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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for November 9, 2008
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
A2. Energy Challenge: Do It in the Dark 2008
A3. Wanna see facility changes around campus? Contact COWG committee
A4. Kiss Survey Coming Soon!
Stuff to Do...
B1. ThanksGIVING Candygrams
B2. Screening of "Talk to Her" (Hable con ella)
B3. Want to give suggestions or voice concerns about dining?
B4. RED ALERT: Crisis in Sderot
B5. TCFI and Top Score's Joint Performance
B6. The Future of Food
B7. "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland" Doc Screening
B8. Hebrew College Beit Midrash
B9. Energy Fair
B10. Manicure for a Cure
B11. Camp Darfur
B12. Brandeis Chapter of the League of Women Voters Meeting
B13. Formal Volunteer Committee Meeting
B14. Testrogen!
B15. Brandeis Swingers Big Band Dance
B16. Up The Octave's Fall Show!
B17. 20K: International Dance Party
B18. UNITE HERE Organizing Training and Workshop for Activists
B19. Kristallnact Commemoration
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A1. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
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Adnexus “Partnership to Help Advance Biologics” 11/11 10am Sherman
Ogilvy & Mather "How to start a career in advertising and
marketing"11/11 2pm Hiatt Career Center
Math for America Info Session 11/11 6pm Hiatt Career Center
Dr.s Without Borders Speaker 11/12 6pm Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Senior Sunday: Workshops and advice just for Seniors! 11/16 1pm
Schwartz
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. Energy Challenge: Do It in the Dark 2008
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Save energy in your residence hall during the Brandeis Energy Challenge.
You will help reduce pollution from electricity generation, reduce your
climate change impact, and earn prizes and respect for your residence
hall or quad. The competition will run for 2 weeks from Monday Nov. 10
to Nov. 23. The residence with the biggest percentage change in energy
use wins!
Learn more at
http://www.brandeis.edu/campussustainability/energy/challenge.html
Contact: Janna Cohen-Rosenthal <jannacr -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Wanna see facility changes around campus? Contact COWG committee
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Wanna see facility changes around campus?
Contact the Student Union COWG (Campus Operations Working Group)
committee. We meet directly with the administration to voice your
concerns and effect change!
How can you contact us?
- Place suggestions in the black and white COWG boxes located in
Usdan,
Shapiro and Sherman
- post on our Facebook group- "COWG BRANDEIS"
- You can also email us at: cow-g@lists.brandeis.edu.
Contact: Jenna P. Brofsky
<jbrofsky@brandeis.edu>
Contact: Jenna P. Brofsky <jbrofsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Kiss Survey Coming Soon!
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Look for a survey on "What is a Kiss?" soon. It will be conducted as
research for a final paper for SOC 169b- Issues in Sexuality. The
paper addresses the meaning of a kiss according to college students!
COMING SOON!
Contact: Elysha B. Greenberg <elysha11 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. ThanksGIVING Candygrams
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November 10, 2008 - 11:00AM Usdan
Everyone loves chocolate. Everyone loves mail. Let your friends enjoy
both while you help raise funds to bring electricity to Socma, Peru!
Candy grams are $2 in Usdan November 10-15. Brought to you by the
Phront (thephront@gmail.com).
Contact: Robin A. Lichtenstein <rlich -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Screening of "Talk to Her" (Hable con ella)
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November 10, 2008 - 07:30PM Golding Auditorium
The Hispanic UDRs are showing the Spanish film "Talk to Her" (Hable con
ella) Monday, November 10th at 7:30 in Golding Auditorium with an
introduction by Hispanic Studies Professor Fernando Rosenberg. Come
take a break from your studies with this exciting film by Academy Award
winning director Pedro Almodovar. Snacks will be provided!
Contact: Victoria Y. Cohen <vickico -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Want to give suggestions or voice concerns about dining?
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November 10, 2008 - 08:00PM Pearlman Lounge
Want to improve dining on campus? Let's talk different meal plans,
increased sustainability, larger variety, and more. Take part in
student efforts to make positive, meaningful
changes to Brandeis dining by attending an open forum.
Monday, Nov. 10th at 8pm in Pearlman Lounge (circular room opposite the
library)
Sponsored by the Coalition for Food Service Reform and the Student
Union Dining Services Committee.
