Tuesday's Funpage

1. Volunteering/Interning Opportunities at the Center for Survivors of Torture
2. Join us for RSVP Spring Outreach Day
3. Register for Relay For Life Today!
4. Very Exciting Opportunity for Rice Students
5. Owl Investment Society Poll
6. RSVP Health Awareness Week
7. Habitat for Humanity ASB’s Valentine's Day Raffle!
8. Leave No Trace Trainer Course for Environmental Ethics
9. Good Works Internship and Career Fair
10. Rice University Zipcar Program- A way to rent affordable cars
11. BMES Career Panel
12. What's up with this Nirvana stuff?
14. Intramural Sports Fields Closed
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1a. Youtube: David at the Dentist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txqiwrbYGrs
2a. LOLCat of the Day: Spectacularly Awesome
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/funny-pictures-your-cat-likes-laying-around-all-day.jpg
3a. Play with Yourself: Space Invaders
http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/media/flash_space_invaders/
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1. Volunteering/Interning Opportunities at the Center for Survivors of Torture
What: Informational Session
When: THURSDAY, FEB. 12TH, 7-8 PM
Where: HUMA 117
Hosted By: Rice Amnesty International

*****FREE FOOD AND T-SHIRTS*****

The Houston Center for Survivors of Torture (CST) is looking for various volunteers including community orientation, cultural orientation, event planning, grant writing, educational outreach, interpreter, and more! Summer internships are also available!

For More Information about CST: http://www.cstnet.org/index.htm
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2. Join us for RSVP Spring Outreach Day
Rice Student Volunteer Program (RSVP) is organizing its annual Spring Outreach Day, which will be held on Saturday, March 14 (with 2 shifts, 9-11:30 AM and 1-3:30 PM). Outreach Day happens once a semester and encourages a large number of Rice students to go out to over 20 different sites around the Houston area to volunteer. Previous sites have included the Forge for Families, The Houston Food Bank, Hermann Park, The Cathedral Health and Outreach Ministries, among various others.

In addition to individual volunteer sign-ups starting soon, clubs or large groups who would like to volunteer together can also register via the attached Group Registration Request Form. Please indicate your group, your preferred area of activity (or even a specific project you're interested in when that is posted online Feb. 23), and your participants' names and return it to me by Friday, Feb. 27.

Feel free to contact me with any questions! Thanks!

Grace Chang
RSVP Spring Outreach Day Coordinator
grace.chang@rice.edu
972-342-5895
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3. Register for Relay For Life Today!
Want to eliminate cancer? Join us on the track!
Relay For Life of Houston-Texas Medical Center
April 17-18, 2009, 7 PM-7 AM
Register at www.relayforlife.org/houstonmedicalcentertx
Questions? Email relaytmc@gmail.com

Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It's a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we've lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Won't you join us this year and be a part of Relay? It's not just an opportunity to celebrate, remember, and fight back your involvement will help the American Cancer Society work toward a mission of eliminating cancer as major health issue and will support much-needed services in your community. Thanks in part to the donations from Relay For Life and other events, the Society is saving lives, helping those touched by cancer, and empowering people to fight this disease all over the world.


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4. Very Exciting Opportunity for Rice Students
Ever been to Israel?

Owls for Israel wants to feature YOUR personal photos taken in Israel, during the Cultural Fair next month!

Whether coated in mud at the Dead Sea, haggling at the Street of Chain in Jerusalem's Old City, or hitting all the nightlife hot spots in Tel Aviv, we want to see it all!

Please send your photos (preferable in .JPG format) to maebariff@rice.edu. Also, feel free to contact me by email, if you have any questions, regarding this project.

We will be compiling all of your photos into a giant slide show to be displayed at our Israeli Culture Booth.

Can't wait to see your photo submissions!
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5. Owl Investment Society Poll
The Owl Investment Society wants to know your opinion on the Stimulus Plan. We have a ONE-QUESTION poll at

http://www.owlinvesting.com

that we would like as many people as possible to fill out so we can compile a result and see what Rice students think of the stimulus. It takes 10 seconds, I promise.

Please answer the question (it's on the right hand side), and support the undergraduate investing club by visiting our advertiser's website =)
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6. RSVP Health Awareness Week
RSVP HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK (FEB 9 - 14)

Tuesday, February 10:

A showing of Roger Weisberg's documentary "Critical Condition" which chronicles the struggles of four American families living without health insurance. If you are interested in learning more about the health care crisis in America, come to BIOS LAB 123. The movie starts at 7:00 PM and dinner will be provided from Thai Village and by Chipotle! This event is sponsored by CDF-Shout.


Wednesday, February 11:

"Sustainable Health Care in the Developing World: Challenges and Partnership Models in Rural Haiti"
7:30 PM in BIOS LAB 131

Interested in global health? Nontraditional medical careers? Geoffrey Preidis, a current M.D./Ph.D. student at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and the President and Co-Founder of Health Empowering Humanity (HEH), will come speak to us about sustainable health care and challenges in global health, by using his personal experience in Haiti as an example. He will also be free to answer any questions and give advice about career paths in global health and medicine. This talk will begin at 7:30 PM and will be located in BIOS LAB 131. There will also be free food! This event will be collaborated with HuMed.

Saturday, February 14:

Volunteering at Medical Bridges, 1-4 PM

Want to do some hands on volunteer work? Come and help sort/box unused medical supplies that will be sent off to developing countries! E-mail wilburw@rice.edu if you are interested in coming! Medical Bridges is a non-profit organization in Houston that recovers medical surplus that would otherwise be discarded and redistributes it to hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers in less fortunate countries.
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7. Habitat for Humanity ASB’s Valentine's Day Raffle!
The Habitat for Humanity ASB is having a Valentine's Day Raffle! We will be selling tickets at Hanszen during lunchtime Monday through Wednesday. If those times aren't convenient but you still want tickets, you can email us at mel2@rice.edu or elisa.y.chen@rice.edu and we'll figure something out.

