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THIS WEEK AT BRANDEIS
Student Union Announcements for September 20, 2009
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View and submit online: http://union.brandeis.edu/announcements/
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Things to Know...
A1. Hiatt Workshops and Events: See Hiatt NACElink for more details
A2. Student Events' Chocolate Cook-Off
A3. Brandeis Law Journal - positions open
A4. Junior Brandeis Achievers
A5. STAR Peer Counseling
A6. Sillerman Prize - Innovations in Philanthropy - $5k Prize
A7. Want to go to MassMOCA?
A8. Brandeis on NBC!

Stuff to Do...
B1. Application Orientation
B2. Book Drive
B3. Community Service Fair
B4. Student Global AIDS Campaign Coffeehouse
B5. Brandeis Fall 2009 Career Fair

Shopping Around...
CC. Club Meetings & Info Sessions This Week

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A1. Hiatt Workshops and Events: See Hiatt NACElink for more details
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Monday, 9/21
Resumania
Have your resume reviewed for the Career Fair, Study Abroad
Applications, and on campus interviews with employers!
2-4:30, Hiatt Career Center

Tuesday, 9/22
Nuts & Bolts of Grad School
Thinking about law school? Come find out the nuts & bolts of the
application process.
3-4pm, Hiatt Conference Room

Wednesday, 9/23
How To Work a Career Fair
Come learn tips from Hiatt career counselors about how to make the most
of your time at the fair.
4-5pm, Hiatt Conference Room

Wednesday, 9/23
Study Abroad and Pre-Health Workshop
Think being pre-health means you can't study abroad? Think again! Hear
from students who have done both!
4-5pm, Academic Services Conference Room

Thursday, 9/24
Fall Career Fair
This is a great opportunity for all students, from first years looking
to find out about different career paths, to sophomores and juniors
looking to network with employers and find internship opportunities, as
well as seniors in search of full time jobs.
12-3pm, Levin

Thursday, 9/24
Summer Internship Funding Information Session
4pm, Abraham Shapiro Academic Complex, Atrium

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

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A2. Student Events' Chocolate Cook-Off
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Grab some friends and sign up for the ultimate chocolate cook-off at
Student Events' chocolate festival during Fall Fest Weekend. Make your
favorite chocolate recipe and then be voted Brandeis' Best Chocolatier
with the prize of winning delicious desserts from Finale Desserterie &
Bakery in Boston.

Sign up at the Student Events office located on the second floor of the
Shapiro Campus Center or online by emailing ejying@brandeis.edu .

Contact: Eva J. Ying <ejying -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A3. Brandeis Law Journal - positions open
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This semester the Brandeis University Law Journal Association is
publishing its very first issue. The Association is brand new, and
almost all leadership positions are open. Visit www.BrandeisJournal.com
for the application for those positions as well as for some basic
information about this student-run publication. (Applications are due
on Sept. 30th.)

Questions? Please contact Judah Marans at jmarans@brandeis.edu.

Contact: Judah A. Marans <jmarans -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A4. Junior Brandeis Achievers
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Junior Brandeis Achievers (JBA) is looking for volunteers! JBA is an
after school program that takes place every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 at
the Stanley Elementary School (Grades K-5). Volunteers plan
activites(with other volunteers) for a club of their choice. This
semester we have the following clubs available: Singing Spectacular (a
musical), Needle Arts, Artistic Adventures , Build It, Kindergarten
Konnections, Wacky Science, Tall Tales (creative writing),Nonviolent
Communications, and Write Out Loud (public speaking). If you're
interested, please contact Heather, Sarah, and Lauren.

Contact: Sarah Michael <saramic6 -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A5. STAR Peer Counseling
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STAR(Students Talking About Relationships) is a face-to-face
peer-counseling group on campus. We are trained peer counselors to
talk about anything. We are located in Shapiro Campus Center in room
324. Our office hours this week will be Monday-Thursday 2-4 and 7-10.
Our regular hours are Sunday-Thursday 2-4 and 7-10. At STAR you can say
anything!

Contact: Rachel S. Sawicki <rss07 -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A6. Sillerman Prize - Innovations in Philanthropy - $5k Prize
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Come to the first of four workshops on Friday, September 25th, 2:30-4:00
PM in room 163 of the Heller School to learn how to form teams and be
part of this written plan competition. Plans should be focused on the
most innovative and creative ways to advance philanthropy on college
campuses. Teams must be comprised of at least two parts of the
Brandeis community: undergraduate, Graduate Schools (including Graduate
School of Arts and Sciences, The Heller School, The International
Business School and Rabb Graduate School of Continuing Studies) and
BOLLI and BNWC. The three remaining workshops are on Oct. 1st, Oct.
13th and Oct. 22nd. Visit: sillermancenter.brandeis.edu for times
and places!

