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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for November 2, 2008
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. Student Events presents Louis Louis 2008
A2. Diversity Survey
A3. Catch the Spirit! Superfan T-shirts on Sale
A4. Win tickets to see Mercury Rev and Sondre Lerche!
A5. Tunnlvision LIVE on the Joint
A6. BET wants YOUR student-written one-act plays!
Stuff to Do...
B1. Teach For America: Preparing a Stellar Application
B2. Master's Program Info. Session
B3. Stretch and Strength
B4. DFA Coffeehouse
B5. Vote in Waltham this Election Day!
B6. David Newman "Thirty Years of the Settlement Movement"
B7. 2008 President Election Results Screening!
B8. Internships in Econ, Business, and Finance
B9. National Collegiate Volunteers' Weekly Meeting
B10. Manicure for a Cure
B11. Resumania
B12. Tufts Fletcher School of Diplomacy Info Session
B13. Poetry Event
B14. SunDeis Info Session
B15. Northeastern MS/MBA Program
B16. Careers in Law Panel
B17. Dancefest!
B18. The Love Talker
B19. Volunteer Vacation's Dodge Ball Extravaganza
B20. Darfur Stoves BBQ
B21. Spring Show dancer placements
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A1. Student Events presents Louis Louis 2008
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Wednesday November 5
Ready for Take- Off
Usdan Kick- Off
All Day
On your way to class, stop by and grab a cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee,
Toblerone chocolates and other free give aways!
“Democracy in Dakar” Senegalese Hip Hop Documentary and Performance
Levin Ballroom
8 PM
Come watch the inspirational documentary “Democracy in Dakar”. Listen
to the performers discuss their lives in Senegal, hosted by Professor
Wayne Marshall. After, enjoy a performance by three acclaimed
Senegalese rappers!
Euro Pass: Munchie Mobile
Student Events car will come to your Quad!
9:30 PM- 11:30 PM
Hungry? No problem! We come to you! Just listen for us, come outside
and grab free food!
Thursday November 6
Thirsty Thursday Goes South of the Border
The Stein
3:30 PM- 5:00 PM
Join us for a special Thirsty Thursday as we celebrate our Southern
neighbors!
Free nachos, wings, jalapeño poppers and more! Open to all ages.
Free soda, Free beer, 21+ ID required
Shmor-gas-bord: An International Feast
Sherman Function Hall
5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
Enjoy Waltham’s finest international cuisine. Dinner will be
accompanied by local guitarist Jose Allende.
Bailamos! Let’s Dance: Adagio Dance Show
Levin Ballroom
8 PM
Celebrate Brandeis’ premier dance ensemble, Adagio. Adagio’s Fall
Dance Show is a must see!
Jet Set to Legend’s Bar
Legends Bar
249 Lexington Street, Waltham
10 PM – 1 AM
Take an outing off campus to one of Waltham’s favorite spots, Legend’s
Bar! Participate in Legend’s Karaoke contest. Buses will run from T
lot, stop at the corner of South/ Dartmouth St. and then to Legend’s.
Last bus leaves the bar at 1 AM.
Friday November 7
Go Global Chic: International Fashion Show
4 PM
Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
High fashion and tradition collide on Brandeis’s runway. Relax and
take in the beauty, while sipping on sparkling cider!
Quest for the Best: Battle of the Bands
Levin Ballroom
8 PM
Come listen to seven Brandeis student bands duke it out! Enjoy live
music and cast your vote!
Saturday November 8
Bonjour! It’s Time for Breakfast
Free Breakfast
Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
11 AM- 2 PM
Wake up and stroll over to Shapiro Campus Center for a free
French-style breakfast.
Trip to Cannes: International Films
Chums Coffee House
2 PM
Spend your afternoon lounging in Chums, sipping on Chai Tea Lattes.
For your viewing pleasure, we will be screening The Good The Bad The
Ugly and The Red Balloon.
