**************************************************** EV 04/15/2004 NEWSLETTER NUMBER 28 **************************************************** CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: April 16 Friday Games Night in the Rains Buttery 19 Monday Wendy Kopp, Founder of Teach for America 22 Thursday M. Jacqui Alexander Discussion: "The New Militarization, The State and the Making of the Citizen Patriot" 24 Saturday EV Dessert Night 25 Sunday GSPB Lottery Dinner and Shakespeare Event* 26 Monday M. Jacqui Alexander Discussion:"Pedagogies of the Sacred" 28 Wednesday EV Talent Show* May 7 Friday EV Yosemite Trip* 8 Saturday Annual Bechtel International Festival APAMSA 2004 Western Regional Conference* 15 Saturday Relay for Life* 2nd Annual Grad Student Boat Dance* 16 Sunday EV Runs Bay to Breakers* - Nominations for Graduate Student Recognition Awards - Information Meetings on Overseas Scholarship Opportunities - Spring Scrapbooking Workshops - Upcoming Classes and Programs at the Bechtel I-Center * Starred events require advance signup. See individual event listings below for details. Information in this newsletter is also shown on the EV website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/EV ------------------------------------------------------ 1. Games Night in the Rains Buttery Friday, April 16th, 8:00pm-11:00pm Rains Buttery Stop by for snacks and fun! Bring your friends and stay awhile at the Graduate Student Programming Board's (GSPB) first Games Night of the spring quarter this Friday in the Rains Buttery! Fun for gamesters of all ages. Sponsored by Stanford GSPB ------------------------------------------------------ 2. Wendy Kopp, Founder of Teach for America Monday, April 19th, 7:30pm Kresge Auditorium Come hear the founder of Teach For America speak on the challenges and rewards of working in service and education. The first 130 students to enter will receive free copies of Wendy Kopp's book - One Day, All Children. Admission: Free admission for all. Stanford students with SUID who have paid the Speakers Bureau special fees will receive priority admission, and all other Stanford students and community members will be admitted subsequently. For more event information, visit http://speakers.stanford.edu/bios/kopp.html. To be notified of upcoming events, subscribe to sb-announce@lists.stanford.edu. Contact Pallen Chiu at pchiu@stanford.edu with questions. Sponsored by the ASSU Speakers Bureau ------------------------------------------------------ 3. Two Discussions with M. Jacqui Alexander Thursday, April 22nd, 6:00pm Monday, April 26th, 4:00pm Locations TBA Presented by the Chicano/Latino Graduate Student Association, The Graduate Workshop in Interdisciplinary Pedagogy: Race & Social Justice, and Familia de Stanford: Thursday, April 22nd @ 6:00pm "The New Militarization, The State and the Making of the Citizen Patriot" Sexuality studies and transnational feminism have developed largely along separate disciplinary tracts. Alexander offers an analytic path out of this disciplinary segregation by way of an examination of this contemporary moment of U.S. militarization and empire building, to show how these are racialized, sexualized processes in which the state has mobilized a new figure--the citizen patriot--as one of the anchors for the success of empire. Monday, April 26th @ 4:00pm "Pedagogies of the Sacred" Experience is an important dimension of daily life as well as an important category for feminism, but we have rendered it as if it were absent Spirit, understood it primarily as secularized and antithetical to the sacred. Using her own priestancy in two African-based spiritual communities of Vodun and Santeria, Alexander traces how experience, history, memory, consciousness, voice and agency--customarily positioned as secular--are all readily intelligible within the precinct of the sacred. If you would like more information about co-sponsoring or helping out with this event and others like it, please contact CLGSA through Zamora at zamoram@stanford.edu Sponsored by the Chicano/Latino Grad Student Association, The ASSU Speaker's Bureau, The LGBT Community Resource Center, The Graduate Workshop in Interdisciplinary Pedagogy: Race & Social Justice, The Women's Community Center, The Program in Modern Thought & Literature, Familia de Stanford, African & African American Studies, The Office of Religious Life, and The Center for Studies in Race & Ethnicity ------------------------------------------------------ 4. EV Dessert Night Saturday, April 24th, 8:00pm Studio 5/6 Lounge Getting those midterm blues? Come out and we will cheer you up with your favorite dessert. See you at the Studio 5/6 Lounge on April 24 at 8pm. Do I smell chocolate...? For more information, contact Silvia Console Battilana (silviacb@stanford.edu) Sponsored by the EV Social Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 5. GSPB Lottery Dinner and Shakespeare Event! Sunday, April 25th, 6:00pm-10:30pm