Classes Are Finally Over Super Happy Funpage

1. Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra
2. Owl and Friends
3. "Out of Africa" Lecture Series
4. Short Term Tutoring Opportunities
5. Table Talk - Rebecca Richards-Kortum
6. Brochstein Pavilion Sneak Peek
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1a. LOLcat of the Day: Napping
2a. Youtube: Muffins
3a. Play with yourself: Castle Siege
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1. Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra and the Rice Chorale
Larry Rachleff, conductor
Program: Stravinsky - Symphony of Psalms; and Mahler - Symphony No. 4 in G Major (Susan Lorette Dunn, vocal soloist).
8:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall
No Tickets Required. Free Admission. Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis
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2. Owl and Friends
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Faculty Recital
Rachel Buchman, vocalist and narrator
A program of music, puppetry, and stories for young people (ages 5 and older), including works by Alec Wilder, Moondog, and others, with pianist Dan Sedgwick, clarinetist Maiko Sasaki, and performers on accordion, udderbot, guitar, and cello.
Two performances: 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall
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3. "Out of Africa" Lecture Series
The Humanities Research Center African Studies Workshop
with the Houston Area Africa Studies Group
The Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University
The Menil Collection
and the Houston International Festival
Invite you to the first of a series of Lectures
considering the theme "Out of Africa"
as a sequence of three journeys
Thursday, April 24, 2008
7:30pm
The Menil Collection - 1515 Sul Ross
"The First Journey
Re-envisioning West Africa's Past Through Archeology and Art"
As part of this year's Houston International Festival, this series of
presentations and discussions by Houston area scholars takes place April 24, 25,
28.
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4. Short Term Tutoring Opportunities
Hi,
Done with finals? Would you like to make some extra cash? Wonder-Space is a group of educational consultants (Rice Alumni) that provide tutoring services to students in the Houston area. We're currently looking for tutors that can take on some clients in the next couple weeks through the end of May. We tutor everyone including elementary students, college, and adults returning to education after many years. Pay is $12-20/hr, depending on experience. Earn more for tutoring done in clients' homes. Hours are flexible (work from 2-20hrs/week)!
Our tutors are all outgoing, exceptionally smart, and have excellent teaching and communication skills. They serve as role models and mentors to students while motivating and challenging them in various subjects. The office atmosphere is lively, energetic, and very conducive for growth potential. Most of our tutors are Rice University college students, and we prefer to get more, but other university students--please apply!
We are currently looking for:

Math (elementary, middle school, Algebra I/II, Geometry, Pre-Cal,Calculus)
Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics)
Languages (Spanish, French, Latin)
Computer Programming (JAVA, C++)
SAT I/II (verbal and math, must have 90 percentile+ score (around 1500+)
Study Skills
Writing and History,
Other subjects, please e-mail and tell me. We prefer all around tutors!
Please send resume to josefa@wonder-space.com. Also mention which subjects you would like to tutor.
Thanks, hope to meet some of you guys soon!
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5. Table Talk - Rebecca Richards-Kortum
…see attached
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6. Brochstein Pavilion Sneak Peek
Brochstein Pavilion Sneak Peek
Friday, April 25
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Free Ice Cream and Coffee Drinks!!!
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1a. LOLcat of the Day: Napping
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/funny-pictures-power-strip-nap-cat.jpg?w=500&h=375
2a. Youtube: Muffins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tcR19y7GPM
3a. Play with yourself: Castle Siege
http://www.addictinggames.com/castlesiege.html

Congratulations to Sara Rivas for her excellent performance on Wednesday. You totally deserve all the glory of your new award.

As always,
In Mike and Casey We Trust