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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for November 30, 2008
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. World AIDS Week 2008
A2. Brandeis Counseling and Rape Crisis Hotline, Spring Training Appl.
A3. Coalition for Change
A4. Virginity Survey!
A5. GoCrossCampus Tournament
A6. Dining Survey--kinks Are Fixed--do It If You Haven't!!
Stuff to Do...
B1. Candle Vigil held in Remembrance of the Mumbai Bombings
B2. Stretch and Strength
B3. Waltham Group Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive
B4. What In The World Is Community Engaged Learning???
B5. Active Minds is back in Action!
B6. "SLICE N DEIS" Episode 5 Screening
B7. Stretch and Strength
B8. Spoken-Heard: Crowning the Illest Collegiate Poet
B9. Israel Shabbat: What's New(s)?
B10. LAST Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale of the Semester!
B11. Flight Club
B12. NYers: Come Decorate a Cake and Take a Study Break
B13. Open Hip Hop Dance Class
B14. Voices of Praise gospel choir Winter Concert
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A1. World AIDS Week 2008
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Did you know that every day, 8,500 people die of AIDS? This week, join
the fight against HIV/AIDS. All proceeds from the week go to the Samoei
Community Organization for Orphans and Vulnerable Children which helps
AIDS orphans in Kenya. Brought to you by the Student Global AIDS
Campaign.
*Monday, December 1*
World AIDS Day!
Ribbon on Rabb - Rabb Steps, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Free goodies on the Rabb steps!
“Beat the Drum” - Shapiro Campus Center, 6:00pm
Screening of “Beat the Drum”, a film featuring the effects of AIDS in
Africa.
*Tuesday, December 2*
Activism in the Atrium - Shapiro Campus Center, 1:20pm - 5:00pm
Learn about Humanitarian Notes, an organization that spreads AIDS
education in Africa via music. Also, make a political statement by
signing a giant AIDS ribbon.
*Wednesday, December 3*
AIDS Vigil - Usdan Peace Circle, 4:00pm
Stop by and Light a candle to commemorate the lives lost due to AIDS.
*Thursday, December 4*
Fundraising for Samoei Community Organization for Orphans and
Vulnerable Children - Lower Usdan, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Donate to benefit AIDS orphans in Kenya, where 1 million children have
been orphaned due to AIDS. Also, buy an SGAC t-shirt!
*Friday, December 5*
Free HIV Testing - Intercultural Center Lounge, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Boston Medical Center provides on-campus free, confidential, rapid
(finger prick) HIV testing. To make an appointment in advance email
hivtesting@brandeis.edu, walk-ins also available. Testing and results
will take about 30 minutes. Eat free pizza & watch movies while you
wait!
Contact: Lauren A. Maramara <lmara2 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. Brandeis Counseling and Rape Crisis Hotline, Spring Training Appl.
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The Brandeis Counseling and Rape Crisis Hotline (x6TALK) is a
student-run organization that seeks to serve Brandeis students in their
times of greatest need. We are currently accepting applications for our
Spring 2009 training class.
The training class will take place over the first three weeks of the
Spring 2009 semester. It is a very large time commitment, but it is
invaluable in knowledge and life skills. This application is for
acceptance into the training class, not the hotline itself. We take our
anonymity and confidentiality quite seriously, and request that you not
tell anyone of your application to start this process. To apply to the
training class, please answer the questions below, and include your
name, year, mailbox number, phone number, and e-mail address. Please
submit the application to Brandeis6Talk@gmail.com on or before
Wednesday, December 3. Someone will be in contact with you within a few
days to schedule an interview.
Why do you want to work for the BCRCH?
What are your personal strengths and weaknesses that could aid or
hinder crisis work?
What role do you think the Hotline should play in the Brandeis
community?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
On what day of the week and time (between December 4 and December 9)
would you be available for an interview?
Thank you for your consideration and time.
The Brandeis Counseling and Rape Crisis Hotline
Contact: Alwina Bennett <alwina -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Coalition for Change
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Coalition for Change – Working for justice for Earth and its people
A collaboration between Student Peace Alliance, Students for
Environmental Action, and Positive Foundations to make issues of
violence, the environment, and poverty a priority for President-elect
Barack Obama’s administration
Take Action Here:
http://www.brandeiscfc.blogspot.com
Contact: Ilana A. Silverstein <isilver -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Virginity Survey!