Contact: Jenna P. Brofsky <jbrofsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B4. RED ALERT: Crisis in Sderot
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November 11, 2008 - 05:00PM Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Since 2001 over 2,300 quassam rockets have been fired at Sderot. BZA
(Brandeis Zionist Alliance) is bringing Sderot resident, Noam Buedein,
to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sderot and what it is like to live
there during these times of hardship...
Come hear Noam's story on Tuesday, Nov.11th-5:00 PM in Rapaporte
Treasure Hall (next to the library).
Contact: Rebecca L. Schlangel <rschlang -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. TCFI and Top Score's Joint Performance
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November 11, 2008 - 08:00PM Sherman Function Hall
Top Score and TCFI are teaming up once again for an evening of musical
performances. Too Cheap for Instruments is an all female, folk/folk-pop
a cappella group with a sense of humor. Top Score is a student run,
orchestral band. These Brandeis groups are proud to showcase their
talents in this annual event. Suggested donation of $2, all are
welcome.
Contact: Rebecca S. Sniderman <rsnider -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. The Future of Food
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November 11, 2008 - 10:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
Students for Environmental Action (SEA) Food Policy Group is showing the
movie "The Future of Food." The movie investigates the truth behind the
unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly
filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.
Contact: Rebecca M. Hine <rmhine -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland" Doc Screening
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November 12, 2008 - 07:00PM Shapiro Campus Center-Atrium
Join the Student Global AIDS Campaign for a screening of "Alicia in
Africa: Journey to the Motherland!"
"The documentary features international recording artist and KCA Global
Ambassador Alicia Keys on her epic journey to the motherland and KCA's
commitment to help improve the lives of African children and families
living with HIV and AIDS." -aliciainafrica.com
When: Wednesday, November 12th 7-9pm
Where: SCC Atrium
Free popcorn and snacks!!!
Suggested Donation $2.
All proceeds to benefit Keep a Child Alive (KCA).
Contact: Stephen Sukumaran <neh87 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. Hebrew College Beit Midrash
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November 12, 2008 - 08:00PM Beit Midrash- Shap dorm basement
Come learn from teachers from Hebrew College, a local non-denominational
rabbinical school, in this series about Judaism and the environment. The
first speaker will be Rabbi Allan Lehmann, the former Brandeis Chaplain.
He will be teaching a psalm about nature. The following sessions, on Nov
19 and 24, will be taught by Rabbi Jonah Steinberg PhD, and Rabbi Jane
Kanarek, respectively.
Dairy-free dessert will be served
Contact: Leora H. Perkins <lperkins -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. Energy Fair
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November 13, 2008 - 11:00AM Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
The Energy Fair is part of the Energy Challenge between residential
buildings on campus. The fair will also include office energy use
reduction and tips for off campus students. There will be tables with
various information pertaining to energy choices. Ride the Energy
producing bike! Eat free snacks and win prizes! Students- bring an old
energy hogging lightbulb and swap it for a free new energy saving CFL
lightbulb.
Contact your Eco-Rep to learn more about Saving Energy in Residence
Halls.
http://www.brandeis.edu/campussustainability/getinvolved/ecorepcontact.html
Contact: Janna Cohen-Rosenthal <jannacr -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. Manicure for a Cure
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November 20, 2008 - 11:00AM International Lounge, Usdan
Do you want to get pampered while helping a good cause?
We are bringing manicurists to International Lounge in Usdan to give
manicures all day! Manicures are available for $12, all proceeds will
be donated to breast cancer research and awareness. There were also be
guest lecturers teaching up breast cancer prevention and a survivor
sharing her story! Check out our website for more information or to
sign up for an appointment: http://tinyurl.com/manicureforacure
WhoCash is accepted! There are a limited number of slots so sign up for
an appointment today! Even if you can't get a manicure, you can buy a
gift bag for yourself of a friend- $3 with a manicure, $5 without a
manicure. All proceeds go to breast cancer research and support to
survivors.
