Subject: Grad Events Bulletin, 2/2/04 This week's submitted announcements: o Presentation and talk by Harry Gamboa, Jr. - Thursday, Feb. 5, 2:15-3:45pm building 250 room 120 - Refreshments will be served - Thursday, February 5, 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM, building 250 room 120 (modern thought and literature) o GRAD HAPPY HOUR continues at Gordon Biersch!! - THIS THURSDAY - Bring your friends and have a drink on the GSPB!! - Thursday, February 5, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 640 Emerson St. (downtown PA between Hamilton and Forest) o Lantern Festival Celebration - Lantern Festival "tang yuan" (glutinous rice ball) eating - Asian film showcasing - Thursday, February 5, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM, Lyman Atrium o Graduate student LPF Friday at the Business School - Cocktail party for law, med, ed, GSB, PhD and Masters students - Free beer, wine, soft drinks, food, and a spelling bee! - Friday, February 6, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, On Graduate School of Business steps facing the Oval o Worship and Prayer - Music, prayer, readings - Everyone welcome - Friday, February 6, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Building 300, Room 300 o Two FREE tickets and transportation to San Francisco theatre - Ibsen's "A Doll's House" - Friday, February 6 at 8pm - Pick-up bus at Tresidder bollards or meet at ACT in San Francisco o Envtl. Law Society Outing! Montara Mountain/Brooks Creek Trail - Hike through beautiful coastal scenery near Pacifica - 7 miles. Please RSVP - limit 15. - Saturday, February 7, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Meet at the law school at 10:30am or the trailhead at 11:30am. Directions will be provided. o Chinese Campus Evangelistic Fellowship Meeting - Dr. Daniel Wu, talk on Computer and Life - Sat. 2/7, 6:30pm Tresidder Union, Cypress Room - Saturday, February 7, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Tresidder Union, Cypress Room o Stanford IEEE presents... IBM Extreme Blue Program - Want to start something BIG? - Come to an IEEE-sponsored info session ! - Tuesday, February 10, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Packard 101 o Redwood Cross Country Ski Trip - Beginners - Cross country ski trip - During President's Day Weekend with Redwood! - Friday, February 13, 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM, In the wilderness o Sweets for the Sweet - Pre-Valentines Semi-Formal - Bring or meet your Valentine!! - Friday, February 13, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Oak Rooms, 2nd floor of Tresidder Union o ChowDown Series: FREE Korean BBQ!! - Explore another great Bay Area restaurant - Good eats, good people, all on the GSPB!! - Saturday, February 21, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Palace BBQ in Sunnyvale o SEE THE MUSICAL MAMMA MIA!! - A night of ABBA fun in San Francisco - Meet new people and enjoy the music! - Thursday, February 26, 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM, Golden Gate Theater, San Francisco 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 . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Presentation and talk by Harry Gamboa, Jr. As part of the Winter Chicana/o Visual Art Series: CLGSA and Chicano Studies Presents a lecture by Harry Gamboa, Jr. a Los Angeles-based chicano artist and writer. When: Thursday, February 5, 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM Where: building 250 room 120 (modern thought and literature) Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: Sponsored by the Chicano Latino Graduate Student Association and Chicano Studies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAD HAPPY HOUR continues at Gordon Biersch!! Come to Gordon Biersch this Thursday for your FREE DRINK in a great atmosphere as Grad Happy Hour rolls on this winter. GB is right near the PA CalTrain station, so if you need a ride, hop on the Marguerite! When: Thursday, February 5, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: 640 Emerson St. (downtown PA between Hamilton and Forest) Cost: FREE for all students! Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. For more information, see Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Lantern Festival Celebration Stanford Taiwanese Student Association (STSA) will hold a Lantern Festival celebration by providing the traditional desert "tang yuan" (glutinous rice ball) and showcase some festive Asian films. When: Thursday, February 5, 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM Where: Lyman Atrium Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Tuesday, February 3 to Jack Perng Contact info: Sponsored by the GSC, TECO SF, Local Merchants. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Graduate student LPF Friday at the Business School The Business School invites all graduate students to its Friday afternoon LPF cocktail party. Food, drinks, music, and a spelling bee among the schools. Come and meet graduate students from around campus! When: Friday, February 6, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Where: On Graduate School of Business steps facing the Oval Cost: FREE for all students! Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council, GSB Student Association, and Partnership for Education. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Worship and Prayer Please join us for a time of worship, prayer and reflection. When: Friday, February 6, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Building 300, Room 300 Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: Charles Hardy, For more information, see Sponsored by the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Two FREE tickets and transportation to San Francisco theatre A masterpiece of 19th century theatre by famous playwright Ibsen..."A powerful cry for individual conscience in a world of duplicity." What are you waiting for? Sign up online now! When: Friday, February 6, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Where: pick-up bus at Tresidder bollards or meet at ACT in San Francisco Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Friday, January 31 to Sponsored by the Stanford SOCA (Student Organizing Committee for the Arts). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Envtl. Law Society Outing! Montara Mountain/Brooks Creek Trail Join ELS on a day hike. This hike features coastal lookouts, a waterfall, a mountain, and fun people. When: Saturday, February 7, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Meet at the law school at 10:30am or the trailhead at 11:30am. Directions will be provided. Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Wednesday, February 4 to Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Environmental Law Society. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Chinese Campus Evangelistic Fellowship Meeting Dr. Daniel Wu will give a seminar on science and faith, a discussion of religion in a logical and scientific manner. Meeting is non-denominational and open to all. Dinner provided. When: Saturday, February 7, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Where: Tresidder Union, Cypress Room Cost: FREE for all students! Sponsored by the GSC and CCEF. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Stanford IEEE presents... IBM Extreme Blue Program The IBM Extreme Blue program is looking for talented engineering students for spring, summer, & fall programs. Stanford IEEE is proud to have them at our Feb. meeting. You do NOT have to be a member to attend. When: Tuesday, February 10, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Packard 101 Cost: FREE for all students! For more information, see Sponsored by the Stanford Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Redwood Cross Country Ski Trip - Beginners This trip is designed for beginner cross country skiers. Email if interested: Name: Phone: Have car and can drive?: Special Dietary Needs: Any other important Needs: Any questions: When: Friday, February 13, 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM Where: In the wilderness Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Thursday, February 5 to Albert at: Sponsored by the Redwood Club. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweets for the Sweet Join us for a night of music, dessert, drinks, and dancing as we celebrate the greatest Hallmark holiday of them all! When: Friday, February 13, 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM Where: Oak Rooms, 2nd floor of Tresidder Union Cost: FREE for all students! Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. For more information, see Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board & Graduate Student Council. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ChowDown Series: FREE Korean BBQ!! Come enjoy Korean BBQ with your fellow Grad Students! To enter, please send an email to chowdown@hotmail.com AFTER FEB. 4 and indicate whether you would like 1 or 2 spots and if you can drive. When: Saturday, February 21, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: Palace BBQ in Sunnyvale Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Tuesday, February 17 to chowdown@hotmail.com For more information, see Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SEE THE MUSICAL MAMMA MIA!! Lottery event to see Mamma Mia! Just $20 per person. To enter, please send an email to and indicate if you would like 1 or 2 spots and if you can drive. Don't miss this great event! When: Thursday, February 26, 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM Where: Golden Gate Theater, San Francisco Cost: $20 for students $20 for student spouses $20 for others RSVP/register: by Friday, February 20 to For more information, see Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board. --- Want to advertise your event on this list? See for details. If your event is on a Monday, please submit your advertisements by the Sunday afternoon ONE WEEK BEFORE your event. This service is provided by the Graduate Student Council: