Thursday's Funpage

1. Understanding Hizbullah
2. Jazz Soiree
3. Spring Fling
4. Flying Owls 5k
5. POLI SCI Experiments for Cash
6. 15th Annual Latin Jazz Concert Friday, April 11th at 4pm
7. 10th Annual Rice Powwow - Friday, April 11th, 5-11pm
8. Passion
9. Discussion of Social Issues with Muslim Televangelist Amr Khaled
10. 20th Anniversary of the Turning of Willy April 11, 2008
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1a. LOLcat of the Day: Mapquest Blows
2a. In the Sprit of the End of the Semester
3a. You Tube: Map Deprivation: At least we all know were the US is
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1. Understanding Hizbullah
This Thursday, April 10th, there will be a lecture at the Baker Institute at 6:30 pm by Lara Deeb. She will speak on "Understanding Hizbullah." There will be free food.
As part of the lecture series "The Arab World: History, Politics and Culture," Lara Deeb, assistant professor of women's studies at the University of California–Irvine, will discuss Lebanon's Hizbullah organization. In her lecture, "Understanding Hizbullah," Deeb will present an overview of the origins of Hizbullah and the group's development into a multifaceted political party. She will also discuss the social and cultural institutions and networks associated with the party and with its constituents in the southern suburbs of Beirut and the party's appeal for many of Lebanon's Shi'i Muslims.
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2. Jazz Soiree
Rice Social Dance Society's Spring Dance!
The Jazz Soiree will be a night of Swing, Ballroom and Tango music
Performed by the Rice Jazz Band
Saturday, April 12
8:00pm - 11:55pm
Martel Commons
There will be a swing lesson taught at 8 and the music begins at 9pm and goes till midnight!
There will be refreshments! and... it's Free!!!
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3. Spring Fling
Like kids? Like art?
Join the Women's Resource Center this Saturday, from 1-4 at Spring Fling! We'll be helping 6-10 year-olds paint their own flowerpots and having a general blast hanging out with some awesome kids! Come for part or all of it and paint your very own flower pot.
Questions? Contact Julia at jel2@rice.edu
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4. Flying Owls 5k
This Saturday, April 12, the Flying Owls 5K Run will kick off at 8:00am and finish around 9:30am. As always, here are a few reminders that will help you move about on campus more easily:
Please keep in mind that the run will start and end at Rice Stadium near West Lot 4. Also be prepared to experience some delays as the runners traverse Rice. Pay special attention when driving in or out Entrances 8,3,1 & 1A during the event.
Thank you for your help in making this a safe event,
Sgt. Jesse Salazar
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5. POLI SCI Experiments for Cash
My name is Christy Aroopala, and I’m a Political Science graduate student. I’m running some experiments for my thesis that pay in cash (for Rice undergrads only).
They last less than an hour and the average earning is $20-$25. You just make simple decisions and your earnings are based on your choices. All experiments take place in Fondren Library.
I’m only going to be running these experiments for one final week. Below is a list of the final sessions of the experiment.
If you’re interested please reply with:
1) which sessions below will work for you (please send at least 2 options so I can be sure to save you a spot).
2) cell # (to contact you on experiment days)
Final Week of Experiments (April 12-17):
- 2pm Sat 4/12 (only 5 spots left)
- 3:30pm Sat 4/12 (only 5 spots left)
MANY OPEN SPOTS:
- 6:30pm Mon 4/14, Tues 4/15, Wed 4/16, or Thurs 4/17
Thanks!
-Christy
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6. 15th Annual Latin Jazz Concert Friday, April 11th at 4pm
The Rice Jazz Ensemble, Larry Slezak Director, presents the 15th Annual Latin Jazz Concert!
When: Friday, April 11th, 4:00 pm
Where: The RMC's Ray Courtyard
(RMC Grand Hall in case of rain)
Several guest artists and your Rice Jazz Ensemble will explore the Latin side of jazz.
Admission is free, casual dress
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7. 10th Annual Rice Powwow - Friday, April 11th, 5-11pm
Greetings, I hope this finds you all doing well. I am President of Rice’s Native American Student Association (RNASA) this year and wanted to tell you about our biggest event of the year, the Annual Rice Powwow. The powwow will be held at Rice University on Friday, April 11th from 5pm-11pm outside on the Intramural fields next to Autry Gym. Gourd dancing will begin around 5pm and Grand Entry is scheduled for 7pm. This year is our 10th Annual Powwow so it is a great accomplishment for RNASA to have continued to bring this event to Rice for 10 years. I am proud to have been involved with RNASA and the Annual Rice Powwow since 2001. For those of you who are not familiar with powwows, it is a Native American dance competition with several different dance and costume styles and different age groups who compete for prize money. There will also be Indian Tacos and Native American arts and crafts vendors.
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8. Passion
Passion! Hanszen's Spring Dance Concert is TONIGHT! Thursday April 10 and TOMMOROW! Friday April 11 @ 8 pm in the Hanszen Lower Commons
Admission is free but we are raising funds for the Houston Ballet's Education and Outreach Program!
Come for a night a dance, dessert, and... donations!
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9. Discussion of Social Issues with Muslim Televangelist Amr Khaled
The Baker Institute Presents:
Amr Khaled
Muslim Televangelist and Social Activist and
Chairman, Right Start Foundation International
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
6:00 pm
Dore Commons
Baker Hall
Rice University
RSVP by fax to 713.348.5993 or by e-mail to bipprsvp@rice.edu before Friday, April 18.
Amr Khaled is a pioneer in religious and socially conscious satellite broadcasting in the Arab and Muslim world, with viewership reaching the tens of millions. Described as the "antidote to terror" by The Sunday Times (United Kingdom), Khaled, a leading advocate for moderation, was chosen in 2007 by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential individuals in the world. Khaled was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and began preaching in 1990, making it his full-time profession in 1998 when his lectures were broadcast over satellite television. He is currently the chairman of Right Start Foundation International, an organization committed to bridging cultural gaps and nurturing positive coexistence between minorities and host communities. Whether through his television programs or Right Start Foundation International, Khaled emphasizes the importance of the younger generation, who he believes is most capable of bringing about change in today's cultural conflicts.
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10. 20th Anniversary of the Turning of Willy April 11, 2008
THE RICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE RICE ENGINEERING ALUMNI
INVITE ALL FACULY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS
IN CELEBRATING THE
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TURNING OF WILLY
WITH A VIEWING OF
“180 – THE SPIN ON WILLY’S STATUE” BY THERESA BUJNOCH ’88
AND A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH THE MASTERMINDS
(MODERATED BY PROFESSOR JOHN BOLES ‘65)
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
6:30 PM
RICE MEDIA CENTER
(ENTRANCE 8 AT UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD)
RICE UNIVERSITY
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1a. LOLcat of the Day: Mapquest Blows
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/funny-pictures-spyware-cat-computer-monitor.jpg
2a. In the Sprit of the End of the Semester
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3a. You Tube: Map Deprivation: At least we all know were the US is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww