Monthly Archive for January, 2010

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First Ever First-Year Experience Trivia Night to be Held February 6

Published by Colin Shevlin on January 26, 2010 in Free Stuff, Student Development and Trivia Night. 0 Comments

Freshman and transfer students, as well as the FYE leadership from this year, are invited to the first All-FYE trivia night on Saturday, February 6.

Over $300 in donated prizes are up for grabs from Cafe Ventana, Vito’s, Fitz’s Rootbeer, Qdoba, Buffalo Brewing, and more. Prizes will be given both to the winning teams and as attendance prizes. There is no entrance fee.

Come individually or as a team of 4-6 people to DuBourg Hall 157 at 8:00 pm for a battle of wits the likes of which have never been seen! (Because this is the first year they’ve done it).

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Journalists Speak on Reporting Climate Change in Pius Library January 29

Published by Colin Shevlin on January 25, 2010 in Environmental and Speaker. 0 Comments

This Friday, January 29, three journalists from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Partnership with the Departments of Communication, Political Science, Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, the International Studies Program, and the Center for Environmental Sciences will present “Heat of the Moment: Reports from the Frontline of Climate Change.”

The presentation will feature three journalists who have covered climate change from different perspectives in different regions, namely William Wheeler, Anna-Katarina Gravgaard, and Jennifer Redfearn.

The event starts at 10:30 am and lasts until noon in the Knights Room at Pius Library. Refreshments will be served.

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SLU Fencing Club is Seeking Beginners

Published by Colin Shevlin on January 24, 2010 in Simon Rec Center and Student Group News. 0 Comments

The Saint Louis University Fencing Club will be having their first meeting for beginners on January 28 at 6:15 pm in the Simon Rec Center.

Come to Raquetball Court #6 if you’re interested in fencing, if you just want to look at swords, if you love “The Three Musketeers,” or if you’re lost in life and need some direction.

All participants will be able to shout “en garde!” and other French phrases as loud as they want.

 

SLU Athletics to Host 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in the Chaifetz Arena

Published by Colin Shevlin on January 22, 2010 in Chaifetz Event and On Campus. 0 Comments

It used to be that kids would gather in a driveway and play horse. Maybe you moved on and traded the asphalt of your youth for the gymnasiums of your high school years. Now is your chance to take it to the next level.

Saint Louis University Athletics is having a 3 on 3 basketball tournament this Saturday, February 6 in the Chaifetz Arena. All SLU students are invited to join in this co-ed tournament. Teams may consist of either 3 or 4 players, and the tournament cost is $10 per person. Registration should be completed in advance.

A grand prize of $150 cash and bragging rights are in store for the winning teams. You’ll get to meet with NFL player Laurence Maroney. Winning players will be recognized during the men’s basketball game vs. Dayton on February 13 and receive a Superbowl prize pack and trophies. The stakes are that high.

Second prize will be a gift card to Papa John’s and a t-shirt.

Each participant will receive a complimentary ticket to the men’s basketball game versus Dayton on February 13. Registration is first come first serve.

To register, download and complete these registration and waiver forms and submit them with entrance fees to the Billiken Ticket Office located in the Chaifetz Arena.

 

New Student Group Seeks to Remove the Stigma of Mental Illness

Published by Colin Shevlin on January 22, 2010 in Student Group News and Student Health. 0 Comments

Active Minds is a brand-new student organization at SLU that seeks to promote mental health awareness, advocacy, and education. The club’s mission is to remove the stigma associated with mental illness and to create a comfortable environment for an open conversation on mental health issues.

If you would like to work to increase students’ awareness on mental health issues, join them for their general interest meeting on Thursday, February 4 at 5 pm in BSC 253C. As this is a new club, there is a lot of opportunity to get on board and help it grow.

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