**************************************************** EV 10/14/2004 NEWSLETTER NUMBER 4 **************************************************** CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS: October 14 Thursday Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision Stanford Golf Club Meeting 15 Friday Graduate Community Center Grand Opening Party 17 Sunday Become an HIV Counselor 20 Wednesday Surviving the Holocaust: Witnessing History Repeated 23 Saturday Disney's The Lion King Musical at the Orpheum Theatre* Theatre and Supper Trip - "Anastasia"* Dandiya Dreams - an Evening of Indian Folk Dancing* 24 Sunday Theta Breakers Run for the Children* RAMADAN ~ Experience a Ramadan Night with us ~ 27 Wednesday Money Management Dinner Discussion* 30 Saturday CPR/First Aid Class* November 5 Friday "Raymonda" - Bolshoi Ballet* - Learn Aikido - Volunteer at Village Rental Co-op - International Playgroup Co-op - 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. Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision *TODAY* Thursday, October 14th, 7:00pm-8:30pm Building 420, room 41 Three women, who are living the reality of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, will share their experiences and hopes for a just peace. They have witnessed the deterioration around them over the past four years of Israeli-Palestinian fighting and have made a commitment to address American audiences about their hopes for the future and what must be done to improve today's grim situation. This is a unique opportunity to hear the personal side of this painful conflict from women whose lives have been shaped by the ongoing violence. Contact oshakir@stanford.edu for more information. Sponsored by Coalition for Justice in the Middle East --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Stanford Golf Club Meeting *TODAY* Thursday, October 14th, 7pm Tressider 2nd Floor Lounge Come to the meeting tonight and find out about: - Practice sessions each week (with free range balls) - Golf Clinics with Teaching Professionals - Match Play Tournament in Fall - Stroke Play Tournament in Spring - Happy Hour each Month - Connect with Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Student Golfers - Dinner Series: "Life Lessons from Golf" Contact stanfordgolf-owner@lists.stanford.edu for additional information. Sponsored by Stanford Golf Club --------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Graduate Community Center Grand Opening Party Friday, October 15th, 9pm - 1am, SUID REQUIRED!! Graduate Community Center, 750 Escondido Road Come and mingle with other graduate students in the celebration of the grand opening of our brand new Graduate Community Center! - Two floors of fun! - Three DJ's and live music! - Food and brewski's! - Raffle prizes include an MP3 Playah, luxury spa packages, and more! Show SUID to enter; 21 to drink For more information, check out details available online at: http://gsc.stanford.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Become an HIV Counselor Apply by Sunday, October 17th WHAT IS HIV COUNSELING? The Anonymous HIV Peer Counseling Program at Vaden provides Stanford students access to free HIV antibody testing in a safe, confidential environment. This program not only administers HIV tests, but is designed to challenge and empower students to develop healthier sexual health strategies. WHAT DO HIV COUNSELORS DO? As a counselor, you will educate the counselee through the anonymous testing process and assisting the individual in processing sensitive, personal issues related to risk assessment. HOW DO I APPLY? Send an e-mail to drosales@Stanford.EDU to get the application and instructions. Deadline Sunday, October 17th. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Surviving the Holocaust: Witnessing History Repeated Wednesday, October 20th, 8:00pm-9:30pm Bulding 200, room 02 Hedy Epstein, a survivor of the Holocaust at the age of fifteen (in which she lost both her parents), will describe her experiences during the Holocaust and will describe how that experience made her committed to fighting injustice for the rest of her life. She will describe how the situation on the ground in Palestine today very much resembles the situation in Nazi Germany in 1939 and will compare the egregious violations of human rights that are taking place in Palestine today as a result of the Israeli occupation to the Holocaust. Contact tanyah@stanford.edu or aokyay@stanford.edu for more information. Sponsored by Coalition for Justice in the Middle East --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Disney's The Lion King Musical at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday, October 23rd, show begins at 8pm Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap! The entire savanna comes to life and, as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly rises out of the stage. This is "The Lion King." Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals miraculously brought to life "in a blaze of fabulous imagination" by a cast of over 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director/designer Julie Taymor, as one of the most successful films in history is stunningly recreated live on stage. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar-winning "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and songs by South African composer Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer. The show will take place on Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00pm at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. Cost is $15 per ticket for Stanford students, $20 for non-student spouses/partners. If you would like to attend this event, please send an email to phuocle@stanford.edu. Please mention if you would like one or two tickets. Winners will be determined by lottery. Entries must be received by Wednesday, October 13. For more information visit: http://disney.go.com/disneytheatrical/lionkingsf/ Sponsored by EV Education/Cultural Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Theatre and Supper Trip - "Anastasia" Saturday, October 23rd, meet at I-Center at 5:15pm Hillbarn Theater, Foster City American and International students are invited to join an outing to view "Anastasia", Marcelle Maurette's drama about the mystery surrounding the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. The Plot: a mystery that still puzzles historians: 76 years after the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, a woman claims she is the surviving Grand Duchess Anastasia. Is it myth, legend or truth? To join the trip, send an email to plarm@stanford.edu with the following information: name, nationality and carpool information (can you drive, take passengers or do you need a ride?). Upon receipt of email confirmation, please pay $5 to Marga, Anna or Pauline at the front-desk of the I-Center (second floor). Seats are limited and will be shared between both U.S. and international students. This program is supported by a grant from the Riddle Family Foundation, which seeks to promote interactions between U.S. and international students. There will be a $5 fee per person. Pre-registration required, email plarm@stanford.edu. Sponsored by Bechtel International Center --------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Dandiya Dreams - an Evening of Indian Folk Dancing (Vibha Dandiya) Saturday, October 23rd, 7:30pm Barrett Hall, San Jose State University Whirl to the intoxicating rhythm of this Indian folk dance as you use dandiya (small sticks) to keep the rhythm. During one of India's biggest festivals, Navratri, the men and women of Gujarat celebrate for nine nights by playing raas (dancing with dandiya). Easy to learn and lots of fun! Join fellow graduate students as they join hundreds of others in the community in dancing the night away! Hosted by Vibha - See http://bayarea.vibha.org/dandia/ more info. Tickets are only $4 through EV (normally $12)! If you are interested, please drop off a check for $4 / person at the EV office before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 19th (please make the check out to "EV Singles and Couples" and include your name, EV address, and email address). Up to one guest permitted. We will meet outside of Studio 3 at 7:30 PM to arrange carpools before going over together. Sponsored by EV Education/Cultural Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Theta Breakers Run for the Children Sunday, October 24th, registration starts at 8am Stanford Stadium Join hundreds of other walkers/runners in the 19th Annual Theta Breakers Run for the Children on Sunday, Oct. 24, Reunion Homecoming Weekend. It's a 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run that goes through Stanford campus. Hosted by Kappa Alpha Theta, Theta Breakers benefits Child Advocates of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, which trains and supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to work one-on-one with an abused or neglected child. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at Stanford Stadium. There will be four award categories - men, women, two person adult/child teams and five-person teams. Teams must be pre-registered. Participants will receive an official race T-shirt and can enjoy music, refreshments and drawings for prizes. You can sign up online: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1159196. For more information, check out www.cadvocates.org or email susan@cadvocates.org Students $12 in advance; $15 on race day Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. RAMADAN ~ Experience a Ramadan Night with us ~ Sunday, October 24th, 6pm Graduate Community Center, 750 Escondido Road Ramadan is a special month of the year for over one billion Muslims throughout the world, and Fasting Ramadan is one of Islam's foremost pillars and greatest symbols. Join us at the fast-breaking dinner* followed by a presentation on Ramadan and Fasting. RSVP to cultural_interaction@yahoo.com Questions? Call 650-384-5236 Sponsored by the Cultural Interaction Club --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Money Management Dinner Discussion Wednesday, October 27th, 6pm - 8pm Escondido