Monthly Archive for October, 2011

Fast-a-Thon 2011

Published by Tynan Shevlin on October 31, 2011 in BSC Activities, Free Stuff, General News, On Campus and Student Group News. 0 Comments

The Muslim Student Association is hosting their annual Fast-a-Thon on Tuesday, November 1st! A free dinner that will break the fast is being served in the BSC’s Wool Ballroom at 5:30PM. The MSA challenges you to take the pledge.

Fast-A-Thon is an annual event hosted by the MSA of SLU, in which non-Muslims are invited to experience what fasting is like for the Muslims during the month of Ramadan. In addition to experiencing a Muslim tradition, you will be helping East Africa famine victims, as 100% of the proceeds will be donated.

Sign up for the event here!

 

STEM Urban Outreach Volunteer Welcome Meeting

Published by Tynan Shevlin on October 31, 2011 in General News, On Campus, Service and Student Group News. 0 Comments

STEM Urban Outreach is a program that works with middle-school kids to get them excited about science, technology, engineering, and math (hence the STEM acronym). They are in the process of recruiting new volunteers and they’re holding an informational meeting about it on Tuesday, November 1 at 5PM in the McDonnell Douglas Rotunda. Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend!

Contact STEM.Urban.Outreach@gmail.com for more info.

STEM Urban Outreach Informational Session
Tuesday Nov. 1 5PM
McDonnell Douglas Rotunda
free

 

Billiken Dining’s Halloween Boo-fay

Published by Tynan Shevlin on October 28, 2011 in General News, OM NOM NOM and On Campus. 0 Comments

Billiken Dining has a big Halloween dinner planned for this Monday, October 31st! Come to Reinhert or Griesedieck’s dining halls during dinner time to partake in spooky Halloween food and decorations. Here’s the menu:

Beverage:
Hot Mulled Apple Cider

Soup:
Corn Chowder with Devils Chicken

Hot Line:
Pumpkin and Sausage Stuffed Pork Loin
Potato Ghosts
Butternut Squash with Maple Syrup
Bloody Beets
Green Bean Casserole
Baked Apples
Spooky Ham and Pineapple Pizzas
Caramel Apple Slices
Popcorn Balls
Cupcakes
Halloween Candies

 

Peace of Mind Week

Published by Tynan Shevlin on October 27, 2011 in Event Announcements, Free Stuff, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

Peace of Mind Week, sponsored by Alpha Epsilon Delta, Active Minds, the Public Health Undergraduate Student Association, Unite for Sight, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, will be held October 31-November 4.  The goal of Peace of Mind Week is to promote student wellness and mental health through a variety of events that incorporate exercise, relaxation, stress reduction, sleep education, and study breaks before final exams.  Events are open to all SLU students and faculty.

Check out the schedule:

Monday (October 31st)
3PM-5PM – Puppies in the Quad. Come to the Quad to play with puppies and relieve your Monday stress. You’re invited to bring your own puppy too!

Tuesday (November 1st)
6:30PM-7:30PM – Free Tai Chi in the Rec Center. Come to the Smart Classroom in the Simon Rec Center for a free Tai Chi for beginners, hosted by the SLU Tai Chi Society.

Wednesday (November 2nd)
4PM-5PM – Free Yoga in the Rec Center. Come to the Mind and Body Room in the Simon Rec Center for a free Yoga session hosted by Elizabeth K. Callahan, JD.

6PM-7PM – Zumba in the Rec Center. Come to the Mind and Body Room in the Simon Rec Center for a Zumba session hosted by members of Xquizit. Please bring $2 to benefit Unite for Sight.

8PM-midnight – Scrubs Marathon. A Scrubs marathon will take place in the Lee Lecture Hall. Free snacks will be provided!

Thursday (November 3)
4PM-5PM - Stress, Mental Health, and Wellness Discussion Panel. Bring your questions about stress, sleep, and mental health to Kelley Auditorium and receive answers from experts.  Panel members include A. Michael Anch, Ph.D., Tony W. Buchanan, Ph.D., Rachel D. Schwartz, MA, MFA, Ph.D., Stuart Slavin, M.D., M.Ed, and Meredith Osborn, M.A., N.C.C., C.S.A.P.P., P.L.P.C.

Friday (November 4)
7:15PM-11:30PM – City Museum Trip. Meet behind Griesedieck Complex at 7:15PM for pizza and transportation.  Your $7 fee (due by Thursday, November 3) includes ticket, pizza, and transportation.  Email Rebecca Rohde (rrohde1@slu.edu) with any questions.

Stop by our table in the Busch Student Center (North Entrance) Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 4 anytime between 11AM and 2PM to buy your Peace of Mind Week T-shirt ($10), pay the aforementioned fee for the City Museum trip, and pick up information about stress, mental health, and campus resources.

Photo courtesy of Chris JD. Licensed by Creative Commons.

 

The Monster Dash 5K

Published by Tynan Shevlin on October 27, 2011 in BBBRRAAAIIINNNSSS!, Event Announcements, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

I was walking through SLU late one night,
when my eyes beheld an eerie sight,
For there were students dressed in costumes galore,
They were running at me, and to my horror,
They ran the dash… they ran the Monster Dash.

Halloween is just around the corner, and to celebrate, the Student Health Advocates & Peer Educator Program (SHAPE) is hosting the Monster Dash 5K, an after-dark non-alcoholic event. It’s on Saturday, October 29 at Hermann Stadium. Registration starts at 10PM, pre-race events start at 10:30PM, and the race starts at 11PM.

Students can sign up as an individual or on teams of 5-7 people. It’s $10 for individuals and $5 for team members. There will be prizes given for Top Team, Fastest Male Runner, Fastest Female Runner, and Best Costume. You don’t even have to be a runner to win Best Costume! Plus, everyone who registers gets a free T-shirt!

For more info, email SHAPE at shape.slu@gmail.com.

Monster Dash 5K
Oct 29 10PM
Hermann Stadium
$5 or $10