Contact: Sarah B. Schwartz <sarahbs1 -AT- brandeis.edu>

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A7. Want to go to MassMOCA?
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The European Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, and Comparative Literature
UDRs invite you to join us on a trip to MassMOCA, a contemporary art
museum in western MA. We're carpooling out there (it's about 2.5 hours
away), so, sign up here if you're interested in going. (Please include
your full name in the sign-up form!)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFJIMTlQMU5yWkU2dHJpM2JmMmU1alE6MA

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

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A8. Brandeis on NBC!
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Tova Ferstenberg, a sophomore currently attending Brandeis University,
is going to be featured on the NBC hit game show, Deal or No Deal,
September 22-24. She will be attending their college themed episode and
will be clad in Brandeis attire. The air date of this episode is TBA.

Feel free to contact her with any further questions!

Contact: Tova J. Ferstenberg <tovaf -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B1. Application Orientation
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September 21, 2009 - 08:00PM Haitt Career Center

The Business Club is having 'Application Orientation' for students
interested in any type of internship or job over the summer. It will
introduce the what the job market is like now, what experiences would
be beneficial, and simple tips for writing a resume. As well as answer
questions from students. Hiatt's own Joe Dupont will be speaking.

Contact: Traci R. Gordon <tgordon -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B2. Book Drive
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September 23, 2009 - 12:00PM Shapiro Campus Center

Social Justice at Brandeis is More Than Words !

How can YOU help? Are your shelves cluttered with last semester’s
textbooks? Or your favorite reads from summer break?
Bring your books to SCC from 12-2:30 (during the Community Service
Fair) to drop them off!

Join the Brandeis community as we support a local non-profit on Moody
Street called More Than Words. It is a bookstore, café and a
transformational vehicle for youth ages 16-21 who are in foster care,
court-involved, homeless or dropped out of school. More Than Words
empowers youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a
business. Youth gain real-world job training, education and life
support, and the true sense that they are part of a community.

Contact: Michelle E. Stoisits <mstoi -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B3. Community Service Fair
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September 23, 2009 - 12:00PM Shapiro Campus Center

From 12-2:30 pm in SCC. Come to the Community Service Fair! A unique
opportunity to volunteer on your own with local community partners from
the Greater Boston and Waltham area. Meet with over 25 local
organizations to learn about their needs, goals and missions, and how
you can volunteer or intern with these organizations. If you are
curious to learn more about the dynamics and services that are
available
in Boston this event is perfect for you.

Free Food! Pizza from Dominos!

Contact: Michelle E. Stoisits <mstoi -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B4. Student Global AIDS Campaign Coffeehouse
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September 30, 2009 - 09:30PM Chum's

Join the Student Global AIDS Campaign in a fund raising coffeehouse
featuring Starving Artists, Jewish Fella Acapella, and more to come!

Contact: Sriram R. Anbil <sanbil -AT- brandeis.edu>

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B5. Brandeis Fall 2009 Career Fair
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September 24, 2009 - 12:00PM Levin Ballroom, Usdan

The career fair is a great opportunity for all students, from first
years looking to find out about different career paths, to sophomores
and juniors looking to network with employers and find internship
opportunities, as well as seniors in search of full time jobs.

Log in to Hiatt NACElink
(https://brandeisu-csm.symplicity.com/students/) for details about
employers and to register for preparation workshops before the fair!

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

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CC. Club Meetings & Info Sessions This Week
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* Sep 22 - Fall Fest Volunteers: Introductory Meeting (08:00PM - SCC Room 313)
Need volunteer experience within the Brandeis Community? Excited about being part of the Brandeis community and want to showcase it? Running out of University t-shirts you didn't pay for?

Please come to our second Introductory meeting and decide whether becoming a Fall Fest volunteer is for you! Learn more about what Fall Fest is and what our volunteers do. Bring your friends with you--the more, the merrier!

Refreshing snacks and drinks will be served.

* Sep 23 - NEW - ColorGuard!! (09:00PM - Castle Commons)
Come hear more about Brandeis' brand new colorguard!

* Sep 24 - PERC Training and Info Night! (08:00PM - Upper Sherman - Gellar)
Like to party? Like to live? Learn how to do both at PERC!

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