Announcements

• March Madness arrives in Greencastle this weekend
• Indiana severe weather preparedness week
• This week at Ashley Square Cinema
• Wellness Fair 2008
• Poetry club
• Black studies month lecture
• Burleigh Lecture
• Alternative Spring Break interest meetings
• Crain lecture
• WGRE
• Housing selection lottery 2008 - 2009
• Daphne Willis
• Student wellness committee
• Women and Art Day submissions
• Alpha Phi Omega new member interest meeting
• DePauw Performing Arts Series presents: The Taming of the Shrew performed by the actors from The London Stage
• D3TV schedule for 3/5- 3/9

• SODA (Student Organized Drinking Alternatives) meeting
• Find out about arts events on campus this week
• Office of Spiritual Life events
• Timmy trip to Ecuador
• Do you need an ITAP intern for your department or campus group next year?
• Westerman Fellowship for Community Outreach
• Hartman House Civic Intern applications due Friday
• Work Study positions with America Reads
• Friday night writing workshop
• Career Services events
• DePauw Student Government elections

Friday, March 7
Lilly Center
7 p.m.

DePauw students get in FREE by showing their DePauw ID!

The DePauw women's basketball team will open NCAA tournament play and will take on Denison University. Prior to that game Washington - St. Louis will tip off against Wilmington at 5 p.m. Show off your school spirit and your Tiger Pride this Friday and help make it a true home court advantage. The winners of Friday night's games will square off on Saturday, March 8, at 7 p.m. Provided DePauw is still in the mix, DePauw students will again get in free by showing their DePauw ID. At stake will be a trip to the Sweet 16/Elite 8, at a site to be determined. The team thanks you in advance for your support.

Be Loud. Be Proud. Be Positive. Tiger Pride!

A statewide tornado drill will be conducted today (March 5) at approximately 11:15 a.m., and a second drill will occur at approximately 7 p.m. this evening.  These tests should be used as times for everyone to plan, prepare and increase awareness for severe weather.  

This link is for a flyer that details events and includes information pertaining to Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week. As stated in the flyer, the goal is to better educate people about the hazards of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and to help everyone be prepared should severe weather occur.

Additional Emergency Procedure information can be found on our DePauw Emergency Management Web site.

Please note that our "DPU Alert" Emergency Notification system will not be activated in this exercise, however you may hear local severe weather sirens as those devices are tested. 

Thanks for your attention and efforts to increase emergency preparedness on our Campus. 

Fools Gold PG-13 (Watch trailer!)
Vantage Point PG-13 (Watch trailer!)

Show times are:
Friday: 7 and 9:15 p.m.
Saturday: 1, 4, 7, and 9:15 p.m.
Sunday: 1, 4, and 6:30 p.m.
Monday: closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

All shows on Friday or Saturday are $1 with a valid DePauw student ID. All other shows are free with a valid DePauw student ID. Don't forget, a valid DePauw student ID also gets you a 50% discount on all concession items. These deals apply to students only.

Thursday, March 6
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
UB

Highlights include presentations entitled "Health & Healing in a Teacup" & "The Pleasure of Self-Inquiry" and a free yoga session. In addition, gather information from campus and community vendors and learn more about wellness of the mind, body and soul.

FREE GIVE-AWAYS and POPCORN ALL DAY!! Give-aways include an iPod Shuffle, sports equipment, restaurant coupons, healthy gift baskets, t-shirts and more. Sponsored by The Wellness Center, Human Resources & the Kinesiology Club.

Sunday, March 9
6 - 7 p.m.
UB, Lobby

This week we'll be making a juxtaposition of Dante Alighieri and T.S. Elliot's works. Free pizza will be provided!

Wednesday, March 5
4:15 p.m.
PCCM, Watson Forum

Dr. Edward Cox from Rice University will present a lecture entitled "Slave Trade, Abolition and Indentured African Migration to Grenada and St. Vincent 1835-1861." Everyone is welcome and students are encouraged to attend the lecture.

Wednesday, March 12
7 p.m.
PCCM, Watson Forum

Philosopher John O'Callaghan of the University of Notre Dame will speak on "Honor Among Thieves? Justice, Prudence and Imperfection in Politics." All are welcome.

