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| From: | Born Sexy <wrcsec@rice.edu> |
| Subject: | Universal Truths, and more... |
| Sent: | 04/06/09 09:18 PM |
[1] ----- Owl Days Hosts Needed -----Owl Days is only two days away, but we still need people to host. If you are available please sign-up, and then come to a training session tonight from 6-7 in Sewall 309. We have over 400 students coming to campus, so the more hosts we have the better.
Here's the link: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~ricesac/volunteerSAC.htm
Make sure to fill out the hosting information completely!
Thanks
Alexander Wyatt
Chairman of Overnight Hosting
Rice Student Admission Council
[2] ----- Blood Drive Friday, April 10th -----Hey Will Rice!
It's time to have another blood drive!!
WHY? Because every time you donate you save 3 lives!!!
Plus you'll receive a sweet t-shirt and a snack afterwards!
WHEN? April 10 1:30 - 5:30
WHERE? Will Rice Gameroom
How? Send me an e-mail at egs1@rice.edu complete with your full name,
phone number, and preferred time slot. Time slots are available
from 1:30 to 5:30 every 15 minutes.
************************WALK-INS ARE WELCOME************************************
Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged. If you make an appointment then you will receive service ahead of walk-ins. But if you are unsure of your availability feel free to just walk into the gameroom and sign up on the spot!!
Will Rice has a goal of 30 donations!!!!!!!
Here is a visual break down of blood drive appointments. As people begin to sign up I will fill in the spreadsheet so that everyone can see which times are still available.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=puIq7LAwpwIQbkdfA8y0_LA
[3] ----- KTRU Outdoor Show -----The 18th Annual ktru Outdoor Show will be taking place this Saturday, April 11, from noon to 10:00PM... featuring Ted Leo and the Pharmacists!
This show is FREE and open to the public, and it will be held right in the heart of the Rice University campus in the Central Quad.
This year’s lineup will include:
Infant Mortality Rate- experimental
Squincy Jones & Dayta- electronica DJ duo
Thomas Helton Trio- improvised jazz
About this Product- experimental
Laya Taal Saadhna - Southern Indian traditional tabla ensemble
The Boat Show- Rice battle of the bands winners
Buxton- local rock
B L A C K I E- local hip hop
Headliner: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
Come out for a day of free music and free fun! And bring the kids!
For more information, please check out www.ktru.org, the facebook event, or email rachelo@rice.edu
[4] ----- Jazz Soiree -----The Rice Social Dance Society is holding their annual swing dance, the Jazz Soiree, this coming Friday. This is an (optionally) classy affair, so feel free to ritz it up, or come as casual as you wish. We'll provide the snacks and water, the Rice Jazz Band will provide some live grooves, and you provide the steps. There will be an intro lesson before the night gets in to full swing, so be sure to bring your friends. And the best part? It's completely FREE!
This event is open to any and all students, faculty, staff, or community members. Bring your friends.
Friday April 10th, 2009
Martel commons
Rice Jazz Band playing 9pm - midnight
Intro lesson 7:45-9:00pm
Questions? nweber@rice.edu
[5] ----- OWL-Space Survey -----
The IT Educational Technologies team needs your feedback on OWL-Space,
Rice's collaboration and course management tool.
Please help us improve OWL-Space by giving us your input through this survey:
https://inquisite.rice.edu/surveys/PJZTG2/
Questions? Contact Angela DeHart Rabuck at edtech@rice.edu
or 713-348-8220.
[6] ----- Apartment Sublet for Summer -----> Kristin Kall wants to sublet her apartment for the summer:
>
> Looking for clean, responsible person to sublet 1 bed/1bath
> $640 per month plus utilities
> Close to Rice
> Available mid-May through August. Dates are very flexible.
> 650 sq ft.
> Fully furnished
> Carpet, central A/C, facing courtyard with pool
>
> call Kristin for more info: 985-705-9124
[7] ----- Part-time Nanny -----Will Rice Associate Jessica McKelvey knows a family who are advertising for a part-time nanny. See the description below. She says the apartment is very nice and is within biking distance of the campus in West U. Sounds like an intriguing opportunity for any of you folks who will be OC next year. Respond to Cheryl Samuels at cherylsamuels@gmail.com.
> Our family is searching for a part-time live in nanny. Job would include about 10 hours a week of child care. Times will be flexible and I can work around school schedules or other part time work schedules. Most likely, one morning a week for an hour during the summer, one evening during the week, once or twice a month a Saturday night Schedule is flexible and occasionally will be variable but known in advance. Separate private quarters with kitchen are provided. Can be furnished if desired. A monthly fee of $150 will pay for all utilities, satelite tv with tivo and internet access.
>
> Requirements:
> -Enjoys playing with kids
> -Ability to legally work in the United States
> -Clean background check, valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
> -Proficient in English, speaking and writing
> -Professional attitude and work ethic
>
> If you are interested in working for us, please email a brief description. We look forward to hearing from you!
[8] ----- New Playwright's Festival -----Rice's First Annual New Playwright's Festival
Come support your fellow students! (These plays are written, acted in, and directed by Rice students and such! It's pretty awesome! First night there are three plays, feedback, and critiques, and second night there are two plays, feedback, and critiques. Both evenings will end with a small reception in the lobby!
Monday, April 6th 8pm Hamman Hall
Hereditary by Katy Mulvaney
Sisters by Caroline Turner
Three for One by Carla Martinez Machain
Tuesday April 7th 8pm Hamman Hall
Fly by Teresa Bayer
Colliding Particles by Emily Kennedy
Questions? E-mail tab1@rice.edu
[9] ----- Turkish Night 2009 -----DELICIOUS FOOD, GREAT MUSIC
*****TURKISH NIGHT 2009******
When: Tuesday, April 14
6:30 pm, Grand Hall of the RMC
Come learn about Turkish hospitality, culture and heritage, listen to authentic Turkish music and a special concert. Sample delicious Turkish cuisine including doner kebab, stuffed grape leaves, baklava and other desserts and pastries. Watch performances of Turkish folk dance and see traditional jewelry, handcrafts and costumes.
[10] ----- Student Filmmaking Contest -----***There's still time to enter the student filmmaking contest, since the deadline has been extended to APRIL 13 at 5 p.m.***
Calling all (aspiring) student filmmakers! You could win acclaim and a $500 prize for making a short (5 minute or less) film about student life at Rice. Additional prizes will be awarded for films focused on a residential college or student organization, health and wellness, an alternative Spring Break or other civic engagement experience, environmental or sustainability issues, or academic research. The new deadline is Monday, April 13 at 5 p.m.; turn in a DVD of your movie at the Digital Media Center.
See http://cic.rice.edu/videocontest/ for contest rules.
Interested in entering the contest, but unsure how to get started? You can check out a camcorder, tripod, and audio gear for free at the DMC (Herring 129), and you can edit your video at one of the DMC's 6 video editing stations.
[11] ----- Universal Truths -----http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2003/t_universal_truths-p1.php
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