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July 18 – 24, 2011 Share in Facebook   
THIS WEEK
This week

Registration continues for Fall 2011 Semester.


TUESDAY 19th


2:15 pm: Meeting for all MA in Spanish students · Padre Rubio Hall (Valle 28), Lower Level (next to the Bookstore) / Bring your lunch!


WEDNESDAY 20th


11:00 am · Ponencia por la profesora Sara Fernández: "Aspectos románticos de la poesía de Rosalía de Castro" · PRH 1


THURSDAY 21st


5:00 pm · MA in Spanish Commencement Ceremony

UPCOMING: NEXT WEEK

Monday, July 25 · Santiago Apóstol Holiday · no classes / library open 5:00-8:00 pm

Tuesday, July 26 (5:00 pm) · Recital de la poeta hispano-argentina Noni Benegas · PRH 2

Wednesday, July 27 · Summer Session II final day of classes

Thursday, July 28 · Summer Session II final exams

Friday, July 29 · SSII University Housing Move-Out Date

Sunday, July 31 · professors deadline to submit SS II final grades

UPCOMING:
THE WEEKS AHEAD
The Weeks Ahead
Check here for events and programs beginning the week of August 1 >>
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Sports
Check this site each week for the latest news from sports director, César Rioja, about Madrid Campus sports and exercise opportunities! >>
THIS WEEK IN MADRID Madrid
Click here for some of what is happening this week in Madrid >>
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recital de la poeta hispano-argentina Noni Benegas, Tuesday, July 26 (5:00 pm) >>

During the summer Madridbabel -- an excellent opportunity for language interchange – continues with their usual international meetings every WEDNESDAY at 8:30 pm and every SUNDAY at 7:00 pm at THE QUIET MAN (Valverde 44 / metro stops Tribunal or Gran Vía).  For more information: http://www.madridbabel.es

Need help with either your English writing or Spanish language skills?
  Visit the English Writing Center and the Spanish Language Center, located in the entryway of Manresa Hall. 

  • English Writing Center / Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 2:00-4:00 pm 
  • Spanish Language Center / Tuesdays:  5:00-7:00 pm and Thursdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Summer Office Hours (including computer labs, cafeteria and other services) >>

Library Summer Hours >>

Looking Ahead to the Beginning of the Fall 2011 Semester: Fall 2011 classes for all students begin on Thursday, September 1.  Please note that on Friday, September 2 we will follow a Wednesday class schedule; therefore, afternoon and evening classes will meet.

OPPORTUNITIES & INVITATIONS
Take advantage of Madrid’s convenient location to travel around Spain and beyond!  To assist you in planning your own exciting trips, visit the Independent Student Travel section of our website.

Sunday Catholic Masses/ There are many Catholic parishes in the immediate neighborhood of the SLU-Madrid Campus, including the Parroquia San Bruno (Spanish language).  Also, Our Lady of Mercy offers a Mass each Sunday in English.

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