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1. Sign up for Spring Outreach Day

2. Campus Blood Drive

3. 5th Anniversary of the War in Iraq

4. Relay for Life

5. Health Week Lunches

6. African Cookout
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1. Sign up for Spring Outreach Day

SPRING INTO ACTION: ***Saturday, March 29***
Sign-ups for Spring Outreach Day 2008 have begun at http://www.rice.edu/rsvp!
Come out for a morning or afternoon volunteer session at one of the 22 organizations taking part in this Spring's Outreach Day. Look out for signs about upcoming Study Breaks (free Ben and Jerry's ice cream!) and don't forget to sign up by next ***Friday, March 21***! And as more incentive, each time you get a friend to sign up and attend Outreach Day, your name will be entered into a raffle for a free Coffeehouse giftcard. So grab some friends, sign up, and leave the hedges for an awesome day of community service!
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2. Campus Blood Drive

The next campus blood drives will be held Monday, March 24 through Thursday, March 27. It has to come from one person in order to give to another. A critical number of voluntary donations are required every day to meet the need for blood in the Gulf Coast region. However, we are consistently falling short, and falling short means we may not have enough blood for someone like you. The process of giving blood takes about 1 hour. Appointments are encouraged and will be given priority, but walk-ins are always welcome. Making an appointment is easy! Visit the Community Involvement Center's web site (http://www.rice.edu/service) and click on the link for "Campus and Community Blood Drives." You will be directed to the on-line scheduling system for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. If you have not used the on-line system before you can fill out the form with some basic information that the blood bank will need. Once you have selected your appointment time, date, and location, you will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment and a reminder before your appointment.
* Monday, March 24, 2008
o Baker College (Library) - 12:00-4:30pm
o Jones College (Open Area) - 11:00am-3:30pm
o Brown College (Elevator Lobby) - 12:00-4:30pm
o Wiess College (Commons) - 11:00am-3:30pm
o Will Rice College (Game Room) - 1:30-5:30pm
* Tuesday, March 25, 2008
o Lovett College (Location To Be Determined) - 11:30am-4:30pm
o Hanszen College (Upper Commons) - 12:00-4:30pm
* Wednesday, March 26, 2008
o Martel College (Game Room) - 12:00-4:00pm
o Sid Richardson College (Lobby) - 11:30am-4:00pm
* Thursday, March 27, 2008
o Rice Memorial Center (Grand Hall) - 10:00am-4:00pm
You will receive an e-mail confirming your appointment and a reminder before your donation date. Please eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of fluids, preferably
water, prior to donation and continue to do so throughout the day. Remember to bring a positive I.D. If you have any questions about donating blood, please contact the Blood Center by phone (713-790-1200) or visit their web site at http://www.giveblood.org. If you have any questions about the campus blood drives, contact Lindsay Zwiener by e-mail (lzwiener@rice.edu). For specific information about donor eligibility and restrictions (travel, medical conditions, medications, tattoos, piercings, surgery, etc.) please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page of the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's web site at http:// www.giveblood.org/faq.htm. You may also contact Medical Services by phone (713-791-6612) or e-mail (medops@giveblood.org).
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3. 5th Anniversary of the War in Iraq

Rice for Peace and Justice along with a number of campus organizations is organizing several events to mark the 5th anniversary of the Iraq Occupation.
Wednesday, March 19:
Art Exhibit: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM in Grand Hall, RMC
"Civilians of War" will consist of over 100 pieces of art created
between 2002 and 2008 by David Miller (Berkeley, CA) and Marc Levine
(Houston, TX) intended to shed light upon the plight of innocent Iraqis.
Dinner & Speakers: 6:30 PM in Grand Hall, RMC
A panel discussion with representatives from 6 of the major political
parties who will all present an anti-war stance.
Thursday, March 20:
Candlelight Vigil: 7:00 PM at Willy's Statue
A solemn candlelight vigil will feature performances by local spoken
word artists and anti-war readings.
Sponsoring Organizations: Rice Democrats, Rice Libertarians, Harris
County Libertarian Party, Houston Peace and Justice Center, HACER, and
Rice Amnesty.
Contact rice4peace@rice.edu for more information.
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4. Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is coming to Rice! Come learn more:
Second Relay For Life Team Captain Meeting
Thursday, March 20 @ 7 PM, Meyer Conference Room, RMC
Come for campsite selection, fundraising tips, and logistics details!
It's not too late to sign up! Register online at www.events.cancer.org/rflhoustonmedicalcentertx as a team captain/member.
Relay for Life will be taking place on Friday-Saturday, April 18-19 at the Rice University Track/Soccer Stadium.
For more information, please contact Kelsey.S.Lau@rice.edu.
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5. Health Week Lunches

The Women's Resource Center is hosting the following lunches about a variety of
health topics over the next two weeks:
Visiting the Gynecologist
Monday, 3/17, 12pm Miner Lounge
Do you know what to expect when you visit the gynecologist? What is a typical
visit like? When should you go? What should you tell your gynecologist? What
services can he/she provide you? Come hear Melanie Morris, a Nurse
Practitioner, answer these and any other questions you may have! A free lunch
will be provided.
Stress and Mental Health
Wednesday, 3/19, 12pm Hanszen Upper Commons
Are you stressed? Do you know how to handle stress? Do you know what mental
health issues are greater concerns for college students? For women vs. men?
Come hear Taya Reed, the Director of the Source for Women, an off-campus
counseling center, talk about these issues and answer any questions you may
have! A free lunch will be provided.
Women's Health 101
Monday, 3/24, 12pm Miner Lounge
How does the US government treat women when it comes to health legislation? What
health concerns should college women be aware of? The answers will surprise
you! Dr. Gorman of the sociology department will go over the essentials of
women's health and answer your questions. A free lunch will be provided.
The Acronym Talk
All You Need to Know About HMO's PPO's and POS's and Health Insurance
Wednesday, 3/26, 12pm Holland PDR (off of Sammy's in the RMC)
Karoline Mortensen, professor of health policy, will describe the different
types of insurance plans and what women need to be particularly aware of when
choosing an insurance company and plan. Find out all the hidden health costs
associated with being a woman in America. A free lunch will be provided.
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6. African Cookout

African cookout!!!
On Saturday evening when the serveries do not offer anything for dinner, come and feed your hunger with some delicious free food from various countries in Africa.
We'll have food from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tunisia and many more!
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm (or until the food runs out!)
When: Saturday, 22nd of March
Where: Sammy's, RMC
Cost: ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!!

Hope to see you there!