CNRMFO = College night rocks my face off
1. Summer Youth Activity Program Counselors Wanted
2. Be a Diversity Facilitator! (The melting pot has never tasted better)
3. Staff Sergeant Eric Maddox @ the Baker Institute
4. "West Side Story" Opening at Wiess College This Weekend
5. Green Pays: Environmental Responsibility in the Business World
6. Partial email outage scheduled for Friday night
7. Free Swim Clinic, Lifeguard course info and swim across Houston
8. Chalk the Broch! Rice's 1st Sidewalk Chalk Festival
9. SEEKING 1 to 5 student directors for the new playwrights festival!
10. Relay For Life coming to Rice
11. Library Lecture (aka YEAH FONDREN)
12. Re-energize Summit (help TX keep going and going and going and going...)
14. CLUB WILLY OH GOD YES
15. ACLU Officer Elections
16. Rice Service Council Application Deadline
17. . Six Years in Iraq: remembering the impacts of war
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A) PRIDE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU
B) SLOTH:
http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-02/bizarro-sloth-subway.jpg
C) TOO MUCH INFORMATION:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins
D) WRATH:
http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/duckhunt/
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1. Summer Youth Activity Program Counselors Wanted
The Recreation Center is now looking to hire counselors for the Summer Youth Activity Program. The position is typically college students or recent graduates who will be in the Houston area for the summer. Counselors will be interacting with children ages 6-11 and will be teaching / mentoring them in a number of different sports and activities. The program consists of four 2 week sessions from June 1st to July 31st with counselors getting the week of 4th of July off. For more information on the program itself please visit www.rice.edu/syap and for the formal application please visit http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ricerec/syap/syap_jobs.html . Interviews will begin the week of March 16th so be sure to email your applications to jstafford@rice.edu or drop them off at the Recreation center administration offices. If you have any other questions please feel free to let me know.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Justin Stafford
Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
jstafford@rice.edu
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2. Be a Diversity Facilitator! (The melting pot has never tasted better)
We are looking for students interested in working with the new students and helping to set a tone that embraces diversity for Orientation Week. If you are looking for a way to have an impact on O-Week and campus climate, please consider applying to serve as an O-Week Diversity Facilitator. As a facilitator, you will be required to reside in the colleges during O-Week and take part in the activities of that college (as allowed), as well has facilitate dialogues on diversity as part of the O-Week Diversity Workshops. Facilitators have proven to be a valuable resource during O-Week and beyond, so it's imperative that we have an energetic, dedicated and diverse group of students.
The application is attached and the deadline is Friday, March 20th. You may also find applications posted at each of the colleges, at the Office of Multicultural Affairs, or with one of the Diversity Coordinators (Joel Khan
Please note that our first training session is Saturday, April 11th from 1 - 4 p.m. and facilitators are required to attend this session.
Please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions Catherine Clack- Director of Multicultural Affairs(clack@rice.edu), Joel Khan (jpk1@rice.edu) , Paloma Espita (pne1@rice.edu); Thanks.
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3. Staff Sergeant Eric Maddox @ the Baker Institute
The Founding Director of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy cordially invites you to a special presentation and book signing for
"Mission: Black List #1"
with author Staff Sergeant Eric Maddox
Monday, April 6, 2009
6:00 pm Reception
6:30 pm Presentation
Doré Commons
Baker Hall
Books will be provided for sale courtesy of Brazos Bookstore.
“Mission: Black List #1” was released Dec. 13, 2008, to coincide with the fifth
anniversary of Saddam Hussein’s capture. Prior to this, the real story of the manhunt, and the personnel involved, had not been revealed to the public. In the book, Staff Sergeant Eric Maddox pulls back the curtain to reveal a detailed, day-by-day account of the five-month, comprehensive search for Saddam.
Maddox was the Army officer who spearheaded the search leading to the capture of one of the most sought-after men in the world. His story fills in every gap, including his crucial decision to zero in on a lead pointing to the all-but-unknown group of Hussein’s former inner-circle bodyguards. Maddox’s idea was simple: Find the inner-circle bodyguards and you would find Saddam.
For his service, Maddox was awarded the Defense Intelligence Agency Director’s Award, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the National Intelligence Medal of Achievement for his role in the capture of Saddam Hussein.
Please RSVP by fax to 713.348.5993 or by e-mail to bipprsvp@rice.edu before Thursday,
April 2, 2009.
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4. "WEST SIDE STORY" TO OPEN AT WIESS COLLEGE THIS WEEKEND!
SHOW INFORMATION:
March 12, 13, 14
March 19, 20, 21
(Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Wiess Commons; 8:00 PM
$5 for current Rice students
$7 for non Rice students
This year, Wiess is putting on a production of the ever popular and extraordinarily fun "West Side Story", a wonderful production featuring the musical genius of Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. First produced in 1957, it's been wowing audiences ever since. Now, we bring it to you: Rice University.
This year's production is the largest Wiess has pulled off in recent memory: Biggest stage, biggest cast, biggest orchestra...but more importantly than that, we feature some of the finest music, the most exciting dances, and the most energetic performing to grace a Rice University stage this year! Don't miss this spectacular event!
