Subject: Grad Events Bulletin, 3/14/05 Graduate Student Council (GSC) Events Bulletin Representing the Interests of Stanford's Graduate Students ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This week's announcements: o Middle East Film Series: 100% Arabica (Algiers/France 1997) - Film with Rai music stars Cheb Mami & Khalid - Algiers/France film directed by Mahmoud Zammouri - Tuesday, March 15, 7:30 PM - 9:45 AM, Bechtel International Center Assembly Room 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 HKSA Career talk - "Career opportunities in the Shipping industry" - Mr K.Y. Tang - Friday, March 18, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Gates 104 o Asha Stanford & SIA Holi - Colors, colors, colors - Music and Food - Saturday, March 19, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Wilbur Field o Innovation Challenge, Stanford/Berkeley/Caltech - Fields include hardware, software, biotech, and consumer devices - Innovation Challenge, Stanford/Berkeley/Caltech - Friday, March 19, 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM, online until March 19th, final round on Stanford campus on April 19th 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 o TA Orientation - Graduate Student TA - Orientation - Spring Quarter - Thursday, March 31, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Tresidder Union, Cypress Lounge o Purim / Spring Welcoming Party!! - Come join the ISO for the best costume party of the year - Free drinks, snacks, and the best dance music on campus! - Saturday, April 2, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM, GCC, Havana room o The anthropology of the state - Cultural and Social Anthropology Conference - Annual CASA Student Conference - Friday, April 8, 1:00 PM - 10:00 AM, CASA and Stanford Humanities Center - Saturday, April 9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, CASA; Stanford Humanities Center o Cardinal Classic: Stanford's Annual Ballroom Dance Competition - FREE during the day - FREE after 6pm with a Stanford ID; $10 for all others - Saturday, April 9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Roble Gym 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 . ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Middle East Film Series: 100% Arabica (Algiers/France 1997) A light-hearted, fun-filled film which blends Algerian Rai music, culture-clash issues, and a satirical commentary on some aspects of organized religion into a comedic brew. When: Tuesday, March 15, 7:30 PM to 9:45 AM Where: Bechtel International Center Assembly Room Cost: FREE for all students! Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: David Giovacchini, Sponsored by the Middle East Collection, Stanford University Libraries. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- $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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- HKSA Career talk Mr K.Y. Tang devoted his 33 years' career in international shipping to owning and operating oil tankers, bulk carriers and cruises for passengers. He is giving a talk on campus about shipping industry. When: Friday, March 18, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Gates 104 Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Hong Kong Student Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Innovation Challenge, Stanford/Berkeley/Caltech The Stanford-Berkeley-Caltech Innovators' Challenge allows engineering inventors to showcase their endeavors. First Round Abstracts are due Friday, March 19, 2005. Over $30,000 will be awarded! When: Friday, March 19, 5:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where: online until March 19th, final round on Stanford campus on April 19th Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: The I-Challenge Team, For more information, see Sponsored by the BASES. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! Contact info: Eli Blatt For more information, see Sponsored by the Powderbound. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- TA Orientation CTL is holding its annual Spring Quarter TA Orientation: an intensive introduction to basic skills and university policy information TAs need to carry out duties as teaching assistants. An essential event. When: Thursday, March 31, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where: Tresidder Union, Cypress Lounge Cost: FREE for all students! Contact info: TeachingCenter@stanford.edu For more information, see Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Purim / Spring Welcoming Party!! A little late than usual, the annual ISO Purim party is finally here! So put on a costume, and join us in celebrating the Jewish Halloween. Prizes for the best costumes in the house!! When: Saturday, April 2, 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM Where: GCC, Havana room Cost: FREE for all students! Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the ISO - Israeli Student Organization. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The anthropology of the state Conference (4/8-9) on the anthropology of the state and contemporary anthropological research. Panel presentations and workshops feature student presenters and faculty discussants. When: Friday, April 8, 1:00 PM to 10:00 AM When: Saturday, April 9, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: CASA and Stanford Humanities Center Cost: FREE for all students! RSVP/register: by Thursday, April 7 to Contact info: For more information, see Sponsored by the Stanford Alumni Association, Graduate Student Council, CASA, Humanities Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Cardinal Classic: Stanford's Annual Ballroom Dance Competition Cardinal Classic is Stanford's annual ballroom dance competition. Come watch Stanford challenge Berkeley & other schools on the dance floor! We will also feature a sensational Latin dance showcase. When: Saturday, April 9, 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Where: Roble Gym Cost: FREE for all students! $10 for student spouses $10 for alumni $10 for others Stanford ID required. Proof of age (21) required for alcohol. 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