Print This
Page
Email This
PageAnnouncements Email Display
The following is the announcements email for January 25, 2009. You may return to the archive to view another announcements email.
_____ _ _ __ __ _
|_ _| |__ (_)___ \ \ / /__ ___| | __
| | | '_ \| / __| \ \ /\ / / _ \/ _ \ |/ /
| | | | | | \__ \ \ V V / __/ __/ <
|_| |_| |_|_|___/ \_/\_/ \___|\___|_|\_\
THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for January 25, 2009
------------------------------------------------------------------------
View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Things to Know...
A1. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
A2. Survey Time! We need your help!
A3. ::Want to earn $300?:: Apply to be a grant-writing intern for NCV!
A4. Participate in the Liquid Latex Show
A5. Sign Up To Donate Blood
A6. 'DeisBikes: Looking for Bike Mechanic
A7. The 2009 Brenda Meehan Social Justice-in-Action Grant Program
A8. Do you like to swim?
A9. Girl Scout Cookie Sale
A10. "Pardon Our Appearance" Week at Chums!
Stuff to Do...
B1. Mixed Heritage Club Meeting
B2. BPA Poster Session and Workshop
B3. Grants available from the BPA
B4. Contemporary Jazz Dance Class
B5. Master of Arts in Teaching - Information Session
B6. Volunteer for Jr/Sr Formal
B7. Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale!!!
B8. How Technology and Commerce are Changing Journalism
B9. Stretch and Strength
B10. International Desserts and Sweets Tasting
B11. BOO/BBSO Night of Culture and Identity
B12. Too Darn H.o.t
B13. Sat - Will It Blend?
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A1. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
------------------------------------------------------------------------
City Year Information Session Mon. 6:30-7:30pm Hiatt
Attend the City Year information session, meet the Recruitment Manager
for the City Year and learn about upcoming on-campus interviews.
Find or Create an Internship: Want WOW? Start Now! Part 1 Tues. 4pm
Hiatt
Anatomy of an Application & Funding Your Internship Wed. 1pm Hiatt
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A2. Survey Time! We need your help!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Library and Technology Services (LTS) is conducting a survey between Jan
29 and Feb 9 to gather your feedback about LTS services for students.
We really need your help. A small group of students has been randomly
selected to represent all Brandeis students. If you receive a special
email invitation, please share your valuable feedback by completing the
online survey. LTS takes the survey results very seriously.
Contact: Karen L. Peterson <karrie -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A3. ::Want to earn $300?:: Apply to be a grant-writing intern for NCV!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Want to join a team of highly motivated non-profit leaders who affect
positive change in disadvantaged communities across the United States?
National Collegiate Volunteers (NCV) is an organization determined to
fight the health care crisis in New Orleans with fresh ideas and
innovative actions. NCV is developing a health care database and
hotline to help disadvantaged citizens of New Orleans understand and
access all medical services available to them, with a focus on low-cost
and free services for the un- and under-insured.
The purpose of the grant-writing position is to research and identify
viable grant opportunities for National Collegiate Volunteers as well
as prepare and submit grant applications, develop budgets, and create
and maintain project profiles.
If you are interested in applying for the grant-writing internship
position, please send your current resume (CV) as well as a letter of
intent to: info@nationalcollegiatevolunteers.org
For more info, please visit:
http://nationalcollegiatevolunteers.org/internship.html
Contact: Noah W. Kaplan <nwkaplan -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A4. Participate in the Liquid Latex Show
------------------------------------------------------------------------
We are currently putting together the spring 2009 Liquid Latex show
line-up and are looking for interested designers. Each submission will
include choreographed piece to either a song or a short medley of songs
(5-6 min long). The models will be on stage wearing only a thong and a
liquid latex costume. This year the theme of the show is "You Are What
You Wear." All submissions should some how related to the theme.
Contact: Sarah H. Freeman <sfreeman -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A5. Sign Up To Donate Blood
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sign up this week in Usdan or Sherman to donate blood on February 3rd or
4th. Make an appointment in person or go online to givelife.org (SPONSOR
CODE 965)
Contact: Diana I. Aronin <daronin -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A6. 'DeisBikes: Looking for Bike Mechanic
------------------------------------------------------------------------
'DeisBikes, the Brandeis Bicycle Sharing Program, is launching this
Spring! We are looking for TWO students who are interested in
volunteering as bike mechanics for the program. Time commitment would
be 1-2 hours per week for basic maintenance work on the bikes.
