UConn-Stamford Student Activities This Week on Campus Week of 11/10/14 This Week on Campus is the UConn-Stamford Student Activities Office e-bulletin developed to publicize campus events, announcements, and opportunities. If you are interested in publicizing a related announcement, please email [email protected]. Featured Announcement This Week Upcoming Events Important Deadlines Every Week General Announcements FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENT Registration for Intersession 2014 has begun! Enroll in classes by signing on to your Student Administration Account. For more information, visit http://www.wintersession.uconn.edu/winter/. Return to Top THIS WEEK The Khomeini Revolution - A Personal Journey Monday, Nov 10th, 2014 from 11:20am-12:35 pm | Room 2.57 Presented by UConn Stamford Department of History A lecture by guest speaker Dr. Guita Sazan. Open Mic Tuesday, Nov 11th, 2014 from 12:30 -2:30 pm | Concourse Sponsored by Student Government Association Come show off your skills – recite a poem, sing a song or play an instrument! Cookies will be served. Rewriting the ‘Binding of Isaac’: The Literary Odyssey of the Tale of the Aqedah (Gen. 22) Thursday, Nov 13th, 2014 from 12:00-1:30pm| MPR – Room 1.08 Sponsored by Center For Judaic & Middle Eastern Studies The Hyacinthe Hoffman Memorial Lecture. A lecture by Dr. Nehama Aschkenasy. For more information please contact: (203) 251-9525 or [email protected]. "Gen Silent" Screening & Panel Discussion Thursday, Nov 13th, 2014 at 5:00pm| GenRe Auditorium – A1 Co-Sponsored by WGSS, SPECTRUM, and HDFS Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender older people face so much fear of discrimination, bullying, and abuse that many are hiding their lives to survive. Preview available here: http://stumaddux.com/GEN_SILENT.html. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Saturday, Nov 15th, 2014 from 10:30am-1:00pm| MPR – Room 1.08 Sponsored by Sports Club & LifeSavers Healing Together, Inc. Free workshop for UConn’s military and veteran students and alumni. No prior experience required. Appropriate for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing. Chairs are available. Bring a Yoga mat or towel for reclined meditation. Instructor: Lisa Sheehan. RSVP by November 12 by emailing [email protected]. Return to Top UPCOMING EVENTS Do You Have Questions About Financial Aid? Tuesday, Nov 18th, 2014 from 9:30am-3:00pm| Room 2.01 The financial aid counselor, Suzanne Hanlon, will be available to meet with students on an appointment or walk in basis. To schedule an appointment, email [email protected]. Information Session for Technology Professionals Tuesday, Nov 18th, 2014 from 1:00-2:00pm| Room 2.55 Sponsored by CITI Connecticut employers are looking for technology skills to grow their business. This information session is geared towards technology professionals, students and recent graduates who are considering job opportunities. Fall Faculty Colloquium ’14: "Commedia dell’Arte types and the birth of Italian Opera Buffa" Wednesday, Nov 19th from 12:45-1:45pm| Room 3.05 Presented by Jerome Sehulster, Psychology Faculty Please join us for our last installment of the Fall 2014 Faculty Colloquium series. "Tomboy" Movie Night and Discussion featuring Skylar Kergil Wednesday, Nov 19th from 6:30-9:30pm| A-1 Sponsored by Skylar Kergil, trans activist, will speak about his experiences and participate in a student panel and Q&A following the screening of “Tomboy” (2011), a French film about a trans* boy and the complexities of gender. Food will be provided. Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov 20th, 2014 from 7:00-9:00pm| GenRe Auditorium – A1 Sponsored by Student Government Association Movie and dinner. Bring in a canned good for admission. Announce your upcoming events by emailing details to [email protected] Return to Top IMPORTANT DEADLINES Return to Top EVERY WEEK Story Seekers is a new club that is seeking students who would be interested in joining the club. The club is based upon collaborative storytelling where members participate in world building and develop deep/intricate characters as they work together to progress through various plot lines. Immerse yourself in the surreal art of spoken word stories as not only yourself, but also as the character you build. Persons interested in learning more and possibly joining the club should email [email protected] for more information. Game Room Hours: Monday 2:00-5:00pm; Tuesday 12:00-3:00pm; Wednesday 3:00-6:00pm; Thursday 12:00-3:30pm. Students please be sure to have your ID as it will be required to show for entry/use of the room. Student Organization Meetings/Info SPECTRUM: Mondays @ 1:00pm | Room 3.11 Please join us to learn more about UConn-Stamford’s LGBTQ / Ally group! For more info contact: [email protected] Muslim Student Awareness: Tuesdays @ 2:30 PM | Room 2.29 For more info contact: [email protected] Stamford Campus Sports Club: Wednesdays @ 4:30 PM | Fitness Center For more info, stop by the Fitness Center. Financial Management Club: Thursdays @ 5:30 PM | Room 2.34 For more info contact: [email protected] Psychology Club: For more info contact: [email protected]. Student Government Association Reach us at: [email protected], 203.251.8545, or in Room 121 Weekly Meetings (all UConn-Stamford Undergraduate Students welcome): Finance: Tuesdays @ 11:30am - 12:30am, in Room 1.21 Campus Recreation: Tuesdays @ 2:30 pm - 3:15pm, in Room 1.21 Student Affairs: Thursdays @ 12:30pm - 1:00pm, in Room 1.21 Activities: Thursdays @ 2:30pm - 3:15pm, in Room 1.21 Senate: Thursday @ 4:00 PM, in Room 1.31 SGA strives to make the campus better and more welcoming for all students! Feel free to contact SGA with any issues, concerns, or programming ideas you have! Fitness Center Hours: Mon – Thurs 8 AM – 9 PM, Fri 10 AM – 3 PM Membership $25/Students; $55 Faculty/Staff/Alumni Classes offered for members Mon/Wed BOOT CAMP 2:45pm-3:45pm Tue/Thu PHENOMENAL ABDOMINALS 1:00pm-1:45pm & 2:30pm-3:15pm Return to Top GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Events: Questions/More Information please email: [email protected] Center For Judaic & Middle Eastern Studies Events: Check out the fall newsletter and mark your calendar for this semesters events: http://production.wordpress.uconn.edu/cjmes/wp-content/uploads/sites/404/2014/08/Page-5.pdf Questions/More Information please email: [email protected] The Source for Active Learning: Writing tutors are available by appointment on www.advapp.uconn.edu: Monday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm Tuesday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00-7:00pm Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday: 12:00-2:00 pm Return to Top Devin T. 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