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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for November 16, 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. Get $25 for books! Fill out dining survey! Make dining change!
A3. Stanley's Got Talent: Come to the JBA Info Session!
A4. Energy Challenge: Do It in the Dark 2008 Week 2
A5. Global Brandeis: International Education Week
A6. Travel often to and from New York? Voice your opinion!
A7. HTG seeking audience members to act as onstage jury for "Inherit t
A8. Grants for The Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts
A9. Win tickets to see Sondre Lerche, Mercury Rev, and Daniel Lanois!
Stuff to Do...
B1. Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale!
B2. Yousef Bashir, bringing you a Palestinian story of Hope
B3. Vagina Monologues Auditions
B4. Stretch and Strength
B5. Hunger Banquet
B6. Have an opinion about Moody St?
B7. BrandDigital! e-Branding in the 21st Century
B8. Israeli Movie Night: HaKochavim Shel Shlomi
B9. Master of Arts in Teaching - Information Session
B10. Gastronomical Society Cheese Tasting
B11. LEARN YOUR RIGHTS: Search & Seizure On and Off Campus Worksh
B12. Manicure for a Cure
B13. Stretch and Strength
B14. MELA 2008-Retracing our Roots
B15. Russian Red Ball!
B16. Evening of Giving!!!
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A1. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
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Boston Law School Forum
Monday, November 17th 7-8pm
Lauria Rooms, Sherman
Come meet 1:1 with admissions officers from: Boston College, Boston
University, New England School of Law, Northeastern, and Sullfolk
University. Have all your law school questions answered!
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. Get $25 for books! Fill out dining survey! Make dining change!
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Want to help change dining?
Want to earn $25 for books?
In order to best advocate for students, the Student Union Dining
Committee is offering a prize of a $25 Barnes & Nobles gift certificate
to one random person that spends 3 minutes filling out this dining
survey about:
- Einstein's Hours
- WhoCash
Here's the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=TenD2iCHB2uxbt2pXxkM1Q_3d_3d
Contact: Justin J. Sulsky <jsulsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Stanley's Got Talent: Come to the JBA Info Session!
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Junior Brandeis Achievers is a new Waltham Group Program that will start
next semester. Volunteers will work with students from the Stanley
Elementary School in various after school programs, including the
creation of a musical, a science experiments clubs, an origami club,
and legomania. This program will run every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:30
pm at the Stanley School for eight weeks from February 4th to April
1st. If you are interested in volunteering please come to the
information session on Thursday, November 20th from 7:00 to 7:30 pm in
Room 313 in the SCC.
Low time commitment, huge impact on a kid's life!
Contact: Heather B. Bernstein <hbb90 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Energy Challenge: Do It in the Dark 2008 Week 2
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Week 2 of the Energy Challenge: Do It in the Dark 2008 has now begun.
The results of the first week of the Energy Challenge- will be posted
online by Tuesday. See how your building/quad is doing! Win free
pizza/ice cream for your quad. Learn how you can save energy at
www.brandeis.edu/energy.
Contact: Janna Cohen-Rosenthal <jannacr -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. Global Brandeis: International Education Week
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Join the Brandeis community during the week of Nov. 17 - 21, 2008 for
"International Education Week," a U.S. Department of Education- and
State-sponsored celebration of global awareness, exchange, and
learning. Brandeis will be hosting a series of events on campus as well
as featuring profiles of innovative international programs.
Make sure you check out the Brandeis IE Week website for the complete
schedule and all the exciting details!
http://www.brandeis.edu/globalbrandeis/ieweek.html
Contact: Jennifer S. Lin <jslin -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. Travel often to and from New York? Voice your opinion!
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Help out two of your fellow Brandeis students with a research project
for an economics class. If you only have a few minutes, just email
akaufman@brandeis.edu and fill out one of our surveys on your
experience with transportation between Boston and New York. If you
have more time, we would love to meet with you for an informal
interview to discuss the New York-Boston bus market.
Contact: Anna Kaufman <akaufman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A7. HTG seeking audience members to act as onstage jury for "Inherit t
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On November 20 (8pm), 22 (8pm), and 23 (2 pm and 8pm), Hillel Theater
Group is putting on its fall show, "Inherit the Wind," which tells a
story based on the Scopes Monkey Trial that pit creationism against
evolution. A lot of the play takes place inside a courtroom and
requires a 12 man jury. While there are some actors on the jury who
have lines, most of them sit there and observe what is going on. We are
asking for any men coming to see "Inherit the Wind," to sit on the jury
and see the show from a truly unique perspective. All we ask is that
you attend a dress rehearsal on November 19 (Time TBD) to get a feel
for the show and then one of four performances that weekend (times
listed above). Tickets for "Inherit the Wind" normally cost $3, but for
these jurors, admission would be free.
Contact: Carrie Richman <cmrich05 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A8. Grants for The Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts
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The Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts invites students,
faculty and staff from all departments to participate in a celebration
of creativity on April 22 - April 26, 2009. We are looking for
innovative projects from a variety of fields so if you have an
interesting idea floating in your mind, consider applying for our grant
by December 3, 2008 and make it into a reality! For more information on
our grant see application guidelines at
http://www.brandeis.edu/arts/festival/participants/GrantGuidelines.html
Dare to create!
(A grant is not necessary to participate in the Festival. A separate
application for non-grant funded projects will be available soon.) For
more details go to www.brandeis.edu/arts/festival
Contact: Anat Ben Nun <anatb -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A9. Win tickets to see Sondre Lerche, Mercury Rev, and Daniel Lanois!
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WBRS is giving away a pair of tickets to see Sondre Lerche on Sat.
11-22, the Mercury Rev on Fri. 12-5 (both at the Paradise) as well as
Daniel Lanois at Berklee on Sun. 11-16. Call in to x65277 to get your
name on the list for the drawing!
Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale!
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November 17, 2008 - 12:00PM Usdan and Sherman
Stop by to pre-order next week!
Monday-Wednesday: Usdan 12-2pm and Sherman 5:30-7:30pm.
$6 each for both plain and raisin challah. Pay when you pick up on
Friday in Lower Usdan between 11am and 1:30pm.
Proceeds go to Magen David, the Israeli Emergency Ambulance
organization.
Contact: Alissa C. Thomas <athomas -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Yousef Bashir, bringing you a Palestinian story of Hope
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November 17, 2008 - 05:30PM SCC Multipurpose Room
Yousef Bashir was born in Gaza and has experienced the unimaginable, he
will be bringing to Brandeis his stories of struggle with the Israeli
occupation and hopes for a better future and co-existence in the
region.
Yousef is a "Seeds of Peace" peace activist and now studies in Suffolk
University.
Brandeis Students for Justice in Palestine will be featuring his unique
story of a unique peace advocacy.
Contact: Lisa Hanania <lisa789 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Vagina Monologues Auditions
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November 17, 2008 - 06:00PM Sherman Function Hall and Luria
Monday, November 17th from 6-10pm in Sherman Function Hall
And
Tuesday, November 18th, from 6-10pm in Luria (Around the corner from
Sherman Function Hall)
Sign up for a 10 minute spot on the sheet outside of Shapiro Campus
Center Theater (the sign up sheet will be posted on Sunday, 11/9) or
just show up!
Monologues will be available at the auditions, so get to your time slot
a few minutes early to prepare! NO PRIOR ACTING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Contact: Victoria Y. Cohen <vickico -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B4. Stretch and Strength
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November 17, 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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B5. Hunger Banquet
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November 17, 2008 - 07:00PM Shapiro Lounge
Will you be first, second, or third world?
Join Mitzvah Corps for an interactive simulation led by Cindy Spungin!
Food is kosher, come hungry!
Part of Hillel's Hunger and Homelessness Week.
Contact: Brette C. Williams <bwillms -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. Have an opinion about Moody St?
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November 18, 2008 - 03:00PM Bentley U, Marketing Tech Center
Then participate in a focus group or fill out a survey.
A group from Bentley University is conducting a Moody St research
project, and we need some Brandeis students for our focus group.
Discussions will be about what students like on Moody St, why they do
or don’t go, and what they would change about stores, appearance, etc.
The focus group is meeting from 3-4:30 PM on Tuesday November 18 in the
Center for Marketing Technology at Bentley University. We are looking
for 3-4 students of various ages. Rides can be arranged if needed.
Please contact Melody Shekari at Shekari_melo@bentley.edu as soon as
possible.
*if you can’t make the focus group, we have a short online survey you
could fill out at http://www.moodystreetresearch.org/
Contact: Jacob A. Laband <jlaband -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. BrandDigital! e-Branding in the 21st Century
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November 18, 2008 - 07:00PM Golding Auditorium
Speaking Engagement with Managing Director at Landor Associates and
Best-Selling Author, Allen Adamson:
Allen Adamson is coming to speak at Brandeis! Adamson is the managing
editor at Landor Associates, and is responsible for organizing branding
efforts with major companies such as Pepsi, Verizon, and GE. (Landor
Associates is one of the world's leading strategic brand consulting and
design firms.) He's been on MSNBC, FOX Business, and the Today Show, and
has just published a new book entitled BrandDigital, a guide to
implementing online technology to brand products in the accelerating
digital marketplace. Aside from his campus tour at the moment, he
usually lectures at NYU Business School and Yale...Basically, he's kind
of a big deal!
During a captivating presentation, Adamson will put into context the
role that Google, social networking, blogs, YouTube and other digital
dynamics play in the branding equation and will provide numerous cases
of how these venues should and can be used to create brand advocacy
among consumers. (He will be selling/signing his book afterward.)
The event is cosponsored by Brandeis Advertising & Marketing Club
(BAM!), Business Club, and IBS International Marketing Club.
