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                          THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
            Student Union Announcements for December 7, 2008
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    View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
  A1. Check out the new LTS Research Guides!
  A2. Library Open 24/7 During Finals!
  A3. Chums is Hiring!
  A4. Gender & Housing Survey  for soc 169a
  A5. Tell us about your UDR and win $$$!
  A6. Energy Challenge: Do It in the Dark 2008 Results
  A7. IPTV channel poll
  A8. Congrats Beth Green '12!!

Stuff to Do...
  B1. Destress with STAR!
  B2. Hiatt - Funding Your Summer Internships
  B3. Philosophical Love
  B4. The Nutcracker


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A1. Check out the new LTS Research Guides!
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Library and Technology Services has given our research guides a whole
new 2.0 look and greatly expanded the content! Our guides are now
tabbed for easy reference and many contain images, tag clouds, RSS
feeds, embedded videos, and more. 

Browse the new guides or search them by subject or staff at:
brandeis.libguides.com 

We’d like you to collaborate with us by sending comments, rating
information resources, suggesting new links – also chat with our
research librarians or leave them a message and enjoy their pictures.

                         Contact: Amira Aaron <aaaron -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A2. Library Open 24/7 During Finals!
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24/7 access to the Main Library facility will begin Sunday, December 7
and will run until Thursday, December 18. A Brandeis ID card will be
required for entrance to the library between the hours of Midnight and
8:00am. While service desks will close at Midnight, library users will
have access to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and plenty of
comfortable spots for group and individual study.
 
As always, please be sure to dispose of trash properly during the 24/7
period. Your help in maintaining the condition of the library is
greatly appreciated!


                    Contact: Thom Valicenti <valicent -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A3. Chums is Hiring!
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Know your way around a milkshake? 
Want to have the greatest on-campus job next semester?

Chums is calling all FRESHMAN and SOPHOMORES with WORK STUDY to come
sign up for an interview! Please come sign up for an interview slot in
Chums during our normal hours (9pm - 1 am) Monday 8th or Tuesday 9th. 

Love,
Chums

                    Contact: Nirja M. Parekh <nparekh -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A4. Gender & Housing Survey  for soc 169a
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Need a break from finals? Take a short 2 minute survey on gender-neutral
housing!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=W_2fOxfN6XSgz9C_2feQAPCRJA_3d_3d

                    Contact: David A. Brown <dbrown27 -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A5. Tell us about your UDR and win $$$!
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Do you know your UDRs?  Do you feel that your UDR is representing your
needs?  The Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences would like your
help in assessing the Undergraduate Departmental Representatives (UDR)
program.  Please visit
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bXDcOaT0AS986qTl6l0XwA_3d_3d
and take a few minutes to complete a brief assessment form.  Your
answers will help UDRs better serve the needs of the students that they
represent.  All students who respond will be eligible for a raffle
drawing for one of five gift certificates of your choice, in amounts
from $25 to $150.  If you have any questions, please contact your UDR,
or lgrasso@brandeis.edu.  Thank you.

              Contact: Liane Courtney Grasso <lgrasso -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A6. Energy Challenge: Do It in the Dark 2008 Results
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Thanks to the many students who worked hard to reduce their energy use
during Do It in the Dark 2008. Thanks also go to S.E.A. and Eco-Reps
for reaching out to students. 

Congrats to North Quad, Reinfield, Gordon, Rosenthal, The Village, Ziv
130, and Charles River Apartments: 178 E-1, 178 E-10, 110 G-2, 110 F-2,
164 D-8, and 150 E-4 for winning your respective challenges. Look out
for information from your Eco-Rep about your prize/party coming up
soon!

Don’t forget to keep windows shut and unplug appliances before you go
away on winter break. More info about energy savings and challenge
results at www.brandeis.edu/energy


              Contact: Janna Cohen-Rosenthal <jannacr -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A7. IPTV channel poll
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Undergraduate and graduate students:  remember to vote in the Fall 2008
IPTV channel poll!  https://sys.brandeis.edu/voting/vote/7494

                 Contact: Anne Livermore Rookey <anne -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A8. Congrats Beth Green '12!!
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Thanks to everyone who completed the Student Union Dining Survey and
congrats to Beth Green '12 for being the randomly selected recipient of
a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. The Dining Committee will be
closely analyzing the data and using the information to make our
advocacy more informed! As always, contact dine@lists.brandeis.edu with
dining feedback. 

                   Contact: Justin J. Sulsky <jsulsky -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B1. Destress with STAR!
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December 8, 2008 - 11:30AM                                Shapiro Atrium

Finals getting you down?  Relax with STAR!  Stop by to decorate cookies
and stress balls!  We will be tabling from 11:30-4:30.  

We will also be holding our regular office hours this week.  Stop by
room 324 in Shapiro 2-4, and 7-10 Mon-Thurs.    

                    Contact: Rachel S. Sawicki <rss07 -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B2. Hiatt - Funding Your Summer Internships
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December 10, 2008 - 02:00PM             Usdan Alumni Lnge (above Levine)

Over $200,000 in Funds Available

**Past undergraduate funding recipients will be on-hand to discuss
their projects and answer questions.**

Take a study break and learn about the exciting summer internship
funding programs here at Brandeis. If you have an idea for a summer
project or internship, come learn about the various general stipends
and fellowships that you can apply to and help fund your experience!

Davis Projects for Peace,
Louis D. Brandeis Social Justice WOW Internship Awards (Hiatt),
Eli J. Segal Citizen Leadership Fellowships,
Hiatt World of Work Fellowships,
Rapaporte Foundation Internship Grants

Summer stipends/awards range from $2000-10,000!!

Overview of funding programs & proposal writing tips--all in about an
hour!

**Past undergraduate funding recipients will be on-hand to discuss
their projects and answer questions.**


                       Contact: Joseph DuPont <dupont -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B3. Philosophical Love
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December 10, 2008 - 07:30PM                      Carl J. Shapiro Theater

“Philosophical Love” is a dance piece that examines and discusses the
issues the gay community faces in China, but also stands as a
mouthpiece for any disenfranchised group unable to live in an open,
free, and accepting environment. It follows the story of two male
lovers and the obstacles they face trying to be together. The piece
will exhibit both Modern Chinese and Modern Western songs danced to
Hip-Hop, Modern, Ballroom, West African and Chinese dance. A discussion
will take place led by the creator of the piece, Justin Becker. He will
talk about his experiences in China and will open the forum as
talk-back.  

                  Contact: Justin R. Becker <jbeck123 -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B4. The Nutcracker
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December 5, 2008 - 08:00PM                       Spingold Theater Center

Performed by the Jose Mateo Ballet Theater of Boston
Generations have enjoyed this charming holiday adventure that follows a
little girl's journey through a fantasy world of princes, toy soldiers,
and an army of mice. Featuring some of Tchaikovsky's most beloved
music, including "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and "Waltz of the
Snowflakes." Performed by one of Greater Boston's finest professional
dance companies. Brandeis Tickets: $15-$50.  Brandeis students receive
$5 off the $35 and $29 price tickets with ID.


                   Contact: Scott S Edmiston <scotted -AT- brandeis.edu>


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