Wednesday, March 5
Thursday, March 6
7 p.m.
Hartman House

This year the Hartman House is hosting two alternative spring break options. Both work with Habitat for Humanity. The site locations are Valdosta, GA and Hattiesburg, MS. Good deeds, minimal costs, warm weather, Southern hospitality and a rudimentary tutorial on basic home construction... stop by the Hartman House for more detail.

Friday, March 7
4 p.m.
UB, Fishbowl

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, ever goes unnoticed". This is the chance of a lifetime to spend your spring break productively and volunteer in a community that needs your help. One group will be going to Georgia and the other in Mississippi. Come to the interest meeting this Friday to learn more. Contact Kim Stowers for more information.

 

Wednesday, March 5
4:15 p.m.
Peeler Auditorium

David Taylor, a documentary film maker, will visit DePauw University as a guest of The Gertrude and G.D. Crain Jr. lecture series. Taylor's presentation, "Filming the Presidency," moderated by Ken Bode is free and open to all.

WGRE's DJs of the week are Elizabeth Boyle, Cara Sharpe and Troy Montigney. Their radio show is on Sundays at 3 p.m. Congratulations Elizabeth, Cara and Troy! Listen live on WGRE's Web site and be sure to vote for next week's DJ of the week!

Need somewhere to live next fall? Be sure to register for the Housing Selection Lottery on e-services from March 3 - March 21! For more information, frequently asked questions and important dates, please be sure to check out the Residence Life and Housing Web site at www.depauw.edu/student/housing! Questions, E-mail housing@depauw.edu

Friday, March 7
10 p.m.
The Den

Singer songwriter Daphne Willis will perform at DePauw. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, March 6
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
UB 221

During our next meeting for the Student Wellness Committee, we will be discussing the design and content for a wellness Web site -- student input is needed for this project. All interested students are welcome to attend or email your ideas to menzel@depauw.edu.

Sunday, March 16
The Den

The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance will be holding a Women and Art Day. As part of Women's History Month, we want to feature women artists and their allies. Your art does not need to be related to the topic of gender to be considered! It is as much about visibility of artists as the content. Now accepting submissions! All forms of art are welcome: music, spoken word, poetry, visual art, etc. For more information or to submit lyrics/photos of art for consideration, please email pamelaselle_2010@depauw.edu or ashleyslupski_2011@depauw.edu.

Thursday, March 6
7 p.m.
Julian 111

Anyone interested in joining Alpha Phi Omega, the co-educational service fraternity on campus, is encouraged to attend a new member interest meeting. Please contact alphaphiomega@depauw.edu with questions.

Tuesday, March 11
7:30 p.m.
GCPA, Moore Theatre

This 5-member troupe, comprised of British Shakespearean artists from such companies as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain, and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, will stage a text-centered production of The Taming of the Shrew, with minimalistic technical effects but highly theatrical acting performances. Tickets not required. Performance is free and open to the public.

Noon Grading Curves
1:15 p.m. The View
1:30 p.m. Student Congress
2 p.m. Ubben Lecture
4 p.m. The Underground
5 p.m. Make A Scene
6 p.m. Tigerfire
7 p.m. DRL (DePauw Requests Live)
7:30 p.m. The Source
8 p.m. WGRE Sports Reporters
9 p.m. The Underground
10 p.m. Brass Tacks
11 p.m. Make A Scene

Every first and third Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
UB, Lobby

Please come out to share your ideas and have your voice heard on campus! If you have any questions, please contact briannewenning_2010@depauw.edu or linneazielinski_2009@depauw.edu.

For more information and a complete list of arts related events happening on campus, visit arts@DePauw, the online arts newsletter, by clicking here.

Wednesday March 5
5 - 6 p.m.
Reese Hall Lobby

Food for Thought
This week: Kerry Pannell
Bring your thoughts, bring your questions and bring your appetite. A weekly program sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life. Come listen to faculty and staff discuss what matters most to them and why. Dinner is provided.

