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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for April 19, 2009
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. LAST Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale!
A2. Bill Ayers Tickets On Sale This Week
A3. Hillel Elections!
A4. Activism at Brandeis: Lame or Cool?
A5. Juniors: Get a Jump Start Before Senior Year!
A6. Hiatt Workshops and Events - Details on Hiatt NACElink
A7. Join the Brandeis Pluralism Alliance Steering Committee in 09-10
A8. LYSISTRATA: A Senior Thesis
A9. "Lose the Shoes" 3v3 Barefoot Soccer Benefit
A10. Liquid Latex's 2009 Show- You Are What You Wear?
A11. "All Springs," a play

Stuff to Do...
B1. Waltham Group Volunteer Appreciation Night
B2. Voices of Praise Gospel Extravaganza!
B3. Democracy for America Coffeehouse
B4. DIY Dumplings!
B5. "COOKED" : A Documentary-In-Progress
B6. Silent Art Auction with Original Brandeis Community Art
B7. FREE food + Joshua Bennett LIVE on WBRS!
B8. NCV Walk-A-Thon followed by SpringFest! Walk for a good cause!

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A1. LAST Cheryl Ann's Challah Sale!
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Stop by to pre-order challot this week in either Usdan or Sherman:
Monday-Wednesday: Usdan 12-2pm and Sherman 5:30-7:30pm.

$6 each for plain, raisin, and WHOLE WHEAT challah.

Pay when you pick up your challah on Friday in Lower Usdan between 11am
and 1:30pm.

If you cannot make it to the tabling times, you can email your order to
athomas@brandeis.edu.

Proceeds go to Magen David Adom, the Israeli Emergency Ambulance
organization.

Contact: Alissa C. Thomas <athomas -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A2. Bill Ayers Tickets On Sale This Week
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William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of
Illinois at Chicago, and former member of the radical anti-war group,
the Weather Underground, will speak on social justice movements and
lessons from the anti-war movement. The event will take place from
8:30 to 10:30 on Thursday, April 30th, and two open town hall meetings
will take place on the preceding Monday and Wednesday (4/27 and 4/29).

Tickets are available this week! They will go on sale at the DFA
coffeehouse (4/20), and then will be available in Usdan from Tuesday
(4/21)through Monday (4/27). Tickets are available to the Brandeis
community ONLY, and cost $5. Must have a valid Brandeis ID to
purchase. Email Mariel Gruszko at mgruszko@brandeis.edu to purchase
tickets, or if you would like to attend but cannot afford a ticket.

This event is co-sponsored by Democracy for America, Students for a
Democratic Society, the Brenda Meehan Social Justice Grant, and the
PAX, Education, and History departments.

Contact: Liza J. Behrendt <lizaveta -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A3. Hillel Elections!
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This is a friendly reminder that Hillel elections season has begun!
Declaration of candidacy ends this TUESDAY (4/21) at 7pm, so don't
forget to sign-up outside of the Hillel lounge if you're interested in
running.

Important Dates for Candidates:

**Declaration of Candidacy- 9am Monday, April 6 to 7pm Tuesday, April
21. Sign up on the bulletin board outside of the Hillel Lounge. (If
you are abroad, pick a proxy.)
**MANDATORY Candidates Meeting- 7pm Tuesday, April 21 in the Hillel
Lounge
**Candidates' Forum- Wednesday, April 22 @ 9pm in Pearlman Lounge.
Please send a written statement and digital picture to
brodie@brandeis.edu
**Elections- Thursday, April 23 (Online) at noon to Friday, April 24 at
noon. All Brandeis Students are invited to vote!

Good luck! Please do not hesitate to contact any of the election
commissioners with questions, comments, or problems.

The elections commissioners,
Nicki Brodie (brodie@brandeis.edu)
Emily Fishman (efishman@brandeis.edu)
Daniel Weisz (daweisz@brandeis.edu)

Contact: Emily M. Fishman <efishman -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A4. Activism at Brandeis: Lame or Cool?
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For an upcoming project, Brandeis film company Works In Progress is
sponsoring a survey about activism at Brandeis and social justice.
Whether you love it, hate it, or are indifferent, take a minute to fill
out the survey in the link below.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=cFpCR0pwNzkzZkhlTE4wMGR2UWhHRlE6MA..

Contact: Illona Yuhaev <fordnm -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A5. Juniors: Get a Jump Start Before Senior Year!
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Junior Jump Start: Workshops at the Hiatt Career Center
RSVP in the Events --> Workshops section of Hiatt NACElink
(https://brandeisu-csm.symplicity.com/students)

Job Search Track
Find a Full-time Job: Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 22, 12-1pm

Write Remarkable Letters: Thursday, April 23, 12-1pm (cover letters,
networking correspondence, thank you notes)

Make Marvelous Impressions: Friday, April 24, 12-1pm (interviews,
networking meetings, etc.)

