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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for March 15, 2009
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. Shuttles on Sale
A2. SunDeis: Student Film Screening
A3. College Prowler Survey
A4. Apply to SSIS!!! (March 17 - 27)
A5. DeisBikes is Coming
A6. WBRS's April ticket giveaways
Stuff to Do...
B1. Mixed-Heritage Club's APAHM Movie Night
B2. SSIS Coffeehouse
B3. Tue - Mr. Nick & The Dirty Tricks LIVE on WBRS!
B4. Free HIV Testing on campus this Wednesday
B5. William Lobdell, Author of "Losing My Religion"
B6. A Night for Sudan
B7. Talk by Author of New Ted Kennedy Biography
B8. Queer People of Color Meeting
B9. LTS Student Job Fair
B10. Decemberists Listening Party
B11. Can Economics Work for Workers?
B12. Active Minds Movie Night: A Beautiful Mind
B13. Punk Rock Carnival
B14. Broken Blossoms LIVE on WBRS!
B15. SunDeis: 48 Hour Film Contest Screening
B16. SunDeis- Filmmakers: Clips and Conversation
B17. DAVID PRITCHARD (THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY): "CAPTAIN ABU RAED"
B18. Teen Grown-Ups
B19. SunDeis: Red Carpet Awards Ceremony
B20. SunDeis: Post Awards Ceremony Reception
B21. Tel Aviv: Myth Memory & Actuality
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A1. Shuttles on Sale
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The Spring Shuttles to Logan and NYC (Penn Station) are going on sale.
They will be 15 dollars one way to Logan
20 dollars one way to NYC
40 dollars for return as well to NYC.
Tickets will be sold in Usdan from 12-2 everyday for three weeks and
hopefully 6-8 in Sherman each day.
If you cannot make these times email and arranges will be made to pick
up tickets. Tickets will not be held, you must come and buy them.
Contact: Akash Vadalia <akashv -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A2. SunDeis: Student Film Screening
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Watch the best of student films submitted to the SunDeis Student Film
Festival! Each screening is located in SCC Atrium
Wednesday March 18 8:30 PM
Thursday March 19 7:00 PM
Saturday March 21 12:00 PM
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A3. College Prowler Survey
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If you are interested in having your opinions about Brandeis heard,
please take five minutes to fill out the College Prowler survey. Just
go to http://collegeprowler.com/survey/ to share what you think about
classes, sports and social life.
Contact: Emily J. Maskas <emaskas -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A4. Apply to SSIS!!! (March 17 - 27)
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Interested in helping the Brandeis Campus or learning more about
sexuality? Apply to be a counselor for the Student Sexuality
Information Service (SSIS)! Come fill out an application in our office
March 17th - 27th.
Questions?
Email us: ssis@brandeis.edu
Talk on AIM: ssisbrandeis
Call us: 7817363695
Or come into our office!
We are open Sunday 2-4, Monday-Friday 12-6.
Contact: Ilana A. Silverstein <isilver -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A5. DeisBikes is Coming
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DeisBikes is Brandeis' free bicycle rental program. By loaning
high-quality bikes to the Brandeis undergraduate community, DeisBikes
provides a convenient way to get to class, encourages off-campus
exploration, and sustains a healthy body and environment. The official
DeisBikes kick-off date is Monday, March 23rd!
---Opening Day Celebration---
3/23, Great Lawn/Shapiro Campus Center @ 12-3pm
Join us outside SCC for food, music, and an opportunity to check out or
rent the bikes!
---Bike Maintenance Training Session---
3/23, Great Lawn/SCC @ 2pm
Ever wanted to learn how to maintain or fix your bike? Come to a free
bike maintenance training session facilitated by the DeisBikes
mechanics. This event is open to the entire Brandeis community.
For more information, check out the facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72997796012
Brought to you by Student Activities, Student Union, and Greening the
Ivory Tower Class
Contact: Susan E. Paykin <spaykin -AT- brandeis.edu>
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A6. WBRS's April ticket giveaways
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Congratulations to the winners of the A. C. Newman show this past
weekend. Here are the giveaways for April:
World Inferno, Friday April 17, Paradise
Of Montreal, Monday April 20, Paradise
Bat for Lashes, Monday April 27, Paradise
Jack's Mannequin, Monday April 27, House of Blues
Mogwai with the Twilight Sad, Friday May 1, Wilbur Theater
E-mail publicity@wbrs.org or call x65277 to enter in the drawing to win
a pair of tickets to one of the above concerts!