Sponsored by the Brandeis Orthodox Organization (BOO)
Contact: Katie R. Schlussel <kschluss -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B11. Camp Darfur
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November 13, 2008 - 12:00PM Great Lawn
Camp Darfur
Come see a powerful exhibit on genocide in in the 20th century on the
Great Lawn on Thursday, November 13. There will be 5 tents, each
representing a different genocide of the 20th century with action tools
on how to make a difference in Darfur. There will be speakers and
performers in the afternoon.
Contact: Judith T. Simons <jtsimons -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B12. Brandeis Chapter of the League of Women Voters Meeting
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November 13, 2008 - 08:00PM Castle Commons
Come to a brainstorming meeting for the creation of a Brandeis chapter
of the League of Women Voters. The League of Women Voters, a
nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active
participation in government, works to increase understanding of major
public policy issues, and influences public policy through education
and advocacy. The president of the local Waltham chapter of the League
will be in attendance at this meeting. All are welcome to come and
participate in helping create this new club that will allow Brandeis
students to get involved with the local Waltham community through
politics and pertinent issues.
Contact: Rebecca S. Sniderman <rsnider -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B13. Formal Volunteer Committee Meeting
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November 13, 2008 - 08:00PM SCC- Student Leadership Office
ITS ABOUT THAT TIME!!!!!!!
Are you a Junior/Senior?
Do you want formal to be all about YOU? Do you want discounted
tickets?
You should definitely become a formal volunteer. It is a great
opportunity to give your input on music, gifts, decoration, and other
things related to formal. This is your chances to be involved in the
planning process for JR/SR formal 2009 making this formal best suitable
for your needs.
Contact: Yesenia A. Crespo <ycrespo -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B14. Testrogen!
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November 15, 2008 - 07:00PM Schwartz Auditorium
Come to a wonderful evening of a capella including performances by Too
Cheap for Instruments, Jewish Fella A capella, and special guest
performances by Brandeis University Juggling Society. There will be
food and CD's sold, and an entrance fee of $3.
Contact: Rebecca S. Sniderman <rsnider -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B15. Brandeis Swingers Big Band Dance
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November 15, 2008 - 07:30PM Sherman Function Hall
Come join the Brandeis Swingers for their Big Band Dance, featuring the
White Heat Swing Orchestra! Never swing danced before? Lessons begin at
7:30 with the dance following from 8 until midnight!
Contact: Alexandra M. Dainis <adainis -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B16. Up The Octave's Fall Show!
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November 15, 2008 - 07:00PM Golding Auditorium
Join the ladies of Up the Octave and their guest group Simple Harmonic
Motion for a night of food, fun, and AMAZING music!!
Tickets are $3 in advance, $5 at the door. We will be tabling all week
in Usdan from 11 AM to 2 PM selling tix.
We can't wait to see you there!
Contact: Ariella Newberger <ariellan -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B17. 20K: International Dance Party
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November 15, 2008 - 10:00PM Levin Ballroom
Positive Foundations and I-Club (the organizers of Pachanga) and teaming
up this coming Saturday the 15th for CLUB 20K: AN INTERNATIONAL DANCE
PARTY. From 10-2 in Levin Ballroom, we will be enjoying beats from all
over the world in an awesome club atmosphere. The $4 entrance fee will
go entirely to building a library in rural Nepal. Come have an awesome
night and support a great cause!
Contact: Lauren Ehrlich <laehrlich -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B18. UNITE HERE Organizing Training and Workshop for Activists
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November 16, 2008 - 03:00PM ICC Main Lounge
Interested in organizing? Want to learn a skill that you can use with
your activism at Brandeis and in the future? Come to an in-depth
training November 16th from 3-6! The Activist Resource Center (ARC)
has brought in experienced organizers from a progressive union in
Boston (including Brandeis graduates). This interactive workshop will
focus on the skill of agitation- motivating others to take action on an
issue. All clubs and organizations are welcome, even if you can only
come for a part of the time.
Contact: Kaitlin A. Schofield <kas -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B19. Kristallnact Commemoration
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November 9, 2008 - 04:30PM Levine-Ross (Upstairs Sherman)
Come hear child survivor Ralph Rehbock share his experiences escaping
the Holocaust in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of
Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass on Sunday, November 9 at 4:30
pm in Levine-Ross (Upstairs Sherman) - light refreshments will be
served.
Contact: Jillian A. Moss <goose29 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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