1. Hello Hamlet
2. R2 Staff Applications
3. Abortion Debate Tonight
4. Work Study with Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
5. Help Wanted: Paper Editing for Chinese Grad Student
6. BioTour at Rice
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1. Hello Hamlet
Wiess Tabletop presents:
Hello Hamlet!
March 13, 14, 15
March 20, 21, 22
@ 8 pm in the Wiess Commons
$5 current rice students/faculty/staff
$7 others
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2. R2 Staff Applications
R2: The Rice Review Wants You!
R2, Rice's undergraduate literary magazine, is looking for its 2008-2009 editorial board. All positions, ranging from low to high commitment, are available. If you would like an application please email annwang@rice.edu or you can download one at http://r2mag.rice.edu. We welcome all majors, personalities, levels of experience and years.
Applications due IN HARD COPY at the english department office in
herring hall by 5pm, March 21st.
Apply NOW!
R2 Staff
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3. Abortion Debate Tonight
Abortion Debate TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, March 12, 8pm, Herring Hall 100 (the big auditorium)
How do you feel about abortion? Should it be legal? Ever wonder about the other side? Come here from two women on both sides of the issue, and ask them your questions.
ABORTION DEBATE
Wednesday, March 12 Herring 100 8 p.m.
Stacey Emmick, Texas Right to Life vs. Laurie Jones, NARAL Pro-Choice Texas
Sponsored by Rice for Choice and Rice for Life
***FREE PASTRIES and coffee from the Rice Coffeehouse will be provided***
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4. Work Study with Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
Work for the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship @ the Jones School!
We are looking to immediately hire a Work Study student to help us out with event planning and special projects - includes clerical, some website and listserv, and manual work. Pay rate is $8.50/hr with 10 hrs/week expected. Student must be Work Study.
If interested, please send resumes to Yanette Jimenez at Yanette@rice.edu and include suggested hours of availability.
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5. Help Wanted: Paper Editing for Chinese Grad Student
I am a graduate student of Economics Department at Rice. My name is Jingyi Xue and I am from China. :) I have written a paper in English and am preparing for publication. However, when I presented the paper to my professors for comments, almost all of them said that while it is nice work, I should improve the language prior to publication. I am looking for some help improving the language of the paper. I need it to sound more professional, but my capability in English is somehow limited. My friend suggested that I could come to Hanszen. I am willing to pay for the language improvement job. Thanks you very much for your kind help.
Jingyi
Email: jx2@rice.edu
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6. BioTour at Rice
The Center for the Study of the Environment and Society (CSES) at Rice will be hosting a visit from BioTour - http://www.biotour.org/ - on Monday, March 17th. BioTour is a traveling environmental educational program transported in a vegetable powered school bus.
Schedule of events for BioTour visit on Monday, March 17th:
At 12:00 noon, CSES will host a lunch presentation with the BioTour in Farnsworth Pavilion in the RMC. Lunch will be provided (RSVP required), and the event is free and open to the public – PLEASE RSVP to CSES@RICE.EDU. The BioTour crew will give a short presentation about their bus, their mission, and their travels, followed by questions from the audience.
1:00pm – 3:00pm – The BioTour folks will be available outside the RMC at their bus to give tours and to discuss their program and adventures. At 1:30pm they will provide a demonstration of their vegetable oil conversion unit, which powers the bus.
3:00pm – 4:00pm, CSES will host a seminar about peak oil, renewable energy options, and climate change with the BioTour members in Sammy's at the RMC. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
About BioTour:
BioTour is a journey that aims to enliven the Sustainability Movement while exploring the depths of America—the people, land, and cultures. BioTour addresses the vital issues of climate change, environmental degradation, and peak oil while presenting pathways toward sustainability in renewable energy and active democracy.
The Mission of BioTour is:
1. To promote sustainability through individual action, community organizing and civic participation in order to build a stronger democracy that can best address these issues that will affect us all;
2. To challenge obsolete conceptions of energy and the environment by putting the issues of climate change, peak oil, resource depletion and environmental degradation into a context relevant to the lives of every American;
3. To facilitate discussion concerning the values and principles that will lay the foundation for a sustainable society;
4. To connect art, music, creative culture and celebration to political culture in order to enliven and unite the Sustainability Movement and help build a culture of participatory democracy;
5. To explore America on a journey that delves into the big cities and small towns, the overlooked cultures and hidden landscapes, and to take a critical look at American society with a broad perspective;
6. To engender a way of living that values creativity, community, solidarity, sustainability and exploration;
7. To create partnerships with local and national groups dedicated to promoting sustainability;
8. To bring excitement to the Sustainability Movement with our story of adventure by documenting our journey on video, in photographs and in the BioTour Vagabond Journal.
March 17, 2008
March 13, 2008
March 12, 2008 Cabinet Minutes
Announcements
Meet the new cabinet:
PRESIDENT Abbie , IVP: Eric, EVP: Mary Draper, Treasurer: Peter, and your lovely co-secretaries: Karen and Will
SA: “We didn’t really do anything this week”- Will Randal. Approved elections results.
Hello Hamlet: Weiss Tabletop Theatre this Th. Fr. and S and $5 for students
HANSZEN TOILET PAPER: The winner is… Hanszen Wipes My Ass Off.
BEEEER BIIIIKE: The MAIN EVENT: This Saturday. Keep filling balloons. All the time the next few days. Superbowl dinner menu for Friday in the servery. Parade starts at 11:00, Bike races: Alumni, Women then Men, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. Chug practice after cabinet. SECURITY WE NEED YOU!!! Find Valerie. T-shirts: Get them. $7 at meals, balloon fillings and in room 242.
Jacks Committee: We need more turnout! Good thing we have more planned! Thursday night… get ready! Lots of people needed. Watch out for Sid’s Jack tonight… feel free to defend HFH!
Awards Committee: 14 people needed for a committee: 7 former cabinet members and seven regular people. Nominate people for the awards on Joyce’s door.
Outreach Rice: March 29th sign up at rice.edu/rsvp
RWRC: Buy Women’s History Month T-Shirts from Tara, for $4 each.
Money Requests
Beer Bike: Rest of Budget APPROVED
Eric Max: $75 for more HFH toilet paper. New JUMBO rolls. APPROVED
Heather Pearce: $40 for a Career Advisors study break APPROVED
Senior Events: $200 for more beer bike beer. “No such thing as too much beer”- Phil APPROVED
Men’s Resource Center: $542 from APPROVED
Bikes: 213 for pedals APPROVED
Space Requests
Tara Skeeba---Wed. March 19th 12-1 pm----Upper Commons: Lunch in health series sponsored by RWRC on stress and mental health APPROVED
Faheem---- Sat April 19 from 2:00-9:00----Lower Commons----Rice Sketch Comedy APPROVED
Greg Thomas----March 15 from 7 - 11 pm----Upper Commons----Impact Movement APPROVED
Teresa Bayer----April 10/11----Lower Commons----Spring Dance Concert APPROVED
The Phils----Next Tuesday at 9-10 PM---Lower Commons----Phils Concert APPROVED
Meet the new cabinet:
PRESIDENT Abbie , IVP: Eric, EVP: Mary Draper, Treasurer: Peter, and your lovely co-secretaries: Karen and Will
SA: “We didn’t really do anything this week”- Will Randal. Approved elections results.
Hello Hamlet: Weiss Tabletop Theatre this Th. Fr. and S and $5 for students
HANSZEN TOILET PAPER: The winner is… Hanszen Wipes My Ass Off.
BEEEER BIIIIKE: The MAIN EVENT: This Saturday. Keep filling balloons. All the time the next few days. Superbowl dinner menu for Friday in the servery. Parade starts at 11:00, Bike races: Alumni, Women then Men, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. Chug practice after cabinet. SECURITY WE NEED YOU!!! Find Valerie. T-shirts: Get them. $7 at meals, balloon fillings and in room 242.
Jacks Committee: We need more turnout! Good thing we have more planned! Thursday night… get ready! Lots of people needed. Watch out for Sid’s Jack tonight… feel free to defend HFH!
Awards Committee: 14 people needed for a committee: 7 former cabinet members and seven regular people. Nominate people for the awards on Joyce’s door.
Outreach Rice: March 29th sign up at rice.edu/rsvp
RWRC: Buy Women’s History Month T-Shirts from Tara, for $4 each.
Money Requests
Beer Bike: Rest of Budget APPROVED
Eric Max: $75 for more HFH toilet paper. New JUMBO rolls. APPROVED
Heather Pearce: $40 for a Career Advisors study break APPROVED
Senior Events: $200 for more beer bike beer. “No such thing as too much beer”- Phil APPROVED
Men’s Resource Center: $542 from APPROVED
Bikes: 213 for pedals APPROVED
Space Requests
Tara Skeeba---Wed. March 19th 12-1 pm----Upper Commons: Lunch in health series sponsored by RWRC on stress and mental health APPROVED
Faheem---- Sat April 19 from 2:00-9:00----Lower Commons----Rice Sketch Comedy APPROVED
Greg Thomas----March 15 from 7 - 11 pm----Upper Commons----Impact Movement APPROVED
Teresa Bayer----April 10/11----Lower Commons----Spring Dance Concert APPROVED
The Phils----Next Tuesday at 9-10 PM---Lower Commons----Phils Concert APPROVED
March 11, 2008
Tuesday's Fun Page
1. Spring Election Petitions
2. “Oil On Ice”
3. ENGL 320: Shakespeare on Film Course Offering
4. Calculus: The Musical
5. Beer Bike Plans
6. Join CAPP
7. PAIR Study Break
8. Bhangra Team T-Shirts
9. Scholarship Nomination
10. Rec Center Summer Job Offers
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1. Spring Election Petitions
2008 Spring Elections
New Positions available:
3 Honor Council At Large Representatives
In addition, to the positions listed in the Spring Elections Packet
IMPORTANT: The Deadline for Thresher Blurbs has been moved to Tomorrow, Wednesday at 5 PM! Please email me your blurbs.
My email address is abowen17@rice.edu
Here are the guidelines..... Blurbs may be no longer than 250 words; a blank line counts as 8 words (if you go over your word limit; your blurb will be cut off after the first 250 words, so make each word count)! We will use Microsoft
Word to count the number of words in your blurb.
• Put your name and the office you are running for at the top of your blurb (this does not count towards the 250 word limit).
• Your blurb will not be edited by the Student Association or the
Thresher Staff before the issue goes to print!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bowen
SA Director of Elections- email: abowen17@rice.edu
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2. “Oil On Ice”
Narrated by Peter Coyote, is an award-winning documentary that connects the fate of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska and the conflict over drilling for oil there to critical decisions America makes about energy policy and transportation choices. The film examines the battle over one of America's last great wild places, which is currently at the center of a national energy debate. Caught in the balance are the Gwich'in Indians and the migratory wildlife in this fragile ecosystem. Through stunning footage and in-depth interviews, this entertaining film links seemingly unrelated matters such as energy independence, global warming, Native American rights, wildlife and wild lands protection.
*Guest Speaker: * Following the film, Terrel Dixon of the University of Houston will lead a short discussion on issues related in the film.
*When: *Wednesday, March 12, 2008 @ 7pm
*Where: *Rice Media Center, Rice University
*Cost:* Free, however donations will be accepted at the door.
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3. ENGL 320: Shakespeare on Film Course Offering
Hello!
Due to a technical problem, my class did not appear on the Registrar's list of possible courses for the summer 2008 session. The Registrar has addressed this problem, but please forward this message to your undergraduate students so that they know that English 320, a Distribution I course, is available for the general Summer session. The class will meet 9-11 Tuesdays and Thursdays, from June 2 until July 25. The section number is 001 and the CRN number for registration is 30296.
In the class we'll watch films such as Al Pacino's Merchant of Venice; the 1996 Midsummer Night's Dream (with Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Callista Flockhart, Stanley Tucci, etc.); Twelfth Night, with Ben Kingsley and Helena Bonham Carter; and several versions of Hamlet, possibly including Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Mel Gibson's Hamlet, and Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet (with Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Kate Winslet).
Thanks so much for your time and help!
Best,
Jill Delsigne
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4. Calculus: The Musical
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
The Rice Players, Houston's oldest collegiate theatre troupe, in honor of Pi Day, are proud to sponsor Calculus: The Musical!
Calculus: The Musical! is a comic "review" of the concepts and history of calculus that promises to entertain everyone from arithmophobes to rocket scientists. Born as a teaching tool, Calculus is sketch comedy, musical theatre, and classroom lecture using musical parodies to illuminate such concepts as limits, integration, and differentiation. From Archimedes to Riemann, Calculus comes to life through music spanning opera to hip hop and The Beatles to Eminen.
Calculus: The Musical! will run Friday, March 14 (3.14), 2008 at 8:00 PM in Sammy's Café in the Rice Memorial Center.
For tickets or more information, please e-mail players@rice.edu
Tickets are going fast. Please reserve yours now.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
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5. Beer Bike Plans
This Saturday, March 15, the annual Beer Bike Parade and Race will kick off spring. As always, here are a few reminders that will help you move about on campus more easily:
1. Please do not park your vehicle in the South Stadium Lot, south of the football stadium, between Thursday, 03/13/08, 10:00 PM and Saturday, 03/15/08, at 4:00 PM.
2. Please do not park in the Greenbriar Lot between the stadium and a flagging line just west of the bicycle track between Thursday at 10:00 PM and Saturday at 4:00 PM. The flagging line will be erected on Wednesday, 03/12/08.
3. Remember to remove all vehicles from Laboratory Rd. between Founder's Court and Alumni Drive by 6:00 AM, Saturday.
4. Also, please remove all vehicles from the roadway that runs between Entrance 3, near Lovett College, and the Inner Loop, near Baker College, by 6:00 AM, Saturday.
5. Finally, please keep in mind that the parade lines up at 10:00 AM on Founder's court. At 11:00 AM it will begin making its way westbound on Laboratory Rd. toward the football stadium. This is a change from previous years! During this time, there will be traffic stoppages and delays along the route. Entrances 1, 2, 3 will be closed for a short period of time until the route is cleared.
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6. Join CAPP
Are you a good listener? Wish you knew how to help your friends cope with stress? Are you interested in promoting mental health awareness on campus?
Join CAPP : College Assistance Peer Program !
CAPP members are hand-selected from the student body for their interest in peer health and are trained twice a year to handle a plethora of complicated issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, relationships, and roommate issues. Each college has several CAPP members that are available to talk anytime, day or night, to help students understand their situations better and find effective solutions. CAPP also organizes several events addressing prevalent health-related issues in an educational, objective, and most importantly fun manner.
Applications can be found online at www.ruf.rice.edu/~capp
Email your completed application to rossj8@rice.edu
Deadline: March 12
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7. PAIR Study Break
Interested in helping international refugees go to college?
PAIR College Counseling will be visiting two HISD high schools (Lee and Shapstown) this spring to help teach students about the college application process in the U.S. It's a great chance to meet some amazing students and put those SAT-taking, essay- writing, scholarship-finding skills to good use. If you are interested in getting involved, come to an informational study break hosted by PAIR on Wednesday, March 10 at 8pm in Farnsworth. There will be baklava and cinnamon buns courtesy of Chef Roger.
See you there!
Galina Toneva (galina@rice.edu)
Yaw Temeng (temeng@rice.edu)
PAIR College Counseling Coordinators
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8. Bhangra Team T-Shirts
The Rice University Bhangra Team will be selling t-shirts for $7 each during lunch at Wiess all week to raise money for our trip to Virsa Punjab Da, a national bhangra competition in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 22nd. Donations are also welcome. We need all the support we can get!! (we know y'all are college students, but so are we!)
Email monique.gill@ or sukhdeep@ for more information.
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9. Scholarship Nomination
Dear all,
It that time of year again -- time to nominate students you feel have contributed to theatre in a significant way this academic year and who deserve to receive either the Barbara Long Chilton Scholarship or the Neil "Sandy" Havens Scholarship. These merit scholarships are awarded to returning undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional potential in theatre or who have made a significant contribution to theatre at Rice, including college theatre, student organizations, or the Visual and Dramatic Arts Theatre Program.
If you would like to nominate someone please send their name and a brief letter of recommendation to me by reply e-mail no later than Friday, March 28. All nominees will then be asked for a resume, an additional letter of recommendation, and a personal statements ab out their involvement in theatre at Rice to be turned in by Monday, April 7, 2008.
We are eagerly looking forward to reviewing this year's nominees.
Best regards,
Christina Keefe
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10. Rec Center Summer Job Offers
The Rice Recreation Center is seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work for the Summer Youth Activity Program (SYAP) this summer, an athletic program design for kids ages 6-11. You even get the week of July 4 off!
If you’re interested, it offers competitive pay rates, and is a great summer job for those who are sticking around. For more information, including the application, hours, and dates, please visit our SYAP jobs Web site:
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ricerec/syap/syap_jobs.html
We look forward to meeting you!
In Mike and Casey We Trust
2. “Oil On Ice”
3. ENGL 320: Shakespeare on Film Course Offering
4. Calculus: The Musical
5. Beer Bike Plans
6. Join CAPP
7. PAIR Study Break
8. Bhangra Team T-Shirts
9. Scholarship Nomination
10. Rec Center Summer Job Offers
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1. Spring Election Petitions
2008 Spring Elections
New Positions available:
3 Honor Council At Large Representatives
In addition, to the positions listed in the Spring Elections Packet
IMPORTANT: The Deadline for Thresher Blurbs has been moved to Tomorrow, Wednesday at 5 PM! Please email me your blurbs.
My email address is abowen17@rice.edu
Here are the guidelines..... Blurbs may be no longer than 250 words; a blank line counts as 8 words (if you go over your word limit; your blurb will be cut off after the first 250 words, so make each word count)! We will use Microsoft
Word to count the number of words in your blurb.
• Put your name and the office you are running for at the top of your blurb (this does not count towards the 250 word limit).
• Your blurb will not be edited by the Student Association or the
Thresher Staff before the issue goes to print!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bowen
SA Director of Elections- email: abowen17@rice.edu
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2. “Oil On Ice”
Narrated by Peter Coyote, is an award-winning documentary that connects the fate of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska and the conflict over drilling for oil there to critical decisions America makes about energy policy and transportation choices. The film examines the battle over one of America's last great wild places, which is currently at the center of a national energy debate. Caught in the balance are the Gwich'in Indians and the migratory wildlife in this fragile ecosystem. Through stunning footage and in-depth interviews, this entertaining film links seemingly unrelated matters such as energy independence, global warming, Native American rights, wildlife and wild lands protection.
*Guest Speaker: * Following the film, Terrel Dixon of the University of Houston will lead a short discussion on issues related in the film.
*When: *Wednesday, March 12, 2008 @ 7pm
*Where: *Rice Media Center, Rice University
*Cost:* Free, however donations will be accepted at the door.
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3. ENGL 320: Shakespeare on Film Course Offering
Hello!
Due to a technical problem, my class did not appear on the Registrar's list of possible courses for the summer 2008 session. The Registrar has addressed this problem, but please forward this message to your undergraduate students so that they know that English 320, a Distribution I course, is available for the general Summer session. The class will meet 9-11 Tuesdays and Thursdays, from June 2 until July 25. The section number is 001 and the CRN number for registration is 30296.
In the class we'll watch films such as Al Pacino's Merchant of Venice; the 1996 Midsummer Night's Dream (with Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Callista Flockhart, Stanley Tucci, etc.); Twelfth Night, with Ben Kingsley and Helena Bonham Carter; and several versions of Hamlet, possibly including Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Mel Gibson's Hamlet, and Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet (with Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, and Kate Winslet).
Thanks so much for your time and help!
Best,
Jill Delsigne
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4. Calculus: The Musical
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
The Rice Players, Houston's oldest collegiate theatre troupe, in honor of Pi Day, are proud to sponsor Calculus: The Musical!
Calculus: The Musical! is a comic "review" of the concepts and history of calculus that promises to entertain everyone from arithmophobes to rocket scientists. Born as a teaching tool, Calculus is sketch comedy, musical theatre, and classroom lecture using musical parodies to illuminate such concepts as limits, integration, and differentiation. From Archimedes to Riemann, Calculus comes to life through music spanning opera to hip hop and The Beatles to Eminen.
Calculus: The Musical! will run Friday, March 14 (3.14), 2008 at 8:00 PM in Sammy's Café in the Rice Memorial Center.
For tickets or more information, please e-mail players@rice.edu
Tickets are going fast. Please reserve yours now.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
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5. Beer Bike Plans
This Saturday, March 15, the annual Beer Bike Parade and Race will kick off spring. As always, here are a few reminders that will help you move about on campus more easily:
1. Please do not park your vehicle in the South Stadium Lot, south of the football stadium, between Thursday, 03/13/08, 10:00 PM and Saturday, 03/15/08, at 4:00 PM.
2. Please do not park in the Greenbriar Lot between the stadium and a flagging line just west of the bicycle track between Thursday at 10:00 PM and Saturday at 4:00 PM. The flagging line will be erected on Wednesday, 03/12/08.
3. Remember to remove all vehicles from Laboratory Rd. between Founder's Court and Alumni Drive by 6:00 AM, Saturday.
4. Also, please remove all vehicles from the roadway that runs between Entrance 3, near Lovett College, and the Inner Loop, near Baker College, by 6:00 AM, Saturday.
5. Finally, please keep in mind that the parade lines up at 10:00 AM on Founder's court. At 11:00 AM it will begin making its way westbound on Laboratory Rd. toward the football stadium. This is a change from previous years! During this time, there will be traffic stoppages and delays along the route. Entrances 1, 2, 3 will be closed for a short period of time until the route is cleared.
---------------------------------------------
6. Join CAPP
Are you a good listener? Wish you knew how to help your friends cope with stress? Are you interested in promoting mental health awareness on campus?
Join CAPP : College Assistance Peer Program !
CAPP members are hand-selected from the student body for their interest in peer health and are trained twice a year to handle a plethora of complicated issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, relationships, and roommate issues. Each college has several CAPP members that are available to talk anytime, day or night, to help students understand their situations better and find effective solutions. CAPP also organizes several events addressing prevalent health-related issues in an educational, objective, and most importantly fun manner.
Applications can be found online at www.ruf.rice.edu/~capp
Email your completed application to rossj8@rice.edu
Deadline: March 12
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7. PAIR Study Break
Interested in helping international refugees go to college?
PAIR College Counseling will be visiting two HISD high schools (Lee and Shapstown) this spring to help teach students about the college application process in the U.S. It's a great chance to meet some amazing students and put those SAT-taking, essay- writing, scholarship-finding skills to good use. If you are interested in getting involved, come to an informational study break hosted by PAIR on Wednesday, March 10 at 8pm in Farnsworth. There will be baklava and cinnamon buns courtesy of Chef Roger.
See you there!
Galina Toneva (galina@rice.edu)
Yaw Temeng (temeng@rice.edu)
PAIR College Counseling Coordinators
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8. Bhangra Team T-Shirts
The Rice University Bhangra Team will be selling t-shirts for $7 each during lunch at Wiess all week to raise money for our trip to Virsa Punjab Da, a national bhangra competition in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 22nd. Donations are also welcome. We need all the support we can get!! (we know y'all are college students, but so are we!)
Email monique.gill@ or sukhdeep@ for more information.
