Monthly Archive for May, 2009

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Google Photography Prize

Published by Laura Thomson on May 19, 2009 in Contest and General News. 1 Comment

Our friend and recent graduate Tyler Brownfield sent us word of this photography contest Google is hosting. From their site:

The Google Photography Prize is a global competition for students to create themes for iGoogle. Run in collaboration with the Saatchi Gallery London, the Google Photography Prize is open to students across the world.

Google is looking for creative new layouts for it’s iGoogle homepage. The winner will receive a £5,000 ($7500 USD) bursary and an invite to spend a day with Martin Parr.

If you’re intersted the deadline is May 31st. Enter Now!

iGoogle Art Cafe logo by takeratta(tm)* – Licensed under Creative Commons

 

Chartwells Summer Hours

Published by Laura Thomson on May 12, 2009 in Chartwells and On Campus. 0 Comments

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Are you going to be on campus this summer? Chartwells has just released the list of  summer dining hours. Here’s a few important notes with the full details at dineoncampus.com

The Grand Marketplace and Fusz Food Court will be open for the first half of the summer until Friday June 26th.

Salsaritas and Subway will reopen on Monday June 29th through Fall 2009.

Have a great Summer!

 

SLU Salvage Drive 2009

Published by Laura Thomson on May 11, 2009 in Environmental, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

recycleRemember as you move out to donate any unwanted items to the SLU Salvage Drive, hosted by Just Earth!

Almost anything is taken: Furniture, clothes, food, school supplies, and much more! Remember the salvage drive before you throw anything away!

Look for a salvage drive site near you!
Gries, Reinert, Dematt, Margueritte and Fusz: Look for the Blue tent!

Village upper and lower quads and Marchetti west: Sites are under breezeways!

Grand Forest: Look for the white tent!

Most of the goods collected are picked up by Goodwill daily. The food is being given to the Saint Vincent De Paul Society and the school supplies are being sent to Ghana by Students United For Africa to support their school.

 

The Historic Cupples House Hosts ‘Rooms In Bloom’

Published by Laura Thomson on May 11, 2009 in Cupples, General News, On Campus and Our Videos. 0 Comments

The Historic Samuel Cupples House is pleased to host its third annual Rooms in Bloom, sponsored by the St. Louis Florists Network. The floral feast begins on Thursday May 14 at 5:30 p.m. and continues until Sunday, May 17. A patio reception featuring the jazz trio, The Silk Pajamas, will be held on Thursday, May 14, beginning at 5: 30 p.m.

Once again, members of the St. Louis Florists Network will showcase their talent and draw their inspiration from the elegant décor of the 42-room Victorian mansion as they design floral works of art that complement the rooms and areas throughout Cupples House. The flowers and fragrances of spring will cross-pollinate with the art and ambiance of the Historic Samuel Cupples House to create the perfect oasis for a relaxing afternoon.

For more information please call Mary Marshall at 314.977.2666 or visit cupples.slu.edu.

 

Just Dance: Phases of Motion Spring Showcase

Published by Laura Thomson on May 6, 2009 in Awesome Students, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

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This Friday, May 8, Xavier Theatre hosts Just Dance: Phases of Motion’s Spring Showcase. This talented student dance group will be performing their own choreography! In addition there will be some special guest performances. Who?  Well you’ll have to show up to find out.  Show starts at 7pm and tickets are $2