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Please take this survey to help with my research for the final paper in
Soc 169b- Issues in Sexuality. I am studying what virginity means to
women on the Brandeis University campus and their collective thoughts
about virginity.
This survey is completely anonymous!
**REMINDER** I am only studying women.
Thank you!
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB228JYRYBJYT
Contact: Ellary C. Cohen <ellaryc -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. GoCrossCampus Tournament
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Brandeis is currently battling in the UAA championship of GoCrossCampus,
an exhilarating online conquest game that is a cross between intramural
sports and strategy games (similar to Risk). But our team needs more
players! Past championships in the Ivy League and ACC were covered by
the NY Times, and now hundreds of students, alumni, and faculty from
each of our rival schools are starting to battle it out online.
Join our growing force at <http://uaa.gocrosscampus.com>, and help us
march to glory against the UAA. Be sure to use your school email or
you won't be able to play.
Contact: Andrew Franks <afrank -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. Dining Survey--kinks Are Fixed--do It If You Haven't!!
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If you haven't already, please fill out this short dining survey. You
can win $25 for books!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=TenD2iCHB2uxbt2pXxkM1Q_3d_3d
Contact: Justin J. Sulsky <jsulsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Candle Vigil held in Remembrance of the Mumbai Bombings
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December 1, 2008 - 06:00PM Peace Circle (Outside Usdan)
Candle Vigil : In Remembrance of the Mumbai Bombings
In memory of all the innocent lives lost in the terrorist attacks in
Mumbai on the 26th November, let us all come together to pray for the
peace of those deceased and those families who have been left
incomplete. Let us stand united in the face of atrocities. You are
welcome share your thoughts, prayers, poetry and words at the vigil.
Just like the rest of the world, let us get united and wear White
clothing on Monday. Why White? White is the color people wear to mourn
the deceased and white also symbolizes world peace. Please spread the
word across campus and bring all your friends with you.
Sponsored by South Asian Students Association
Contact: Richa Sahay <rsahay -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Stretch and Strength
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December 1, 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. Waltham Group Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive
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December 3, 2008 - 11:00AM International Lounge/SCC Atrium
*What is it?
The goal of the drive is to increase the number of people registered
in
the international bone marrow registry. Your cells are then checked
against those that have a need for bone marrow donations such as those
with leukemia.
*What will be happening at the drive?
You will be asked to fill out a form, all of this information is 100%
confidential. Next is a cheek swab and that information will be sent
to a national database. There are NO NEEDLES OR BLOOD SAMPLES!
*Who can participate?
Everyone between the ages of 18-55. This means that most of the
restrictions preventing people from donating blood do not apply to
bone
marrow registering.
*What happens if I am a match?
The chance of being a match is extremely slim. However, if you are a
match it is an opportunity to save somebody's life, 80% of all
donations are done through drawn blood, virtually painless. The other
20% is done through your pelvis; you receive an epidural and the
recovery time is about 3 days.
**When and where?
The drive will be Wednesday, December 3, from 11-2 in the
International
Lounge and on Thursday, December 4, from 10-5 in the Shapiro Campus
Center Atrium.
Contact: Faith L. Brigham <fbrigham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B4. What In The World Is Community Engaged Learning???
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December 3, 2008 - 05:00PM SCC Room 313
Do you enjoy experiential learning outside of the classroom? Are you
looking for new, creative ways to expand your education and
perspective? If so, come learn about Community Engaged Learning... and
bring your friends!!
Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) is an innovative program that
integrates hands-on practice and thoughtful reflection based on the
university's commitment to experiential learning. CEL is committed to
building and sustaining working partnerships between the Waltham
community and Brandeis students and faculty. CEL rests on the
understanding that learning outside of a classroom profoundly deepens
one's education, and that everyone has the ability to educate others
based on their individual life experiences.
Join a few student leaders for an informal presentation on the program
and ways for you to get involved and SHAPE YOUR EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCE!
**Bring your own mug, HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES TO BE SERVED!
*DECEMBER 3, 2008 5PM-6PM SCC ROOM 313
Contact: Faith L. Brigham <fbrigham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. Active Minds is back in Action!