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9. Scholarship Nomination
Dear all,
It that time of year again -- time to nominate students you feel have contributed to theatre in a significant way this academic year and who deserve to receive either the Barbara Long Chilton Scholarship or the Neil "Sandy" Havens Scholarship. These merit scholarships are awarded to returning undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional potential in theatre or who have made a significant contribution to theatre at Rice, including college theatre, student organizations, or the Visual and Dramatic Arts Theatre Program.
If you would like to nominate someone please send their name and a brief letter of recommendation to me by reply e-mail no later than Friday, March 28. All nominees will then be asked for a resume, an additional letter of recommendation, and a personal statements ab out their involvement in theatre at Rice to be turned in by Monday, April 7, 2008.
We are eagerly looking forward to reviewing this year's nominees.
Best regards,
Christina Keefe
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10. Rec Center Summer Job Offers
The Rice Recreation Center is seeking undergraduate and graduate students to work for the Summer Youth Activity Program (SYAP) this summer, an athletic program design for kids ages 6-11. You even get the week of July 4 off!
If you’re interested, it offers competitive pay rates, and is a great summer job for those who are sticking around. For more information, including the application, hours, and dates, please visit our SYAP jobs Web site:
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ricerec/syap/syap_jobs.html
We look forward to meeting you!
In Mike and Casey We Trust
Monday's Back to School Happy Fun Page
Brace yourselves, this one is intensely long.
1. Goliard Applications Due Today at 4:56PM
2. 2008 Year-End Awards -- Call for Nominations
3. 3rd Annual Flying Owls 5K- April 12th
4. Sonia Nazario March 13 President's Lecture Series
5. Women's History Month T-Shirts and Study Break
6. Follow-Up on Africa Interest Group
7. Intramural Fields Closed / Events Postponed
8. Affirmative Action Talk: Monday, March 10 at 7:30 in Sammy'
9. NSCS Volunteering Opportunity
10. Take Back The Night
11. Aeros Night!!!
12. This week is WHACK-A-WILLY Week!
14. Women's Resource Center Coordinator Applications
15. RWRC Impact Awards call for nominations
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1. Goliard Applications Due Today at 4:56PM
*Goliard (gol´yerd, -yär´) noun: A wandering student in medieval Europe disposed to conviviality, license, and the making of ribald and satirical Latin songs.*
Do you dream of traveling to a silver-mining mountain town in Mexico, just to eat a legendary stuffed bollito? Have you ever thought about touring a Siberian vodka distillery, even though you've never had vodka and don't speak a lick of Russian?
Then the Goliard Scholarship is for you.The Goliard is not intended to pad your resume, to get you that consulting job, or to "help the children."
This $2000 summer travel award is a whimsical, yet somehow earnest, effort by the Goliard Board to encourage international understanding through direct and visceral cultural interactions.
Previous Goliard scholars have explored sword making in Toledo, danced on tables in Shanghai, jigged in Ireland, and bicycled through a tulip tour
Submit your one- to three-page travel proposal -- however unlikely, capricious, or heartfelt— to the Goliard Board at application@goliard.org by 4:56 pm on Monday, March 10, 2008.
Finalists will be interviewed Saturday, March 15, after Beer Bike, in the Ley Student Center Courtyard. Ties, etc., are discouraged.
For application details, visit www.goliard.org or contact Katherine Kuster at kkuster@rice.edu.
The Goliard scholarship was established by a group of troublemakers from Sid Rich. Their hope, in creating the Goliard, was to spread Rice's unique ribaldry throughout the globe. Changing the world is a happy byproduct.
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2. 2008 Year-End Awards -- Call for Nominations
The Office of Student Activities, the SA Awards Committee, the Association of Rice Alumni, and the Community Involvement Center are coordinating their respective year-end awards that recognize service by students to the Rice community. Any member of the Rice community may submit a nomination. Qualified candidates may be considered for any of the five awards listed below. If you have any questions please contact the Office of Student Activities (x4097).
THE RICE UNIVERSITY SERVICE AWARD, given in memory of Dean of Students Hugh Scott Cameron, is awarded to as many as four individuals of the Rice student population, past and present, who have been most exemplary in rendering service to the student body. Preferably recipients should not be receiving remuneration for their services unless their work has been of a quality above and beyond that ordinarily rendered.
THE SALLYPORT AWARD is presented by the Association of Rice Alumni to recognize a deserving:
(i) undergraduate degree candidate who has made contributions to the Rice community above his or her individual college and who may not otherwise be recognized; and
(ii) graduate degree candidate who has made contributions to the Rice community above his or her individual department and who may not otherwise be recognized.
A faculty letter of recommendation and resume are required for the Sallyport Award.
THE OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARDS are given to graduating seniors who have contributed the most to excellence at Rice University. This award recognizes excellence not only in service but also performance, dedication, and character. The contribution of excellence of these students should reflect a commitment over time.
THE MORTY RICH SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a continuing student who has distinguished himself/herself through commitment and service to Rice and/or to the greater community. The successful candidate(s) will have recognized a need in the community, developed objectives, and implemented or established program(s) that would benefit the community and will realize no personal gain for these efforts.
THE ALAN GROB PRIZE is awarded annually to the Rice undergraduate who, through service to the larger community, has demonstrated the most devotion to the needs and interests of the economically and culturally disadvantaged. The recipient must be a current Rice University undergraduate, but does not have to be continuing (can be a graduating senior).
You may nominate a student for one or more of the above awards at:
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~stact/awards.html
The deadline for nominations is 5 pm, Friday, March 28, 2008.
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3. 3rd Annual Flying Owls 5K- April 12th
Rice Fitness Programs' Staff and Student organizers have put together a great 5K that's set to take flight this spring. We invite you to join us for the Third Annual Flying Owls 5K at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Enjoy running or walking the scenic course in and around the beautiful Rice University campus.
Highlights include:
*T-shirts for all participants
*Awards given to top three male and female finishers
*Top finishers in each age bracket will also receive awards (Male and Female for every five years)
*Great music, raffle prizes, food, refreshments, and more at the post-race party
Registration is now available on-line at www.rice.edu/fitness!
$15 for Rice Students
$22 for Non-Students
If choosing to pay by check, please make checks payable to Rice University, and send registration form and waiver (available at website listed above) to:
AJ Moore, Assistant Director for Fitness, Recreation Center - MS 523, 6100 Main Street, Houston TX 77005. All mail in registrations must be postmarked by April 4th.
Packet pick-up for all participants starts at 6:30 a.m. Race day registration will also be available Saturday morning, beginning at 6:30 a.m. (for $25).
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4. Sonia Nazario March 13 President's Lecture Series
Dear Rice Students:
Please join us on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m., Herzstein Hall 212, to meet and talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sonia Nazario one-on-one.
Ms. Nazario, the author of Enrique's Journey, is coming to Rice as part of
the President's Lecture Series/President's Lecture Series of Diverse Scholars to talk about the plight of immigrants' children.
A projects reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Ms. Nazario and her photographer undertook the rugged journey on the "train of death" from Honduras to see for themselves what these children go through to be reunited with their parents in the United States. Her book is soon to be released as an HBO movie.
Sonia Nazario is a dynamic speaker and a warm, wonderful person with a great story to tell. We are fortunate that she has agreed to take time out of her busy schedule to speak at Rice. It is an excellent opportunity for you to network and learn more about this interesting and important issue. Don't miss this opportunity to talk with her. And be sure to come back the evening of March 13 at 8:00 p.m. for her lecture in the Grand Hall of the RMC.
See you at 3:00 p.m. on March 13.
Richard Tapia
Chair, President's Lecture Series of Diverse Scholars
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5. Women's History Month T-Shirts and Study Break
Did you know that Annie Taylor was the first person to go over Niagra
Falls in a barrel successfully?
How about that Marie Curie is the only person to have won the Nobel
Prize in two different subjects?
Don't know much about women's history?
Come to a Women's History Month Study Break!
Wednesday, March 13
8-10 pm
Kelley Lounge, RMC
FREE ICE CREAM SUNDAES!
