**************************************************** EV 11/13/2003 NEWSLETTER NUMBER 9 **************************************************** CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: November 13 Thursday Terry Waite Speech 14 Friday Deadline to RSVP for Salsa Night at Alberto's Automotive Repair 101 Stanford Chamber Chorale in Concert 15 Saturday ASCE Habitat for Humanity Trip Potluck Music Night 16 Sunday Middle Eastern Film Festival 18 Tuesday Ladies' Night at the Movies 19 Wednesday Wednesday Tour: Volunteering in the Community Grad Happy Hour 21 Friday EV/Rains Karaoke Night 22 Saturday BIG GAME Tailgate 27 Thursday Thanksgiving Pie & Cider Night December 3 Wednesday Lottery Deadline for Nutcracker Tickets - Stanford Oral Communication Tutors (OCT) - Immunizations at Vaden Health Center - Upcoming Classes at the Bechtel I-Center Information in this newsletter is also shown on the EV website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/EV ------------------------------------------------------ 1. The ASSU Speakers Bureau Presents Terry Waite Thursday, November 13th, 7:30pm Kresge Auditorium (on campus) Join us for a speech by Terry Waite: hostage negotiator, humanitarian, author, and world leader in social justice. Waite successfully negotiated release of hostages in Iran and Libya, was a Lebanese hostage for 1,763 days between 1987-1991, and is the founder of Y Care International. Sponsored by the ASSU Speakers Bureau ------------------------------------------------------ 2. Salsa Night at Alberto's Tuesday, November 18th; lessons begin at 7:00pm Alberto's Salsa Studio and Nightclub, Mountain View Come learn how to salsa dance with us! This is a free event to anybody who would like a beginner's lesson in the dance form. Admission is good all night so you can learn the steps and then dance the night away! For more information about Alberto's, please see http://www.albertos.com/ For more information, please RSVP to Justine Tinkler at jtinkler@stanford.edu. Please RSVP before Friday, November 14th. Sponsored by the EV Education and Cultural Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 3. Automotive Repair 101! Friday, November 14th, 4:00pm EV Housing Office Always wanted to learn learn some basic automotive repair but never had anyone show you?? Now is your chance to learn about what exactly is going on under the hood! Meet outside the Escondido Village office at 4 pm on Friday, November 14th to see how it is done. Topics will include: learning about the parts of your car, changing your oil, changing brake pads, replacing wiper blades, basic maintenance, and many others! All attendees will receive a small gift for their car! Please RSVP to Sapna (scheryan@stanford.edu) before noon on Friday! Sponsored by the EV Education and Cultural Committee ------------------------------------------------------ 4. Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, November 15th, all day Redwood City Habitat for Humanity site Come help build homes for low-income families at the Peninsula Habitat for Humanity site in Redwood City! If you missed last week's trip with EV, the ASCE is going this Saturday and still has spaces available. You do not need to be an ASCE member. Email shobhna@stanford.edu for details. For more information on Habitat, check out www.peninsulahabitat.homestead.com Sponsored by Stanford ASCE ------------------------------------------------------ 5. Stanford Chamber Chorale in Concert Friday, November 14th, 8:00pm Memorial Church The Stanford Department of Music's premiere choral ensemble presents an evening of choral music from Gregorian Chant to the avant garde. Featuring works from the English and American choral traditions, plus Japanese composer Yuji Takahashi's haunting setting of the Buddhist text on kindness: Mettasutta: the Discourse on Friendliness. $10 general/$5 student: tickets available at Stanford Ticket Office (650-725-ARTS) or at the door. Sponsored by the Stanford Chamber Chorale ------------------------------------------------------ 6. Potluck Music Night Saturday, November 15th, 6:00pm Bechtel I-Center The CCIS volunteers invite you to an evening of delicious food, good conversation and great music. Please bring a dish to serve 8 people plus a salad or dessert. Table service and drinks will be provided. All international students, scholars and their families plus local community members are invited. Email deegustavson@stanfordalumni.org for more information. Sponsored by the Bechtel I-Center ------------------------------------------------------ 7. Middle Eastern Film Festival - Lion of the Desert (Part 1) Sunday, November 16th, 7:30pm-9:00pm Bechtel I-Center Dining Room The Muslim Student Awareness Network is proud to present the first... MIDDLE EASTERN FILM FESTIVAL^Å 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. Upcoming Movies: Ramadan - Islamic theme month November 23rd THE LION OF THE DESERT (Part 2), December 7th TBA (Iraq) Sponsored by the Bechtel I-Center ------------------------------------------------------ 8. Ladies' Night at the Movies Tuesday, November 18th, 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. We will be showing: ^ÓBREAD AND TULIPS^Ô Italy's magical fantasy of midlife crisis and rebirth in Venice, the city of lovers, swept the Italian film awards and charmed all of Europe. (Director Silvio Soldini) Licia Maglietta is winning as Rosalba, the frustrated and ignored middle-aged mom who impulsively decides a to take a holiday of her own after she is accidentally left behind while on vacation with her family. She hitchhikes to Venice and falls for lonely Icelandic waiter-poet Bruno Ganz , blossoming as she rediscovers joy for life. But her solo journey does not sit well with her tyrannical husband, who hires an amateur detective to bring her back home. Contact bukipapillon@yahoo.co.uk for more information. Sponsored by the Bechtel I-Center ------------------------------------------------------ 9. Wednesday Tour: Volunteering in the Community Wednesday, November 19th, 9:00am-12:30pm Escondido Village Center Join us for visits to a variety of places where volunteers make valuable contributions to community life -- an elementary school, environmental organization, senior center and United Nations gift shop. Whether you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or in looking at some diverse aspects of the local community, this trip will be informative and enjoyable! Please sign up at the I-Center or email Gwyn Dukes at gdukes@stanford.edu so we can anticipate how many cars we'll need for the tour. Meet at the Escondido Village Center (corner of Escondido Road and Comstock Circle, on campus) at 9:00am. Hope to see you there! Sponsored by the Bechtel I-Center ------------------------------------------------------ 10. Grad Happy Hour Wednesday, November 19th, 7:00pm-9:00pm Arrillaga Alumni Center, 326 Galvez Join us at our new day and location, WEDNESDAYS from 7-9pm at the ARRILLAGA ALUMNI CENTER for much improved atmosphere, free drinks of all kinds, and discounts on the yummy food! The Alumni Center is located at 326 Galvez between Serra and Campus. For more info, please see: http://www.stanfordalumni.org/aboutsaa/alumni_center/home.html Sponsored by Stanford GSPB ------------------------------------------------------ 11. 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 ------------------------------------------------------ 12. BIG GAME Tailgate! Saturday, November 22nd Location and time TBA 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 ------------------------------------------------------ 13. 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 ------------------------------------------------------ 14. 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 ------------------------------------------------------ 15. Overwhelmed by oral presentations? Jittery about job interviews? Puzzled by Powerpoint? Scared speechless? Oral Communication Tutors (OCTs) can help! Get personalized advice from an OCT on: - brainstorming, organizing, and rehearsing oral presentations - preparing for job interviews - using visual aids effectively - overcoming speech anxiety - handling any other oral communication needs you may have Come see us in the Writing Center (basement of Bldg. 460, Margaret Jacks Hall). * Monday-Thursday, 3:00-6:00pm * Friday, 1:30-3:30pm or email speakinghelp@stanford.edu to set up an individual appointment. Sponsored by the Stanford Oral Communication Tutors ------------------------------------------------------ 16. 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 ------------------------------------------------------ 17. Upcoming Events at the Bechtel I-Center I-CENTER PLANNING MEETING FOR WINTER QUARTER SPOUSE PROGRAMS Friday, November 21st, 1:30pm Bechtel I-Center Back Lounge 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! ONGOING CLASSES ARTS CLASSES AT THE I-CENTER Why not try a new project while you're here? * Learn to draw and/or do watercolor paintings! The I-Center offers 2 classes: Introduction to Drawing on Mondays, 1-3pm and Drawing and Watercolor with Trevlyn Williams on Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Each week a different project! New students/ spouses are welcome! No experience is necessary! You'll enjoy our wonderful volunteer teachers! (Check our website for details.) 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 9, November 13, 2003