Contact: Andrea D. Fineman <afineman -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B1. Mixed-Heritage Club's APAHM Movie Night
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March 16, 2009 - 09:00PM ICC Lounge
Tomorrow is the Mixed-Heritage Club's APAHM movie night! We will be
screening "Mississippi Masala", a film starring Denzel Washington that
explores interracial romance between African Americans and Indian
Americans in the US. It's a great movie and there will be snacks as
well, so take a break from studying and join us at 9:00 in the ICC
lounge.
Contact: Alexandra C. Luo <aluo -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B2. SSIS Coffeehouse
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March 16, 2009 - 09:30PM Chums
Come hang out with the Student Sexuality Information Service in Chums
for a delicious evening! We will be kicking off our application
process as well as St. Patrick's Day with the following GREAT
performances:
9:30 Paul Gale
9:55 Sam Roos Stand-Up Comedy
10:15 Sax Appeal
10:35 Neda and Rachel Parkin
10:45 Nina Hurwitz
11:05 Boris Kitchen
11:30 Bad Grammer
Come support your friends and get some free goodies! Can't wait to see
you there!
Contact: Ilana A. Silverstein <isilver -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B3. Tue - Mr. Nick & The Dirty Tricks LIVE on WBRS!
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March 17, 2009 - 10:00PM Shapiro Campus Center
MR. NICK & THE DIRTY TRICKS (blues/R&B/soul)
http://www.thedirtytricks.com
BIO: After a seven year run with Mr. Nick's Blues Mafia, dynamic front
man and powerhouse voicalist Nick "Mr. Nick" David has formed a killer
new band called Mr. Nick & the Dirty Tricks consisting of some of New
England's finest veteren bluesmen.
INFLUENCES: Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Junior Wells, and more.
The Joint, the Boston area'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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B4. Free HIV Testing on campus this Wednesday
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March 18, 2009 - 10:00AM Intercultural Center (ICC)
The Student Global AIDS Campaign, with the Boston Medical Center, is
once again offering FREE & confidential HIV Testing to Brandeis
Students. The test involves a finger-prick and results take about 30
minutes.
We will have snacks & movies to watch while you wait!
E-mail hivtesting@brandeis.edu to reserve an appointment. Walk-ins are
also available. The Event lasts until 3pm
For additional info on the Boston Medical Center and Project Trust:
http://www.bmc.org/hiv-aids/Clinical_Services_Testing_and_Counseling.htm
Contact: Samantha L. Greenberg <greenb -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B5. William Lobdell, Author of "Losing My Religion"
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March 18, 2009 - 12:00PM International Lounge
William Lobdell, 48, is the author of the new critically acclaimed
memoir, “Losing My Religion: How I Lost My Faith Reporting on Religion
in America — and Found Unexpected Peace” published by HarperCollins.
The book has garnered glowing reviews and endorsements from such
disparate people as atheist Christopher Hitchens and Skeptics Society
founder Michael Shermer, and a variety of well-known Pentecostal and
evangelical pastors and Christian talk radio hosts.
Lobdell started on the religion beat at the Los Angeles Times in 1998
as an evangelical Christian and left it, eight years later, a reluctant
atheist. He earned several national awards for his work before leaving
the beat in 2006. Lobdell also has been a visiting faculty member for
12 years at the University of California, Irvine.
There will be cookies!!
Contact: Thomas M. Charging Hawk <gatz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B6. A Night for Sudan
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March 18, 2009 - 06:00PM Shapiro Campus Center Atrium
Come to STAND's next fundraiser this Wednesday night in the Shapiro
Campus Center Atrium. All donations will go to My Sister's Keeper, a
humanitarian activist group promoting health and education in Sudan.
The group’s current project involves a girl’s school in the Southern
Sudanese village of Akon.
Speeches and Performances by: Brandeis Gospel Choir, Reverend Gloria
White Hammond (co-founder of My Sister’s Keeper), African Dance Club,
Mangok Bol (Administrator of Brandeis IGS Dept.), and The Berklee Music
Group.