Professional training will be provided. No experience necessary, but
previous knowledge about bike riding and/or maintenance is preferable.
Contact Susan for an application.
Contact: Susan E. Paykin <spaykin -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A7. The 2009 Brenda Meehan Social Justice-in-Action Grant Program
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Social Justice & Social Policy (SJSP) program is pleased to announce
a new grant opportunity, designed to provide support for
student-organized events that bring together academic and activist
perspectives on one or more social justice issues. These Brenda Meehan
Social Justice-in-Action Grants will provide up to $1,500 to support
events planned for the Spring 2009 semester. Applications will be
accepted until February 6th, and recipients will be notified soon
after.
The scope and structure of these awards is open, though all proposals
must include one or more events that are free to all members of the
Brandeis community. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes,
including expenses for off-campus speakers. The selection committee
will consider any and all proposal ideas, but will favor those that:
• incorporate both academic and activist social justice perspectives in
meaningful ways
• include significant participation by Brandeis students, faculty,
and/or staff, as well as by one or more invited off-campus guests
• value collaboration between student organizations, and/or between
undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff
• inform and/or link to ongoing initiatives that enable the proposed
event to contribute to an enduring social justice impact on campus or
in broader communities.
To apply, please submit the following via email:
1. your name(s) and contact information, along with the names of any
co-sponsoring clubs or organizations
2. a one-paragraph summary of the proposed event(s)
3. a brief (no more than 100 word) statement providing background on
the relevant experience of each proposed off-campus speaker
4. an itemized preliminary budget estimate (note that Meehan grants
cannot exceed $1,500)
5. a statement that clarifies, in 500 words or less, the organization
and anticipated impact of the event(s), the full set of anticipated
participants, and whether or not off-campus participants have already
committed to participate. The selection committee understands that it
is sometimes difficult to obtain commitments prior to receiving
funding, so it is not required that you be entirely certain about the
line-up of participating guests. However, your statement should list
at least one alternative option for any off-campus participant who has
not yet provided a firm advance commitment.
All applications must be received by 5pm on Friday, February 6, 2009.
Contact: David Cunningham <dcunning -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A8. Do you like to swim?
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Swimming Club is trying to get transportation and access to a pool
in the Waltham area. We are working to get chartered this weekend and
then will be working to get funding. Join us if you'd like to swim!
Join the list serve at
https://lists.brandeis.edu/wws/info/swimmingclub
Contact: Daniel S. Sternberg <dss28 -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A9. Girl Scout Cookie Sale
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Girl Scout Troop 1039 from Arlington will be selling Girl Scout Cookies
at the Shapiro Student Center on Tuesday, February 3rd from 2-4 pm.
Cookies are $4.00 per box.
Contact: Cheryl Hansen <chansen -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
A10. "Pardon Our Appearance" Week at Chums!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hey Friends of Chums! We hope you miss us as much as we've been missing
you this semester! We apologize for our belated hello and for being
closed since the start of this semester. We've been in the middle of
renovations and we'll be back in action at full steam after the first
week of February. Thanks for your patience! We'd like to show our
thanks by being open between renovations projects from Monday January
25th - Saturday January 31st with our regular hours (9pm-1am and
9pm-2am on weekends). So, please join us for our "Pardon Our
Appearance" week and come see the makeover first hand!
Contact: Nirja M. Parekh <nparekh -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B1. Mixed Heritage Club Meeting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 26, 2009 - 09:00PM ICC Lounge
The MHC is having our first meeting of the semester!
Contact: Alexandra C. Luo <aluo -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B2. BPA Poster Session and Workshop
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 26, 2009 - 12:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
All students are invited to a poster session to celebrate and showcase
the accomplishments of students, faculty, and staff whose events and
programs have been have been supported by the Brandeis Pluralism
Alliance in 2008-2009.
For more information about the BPA, workshop, and grant opportunities,
visit the BPA website at www.brandeis.edu/das/pluralism.
Contact: Liane Courtney Grasso <lgrasso -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B3. Grants available from the BPA
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 27, 2009 - 05:00PM SCC 314
Are you or your student club/organization interested in organizing a
project or event that promotes issues of pluralism and identity at
Brandeis? You may be eligible for a grant from the Brandeis Pluralism
Alliance (BPA). Join us to learn how you can apply for funding and to
network, brainstorm, build coalitions, and consider ways in which you
or your organization contribute to the larger Brandeis community and to
your own constituency. Refreshments will be provided; RSVP to
lgrasso@brandeis.edu. For more information about the BPA, workshop, and
grant opportunities, visit the BPA website at
www.brandeis.edu/das/pluralism.
