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1. Free smoking cessation program
2. RUPD Bike Fair
3. Rape Aggression Defense Class
4. An Evening with Stephen Lewis
5. Environmental and Energy Politics of the Candidates
6. Make History - Register to Vote
7. Recreation Center Special Dance Events
8. Accenture Consulting Careers
9. The 2008 Presidential Election and the Environment
10. Recreation Center building hours
11. Nirvana is Back!
14. Grad School Confidential: Thursday, September 25, 7pm
15. MSA Fast-a-Thon
16. PAIR Study Break this Thursday
17. U Court
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3a. Play with yourself: SNOOD!
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1. Free smoking cessation program
Have you been thinking about quitting smoking? You've probably heard that most smokers have to make several attempts before they are successful at kicking the habit.
Get support so that this time is your last time.

What: Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Program offered by the Rice Wellness Center

Who: Cigarette smokers who are ready to commit to quitting.

When: 4 one-hour sessions, starting next Tuesday. September 30, October 3, October 7 and October 10 from 12-1 PM. Lunch will be provided.

Where: Morton L. Rich Health and Wellness Center

Why: Our program is designed to help students quit smoking by offering them as many resources as possible. The small group format provides support, and the trained facilitator educates on successful quitting strategies. We will offer free lunch to all participants. We will also offer free massage therapy, free acupuncture, free nicotine replacement therapy and free consultations with a registered dietitian. This is a $330 value for FREE!

How: Reserve a space by e-mailing wellness(at)rice.edu with your name, e-mail, phone and reason for quitting. Space is limited. We hope to see you next week!
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2. RUPD Bike Fair
RUPD will be having it first Bicycle Fair tomorrow at the RMC from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Here is a list of things you will find at the Bike Fair.
ü Register your bike and receive your Rice Bike Bell (either previously registered or newly registered bike)
ü Purchase a U Bolt lock for $10.00 (with a secondary woven cable for the front tire and $750.00 worth of insurance) which retails for $40.00 (this is subsidized by RUPD).
ü There will be officer on hand to help you register and to show you how to properly lock your bike as well as to show you how easily most cable locks are to defeat.
ü Register for a free bike and U Bolt lock as a door prize.
ü Snacks.
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3. Rape Aggression Defense Class
The Rice University Police Department will be conducting an evening Rape
Aggression Defense (RAD) Basic Physical Defense class for the "women of Rice" in November. The times of the training are 5:30 - 8:30 each evening.
The dates of the training are:
Monday, November 3
Wednesday, November 5
Friday, November 7
Monday, November 10
Wednesday, November 12

There is no charge to attend this training; however you must attend all five sessions (15 hours) to successfully complete the course. You may register on-line: http://rupd.rice.edu/radform.cfm

For specific inquiries regarding this training, contact Capt. Dianna
Marshall (713-348-4593 / dmarshal@rice.edu) or Sgt. Jim Baylor (713-348-4594 / baylor@rice.edu).
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4. An Evening with Stephen Lewis
2008 Global Health Technology Speaker Series: Global Health, Opportunities and Empowerment
On behalf of Beyond Traditional Borders and Rice 360°, you are invited to
An Evening with Stephen Lewis
Co-Director, AIDS-Free World
Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa
Thursday, September 25, 2008
6:00 PM

James A. Baker III Hall
Rice University
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5. Environmental and Energy Politics of the Candidates
Ever wondered what the next president will do about gas prices? Or whether they have a plan to stop global warming? Frustrated by a media cycle which refuses to actually cover the candidate's policies?

The Rice Environmental Club and the Baker Institute Student Forum present...

Energy and the Environment: What Will the Candidates Do?
4PM Friday
Sewall 301
Question and Answer session to follow
Bring your families!!
Free Food and Snacks!!!

Dr. Karoline Mortensen, assistant professor of Political Science, will talk about the environmental policies of the two candidates. James Blackburn, a Houston-based environmental lawyer and lecturer for the Civil Engineering Department, will discuss the candidates' plans to combat global warming. Matthew Chen, a policy assistant at the Baker Institute, will talk about the energy policies of Obama and McCain, how they relate to global warming, and how energy issues have influenced the election thus far.
Come learn about some of the most important issues that the new administration will face. Bring your families and learn about the candidates.

Questions??: email Jeremy Caves (jcaves@rice.edu)
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6. Make History - Register to Vote
On November 4, for the first time ever, either a woman or a person of color will be elected to the executive branch of the U.S. government. But unless you are registered to vote by October 6, you cannot participate in this historic election.
REGISTER TODAY
Voter registration forms are available in all residential colleges, at the Rice Welcome Center in Lovett Hall, in Fondren Library and at the Ley Student Center information desk. They take just minutes to complete and are postage paid. Make history. Vote.
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7. Recreation Center Special Dance Events
Hello All,
Rice University's Recreation Center is offering special Dance Events during the Fall 2008 semester. Sign up for classes at the Operations Desk in the Recreation Center and get moving!
Aloha,
Leslie Scates
Assistant Director for Dance Programs
Rice University Recreation Center
713-348-5773
lscates@rice.edu
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8. Accenture Consulting Careers
Accenture Consulting Careers
Looking for a career that challenges you everyday? Interested in innovative solutions and emerging technologies? Accenture is one of the world's leading management consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies. We're now looking for exceptional graduates from Rice University to join our consulting team-people with the potential to become leaders. Learn more about Careers with Accenture through our website, www.accenture.com/campus.