Contact: Casey L. Nilsson <cnilsson -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B7. Talk by Author of New Ted Kennedy Biography
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March 18, 2009 - 07:00PM Heller School, Zinner Forum
Come hear Boston Globe journalist and lawyer Peter Canellos on
Wednesday, March 18 @ 7 p.m. in the Heller School's Zinner Forum
discuss his new biography of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
From growing up in the nation's most famous political family, to his
ascent to power, to the deaths of his brothers, to Chappaquiddick, to
his race for the presidency, and finally his mastery of the Senate,
Kennedy has lived a remarkable and uniquely American life. Hear stories
and insights into this American icon from Peter Canellos, columnist and
Washington Bureau Chief for the Boston Globe.
Contact: Jonah M. Seligman <jonahsel -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B8. Queer People of Color Meeting
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March 18, 2009 - 08:00PM Shaprio Campus Center 3rd floor
Meet other Queer People of Color in a relaxed social setting!
Contact: Kaamila A. Mohamed <kmohamed -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B9. LTS Student Job Fair
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March 19, 2009 - 01:00PM Goldfarb Library Info Commons
Do you use a computer, read books or spend money? If you answered yes,
come check out the Library and Technology Services student job fair on
Thursday, March 19 from 1-4 pm in the Goldfarb Library Info Commons.
LTS is looking for talented, hard-working students to fill openings for
the fall semester. For a list of positions and to apply online, visit
http://lts.brandeis.edu/about/jobs/
Contact: Brian R. Levenson <brilev -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B10. Decemberists Listening Party
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March 19, 2009 - 07:00PM Paradise Lounge - Boston
Love new music? Love hearing it before everyone else? Then come have
an exclusive advance listen to the new Decemberists album, The Hazards
of Love (out 3/24)! You can also take part in the chance to win two
free tickets to their Boston show in June!!
More info at http://tinyurl.com/afobmx
http://www.decemberists.com/
http://www.thedise.com/lounge/index.html
Contact: Rebecca S. Schiller <schiller -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B11. Can Economics Work for Workers?
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March 19, 2009 - 07:00PM Rapaporte Treasure Hall
Are sweatshops needed to strengthen developing economies? Or is there a
“race to the bottom” in workers’ wages? What are the right corporate
and government policies?
The Brandeis Labor Coalition and the Business Club will be hosting a
forum of different perspectives on international labor practices,
including professors from the Brandeis Economics department and
International Business School. Come hear scholarly opinions on the
ethical and economic ramifications of globalization on workers and get
your questions answered! Refreshments will be served following the
forum.
Speakers will include
Featured UMass-Boston Professor Gerald Friedman.
Brandeis' economics department chair Rachel McCulloch,
International Business School's Michael Appell,
The event will be moderated by Professor John Ballantine of IBS.
(Made possible by the SJSP Brenda Meehan Social Justice-in-Action
Grant)
Contact: Thomas M. Charging Hawk <gatz -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B12. Active Minds Movie Night: A Beautiful Mind
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March 19, 2009 - 08:00PM Polaris Lounge-North Quad
Come learn about mental illnesses and relax during a stressful week at
the Active Minds movie night. We will be watching the poignant film, "A
Beautiful Mind", which will be followed by a brief discussion.
Free snacks and drinks will be provided!!!
Contact: Asya Bashina <abashina -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B13. Punk Rock Carnival
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March 19, 2009 - 08:45PM Chum's Coffeehouse
Hosted by beautiful drag queen Jessica Storm!
With BANDS such as
NJ punk band FreeDoom, (myspace.com/freedoomnj)
MA punk band The Furiousity, (myspace.com/thefuriousity)
And acoustic grunge act Squallie Greenthumb,
(myspace.com/squalliegreenthumb)
Burlesque by Dangrrdoll, Gypsy Rose Lee, Eva Destruction, Autumn,
Killspree Cabaret, and more!
And sideshow acts by Ben Reynolds and The Human Floor!
(myspace.com/thehumanfloor)
You won't want to miss this show.. it's FREE!!! Get there at 8:45! Show
starts AT 9!!
Contact: Dinah R. Lofgren <dracine -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B14. Broken Blossoms LIVE on WBRS!
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March 20, 2009 - 11:30AM Shapiro Campus Center
BROKEN BLOSSOMS (bluegrass/Americana/acoustic)
http://www.myspace.com/brokenblossomsband
BIO: The beauty of Broken Blossoms is that they are both new and
familiar, rooted in tradition, yet rejuvenated by unique arrangements—a
happy convergence of traditional bluegrass, gospel, country blues, and
folk-pop.