Wies- er, West Side Story is coming, Daddy-O! Meet us in the Wiess Commons at 8. And no jazz before then!
for ticket reservations e-mail: wiess@rice.edu
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5. Green Pays: Environmental Responsibility in the Business World
Rice Environmental Club's 16th Annual Conference
Wondering about the economics of sustainable development?
Interested in green jobs trends and entrepreneurship?
Curious about the business challenges of environmental stewardship?
The Green Pays conference takes place this coming Saturday, March 14 at Wiess Commons, 11 am-4:30 pm. Come discuss the role of environmentalism in industry with leaders of national and regional businesses, as well as representatives from legal and advocacy groups.
Panel Speakers:
Debra Marshall, Principal Advisor, Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc.
Paul C. Marley II, Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Renewable Power Development, LLC.
Juan Parras, Community Organizer, Environmental Justice Advocacy Service
Sarah J. Mason, Environmental Analyst, City of Houston Mayor's Office
Jim Blackburn, Environmental lawyer, Blackburn and Carter
Duane Windsor, Lynette S. Autrey Professor in Management, Jones School of Management
Keynote Speaker:
Paul C. Marley II, Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Renewable Power Development, LLC.
Free lunch provided!
Please contact rrc2@rice.edu with any questions
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6. Partial email outage scheduled for Friday night
Maintenance for one of the three core email servers is scheduled for Friday evening, March 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
Only about one-third of the Rice community members depend upon this particular server to receive their email. Messages sent to their mailboxes during the maintenance window will be delivered when the work is complete.
Updates will be posted to the IT web site: http://www.rice.edu/it/
Carlyn Chatfield
Manager, IT Technical Communications
713.348.4819
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7. Free Swim Clinic, Lifeguard course info and swim across Houston
Aquatic Program Updates:
1. Summer Learn to Swim registration is now open! For more information and to register go to: www.rice.edu/learntoswim (There are 2 classes for adults: beginner and stroke mechanics)
2. Free Swim Clinic: Registration is required. This Saturday, March 14th, 1:30-2:15 pm. A few spaces still remain. Clinic is open to Rice students, faculty and staff. Register at
www.rice.edu/aquatics
3. Spring Learn to Swim classes: The last session of Spring Learn to Swim
begins on March 18th. There are a few spaces left in adult stroke mechanics. (Adult beginner class is full.) Register at: www.rice.edu/learntoswim
4. The Swim Across Houston event continues through the end of March. Sign up with your lifeguard and win prizes for swimming. Information at: www.rice.edu/aquatics
5. The next lifeguarding class will be offered in May. The course will be available to all, 15 years and older. Registration information will be posted on the aquatic list serve in late March. Join the list serve:
https://mailman.rice.edu/mailman/listinfo/aquatic_programs-l
Liz Harwood
Assistant Director for Aquatic Programs
Rice University
(713)348-2742
www.rice.edu/aquatics
www.rice.edu/learntoswim
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8. Chalk the Broch! Rice's 1st Sidewalk Chalk Festival
Come to the Central Quad from Friday, March 13 to Saturday March 14 to participate in Rice's first-ever CHALK FESTIVAL!! Team up with friends, or draw on your own, and if we like what you've drawn, you could win a $50, $30, or $20 gift card!!
Judging starts at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, so make sure you've finished your masterpieces by then. We'll even provide the chalk!! We'll also have FREE FOOD on Saturday at 5:00 p.m., so even if you didn't draw anything, come join us for dinner and some art!!
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9. SEEKING 1 to 5 student directors for the new playwrights festival!
Rice University's New Playwright's Festival is seeking 1 to 5 student directors to direct the five plays that will be featured in the New Playwright's Festival April 6th and 7th. The performances will be sit down readings and so you will be directing the acting and the composition of the performance (meaning who sits down when, where they are seated, etc- got questions, email me!). This is not a huge time commitment and promises to be a lot of fun!
Want to learn more? Interested?
E-mail me at tab1@rice.edu
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10. Relay For Life coming to Rice
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is coming to Rice!
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Register online today at www.relayforlife.org/houstonmedicalcentertx.
All teams that meet this deadline are given priority campsite selection. All participants who register by this date are guaranteed t-shirts of the correct sizes if they fundraise a minimum of $100 by the Relay For Life event date.
What is Relay? Relay for Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer by supporting the American Cancer Society. Teams of supporters will camp out at Rice University's track stadium and celebrate life throughout the night with food, music, and activities. Relay is not a race. Teams maintain constant vigil by continually having at least one team member on the track walking, jogging, or running at all times, because the final victory over cancer won't be a sprint or a marathon, it will be a Relay! Relay for Life will be taking place on Friday-Saturday, April 17-18 at the Rice University Track/Soccer Stadium. For more information, please visit www.relayforlife.org/houstonmedicalcentertx or contact relaytmc@gmail.com.
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11. Library Lecture (AKA YEAH FONDREN)
You are cordially invited to a lecture on March 16 by William E. Moen,
Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Sciences,
University of North Texas.
