Subject: Grad Events Bulletin, 2/14/05 Graduate Student Council (GSC) Events Bulletin Representing the Interests of Stanford's Graduate Students ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This week's announcements: o Valentine's Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting!! - Free for students, but space is limited. Sign-up details below. - Meet new people over wine and dessert! - Monday, February 14, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Rains Buttery o GRAD HOUR AT NOLA!!! - EVERY WEDNESDAY IN FEBRUARY!! - Pick up the FREE shuttle outside the GCC on Escondido Road from 9:45-11:30 - Wednesday, February 16, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Nola Restaurant and Bar, 535 Ramona Street o Grad Poker Night!! - Catch poker fever! - All skill levels welcome. - Thursday, February 17, 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Havana Multipurpose Room, Grad Community Center o 17-Mile Drive Bike Ride and Lunch - Come bike the scenic 17-Mile Drive - Enjoy a FREE lunch at Carmel/Monterey w/your friends - Monday, February 21, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 17-Mile Drive o Lottery Monterey Excursion - Fun in the sun (hopefully!) - Ride 17 mile drive or visit the aquarium! - Monday, February 21, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monterey o Lottery Grad Bowling Night - 10 lanes reserved just for Stanford grads! - Fun for everyone! - Tuesday, February 22, 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM, Palo Alto Bowl o ChowDown and Women's BBall - FREE Pizza, Drinks, and Basketball!! - Show your Stanford Spirit Thursday night! - Thursday, February 24, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Maples Pavillion o $1,000 Cash Award for Student Founders' Day Speech - One undergraduate and one graduate will have the honor of speaking at Founders' Day, April 10th - Speeches will be judged on overall content - Submit copy of speech by Friday, March 18, 12:00 PM, Dean of Students Office (2nd floor of Tressider) o Stanford Student Relief: Relieve, Rebuild, Restore - We're working with the entire Stanford community to raise $100,000 for the Indian Ocean Tsunami survivors - Pledge a donation to Save the Children through Stanford Student Relief via or check o The Golem: a silent film by Paul Wegener (1920) - Silent film with live electronic soundtrack music - Retelling of Jewish legend of the Golem of Prague - Tuesday, February 15, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Assembly Room, Bechtel International Center o Indigenous Pilipina Arts & Spirituality - Indigenous Philipina Arts - Spirituality in healing rituals & trance dancing - Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, A3C Ballroom, Old Union o Spirituality in Indigenous Philipina Dance - Indigenous Dance from Philipines - Music, Dance & Visual Arts in Ritual - Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Asian & Asian American Community Ctr Ballroom, Old Union o Life Lessons from Golf - Featuring Juli Inkster, Gene Awakuni, and Morris Graves - discussion on lessons they have learned in life and golf - Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, GCC Ballroom (1st floor) o Spirituality in Indigenous Arts - Alleluia Panis, renouned Philipino choreographer - Lecture, Workshop on Indigenous Asthetics - Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, NACC Ballroom o Movie: Train de Vie (France/Romania) - A magnificent Romance/Comedy/Drama - - Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Building 200 (Main Quad, history corner), room 034 o BioMASS Social Hour - Social Hour - Food and Beverage - Thursday, February 17, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, DNA Cafe, Fairchild Building o MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN - Brecht's play relocated to Afghanistan - LAST PERFORMANCES Feb 17, 18, 19, 8pm - Thursday, February 17, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Pigott Theater, at Memorial Auditorium o The Tsunami, Concentration Camps, and God - The Biblical Theology of Evil and Suffering - Dinnner and speaker, all welcome - Friday, February 18, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Havana Room, GCC o Black Law Student Assoc. Conferene: Beyond Black Letter Law - Discuss relevant issues affecting black America - Come out and speak your mind! - Saturday, February 19, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Stanford Law School, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA 94305 o The SIA winter quarter BBQ - Come enjoy the SIA winter BBQ at noon on Feb 19th - Lots of food: burgers, veggies and beverages - Saturday, February 19, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Blackwelder Highrise, EV o "Roble Rumble" Kickboxing Tournament - Fights, performances, DJ - Benefits go to Stanford Students for Relief - Saturday, February 19, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Roble Gym o Islam Awareness Month - Week 2 - Talk by Hisham Abdallah on "Terrorism or Cihad?" - Free Ethiopian Dinner - Sunday, February 20, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Bechtel International Center o Perspectives Seminar: Non-traditional Science Careers - Brief introduction by speakers followed by Q&A - Light dinner provided after discussion - Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Braun Auditorium, Mudd Building o Intro to Buddhism: Be the Master of Our Mind - Illustration of Buddhist Principle - Welcome to all with no prior knowledge in Buddhism - Thursday, February 24, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Sequoia Room, 2nd Floor Tresidder Union o 2005 Stanford Taiwanese Alumni Reunion + Lantern Festival - Meet & network with alumni in your field! - Lantern Festival - traditional rice cakes will be served. - Saturday, February 26, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Schwab Residential Center o Islam Awareness Month - Week 3 - Talk by Chantal Carnes on "What is menas to be Muslim?" - Free Chinese Dinner - Sunday, February 27, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Bechtel International Center o Islam Awareness Month - Week 4 - Exhibit "Collections and Stories of American Muslims" - Free American Dinner - Thursday, March 3, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Oak Lounge o Asha Stanford & SIA Holi - Colors, colors, colors - Music and Food - Saturday, March 19, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Wilbur Field o Spring Break Snowboarding - Spring Break trips to Kirkwood AND Alpine! - Lesson and Rental Subsidies on club trips! - Sunday, March 20, 3:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Lake Tahoe, CA 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 . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Valentine's Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting!! In honor of Valentine's Day we'll be tasting sparkling wines from California, Italy, Spain, and France. We provide the aphrodisiacs, you do the rest! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLASS! When: Monday, February 14, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: Rains Buttery Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Friday, February 11 to Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: Sponsored by the Grad Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAD HOUR AT NOLA!!! Come for drink specials at Nola between 10-11:30!! $2 Drafts, 2 for 1 well drinks and maragaritas! Transportation provided--pick up the shuttle at the Grad Community Center on Escondido Rd from 9:45-11:30. When: Wednesday, February 16, 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM Where: Nola Restaurant and Bar, 535 Ramona Street Cost: FREE for all students! Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Sponsored by the Grad Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Grad Poker Night!! Come play cards and meet new people! Snacks provided, BYOB. Lesson for beginners held from 8-830pm. Prizes for the winners! When: Thursday, February 17, 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM Where: Havana Multipurpose Room, Grad Community Center Cost: FREE for all students! Sponsored by the Grad Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 17-Mile Drive Bike Ride and Lunch Join us this President's Day for a beautiful bike ride along the scenic 17-Mile Drive. We will follow our ride with a FREE lunch in Carmel or Monterey. All levels are welcome. Please RSVP by Friday 2/18. When: Monday, February 21, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Where: 17-Mile Drive Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Friday, February 18 to Tricia: (650) 855-9109 Contact info: Tricia, Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Lottery Monterey Excursion Come enjoy a day of biking or strolling! Lunch will be provided. Please indicate in your email if you can drive and have a bike rack. Winners only will be notified. When: Monday, February 21, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Monterey Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Friday, February 18 to Sponsored by the Grad Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Lottery Grad Bowling Night Come out for a night of fun with your fellow grad students! Please indicate in your email if you can drive and whether you would like 1 or 2 spots. Winners only will be notified. When: Tuesday, February 22, 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Where: Palo Alto Bowl Cost: $3 for students $3 for others RSVP/register: by Friday, February 18 to Sponsored by the Grad Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ChowDown and Women's BBall ChowDown gets some school spirit! Enjoy pizza and drinks before seeing the nationally ranked women's basketball team take on Oregon--all for FREE! When: Thursday, February 24, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: Maples Pavillion Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Sponsored by the Grad Student Programming Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,000 Cash Award for Student Founders' Day Speech Stanford University will be celebrating Founders' Day on April 10, 2005. This day is reserved on the University calendar to reflect and pay tribute to the Stanford family and to recognize their achievements in founding our University that bears their name. A Founders' Day student committee has developed a two-stage process to determine which students will have the honor of speaking at Founders' Day. The first stage requires each student to submit a copy of the actual speech by 12 noon on March 18. The Founders' Day student committee will review all completed submissions regarding content, and will then invite a small group of finalists to deliver their speech in front of the committee as the second and final stage of the process. Speech Criteria: 1. Speeches should not take more than five minutes to deliver. 2. Speeches can address any of the following elements: *Historical background of the Stanford family. *Historical background of the founding of Stanford University. *What Stanford means to you. *How Stanford has impacted your life. *How Stanford impacts the world. Speeches will be judged on their overall content. Judges will be looking for interesting, creative, thoughtful, and passionate speeches. When: Friday, March 18, 12:00 PM Speech Submissions Due Where: Dean of Students Office (2nd floor of Tressider) Contact info: Morris Graves, Sponsored by President Hennessy and the Founders' Day Student Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Stanford Student Relief: Relieve, Rebuild, Restore Despite an unsurpassed mobilization of funds to help the Indian Ocean Tsunami survivors, there is a largely unfulfilled need to generate short-term funds and to promote long-term relief efforts. Stanford Student Relief (SSR) is a testimony not only to our efforts to help the victims of the disaster, but also a symbol of the unity that exists at Stanford for this cause. The group has the strong backing of the OSA, the Haas Center, the ASSU, the GSC, and President John Hennessy, who will encourage faculty and staff to match the contributions made to Stanford Student Relief by students like you. In the aftermath of the tsunamis, children are unfortunately the single most vulnerable group. It is indeed a disturbing thought that in the difficult months ahead, they will stand much higher risks of being kidnapped, orphaned, or sold into sex-slavery. Hence, all funds immediately raised by Stanford Student Relief will go to "Save the Children" to aid their efforts to better the lives of these children in the communities affected by the tsunami disaster. Such a noble cause would allow each of us to play a small but crucial role in helping and healing an entire generation at the level of the international community. Over the next month, Stanford Student Relief plans to work with the entire community and raise $100,000. The group also has long-term goals to work with students, faculty, and other organizations to create awareness about tsunamis, other natural disasters, and their impact on communities. We will promote research to create a better understanding of these calamities, design early warning systems, and mobilize effective relief efforts in the future. By pledging a donation to "Save the Children" through Stanford Student Relief, each and every one of us at Stanford can be leaders in this noble and urgent cause. Donations can be made by writing a check to "Stanford Student Relief" or online using a credit card at . Please forward checks to: Varun Gajendran P.O. Box 17980 Stanford, CA 94309 If you or your group would like to collaborate with SSR for future projects, please feel free to contact Varun , Srihari or Gabriel . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Golem: a silent film by Paul Wegener (1920) This silent classic is a retelling of the legend of the Golem of Prague, an artificial man animated through kabbalistic magic. It will be shown with an electronic music soundtrack performed by AHL-i Nafs. When: Tuesday, February 15, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Assembly Room, Bechtel International Center Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: David Giovacchini, Sponsored by the Bechtel International Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Indigenous Pilipina Arts & Spirituality A slide-lecture on indigenous aesthetics and form in American Philipina dance based on intertribal work in Southern Philippines. Art and the ancestral traditions in healing rituals and trance dancing. When: Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Where: A3C Ballroom, Old Union Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: Sponsored by the Asian American Grad Student Assoc & R2R. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spirituality in Indigenous Philipina Dance Choreographer Alleluia Panis offers a slide-lecture based on her interactions with tribal cultures of the Southern Philippines since 1989. When: Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Asian & Asian American Community Ctr Ballroom, Old Union Cost: FREE for all students! Sponsored by the Asian American Grad Student Assoc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Life Lessons from Golf Want to hear Juli Inkster, Gene Awakuni and Morris Graves talk about life and golf? Come to "Life Lessons with Golf" for an informal dinner and panel discussion. When: Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: GCC Ballroom (1st floor) Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Friday, February 11 to Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Sponsored by the Stanford Student Golf Club. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spirituality in Indigenous Arts Alleluia Panis:slide-lecture,Indigenous aesthetics,American Pilipino Dance. She's danced w/ top dance companies, festivals. "Cleanse by Smoke" nominated, 1997 Isadora award 4 best choreography. When: Wednesday, February 16, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Where: NACC Ballroom Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: Sponsored by the CLGSA, GSC, AAGSA. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Movie: Train de Vie (France/Romania) The Romanian, Persian, and Ukrainean Student Association present as part of our joint movie series the French/Romanian production: "Train de Vie" by Radu Mihaileanu. When: Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Building 200 (Main Quad, history corner), room 034 Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: Mihaela Enachescu For more information, see Sponsored by the Romanian Student Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- BioMASS Social Hour Come and hang out with graduate students, medical students and postdocs at the School of Medicine. Food and beverage provided! When: Thursday, February 17, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: DNA Cafe, Fairchild Building Cost: FREE for all students! Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: Erica Riddle For more information, see Sponsored by the Biomedically Affiliated Stanford Students (BioMASS). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN Bertolt Brecht's famous comic protest play against the business of war. Bring your friends to an exciting night out at the theater! When: Thursday, February 17, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Where: Pigott Theater, at Memorial Auditorium Cost: $8 for students $10 for student spouses $10 for alumni $12 for others Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Department of Drama. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Tsunami, Concentration Camps, and God Curtis Chang, minister at 'the River', will discuss the old theodical question: how can a good God coexist with the evil we see around us? Dinner provided. When: Friday, February 18, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Havana Room, GCC Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: Paul Leu, For more information, see Sponsored by the InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Black Law Student Assoc. Conference: Beyond Black Letter Law Stanford Black Law Student Association's Spring Conference will to discuss the legal obstacles that impede the collective progress of black Americans. When: Saturday, February 19, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM Where: Stanford Law School, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA 94305 Cost: $5 for students $15 for alumni $15 for others RSVP/register: by Thursday, February 10 to Contact info: Kourtney James, For more information, see Sponsored by the Black Law Students Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The SIA winter quarter BBQ Come have a great afternoon with your friends this long weekend, and enjoy delicious barbeque food!! There will be lots of veggie options too!! When: Saturday, February 19, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Where: Blackwelder Highrise, EV Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Stanford India Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "Roble Rumble" Kickboxing Tournament Exciting fights. Performances such as Thai dancing and juggling. Featuring DJ Eric Pop. Benefits go to Stanford Students for Relief (). When: Saturday, February 19, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Roble Gym Cost: $3 for students $5 for student spouses $5 for alumni $5 for others Stanford ID required. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Stanford Muay Thai. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Islam Awareness Month - Week 2 Come to experience a 4-week series of different faces of Islam. Prominent speakers, cultural themes and free dinner. When: Sunday, February 20, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Bechtel International Center Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: Contact info: , Sponsored by the MSAN, ISSU, ASSU, Department of Religious Studies, Office of Religious Life, CSRE, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dean of Students. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Perspectives Seminar: Non-traditional Science Careers A panel discussion with Bay Area scientists that have pursued "non-traditional" careers in scientific writing, law, and policy. When: Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Braun Auditorium, Mudd Building Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Stanford Chemistry Women's Committee on Graduate Life (WCGL). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro to Buddhism: Be the Master of Our Mind How to control the momentarily fluctuation of our thought and to direct it towards constructive orientation? How to keep our mind intact while solidly grounded from being detached from reality? When: Thursday, February 24, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Sequoia Room, 2nd Floor Tresidder Union Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: chewhui@stanford.edu For more information, see Sponsored by the World Peace Buddhists. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2005 Stanford Taiwanese Alumni Reunion + Lantern Festival STSA!&s 1st Taiwanese Alumni Reunion is a great chance to network with alumni in all fields. Keynote speaker is Dr. Albert Yu, ex-SVP of Intel. To celebrate Lantern Festival, sticky rice balls will be served. When: Saturday, February 26, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where: Schwab Residential Center Cost: FREE for all students! FREE for all student spouses! $10 for alumni $10 for others RSVP/register: by Tuesday, February 22 to Stanford ID required. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the TECO, GSC, ITRI. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Islam Awareness Month - Week 3 Come to experience a 4-week series of different faces of Islam. Prominent speakers, cultural themes and free dinner. When: Sunday, February 27, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Bechtel International Center Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: Contact info: , Sponsored by the MSAN, ISSU, ASSU, Department of Religious Studies, Office of Religious Life, CSRE, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dean of Students. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Islam Awareness Month - Week 4 Come to experience a 4-week series of different faces of Islam. Prominent speakers, cultural themes and free dinner. When: Thursday, March 3, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Oak Lounge Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: Contact info: , Sponsored by the MSAN, ISSU, ASSU, Department of Religious Studies, Office of Religious Life, CSRE, Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Dean of Students. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Asha Stanford & SIA Holi Holi is a fun-filled festival with colors, music and food. It is a blast. You have to experience it. When: Saturday, March 19, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Where: Wilbur Field Cost: $8 for students $8 for student spouses $12 for alumni $12 for others Stanford ID required. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Asha Stanford and SIA. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spring Break Snowboarding Head up to Tahoe this Spring Break--or anytime this season -- with Powderbound, Stanford's new Snowboard, Ski, and Backcountry club. See the website for details! When: Sunday, March 20, 3:00 PM to 6:00 AM Where: Lake Tahoe, CA Cost: FREE for all students! 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