Making Your Way to the New Wall Street: Friday, April 24, 1:15-3:45pm
Hosted by Dan Lustig '02 - Economics/Sociology, SR Capital, LLC.

Graduate School Track
Nuts & Bolts of a Law School Application: Wednesday, April 22, 3-4pm

Applying to Graduate School: Thursday, April 23, 3:30-4:30pm

Writing a Personal Statement: Friday, April 24, 12-1pm & Monday, April
27, 4-5pm

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

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A6. Hiatt Workshops and Events - Details on Hiatt NACElink
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This Week

InSegment Interviews, Tue 4/21, Hiatt, Usdan

Conquering the First Year of Law School Tue, 4/21, 12-1pm Hiatt, Usdan

Hiatt Theater Arts Fellows Deadline: Tue, 4/21 at noon.

Peace Corps Information Table Wed, 4/22, 10:30am-2pm Usdan, Lobby

Nuts & Bolts of a Law School Application Wed, 4/22, 3-4pm International
Lounge, Usdan

Internships and Academic Credit Wed, 4/22, 3:30-4:30pm Hiatt, Usdan

Jobs in Non-Profits Brown Bag Lunch Session and Resume Critiques Thu,
4/23, 12-2pm Hiatt Career Center, Usdan

Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium (MERC) Education Career
Fair Thu, 4/23, 9:00am – 3:30pm Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Applying to Graduate School Thu, 4/23, 3:30-4:30pm Hiatt, Usdan

Writing a Personal Statement Fri, 4/24, 12-1pm Hiatt, Usdan

Making Your Way to the New Wall Street Fri, 4/24, 1:15-3:45pm Location
TBD

Coming up...
Writing a Personal Statement Mon, 4/27 4-5pm Hiatt, Usdan

Health & Public Policy Recruiter in Residence Program Wed, 4/29
12-4:30pm Hiatt, Usdan

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

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A7. Join the Brandeis Pluralism Alliance Steering Committee in 09-10
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The Brandeis Pluralism Alliance (BPA) invites applications for new
members to join the Pluralism Alliance Steering Committee, which is
responsible for advising all of the initiative’s activities. The
Steering Committee also selects grant recipients for projects
addressing issues of identity, pluralism and unity at Brandeis, and its
members serve as liaisons to grants recipients and organize Pluralism
Alliance meetings for representatives of student organizations (and
other faculty, staff and students) to share and discuss ongoing
initiatives. More information and applications are available online at
http://www.brandeis.edu/das/programs/bpa/committee/index.html. Apply by
Monday, April 20.

Contact: Liane Courtney Grasso <lgrasso -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A8. LYSISTRATA: A Senior Thesis
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Come see LYSISTRATA this week!

The women of ancient Greece decide to stop their husbands from going to
war – in a very creative way. Three actors play all the parts in this
up-to-date translation of an outrageous classic (literally) comedy that
uses its laughs to explore questions of war, peace, and other social
themes.

Directed by Lily Nagy-Deák
Stage Managed by Elana Friedland
Produced by Amy Klesert

TWO NIGHTS ONLY!
Wednesday, April 22nd at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 23rd at 8:00 p.m.
Merrick Theater, Spingold Theater Center

Admission is free. Please email to reserve seats.

Contact: Amy M. Klesert <klesert -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A9. "Lose the Shoes" 3v3 Barefoot Soccer Benefit
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On Friday, May 1st, from 4-8pm, Brandeis University will host its
biannual “Lose the Shoes” 3 v. 3 barefoot soccer tournament on Chapels
Field. All of the proceeds from this tournament will directly benefit a
non-profit organization called Grassroot Soccer, which uses the power of
soccer to raise awareness about the AIDS epidemic that is devastating
Sub-Saharan Africa. Teams can have a minimum of three and a maximum of
six people. There is a registration fee of $10 per person, which can be
paid on the day of the event. The winning team will receive a PUMA
warm-up kit and drawstring bag. The winner of the soccer ball juggling
contest will also win a prize from PUMA. Free snacks and drinks will be
provided by Hannaford’s and Shaw’s. To register a team or volunteer your
time, please contact Amanda Bellmar at abellmar@brandeis.edu. Be one of
the first 10 team captains to register your team and receive a PUMA
ball or t-shirt. Also, you can sign up in Usdan from 11am-2pm from
Tuesday, April 21st to Friday, April 24th. All teams wishing to
participate must be submitted by Wednesday, April 29th.

Contact: Amanda T. Bellmar <abellmar -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A10. Liquid Latex's 2009 Show- You Are What You Wear?
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Come to this year's Liquid Latex show! We have 10 amazing groups in 2
Acts! Tickets go on sale in Usdan M-W from 11:30-2pm and from 5:30-7pm.
We have sold out for the past few years, so get your ticket early!
Tickets are $7 Seated (and early admission) and $5 Standing.

Contact: Sarah H. Freeman <sfreeman -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A11. "All Springs," a play
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This Festival of the Arts, come along the journey of mythic characters,
starting in the courtyard and meandering through the Foster wing of the
Rose Art Museum. Based on Ovid's "Metamorphoses," "All Springs"
incorporates physical theater and contemporary dance to create a
dream-like realm, bringing ancient Greek mythology to life!

Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
6:30 pm
Foster Gallery, Rose Art Museum

Free and open to the public.
Part of the Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts and made
possible by a grant from the Office of the Arts and the Undergraduate
Research Program.

Contact: Catherine A. Wagner <cwagner -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B1. Waltham Group Volunteer Appreciation Night
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April 20, 2009 - 07:30PM SCC Art Gallery

The Waltham Group will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation night for all
of its volunteers. We will be celebrating all the volunteer work
students have done throughout the year! There will be desserts, a
chocolate fountain, a raffle with the chance to win gift certificates
and much more!

Contact: Jessica R. Gottsegen <jgotts -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B2. Voices of Praise Gospel Extravaganza!
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April 27, 2009 - 07:30PM Polaris Lounge, North Quad

Come check out Voices of Praise gospel choir's end-of-the-semester
concert. If you haven't really heard much gospel music, or if you're
just looking for an entertaining performance, come check it out! We'll
be accompanied by keyboard, drums, and bass, and Voices of Soul will
also be performing! Food will be provided!

Contact: Benjamin G. Cooper <bgcooper -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B3. Democracy for America Coffeehouse
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April 20, 2009 - 09:30PM Chums

Join Democracy for America for a celebration of music and liberal
behavior!

9:30 - Up the Octave
10:00 - Amanda Hoffman
10:30 - Boatcar
11:00 - Company B
11:30 - Dance party with DFA!

Contact: Liza J. Behrendt <lizaveta -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B4. DIY Dumplings!
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April 21, 2009 - 07:00PM Polaris Lounge, North Quad

Join the NaturaLiving Club for our April made-from-scratch food
workshop, and learn how to make your very own dumplings (also know as
dimsun, or mandu)! There'll be lots of fillings to choose from, and you
can customize your own!
Make sure to not eat too much for dinner before hand!

Contact: Emilie Rebecca Schuler <emilie88 -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B5. "COOKED" : A Documentary-In-Progress
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April 21, 2009 - 07:30PM Golding Auditorium

Join filmmaker & activist Judith Helfand for an interactive evening of
screening, feedback & discussion -- featuring her new
documentary-in-progress COOKED. July 1995: heat wave hits Chicago, 739
people die in one week. Survival? Determined by the class of
neighborhoods where people live: air-conditioned supermarkets or
boarded-up stores? COOKED is a film and a community engagement campaign
that will ask hard questions and explore dynamic, "green" solutions
taking root in the post-industrial corridors of our nation's cities –
Chicago, Detroit, Oakland, South Bronx (NY), Springfield (MA).

Contact: Sarah A. Levy <levys -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B6. Silent Art Auction with Original Brandeis Community Art
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April 22, 2009 - 05:30PM Slosberg Music Center

A new addition to the Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts
this year, the Silent Art Auction gives members of the Brandeis
Community an opportunity to showcase their talents and have others bid
on them, with all proceeds going to the Brandeis Arts Council. The
auction takes place during the Festival opening reception (with free
Mexican food!) and throughout the evening, in conjunction with the
undergraduate A Cappella Fest in Slosberg Music Center. Please stop by
to show your support and bring the "arts" back to Brandeis!

Contact: Angela R. Meyster <ameyster -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B7. FREE food + Joshua Bennett LIVE on WBRS!
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April 24, 2009 - 11:30AM Shapiro Campus Center upstairs

Joshua Bennett, Brandeis Admissions staffer, performs acoustic-folk-type
music, all original material. His live performance debut took place on
Saturday September 26, 2008 in Cholmondeley's.

Catch him live on WBRS in the SCC on April 24, and also for FREE food
as part of the Department of Student Activities' Taste of Waltham
series!

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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B8. NCV Walk-A-Thon followed by SpringFest! Walk for a good cause!
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April 26, 2009 - 10:00AM Shapiro Campus Center steps

This Sunday starting at 10am, NCV is hosting a 5-mile Walk-A-Thon to
supprt greater health care accessibility for New Orleans, LA. Walkers
get freebies/discounts as well as breakfast to kick start this awesome
event! Best of all, we'll be back in time for SpringFest! Don't miss
this opportunity to let Waltham know what great initiatives Brandeis
students are focused on!

Contact: Noah W. Kaplan <nwkaplan -AT- brandeis.edu>

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