Get T-shirts with women's history facts for $4
----------------------------------------------
6. Follow-Up on Africa Interest Group
Dear Friends,
Last month, we had a great first get together for the Africa Interest
Group. Topics such as: 1) what attracts students from Africa to Rice,
2) what do we need to do better to attract more, 3) what activities promoting Africa are coming up (Houston International Festival (4/2008), African Cookout (3/22/08), Culture Fair (3/21/2008), and 4) potential research interests were discussed. We will have a follow-up meeting at my office (Office of International Students and Scholars, Lovett Hall, Entrance A) on Wednesday, March 26th at noon. You are all welcome and encouraged to invite friends who are interested in Africa. You may also sign up to the mailing list at
https://mailman.rice.edu/mailman/listinfo/africa-l
Sincerely,
Adria
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7. Intramural Fields Closed / Events Postponed
All intramural and club sports fields will be closed due to wet field conditions. Scheduled intramural events / games will be rescheduled as well, if you have any questions please feel free to let me know.
Thanks,
Justin Stafford
Rice University
Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
(713) 348-8810
jstafford@rice.edu
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8. Affirmative Action Talk: Monday, March 10 at 7:30 in Sammy's
Come join Peter Schmidt, author and senior writer for the Chronicle of
Higher Education, as he discusses affirmative action. The talk will be in Sammy's in the RMC at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 10, and there will be a question and answer session following the talk. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
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9. NSCS Volunteering Opportunity
Hey NSCS members!
Since it's the second week of the month, Rice NSCS will be volunteering once again at the Nehemiah Center on Fannin. It's a great opportunity to get involved in NSCS, get service hours, and give back to the community.
We will meet at the Circle Drive of the RMC at 4:00 this Thursday (March 13), and either take the lightrail or drive over to the Center. (If you have a car and are willing to drive, please email us). We will begin tutoring the kids, all in elementary school, at 4:30, and finish around 6:00. If you will already be there for work-study, let us know and you can get NSCS hours too!
If you are interested in going or have any questions at all, email me (lhunt@rice.edu), or Saadiyah, our VP of Service (saadi.b@rice.edu), or talk to your NSCS Hanszen rep., Rebecca Divers (rd4@rice.edu) We will be going to the Center again on the last Thursday of this month, March 27, so mark your calendars now!
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10. Take Back The Night
Interested in helping organize this years Take Back the Night?
What is it?
Take Back the Night is a night of empowerment, to remember the survivors of sexual violence and to say that it must stop. The event exists to empower, to find support, and to break the silence.
www.takebackthenight.org has more information.
Interested?
Come to an organizational interest meeting Thursday, March 13th at
6:30 pm in the Women's Resource Center (located in the back of Kelley Lounge in the RMC).
Email Kate Hildebrandt (hildebrandt@rice.edu) for more information.
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11. Aeros Night!!!
Hello again!,
The "Rice Night" at the Houston Aeros hockey game is coming up soon and now is the time to start selling tickets! The game will be on Friday, March 28 at 7:05pm against the Peoria Riverman and should be a good one as both teams are competing for a play-off spot! Tickets are $7.00 and include a free mullet hat and the opportunity to play broom ball on the ice after the game.
Last but not least, the deadline to turn in ticket orders is Friday, March 21 or, in two weeks. Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Kara Lawrence
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12. This week is WHACK-A-WILLY Week!
Monday -- Scavenger Hunt Begins
Win $100 and get ready to race around Rice gathering pictures of whacky things, ranging from a picture with a live owl to a picture of a jack in-action. Teams have a max of 5 people (prize is $100 for entire group) and clues will be posted starting Monday at 8 A.M at http://rpcwillyweek.angelfire.com/blog/. Clues will continue to be posted on Tuesday and Wednesday morning with the contest ending Wednesday at Midnight. You can still email meesh@rice.edu to sign your team up.
Tuesday -- Beer Debates, come out to Willy's Pub at 9:30 P.M. and get to REALLY know your professors.
Professors present:
Paula Hutchinson
Dr. Bedient
Prof. Parsons
Wednesday -- Willy's Birthday Picnic at 5:30 in the Academic Quad
IMPORTANT: ALL SERVERIES WILL BE CLOSED
Thursday -- International Beer Night at Willy's Pub at 10 P.M.
Your college reps are selling t-shirts for $3 everyday this week at lunch.
Sponsored by Rice Program Council
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14. Women's Resource Center Coordinator Applications
Get involved with the Rice Women's Resource Center! Apply to be a coordinator of the Women's Resource Center for the 2008-2009 year!
The Rice Women's Resource Center is now accepting applications for the following coordinator positions:
*Student Director
*Office Coordinator
*Outreach Coordinator
*Programming
*Wellness
*Women's Advocacy
Job descriptions are available on the door of the Women's Resource Center. If you would like to discover more about what being a coordinator involves you are welcome to attend our weekly coordinators meetings. Contact Kate Hildebrandt (Student Director) for more information - hildebrandt@rice.edu.
Some of the annual events the Women's Resource Center puts on include...
-What Your Mother Never Told You contraceptive workshop
-Car Repair Workshop
-The Clothesline Project
-Houston Area Women's Center clothing drive
-LunaFest Movie Series
-Weight Room Orientation
-Talk with a Nutritionist
Pick up an application on the door of the Women's Resource Center or email hmasden@rice.edu for one.
Applications are due March 19th by 5pm
Please drop your completed application in the envelope at the RWRC door and sign up for a 20 minute interview on either March 24, 25, or 26. To be considered you must have a completed application and committed to an interview time.
Become a RWRC coordinator and put your plans into action!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Kate (hildebrandt@).
Heather
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15. RWRC Impact Awards call for nominations
Women's Resource Center IMPACT Award
The Women's Resource Center is now accepting nominations for the 2008 IMPACT Awards. These awards recognized individuals who meet the following criteria:
*Demonstrates service to the campus and community;
*Demonstrates involvement and participation in student life/activities at Rice and/or beyond;
*Works to make a positive impact by raising awareness of women's issues affecting his/her community; and,
*Serves as a role model in the empowerment of women.
The Women's Resource Center recognized recipients in the following categories for the IMPACT Awards:
*Undergraduate Students (up to 4)
*Graduate Students (up to 2)
*Faculty and Staff (up to 2)
If you would like to nominate a worthy individual please respond to this email following the instructions below. Nominees will be asked by the Women's Resource Center to submit a separate information form and resume after the nomination deadline.
All nominations are due by Sunday, March 16, 2008.
The mission of the Rice University Women's Resource Center is to increase awareness of and sensitivity to issues facing women in order to build a more supportive, dynamic atmosphere on campus. To provide opportunities for Rice University community members to educate themselves and encourage one another, the Women's Resource Center coordinates educational and social activities and programs. In addition, the Center offers information and support for groups and individuals who hold an interest in women's issues. By providing a setting for individuals to share ideas, engage in dialogue, and collaborate on programs, the Women's Resource Center encourages students to develop their leadership skills and to further their interpersonal, academic, and professional development.
Nominee:
Category for Nominee:
College/Department of Nominee:
Nominator:
College/Department of Nominator:
Relationship to Nominee:
Nomination: Please describe below how the nominee fulfills the criteria described above. Include specific examples and descriptions.
Please note: nominees will be asked to submit a resume and information form in which they can describe how their activities meet the award criteria.
PS: Ben (Ben Lu my roommate) is in love with Eli Manning and is currently hanging posters of him above his bed.
