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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for September 14, 2008
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. Perform in a Show!
A2. The Justice is hiring
A3. Apply to be Clerk of the Union Judiciary!
Stuff to Do...
B1. Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony!!!
B2. Stretch and Strength
B3. Latina Confessions!
B4. Public Debate III
B5. FREE concerts in SCC
B6. Ronit Matalon Meet The Author
B7. Student Global AIDS Campaign
B8. Learn Your Rights!
B9. FREE ICE CREAM (Brandeis Politics Dept. Ice Cream Social)
B10. Stretch and Strength
B11. First Ice Skating Trip of the Semester
B12. Adagio Dancer Placements For Basketball And Dancefest Dancer
B13. Lose the Shoes to Kick AIDS in Africa
B14. Fall Concert AFTERPARTY!
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A1. Perform in a Show!
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Do You Have Talent?
Interested in creating more awareness for your club? Does your club do
performances or skits? If you answered yes, then AHORA! is looking for
you!! Next month, we will be hosting the largest event in our Hispanic
Heritage Month celebration, The Main Event, and we are looking for
great performers to take part. If you or your club want to get involved
in dances or skits for our Main Event, email meres@brandeis.edu to get
more information.
Contact: Meredyth Gonzalez <meres -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. The Justice is hiring
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The Justice is looking to hire a distributor. The distributor works
about 3 hours a week, on Tuesday afternoons, delivering the newspapers
to various on-campus buildings as well as a few places on Moody St. in
Waltham. The distributor makes $10 per hour, and must have a car. We
will give you a parking pass that allows you to park nearly everywhere
on campus on Tuesdays and Wednesdays if you agree to do the job. Call
x63567 or email for more information.
Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Apply to be Clerk of the Union Judiciary!
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The Clerk of the UJ is responsible for much of the administrative work
for the court, especially once a case is submitted. It's a great way to
get involved in Student Union and see how everything works. This year we
are only accepting applications from those with sophomore status or
above.
If you wish to apply, send an email to uj@lists.brandeis.edu with the
following information: name, class year, major, why you are interested
in being the UJ Clerk, and any qualifications or relevant experience
you have.
Contact: Rachel G. Kagan <rgkagan -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony!!!
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September 15, 2008 - 06:00PM International Lounge- Usdan
HHM 08's kickoff celebration! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of
Hispanic Heritage Month! Come hear speaker Tio Louie talk about "What
it means to be Latino in the US"! Come out for a night of inspiration
and FREE FOOD!!
Contact: Meredyth Gonzalez <meres -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Stretch and Strength
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September 15, 2008 - 06:30PM Gosman - Club Sports Room
Come work on strengthening exercises, stretching, and dancing with
Adagio on 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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B3. Latina Confessions!
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September 16, 2008 - 06:00PM ICC Swig Lounge- East Quad
Come see "Latina Confessions" A film dealing with the questions:
What does it mean to be a Latina in the U.S. today? How does the
“Madonna/Whore Complex” impact Latina sexuality? When two competing
cultures engage in a tug of war, which side wins? In frank and
confessional monologues, Latinas defy stereotypes as they share
intimate secrets about family, culture and sex.
Following the film, there will be a brief discussion led by the
producer of the film Tio Louie. Snacks will be served!!
Co-Sponsored by AHORA! and Women's and Gender Studies
Contact: Meredyth Gonzalez <meres -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B4. Public Debate III
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September 16, 2008 - 08:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
Come join B.A.D.A.S.S. for our third public debate ever! We will debate
on whether or not we should drill in America to deal with rising oil
prices. B.A.D.A.S.S. members will give brief speeches and then invite
you to argue in favor or against this resolution.
If you have ever been to one of our public debates before, know that
this one will be best one so far! SO TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW ABOUT IT!
We will see you there...and please bring your opinions
FREE FOOD!!!!!
Contact: Carly M. Greenberg <carlymgr -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. FREE concerts in SCC
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September 23, 2008 - 10:00PM MultipurposeRoom, 2nd floor, SCC
WBRS Live-Music will continue the Fall 2008 semester with 2 FREE live
performances this week in the Shapiro Campus Center (follow the
music!).
Tues 9/23 10:00pm
Dear Havanah ("acoustic/rock/jamband")
www.myspace.com/dearhavanah
(featuring Adam Ciminello '10)
Fri 9/26 11:30am
Tall Heights ("acoustic/folk/pop")
www.myspace.com/tallheights
Listen live on 100.1 fm or on http://www.wbrs.org
Contact: Matthew J. Kessler <kess -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. Ronit Matalon Meet The Author
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September 24, 2008 - 05:00PM Lurias Upper Sherman
DEFIANCE. STRENGTH. SECRETS OF A DISTANT PAST.
WHERE CAN YOU GET YOUR FILL OF DRAMA ON A WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
AND FOOD TOO?
Come meet RONIT MATALON and hear her talk on Memory and
Autobiography.
** REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED !! The first 3 students to RSVP to
scis@brandeis.edu will be personally invited to a high class dining
experience with the author, faculty, and graduate students.
Contact: Gabriella P. Wertman <gwertman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. Student Global AIDS Campaign
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September 17, 2008 - 08:00PM Shapiro Campus Center-Room 314
Student Global Aids Campaign general meeting. All are welcome to attend!
Contact: Stephen Sukumaran <neh87 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. Learn Your Rights!
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September 15, 2008 - 07:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Room 203
The newly chartered club Advocates for Event-Education with Police
Instruction will have its first ever meeting. Everyone is welcome, and
we will discuss officer positions up for election.
Contact: Seth M. Shapiro <sshapiro -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. FREE ICE CREAM (Brandeis Politics Dept. Ice Cream Social)
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September 18, 2008 - 04:00PM Olin-Sang 203/204
Come enjoy FREE Lizzy's Ice Cream Sundaes, the company of Politics
faculty and students, and an all-around good time! This is a great
opportunity to learn more about the Politics program and get to know
plenty of new people-- all are welcome!
Contact: Ron Kendler <rkendler -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. Stretch and Strength
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September 11, 2008 - 06:30PM Gosman - Club Sports Room
Come work on strengthening exercises, stretching, and dancing with
Adagio on 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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B11. First Ice Skating Trip of the Semester
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September 18, 2008 - 09:15PM Watertown Ice Rink
The Ice Skating Club will be holding the first skating session of the
semester. We meet at Rabb steps at 9:15 on Thursdays. Transportation
and rentals are FREE. RSVP at
https://people.brandeis.edu/~skating/rsvp/
Contact: Jessica L. Steinberg <jessalyn -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B12. Adagio Dancer Placements For Basketball And Dancefest Dancer
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September 21, 2008 - 01:00PM Gosman - Club Sports Room
Want to be a part of this year's basketball dance or Adagio's fall show,
Dancefest, COME TO OUR DANCER PLACEMENTS! Every dancers who comes is
guaranteed to be in at least one number. We will have anything from hip
hop to modern to jazz SO COME OUT AND HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Contact: Anna Kharaz <kharaz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B13. Lose the Shoes to Kick AIDS in Africa
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September 27, 2008 - 04:00PM Chapels Field
Brandeis University will hold a "Lose the Shoes" 3v3 barefoot soccer
tournament. All of the proceeds will directly benefit Grassroot
Soccer's HIV/AIDS prevention program in Africa
(www.grassrootsoccer.org). Join us for food, soccer, and tons of
prizes from Puma and Hummel! The registration fee is $10 per person
and teams can consist of up to 5 players. The first 20 team captains
to register will receive a free t-shirt! Sign up at tables in Usdan or
email losetheshoes@brandeis.edu.
Since 2007, over 50 "Lose the Shoes" tournaments nationwide have
collectively raised $100,000 to support Grassroot Soccer. Brandeis
University held one of the first tournaments in January of 2007 and has
since made it a much anticipated yearly event. Even if you don't play
soccer, you can still get involved by volunteering or buying raffle
tickets to win t-shirts, balls, and a surprise gift package from Puma.
Contact: Brooke P. Rosenbauer <bprose -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B14. Fall Concert AFTERPARTY!
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September 20, 2008 - 10:30PM Levin Ballroom
Wanna keep the party going after NAS? Party continues at the official
AFTERPARTY! Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, and much, much more! by
our very own DJ EsQuire!!
Only 3$ at the door! BRANDEIS ID REQUIRED!
Sponsored by AHORA!
Contact: Meredyth Gonzalez <meres -AT- brandeis.edu>
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