLUB BE INVOLVED?*
*Each club creates a social-justice-themed booth*. Booths should
promote a social
justice issue that it important to your club, not just serve to promote
your club.
*2 Possible Options for Booths:*
* Fun activity with a social justice/community service message
* *Ex*) creating holiday cards to send to sick/needy
* Educate the student body on a social justice issue and provide a
way people can get involved or learn more on the topic
* *Ex*) Clickdrive/Freerice.com
Or, send us your own creative ideas for a booth!
*INTERESTED? DO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE?*
*If so, please respond to this email address ASAP.*
*Please respond by WEDNESDAY, 3/12*
If you respond YES, one of us will come to one of your club meetings
and talk to you club
about the specifics.
*CAN WE HELP YOU?*
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please email
aepps@brandeis.edu
Contact: Etta King <ettak -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. Purim Clothing Drive
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Got any extra clothes lying around that you just don't wear anymore?
From now until March 19, Hillel is collecting clothes to donate to
Friends of Boston Homeless (fobh.org). We'll be using the clothes as
decorations at the Hillel Purim party on March 20, and then donating
them the week after. Want to collect clothes from friends on your
hall?
There is a box of black garbage bags on the table at the entrance of
Hillel Lounge (upstairs Usdan, Levin ballroom side), feel free to use
those bags for clothes. Clothes can be left at that same area in the
entrance to Hillel Lounge.
Contact: Leora H. Perkins <lperkins -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. The Benjamin Franklin Social Justice Grant
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Sponsored by the Student Union Social Justice Committee, the Benjamin
Franklin Social Justice Grant offers students monetary and additional
support in the interest of advancing social justice on campus. This
initiative, which is offering three grants this spring, will award
individuals or groups $100 with which to work in addressing their
social justice issue of choice. The award seeks to encourage, support,
and reward those willing to raise a concern they care about and take
action to bring about change here within the Brandeis community. The
monetary component of the grant may go towards hosting a public forum,
holding a speakers event, running an educational campaign, or any other
creative endeavor. Grant recipients will receive direct support from the
Student Union in planning and implementing their projects.
To view the grant application or to apply for the grant, simply visit
the following link!
http://my.brandeis.edu/survsimp/one?survey_id=3389
Contact: Michael L. Kerns <mkerns -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Mon - Stretch and Strength Class
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March 10, 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. Wed - Harvey Silverglate Discusses Free Speech
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March 12, 2008 - 08:00PM Multipurpose Room of SCC
Does freedom of speech still exist? Harvey Silverglate will be speaking
on Wednesday, March 12th at 8pm in the Multipurpose Room of the Shapiro
Campus Center! He is the Co-founder and Chairman of the Foundation for
Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and Member of the Board and Former
President of the ACLU of Massachusetts. He will be giving a lecture
called, "The Death of Free Speech, Parody, and Vigorous Debate on
Campus: Why Has It Happened, and What Is to Be Done?" A question and
answer session will follow. Sponsored by the Brandeis Republicans,
Democrats, BADASS, and Gen Ed Now.
Contact: Amanda R. Hecker <ahecker -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Wed - Colleges Against Cancer (CAC)
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March 12, 2008 - 08:30PM Golding 103
It is not too late to join CAC. Come do your part to fight cancer!
Contact: William-Bernard Reid-Varley <wreidvar -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B4. Wed - Apahm Comfort Women Presentation And Discussion
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March 12, 2008 - 07:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), KSA
will be hosting a multi-view presentation and panel discussion on the
World War II Comfort Women. Join us for a compelling and politically
important event.
**FREE FOOD: We will be serving Korean desserts - rice cakes!
Contact: Joyce I. Kong <joycek85 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. Thu - LTS Student Job Fair
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March 13, 2008 - 01:00PM Library Information Commons
LTS Student Job Fair
Need a job for the summer or fall? Like helping people? Enjoy working
with information and technology? Come to the LTS Spring Job Fair on
Thursday, March 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Library Information Commons.
Apply online at lts.brandeis.edu, or just drop by to learn more about
working for LTS.
Contact: Anne Livermore Rookey <anne -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. Thu - Thirsty Thursday
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March 13, 2008 - 03:30PM The Stein
Come start your weekend off right at the Stein on Thursday with FREE
food, FREE soda, and FREE beer for 21+. 3:30pm to 5:30pm - Bring all
your friends and don’t forget your Brandeis ID. Brought to you by
Student Events.
Contact: Elise R.B. Diamond <ediamond -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. Thu - Stretch and Strength Class
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March 13, 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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B8. Fri - Free HIV Testing
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March 14, 2008 - 10:00AM InterCultural Center Lounge
The Student Global AIDS Campaign in conjunction with the Boston Medical
Center is offering FREE HIV Testing from 10am-2pm in the ICC Swig
Lounge. The test is a finger-prick test with results in 20 mins.
E-mail hivtesting@brandeis.edu to reserve an appointment. Walk-ins
also available.
Contact: Lauren A. Maramara <lmara2 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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