In Mike and Casey We Trust
1. Goliard Applications Due Today at 4:56PM
2. 2008 Year-End Awards -- Call for Nominations
3. 3rd Annual Flying Owls 5K- April 12th
4. Sonia Nazario March 13 President's Lecture Series
5. Women's History Month T-Shirts and Study Break
6. Follow-Up on Africa Interest Group
7. Intramural Fields Closed / Events Postponed
8. Affirmative Action Talk: Monday, March 10 at 7:30 in Sammy'
9. NSCS Volunteering Opportunity
10. Take Back The Night
11. Aeros Night!!!
12. This week is WHACK-A-WILLY Week!
14. Women's Resource Center Coordinator Applications
15. RWRC Impact Awards call for nominations
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1. Goliard Applications Due Today at 4:56PM
*Goliard (gol´yerd, -yär´) noun: A wandering student in medieval Europe disposed to conviviality, license, and the making of ribald and satirical Latin songs.*
Do you dream of traveling to a silver-mining mountain town in Mexico, just to eat a legendary stuffed bollito? Have you ever thought about touring a Siberian vodka distillery, even though you've never had vodka and don't speak a lick of Russian?
Then the Goliard Scholarship is for you.The Goliard is not intended to pad your resume, to get you that consulting job, or to "help the children."
This $2000 summer travel award is a whimsical, yet somehow earnest, effort by the Goliard Board to encourage international understanding through direct and visceral cultural interactions.
Previous Goliard scholars have explored sword making in Toledo, danced on tables in Shanghai, jigged in Ireland, and bicycled through a tulip tour
Submit your one- to three-page travel proposal -- however unlikely, capricious, or heartfelt— to the Goliard Board at application@goliard.org by 4:56 pm on Monday, March 10, 2008.
Finalists will be interviewed Saturday, March 15, after Beer Bike, in the Ley Student Center Courtyard. Ties, etc., are discouraged.
For application details, visit www.goliard.org or contact Katherine Kuster at kkuster@rice.edu.
The Goliard scholarship was established by a group of troublemakers from Sid Rich. Their hope, in creating the Goliard, was to spread Rice's unique ribaldry throughout the globe. Changing the world is a happy byproduct.
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2. 2008 Year-End Awards -- Call for Nominations
The Office of Student Activities, the SA Awards Committee, the Association of Rice Alumni, and the Community Involvement Center are coordinating their respective year-end awards that recognize service by students to the Rice community. Any member of the Rice community may submit a nomination. Qualified candidates may be considered for any of the five awards listed below. If you have any questions please contact the Office of Student Activities (x4097).
THE RICE UNIVERSITY SERVICE AWARD, given in memory of Dean of Students Hugh Scott Cameron, is awarded to as many as four individuals of the Rice student population, past and present, who have been most exemplary in rendering service to the student body. Preferably recipients should not be receiving remuneration for their services unless their work has been of a quality above and beyond that ordinarily rendered.
THE SALLYPORT AWARD is presented by the Association of Rice Alumni to recognize a deserving:
(i) undergraduate degree candidate who has made contributions to the Rice community above his or her individual college and who may not otherwise be recognized; and
(ii) graduate degree candidate who has made contributions to the Rice community above his or her individual department and who may not otherwise be recognized.
A faculty letter of recommendation and resume are required for the Sallyport Award.
THE OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARDS are given to graduating seniors who have contributed the most to excellence at Rice University. This award recognizes excellence not only in service but also performance, dedication, and character. The contribution of excellence of these students should reflect a commitment over time.
THE MORTY RICH SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a continuing student who has distinguished himself/herself through commitment and service to Rice and/or to the greater community. The successful candidate(s) will have recognized a need in the community, developed objectives, and implemented or established program(s) that would benefit the community and will realize no personal gain for these efforts.
THE ALAN GROB PRIZE is awarded annually to the Rice undergraduate who, through service to the larger community, has demonstrated the most devotion to the needs and interests of the economically and culturally disadvantaged. The recipient must be a current Rice University undergraduate, but does not have to be continuing (can be a graduating senior).
You may nominate a student for one or more of the above awards at:
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~stact/awards.html
The deadline for nominations is 5 pm, Friday, March 28, 2008.
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3. 3rd Annual Flying Owls 5K- April 12th
Rice Fitness Programs' Staff and Student organizers have put together a great 5K that's set to take flight this spring. We invite you to join us for the Third Annual Flying Owls 5K at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Enjoy running or walking the scenic course in and around the beautiful Rice University campus.
Highlights include:
*T-shirts for all participants
*Awards given to top three male and female finishers
*Top finishers in each age bracket will also receive awards (Male and Female for every five years)
*Great music, raffle prizes, food, refreshments, and more at the post-race party
Registration is now available on-line at www.rice.edu/fitness!
$15 for Rice Students
$22 for Non-Students
If choosing to pay by check, please make checks payable to Rice University, and send registration form and waiver (available at website listed above) to:
AJ Moore, Assistant Director for Fitness, Recreation Center - MS 523, 6100 Main Street, Houston TX 77005. All mail in registrations must be postmarked by April 4th.
Packet pick-up for all participants starts at 6:30 a.m. Race day registration will also be available Saturday morning, beginning at 6:30 a.m. (for $25).
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4. Sonia Nazario March 13 President's Lecture Series
Dear Rice Students:
Please join us on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m., Herzstein Hall 212, to meet and talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sonia Nazario one-on-one.
Ms. Nazario, the author of Enrique's Journey, is coming to Rice as part of
the President's Lecture Series/President's Lecture Series of Diverse Scholars to talk about the plight of immigrants' children.
A projects reporter for the Los Angeles Times, Ms. Nazario and her photographer undertook the rugged journey on the "train of death" from Honduras to see for themselves what these children go through to be reunited with their parents in the United States. Her book is soon to be released as an HBO movie.
Sonia Nazario is a dynamic speaker and a warm, wonderful person with a great story to tell. We are fortunate that she has agreed to take time out of her busy schedule to speak at Rice. It is an excellent opportunity for you to network and learn more about this interesting and important issue. Don't miss this opportunity to talk with her. And be sure to come back the evening of March 13 at 8:00 p.m. for her lecture in the Grand Hall of the RMC.
See you at 3:00 p.m. on March 13.
Richard Tapia
Chair, President's Lecture Series of Diverse Scholars
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5. Women's History Month T-Shirts and Study Break
Did you know that Annie Taylor was the first person to go over Niagra
Falls in a barrel successfully?
How about that Marie Curie is the only person to have won the Nobel
Prize in two different subjects?
Don't know much about women's history?
Come to a Women's History Month Study Break!
Wednesday, March 13
8-10 pm
Kelley Lounge, RMC
FREE ICE CREAM SUNDAES!
Get T-shirts with women's history facts for $4
----------------------------------------------
6. Follow-Up on Africa Interest Group
Dear Friends,
Last month, we had a great first get together for the Africa Interest
Group. Topics such as: 1) what attracts students from Africa to Rice,
2) what do we need to do better to attract more, 3) what activities promoting Africa are coming up (Houston International Festival (4/2008), African Cookout (3/22/08), Culture Fair (3/21/2008), and 4) potential research interests were discussed. We will have a follow-up meeting at my office (Office of International Students and Scholars, Lovett Hall, Entrance A) on Wednesday, March 26th at noon. You are all welcome and encouraged to invite friends who are interested in Africa. You may also sign up to the mailing list at
https://mailman.rice.edu/mailman/listinfo/africa-l
Sincerely,
Adria
----------------------------------------------
7. Intramural Fields Closed / Events Postponed
All intramural and club sports fields will be closed due to wet field conditions. Scheduled intramural events / games will be rescheduled as well, if you have any questions please feel free to let me know.
Thanks,
Justin Stafford
Rice University
Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
(713) 348-8810
jstafford@rice.edu
----------------------------------------------
8. Affirmative Action Talk: Monday, March 10 at 7:30 in Sammy's
Come join Peter Schmidt, author and senior writer for the Chronicle of
Higher Education, as he discusses affirmative action. The talk will be in Sammy's in the RMC at 7:30 pm on Monday, March 10, and there will be a question and answer session following the talk. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
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9. NSCS Volunteering Opportunity
Hey NSCS members!
Since it's the second week of the month, Rice NSCS will be volunteering once again at the Nehemiah Center on Fannin. It's a great opportunity to get involved in NSCS, get service hours, and give back to the community.
We will meet at the Circle Drive of the RMC at 4:00 this Thursday (March 13), and either take the lightrail or drive over to the Center. (If you have a car and are willing to drive, please email us). We will begin tutoring the kids, all in elementary school, at 4:30, and finish around 6:00. If you will already be there for work-study, let us know and you can get NSCS hours too!
If you are interested in going or have any questions at all, email me (lhunt@rice.edu), or Saadiyah, our VP of Service (saadi.b@rice.edu), or talk to your NSCS Hanszen rep., Rebecca Divers (rd4@rice.edu) We will be going to the Center again on the last Thursday of this month, March 27, so mark your calendars now!
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10. Take Back The Night
Interested in helping organize this years Take Back the Night?
What is it?
Take Back the Night is a night of empowerment, to remember the survivors of sexual violence and to say that it must stop. The event exists to empower, to find support, and to break the silence.
www.takebackthenight.org has more information.
Interested?
Come to an organizational interest meeting Thursday, March 13th at
6:30 pm in the Women's Resource Center (located in the back of Kelley Lounge in the RMC).
Email Kate Hildebrandt (hildebrandt@rice.edu) for more information.
----------------------------------------------
11. Aeros Night!!!
Hello again!,
The "Rice Night" at the Houston Aeros hockey game is coming up soon and now is the time to start selling tickets! The game will be on Friday, March 28 at 7:05pm against the Peoria Riverman and should be a good one as both teams are competing for a play-off spot! Tickets are $7.00 and include a free mullet hat and the opportunity to play broom ball on the ice after the game.
Last but not least, the deadline to turn in ticket orders is Friday, March 21 or, in two weeks. Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Kara Lawrence
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12. This week is WHACK-A-WILLY Week!
Monday -- Scavenger Hunt Begins
Win $100 and get ready to race around Rice gathering pictures of whacky things, ranging from a picture with a live owl to a picture of a jack in-action. Teams have a max of 5 people (prize is $100 for entire group) and clues will be posted starting Monday at 8 A.M at http://rpcwillyweek.angelfire.com/blog/. Clues will continue to be posted on Tuesday and Wednesday morning with the contest ending Wednesday at Midnight. You can still email meesh@rice.edu to sign your team up.
Tuesday -- Beer Debates, come out to Willy's Pub at 9:30 P.M. and get to REALLY know your professors.
Professors present:
Paula Hutchinson
Dr. Bedient
Prof. Parsons
Wednesday -- Willy's Birthday Picnic at 5:30 in the Academic Quad
IMPORTANT: ALL SERVERIES WILL BE CLOSED
Thursday -- International Beer Night at Willy's Pub at 10 P.M.
Your college reps are selling t-shirts for $3 everyday this week at lunch.
Sponsored by Rice Program Council
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14. Women's Resource Center Coordinator Applications
Get involved with the Rice Women's Resource Center! Apply to be a coordinator of the Women's Resource Center for the 2008-2009 year!
The Rice Women's Resource Center is now accepting applications for the following coordinator positions:
*Student Director
*Office Coordinator
*Outreach Coordinator
*Programming
*Wellness
*Women's Advocacy
Job descriptions are available on the door of the Women's Resource Center. If you would like to discover more about what being a coordinator involves you are welcome to attend our weekly coordinators meetings. Contact Kate Hildebrandt (Student Director) for more information - hildebrandt@rice.edu.
Some of the annual events the Women's Resource Center puts on include...
-What Your Mother Never Told You contraceptive workshop
-Car Repair Workshop
-The Clothesline Project
-Houston Area Women's Center clothing drive
-LunaFest Movie Series
-Weight Room Orientation
-Talk with a Nutritionist
Pick up an application on the door of the Women's Resource Center or email hmasden@rice.edu for one.
Applications are due March 19th by 5pm
Please drop your completed application in the envelope at the RWRC door and sign up for a 20 minute interview on either March 24, 25, or 26. To be considered you must have a completed application and committed to an interview time.
Become a RWRC coordinator and put your plans into action!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Kate (hildebrandt@).
Heather
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15. RWRC Impact Awards call for nominations
Women's Resource Center IMPACT Award
The Women's Resource Center is now accepting nominations for the 2008 IMPACT Awards. These awards recognized individuals who meet the following criteria:
*Demonstrates service to the campus and community;
*Demonstrates involvement and participation in student life/activities at Rice and/or beyond;
*Works to make a positive impact by raising awareness of women's issues affecting his/her community; and,
*Serves as a role model in the empowerment of women.
The Women's Resource Center recognized recipients in the following categories for the IMPACT Awards:
*Undergraduate Students (up to 4)
*Graduate Students (up to 2)
*Faculty and Staff (up to 2)
If you would like to nominate a worthy individual please respond to this email following the instructions below. Nominees will be asked by the Women's Resource Center to submit a separate information form and resume after the nomination deadline.
All nominations are due by Sunday, March 16, 2008.
The mission of the Rice University Women's Resource Center is to increase awareness of and sensitivity to issues facing women in order to build a more supportive, dynamic atmosphere on campus. To provide opportunities for Rice University community members to educate themselves and encourage one another, the Women's Resource Center coordinates educational and social activities and programs. In addition, the Center offers information and support for groups and individuals who hold an interest in women's issues. By providing a setting for individuals to share ideas, engage in dialogue, and collaborate on programs, the Women's Resource Center encourages students to develop their leadership skills and to further their interpersonal, academic, and professional development.
Nominee:
Category for Nominee:
College/Department of Nominee:
Nominator:
College/Department of Nominator:
Relationship to Nominee:
Nomination: Please describe below how the nominee fulfills the criteria described above. Include specific examples and descriptions.
Please note: nominees will be asked to submit a resume and information form in which they can describe how their activities meet the award criteria.
PS: Ben (Ben Lu my roommate) is in love with Eli Manning and is currently hanging posters of him above his bed.
In Mike and Casey We Trust
March 5, 2008
Spring Break Happy Funpage II
1. Student Ambassador Program- Apply Now
2. Positions Still Available
3. 2008 Spring Elections Petitions Due 3/13
4. Join CAPP : College Assistance Peer Program
5. Stride for Stroke Event
6. Do Not Reveal Your Rice Password
7. Intramural Fields #5 and #6
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1. Student Ambassador Program- Apply Now
It’s that time of year again and we’ve started the recruiting process for the Rice Student Ambassador Program! I am hoping to get at least 40 more students on board this year. Do you mind distributing the attached flyer to the students in your college? This program is very important to us. Our Student Ambassadors represent Rice University; they are responsible for giving our visitors a better understanding of student life and a sense of the collegiate campus atmosphere. Students may apply today at www.rice.edu/amb for more information on the Student Ambassador Program. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 11 by 5:00p.m. If you have any question, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for your help,
Jennifer Adair Manager, Welcome Center Public Affairs - University Relations Rice University
6100 Main Street, MS 700
Houston, TX 77005
713.348.6124
713.348.6127 (Fax)
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2. Positions Still Available
Want to design the Campanile (Yearbook), help run the Rice Student
Volunteer Program (RSVP) or edit University Blue (Literary Magazine)?
These organizations still have openings for the coming school year:
Campanile Editor-in-Chief
UBlue Editor-in-Chief
RSVP Secretary
To run for one of these remaining positions in the coming Spring
Election, please submit a petition to the Student Association office
in the RMC (DEADLINE Tuesday March 12 at midnight).
For a petition, visit sa.rice.edu.
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3. 2008 Spring Elections Petitions Due 3/13
2008 Spring Elections
It is that time of the year of the again. The following positions are being contested:
RSVP Chair
RSVP Secretary
Campanile Editor-in-Chief
University Blue Editor-in-Chief
Petitions are due Thursday, March 13th at 1 pm.
