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                          THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
            Student Union Announcements for February 2, 2009
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    View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
  A1. Who Do YOU Wanna See At SuperSpringFest 2009?
  A2. Culture X Applications And Facebook Group
  A3. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
  A4. Only a few days left for library and technology survey!
  A5. call for applicants for a Brandeis experiential learning symposium
  A6. HIPnosis Dance Team
  A7. Hey swimmers! Now Brandeis (almost) has a pool!
  A8. Win tickets to see Tapes n' Tapes and A. C. Newman!

Stuff to Do...
  B1. Photography Sale
  B2. Waltham Group Blood Drive
  B3.  National Climate Change Solutions Day
  B4. Microfinance Symposium: "Microfinance in the US and Abroad"
  B5. Women in Economics and Business
  B6. Swing Dance
  B7. Student Events Bar Night at Dillons
  B8. Come empower Boston's homeless to become self-sufficient!
  B9. "You Can't be a Lesbian, You're Jewish!"


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A1. Who Do YOU Wanna See At SuperSpringFest 2009?
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It's that time of year...SuperSpringFest 2009 is coming and Student
Events and WBRS want to know what kinds of bands you want to see! We've
come up with a list of nominees for this year's SpringFest but it's up
to you to tell us who you love! Tell us your favorites! The survey will
go down on Sunday, February 8th so make sure you tell everyone to vote
and LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! 

The link to the survey is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=E5ivzrDW8XHTsKehksnsog_3d_3d

and if the first one is closed, try this one:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gfff7Ag2v2PGaqd0upP_2bfw_3d_3d

or this one:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DtBRBjdAHbUyTCWxwmbuwQ_3d_3d

or this one!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6sZysAw9hGLnsENXPLC0GQ_3d_3d

                   Contact: Amanda N. Okafor <aokafor -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A2. Culture X Applications And Facebook Group
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This year's theme is: Culture X: Rise Up

We are currently living in a time of darkness attributed to a
tumultuous economy that has led to an extreme recession, unemployment
and other overwhelming hurdles. We are faced with confusion and
uncertainty. It seems that there is an unending amount of problems that
are arising and we are left asking, how can we overcome this?

This year, Culture X reflects both a culmination of the past and the
present. By working together, while celebrating and embracing the
diverse identities that make-up the world, there is hope that we can
rise above the odds and overcome any barriers that have been imposed on
us. This night will remind us of the many things we as a human race have
achieved and the continued success that is to come in the future.

Through our talents and passions, we need to come together as one and
rise up in an effort to create a new found hope! We will not be left
alone in the dark anymore. Instead, together we can create a new light
which will pave a clear and enlightening path for an exciting and
innovative future!

ALL APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ICC OR ONLINE AT


http://www.gigasize.com/get.php?d=7jgr3sdz27b 

APPLICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCES WILL BE DUE ON FEB. 13, 2009 AT THE ICC
OR EMAILED TO THE ACCOUNT LISTED BELOW.

For any questions or concerns, please email Culturex2009@gmail.com and
find us on facebook: search Culture X: Rise Up.


                         Contact: Thomas B. Ahn <tahn -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A3. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
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Want WOW, Start Now! Part 2, 2/2 4pm Hiatt
Teach For America Achievement Gap Panel, 2/2 5:30pm Lauria 1
Resume Workshop, 2/3 12pm Hiatt
From Research to Fellowships, 2/4 12pm Hiatt
Job Search 101, 2/4 1pm Hiatt
Teach For America Application Prep Workshop, 2/4 4pm Hiatt
From Research to Fellowships, 2/5 3pm Hiatt

                  Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A4. Only a few days left for library and technology survey!
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LTS is conducting a survey until Feb 9 to gather feedback about library
and technology services for students. Your help is essential! Some
students were randomly selected to represent all Brandeis students in
this survey. If you received the email invitation, please share your
valuable feedback by completing the online survey. LTS takes the survey
results very seriously, and your participation benefits all students. 
Thank you.