Contact: Aaron B. Sagotsky <asagot -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. Israeli Movie Night: HaKochavim Shel Shlomi
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November 18, 2008 - 08:30PM ICC TV Lounge (in East Quad)
Join Students United for Israel as we screen the 2003 Israeli film
HaKochavim Shel Shlomi (Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi) on Tuesday, November
18th at 8:30 pm in the ICC Lounge in East Quad. The second [or third]
in a series of monthly Israeli movies, this features Oshri Cohen as
Shlomi, a sixteen-year-old who shoulders the burden of his
dysfunctional family while trying to achieve his own interests. The
movie is in Hebrew with English subtitles, and there will be free
popcorn.
Contact: Gideon E Klionsky <klionsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. Master of Arts in Teaching - Information Session
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November 19, 2008 - 06:00PM Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex
The Brandeis M.A.T. Program prepares you to teach in public elementary
or Jewish day schools, or in a secondary school science, history,
English, or Bible (Tanakh) classroom. Four semesters--two summers and
an academic year classroom internship--lead to an M.A.T. degree and a
teaching license. Generous scholarship support is available. Attend an
information session, meet faculty, ask questions. Information at
www.brandeis.edu. Visit www.brandeis.edu/programs/mat for additional
information or contact: mat@brandeis.edu 781-736-2022.
Contact: Ralph Martinez <mat -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. Gastronomical Society Cheese Tasting
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November 19, 2008 - 07:00PM Shapiro Dorm Lounge
Do you love cheese?
Join your fellow gastronomes and bite into some Brie, feast on some
Feta, and munch on some Muenster.
Satisfy your curiosity as well as your appetite.
The next meeting of the Gastronomical Society will be this Wednesday,
November 19th in the Shapiro Dorm Lounge, 7pm sharp. This week we will
treat our taste buds to a sampling of delicious international cheeses.
Contact: Lauren A. Reibstein <lreib -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B11. LEARN YOUR RIGHTS: Search & Seizure On and Off Campus Worksh
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November 19, 2008 - 07:00PM Levine-Ross (upper Sherman)
There will be a workshop led by experts and researchers on students'
rights regarding search and seizure for both on-campus dorms and
off-campus housing. Representatives from Student Life, Residence Life,
Public Safety, the Waltham Police, the Social Justice Committee, the
Office of Student Rights' Advocacy, and The Advocates will discuss
their roles and knowledge in regards to search and seizure. Q&A
sessions will follow, and handouts will be provided.
Contact: Seth M. Shapiro <sshapiro -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B12. 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:
http://tinyurl.com/manicureforacure
WhoCash is accepted! Even if you didn't get an appointment, please stop
by- we may take walk-ins. Also, 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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B13. Stretch and Strength
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November 20, 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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B14. MELA 2008-Retracing our Roots
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November 22, 2008 - 06:00PM Levin Ballroom
MELA, one of the largest cultural shows on campus, is coordinated by the
South Asian Students Association (SASA) annually. It provides a platform
for Brandeis students to display the rich and diverse cultures of the
South Asian subcontinent through various acts such as traditional
dances, music, spoken word, slideshows and skits.
This year, the theme for the show is “Retracing Our Roots”. We will
take the audience through the progression of the South Asian culture
from “back in the days”, what binds the region together today, to where
do we see ourselves in the future.
For the first time, we are proud to partner with the NGO AID Boston,
which is currently working towards improving flood relief in India.
Through Mela we will raise funds that will support projects in the area
and we would love your support!
Show to be followed by authentic South Asian dinner in Lower Usdan from
8-9 PM and after party in the Shapiro Atrium from 10 PM-2 AM.
Entry : Ticket (Ticket Sales will be held one week prior to the event)
Tickets Include: Authentic South Asian Dinner (8-9pm) – Lower Usdan
Afterparty (10pm- 2am) - Shapiro Campus Center
Contact: Hannah N. Janoowalla <hannahnj -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B15. Russian Red Ball!
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November 22, 2008 - 09:00PM Feldberg Lounge, Sherman
Celebrate the Revolution with a night of dancing, dessert, and Brandeis
Russian Club!
Red Semi-Formal Attire Required.
Contact: Julia Rabkin <jrabkin -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B16. Evening of Giving!!!
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November 23, 2008 - 07:00PM Burlington Mall
It's already time for the anticipated annual Evening of Giving where you
can do some shopping and some good!!!
*For ONLY a $10 ticket, get access to an exclusive evening at the
Burlington Mall of after-hours shopping, entertainment, discounts, and
raffles, all open ONLY to ticket-holders.
**Transportation to and from the mall is also covered by your ticket!
*Where is your $10 going? $7 is given to Habitat for Humanity, and the
other $3 is donated to the Simon Youth Foundation (a non-profit that
fosters educational and career development for at-risk youth).
*How do I get a ticket? 11/12- 11/21 from 11 AM - 2 PM in Usdan or from
9 AM - 5 PM in the Student Life office in Shapiro Campus Center (room
201)
*Sponsored by the Waltham Group/ Brandeis Chapter of Habitat for
Humanity
Contact: Faith L. Brigham <fbrigham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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