I encourage all of you to consider one of these leadership positions. I have attached a copy of the 2008 Spring Elections packet. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bowen
SA Director of Elections
Chairman of the Elections Committee
email: abowen17@rice.edu
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4. Join CAPP: College Assistance Peer Program
Are you a good listener? Wish you knew how to help your friends cope with stress? Are you interested in promoting mental health awareness on campus?
Join CAPP: College Assistance Peer Program!
CAPP members are hand-selected from the student body for their interest in peer health and are trained twice a year to handle a plethora of complicated issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, relationships, and roommate issues. Each college has several CAPP members that are available to talk anytime, day or night, to help students understand their situations better and find effective solutions. CAPP also organizes several events addressing prevalent health-related issues in an educational, objective, and most importantly fun manner.
Applications can be found online at www.ruf.rice.edu/~capp
Email your completed application to rossj8@rice.edu
Deadline: March 12
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5. Stride for Stroke Event
On Saturday, 03/08/08, the university will welcome back to campus the Stride for Stroke 5K event. The following information is provided to help make for an enjoyable event with fewer disruptions to the university community:
1. Please do not park along the Laboratory Road portion of the Inner Loop from 6:00 AM through 10:30 AM, Saturday.
2. Help us reserve the South Stadium Parking Lot for the start/finish of the race. Please don't park in this lot between 10:00 PM, Friday and 12:30 PM Saturday.
3. Keep in mind that there will be short traffic delays along the route (I have attached the route map) and that Entrances 1, 1A, 17, 18, and 20 will be closed during the walk/run from approximately 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM.
4. If you need to come to campus during the event you might consider using open entrances on the south side of campus and Entrance 8.
5. The course will be marked with traffic cones and manned by University
Police Officers and event volunteers. Please be alert for their directions.
Thank you for your help in making this event a success.
Dianna Marshall
Captain
Support Services Commander
Rice University Police Department
(713) 348-4593
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6. Do Not Reveal Your Rice Password
To all Rice faculty, staff and students,
DO NOT REVEAL your Rice passwords to anyone. Several recent email hoaxes have requested your personal information, including your Rice passwords.
Do not reply to any email that asks for your password or other personal
information. No Rice representative will ever ask for your Rice passwords.
Additional information can be found in the "Don't Tell" document at
http://www.rice.edu/it/security/ImagesDocsPdfs/DontTellPassword.pdf.
The Rice policy that prohibits the sharing of Rice passwords can be found at http://www.rice.edu/vpit/aup.html.
If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk at
713.348.HELP(4357).
Carlyn Chatfield
Manager, IT Technical Communications
Rice University
713.348.4819
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7. Intramural Fields #5 and #6
Good Morning,
I wanted to let everyone know that we will be opening Intramural Fields #5 and #6 for recreational and club sport use. We will keep all other Intramural and club sports fields closed for the remainder of the week.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Justin Stafford
Rice University
Assistant Director of Intramural Sports
(713) 348-8810
In Mike and Casey We Trust
March 4, 2008
Spring Break Happy Funpage
1. Take Back the Night Interest Meeting
2. Hero Contest
3. WIN $200 or $100 for telling me about who you hang out with
Help Jane Sundermann: It's for Her Senior Thesis!
4. Register Relay for Life
5. Primary Voting Information
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1. Take Back the Night Interest Meeting
Interested in helping organize this years Take Back the Night?
What is it?
Take Back the Night is a night of empowerment, to remember the survivors of sexual violence and to say that it must stop. The event exists to empower, to find support, and to break the silence. www.takebackthenight.org has more information.
Interested?
Come to an organizational interest meeting Thursday, March 13th at 6:30 pm in the Women's Resource Center (located in the back of Kelley Lounge in the RMC).
Email Kate Hildebrandt (hildebrandt@rice.edu)
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2. Hero Contest
The Rice Women's Resource Center presents the Hero Contest in celebration of Women's History Month
Submission Deadline
Email entries (subject line 'Hero Contest Submission') to hildebrandt@rice.edu by Friday, March 21st at 5:00 PM.
Poetry and Short Non-Fiction Contest
Write a poem or short story relating to femininity, feminism, or womanhood, or a woman in your life who has inspired you. Entries will be judged on: Originality, creativity, and expressiveness Relevance to the topic
Submissions should be no longer than 50 lines for poetry, and 3 pages for stories.
General Rules
Submissions may come from women or men, undergraduate or graduate. There is no limit for the number of entries one person may submit. To view past winning submissions visit http://women.rice.edu/impactawards.cfm?doc_id=10270.
Recognition
Winners will be recognized at the RWRC Impact Awards ceremony on April 21st. The winning poems or stories will be published on the RWRC website (women.rice.edu). Depending on the number of entries and with the permission of the authors, all submissions will be compiled and published in a volume that will become part of the RWRC permanent library. Winners will be notified by April 3rd.
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3. WIN $200 or $100 for telling me about who you hang out with
As of right now, 22 people at Hanszen have turned in the surveys that were placed in mailboxes on Monday. THANK YOU. You guys are awesome. Also, you have great odds! There are EIGHT prizes (6 for $100 and 2 for $200) for the
RAFFLE.
The rest of you Hanszenites…TAKE A LOOK AT THE ODDS, and turn in your surveys as soon as you can! The drawing will be after spring break, so do it in your free time this next week.
*I need ALL Hanszenites to participate!*
**SURVEYS CAN NOW BE COMPLETED ONLINE** (for those of you who prefer this style, are abroad, off campus, etc.). Simply go to this link and follow the
directions:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YJWowKuuGn35vHVxlcuTrg_3d_3d
You will then be eligible for the drawing.
Thank you all!
-Jane Sundermann-
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4. Register Relay for Life
Register for the Relay For Life of Houston-Texas Medical Center by MARCH 13!
How to register:
1. Go to www.events.cancer.org/rflhoustonmedicalcentertx to register as a team captain/member.
2. If registering as a team captain, pay the REDUCED registration fee of $90 (split among your team members)
3. All team captains and members registered online by March 13 are guaranteed free event t-shirts!
4. Start fundraising for the American Cancer Society!
5. Make a difference in the fight against cancer!
Relay for Life will be taking place on Friday-Saturday, April 18-19 at the
Rice University Track/Soccer Stadium.
For more information, please contact Kelsey.S.Lau@rice.edu.
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5. Primary Voting Information
Tuesday March 4th is the day of the 2008 Texas Primary. If you are registered to vote in Harris County, and have not already taken advantage of early voting or voted by mail, you may vote tomorrow by appearing in person at your designated polling location between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and presenting either your valid voter ID card or Texas Driver's License.
Polling locations are based on the home address you have on file with the Harris County Voter Registrar:
*_Rice students, staff and faculty who live on the Rice campus_*
Both the *Democratic* and *Republican* primaries will be at:
*Christ the King Lutheran Church *
2353 RICE BOULEVARD, HOUSTON.
*_For residents of the Rice Graduate Apartments at 1515 Bissonnet*
The *Democratic* primary will be at:
*Poe Elementary School *
5100 HAZARD STREET AT SOUTH B, HOUSTON.
The *Republican* primary will be at:
*Judson Robinson Junior Community Center *
2020 HERMANN DRIVE, HOUSTON.
*_Rice students, staff and faculty who live elsewhere in Harris County:_
*Visit http://www.harrisvotes.org/English_MainForPrimary.aspx, click the "address" link, choose the primary in which you wish to vote and enter your home address to find your March 4th 2008 Primary voting location.
_*ALL RICE VOTERS:*
Non-partisan candidate information including an online voters guide may be found at http://www.lwvhouston.com/
Don't forget, precinct-nominating conventions (caucuses) will be held at 7:15 p.m. at your assigned primary voting precinct (the addresses identified via the methods detailed above--even if you voted early in a different location, be sure to turn up at your assigned primary voting precinct to participate in the process of selecting delegates to your party's state convention).
Brought to you by the Rice Vote Coalition
vote.rice.edu <http://vote.rice.edu>
Hope Ya'll are having a great Spring Break!!
Will
In Mike and Casey We Trust
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