UConn-Stamford Student Activities This Week on Campus FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENT

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 stamfordstudactiv@uconn.edu.
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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/.
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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 stamfordjudaicstudies@uconn.edu.
"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
k.charland@uconn.edu.
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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 terry.reilly@uconn.edu.
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 stamfordstudactiv@uconn.edu
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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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
jason.paladino@uconn.edu 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: uconn.spectrum@gmail.com
Muslim Student Awareness: Tuesdays @ 2:30 PM | Room 2.29
 For more info contact: msa.uconnstamford@gmail.com
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: fmc.stamford@gmail.com
Psychology Club:
 For more info contact: uconnstam.psychclub@gmail.com.
Student Government Association
Reach us at: uconn.stamford.sga@gmail.com, 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
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Events:
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Questions/More Information please email: ingrid.semaan@uconn.edu
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: stamfordjudaicstudies@uconn.edu
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
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Devin T. Gaines Student Involvement & Activities Center, Room 217
1 University Place Stamford CT, 06901
Phone: 203.251.8489 Fax: 203.251.9598
Web: http://studentactivities.stamford.uconn.edu/
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