                   Contact: Karen L. Peterson <karrie -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A5. call for applicants for a Brandeis experiential learning symposium
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Call for applicants for EL2: Experiential Learning, Engaged Learners 
A Brandeis Symposium Spotlighting Undergraduate Students' Exploration,

Discovery, and Innovation 

Brandeis is pleased to host an Experiential Learning symposium on March
26, 2009 which will bring undergraduate students together from all
majors and disciplines to share their work with the Brandeis
community.

This event is a great opportunity for students to showcase their
academic pursuits as well as get feedback from peers and faculty.

The symposium will be comprised of a poster session and four panel
sessions that will highlight undergraduate work in the areas of:
* Social Justice, Activism, and Community
* Global and Cross-Cultural Exploration
* Investigation and Discovery
* Innovation, Enterprise, and Social Entrepreneurship

For those interested in learning more about the symposium, details can
be found at brandeis.edu/experientiallearning/EL2. 

Students who would like to participate can find the application at 
www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=qaTEKT8EwjJJF_2fbWH2etUQ_3d_3d.
Please note the application deadline is February 9, 2009

               Contact: Adi Grabiner-Keinan <grabiner -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A6. HIPnosis Dance Team
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Come learn some hiphop choreography open to all with any level of
experience. Rehearsals for this semester will be on Sundays from
6-7:30pm in the old varsity weight room in the gym. We will be putting
a routine together for Culture X! 

                      Contact: Diana Benlevy <didiana -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A7. Hey swimmers! Now Brandeis (almost) has a pool!
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The Swimming Club has just gotten chartered. We are trying trying to get
transportation and access to a pool in the Waltham area. The more people
who join, the more often we can swim. 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>

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A8. Win tickets to see Tapes n' Tapes and A. C. Newman!
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WBRS has 2 pairs of tickets each to the Tapes n' Tapes concert on
Tuesday, Feb. 24 and A. C. Newman on Saturday, March 14, both at the
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. WBRS wants you to win these tickets! To
enter the drawing, call x65277 or email publicity@wbrs.org!

                 Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B1. Photography Sale
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February 3, 2009 - 09:00AM                  Shapiro Campus Center Atrium

Poster sale, Photography style!!  Buy fellow students' photography. 
Customize size.  Add art to your room made by other students!  Brought
to you by the Brandeis Photography Club.

              Contact: Jessica V. Schaengold <jschaen -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B2. Waltham Group Blood Drive
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February 3, 2009 - 11:00AM                  Hassenfeld Conference Center

What's your type? Come find out when you donate blood! The Waltham Group
blood drive is holding a blood drive on February 3 from 11-5 and
February 4th from 12-6. You can save a life! 

                    Contact: Diana I. Aronin <daronin -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B3.  National Climate Change Solutions Day
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February 4, 2009 - 12:00PM                SCC Atrium and Other Locations

National Climate Change Solutions Day

At the beginning of the first 100 days of the new administration
Brandeis will participate in a national event will engage over a
million Americans in solutions-driven dialogue. We will learn about
change that is needed and solutions that have worked on our campus and
beyond.

At Brandeis on February 4, 2009

Sustainability Solutions Showcase

2/4/09 12 PM -3 PM. Learn methods to save $ and cut carbon. Voice your
ideas on how to make Brandeis more sustainable- and learn what we have
accomplished. A webcast featuring David Orr, Hunter Lovins, Betsy
Taylor, Ray Anderson, Billy Parish and Wahleah Johns as they discuss
global warming solutions for the first 100 days will be showing.

Climate Dialouge

2/4/09 Time TBA. Video Conference with our US Rep. Ed Markey. This
unique opportunity will allow us to hear and speak directly to Rep.
Markey while he is in Washington DC.

Building Tour

See Brandeis’s newest Green Building Solutions: 2/4/09 11:00 AM
Ridgewood 4:00 PM Science. Email sustainability@brandeis.edu to RSVP
and to get details.

Climate Quiz

Win prizes from Quad Eco-Reps- the quiz is at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Q01xoH5lYePQcrlzZfAlzw_3d_3d

Every Day!

