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1. Volunteer Opportunities On November 18th, HATAS is in need of volunteers for their Fort Orange Club cocktail evening. This event ties in with their Home Sweet Gingerbread Home event series. This evening consists of a cocktail party with a silent auction. They auction off the gingerbread houses that were created by local groups and organizations along with many other items. They need volunteers to watch over the silent auction and help run things. If anyone is interested in this opportunity, please contact Jackie Ginnan at jginnan@siena.edu or 518-463-2124 ext 203. Volunteers are needed to help serve food at an upcoming Thanksgiving feast in the West Hill area of Albany to celebrate the grand opening of the new senior citizen community dining site. The feast will take place on Friday November 20th, and will begin at 11:30am. It is located in the first floor dining room at the Koinonia Center at 553 Clinton Ave in Albany. If you are available and would like to be part of a meaningful community event, please contact Karen Revitt at 518-442-5530 or email lade_k@yahoo.com If you are looking for a place to volunteer, the GSO volunteer coordinator has put together a list of 40 local agencies and organizations that utilize volunteers. This list is in the GSO office, but can also be emailed to you. If you would like a copy of the current list, please email volunteer coordinator Tiffany Smith at thenorthstar716@yahoo.com .
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2. Nepali Movie Night NS-RGSO in collaboration with ISSS presents a Nepali Movie Night - EVEREST An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard. Date: November 20, 2009 Time: 6:30pm Venue: LC 4 Your GSO funds at work ***************************************************************************
3. Turkish Movie Night Turkish Student Association cordially invites you to the Turkish Movie Night DEVRIM ARABALARI "Revolution Cars" An award-winning 2008 film with English subtitles. The inspirational story of Turkey’s attempt to build a national automobile in the 1960s. Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm Campus Center Terrace Lounge Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to all! Event details: http://turksa.blogspot.com/ Pictures from past events: http://picasaweb.google.com/uargso.tsa Videos from past events: http://www.youtube.com/UAlbanyTurksa Turkish Student Association University at Albany, SUNY
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4. Thanksgiving Dinner Party When: Wednesday, November 25th, 12:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Campus Center Ballroom in uptown campus What: Traditional sit down Thanksgiving dinner with great food, music, dance and friends! Cost: $5:00 per person Tickets are available at the GSO office (you cannot sign up without paying) Get the ticket now! The number of tickets available is limited. This is a GSO MCAA collaboration with ISSS, if you work for a RGSO group and decide to go, please fill up RGSO MCAA event attendance form when sign up for this event Your GSO & MCAA Funds at work
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5. Dining Etiquette & Networking Seminar DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 TIME: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM LOCATION: Begins in Fireside Lounge for Networking, then moves to Patroon Room (2nd floor Campus Center) for etiquette dinner. PURCHASE TICKETS in CAREER SERVICES by 11/16/09. Payment only with cash, check or money order, made payable to: University at Albany Cost per ticket: $8 UA matriculated students/$20 non-UA FULL MEAL WILL BE SERVED: Hors d'oeuvres (6-7p.m.), soda & bottled water, rolls, broccoli cheddar soup, salad, lemon sorbet, Chicken Marsala OR Grilled Vegetable Napoleon, chef’s choice starch and vegetable, cheesecake with berries, and coffee/tea/decaf.
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6. Videos from Diwali Night 2009 These were the video presentations screened during Diwali Night - 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYSg1Y6_fn4 - Origin Of Diwali http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oSQC8TGYxM - Past to Freedom struggle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoroT-dmnA4 - Independence and India today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEAD3jIZ7dc - ISO @ UAlbany The videos have been provided courtesy of ISO E-Board and Ravi Bonam, President, Indian Student Organization
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7. Graduate Student Mixer Graduate student mixers will be held at Legends on Lark Street on November 24th, 2009 and February 23rd, 2010. The cost is $5 dollars for endless beverages, limited appetizers, and unparalleled fun. The event will run from 7pm until 9:30pm.
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8. Brown Bag Series November 18th – “Seeing the Light: It’s About the Journey” Presenter: Betty P. Shadrick, Ph.D. Room: Campus Center Terrace Lounge You made the decision to pursue a graduate education with a specific goal in mind. As the work intensifies however, you may sometimes wonder if you chose the right academic path. The secret is that the work will be intense, and feeling challenged is all part of the journey. This presentation is meant to remind you of your commitment to the journey. We will also share anecdotes on how to focus through the trying times, enjoy the good times and always remember to walk towards the light. Contact Information: Dr. Betty P. Shadrick, Director of Graduate Student Diversity Phone: 518-442-3899 Fax: 518-442-3922 Email:bshadrick@uamail.albany.edu Refreshments will be served courtesy of the MCAA/GSO. This is an MCAA Cosponsored Event.
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