Broken Blossoms is the unification of a group of highly recognizable
performers in Boston’s celebrated folk-music circuit—its members
gathered by gifted songwriter and guitarist, Andy Cambria, in support
of one the area’s most prominent singer-songwriters, Jenee Halstead.
Although the members of the band have impressive personal resumes, with
performances on such legendary stages as Grey Fox, Wintergrass, The
Birchmere, The Grand Master Fiddle Championship, Falcon Ridge and Club
Passim to their credit, it is their strength and style as a unit that’s
made an instant impact on Boston’s roots-music scene.
Geoff Bartley, operator of Boston’s bluegrass Mecca, The Cantab Lounge,
describes them thusly: “Every time I hear this band, they’re tighter,
deeper and more poised. The sultry vocals and refined songwriting,
steeped in traditional roots and bluegrass, vault the group into
another category. Look out—these folks could become well-known very
fast.”
The EP, Broken Blossoms, will be released March 23, 2009.
SOUNDS LIKE: Contemporary urban folkgrass.
INFLUENCES: Appalachia, Indie Folk-pop, SPBGMA, maj7th Chords
WBRS Coffeehouse, the only free weekly live acoustic music series in
the Boston area, originates from the Multipurpose Room of Shapiro
Campus Center at Brandeis University every Friday midday at 11:30am,
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 for more
information.
Contact: Matthew J. Kessler <kess -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B15. SunDeis: 48 Hour Film Contest Screening
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March 20, 2009 - 07:00PM SCC Atrium
Watch this year's submissions to SunDeis' 48 Hour Film Contest and vote
for your favorite!
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B16. SunDeis- Filmmakers: Clips and Conversation
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March 21, 2009 - 02:45PM SCC Theater
Hear student filmmakers speak about their submissions to the festival
and get an inside view of what it's like to make films!
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B17. DAVID PRITCHARD (THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY): "CAPTAIN ABU RAED"
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March 21, 2009 - 04:00PM Wasserman Cinematheque
The 2009 SunDeis Student Film Fesitval hosts DAVID PRITCHARD, producer
of FAMILY GUY, THE SIMPSONS and KING OF THE HILL. A special screening
of his award-winning film “CAPTAIN ABU RAED”, will be followed by a Q&A
with Pritchard.
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B18. Teen Grown-Ups
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March 21, 2009 - 07:00PM Shiffman 219
The Free Play Theater Cooperative presents a short drama written by the
inmates of Framingham Women's Prison. The plot revolves around a
pregnant teen who, forced out of her home and school, must make her way
on her own. This play addresses the hardships disadvantaged youths may
face.
Contact: Susanna A. Quaintance <squeue -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B19. SunDeis: Red Carpet Awards Ceremony
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March 21, 2009 - 08:00PM SCC Theater
Find out the winners of the 2009 SunDeis Student Film Festival and see
producer David Pritchard (The Simpsons, Family Guy, King of the
Hill)receive the Visionary Filmmaker Award! Reception will follow.
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B20. SunDeis: Post Awards Ceremony Reception
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March 21, 2009 - 09:30PM SCC Atrium
Mingle with filmmakers and special guests at SunDeis' closing event
Contact: Hanna A. Rosenthal-Fuller <hannarf -AT- brandeis.edu>
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B21. Tel Aviv: Myth Memory & Actuality
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March 22, 2009 - 01:30PM Sherman/Hassenfeld
International symposium to celebrate Tel Aviv at 100-- art,
architecture, film, food and more.
Tel Aviv at 100
Myth, Memory and Actuality
March 22-23, 2009
Two-day symposium, Sunday & Monday will focus on the significance and
meaning of establishing the first Hebrew city in nearly two millennia.
Scholars will come together from Israel and the United States to
examine the city from its founding to the present, with emphasis on its
cultural legacy. There will be presentations on Tel Aviv’s art and
architecture, and the premiere screening of a documentary film Tel Aviv
by two of Israel's most renowned filmmakers, Modi Bar-On and Anat
Zeltser. Food will be provided throughout the conference
Registration & Program details can be found at
http://www.brandeis.edu/israelcenter/newsEvents/tel_aviv_conf/schedule.html
Contact scis@brandeis.edu 781-736-2152 for further information
Contact: Rachel I. Litcofsky <litcofsk -AT- brandeis.edu>
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