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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

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AU presents 'wickedly funny' production this week SVCA meeting

Bergren Forum

ISSO presents: 'he Ju-On'

Women's Leadership Academy -- Apply by Oct.11 Graduate & Professional School Fair

Spend fall break in New York City!

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AU presents 'wickedly funny' production this week

AU Performing Arts presents:

"The Cripple of Inishmaan"

A comedy by MARTIN McDONAGH

Directed by J. Stephen Crosby

A wickedly funny story about a quirky, lonely, young Irishman whose chief occupation is to stare at cows - and the lives of others who live with him on the barren, isolated island of Inishmaan, off the western coast of Ireland

Oct. 4 - 7 (Wednesday - Saturday) 8 p.m.

C. D. Smith III Theatre, Miller Performing Arts Center, Alfred University General Admission: $5

Students: $3

AU Students w ID, Children under 12: $1.

(Strong Language, parental discretion advised)

For reservations, call 607.871.2828 [email protected]; www.alfred.edu/calendar

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SVCA meeting

Student Volunteers for Comunity Action is having a meeting today in the McNamara Room in Powell at 7 p.m. Come join us to learn more about what we do!

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Link for more information: http://people.alfred.edu/~svca/

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Bergren Forum

The Bergren Forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies will be meeting on Thursday Oct. 5 at 12:10 p.m.in the Nevins Theatre, Powell Campus Center.

Bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be available.

SPEAKER: Gerar Edizel

TOPIC: "Smyrna between East and West"

A look at the peculiar historical circumstances that occasioned the formation of one of the many minorities of the Aegean city of Smyrna.

It was one of the most complex social and cultural "mosaics" of the Mediterranean world before it rose from its ashes as Izmir. Two 18thentury intinerant priests may hold the secret to some of its untold stories.

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ISSO presents: 'he Ju-On'

Event Date: 10/05/2006 Event Time: 8pm Location: Bartlett Lounge

One of the most popular horror movies in Japan!

Plot: A curse that stems from the murder of a young woman, Kayako, and her son, Toshio.

Link for more information: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/elkan/thegrudge_02- 1024copycopy.jpg

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Women's Leadership Academy -- Apply by Oct.11

As an Academy member you will devise a plan for leadership that suits your needs and interests. You will also learn skills that are essential to success in any field, including how to speak with confidence, how to manage your time and manage stress, how to lead and inspire others, and how to use technology effectively.

Women's Leadership Academy is more than a series of events, it's a network of women who help each other succeed!

Interested? Apply by Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006. Click on the link below to download an application, or contact the Women's Leadership Center at 871.2971 or [email protected] for more information.

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Graduate & Professional School Fair

Event Date: 10/24/2006 Event Time: Noon-2 p.m.

Location: Powell Campus Center Knight Club Save this date!

Graduate & Professional School Fair Tuesday, Oct. 24

Noon-2 p.m.

Knight Club

Over 60 programs are registered to attend!

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Attached you will find the current draft of the directory.

Link for more information: http://www.alfred.edu/cdc/studentgradfairpage_06.htm Attachment: Grad Fair Directory-9-28-06.doc

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Spend fall break in New York City!

Hurry, there are still seats available! Spend fall break in New York City (Oct.1h-17), learning firsthand about the NYS Supreme Court from AU Alumna Justice Karla Moskowitz '63. Co-sponsored with Women's Studies and Criminal Justice Studies. Cost: $80.

Reservations Required --

Reserve and pay today by contacting the Women's Leadership Center at [email protected], or call us at 607.871.2971.

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