Subject: Grad Events Bulletin, 4/28/03 This week's submitted announcements: o Informal Dinner and Discussion with Pres. John Hennessy - Talk with President Hennessy about your choice of topics! - Dinner is Thursday, May 8, 6-7:30 PM, Buttery at Rains - DEADLINE to apply is TUESDAY, Apr. 29 to o Wisdom and Wine Lecture - Final Wine Series Event of the Year at the Alumni Association - Enjoy Philosophy Talk with Profs. John Perry and Ken Taylor - WEDNESDAY, Apr. 30, 7-9 PM, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center o Grad Night at the CoHo!! - Come hang out & enjoy FREE food/beverages!! - Every Wednesday, 7-9pm @ the CoHo!! - WEDNESDAY, April 23, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, The CoHo o "Moonlight on the Bay" - An evening cruise on the SF Bay! - Saturday, May 17, 9:00pm-midnight, Aboard the Royal Star on the SF Bay!! - BUY TICKETS ($10/person) AT GRAD NIGHT AT THE COHO (ABOVE) o GULF WAR: The Hidden Side - Documentaries: "Hidden Wars of Desert Storm" and "Right Road Lost" - THURSDAY, May 1, 7:30-9:30 PM, Annenberg Auditorium o Graduate Service Recognition Awards - Nominate someone today!! - NOMINATION DEADLINE is THURSDAY, May 1, 11:59 PM - Nominate NOW at o US-Iran Relations, A lecture by Dr. Abbas Milani - From a Great Ally to the Great Satan - Past, Present and Future of US-Iran Relations - FRIDAY, May 2, 6:30-8:00 PM, 420-040 (Psych-040) o Kite Flying & Dinner at Amrin Thai!!! - Saturday, May 10, 2:30-7:30PM, Shoreline Park & Amrin Thai-M. View - DEADLINE to sign up: SUNDAY, May 4 o Brunch & Pottery Painting!!! - Sunday, May 11, 10:30-2:00PM, Stacks & Color Me Mine in Menlo Park - DEADLINE to sign up: SUNDAY, May 4 PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW. Want to subscribe or unsubscribe to grad-events? Want to submit an announcement for inclusion in this weekly bulletin? Answers to these questions can be found at . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Informal Dinner and Discussion with Pres. John Hennessy Stanford President John Hennessy will visit the graduate community for an informal dinner and discussion with graduate students. There are 20 seats available. If there are more than 20 applicants, a random drawing will determine the participants. When: Thursday, May 8, 6-7:30 PM Where: Buttery at Rains Apply by TUESDAY, Apr. 29 to Andy Hernandez Please include the following information when you apply: Name, Academic Department, Living on or off campus, Topics you'd like to discuss. If you have already attended a dinner with either the President or Provost this year, you are not eligible to attend the upcoming dinner. If selected to attend the dinner, you will receive an email by WEDNESDAY, Apr. 30, and you will need to RSVP immediately. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Wisdom and Wine Lecture Be a part of the "live studio audience" in the new radio show format called Philosophy Talk! Also, enjoy an introduction to the fine red wines from Fife Vineyards by Dennis Fife. When: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center Cost: $15 for students $15 for student spouses $25 for alumni $25 for others RSVP/register: by Monday, April 28 to Brandon at 725-4128 or online at http://www.stanfordalumni.org/erc/events/reader.html?content_instance_id=109011 Contact info: bmaughan@stanford.edu Sponsored by the Stanford Alumni Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Grad Night at the CoHo!! Weekly Grad Night at the CoHo has become a tradition you don't want to miss!! Come enjoy FREE food & beverages every Wed, 7-9pm. SUID required, must show proof of age to drink. When: Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: The CoHo Cost: FREE for all students! Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the The Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "Moonlight on the Bay" - An evening cruise on the SF Bay! "Moonlight on the Bay" - an evening cruise with dancing, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres! Tickets are ONLY $10/person! Buy them every Wed. 7-9pm at the CoHo (Questions? Email: ) When: Saturday, May 17, 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM Where: Aboard the Royal Star on the SF Bay!! Cost: $10 for students and spouses RSVP/register: by FRIDAY, May 16 at the CoHo (every Wed, 7-9pm) or email Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the The Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB) & the Graduate Student Council. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GULF WAR: The Hidden Side Powerfully told, eye-opening account of the Gulf War and its aftermath, essential to understanding recent events. Discussion with filmmakers and reception to follow. When: Thursday, May 1, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Where: Annenberg Auditorium (basement, Fine Arts building) Cost: FREE for all students and spouses! $10 for all others Stanford ID required. For more information, see Sponsored by the Stanford Film Society and UNAF Festival. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Graduate Service Recognition Awards The GSPB wants YOUR nominations to honor students, faculty & staff who've made outstanding contributions to graduate student life at Stanford! Nomination DEADLINE: Thursday, May 1, 11:59 PM How to Nominate: Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the The Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- US-Iran Relations, A lecture by Dr. Abbas Milani Iran has been a critical component of the US foreign policy. After a brief overview of the history of this relationship, impact of recent events on the future of this relationship will be discussed. When: FRIDAY, May 2, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Where: 420-040 (Psych-040) Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Persian Student Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Kite Flying & Dinner at Amrin Thai!!! Come & enjoy kite flying at Shoreline Park & dinner at Amrin Thai!! Kites & dinner will be provided! When: Saturday, May 10, 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Shoreline Park & Amrin Thai - Mountain View Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Sunday, May 4 to Include "KITE" in the subject line, and note if you can drive, & # of people you can take. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the The Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy Brunch & Pottery Painting!!! Brunch at Stacks Pancake House & pottery painting at Color Me Mine! When: Sunday, May 11, 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM Where: Stacks & Color Me Mine in Menlo Park Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by SUNDAY, May 4 to Include "BRUNCH" in the subject line, & if you can drive, & # people you can take. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the The Graduate Student Programming Board (GSPB). -- Want to advertise your event on this list? See for details This service is provided by the Graduate Student Council: