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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for February 8, 2009
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. 7th Row Celtics Raffle Tickets for a Good Cause
A2. Facilities Concerns/Complaints
A3. The Ethics Center presents Dr. Brian Williams
A4. Culture X Information Drop-In Session: This Monday (6:00-8:30 pm)
A5. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
A6. Daffodil Days!
A7. Cookies from Cupid
A8. Brandeis Budget Cuts Survey
A9. Win tickets to see Tapes n' Tapes and/or A.C. Newman!
A10. Campus Transportation Survey
A11. Want to swim? Help the Swimming Club get funding!
Stuff to Do...
B1. Sonnet-Grams Sale!
B2. Home-made Hummus Party
B3. Stretch and Strength
B4. Creative Writing Thesis Q & A
B5. Justice New Writers Night
B6. National Collegiate Volunteers
B7. Daniel Harris LIVE on WBRS!
B8. Israel National Trail-- Information Meeting
B9. Neuroscience Movie Night - "Memento"
B10. Stretch and Strength
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A1. 7th Row Celtics Raffle Tickets for a Good Cause
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Positive Foundations is having a Celtics Tickets raffle to help John
Wood's Room to Read nonprofit that is currently working on building a
library in Nepal. Tickets are $3 for 1, $5 for 2 to win a pair of 7th
row tickets valued at a few hundred dollars each. The drawing is
Thursday February 12th at 9PM. So hurry and buy a chance to win, while
supporting literacy in a developing country!
Contact: Allyson Goldsmith <allyson -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. Facilities Concerns/Complaints
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Have a broken shutter? Moldy bathroom stalls? Noticed a broken door in
academic buildings? The Brandeis Cow-G Cow will come to the rescue.
COW-G is Brandeis Campus Operations Working Group. As a group, we work
with Mark Collins, the VP for Campus Operations, to make facilities
changes and improvements around campus.
Right now, we are looking for ideas to improve the living conditions in
your quad, or the campus in general. If anyone has any suggestions,
please email us at cow-g@lists.brandeis.edu .
In the past, COWG has been able to accomplish major campus improvements
(i.e. renovating Massell Pond, revamping the East Hill, repaving the
pathway to Usdan, adding huge flat screen TVs to quad lounges), so
think big.
How can you contact us?
- post on our Facebook group- "Brandeis CowG"|
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=45597943973
- You can also email us at: cow-g@lists.brandeis.edu .
Contact: Philips C. Loh <ploh -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. The Ethics Center presents Dr. Brian Williams
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The Ethics Center presents the Third Annual Distinguished Visiting
Practitioner: Dr. Brian Williams.
Dr. Williams is the third annual Distinguished Visiting Practitioner of
the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life. The
program brings "real-world" leading practitioners to campus for
weeklong residencies that combine public lectures, classroom visits,
and small-group discussions on topics of current interest to a wide
range of students and scholars at Brandeis.
A schedule of events is listed below.
For more information on Dr. Williams:
http://www.brandeis.edu/ethics/atbrandeis/practitioner/williams.html
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, Feb. 11
“African Forum”
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Location: Heller, room 163
Dr. Williams talks about HIV/AIDS with the African Forum, a group of
Brandeis students interested in supporting the development of the
African continent by engaging in educational and social projects. Pizza
will be served. All are welcome. For more information, contact Josephat
Byaruhanga.
“Student Global AIDS Campaign - Ice Cream Social”
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Shapiro Campus Center, room 314
Dr. Williams meets with the Student Global AIDS Campaign (SGAC), a
national student-based organization dedicated to ending the global AIDS
pandemic. All are welcome. Ice cream will be served. For more
information, contact Samantha Greenberg.
Thursday, Feb. 12
“A Day in the Life of an AIDS Epidemiologist”
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex (ASAC) Atrium, across the
loop road from the Heller School
What’s it like to work as an epidemiologist at the World Health
Organization or as a community worker in a mining town? What career
path did Dr. Williams follow in his micro- and macro- work on disease?
What advice does he have for others considering this work? Bring your
lunch; dessert and drinks provided. Cosponsored by Hiatt Career Center.
For more information, contact ethics@brandeis.edu.
“Office Hours with Dr. Williams”
Time: 1:30-2:45 pm
Location: Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex (ASAC) Atrium, across the
loop road from the Heller School
Here’s your chance to ask Dr. Williams focused questions in a personal
interview. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with this noted
epidemiologist in a casual, individual setting. First come, first
served; no appointment needed. Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex (ASAC)
Atrium, across the loop road from the Heller School. For more
information, contact ethics@brandeis.edu.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
“Fighting AIDS in Africa: Public Health vs. Human Rights”
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
Location: International Lounge, Usdan.
