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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for March 8, 2009
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. V Week 2009
A2. Be a Culture X Volunteer
A3. Emotions: The play
A4. Want to Participate in a Philanthropic Date Auction?
A5. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week - Details on Hiatt NACElink
A6. FREAKSHOW-Zach Handler's Senior Thesis
A7. Casting Session for New BTV Show!
A8. Apply to be a UDR for your major!
A9. A. C. Newman tickets: Still up for grabs
Stuff to Do...
B1. National Collegiate Volunteers General Interest Mtg This Tues!
B2. Slice N Deis Premiere Event!
B3. Dialogue on Disability: Speaker and Film Series
B4. G-d and Evil
B5. Hispanic Studies Meet the Majors Redux!!!
B6. SunDeis: 48 Hour Film Contest!
B7. Nick Brown Junior Conducting Recital/Boston Unhinged
B8. PACHANGA! Spring 09
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A1. V Week 2009
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V-Week March 9-12 2009!
Monday, March 9th 5 PM - 6 PM, ICC Multipurpose Room
Self Defense Workshop
Join instructor Tiffany Roberts (Brandeis '11) for an applied lesson in
self-defense and making the most of your surroundings. The workshop will
consist of instruction in basic technique, hands-on practice, and a
question answer period. All are welcome!
Tuesday, March 10th, 3 PM - 4 PM, Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
Vagina Cookie Decorating
If your vagina was a cookie what would it taste like?... Stop by during
your class-commute and join the Vagina Club in the Campus Center as we
decorate vagina sugar cookies with all sorts of tasty art supplies!
Come quick while the cookies last!
Wednesday, March 11th, 6 PM - 8 PM, Olin Sang Auditorium
Orgasm Workshop
Back by popular demand! Think you know it all? Think you know nothing?
No matter what, don't miss this entertaining (and informative) workshop
led by Brandeis' favorite guest expert! Using clips from movies and
books, Megan from Miko Exoticwear has returned just to show you how to
get your groove on to leave you (or someone else) extremely satisfied!
Interested participants of every gender and sexual orientation are
invited to attend.
Thursday, March 12th, 6 PM - 8 PM, Hassenfeld Lounge, Upper Sherman
Real Life Vagina Monologues Panel
Ever wonder about the personal choices your professors have made in
their lives? What did they major in? Where did they expect to be 10
years out of college? When did they first fall in love? What would
their vaginas say? Come learn about the interesting lives of women
leaders on our campus in a Real Life Vagina Monologues! Refreshments
will be provided.
Contact: Victoria Y. Cohen <vickico -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. Be a Culture X Volunteer
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If you are interested in volunteering for Culture X 2009...
Advantages of being a volunteer include:
*guaranteed show admission
*free Cultue X 2009 T-Shirt
Volunteers must be available all day Saturday April 4th and
approximately 2 one hour meetings group meetings before the show date.
Meeting times are TBA.
Contact: Mingh A. Daniel <mdaniel -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. Emotions: The play
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Emotions is a play written and directed by senior Nathan Porteshawver.
The play is about a rock star on the brink of self-destruction that
must come to terms with his past. There will even be a live band on
stage!
Seating is limited but tickets are free so reserve yours today. Shows
are on Wednesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 12th at 7pm. Limit 6
tickets per person.
Contact: Liana J. Petruzzi <liana910 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Want to Participate in a Philanthropic Date Auction?
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On the evening of April 2nd, 2009 Student Events and Student Global AIDS
Campaign will be co-sponsoring a Date Auction as a part of Bronstein
Week.
All proceeds to benefit HIV/AIDS organization.
If you want to be auctioned off at the Date Auction please contact
Samantha Greenberg (greenb@brandeis.edu) or Polin Abuaf
(polin@brandeis.edu) as soon as possible. All participants welcome!
Contact: Samantha L. Greenberg <greenb -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. Hiatt Workshops and Events This Week - Details on Hiatt NACElink
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Triumvirate Environmental Information Session 3/9 Hiatt, 12-1pm
Learn about working in the environmental health, safety, and
environmental consulting.
Connecting International Experience to your Job Search 3/11 Alumni
Lounge, Usdan, 3:30-4:30pm
Discover how to describe your international experience powerfully and
effectively in resumes, cover letters, and interviews.
Applying to Graduate School 3/11 Lurias, Hassenfeld Conference Center,
6-7pm
A panel of admissions, financial aid, and career experts will provide
an overview of the process of deciding about, applying to, and paying
for, graduate school.
City Year 3/11 Lown, Room 302, 6:30-7:30pm
Attend the City Year information session, meet the Recruitment Manager
for the City Year and learn about upcoming on-campus interviews.
Register for this event via Hiatt Nacelink.
WOW Deadline is Friday, March 13th. Be sure to get your application
materials in on time! go.brandeis.edu/wow
For more information about these and other Hiatt events, log on to
Hiatt NACElink at: https://brandeisu-csm.symplicity.com/students
Contact: Annelise D. Parham <parham -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. FREAKSHOW-Zach Handler's Senior Thesis
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It's that time of semester when senior theses are all over campus, and
here's one that's bound to be the freakiest one of all, starring our
very own one-of-a-kind actor Zach Handler.
FREAKSHOW
A One-Man Show based on the solo plays of Eric Bogosian
**2 performances only**
Saturday March 14th 8pm
Sunday March 15th 8pm
Merrick Theater, Spingold Theatre Center, Brandeis University
Featuring Zach Handler
Directed by Mike Martin
Stage Managed by Sam Negin
For MATURE audiences only
Admission is FREE!
Contact: Zachary A. Handler <zachh -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A7. Casting Session for New BTV Show!
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BTV is currently developing a new sitcom, "Tripod," to be filmed ASAP.
There will be a CASTING SESSION for all people interested in PRINCIPAL
ROLES (most/all episodes), RECURRING ROLES (multiple appearances
throughout the show, though not present in all), or GUEST ROLES
(one-off appearances).
There will be THREE OPPORTUNITIES for auditioning!
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 7-9 PM
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 5-6 PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 7-9 PM
All dates are in the Rear Lounge of the ICC. Script samples will be
provided on site and casting will be IMMEDIATE.
If interested, CREW OPPORTUNITIES are also available. If you have any
questions/are interested/would like to reserve a specific time slot for
auditioning, please e-mail kchau@brandeis.edu.
Contact: Karen Chau <kchau -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A8. Apply to be a UDR for your major!
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Sophomores and Juniors:
Are you passionate about your major? Would you like to help other
students within your major?
We’re looking for qualified Undergraduate Departmental Representatives
(UDRs) in most majors and minors. Serve as a resource for
current/potential majors and minors, bring student concerns to faculty,
and promote your field of study. Check www.brandeis.edu/das/programs/udr
to apply and for more information.
Applications are due Sunday, March 15.
Contact: Liane Courtney Grasso <lgrasso -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A9. A. C. Newman tickets: Still up for grabs
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WBRS is still taking entries into the A. C. Newman concert ticket
drawing. The concert is this Saturday, the 15th. Call x65277 or e-mail
publicity@wbrs.org to enter your name in the drawing. Stay tuned for
our April giveaways! We'll announce them next week.
Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. National Collegiate Volunteers General Interest Mtg This Tues!
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March 10, 2009 - 08:30PM Shapiro Campus Center rm 314
Come find about about National Collegiate Volunteers and the work we are
doing to fight the health care crisis in New Orleans! Are you interested
in social justice and active citizenship? Do you have interesting ideas
about how to reform health care? If so, we could use your help!! We are
currently teaming up with the Louisiana Resource Guide Committee
(supported by the Louisiana Department of Health) to create a resource
database that aims to serve approx 90,000 low-income, uninsured adults!
Contact: Noah W. Kaplan <nwkaplan -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. Slice N Deis Premiere Event!
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March 10, 2009 - 09:00PM Olin Sang Auditorium
Brandeis Television's hit comedy "Slice N Deis" is premiering it's sixth
and penultimate episode in Olin Sang Auditorium on Tuesday March 10th at
9pm. Admission is free!
SLICE N DEIS is an award-nominated, scripted sitcom produced by
Brandeis students for Brandeis Television. It follows a group of
friends at Brandeis University as they handle typical "Brandeis"
issues. It's a comedy that combines humor both outrageous and subtle to
satirize life at Brandeis.
The Episode 6 Commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD_4XPJbbdg
Check out all of the previous episodes!