September 22: Case Interview Workshop, Miner Lounge, 6pm - 8pm

Accenture Consulting Analyst (Job Number: 00061841)
October 1: Resume Deadline
October 23: First Round Interviews
October 24: Second Round Interviews

Strategy Business Analyst (Job Number: 00061480)
September 25: Resume Deadline
October 7: First Round Interviews
October 24: Second Round Interviews
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9. The 2008 Presidential Election and the Environment
With the media circus surrounding McCain and Obama, it's difficult for anyone to get a concrete understanding of the environmental policies of each and of the social, political, and economic effects these policies could have on the United States after the Presidential Inauguration this January.
Come learn about the environmental policies of both candidates in a non-partisan environment; everyone (and their parents - literally) are welcome to come and listen to:

-Karoline Mortensen talk about Environmental Politics
-Matt Chen talk about Energy Policy
-Jim Blackburn being Jim Blackburn and talking about Environmental Law and a myriad of other topics

Aside from these awesome speakers, there will be cookies and coffee for all, always a tasty and alluring treat. So stop by and learn something that you can discuss over dinner with your parents. Or if your parents aren't in town for the weekend, that's ok, just come on your own, or with friends, or with anyone you see on the street...just come and get excited about becoming a more informed voter!!

Energy and the Environment: What will the Presidential Candidates Do?
Friday, September 26, 2008
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sewall 301

Brought to you by: Rice Environmental Club & Baker Institute Student Forum
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10. Recreation Center building hours
Effective immediately, the Recreation Center will resume normal operating hours. You can view our Fall 2008 hours as well as other department information on our Web site: www.rice.edu/recreation. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we maintained a modified building schedule-
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11. Nirvana is Back!
Make time to relax.
The Nirvana Sessions
Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:20 pm
Wednesdays 12:30 - 12:50 pm
Thursdays 3:30 - 3:50 pm
September 23rd through December 11th
Rice Memorial Chapel
http://wellness.rice.edu/nirvana.html
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14. Grad School Confidential: Thursday, September 25, 7pm
Grad School Confidential

Herring Hall Lobby
September 25, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

Pizzas and soda will be served.

Panel starts at 7:30 in room 125.

The Humanities Research Center invites interested undergraduates to attend a panel discussion in which graduate students share their experiences and thoughts about graduate school admissions and graduate-level research methods in the humanities. The panelists include recipients of the HRC Graduate Dissertation Fellowship.

Torin Alexander, religious studies
Kara Marler-Kennedy, English
Abbie Salyers, history
Matthew Schunke, religious studies

This presentation is part of the speaker series, "Big Questions and Future Directions in the Humanities" organized on behalf of the HRC Undergraduate fellowship program. This series also features Rice humanities alumni who have achieved success in nonacademic careers and Rice faculty who are shaping the latest approaches to scholarship in their fields.

http://hrc.rice.edu/fellowship_undergrad.html
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15. MSA Fast-a-Thon
Go hungry.... for charity!

On Sunday, September 28, the Muslim Students Association is holding its annual Fast-a-Thon for the Rice community! Everyone is invited to try fasting from sunrise to sunset and then head to Sammy's at 6:45 pm for a FREE Mediterranean dinner! RSVP by sending your name to msa@rice.edu, and we'll donate $1 in your name to the Houston Food Bank!
For more info, email msa@rice.edu or check out the Facebook event at http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=33271717287. See you there!
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16. PAIR Study Break this Thursday
Are you interested in other cultures and learning new languages?
Do you want to get to know international populations in Houston?
Have you ever been involved in a nonprofit?

You're invited to the PAIR Study Break this Wednesday, September 24, at 9:30 in Sammy's at the RMC!
PAIR stands for Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees.
Come eat delicious cookies and other treats while you learn about what PAIR does the people we work with. We're super excited to see you!

PAIR Study Break THIS Wednesday, 9:30 in Sammy's, cool people+yummy food
Bring your friends!
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17. U Court
Calling all Freshmen!

Interested in policy or thinking about law school? Want to get involved with student government but don't know how? Want to have a say in how Texas law and the Student Code of Conduct are enforced on campus? If you answered yes to these questions, apply now to be a Freshmen representative to University Court.

U Court is the student-run body that adjudicates violations of the Student Code of Conduct and many Texas state misdemeanors that occur on campus. We meet about twice a month to discuss if and how to charge students for the crimes you see each week in the Thresher's police blotter (and some you don't). If you're interested in getting involved, contact ben.carson@rice.edu for more information or an application. Applications will be due Sunday, the 28th of September at midnight.

In Mike and Casey We Trust