Monthly Archive for October, 2009

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Grim Reaper makes a visit to SLU

Published by Laura Thomson on October 29, 2009 in General News. 0 Comments

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The Grim Reaper will be on Campus today in participation with OkSoberfest and awareness of the number of people that are affected by drunk driving.

The Grim Reaper program is being sponsored by the Student Conduct Board in an effort to raise awareness of the number of people affected by drunk driving. According to a statistic from Mother’s Against Drunk Driving, 3 out of 10 people will be involved in an alcohol related car crash in their lifetime.

The Grim Reaper will hand out stickers to random people on SLU’s campus to represent the many people involved in alcohol related accidents. Through this program the hope is that Saint Louis University’s community will realize that anyone can be affected by someone drinking and driving and will maybe make a difference before they get into a car to drive after they have been drinking.

If anyone does not want to be approached by the Grim Reaper, please hold up your hand and you will not be approached. If assistance is needed as a result of this program, Student Health and Counseling is available by calling 977-2323.

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Dr. Shaner from the Cook School of Business to Speak for Last Lecture Series

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 28, 2009 in Awesome Faculty, BSC Activities and Speaker. 0 Comments

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Each semester a faculty member will be selected from student nominations to speak for the Last Lecture series.

There are not any pre-determined boundaries for the program – the faculty member will be speaking from the premise, “If you knew this was your last lecture you would ever give, what would you share with students?”  Dr. Michael Shaner, Professor of Management from John Cook School of Business, was selected to speak for the Last Lecture Series.

Dr. Shaner will speak at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in BSC 170.

Dr. Shaner received his M.B.A. from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Management from the University of South Carolina. He teaches graduate, undergraduate, and executive Masters level courses; and he has been awarded every teaching honor, both school and university, that the University bestows. His teaching methodology includes a strong emphasis on experiential learning, practical application, and student participation in all aspects of his courses. He has also developed and uses a computer simulation of the business environment.

In addition to his extensive teaching experience, Dr. Shaner has developed and delivers programs in the areas of strategic management, employee motivation, situational leadership, teambuilding, change management, and a program called “Adventures in Attitudes”. He has provided management development and consulting services to both large and small organizations, national and international, in both the public and private sectors. Mike also provides coaching services to executives seeking to maximize their business potential, run organizations effectively, and manage people wisely.

This program sponsored by the Division of Student Development and the Office of the Provost.

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L’Arche Halloween Party With Campus Ministry

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 28, 2009 in BSC Activities, Campus Ministry and On Campus. 0 Comments

Our friends at Campus Ministry sent us this announcement about L’Arche St. Louis.

This Thursday night from 6-9 pm in BSC 173, Campus Ministry and Friends of L’Arche St. Louis are hosting a Halloween Party for L’Arche members and the campus community.

L’Arche, an international movement where men and women with and without disabilities share their lives in family-like homes, gives witness to the reality that persons with disabilities possess inherent qualities of welcome, wonderment, spirituality, and friendship.

Join us on Thursday night for a spooky good time and a chance to learn more about the efforts in St. Louis to begin a L’Arche home here. For more information contact Ben Smyth, 977-1532, smythbk@slu.edu.

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Shave Your Head to Raise Money for Children’s Cancer Research

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 28, 2009 in Awesome Students. 0 Comments

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St. Baldrick’s is a non-profit organization that coordinates fundraisers in which volunteers shave their head in solidarity with cancer patients while raising money for children’s cancer research.

Volunteers spread the word to their friends and family who donate to their cause.

Here at SLU, a team has been started with a few students who are already working their way toward a goal. They’re almost halfway toward the $4,500 they set out to raise.

To learn more about St. Baldrick’s, check out their website here. You can also check out the SLU team page here.

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Be a Part of the Thriller Dance at the Chaifetz

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 27, 2009 in Billiken Athletics and Chaifetz Event. 0 Comments

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When humans discover the secret to time travel, no doubt one of their first endeavors into the past will be to 1984 for a shot at the auditions to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video.

But don’t wait until the invention of the flux capacitor. You can be a part of the Thriller dance right here, right now!

During halftime of the October 30 Men’s basketball game vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith, a group of students will be performing the dance featured in the video of Michael Jackson’s epic “Thriller.” All you have to do is show up to a practice, no dancing experience required!

Practices will be held on two separate days: Wednesday, October 28 on the Lower Level of the Simon Rec in the Mind and Body Room from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, or 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm; and Thursday, October 29 at the Simon Rec classroom, located north of the basketball courts from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Come to one of the practice sessions and then a rehearsal before the game on Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 in the Chaifetz, and you’re ready to get down in front of 10,000 people and get a free t-shirt!

For more information, email sluthrillerdance@gmail.com. Hosted by Residence Hall Association & SLU Athletics.