If you can't attend the events on February 4th, be a part of the
solution by reducing your energy use and carbon footprint. Tips at
brandeis.edu/campussustainability . For instance turn off computers and
lights when leaving your room or office.




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

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B4. Microfinance Symposium: "Microfinance in the US and Abroad"
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February 4, 2009 - 06:30PM                    SCC Art Gallery (Room 317)

Brandeis University's Oxfam Collegiate Click Drive will be holding a
symposium on the application of microfinance in the United States and
abroad on Wednesday, February 4 from 6:30 to 8pm in the Shapiro Campus
Center Art Gallery (Room 317).  Our Microfinance Symposium "Stimulating
a Depressed Economy: The Application of Microfinance in the US and
Abroad" will feature speakers Ana Hammock from Accion International and
Jeffery Ashe from Oxfam America. Accion International has been a leader
in international economic development through microlending since 1973,
and runs programs in the US, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the
Caribbean.  Oxfam America runs programs to alleviate global poverty and
correct social injustice.  The organization has been a longtime
supporter of microfinance initiatives, as it fits directly into their
goal of enabling those in poverty to manage their own lives and have a
sustained method of self-sufficiency.  The Click Drive hopes you will
join us for this very relevant and inspiring event!

                 Contact: Darren J. Sandler <dsandler -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B5. Women in Economics and Business
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January 15, 2009 - 02:00PM                                 Olin-Sang 207

Please join the Economics and Women and Gender Studies departments in a
community building event for current majors and minors as well as those
looking for more information about these academic areas. Come learn more
about women in Economics and Business, meet current Economics, Business,
and Women and Gender Studies majors, and get acquainted with our
faculty. Refreshments will be served. All students are welcome.

                Contact: Elizabeth M. Setren <esetren -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B6. Swing Dance
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February 5, 2009 - 07:00PM                  Shapiro Campus Center Atrium

Do you like to dance? Have you always wanted to learn how to dance? Do
you have two left feet but want to meet awesome people and have a great
time? Then come to the
SWING DANCE!!!!

Professional dance instruction and DJing.
NO experience or partner necessary!
Sponsored by The Department of Student Activities, Brandeis Swingers,
and Boston Swing Central (a fantastic Boston based swing dancing
organization).
Oh...did we mention it's FREE!

                      Contact: Sarah E. Elias <selias -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B7. Student Events Bar Night at Dillons
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February 5, 2009 - 09:30PM                 Dillons Bar; 955 Boylston St.

Come spend a Thursday night out in Boston with your friends!  Take the
9:00 shuttle from Usdan to Comm Ave.  Entrance is free! Must be 21 to
drink! 

                 Contact: Mollie A. Warshaw <mwarshaw -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B8. Come empower Boston's homeless to become self-sufficient!
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February 7, 2009 - 08:00PM                              The Faculty Club

Come out to support Boston's homeless by attending an event that will
benefit hopeFound.  hopeFound started as a homeless emergency shelter
in 1983 and has since become a holistic, full-service approach to
helping homeless men and women in the area find recovery, housing and
independence.  hopeFound's many programs help their clients gain
fitness skills, job skills and life skills to prepare them for
self-sufficient living.

Event details

Date: February 7, 2009
Time: 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Location: The Faculty Club
Entrance: $15
Gets you: open bar from 8-9, food, entertainment and networking
Pay by: cash or check
Dress code (enforced): coat & tie
Bring your: Brandeis ID, government-issued ID

***Brought to you by Student Events, the Student Union and S.A.S.S.***

                   Contact: Aaron M. Finegold <polexo -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B9. "You Can't be a Lesbian, You're Jewish!"
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February 8, 2009 - 05:00PM                                 ICC TV LOUNGE

A night of literature and learning: Leslea Newman, poet Laureate of
Northampton MA, will conduct readings from her work and lead a
discussion on the intersection of  Jewish and Lesbian identities. 

                    Contact: Emily M. Jaeger <ejaeger -AT- brandeis.edu>


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