Can't attend the workshop? You can still apply for a grant.
Applications are due Sunday, February 1, and are available online at
www.brandeis.edu/das/pluralism.
Contact: Liane Courtney Grasso <lgrasso -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B4. Contemporary Jazz Dance Class
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 27, 2009 - 07:30PM ICC Dance Studio
Come take class with one of the former presidents of Adagio. This class
is FREE and open to dancers of all levels.
Contact: Anna Kharaz <kharaz -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B5. Master of Arts in Teaching - Information Session
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 28, 2009 - 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/programs/education/mat, 781-736-20022, or
mat@brandeis.edu
Contact: Ralph Martinez <rmartinz -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B6. Volunteer for Jr/Sr Formal
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 28, 2009 - 09:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Rm 227
Want to get involved with Jr/Sr Formal? Please come to the first Jr/Sr
formal general volunteer meeting. Jr/Sr Formal 2009 is scheduled for
Saturday April 25th and there is a lot to do. Hope to see you there!
Contact: Shira Rosenblum <formal2009 -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B7. Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale!!!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 22, 2009 - 10:40AM Usdan and Sherman
Stop by to pre-order challot next week in either Usdan or Sherman:
Monday-Wednesday: Usdan 12-2pm and Sherman 5:30-7:30pm.
$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, the Israeli Emergency Ambulance
organization.
To submit your order via email, please contact Alissa Thomas at
athomas@brandeis.edu
Contact: Alissa C. Thomas <athomas -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B8. How Technology and Commerce are Changing Journalism
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 29, 2009 - 04:30PM Pollack Auditorium
Peter Osnos '64 Founder and Editor-At-Large PublicAffairs Books joins
Professors Maura Jane Farrelly and Eileen McNamara in an interactive
discussion.
Contact: Alan Bertman <abertman -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B9. Stretch and Strength
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 29, 2009 - 06:30PM ICC Dance Studio
Come work on dancing, stretching and strengthening with Adagio on
Thursday, from 6:30-7:30 in the ICC dance studio. This class is FREE,
open to anyone, and a great way to stay in shape and have a great time.
Contact: Anna Kharaz <kharaz -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B10. International Desserts and Sweets Tasting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 29, 2009 - 07:00PM Shapiro Dorm Lounge
We're back, and more delicious than ever! Join us for a sampling of
traditional desserts from across the globe. Some countries to be
featured include Italy, Turkey, Spain, Japan, India, Israel, and
England. This is one meeting you DO NOT want to miss. Please spread the
word!
If you would like to help us set up, want more information, or are
interested in getting involved, email Lauren (lreib@brandeis.edu) or
Joe (joealhar@brandeis.edu).
Contact: Lauren A. Reibstein <lreib -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B11. BOO/BBSO Night of Culture and Identity
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 29, 2009 - 08:00PM International Lounge
Join BOO and BBSO for an evening of, appreciation of differences,
celebration of culture, and deserts. Hear Brandeis students share their
experiences in a student panel and express their Black and Jewish
identities through performances. Peniel Joseph, Associate Professor of
African and Afro-American Studies at Brandeis, will speak. An event not
to be missed!
Contact: Jenna N. Glasenberg <zglasenb -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B12. Too Darn H.o.t
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 31, 2009 - 08:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Theater
TOO DARN H.O.T. Hooked On Tap's 5th Annual Show will be Saturday,
January 31st at 8pm in the Shapiro Campus Center Theater. Tickets are
$2 in advance and $3 at the door. Tickets can be purchased January 28,
29, and 30th from 12-2pm in Lower Usdan. This show will definitely
be Too Darn HOT!!!
Contact: Alana Heumann <amann488 -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
B13. Sat - Will It Blend?
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 31, 2009 - 10:00PM SCC Multipurpose Room
Come to the Mixed Heritage Group's "Will it Blend?" second annual free
dance party! Dance all night from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am. Professional DJ
provided by Boston Sound Choice.
Contact: Alexandra C. Luo <aluo -AT- brandeis.edu>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weekly announcements emails are sent by the Student Union.
For more information visit: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
|