Dr. Moen's lecture, at 2:00 p.m. in the Kyle Morrow Room on the 3rd floor
of Fondren Library, will cover the topic "Standards and Information
Organization in the 21st Century Library: Placing All Information within
Our Control?"
His lecture will focus on current and emerging standards and organization
within the library, including the role of repositories and the ability of
libraries to gather and organize the vast amount of information available
today. This lecture is sure to be stimulating and relevant regarding the
future development of libraries. Dr. Moen is a recognized leader in the
field of library standards. A frequent speaker, he has published numerous
books and articles in journals. I hope that you will be able to attend
this special event.
David M. Bynog
Chair, Fondren Library Staff Travel and Development Committee
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12. Re-energize Summit (help TX keep going and going and going and going...)
For the second year in a row, Rice students are invited to the ReEnergize Texas Youth Summit. It is an awesome conference that is being hosted this year by Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, TX during the last weekend in March (Saturday, March 28th - Monday, March 30th).
For the first two days, young people from all across Texas will gather to listen to speakers and attend workshops and panels addressing climate change, renewable energy, the economy, and creating green jobs. On Monday, March 30th, students will march from Huston-Tillotson across I-35, a long recognized racial barrier in the city, to the Capitol Building where they will lobby the State Legislature for climate change legislation.
More information can be found at http://reenergizetexas.org/summit2009/
Anyone interested should contact Erin Morrison (elm@rice.edu) by Tuesday, March 17th. Over the next couple weeks, Environmental Club will continue fundraising to help support those attending the conference.
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14. CLUB WILLY (OH GOD YES)
This Saturday, March 14 from 10-2 your favorite on-campus pub will pull an extreme makeover and transform itself into THE club to be at.
For one night only Willy's Pub will become CLUB WILLY.
Our DJ will make sure the bass is pounding. The beats are blasting. And the music is what some would call delicious.
Come down before 11, and get in for free. It's a dollar between 11 and 11:30 and two dollars after that.
It will be ridiculous.
Love,
Willy's Pub
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15. ACLU Officer Elections Tues, March 17th
ACLU Officer Elections!
Tues, March 17
8pm in the Kelley Lounge
The Rice ACLU will be hosting officer elections at our next meeting! Becoming an ACLU officer is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills, make connections with local lawyers and civil rights activists, and promote civil liberties on campus. Everyone is invited to join, even if you haven't been involved with ACLU before.
If you're interested in running, email psr1@ or ben.carson@ and let us know which position (pres, secretary, treasurer, publicist) you're interested in.
Hope to see you on the 17th!
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16. Rice Service Council Application Deadline
Want to make an impact on the culture of service at Rice?
Only a few more days to apply for the inaugural year of the Rice Service Council!
Rice is a small campus that has several effective student organizations that promote service and advocate for social responsibility. At times, however, there is a lack of communication between these campus groups, which can limit their creativity, resources, and impact. As a Rice volunteer, you have the opportunity to have a tremendous influence on the culture of service on campus by becoming a member of the new Rice Service Council. Working with other student leaders, you will not only represent your service organization, but also increase collaborative efforts both on and off campus.
The Rice Service Council will have four different initiatives:
1. Create a forum in which Student Service Organization leaders can learn, share, and benefit from each other;
2. Coordinate a campus-wide annual Volunteer Recognition Event;
3. Increase volunteer leadership development, including coordinating a Fall Service Retreat; and
4. Advertise and advise on the awarding of the Community Service Grant, Spirit of Service Awards, and service-based scholarships.
For more information, or to apply, visit the CIC's website (http://cic.rice.edu). Applications are due by 5:00 pm this Monday, March 16, 2009.
If you have any questions, please contact me at sarah.hodgkinson@rice.edu or 713-348-6409.
Thanks!
Sarah Hodgkinson
Assistant Director
Community Involvement Center
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17. Six Years in Iraq: remembering the impacts of war
March 19 marks the 6th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. Join Rice for Peace for a week of films, art, and discussions highlighting various aspects of both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Monday, March 16 @ 12pm in Huma 117:
"A History of Iraq" presentation by Rice lecturer David Getman.
free lunch provided.
Tuesday, March 17 @ 7pm Huma 117:
"Rethinking Afghanistan" films and discussion
free snacks & coffee
Wednesday, March 18 @ 7pm Sewall 305:
"Testimonies of War"
veteran testimonies plus special community guests
free snacks & coffee
Thurs, March 19:
"Six Years: A Memorial" Art Exhibit
all day in the RMC Grand Hall
local artist Marc Levine showcases his work and volunteers will be reading the names of those who've died in the war
"Portrait of an Iraqi Refugee"
Sammy's in the RMC
free vegetarian dinner at 630pm
film and discussion 7-8pm
this is a film produced by Rice students Chris Tsang and Nathan Ross about the experience of local Iraqi refugee families
questions? contact activism@
RSVP:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=54646668018
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<3,
Chethlyn
PS: RAGEpage? RAGE as in Wrath? Wrath as in 7 deadly sins? It's awwwwright.
P.P.S.:
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