Tuesday, March 11
5:30 p.m
RSVP for dinner location

Ministry and a Meal
At this dinner, we will think particularly about the idea/concept of call and vocation. The dinner, of course, is free. If you would like to attend, please let Lesley know by Monday, March 10, at marjorielytle@depauw.edu. We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Application due date: Monday, March 10 by 5 p.m.
Trip dates: Fall Break '08
Applications: E-mail timmyfoundation@depauw.edu

We are now accepting applications for the 2008 Timmy Foundation medical brigade to Quito, Ecuador. The trip is open to all students who attend DePauw University. During the trip, students will assist medical professionals in providing care to underserved residents of Southern Quito. In addition, trip members will have the opportunity to attend various cultural events and sites in Quito. This price includes airfare, meals, cultural event fees, and accommodations for the week. Translators are needed to help professionals treat and communicate with patients. This is a great opportunity to use your Spanish speaking ability to serve other people.

E-mail timmyfoundation@depauw.edu for more information.

The Information Technology Associates Program (ITAP)
invites individuals and departments who are interested in serving as on-campus internship hosts for ITAP Associates for the 2008-2009 academic year. The guidelines for proposals and more information about ITAP and the online proposal submission form can be found at http://www.depauw.edu/it/itap/OCHostProposal. The deadline for submissions is March 14, 2008. For more information contact: Angie Smock or Carol Smith.

Applications due by March 21

Are you passionate about community service? Are you a creative, organized and strong leader? Could you use a $1,500 scholarship? Then apply for the Westerman Fellowship for Community Outreach today! Scholarships will be awarded to one or more DePauw students to undertake service projects in the local community. Each grantee shall be designated a Westerman Fellow for Community Outreach. Visit www.depauw.edu/univ/hartman/wfco.asp for more details and an application.

Application deadline is Friday, March 7

Mentor a high school student, plan the DePauw Hunger Banquet, or work with faculty/staff member to plan a Winter Term in Service Trip. These and many more opportunities are available through the Hartman House Civic Intern program. Visit www.depauw.edu/univ/hartman/civic.asp for more information about positions and how to apply.

Looking for a work study position for second semester? America Reads is looking for Reading Coaches to provide literacy tutoring at TZ, Deer Meadow and Ridpath. Visit http://www.depauw.edu/univ/hartman/ARAC.asp for more information and to sign up. Volunteers are welcome as well!

Every Friday starting March 7
8 - 9 p.m.
Women’s Center, 306 E Hanna St.

In order to celebrate Women’s History Month, the Women’s Center Student Staff are hosting a weekly writing workshop for women and male allies. The writing workshop will focus on writing about the daily experiences of being our particular gender and the place that gender holds in society. We will read work by famous female writings and discuss the themes of these pieces. Everyone can attend these workshops regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, political ideology, experience level or preferred genre.

We will provide all materials including snacks, paper, pens and copies of your work. If you're interested in attending the workshop, please email ashleyslupski_2011@depauw.edu to confirm.

Wednesday, March 5
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
UB, The Hub

National Guard ROTC Information table

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Edward Rose Companies
On-campus interviews for Management Trainee. Please sign-up on TigerTracks.

Thursday, March 6
4 - 5 p.m. in
Harrison Hall 301

Pre-Law Event
Basic information about DePauw's pre-law resources will be distributed and questions will be answered.

Thursday, March 6
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Julian 152

Alumni Career Panel
Non - profit, Law, Technology, IT, business, science

Alumni from the above fields will share information and answer your questions about breaking into their field, their career paths, networking, the job search, interviewing, and related topics.  Please RSVP via e-mail to pamelawoodall@depauw.edu.

Wednesday, March 12

Walgreens
On-campus interviews for Management Trainee. Please sign-up on TigerTracks

Wednesday, March 12
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
UB, Fishbowl 

The Job Squad
Have questions about resumes, interviews, internships and grad school; drop by to speak with Career Services Staff.

Thursday, April 10

Peace Corps
On-campus interviews for International Development Worker

 

All application material can be obtained at www.depauw.edu/student/orgs/dsg or in the Office of Campus Life by April 4.