Monthly Archive for April, 2010

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Law Day 2010 Takes Place this Thursday in the William H. Kniep Courtroom

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 26, 2010 in Free Stuff and Law School. 0 Comments

The Saint Louis University Student Bar Association and Optimist International are hosting a Law Day 2010 from 6 to 8 PM in the school of Law this Thursday, April 29. Chris Wintrode explains:

We are inviting local middle and high school students from St. Louis to the law school to come learn about and appreciate the emerging challenges and enduring traditions of law in the 21st century during Law Day 2010. They will be able to watch a mock trial and hear from real attorneys, judges, and law students. We will provide dinner and prizes as well.

If you would like to attend the event, RSVP to Christopher Wintrode at cwintrod@slu.edu.

 

Active Minds Presents “In Our Own Voices” This Thursday at 7 PM in the St. Louis Room

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 26, 2010 in BSC Activities, Free Stuff and Speaker. 0 Comments

Active Minds, a student group that seeks to eliminate the stigma of mental illness, is hosting two speakers on Thursday. Amanda Textor explains:

“In Our Own Voices” speaker series from the National Alliance on Mental Illness featuring Elizabeth Rajchart and Theresa San Luis will be coming to speak about their personal experiences with mental illness and how they dealt with the diagnoses in college.

Speakers will be playing a video and stopping it at segments to discuss their own personal journeys with mental illness through dark days, acceptance, treatment, coping strategies, and finally success, hopes, and dreams.

The event will be held in the Saint Louis Room in the BSC at 7 PM.

Sponsored by Active Minds and cosponsored by the Great Issues Committee, Psi Chi, Billikens After Dark, School of Social Work, Doerr Center for Social Justice.

 

Students for Life Presents the Run for Their Lives 5k Tomorrow

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 23, 2010 in Student Group News. 0 Comments

This Saturday, Students for Life at Saint Louis University will be hosting their 4th annual Run for Their Lives 5K Run/Walk on April 24 at 9 AM on SLU’s campus. Here’s Patrick Grillot with SFL describing how the funds raise through the 5k are used:

The proceeds of the Run for Their Lives go towards the Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance. The PPSA was established by SFL in October 2008. In the 18 months since its creation, the endowment has grown to over $45,000. Earlier this year, seven students received assistance totaling $3,025.
The PPSA’s philosophy and goal is that no student should ever have to choose between having a child and having an education. This belief is founded on three values: education, community, and support.
Previous to the establishment of the assistance, the proceeds benefited the following local crisis pregnancy centers: Our Lady’s Inn, Birthright, and the Pregnancy Resource Center. SFL still supports these groups through volunteer work and publications.

SFL at SLU won the Community Service Award at the 2010 Students for Life of America conference for their work in the St. Louis community, including the Run for Their Lives. At the 2009 conference, SFL at SLU received the Group of the Year Award from SFLA.

The race fee is $15 for those who register before Saturday and $20 to register on the morning of the event. For more information, contact Rose Daly at rdaly1@slu.edu or Patrick Grillot at pgrillot@slu.edu.

 

Xquizit Hosts First-Ever Dance Showcase in the Wool Ballrooms on Friday, April 30

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 22, 2010 in BSC Activities, Free Stuff and Student Group News. 0 Comments


SLU’s dance crew Xquizit is holding their first-ever dance showcase in the BSC Ballrooms on April 30 at 7 PM! The cost of admission is free, so you really don’t have an excuse not to go. Unless you’re allergic to dancing. Or Mitchell Johnson.

Special guests will include SLU Step, Phases of Motion, Wash U Hip Hop Union, Billiken Bangra, and Elevation

Be sure to check out the event’s Facebook group for the latest updates.

 

Share Your Study Tips On the Student Success Center’s Facebook Page With the Chance to Win $20 to Barnes and Noble

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 22, 2010 in Student Success Center. 0 Comments

The Student Success Centers have started preparing for finals, and students won’t be too far behind. Hopefully. To gear up for finals, the Student Success Center has invited students to share their study tips on Facebook:

Become a facebook fan of the SLU Student Success Center and post your best study tip. You will be automatically entered into a raffle for a $20 Barnes and Noble gift card. The winner will be announced Friday, April 30. Check out the Student Success Center website (slu.edu/success) for additional tips and resources that may help as you prepare for your exams or plan for your summer internships and jobs.

For more information and to interact with the Student Success Center in real life, visit the Student Success Center located in the Busch Student Center, suite 331, or the School of Nursing Building, room 114.