Passport to India Dance
Sherman Function Hall
10:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Dance all night to the rhythms and beats of DJ SLY!
Sunday November 9
Euro Trash
Recycled Percussion
Levin Ballroom
4 PM
Come rock out to Recycled Percussion! JUNK ROCK...powerful industrial
drumming backed by metal grinding guitar and hip-hop/funk DJ Pharaoh.
Unlike anything you have ever heard... prepare to be ROCKED!
Contact: Mollie A. Warshaw <mwarshaw -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. Diversity Survey
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If you haven't had a chance to fill out the diversity survey, there's
still time. Fill it out by this Friday.
The survey should take about ten minutes:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Yb3jf_2fCGqqLxxAGUj2ZN0Q_3d_3d
Contact: Kaamila Mohamed <divsurv -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Catch the Spirit! Superfan T-shirts on Sale
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Brandeis Superfans! Get ready for the season with this year's shirts
personalized with name and number. The Brandeis Cheerleaders will be
tabling in Upper Usdan Monday through Friday from 12-3, and Monday and
Friday from 3-5 in Shapiro Atrium. Bake sale items will also be
available on Monday and Friday.
Contact: June Tsang <jtsang1 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Win tickets to see Mercury Rev and Sondre Lerche!
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WBRS has two pairs of tickets each to see Sondre Lerche on Sat. Nov 22
and Mercury Rev on Friday Dec. 5, both at the Paradise Rock Club in
Boston! Call x65277 to sign up for the raffle to win tickets to the
concerts. Listen to WBRS live on 100.1 FM or at wbrs.org.
Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. Tunnlvision LIVE on the Joint
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Come see alternative/experimental band Tunnlvision, described as "2 guys
and a girl w/ the biggest sound in the world." Live on WBRS' live music
series, the Joint, which takes place every Tuesday night in Shapiro
Campus Center.
Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. BET wants YOUR student-written one-act plays!
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Hello, budding playwrights!
Brandeis Ensemble Theatre (BET) is now accepting submissions for our
annual one-act festival, Quickies! Quickies will be held on Sunday,
December 7, 2008.
One-acts should be 5 - 12 pages long, running approximately 10 - 15
minutes in length. The deadline to submit a one-act is November 14,
2008. E-mail submissions to BOTH Becca Freifeld (rfreif88@brandeis.edu)
and Cassie Seinuk (cseinuk@brandeis.edu)
Contact: Rebecca H. Freifeld <rfreif88 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Teach For America: Preparing a Stellar Application
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November 3, 2008 - 06:00PM Hiatt Career Center, Usdan
Learn how to prepare an effective application and how to interview
effectively for the Teach For America program. This session will be
hosted by the Director of the Hiatt Career Center, Joe Du Pont, who
served as the Vice President of career services for 5 years at Teach
For America.
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Master's Program Info. Session
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November 3, 2008 - 05:00PM Rose Art Museum
Learn about 2 Brandeis Masters':Global Studies & Cultural Production
Contact: Laurie Nichols <lnichols -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Stretch and Strength
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November 3, 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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B4. DFA Coffeehouse
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November 3, 2008 - 09:00PM Chums
Working hard all year for Obama? Chillax with us the night before the
election.
Never volunteered for the campaign in your life? Monday night is your
last chance to seize part of history.
Democracy for America is having a coffeehouse this Monday, the night
before the election.
We'll be doing some light phonebanking before featuring a bunch of
performances.
Contact: Sahar Massachi <sahar -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. Vote in Waltham this Election Day!
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November 4, 2008 - 10:00AM Banks Elementary School
To help those registered at Brandeis to vote in person, the Union is now
partnering with Brandeis Public Safety to provide Branvan shuttles to
the Waltham polling station on Tuesday, November 4. This shuttle will
leave from Shapiro Campus Center (look for the balloons!) and go to the
Banks elementary school at 10am, noon, 2pm, and 4pm.
Contact: Jessica S. Blumberg <jblumbi -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. David Newman "Thirty Years of the Settlement Movement"
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November 4, 2008 - 05:00PM Lown 203
David Newman
Ben Gurion University, Israel
“Thirty Years of the Settlement Movement:Gush Emunim”
David Newman is professor of political geography in the Department of
Politics and Government at Ben Gurion University in Israel. He edits
the international journal Geopolitics, and has published widely on
territorial dimensions of the Israel-Palestine conflict.. Since the
late 1980s, Newman has been involved in peace related activities and in
a variety of Track II discussions and negotiations. For more
information call 781-736-2152
Contact: Gabriella P. Wertman <scis -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. 2008 President Election Results Screening!
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November 4, 2008 - 08:30PM Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
Come watch a screening of the 2008 President Election Results on a big
screen in Shapiro Atrium! Jamie Ansorge from the Student Union and
Jeremy Gottlieb from the Brandeis Republicans will be giving opening
speeches. Complete with giveaways and free food!
Contact: Beth B. Katz <bkatz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. Internships in Econ, Business, and Finance
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November 5, 2008 - 05:30PM Lemberg 54
A joint session by the Economics and Business departments and the Hiatt
Career Center, this workshop will give you ideas on how to find an
internship in this career field. It will also feature a panel of
student interns.
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. National Collegiate Volunteers' Weekly Meeting
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November 5, 2008 - 08:00PM Shapiro Campus Center TV Lounge
We'll be talking about a new health care database that we are planning
to launch this summer. The aim of this database is to provide
user-friendly information about affordable health care being offered to
the uninsured and the less fortunate who live in New Orleans, Louisiana.
New volunteers are welcome!
Contact: Noah W. Kaplan <nwkaplan -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. Manicure for a Cure
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November 20, 2008 - 11:30AM International Lounge, Usdan
Feeling like you need pampering?
On Thursday, November 20th, we are bringing manicurists to campus to
give manicures all day! Manicures are available for $12, all proceeds
will be donated to breast cancer research and awareness.
For more information or to sign up for an appointment check out our
website: http://tinyurl.com/manicureforacure
There are a limited number of slots so sign up for an appointment
today!
Contact: Katie R. Schlussel <kschluss -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B11. Resumania
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November 6, 2008 - 12:00PM Usdan Lobby
Resumania is one of the Hiatt Career Center's most popular events. Stop
by to have your resume and cover letter reviewed in preparation for a
variety of opportunities in the Fall such as:
- CIC January Career Fairs (Boston, LA, D.C., Chicago, NYC)
- Hiatt's Alumni Shadowing Program
- Applications to Graduate School
- Applications to Full-time jobs and internships
- Fall professional conferences/conventions
- Information sessions & Interview schedules
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B12. Tufts Fletcher School of Diplomacy Info Session
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November 6, 2008 - 03:30PM Hiatt Career Center, Usdan
A representative from the Fletcher School will discuss academic
programs, admission requirements, financial aid and career
opportunities for students with graduate degrees in international
affairs.
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B13. Poetry Event
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November 6, 2008 - 04:00PM ICC
Come to the POETRY EVENT this Thursday from 4-5 pm at the ICC!!!!
Listen to poetry your favorite professors have either written or find
personally inspiring! Share some of your own work or pieces you find
striking!
Come. Engage. Eat.
FREE FOOD
Contact: Yael Zbolon <yzbolon -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B14. SunDeis Info Session
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November 6, 2008 - 06:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Rm 313
Find out how you can be involved in the 2009 SunDeis Film Festival!
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B15. Northeastern MS/MBA Program
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November 6, 2008 - 06:00PM Lauria 1
A Brandeis alumnus now at PriceWaterhouse will present information on
his path from Brandeis to Northeastern University's Accounting and MBA
program to his current employer. Food will be served, so please RSVP.
