Monthly Archive for October, 2010

Kiln, SLU’s Undergraduate Literary Journal, is Accepting Submissions Until October 31

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 29, 2010 in General News. 0 Comments

Have a story you want to share? Regardless of your major, you can be published in Kiln, SLU’s Undergraduate Literary Journal. Martina Boyter describes the journal in more detail:

Kiln is SLU’s Undergraduate Literary Journal that is published two times per year. The online journal is accepting submissions until October 31st (Halloween). We are accepting pieces of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and even visual art. All submissions should be sent to Kiln at slukiln@slu.edu or could be dropped off to Kiln’s mailbox on the second floor of Adorjan Hall. This is a great opportunity for all types of writers to get their work out into the SLU community!

Questions can be directed at slukiln@slu.edu. To see previous issues, visit http://www.slu.edu/organizations/kiln/index.htm.

Image by Paul Chenoweth – Licensed under Creative Commons

 

Anti-Racist Writer Tim Wise Speaks on Colorblindness and Its Consequences Tonight in the Wool Ballrooms

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 28, 2010 in BSC Activities, Free Stuff and Great Issues Committee. 1 Comment

The Great Issues Committee will host Tim Wise tonight in the Wool Ballrooms. Lyle Wilson sent us this information:

Tim Wise is among the more prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. Recently named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World” by Utne Reader, Wise has spoken in 49 states, on over 600 college campuses and to community groups across the nation.

Wise’s most recent book is, Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity. He will use themes from this book to speak to students at Saint Louis University on issues of privilege and equality.

Wise is the author of 5 books that deal with issues of race within politics and society. He received the 2001 British Diversity Award for best feature essay on race issues, and his writings have appeared in dozens of popular, professional and scholarly journals.

The address will take place at 7 PM tonight in the Wool Ballrooms. Get there early to get a seat!

 

SLU Theatre Presents “Cabaret,” Premiering November 12

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 28, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts and U Theatre. 0 Comments

Following a very successful run for the first show of the season, Almost, Maine, Saint Louis University Theatre continues the 2010 season with a classic of American musical theatre, Cabaret. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s book Goodbye to Berlin, this daring musical uses the cabaret as a mirror image of a decadent and vulgar German society sliding toward the Nazis. This exciting intertwining of entertainment with social history includes such musical standards as “Life is a Cabaret”, “Welcome”, and “Money, Money, Money”.

The production opens Friday, November 12, and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM through November 20, plus a Sunday matinee at 2PM on November 21. Tickets are $10, $9 for senior citizens, $9 for SLU faculty and staff, and $7 for all students. Additional information is available through the box office, 314.977.3327.

 

Students Needed to Help Shelter the Homeless at College Church This Winter

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 26, 2010 in College Church and Service. 1 Comment

This winter, a group of SLU students will serve the homeless around campus by operating “Xavier Inn,” the Winter Shelter at St. Francis Xavier College Church. Ben Smyth explains:

In response to the gospel teaching to shelter the homeless, St. Francis Xaiver College Church will extend hospitality, fellowship, and shelter to homeless individuals on cold winter nights. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks including greeting guests, staying as an overnight innkeeper, setting up and cleaning up. Times and dates of service vary.

If you’re interested in sheltering the homeless over the cold St. Louis winters, contact Ben Smyth at smythbk@slu.edu by November 8.

 

Astha A Cappella Presents “A Celebration of Cornucopious Proportions”

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 26, 2010 in Awesome Students and Student Group News. 0 Comments

Astha A Cappella will be having their 3rd annual fall concert on Saturday, November 6, at 7 PM. If you’re unfamiliar with Astha, Mary Thomas sent us a detailed description:

Astha is the premier co-ed a cappella group on campus and blends eastern and western music in a unique way. AND ALSO IS THE BEST.

The concert will be held in the AB Auditorium in Cook Hall. Tickets are $5 in advance if you buy them in the Busch Student Center the week before the concert. They will be $7 at the door.

As if you needed another reason to go, the concert will be titled “A Celebration of Cornucopious Proportions.” Got you on that one, didn’t I?