Billiken News - SLU Madrid Campus

January 23 - 29, 2012

THIS WEEK

Bake Sale for the homeless in Madrid

Last two days to drop or add your classes!

TUESDAY 24

1:50 pm · First Bible Study and CLC in SLU Madrid · PRH2

7:00 pm · theatre Crew Organizational Meeting · Student Lounge

7:00 pm · Community ESL Organizational Meeting · PRH6

8:00 pm · SLU Soccer Team: BILLIKENS vs. Toshiba · At Green Canal

WEDNESDAY 25

10:30am-1:00 pm · Bake Sale in the Student Lounge · Profits will go to various NGO´s that work feeding the homeless in Madrid

1:45 pm · Catholic Mass · PRH Chapel

2:00 pm · Boston University in Brussels presentation on MA in International Relations, MSc in Leadership · PRH 10

2:00 pm · Scuba Diving Course Informational Meeting · PRH1

7:00 pm · Community ESL Organizational Meeting · PRH6

THURSDAY 26

10.00am-1.00pm · Activities Day · Student led clubs and organizations present their activities at the Cafeteria

1:45 pm · Misa Católica · PRH Chapel

2:00-3:00 pm · SLU-Madrid Student Government Association Meeting · PRH 14 · Contact Dr. Ariadne Ferro (aferro@slu.edu)

FRIDAY 27

Santo Tomás de Aquino – University closed

SUNDAY 29

6:00 pm · Catholic Mass on-campus · PRH Chapel

THIS WEEK IN SPORTS

Click here for the latest news from sports director, César Rioja >>

THIS WEEK IN MADRID

Mario Vargas Llosa: La libertad y la vida. The different facets of the Nobel Prize winning author. Through January 29. Admission is free. Sala El Águila. C/ Ramírez de Prado, 3. Metro: Delicias.

Gastrofestival: A unique chance to taste the best cooking at the best prices. Through February 5, Gastrofestival turns Madrid into a fiesta for the senses. The program includes guided tours in museums and original initiatives in shops, as well as a food-themed film season at the National Film Library.

Guided visit to the City of Chinchón. Saturday 28. 11:30am-8:00pm.

Movie: The Artist. Golden Globes winner -- Best Musical or Comedy, Best Actor (Jean Dujardin).

Click here for more cultural offerings >>

UPCOMING: NEXT WEEK >>>

Monday 30: Guest speakers: Alfredo Abad and Esther Ruiz of Acción Social Protestante to speak in THEO 361: Social Justice

Friday 3: Teaching Excellence Events, Spring 2012: Conversations on Teaching – “Writing to Learn”

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Graduating Students: Please submit your applications by Tuesday.

SLU Madrid Returning Students: Don’t forget to renew your student ID card and pick up the new Sanitas card!

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Campus Map (you can also find your class here) >>

OPPORTUNITIES & INVITATIONS

Theatre: Lights - Set - Props - Costumes - Sound - Make-up. Join the crew of this Spring's production "El lugar donde mueren los mamíferos" and be part of the excitement of theatre! No experience necessary. Tuesday 24, 7:00 pm, Student Lounge.

Operación Inglés 2012: Are you interested in working as a summer camp teacher/ monitor in Spain next July? More information here or contact Hamish Binns (hbinns@slu.edu).

Ethiopia 2012: Volunteer as an English teacher on a Salesian mission in Ethiopia next August – If you are possibly interested in this wonderful service opportunity, contact Hamish Binns (hbinns@slu.edu).

Every week a Catholic Mass is offered at the Campus Chapel in PRH. Wednesdays & Sundays (English) and Thursdays (Spanish).

Language Exchange at The Quiet Man (Calle Valverde 44, Metro Tribunal or Gran vía). Wednesday 25, 8:30 pm.

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