**************************************************** EV 1/27/2005 NEWSLETTER NUMBER 16 **************************************************** CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: January 30 Sunday GSPB Lottery Dinner: Trattoria Buon Gusto* February 2 Wednesday Wednesday Tour - California History Environment and Art* 3 Thursday Make Valentines for Veterans! 4 Friday EV Ski Trip (Deadline Extended)* 5 Saturday Volunteering Opportunity: Food Packaging 11 Friday Grad Valentines Party! 12 Saturday Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity* 13 Sunday Afternoon Tea at Yerba Buena Nursery and Gardens* 16 Wednesday EV Goes to Ano-Nuevo to See the Elephant Seals* - $1,000 Cash Award for Student Founders' Day Speech - Toiletries, Blankets or Towels for Those in Need - Get Tested for HIV at Vaden - The Life of Prominent Women - Highlights of Czech Music - "My Favorite Film Group" features: Beijing Bicycle - Cross-Cultural Group - International Playgroup Co-op - Advanced Sign-Up for Cooking Classes - Monday Night International Cooking Classes - Beginning Spanish - Beginning Portuguese - Beginning Italian (New Start Date) - French Conversation - Spanish Conversation - Language Classes: Chinese, French and Russian - Tennis Classes: Beginners and Intermediates - Upcoming Classes and Events 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://ev.stanford.edu/Newsletter --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. GSPB Lottery Dinner: Trattoria Buon Gusto Sunday, January 30th, starts at 6:30pm Trattoria Buon Gusto, Menlo Park Come join fellow grad students for a great meal at a nice neighborhood restaurant. We'll be heading to Trattoria Buon Gusto in Menlo Park this Sunday, January 30th. To sign up, email ljcook@stanford.edu with the subject heading "Lottery Dinner Buon Gusto" by Friday at noon. Winners only will be notified Friday afternoon. When: Sunday, January 30, 6:30 PM Cost: Free for students! RSVP/register: by Friday, January 28 at noon Contact info: ljcook@stanford.edu Sponsored by Graduate Student Programming Board --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Wednesday Tour - California History Environment and Art Wednesday, February 2nd, 9am - 3pm Meet at Escondido Village Center Join us for a guided tour at the Oakland Museum of California. This will give you an opportunity to explore California's untold stories, its wildlife and art. Selections from the museum's permanent collection include approximately 600 works in a variety of media. Also, the museum displays the most extensive collection of material related to California's complex history. It illustrates major events and trends that have shaped the state, from the pre-European-contact world of the region's native peoples to the complex, technological world of today. Last but not least, the museum takes the visitor on a simulated journey through California's diverse ecosystems, observing plants and animals found from the Pacific coastline to the High Sierra and the inland desert. For more information, please check the Oakland Museum of California website: www.museumca.org Cost is $5. Please sign up in advance to reserve a place at the upstairs desk at the I-Center. For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Make Valentines for Veterans! Thursday, February 3rd, starts at 7pm Bogata Room, GCC - Make valentines for the veterans in the Palo Alto VA Hospital! - Enjoy delicious Valentine-themed treats! - Volunteer, get creative, and have fun all at once! We'll bring doilies, paper, stickers, glitter, glue and some inspiration on how to make the valentines. We'll also bring an old-school Valentine's party spread: cupcakes with pink frosting, conversation heart candy, lots of chocolate, napkins with hearts on 'em, and other delicious grade-school treats. Trust us, you won't want to miss it! Even those of you wary of arts and crafts will enjoy this simple way to make our community a better place, so bring your sweetie, your friends, or just bring yourself! Open to all graduate students! Sponsored by EV Community Service Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. EV Ski Trip (Deadline Extended to Feb.1st) Friday, February 4th, 4pm on Friday - 10am on Sunday Lake Tahoe EV Ski Trip (Sign up by Feb.1st): ******************************************** *** LAKE TAHOE *** *** Friday, Febr 4th TO Sunday, Febr 6th *** *** Check-in: 4pm on Friday *** *** Check-out: 10am on Sunday *** ******************************************** More information (and forms) at the EV Ski Trip website: http://www.stanford.edu/~dil/SkiTrip/ Two days at Carnelian bay Rentals in Lake Tahoe. Check Carnelian Rentals at: http://carnelianwoods.com/ Cost: $50 per person for EV Singles and Couples without Children; $70 everyone else. Cost covers: Lodging (Fri 4 and Sat 5)and dinner/party Saturday night. Cost does not