Palo Alto (location TBA) Enjoy dinner out in Palo Alto followed by a performance of Romeo and Juliet from the Stanford Shakespeare Society, all compliments of the GSPB!! To enter, send an email to ljcook@stanford.edu with "Dinner" in the subject line. Please indicate if you would like 1 or 2 spots and if you can drive. The lottery will close on Tuesday, April 20, at 5pm, and winners will be notified shortly thereafter. For more info, check out www.stanford.edu/group/gspb. Sponsored by Stanford GSPB ------------------------------------------------------ 6. First Annual EV Talent Show Wednesday, April 28th, 8:00pm-10:00pm CoHo in Tresidder Got talent? Calling all performers! Participate in the first-ever EV Talent Show. Whether you sing, play the piano, violin or any other instrument, dance, read poetry, imitate, do stand-up comedy, juggle, or know how to hula-hoop, we all want to see it. You don't have to be a superstar, and you don't have to be an EV resident to participate. Express ANY talent you want in a relaxed, fun, "anything goes" atmosphere. Individuals and ensembles are welcome. Two $50 gift certificates for Tower Records will be raffled among the performers. FREE food and drink tickets with SUID. To sign up or get more information, contact Armin at armins@stanford.edu Sponsored by the EV Education and Cultural Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 7. EV Yosemite Trip Friday-Sunday, May 7th-9th Yosemite, CA Mark your calendars now for a spring weekend getaway...hiking and 2 nights' camping in gorgeous Yosemite! Details coming soon! For more information, email Dani Flemming at danif@stanford.edu Sponsored by the EV Sports and Outdoors Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 8. Annual Bechtel International Festival Saturday, May 8th, 12:00noon-5:00pm Bechtel I-Center On Saturday, May 8, Bechtel International Center at Stanford University will hold its annual International Festivalefrom noon to 5:00 pm. A continuous program of international entertainment will be presented which will include music and dance from around the world. There will also be crafts and cultural displays, and international food for sale. The International Festival is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/festival/ or call (650)723-1831. Sponsored by the Bechtel I-Center ------------------------------------------------------ 9. APAMSA 2004 Western Regional Conference Saturday, May 8th, 8:30am-5:00pm TCSEQ Building, Stanford University A great opportunity to learn about health care issues facing the AAPI community, hear from amazing speakers with decades of experience in AAPI health, and network with fellow students and health professionals with common interests. For med students, undergrads, graduate students, non-students ­ anyone who wants to get involved! Read more and register online at http://med.stanford.edu/apamsa $15 registration (includes conference, continental breakfast and lunch) Spaces are limited!! Presented by Stanford Asian American Medical Students (SAAMS) and UCSF's Asian Health Caucus Made possible by support from Stanford University School of Medicine^Òs Office of Student Affairs and Center of Excellence, California Medical Association Foundation, Stanford University^Òs Vice Provost for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students, and Cognizant Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies in the School of Humanities and Sciences, Valley Foundation, Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Stanford University^Òs Asian American Activities Center, and many generous private donors ------------------------------------------------------ 10. Relay for Life Saturday-Sunday, May 15th-16th, 10:00am-10:00am Stanford Stadium Come join the EV team for the Stanford Relay for Life! The Relay is community-building show of support for those whose lives have been touched by cancer, as well as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Come walk or run and experience this amazing event. Contact Craig Foster, cdfoster@stanford.edu for more info. Sponsored by the EV Community Service Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 11. MOONLIGHT ON THE BAY RETURNS!!! Saturday, May 15th, 7:30pm-1:00am San Francisco Bay Take a cruise on San Francisco Bay under the stars!! Please join us for an evening of starlit fun at Moonlight on the Bay, the second annual Graduate Student Boat Dance! Tickets are available as of Friday, April 16, at the Graduate Life Office in EV, 859 Escondido Road. $15 per person, max. 2 per SUID. Transportation is provided and included. Semi-formal attire recommended, must be 21 to drink. For more information please email funonaboat@hotmail.com or see www.stanford.edu/group/gspb. Sponsored by Stanford GSPB ------------------------------------------------------ 12. EV Runs Bay to Breakers Sunday, May 16th, 6:00am San Francisco Join your fellow EV residents for the largest, craziest race in the nation. We'll be coordinating training teams for both running and walking. Check out http://www.baytobreakers.com/ for more information. Contact Miranda at mirandamac80@yahoo.com to get on the interest list. Sponsored by the EV Sports and Outdoors Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 13. Nominations for Graduate Student Recognition Awards Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? The Graduate Student Programming Board wants YOUR nominations to honor students, faculty, and staff who have made outstanding contributions to graduate student life here at Stanford. Please tell us about an individual whose efforts you appreciate by visiting http://gspb.stanford.edu/gsra. Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, May 4. See www.stanford.edu/group/gspb for more info. ------------------------------------------------------ 14. Information Meetings on Fulbright and Related Awards: Overseas Scholarship Opportunities to fund research abroad Graduate Students at Stanford often pursue topics that require or would benefit from study and research abroad. Stanford graduate students have been successful over the years in obtaining such awards as the Fulbright, and German Academic Exchange Scholarships. The Overseas Resource Center (ORC), located upstairs at the Bechtel International Center, administers a number of scholarships open to or specifically for graduate students. They would like to encourage you to consider the awards mentioned below and attend one of the information sessions. In addition you can find further information on the ORC web page: www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/orc Most of the scholarships for graduate students are open to all disciplines and students from all academic areas are encouraged to consider applying. For further information, you can either visit the ORC or attend one of our spring information sessions, even if you are not intending to study abroad in 2005-2006. All info sessions for study and research overseas in 2005-2006 will be held in the Bechtel International Center assembly room: Marshall, Mitchell, Gates, Churchill, English Speaking Union, Rhodes: Wednesday May 5, Noon-5 p.m. Fulbright, German Academic Exchange Awards, Bundeskanzler, Luce Tuesday May 4, 4-5 p.m. Monday May 10, 4-5 p.m IIE (Institute of International Education) Fulbright Scholarship Award: For one year of study or research abroad; unrestricted by field; covers tuition, travel, maintenance, and insurance; over 900 awards for approximately 75 countries. Eligibility: U.S. citizen who has pursued a majority of high school and college study in U.S.; must have bachelor's degree but not doctoral degree by starting date of grant. Campus deadline: Early October, annually. DOE (Department of Education) Fulbright-Hays Scholarships Award: For one year of study or research abroad for Ph.D. dissertation research; covers tuition, travel, maintenance, and insurance; Typically for study in non-Western countries but students may apply for a Western country if research involves non-Western studies. Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident and Ph.D. candidate who will have passed qualifying exams by start of grant; research must be in non-Western area studies. Campus deadline: Mid-October, annually. National Security Education Program Graduate Fellowships Award: $25,000 per year for up to three years for doctoral students to earn degrees with specialization in a foreign language and culture in non-Western area critical to the national capacity in international education. NSEP also offers graduate students in professional and other disciplines up to $8000 per year for up to two years to enhance their educational experience in a non-Western area critical to national defense or economic competitiveness. Eligibility: U.S. citizen and full-time graduate study for graduate award; doctoral student specializing in area and language studies for doctoral award; recipient must work for federal government or in education for a least the same amount of time as they studied abroad Campus deadline: Early January, annually. Churchill Scholarships Award: For one year of graduate study in engineering, math, or the sciences at Churchill College, Cambridge University; covers tuition, fees, plus minimal travel and living expenses. Approximately 10 awards offered nationally every year. Eligibility: U.S. citizen enrolled at Stanford at time of application; bachelor's degree but not doctorate; aged 19-26 at starting date of grant; take GRE (general and subject) by December in year of application. Campus deadline: Mid-November, annually. English-Speaking Union Scholarships Award: For one or two years of graduate study at Oxford or Cambridge Universities; $12,000 for each year. Two awards offered every year. Eligibility: Recent graduates with a bachelor's degree; Bay Area resident or have current affiliation with Bay Area university; some community involvement. Campus deadline: Mid-February, annually. George J. Mitchell Scholarships for Study in Ireland Award: For one year of graduate study in Ireland Eligibility: U.S. citizen; between ages of 18 and 30; bachelor's degree; endorsement of Stanford. Campus deadline: Late September, annually. DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Award Award: For one year of graduate study or research at any German university; all fields except medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy; covers tuition, fees, and maintenance, insurance, and German language courses in some instances. Up to four awards offered each year to Stanford students. Eligibility: U.S. citizen and graduating senior or graduate student at Stanford; at least two years of college-level German language study. Campus deadline: Early October, annually. Bundeskanzler Scholarships Award: For one year of graduate study or research in Germany; preference given to students in social sciences, economics, business, law and related fields; covers tuition, travel, maintenance, and insurance. Ten awards offered nationally each year. Eligibility: U.S. citizen; graduating senior, graduate, or recent alumni. Campus deadline: Early October, annually. Free University of Berlin-Stanford University Graduate Exchange Award Award: Covers monthly living allowance, books, housing, travel, and insurance. One award offered each year to Stanford student. Eligibility: Stanford student in good standing; preference given to students whose studies directly contribute toward a Ph.D. dissertation. Campus deadline: Mid-April, annually. Haas-Koshland Scholarship Award: For one year of personal development and study in Israel; unrestricted by field; amount of award varies. One award offered in the Bay Area every year. Eligibility: Sophomores through Ph.D. candidates. Campus deadline: December 1, annually. Luce Scholars Program Award: Internship placement in a professional setting for ten months in one of fourteen Asian countries. Eligibility: U.S. citizens between the ages of 18-30 with a bachelor's degree by the start of the program's start date who demonstrate a potential for accomplishment in a specific field, and provide evidence of leadership potential. Not for students who have had extensive exposure to East or Southeast Asia. Campus deadline: Mid-December, annually Gates Cambridge Scholarship Award: For one to four years of study at Cambridge University. The goal of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Eligibility: Applicants from any country, other than the U.K., are eligible. Upper age-limit is typically 30. Campus Deadline: Early November, annually Rhodes Scholarships Award: For two years of study leading to a degree at Oxford University; unrestricted by academic field covers tuition, maintenance, travel, and other fees. Thirty-two Rhodes scholarships are offered in the U.S. each year. Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or citizens of other countries where Rhodes are awarded; unmarried; have a bachelor's degree by the starting date of the grant; be age 18 through 24 on October 1st in the year of application. Deadline: September 1 Marshall Scholarship Award: For two years of study leading to a degree at any British university; unrestricted by academic field; covers tuition, maintenance, travel and insurance. Forty to forty-two scholarships are offered in the U.S. yearly. Eligibility: U.S. citizens who have earned a bachelor's degree by the starting date of the grant, who apply within two years of receiving their first undergraduate four-year degree, who have a G.P.A. of 3.7 or above. Campus deadline: Mid-September, annually For more information, email mvlee@stanford.edu Sponsored by Stanford Overseas Resource Center (ORC) ------------------------------------------------------ 15. Spring Scrapbooking Workshops Wish you could make beautiful albums of all of your memories, but think it^Òs too complicated and there^Òs not enough time? Join us for a weekly Scrapbooking Workshop, Wednesdays 3-5 PM! Learn to make beautiful albums simply and quickly! Every week of the Spring Quarter, March 29 ­ June 4, we will meet in Escondido Village to scrapbook together and learn new layout ideas. If you would like a beginner^Òs class, it will cost only $15 for the quarter, and if you already scrapbook, it will cost only $10 for the entire quarter. If you can^Òt commit to the entire quarter, you can come to individual sessions for $2/session. Would you like to come, but you can^Òt find anyone to watch your children? Bring them along! Please contact Yvonne Fernández for details: yvonnefernandez@yahoo.com 650-497-7947 ------------------------------------------------------ 16. Upcoming Classes & Programs at Bechtel International Center THURSDAY APRIL 15 9:30am WALKING FOR FUN AND FITNESS! Join Nicola Crook at The Dish, uphill and down with views of the bay. Meet at the main gate (intersection of Stanford Ave.and Junipero Serra). Thursdays, starting Apr. 8, at 9:30 am. Contact: Nicola (nicacrook@hotmail.com). Venue: see above 1:00-5:00 H1-B VISA WORKSHOP Venue: Assembly room 1:00- 2:15 SPANISH CONVERSATION 1:00-2:15 Spanish Conversation, with Claudia Yarto (Mexico). Thursdays, Apr. 8 to May. 27, 1 - 2:15 p.m., 8 sessions. 4:30-6:30 BEGINNING RUSSIAN LEVEL II Beginning Russian, Level 2, with Anna Novokhatskaya (Russia). Thu., Apr. 8 -May 27, 4:30 - 6 p.m., 8 sessions. --------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY April 16 10:00-12:00 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. Everyone is welcome with or without children. Volunteers are always needed to help set up a couple of tables at 9:45am. Venue: Assembly Room Contact: gdukes@stanford.edu * On friday May 7th we will have a Special Friday coffee as part of the International Festinal starting that week. Everyone is encouraged to come in your country's traditional dress (if you have one), or wear colors representing your country, and bring a typical snack representing your country's cuisine to share. The International Chorus will give a performance of songs from various countries in different languages on that day. *International Playgroup Co-op. Join other parents to share child care and get some time-off! We're starting a playgroup co-op and an evening babysitting coop. Sign-up at the I-Center. Contact : Charlotte (acgiovan@hotmail.com) 12:45-2:00 PASTEL DRAWING Pastel Drawing. Joo Hee Han will give you lessons in a specific style and technique of pastel drawing. Everyone is welcome, including moms with tots! Fri.days, from 12:45 - 2 p.m. , Apr. 16 - May 28. 7 sessions.* 5:00-6:30 MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE Let Hala show you how to increase your fitness, flexibility, inner balance, and vitality while enjoying the harmonies and rhythms of eastern music. Fri., Apr. 16 - May 21, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm, 6 sessions/$30. ----------------------------------------------------- MONDAY April 19 10:00-11:30 BEGINNING SPANISH II Beginning Spanish II, with Deborah Minguito Pantoja (Spain). Mon., Apr. 12 - May 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m., 7 sessions. Venue: Front Lounge 1:30-3:30 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING Introduction to Drawing, with Edward Stanton, will expose you to a wide repertoire of traditional and nontradi-tional artist's materials, forms and styles. No experience necessary! Mon., 1 - 3 p.m., Apr. 12 - May 24 , 7 sessions. Venue: Dining Room 3:00-5:00 BECHTEL INTERNATIONAL CHORUS International Chorus. Come and join this ongoing chorus at anytime to learn songs from around the world or teach a song from your country. Mondays, starting Apr. 5, 3 - 5:00 p.m. Contact: Buki (bukipapillon@yahoo.co.uk). Venue: Post Room 4:00-5:00 BEGINNING FRENCH II Beginning French II, with Catherine Dameron (France). Mondays, Apr. 5 - May 24, 8 sessions. Venue: English Room 4:30-6:00 RUSSIAN FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS Russian for Advanced Students, with Anna Novokhatskaya. Mondays, Apr.12 -May 24, 4:30 - 6 p.m., 7 sessions. Venue: Back Lounge 5:30-6:30 FRENCH CONVERSATION French Conversation, with Faustine Kurz and Catherine Dameron (France). Mon., Apr. 12 - May 24, 5 - 6 p.m. 6:45-10:00 ARGENTINE TANGO Argentine Tango. Learn to dance the Argentine Tango with Leslie Gordon. Monday, Apr. 5 - May 3, from 7 - 10 p.m. 5 sessions. Each night we offer 2 classes and a practice. Learn the fundamentals from 7:00 - 8:15, or join the intermediate class from 8:15 to 9:30. Open practice for all from 9:30 to 10 . --------------------------------------------------------------- TUESDAY April 20 1:30-4:00 DRAWING AND WATERCOLOR Drawing and Watercolor, with Trevlyn Williams. This class aims at getting students comfortable with drawing, making line and tonal representations of various subject matter. Weather permitting some classes will be outdoors. Tuesdays, , from 1:30 - 4 p.m., Apr. 20 - Jun. 1. 7 sessions.* 3:00-5:00 F-1 VISA WORKSHOP Venue: Assembly Room 4:00-5:00 BEGINNING CHINESE II Beginning Chinese II (Mandarin), with Mi Jiang (China). Tue., Mar. 30 - Jun. 8, 11 sessions. Venue: Front Lounge 5:15-7:00 PEACE CORPS 5:30-7:00 BEGINNING ITALIAN CONVERSATION Venue: Back Lounge 7:00-9:30 ESPERANTO LANGUAGE CONVERSATION CLASS Esperanto is a language introduced in 1887 by Dr. L.L. Zamenhof after years of development. He proposed Esperanto as a second language that would allow people who speak different native languages to communicate, yet at the same time retain their own languages and cultural identities. Esperanto is four times easier to learn than other languages .Worldwide, millions of people speak Esperanto. Venue: Back lounge. No fee Contact: Stanford@esperanto.org 7:30-9:00 BEGINNING PORTUGUESE with Ana Urban (Brazil). Tuesdays, Apr. 13 - May 25, 7:30 - 9 p.m., 7 sessions. Venue: English Room --------------------------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY April 21 9:00am STANFORD SPORTY SPOUSES Stanford Sporty Spouses: Tennis. All levels are welcome, beginners to advanced! (Please note however that we don't have a coach, so can't offer lessons as such - sorry!). Anyway, come along to knock up, play a game and meet other sporty spouses! We meet every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Escondido Village courts. Contact Bonamy Gauvain (bonamygauvain@hotmail.com) for more information and for email reminders. Venue: See above 10:00-12:00 MAKING YOUR TIME HERE SATISFYING Making Your Time Here Satisfying, (F-2 and J-2 visa holders). with Gwyn Dukes. What would make YOUR stay here fulfilling? Learn about educational opportunities, career development, internships, volunteering, and recreational options, and set up your plan. Venue: Back Lounge 4:00-5:00 READING GROUP Reading Group. Do you love to read? Join Harriet Bell in this informal new group. The group will jointly pick the books and your meeting dates! For more information, Contact: Harriet (harrietjobell@hotmail.com). Venue: Post Room 5:30-9:00 INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS International Cooking. Learn how to prepare delicious meals from Mexico, France, Italy and other countries, from our great team of international "chefs". Wed., Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12, and 19, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. 5 sessions/$40. (Sign up and pay at the front desk upstairs. Last day to sign up is Friday may 16) 6:00-9:00 LIFE TRANSISTIONS WORKSHOP Life Transitions, with Anna Fernandez. Newly arrived? or time to leave Stanford? This workshop offers a model to put these transitions in perspective and a chance to share experiences and explore ways to think about what is happening in your life. Sign up by April 13. Wed., 6 to 9 p.m. Venue: Back Lounge ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS TO NOTE IN YOUR DIARY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A new International Movie series wil be shown at the I-Center on Tuesday evenings beginning on Tuesday May 4th (refreshments will be served). Watch this space for more details coming up next week! Fri 1:30-3:00 Cake Decorating, with Claudia Perez-Maldonado, Apr 23, 30, May 7 & 14 , Fri. 4 sessions/$30. Sign up and pay in advance at the I-center. April 23 1:30-3:30 Living Healthy & Managing Stress. Manjula Waldron will draw on her training as a holistic coach to provide some simple tips and techniques for dealing with life's everyday demands (e.g. breathing & relaxation exercises, acupressure, and other gentle self-care practices). Wednesday Tours: Enjoy the pleasures of spring on this series of tours highlighting some of the Bay Area's special gems. Sign up and pay in advance at the I-Center to reserve a place . We will go in private cars. April 28 9 a.m. to 12:30. Walking tour of historic "Professorville", where Stanford's first faculty built their homes. Our guide will introduce various styles of architecture and share stories of early Stanford history. We will end the morning with refreshments in private home in Palo Alto. Sat May 8 12:00-5:00 Annual I-Center International Festival, May 8. Continuous entertainment from around the world under a big tent on the side lawn, food booths & cultural displays. 12 noon - 5p.m. Watch for special programs the preceding week. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ONGOING EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Professional Liaison for International Spouses. Meet a local person with similar career interests. Application forms are in the I-Center lobby. For more information, contact Gwyn Dukes (gdukes@stanford.edu). The Resource Center for International Families provides information about on getting settled in the Stanford area and building your life here. Spouse volunteers are available to speak with you in many languages about continuing your education, volunteering, employment, recreation, & travel, Hours are posted in the lobby on the web site. Especially for Children .. 10:30- 12:00 The International Play Group meets on Mondays, between 10:30 am and noon at Rinconada Park, in Palo Alto. Everyone is welcome to join this informal group at any time throughout the year! Contact: Therese Gyger (328-7407) International Playgroup Co-op. Join other parents to share child care and get some time-off! We're starting a playgroup co-op and an evening babysitting coop. Sign-up at the I-Center. Contact : Charlotte (acgiovan@hotmail.com) For more information, contact Gwyn Dukes at gdukes@stanford.edu Sponsored by the Bechtel International Center ------------------------------------------------------ How to Post Announcements to this Newsletter: This newsletter will go out on Thursdays each week before 5pm. Stanford-affiliated organizations can 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. ------------------------------------------------------ END EV NEWSLETTER 28, April 15, 2004