*Channel 65 on your TV
*Brandeis IPTV:
http://lts.brandeis.edu/techresources/telecom/tv/iptv2.html
*BTV online: http://btv.brandeis.edu/videos
*YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/brandeistelevision
Contact: Arun A. Narayanan <arunn -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Dialogue on Disability: Speaker and Film Series
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March 11, 2009 - 06:30PM Pollack Aud. (Next to the Rose)
David A. Ticchi, EdD “Social and Professional Treatment of People with
Disabilities”
Dr. David A. Ticchi works at Newton North High School supervising a
School-to-Career program. Concurrent with his role as a teacher, David
serves as Special Assistant to the President at the Legal Sea Foods
Corporation where he administers the President’s Advisory Councils,
teaches a Disability Awareness seminar for managers and certified
trainers, and co-chairs the company’s Ethics Program. As a result of
his extensive work and the fact that he has been legally blind since
birth, Dr. Ticchi is recognized as an expert on the blind population in
America, and on the social and professional treatment of the disabled in
general.
Don't forget the event is FREE and REFRESHMENTS will be served.
Contact: Rebecca K. Schulman <rschulm1 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B4. G-d and Evil
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March 11, 2009 - 08:00AM Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Why is there suffering in the world? Why do bad things happen to good
people? Come see Brandeis Chabad and Brandeis Humanists debate a
question that has plagued humanity for ages. Moderated by James
Carroll, distinguished author, columnist, and Richman Distinguished
Visiting Professor at Brandeis. Debaters: for Chabad, Peretz Chein and
Alex Flyax, for Brandeis Humanists, Max Lewis '09 and Jonah Cohen '10
Contact: Thomas M. Charging Hawk <gatz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. Hispanic Studies Meet the Majors Redux!!!
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March 12, 2009 - 04:00PM Shiffman 201
Are interested in a Hispanic Studies Major or Minor? Do you want to
study abroad in a Spanish speaking country or are you looking for a job
for Spanish speakers? Come to the Hispanic Studies Meet the Majors event
to have all of your questions answered by current majors and minors and
representatives from Hiatt and the Study Abroad Office!
Ice Cream will be provided!
Contact: Victoria Y. Cohen <vickico -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. SunDeis: 48 Hour Film Contest!
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March 13, 2009 - 06:30PM SCC Multipurpose Room
Take on the challenge - Your team will have 48 hours to write, film and
edit your movie! Each team will get a character, a prop, a line of
dialog, and a genre that must be included in their film.
48 HOURS OF FILMMAKING
Friday, March 13th 7pm-Sunday, March 15th 7pm
*At least one member from each team must attend the kick off event.
* If a group is Shabbat observant, then they have till Monday, March
17th at 5pm to hand in their film. They must arrange for someone to
attend the Kick Off Event in their place.
*Equipment will be available
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. Nick Brown Junior Conducting Recital/Boston Unhinged
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April 4, 2009 - 02:00PM Slosberg Music Center, Brandeis
Nicholas Alexander Brown leads Boston Unhinged Chamber Players in a
concert of music by Schubert, Hindemith, and Wagner. Pamela Dellal and
Pamela Wolfe, Brandeis voice instructors, as soloists. Free Admission &
Free Post-Concert Reception. Sponsored by the Department of Music,
Center for German and European Studies, and The Irving Fine Society
Singers & Ensemble.
Carolyn Chyu '09, Flute
Holly Schwartz (Gr), Oboe
Jared Field '11, Clarinet
Alicia Kaszeta (Gr), Horn
Andrew Gainer (Gr), Trumpet
Ethan Valinetz '11, Violin
George Luikens (Gr), Violin
Hannah Saltman '12, Viola
Conner Massey '11, Cello
Contact: Nicholas A. Brown <nabrown -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. PACHANGA! Spring 09
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March 14, 2009 - 10:00PM Levin Ballroom
Get excited for PACHANGA Spring 09!
Tickets are now selling at SCC and Upper Usdan from 6pm-9pm. There will
only be Pre-Sale to guarantee everyone's entrance so buy your tickets
while they last.
Also, we (I-Club) would like to know your taste in music to help make
this Pachanga even better. Please fill this 2-question survey (1 minute
or less)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=vL4MmikfDHZDy_2fenKBHyvA_3d_3d
See you Saturday at Pachanga,
International Club
Contact: Leon Markovitz <lmwbs89 -AT- brandeis.edu>
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