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December 3, 2008 - 09:00PM ICC
Meeting and elections for the e-board www.activemindsoncampus.org
Contact: Joanne Qiao <joanneq -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. "SLICE N DEIS" Episode 5 Screening
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December 3, 2008 - 09:00PM Schwartz Auditorium
Don't miss the semester finale of Brandeis Television's hit comedy show
SLICE N DEIS! The brand new fifth episode will be screened in Schwartz
Auditorium at 9pm on Wednesday.
Check out episodes 1-4 on BTV Channel 65, IPTV
(http://lts.brandeis.edu/techresources/telecom/tv/iptv2.html), and
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/brandeistelevision)
Contact: Arun A. Narayanan <arunn -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. Stretch and Strength
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December 4, 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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B8. Spoken-Heard: Crowning the Illest Collegiate Poet
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December 4, 2008 - 07:30PM Levin Ballroom
WHO WILL BE CROWNED.....
The Illest Collegiate Poet?
COME FIND OUT!
When: Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7:30pm
Where: Levin Ballroom at Brandeis University
Price: FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
Come enjoy powerful and inspiring spoken-word poetry performed by some
of the finest collegiate poets in Massachusetts as they compete to be
crowned “the Illest Collegiate Poet” and for the opportunity to perform
alongside world renowned poets at VOCAL 2009 here at Brandeis.
Contact: Shaina V. Gilbert <gilbert -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. Israel Shabbat: What's New(s)?
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December 5, 2008 - 06:00PM Sherman Function Hall
Celebrate Shabbat with hillel!
Learn about the cool, newsworthy things coming out of Israel!
EAT BLUE AND WHITE COOKIES!
HAVE FUN!!!
It's Friday night like you've never seen it before
December 5th in Upper Sherman
***Everyone is welcome***
Sponsored by BZA.
Contact: Rebecca L. Schlangel <rschlang -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. LAST Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale of the Semester!
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November 29, 2008 - 10:15AM Usdan and Sherman
The LAST Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale of the semester is here! (December
1st- December 5th)
Stop by to pre-order challot next week in either Usdan or Sherman:
Monday-Wednesday: Usdan 12-2pm and Sherman 5:30-7:30pm.
(If you can't make these times, feel free to send your order to me in
an email!)
$6 each for both plain and raisin challah. Pay when you pick up your
challah on Friday in Lower Usdan between 11am and 1:30pm.
Proceeds go to Magen David Adom, the Israeli Emergency Ambulance
organization.
Contact: Alissa C. Thomas <athomas -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B11. Flight Club
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December 7, 2008 - 12:00AM
We are excited to announce trips to flight school scheduled for Sunday,
Dec 7th, 2008. You will have the opportunity to meet privately with a
certified flight instructor, who will guide you through the basics of
piloting an airplane. Then you will immediately get to put your
knowledge to use, as you will get into a real airplane with the chance
to actually pilot the aircraft – with the help of the instructor, of
course.
Please e-mail if you would like to be a part of our trip or have any
questions. Space is limited!
Contact: Jonathan A. Kane <jkane -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B12. NYers: Come Decorate a Cake and Take a Study Break
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December 7, 2008 - 04:00PM Village Lounge
Hey New Yorkers!
You can have your cake and eat it too…
Come decorate a cake with your FAB (Future Alumni of Brandeis) liaisons
and other New Yorkers! (friends are welcome)
Take a well-deserved study break and enjoy some cake, Sunday at 4pm,
Village Lounge
See you there!
Contact: Jenna P. Brofsky <jbrofsky -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B13. Open Hip Hop Dance Class
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December 7, 2008 - 04:00PM Gosman - club sports room
Come to a FREE dance class with a professional hip hop dancer from
Boston! This class is OPEN TO ALL LEVELS and is a great way to relax,
have an amazing time, and take advantage of the opportunity to work
with one of Boston's best! Come on out and show us what you've got!
what: OPEN HIP HOP DANCE CLASS
where: Gosman, club sports room
when: Sunday, December 7 from 4:00 to 5:30
Contact: Anna Kharaz <adagio -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B14. Voices of Praise gospel choir Winter Concert
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December 7, 2008 - 05:00PM Harlan Chapel
Brandeis' gospel choir Voices of Praise will be having a winter concert,
singing many of their songs from throughout the semester. If you've
never heard gospel music before, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a
short break from studying. Food will be provided.
Contact: Benjamin G. Cooper <bgcooper -AT- brandeis.edu>
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