Village Center Join your neighbors for a discussion on managing your funds. Ankit Sahu, a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch, will be our special guest. The first lesson Ankit will teach: attend free dinners! Free to all students and spouses/partners RSVP to ev_money@hotmail.com ASAP; Space, like money, is limited. Sponsored by EV Education/Cultural Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. CPR/First Aid Class Saturday, October 30th, 10:00am-3:30pm EV Village Center Do you know how to act in an emergency? Adult CPR/First Aid knowledge is essential in that kind of situation. Learn how to recognize an emergency, recognizing signs of a heart attack, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and splinting and bandaging techniques. Breakfast and light lunch will be provided. Space is limited so register early! There is a $15 fee per person, to be paid at the location on the day of the event. RSPV to acmarta@stanford.edu by Wednesday, 10/27/04 at 5pm. Sponsored by EV Community Service Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. "Raymonda" - Bolshoi Ballet Friday, November 5th, 8pm Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley "The Bolshoi Ballet has been and remains a barometer of Russian culture at its finest and classical ballet at its most exciting...a major cultural event by any standard," said the San Francisco Chronicle of the legendary company's sold-out engagement at Cal Performances in 2002. Under the dynamic artistic direction of Alexei Ratmansky and accompanied by the famed Bolshoi Orchestra, the company brings Yuri Grigorovich's grand classical production of Raymonda, set to a colorful score by Alexander Glazunov. Incorporating extracts of Petipa's original choreography, this medieval tale of romance and chivalry is a feast for the eyes, featuring luxurious sets and costumes, plus dazzling solos by the Bolshoi's brilliant dancers. The show will take place on Friday, Nov 5th at 8:00pm at the Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley. Cost is $37 per ticket for Stanford students, $40 for non-student spouses/partners. If you would like to attend this event, please send an email to zoea@stanford.edu. Please mention if you would like one or two tickets. Winners will be determined by lottery. Entries must be received by Thursday, October 21. For more information visit: http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/presents/season/2004/special_events/events/bolshoi.php Sponsored by EV Education/Cultural Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Learn Aikido Every Week Day (M-F) 11:30am - 12:30pm Arrillaga Wrestling Room Aikido has its origins in the centuries old traditions of Japanese martial arts. It is a form of budo (martial ways of self refinement), a way of life that seeks to polish the self through a blend of rigorous physical training and spiritual discipline. There is no attack in Aikido. It is an art of self-defense against an unprovoked attack. Its uniqueness as a martial art lies in its awareness of a deep sense of harmony with all of creation, therefore training is designed to defend not only the self, but to bring the attacker under control without the necessity of inflicting injury. Practice is designed to develop: Aikido skills, conditioning, self-confidence, and a spirit of loving cooperation. Because of Aikido's non-competitive, harmonious philosophy, men, women, and children of all ages can train together in a mutually supportive atmosphere, and at an energy level appropriate for each individual. Free to try for several classes! ($50/quarter to join the club) Start anytime! For additional information, visit http://www.stanford.edu/group/aikido/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Volunteer at Village Rental Co-op The Village Rental Co-op, located in the basement of Abrams, has great stuff that you can rent for cheap. Our selection includes camping gear, baby stuff, and things for your visitors to sleep on. Please see our website at http://www.stanford.edu/group/EV/Misc/VRC/ As always, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Our organization is completely run by volunteers. Volunteering is easy and fun, the time commitment is minimal, and you get a free dinner for you and a guest once per quarter. You also receive substantial discounts on rentals and get to meet great people. If you're interested, please e-mail dalee@math.stanford.edu. If you would like to take on a larger role, we are in desperate need of an equipment manager. --------------------------------------------------------------------- - International Playgroup Co-op Join other parents to share child care and get some time-off! I-Center spouses have started a playgroup co-op and an evening babysitting coop. Contact : Charlotte (acgiovan@sbcglobal.net), (650) 838-9454 or Alexandra (alexandra@cristinziani.de), (650) 812-0561, for more information. --------------------------------------------------------------------- - 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. 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