Subject: Grad Events Bulletin, 11/10/03 This week's submitted announcements: o The Super Soaker - Conception to Success - By Lonnie Johnson, Inventor - Part of Riddell Lecture series, presented by Rinconada Dorm - Wednesday, November 12, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Kresge Auditorium o Award-Winning Teachers on Teaching Series. - Professor Roger G. Noll. - "Managing the Dreaded Essay Assignment" - Thursday, November 13, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, English Terrace Room: Building 460, Room 426. o Stanford African Students Association "Africa Quiz Bowl" - SASA Africa Quiz Bowl - Test your knowledge of the African Diaspora! - Thursday, November 13, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, CoHo o TERRY WAITE event - Former Hostage and Hostage Negotiator - Author, Humanitarian, World Leader in Social Justice - Thursday, November 13, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Kresge Auditorium o Introduction to Buddhism, a semi-formal lecture and discussion - To get to know more on Buddhism - To see how the practice helps nourish our lives - Thursday, November 13, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Laurel Room, 2nd floor Tresidder Union o FREE Climbing Lesson at Planet Granite - Play on the indoor rock walls and make new friends! - Sat., November 15, 1:00 pm - Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Planet Granite in Santa Clara o SCREAMS 2003 by SIAM SSC - Symposium on Current Research in Engineering and Applied Math - Nov 15th at Hartley Conference Center - Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Hartley Conference Center o A&E Series on Christianity, first 2000 years, I - first part of an A&E video - discussion to follow - Saturday, November 15, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Old Union Club House, Ball Room o Argentinos en Stanford - Traditional Asado Dominguero - Next Sunday - Sunday, November 16, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Ford Plaza o Annual Ramadan Fast-a-thon - Fast for a day and let your gesture feed the hungry - Fast for a day and let your gesture raise for the needy - Sunday, November 16, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Tresidder Union Oak Room 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 . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Super Soaker - Conception to Success Hear the story of how the SuperSoaker was invented, the struggles, and its eventual development to commercial success over a ten year period with over $500M in sales to date. When: Wednesday, November 12, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Where: Kresge Auditorium Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: Godfrey Mungal For more information, see Sponsored by the Riddell Lecture Series, Rinconada Dorm. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Award-Winning Teachers on Teaching Series. Professor Roger G. Noll: "Managing the Dreaded Essay Assignment." Talk will concentrate on how to design useful and manageable writing assignments, especially in disciplines in which the essay is technical. When: Thursday, November 13, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Where: English Terrace Room: Building 460, Room 426. Cost: FREE for all students! Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Stanford African Students Association "Africa Quiz Bowl" This program features a Jeopardy-style competition among student teams, testing their knowledge of trivia about the African diaspora. When: Thursday, November 13, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: CoHo Cost: FREE for all students! Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Stanford African Students Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TERRY WAITE event As a diplomat Waite negotiated the release of hostages in Libya and Iran before taken hostage for 1763 days. Since his 1991 release, he has founded Y Care Int'l and worked for humanitarian efforts worldwide. When: Thursday, November 13, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Kresge Auditorium Cost: FREE for all students! For more information, see Sponsored by the ASSU Speakers Bureau. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction to Buddhism, a semi-formal lecture and discussion In this gathering, we'll see how rational the practice is in modern scientific age. We'll seek together how the practice leads to a peaceful world through nourishing lives of each individual When: Thursday, November 13, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Laurel Room, 2nd floor Tresidder Union Cost: FREE for all students! Sponsored by the World Peace Buddhists. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE Climbing Lesson at Planet Granite Come learn to climb with your fellow students! Attendees will be chosen by lottery--send an email to jtok@stanford.edu. Please indicate if you have a car and how many people you could drive. When: Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Where: Planet Granite in Santa Clara Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Monday, November 10 to jtok@stanford.edu Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board + GSC. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SCREAMS 2003 by SIAM SSC We have put together seven presentations ranging from particle physics, fluid dynamics to computer network and animation algorithms. A reception will follow the symposium. When: Saturday, November 15, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where: Hartley Conference Center Cost: FREE for all students! Sponsored by the SIAM and GSC. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A&E Series on Christianity, first 2000 years, I Dinner will be served. This event is non-denominational. and open to all. When: Saturday, November 15, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Old Union Club House, Ball Room Cost: FREE for all students! Sponsored by the GSC and CCEF. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Argentinos en Stanford Please come and share our culture and sense of community When: Sunday, November 16, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where: Ford Plaza Cost: $4 for students $4 for student spouses $8 for alumni $8 for others RSVP/register: by Friday, November 14 to ces@stanford.edu Stanford ID required. Contact info: Carlos Starmanns For more information, see Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual Ramadan Fast-a-thon We invite you to fast with us.Area businesses have pledged to make charitable donations on behalf of each individual who signs up.Proceeds go to foundation to feed San Jose hungry.Join us for a free dinner! When: Sunday, November 16, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Where: Tresidder Union Oak Room Cost: FREE for all students! 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