cover: Transportation, gas, lift tickets, equipment rentals, ski lessons, dining (with exception Sat.), any other expenses. How to sign up: fill out the forms by FEBRUARY 1st at 5 PM (forms are avalable at the EV Ski Trip website, and EV office). IMPORTANT: all the forms must be submitted with the 2 checks (1 for the lodging; 1 for the security deposit). For instance: - couple (both EV residents): one check for $100 ($50 each), one check for $45 + one sign up form and 2 waiver forms. - couple (resident and non-resident): one check for $120 ($50+$70), one check for $45 + one sign up form and 2 waiver forms. - singles (residents): one check for $50, one check for $45 + one sign up form + one waiver form. - singles (non-residents): one check for $70, one check for $45 + one sign up form + one waiver form. Note: The security deposite check will be only used in case of any damage in the cabin you ocupied after your departure. Questions: please send any questions to Lucia Gouet at luciagouet@yahoo.com Sponsored by EV Sports and Outdoors Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Volunteering Opportunity: Food Packaging Saturday, February 5th, 2pm - 4pm Gavilan Lounge We will be bagging dry foods (rice and beans) for a local community service center so that they can easily distribute it to those in need. This project will be fun, quick, and EASY. This is a great chance to meet other people at Stanford who are leaders in community service, so please come out! For more information, contact ladewig@stanford.edu or silviacb@stanford.edu Sponsored by EV Community Service Committee and Rotaract --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Grad Valentines Party! Friday, February 11th, 9pm - 1am Graduate Community Center Come to the annual Heart's Desire Pre-Valentines Party, "...Where no one leaves without a kiss!" For singles and couples. Dating service, food, drinks, and dance music!! When : Friday, February 11th, 9:00pm till 1:00am Where: GCC on Escondido Rd Cost : FREE for all students! Stanford ID required Proof of age (21) required for alcohol Contact Information: Andy Sadhwani Dating Service: FREE for all students and spouses! Sponsored by EV Social Committee, GSPB and Rains Social Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity Saturday, February 12th, 7:30am - 5pm Daly City Come build houses for Habitat for Humanity with the EV Community Service Committee. We will meet at the EV office at 7:30 a.m. to carpool to the worksite in Daly City. Lunch will be provided. If interested, email Meg at mdesko@stanford.edu by Friday, Feb. 6. Please include whether or not you have a car or would be willing to drive. If there are more people interested in volunteering than slots, a lottery will be held. RSVP to mdesko@stanford.edu by Friday 2/6/05 at 5 pm For more information, contact Meg Desko at mdesko@stanford.edu Sponsored by EV Community Service Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Afternoon Tea at Yerba Buena Nursery and Gardens Sunday, February 13th, 1:30pm Yerba Buena Nursery, off Skyline in Woodside Join a group of fellow Stanford graduates for a formal afternoon lunch and tea at 1:30pm on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the Yerba Buena Nursery and Gardens! (http://www.yerbabuenanursery.com) The total all-inclusive cost (no tax, tip, etc.) will be $5 per person for EV residents, and $10 per person for non-EV residents (EV pays the rest!) Send an e-mail to kusza@stanford.edu before 5pm on Saturday 2/5/05 to sign up to be in the lottery for the 18 available spots - indicate the total number of spots desired, as well as if you can drive or will need a ride. Confirmation e-mails will be sent out on Sunday, 2/6/05, with information about where we will meet up to carpool to the nursery. We will also maintain a wait list. This fun event will happen, rain or shine! Cost: $5 for EV residents, $10 for guests RVSP to kusza@stanford.edu by Saturday, 2/5/05 at 5pm For more information, e-mail Kerri Kusza Cahoy or visit http://www.yerbabuenanursery.com Sponsored by EV Social Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. EV Goes to Ano-Nuevo to See the Elephant Seals Wednesday, February 16th, meet at 9:30am in front of EV Office Ano-Nuevo State Park Ever Seen a 2-3 Ton Elephant Seal? Have you seen a 1000 of them playing, mating, fighting on the beach? Well, Here's your chance! Ano Nuevo State Reserve is the site of the largest mainland breeding colony in the world for the northern elephant seal. ... and EV are taking you there. The reserve is about 1 hour drive from Stanford. Because the tours have to be reserved and in high demand we will go on a weekday (Wednesday). So, do your reading. Finish your homeworks and be prepared to take half a day off to see these amazing creatures. We will meet in front of the EV office at 9:30 in the morning, drive to the