**************************************************** EV 11/20/2003 NEWSLETTER NUMBER 10 **************************************************** CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: November 21 Friday EV/Rains Karaoke Night *** TOMORROW! *** 22 Saturday BIG GAME Tailgate *** SATURDAY! *** 26 Wednesday Volunteer Day at Sacred Heart Charities 27 Thursday 6th Annual GSC Thanksgiving Dinner - FREE! Thanksgiving Pie & Cider Night December 3 Wednesday Lottery Deadline for Nutcracker Tickets - EV Clothing Drive - Join Stanford/Palo Alto Rotaract - Immunizations at Vaden Health Center - Upcoming Classes and Calendar of Events at the Bechtel I-Center Information in this newsletter is also shown on the EV website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/EV ------------------------------------------------------ 1. *** TOMORROW!!! *** KARAOKE NIGHT *** TOMORROW! *** EV/Rains Karaoke Night Friday, November 21st, 9:00pm-1:00am Rains Hacienda Commons Like to sing in the shower? Drive your roommates crazy with your tunes? Come and join us for the first EV/Rains (or Rains/EV, depending on where you live) Karaoke night. Free BEvERages and EANABS will be provided to lubricate your throat and add to overall sound quality (you'll think it's better, anyway). Group songs welcome; bring valid ID to drink. Email ndoshi@stanford.edu for more information Sponsored by EV and Rains Community Associates ------------------------------------------------------ 2. BIG GAME Tailgate! Saturday, November 22nd, 12:30-4:00pm Gordon Biersch Brewery, Palo Alto Come join the rest of the fans at a local pub to watch the Stanford Cardinal take on the Cal Bears in the annual battle for the Axe. We will try to provide transportation, and drinks and munchies will be subsidized. Bring your ID if you will be drinking. More details on location and times TBA. Sponsored by the EV Social Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 3. Volunteer Day at Sacred Heart Charities November 26th, 3:00pm-6:00pm Sacred Heart Charities, San Jose Sacred Heart donates food and clothing to thousands of needy individuals and families in the San Jose area, and also provides computer literacy training and other job skills education programs. We will go there on Wednesday, November 26th for food packaging and distribution. Our shift runs from 3pm to 6pm. We will carpool from EV and go out for dinner afterwards. As a plus, each participant will receive a >free< EV Community Service T-shirt!! Please contact ronyu@stanford.edu for more details and to RSVP. Sponsored by the EV Community Service Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 4. 6th Annual GSC THANKSGIVING DINNER!! Thursday, November 27th, 1:00pm and 4:00pm The Marketplace at Wilbur Hall (on campus) The GSC is hosting a fun traditional Thanksgiving dinner, open to all students (grads and undergrads), faculty, staff, and their families. The dinner will be a buffet-style, sit-down dinner with formal place settings. The food will include roast turkey and beef, gravy, stuffing, and other traditional side dishes, along with dessert and beverages. A vegetarian option will also be available. Best of all, the dinner is entirely FREE to all Stanford community members! Seatings will be held at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. There are a limited number of seats available, so you must register by November 23rd to guarantee your place. REGISTER ONLINE NOW!!! Go to: The location of Wilbur is available at Volunteer to supervise the event on Thanksgiving Day! You will help us to check student IDs and direct students to tables. The work is easy, and each time slot is only 45 minutes! To show our appreciation for your assistance, we will enter you in a lottery to win a gift certificate from the Stanford Shopping Center. You can also join both dinner seatings on Thanksgiving Day. There are five slots available: 12:45pm to 1:30pm 1:20pm to 2:00pm 3:15pm to 3:45pm 3:45pm to 4:30pm 4:20pm to 4:45pm We know you will do a great job and enjoy contributing to the annual Thanksgiving Dinner! If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Donald Sze at Donald.Sze@stanford.edu Sponsored by the Office of the President and Provost, VPSA & the Dean of Students, Stanford Dining Services, various academic schools, Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford GSPB, Undergraduate Senate, and Stanford GSC ------------------------------------------------------ 5. Thanksgiving Pie & Cider Night Thursday, November 27th, 7:00pm-9:30pm Bechtel I-Center Assembly Room You are invited to a "Pie and Cider" Night in the Assembly Room at the Bechtel International Center on Thursday, November 27th. It will be a relaxed and convivial evening spent enjoying various types of traditional American pie, washed down with generous helpings of cider and other drinks, and many different flavors of ice cream! Throw in all sorts of Thanksgiving-themed games, and you'll have an evening to remember. As part of the festivities, feel free to bring a game, cards or anything that you would like to share with other people. This event is FREE. Please RSVP to let us know that you will be there by sending an e-mail titled "Thanksgiving" to bukipapillon@yahoo.co.uk, clearly stating the number and names of the people attending, including how many are children (state their age) or babies. The last day to RSVP is Tuesday, November 25th. We look forward to a special and enjoyable evening together! Sponsored by the Bechtel I-Center ------------------------------------------------------ 6. The Nutcracker at the SF Ballet Saturday evening, December 13th San Francisco Opera House Enter a lottery to win FREE tickets to The Nutcracker SF Ballet! Join your fellow grad students for a night of culture and holiday tradition! See the SF Ballet perform the Christmas story of The Nutcracker, and then head out for an after-show treat in the city. Attendees will be chosen by lottery. Please enter by filling out the form at gspb.stanford.edu/lottery. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:00pm. Please note that the date of this event is just after the end of finals. Sponsored by the Stanford GSPB ------------------------------------------------------ 7. EV Clothing Drive Friday, November 21st-Saturday, December 6th Your local EV laundry room Support Your Community by Donating Your Clothes! Starting on Friday, Nov 21st, until Saturday, December 6th, EV will be collecting clothes at your local laundry room. All clothes will be donated to low-income residents of Stanford's neighboring communities. All clothes in wearable, clean condition are welcome. Warm coats, men's clothing, shoes (please put in a bag), and clothing in large sizes are especially needed. We will deliver donations on December 6th to local charities for distribution. Look for the collection boxes and fliers in the laundry rooms! Contact qiongwu@stanford.edu with any questions. Sponsored by the EV Community Service Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 8. Join Stanford/Palo Alto Rotaract! Interested in Rotary? Join the new Rotaract (Stanford/Palo Alto)! Rotaract is the young Rotary, for people between 18 and 30 years old. For more details, please refer to: http://www.rotary.org/programs/rotaract/index.html Rotaract is an excellent way of serving the community and expanding your network all over the world. Rotaract works in close contact with the Rotary, therefore we already have international resources to start with, both in contacts and activity advice. The club will meet twice a month for about an hour, probably on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, as well as an opportunity to attend other meetings and conventions. The upcoming meeting will be the first week in December. If you are interested in becoming part of this new service organization, please e-mail Silvia Console Battilana, silviacb@stanford.edu with the following information: Subject: Rotaract Your name: Date of Birth: Address: Telephone: E-mail: Occupation/Area of Study: Past/current affiliation with Rotary (Interact, Rotaract): Areas of interest (community service, international service, professional development, youth service, club service): Sponsored by Stanford/Palo Alto Rotaract ------------------------------------------------------ 9. Immunizations at Vaden Health Center -Influenza (Flu) vaccine -Meningococcal meningitis vaccine Drop-In Immunization Clinic October 22nd-December 3rd Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm Immunizations by Appointment Tuesdays 9:30am-4:00pm Fridays 9:00am-1:45pm Call V-A-D-E-N (8-2336) to schedule an appointment. The Flu vaccine costs $20 for students ($10 for students with Cardinal Care) and is effective for 1 year. The Meningococcal vaccine costs $80 (not covered by Cardinal Care) and is effective against meningitis for 3 years. Influenza vaccines also will be available for employees and retirees only at Benefits Fairs scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 4 and 5 at Tresidder Union and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Fairchild Auditorium. University employees, including retirees, will not be charged for the vaccine and must show a Stanford ID. Spouses and domestic partners can receive the vaccine at Vaden Health Center for $20. The cost for students enrolled in Cardinal Care is $10. Cost for students and spouses and domestic partners is $20. The vaccine will not be given to individuals with severe colds or other infections or who have an allergy to eggs. Pregnant women will require medical clearance from an obstetrician. Sponsored by the Allene G. Vaden Health Center ------------------------------------------------------ 10. Upcoming Events at the Bechtel I-Center RESOURCE CENTER HOURS, THANKSGIVING WEEK Please note that the Resource Center for International Families will not be open on Monday, November 24, or on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. So if you would like some help in planning activities for the Thanksgiving holidays, please do stop by the Resource Center on Tuesday, November 25 (10:00am-12:00noon) or Wednesday, November 26 (10:00am-12:00noon or 1:30pm-3:30pm). A Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from your friends at the Resource Center!!! I-CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER to DECEMBER: November 21 Friday Coffee, 10 - 12 in I-Center patio 21 Planning Meeting for Winter Quarter programs, 1:30 p.m. 27 Thanksgiving "Pie & Cider" at the I-Center 28 No Friday Coffee, due to holiday December 5 Friday Coffee, 10 - 12 in I-Center patio and assembly room 6 Holiday House by CCIS 7 Middle Eastern Film Festival 10 Wednesday Tour: Holiday Outing (sign up in advance) 12 Friday Coffee, I-Center patio & assembly room 15 Candlelight Seasonal Music and Carol Singing 16 Ladies Night at the Movies 20 Holiday Gathering for International Families --------------------- <<>> --------------------- FRIDAY: November 21 10:00am-12:00noon FRIDAY COFFEE A regular Friday gathering of Stanford spouses and family