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B16. Careers in Law Panel
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November 6, 2008 - 06:00PM Levin-Ross
Many students are interested in law but are not familiar with many areas
of practice. Come learn some of the many aspects of business and public
interest law and hear how experienced professionals made their
journeys.
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B17. Dancefest!
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November 6, 2008 - 08:00PM Levin Ballroom
DANCEFEST 2008 is bigger and better than ever this year, featuring guest
performances from some of the best HIP HOP, JAZZ, and FUSION groups in
the area, including, BC SYNERGY, MIT RIDONKULOUS, BENTLEY CRAZE, AND
MORE!!!!
Come and see your friends shake their stuff all night long for free!
Adagio, Step Team, Byachad, HOT, Bellydance Ensemble, and HIPnosis will
all be in on the action!
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6TH AT 8 PM, DOORS OPEN AT 7:30. FREE WITH A BRANDEIS
ID!!!
For non-Brandeis students, email packardd@brandeis.edu for tickets: $3
before, $5 at the door! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!
Co-sponsored by Student Events as part of Louis Louis Week 2008
Contact: Anna Kharaz <kharaz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B18. The Love Talker
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November 7, 2008 - 08:00PM Golding 101
The Free Play Theatre Collective presents...
The Love Talker
WRITTEN BY DEBORAH PRYOR
DIRECTED BY ZOHAR FULLER
The Love Talker by Deborah Pryor is a gripping mystical examination of
a young girl’s coming of age, and her introduction to the frightening
but enticing world of male sexuality. It focuses on two innocent
sisters, who are isolated in the dark and mysterious woods of Clinch
Mountain, Virginia on the longest day of the year, waging a private war
over the seductions of a sensual, all-powerful entity The Love Talker
and his wild-child succubus, both determined to tempt the girls into
earthy awakenings, madness and ultimate betrayal.
Free admission
Reservations preferred at belkin@brandeis.edu
SHOW TIMES:
Friday , Nov 7: 8 PM
Saturday , Nov 8 : 3 PM, 8 PM
Sunday , Nov 9 : 3 PM
Friday , Nov 14 MIDNIGHT
Saturday , Nov 15 : 3 PM, 8 PM
Sunday , Nov 16 : 3 PM
Contact: Zohar H. Fuller <zfuller -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B19. Volunteer Vacation's Dodge Ball Extravaganza
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November 8, 2008 - 01:00PM Chapel's Field
Have you ever wanted to be part of a massive Dodge Ball game? Well now
you can show your skills and help support Volunteer Vacations. It's
going to be awesome, so bring your friends and get ready to take the
other side down.
There will be a fabulous prize for the last one standing.
*$3 entry donation
RAIN OR SHINE!
Contact: Tiffany L. Roberts <troberts -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B20. Darfur Stoves BBQ
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November 2, 2008 - 01:00PM Great Lawn
STAND will be hosting a BBQ on the Great Lawn this Sunday, Nov 2 from
1-3PM. All proceeds will go to Darfur Stoves, an organization that puts
energy-efficient stoves in refugee camps so that women don't have to
leave the camps to gather firewood, making them vulnerable to rape.
There will be kosher, non-kosher, and vegetarian options available. $5
suggested donation and make sure to bring your parents! Questions?
Judith Simons, jtsimons@brandeis.edu
Contact: Judith T. Simons <jtsimons -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B21. Spring Show dancer placements
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November 9, 2008 - 04:00PM Gosman - main courts
Are you interested in being in Adagio's biggest concert of the year?!
Come to dancer placements and show us what you're interested in! This
is open to dancers of all levels and every dancer who comes to the
placements will be in AT LEAST one dance! Whether you have been
dancing for years or you've never even considered dancing ... this is
the opportunity for you!
Come to the main courts in Gosman this Sunday from 4-7 and learn some
dance choreography!
Please note that being in the Spring Show will require weekly
rehearsals (at least one hour a week).
Contact: Anna Kharaz <adagio -AT- brandeis.edu>
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