park and have a 3 hour tour. We will be back at around 4pm. Be sure to RSVP is you want to go, as space is limited to 20. Cost is free! Please RSVP to mlustig@stanford.edu as soon as possible. For more information, visit Ano nuevo website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1115 Sponsored by EV Sports and Outdoors Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- - $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 highlight of the Founders' Day activities will be a speech from one undergraduate student and one graduate student. Once again, in hopes of increasing student awareness and participation in Founders' Day, President Hennessy has decided to provide each student speaker with a $1,000 cash award. 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 to the Dean of Students Office (on the second floor of Tresidder Memorial Union). 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. Please contact Morris Graves at 3-2733 or mgraves@stanford if you have any questions. DON'T FORGET, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF YOUR SPEECH IS 12 NOON ON MARCH 18. --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Toiletries, Blankets or Towels for Those in Need! The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee & Haas Center for Public Service are sponsoring a TOWEL, BLANKET & TOILETRY DRIVE for those who are homeless and living in shelters or transitional housing. All donations will go to Urban Ministry and the Berkeley Food and Housing Project. So... - Go buy towels in bulk at Costco! - Give away some of those things that your mama overstocked you with last quarter. - Buy some extra shampoo and soap! - Sacrifice a sheet. You know you only used the fitted one anyway. Give new or slightly used towels, blankets, and toiletries at the GCC, next to the vending machine downstairs. Drive ends FEBRUARY 15th. Questions? Email Danielle at danmoore@stanford.edu for more information! Drive ends FEBRUARY 15th. Sponsored by EV Community Service --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Get Tested for HIV at Vaden Free, Anonymous HIV Testing with Trained Peer Counselors at Vaden Health Center. Don't like needles? Ask your counselor about Orasure, the needle-free oral test alternative. No fees. No hassles. No excuses. Call 82336 (V-A-D-E-N) for an appointment. Sponsored by Vaden Health Center (HPS) --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Reading Group: The Life of Prominent Women When : 12pm - 1:30pm, Thursdays, February 3rd - March 17th Where: Bechtel I-Center Join Mariella and Marina as they read on and discuss the life journey of few famous women who have helped shape history and influence our lives. Bring a brown bag lunch, tea and coffee will be available. In February, we will concentrate on Madeleine Albright. For further information about this event and more detail about the reading list, please contact Mariella Pellegrino (mp10004@cam.ac.uk) or Marina Bourgain (Marina.Bourgain@IUE.it). Free to all! For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit icenter.stanford.edu Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Highlights of Czech Music When : 5pm - 6:30pm, Thursday, January 27th Where: Dining Room, Bechtel I-Center Eager to learn a bit more about Czech music and the life of some of its most famous composers? Join us as Hana Vlhova-Worner, PhD, Musicologist, Charles University, Prague, will give us a presentation featuring Leos Janacek (1854-1928) and his operas. We will have the pleasure of hearing some of Janacek's work. Bring a friend, everybody is welcome. Note: This event is part of a series of six presentations, organized by Hana, featuring the works of Dvorak, Janacek, Smetana and other famous composers of the 20th century Czech music. For more information, please refer to our website at www.icenter.stanford.edu. Free to all! For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit icenter.stanford.edu Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - "My Favorite Film Group" features: Beijing Bicycle When : 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Friday, January 28th Where: Assembly Room, Bechtel I-Center This week at the I-Center, Luna Liu will present her favorite movie, Shi qi sui de dan che (Beijing bicycle). Just as Guai makes his final payment for the silver mountain bike loaned by his company, he finds it stolen. After endless searching, Guai discovers his bicycle is now in the hands of Jian who bought the bicycle with stolen money. Though Guai and Jian finally work out a deal, they find themselves involved in a series of unforgetable events. This movie won Grand Jury Prize (Silver Bear Award) and the New Talent Award for its co-stars Cui Lin and Li Bin at the Berlin International Film Festival. Join us and bring a friend along if you wish. Free to