members. Bring along a little snack, fruits or juice to share, and enjoy drinks and conversation with other spouses of different nationalities. Volunteers are always needed to help set up a couple of tables at 9:45am. This Friday, we will enjoy Russian style tea in a Samovar. Venue: Assembly Room Contact: gdukes@stanford.edu 1:30pm I-CENTER PLANNING MEETING FOR WINTER QUARTER SPOUSE PROGRAMS We invite your involvement and leadership in I-Center programs! As you know, many of the I-Center classes are taught by international spouses who volunteer their time to teach a language or craft or start a new program, and we hope you will join in the fun! This will be a time to share your ideas and listen to and comment on the suggestions of others. Would you like to teach a class? or organize a program around a hobby or topic of interest? Is there an aspect of your career that you could share with others here? Please join us and give us your thoughts and suggestions! Venue: Bechtel I-Center Back Lounge Contact: gdukes@stanford.edu ------------------------------------------------------ Thanksgiving Pie & Cider Night Thursday, November 27th, 7:00pm-9:30pm Bechtel I-Center Assembly Room You are invited to a "Pie and Cider" Night in the Assembly Room at the Bechtel International Center on Thursday, November 27th. It will be a relaxed and convivial evening spent enjoying various types of traditional American pie, washed down with generous helpings of cider and other drinks, and many different flavors of ice cream! Throw in all sorts of Thanksgiving- themed games, and you'll have an evening to remember. As part of the festivities, feel free to bring a game, cards or anything that you would like to share with other people. THIS EVENT IS FREE. Please RSVP to let us know that you will be there by sending an e-mail titled "Thanksgiving" to bukipapillon@yahoo.co.uk, clearly stating the number and names of the people attending, including how many are children (state their age) or babies. ***THE LAST DAY to RSVP is Tuesday, November 25th.*** We look forward to a special and enjoyable evening together! --------------------- <<>> --------------------- CCIS Holiday Open House Saturday, December 6th, 3:00pm-5:00pm Bechtel International Center Come and enjoy a festive and informal holiday atmosphere in which you can meet local residents from the community as well as others in Stanford's international (American and foreign) community. Sponsored by the Community Committee for International Students ------------------------------------------------------ MIDDLE EASTERN FILM FESTIVAL Sunday, December 7th, 7:30 - 9pm The Muslim Student Awareness Network is proud to present the first... MIDDLE EASTERN FILM FESTIVAL. Come.. Become aware.. Be educated.. Enjoy the tastes and aromas of the Middle East.. Cherish the unmatched company.. Contact tanyah@stanford.edu for more information ----------------------------------------------------- Wednesday Tour: Holiday Outing Wednesday, December 10th, 9:30am-12:30pm Meet at the I-Center Ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated and what it is all about? Join us to visit a private home decorated for Christmas and to share holiday traditions from around the world, and sing some Christmas songs, as well. You're invited to bring a snack to add to the holiday table. Sign up at the I-Center or email Gwyn Dukes at gdukes@stanford.edu. Please indicate if you can drive for the morning. ------------------------------------------------------ Ladies' Night at the Movies Tuesday, December 16th, 6:00pm Bechtel I-Center Dining Room What is a "women's movie"? It could be described as a movie that appeals to the common experience of women all over the world. A movie whose themes would be recognizable by women from Albania to Zaire. Ladies' Night at the Movies is a great opportunity for women to enjoy a good movie in the company of other women (men are welcome too!), while enjoying freshly baked pastries and a glass of wine or two (tea, coffee, and soda will also be provided). You can also chat about the movie afterwards. Cost: $1 to cover refreshments, to be paid at the door. Contact bukipapillon@yahoo.co.uk for more information. ------------------------------------------------------ ONGOING CLASSES AT THE I-CENTER ------------------------------------------------------ LANGUAGE CLASSES Have you ever wondered how you can travel while staying on the Stanford campus? Take some of the many language classes at the I-Center, taught by native speakers on Portuguese, Spanish (beginning and conversation), German (beginning and intermediate), and Russian (beginning & intermediate). Our teachers are spouses of Stanford students who have volunteered to teach their language. Their enthusiasm makes learning fun! See our website for the schedule of times and dates, or stop by the I-Center for the printed version! http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/classes.html For more information, please contact Gwyn Dukes at gdukes@stanford.edu Sponsored by the Bechtel I-Center ------------------------------------------------------ How to Post Announcements to this Newsletter: This newsletter will go out on Thursdays each week before 5pm. Send announcements to evnewsletter@stanford.edu before 5pm on Wednesday the night before the newsletter goes out. Announcements sent later than 5pm on Wednesday will not make that Thursday's newsletter and will go out the following week. ------------------------------------------------------ END EV NEWSLETTER 10, November 20, 2003