Once exiled from his native South Africa, Dr. Brian Williams has worked
in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, notably with communities troubled
by multiple health risks. In this address, he attempts to reconcile the
disparate views of public-health experts and human-rights advocates to
explore how policymakers, donors, scientists, and service providers can
work together more effectively to prevent and treat disease. For more
information, contact ethics@brandeis.edu.
“Global Infectious Disease Challenges and the Role of Data in Social
Justice”
Time: 6:40-8:00 pm
Location: Heller, room G4
The burden of ill health is unequally distributed worldwide, with vast
disparities in the availability of clean water, food, and adequate
healthcare. Dr. Williams demonstrates how quantitative data inform
policy decisions, program planning, implementation, and evaluation in
order to achieve positive health outcomes. An open session of Professor
Sarita Bhalotra's HSSP 110 - Health and Social Justice. For more
information, contact Sarita Bhalotra.
Friday, Feb. 13
“Anthropologists and Epidemiologists: An Open Discussion”
Time: 9:10-10:30 am
Location: Lown 203
How can anthropologists and epidemiologists incorporate models of
cultural diversity in developing effective HIV/AIDS action in
sub-Saharan Africa? How might they work together more effectively in
partnerships with community-based health workers and traditional
healers? For more information, contact Mark Auslander.
Contact: Stephen Sukumaran <neh87 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Culture X Information Drop-In Session: This Monday (6:00-8:30 pm)
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Don't know what Culture X is?
Want more information on the theme?
Want to learn about the theme?
Have questions about the application process or your performance?
Want to know the next steps involved after applying?
Then come by the drop-in session for Culture X 2009 to get more
information!
Where: Shapiro Campus Center Room 314
When: Monday February 9, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (come by anytime)
Contact: Culturex2009@gmail.com
Join our facebook group for updates:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52491832580&ref=share
Contact: Thomas B. Ahn <tahn -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week
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Networking Workshop 2/9 12-1pm, Hiatt. Learn how to connect with
professionals and the Brandeis alumni network on LinkedIn.
Sophomore Career Night 2/9 5:30-7pm, East Quad ICC Lounge.
Resumania 2/10 12-3pm, Usdan Lobby. Stop by to have your resume and
cover letters reviewed.
Recruiter-in-Residence: Human Resources Informational Interviews 2/12
1-4pm, Hiatt.
Find or Create an Internship: Want WOW? Start Now! 2/12 3:30-4:30pm,
Hiatt.
More details in NACElink: https://brandeisu-csm.symplicity.com/students
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. Daffodil Days!
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Daffodil Days are here! The Waltham Group and College Against Cancer
will be selling bouquets of daffodils and teddy bears FEB. 9-12 and
FEB. 23-27 in LOWER USDAN.
They can also be purchased on-line at:
Http://main.acsevents.org/goto/brandeis.
All proceeds from Daffodil Days go to the American Cancer Society,
enabling them to continue their life saving research.
Contact: Diana I. Aronin <daronin -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A7. Cookies from Cupid
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Buy home baked cookies for friends and loved ones this Valentine's Day!
The Phront in collaboration with The Waltham Group is hosting a cookie
sale this week. All proceeds are going to The Boys and Girls Club of
Waltham.
Bags of 3 heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies- $2
Personalized chocolate chip cookie pie (order form necessary)- $10
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12pm-2pm and 6pm-8pm in Upper Usdan
Contact: Allison L. Simon <alsimon -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A8. Brandeis Budget Cuts Survey
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Hi students! Here is a survey that we have created to get your voice to
the administration. Fill out as much or as little as you want, it's all
just to get a feel for what the students want. Just follow the link down
the rabbit hole...or to surveymonkey.com.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Iesjq_2fReZUREwL5SIw9AMw_3d_3d
Contact: Amanda J. Hoffman <amandajh -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A9. Win tickets to see Tapes n' Tapes and/or 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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A10. Campus Transportation Survey
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Think the Boston/Cambridge shuttle should run at different times? Have
suggestions or complaints about the Crystal Shuttle or the BranVan?
Let your voice be heard!
Fill out this quick survey:
http://my.brandeis.edu/survsimp/one?survey_id=4250
Students' response will be taken into account to improve
transportation!
Contact: Sofya M. Bronshvayg <sofyab -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A11. Want to swim? Help the Swimming Club get funding!
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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 funding we'll get, and 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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B1. Sonnet-Grams Sale!
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February 9, 2009 - 11:00AM Usdan
Brandeis's Shakespeare club, Hold Thy Peace, will be selling
sonnet-grams all week and delivering them on Valentine's Day. Come to
our table in Usdan between 11-2 all week long (Feb. 9-13), pick one of
Shakespeare's sonnets to send to a friend or loved one for only $1
each, and we will deliver it to their mailbox by Valentine's Day! What
better way to express your love than the words of the greatest poet of
the English language?
Contact: Amy M. Klesert <klesert -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Home-made Hummus Party
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February 9, 2009 - 06:15PM Polaris - North Quad
Come learn how to make your own hummus, and then eat it!!
Join us for an awesome workshop and delicious food! There will be
HUMMUS (of course) and chips and veggies for dipping too.
Feel free to bring your dinner with you, too, and eat it with the
hummus~~
*~This is part of a monthly "made-from-scratch" food workshop that the
NaturaLiving club is hosting~*
Contact: Emilie Rebecca Schuler <emilie88 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Stretch and Strength
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February 9, 2009 - 06:30PM Crawford Studio - Spinghold
Come work on dancing, stretching and strengthening with Adagio on
Monday, from 6:30-7:30 in the Crawford 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>
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B4. Creative Writing Thesis Q & A
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February 10, 2009 - 07:00PM Castle Commons
Creative Writing Thesis/Independent Study Info Session
Contact: Michelle E. Olney <molney -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. Justice New Writers Night
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February 10, 2009 - 07:00PM Justice Office- ShapiroCC rm 252
New writers (and returning writers) are welcome to come to the Justice's
New Writers Night. We'll be having a little reception for new writers to
meet the editors and learn more about the newspaper. If you're
interested in writing for the Justice, this would be a good way for you
to introduce yourself and get started. Snacks will be provided!
Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. National Collegiate Volunteers
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February 10, 2009 - 08:00PM SCC 314
Learn about NCV and the new, exciting initiative in New Orleans!
Contact: Yuli Almozlino <yalmoz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. Daniel Harris LIVE on WBRS!
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February 10, 2009 - 10:00PM Multipurpose Room, 2nd fl, SCC
"As a whole, this solo project helmed by Daniel Harris may unthinkably
come across as too mellow even for the most impassioned melodic crowd,
but there are some gems worthy of complementing a relaxing late morning
brunch. Better yet, the free-spirited acoustic spell Harris casts with a
homemade, accessible arrangement of guitar, accordion, banjo, and more
could color in a ginger ambiance of a feel-good sitcom moment
("Elephant" in particular would be perfect for a show like Scrubs,
perhaps - the resonance of Harris' vocals here reminds me of Jose
Gonzalez's cover of the Knifes' "Heartbeats")."
--ShemSpeed
"This pleasingly spare and stripped-down experimental lo-fi pop
acoustic album eschews needless flashy razzle-dazzle frills in favoring
of a more straightforward approach to banging out a tune. Said approach
possesses a delicate intimacy and equally fragile melodicism that's
truly something to hear. Harris' vocals are appropriately warm and
inviting, the arrangements tight and harmonic, the lyrics thoughtful
and reflective. Proof positive that the small-scale take on music can
be quite moving and effective if done with a winning blend of skill and
ingenuity." -- Jersey Beat
The Joint, Brandeis's only weekly free live music series of all
original music genres, originates from upper floors of the Shapiro
Campus Center at Brandeis University every Tuesday night at 10:00pm,
can be heard live on WBRS 100.1 FM as well as on live webstream at
www.wbrs.org, and is free and open to the public of all ages. For this
semester's performances lineup and schedule, go to www.wbrs.org and
click WBRS Concert Listings or email booking@wbrs.org
Contact: Matthew J. Kessler <kess -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. Israel National Trail-- Information Meeting
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February 11, 2009 - 06:00PM Shapiro campus canter 315
Interested in an expedition this summer?
***On your next trip to Israel, think outside the bus***
Come to an Information Meeting this Wednesday and learn more about
hiking Israel National Trail this summer.
For more info, please visit us at:
http://israelnationaltrail.wordpress.com/
Contact: Feya Hillel <feya -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. Neuroscience Movie Night - "Memento"
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February 12, 2009 - 06:00PM Volen 105
Interested in Neuroscience?
Get ready for our first Neuroscience Movie night on THURSDAY, Feb 12th
from 6-9pm in Volen 105! We will be showing the movie "Memento", a
psychological thriller about a man with short-term memory loss. The
film will be followed by a discussion led by Professor John Lisman,
Neuroscience Program Chair on recent findings on short-term memory.
There will be FREE PIZZA as well! Check out the movie here:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/memento/
Hope to see you there!
-Lauren & Kamolika, your Neuroscience UDRs
Contact: Lauren A. Maramara <lmara2 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. Stretch and Strength
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February 12, 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>
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