And now for the prizes...

- Two $25 gift certificates to Buffalo Wild Wings
- Two $50 gift certificates to Clique Salon
- One $60 gift certificates to Clique Salon
- Three lbs of coffee from Starbucks
- $20 gift certificate to Fu's Garden
- $25 gift certificate to Hungry's
- $20 gift certificate to Thai Spice
- Three $10 gift certificate to Two Rows
- 1 item free at Ben & Jerry's
- homemade cakes, cupcakes, and cookies

Prices are:
1 for $1
6 for $5
14 for $10

Winners will be notified by email after the drawing on Wed, Feb. 11. Thanks for your support!
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8. Leave No Trace Trainer Course for Environmental Ethics
Become a Trainer for Leave No Trace Center for Environmental Ethics (www.lnt.org).
Register today at http://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=5W2V7K7

$50 covers course registration and includes:
LNT training and teaching materials ($35 value)
Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and lunch
Friday night camping fees

Please email me with any questions.
Thank you,
Nathan McKinnis
Assistant Director, Outdoor Programs
Rice Recreation Center
(Phone) 713-348-4069 (Fax) 713-348-5329
www.rice.edu/rope
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9. Good Works Internship and Career Fair
Looking for an summer internship or a career in the non-profit sector? If so, save the date for the Good Works Internship and Career Fair on Thursday, February 19 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the RMC, Grand Hall. The Good Works Internship and Career Fair will feature community agencies that are looking for qualified students for summer internships, full time employment, and year of service placements. Please visit the Community Involvement Center's
web site (http://www.rice.edu/service) for more information.
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10. Rice University Zipcar Program- A way to rent affordable cars
Rice University students and employees have a new transportation option available on campus, the use of a Toyota Prius or a Volvo S40 through
the Zipcar program.


Zipcar, a car-sharing service, is an easy way to get access to a car, whether it’s for an hour or an overnight trip. The service allows members
to reserve a car online or via a mobile device any time – day or night. Hourly and daily rates include gas, insurance and use of a car
up to 180 miles per day.


Rice applicants must be at least 18 years old to become Zipcar members. There is a one-time $35 membership fee,
and new members get a $35 driving credit.


To learn more about the Zipcar at Rice program, please visit www.zipcar.com/rice or call 866-494.



Please use your Rice University email address on your Zipcar application so we know who you are. You can always change it later.
Rice University students, faculty, and staff can join Zipcar for only $35/year. You also get $35 in free driving to use your first month!

Get 24/7 access to Zipcars parked right on campus in front of Baker College. Simply reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive.
Our low hourly and daily rates always include gas and insurance.

You only need to be 18+ to join. Members age 18-20 can use the zipcars. Members age 21+ also have access to thousands of Zipcars
all around the world. Find cars on or around the Rice University campus.

As you may know, every Zipcar membership comes with comprehensive insurance, which covers you if you're ever in an accident in a Zipcar.
If you're ever in an at-fault accident (or an accident where no fault is assigned), you could be responsible for a $500 damage fee, which covers
the cost of repairs. Zipcar understands that $500 isn't lunch money, so they want to remind you that they offer Damage Fee Waivers to reduce,
or eliminate, the potential out-of-pocket costs associated with at fault and no-fault accidents.
This program was first introduced by Zipcar as a result of feedback from members and it has been well-received.

There are two Damage Fee Waivers available:

1, Pay $50/year to reduce your damage fee to $250

2. Pay $75/year to reduce your damage fee to $0

All Zipcar members age 21+ who haven't had any accidents in the past 12 months are eligible to purchase Damage Fee Waivers.
Waivers are completely optional, and are meant only to reduce or eliminate the potential costs associated with having an accident
in or causing damage to a Zipcar.

Waivers are valid for one year from the original date of purchase. To learn more about Damage Fee Waivers, or to purchase one,
please visit www.zipcar.com/members/add-waiver
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11. BMES Career Panel
Attention all BIOEs!

Have you been wondering what you can do with a bachelor's in bioengineering after leaving the safety of Rice's hedges. Never fear, BMES is hosting a panel of young professionals and intellectuals to provide some insight into possible career paths. Our career panel will include a post-doctorate student, a MD/PhD, a medical student, a patent lawyer (bring your resumes), and not one but TWO industry representatives (bring your resumes). On top of all of that, we will be having delicious chips, queso, and creamy jalapeño sauce) complements of TC and Chuy’s.
Thursday, February 12, Duncan 1064, 7:00-9:00pm
Speakers:
Post-doctorate
MD/PhD
Pure medical student
Patent lawyer
2 Industry representatives
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12. What's up with this Nirvana stuff?
Are you wondering if participating in the 20-minute Nirvana Sessions will really help you?
Are you curious about the evidence supporting mind-body therapies?
Do you want to learn how to "do it right"?
Do you like to win FREE door prizes?

Join us for

THE NIRVANA WORKSHOP

Part 1: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Facilitated by Micki Fine, M.Ed., L.P.C.
Wednesday, February 18th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Miner Lounge, Ley Student Center

Part 2: Guided Imagery 101
Facilitated by Emily Page, M.S.
Saturday, February 21st
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Miner Lounge, Ley Student Center

You are not required to attend both sessions. R.S.V.P. to wellness@rice.edu!
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14. Intramural Sports Fields Closed
Due to the rain and wet field conditions all intramural sports fields will be closed until further notice. Any events already scheduled through the recreation center will take place as scheduled (boot camp, club sport practice). If you have any questions please check for updates on the recreation center website http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ricerec/ .

In Mike and Casey We Trust