all! For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit icenter.stanford.edu Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Cross-Cultural Group Curious about other cultures? Would you like to share your experience of Stanford or living abroad? Would you like to meet new friends in a cozy, supportive enviornment? Join us Wednesdays from 5-6:30 pm in the postroom at the Bechtel International Center (starts Jan.12th). Questions? Contact Rachel at soyita5@yahoo.com Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - International Playgroup Co-op Join I-Center spouses who have started several small playgroup co-ops. For more information, contact Charlotte (acgiovan@sbcglobal.net) or Alexandra (alexandra@cristinziani.de) or Gwyn (gdukes@stanford.edu) or check out the I-Center website. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Advanced Sign-Up for Cooking Classes Juthica Stangl offers two classes this semester: American Regional Cooking and Regional Cooking of India. Please check the website for details on both classes. Places are still available so hurry and sign up at the I-Center. $40 for each series. Sign up at the I-Center and pay at the upstairs desk. For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Monday Night International Cooking Classes Would you like to learn how to make spring rolls, creme brulee, filet minon, or kunafa (a sweet arabic pastry dessert)? Learn how to cook French, Vietnamese, Canadian, and Saudi Arabian dishes at the Bechtel International Center. Classes will be held Jan.24th, Feb.14th, Feb.28th, and March 7th from 5:30pm to 9pm at I-Center. Cost:$7. Please sign up ahead of time at the Bechtel International Center. $30/4 classes (sign up ahead of time at the Bechtel I-Center) Hurry and sign-up! Places are still available! For more information, contact Rachel Schwartzman soyita5@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Beginning Spanish Learn Spanish with Flor Cavero! When : 3pm - 4:30pm, Thursdays, January 20-March 10, 2005 Where: Back Lounge, Bechtel International Center $3 for photocopies. Just sign up at the I-Center. For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Beginning Portuguese Learn Portuguese with Anna Lucia Urban! Places are still available. $2 for photocopies. Just sign up at the I-Center. When : 7pm to 8:30pm, Tuesdays, January 25-March 1, 2005 Where: English Room, Bechtel International Center For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Beginning Italian: New Start date! Learn Italian with Denise Zamboni! $3 for photocopies Just sign up at the I-Center. When : 4pm to 5:30pm, Thursdays, February 10-March 10, 2005 Where: English Room, Bechtel International Center For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - French Conversation Have fun while building conversation confidence in French. There will be many opportunities to learn how to express yourself and share from your own experience! $2 for photocopies. Just sign up at the I-Center. When : 4pm to 5:30pm, Mondays, January 24-March 7, 2005 Where: Front Lounge, Bechtel International Center For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Spanish Conversation Build conversation confidence in Spanish in a fun way with Guillermina Gomez! There will be many opportunities to express yourself and share from your own experience! Just sign up at the I-Center. When : 10:30am to 12pm, Mondays, January 24-March 7, 2005 Where: Back Lounge, Bechtel International Center For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Language Classes: Chinese, French and Russian Learn how to speak new languages in a fun way. We offer classes in Chinese (Introduction to Chinese language and culture), French (Beginning), Russian (Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced). Please check the I-Center website for more information. PLACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE. Just sign up at the I-Center. For more information, e-mail gdukes@stanford.edu or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Tennis Classes: Beginners and Intermediates Learn how to play Tennis or improve your strokes with David Weaver, a Stanford Graduate Student who has generously offered 2 free lessons. Contact David directly for more information. No cost. Just sign up at the I-Center. When: 10am, Tuesdays, January 25 and February 8, 2005 For more information, e-mail David or visit http://icenter.stanford.edu/families/ Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Upcoming Classes and Events at the Bechtel I-Center Check out http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/families/classes.html for an extensive listing of upcoming classes and events from 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 submit their events online at http://ev.stanford.edu/submitevent.shtml 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 NUMBER 16, January 27, 2005