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THIS WEEK
This week
A volunteer opportunity in Ethiopia in August
MONDAY 6

12:30 pm · “El alma, por los ojos desatada. Entre la confusión y la luz: las Soledades de Góngora y los retablos barrocos” · Dr. Ricardo González, Universidad de Buenos Aires · PRH13

TUESDAY 7

9:00 pm · SLU Soccer Team: Billikens vs. Escavio FC · Green Canal

WEDNESDAY 8


1:45 pm · Catholic Mass · PRH Chapel

THURSDAY 9


1:45 pm · Misa Católica · PRH Chapel

2:00 pm · SGA Meeting · PRH14

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

7:00 p.m. · Ethiopia 2012 Trip Organizational Meeting · PRH3 · Contact: Hamish Binns (hbinns@slu.edu)

FRIDAY 10


2:00 pm · Chess Club · PRH Patio Chess Tables · Contact: Christine Grimley (cgrimley@slu.edu)

7:00 pm · Glee Club Practice · Student Lounge · Contact: Bracey Parr (bparr2@slu.edu)  

SUNDAY 12


6:00 pm · Catholic Mass · PRH Chapel

THIS WEEK IN SPORTSSports

Click here for the latest news from sports director, César Rioja >>
THIS WEEK IN MADRID

Bankia Flamenco Festival: 20th edition of this unmissable event running through February. This year's festival pays homage to recently deceased guitarist Moraíto Chico (February 9). Estrella Morente (February 7), Rancapino (February 8), Niño Josele (February 10) and María Toledo (February 11) will also perform at the Circo Price.

Tapas Tour: A guided visit of the city, in English, along with “tapa-tasting” in three of the most emblematic tapas bars in Madrid. 6:00-9:30 pm · Friday, February 10 · Meet at the Tourism Office of Plaza Mayor (Metro: Puerta del Sol, Ópera). Registration required by 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 9. Contact: actividades@madridculturayarte.com

Don’t miss La Tienda Verde, the best bocadillos near the Campus! Take your pick from different bread types and ingredients and enjoy a cheap bite! C/ General Ampudia, 14.

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UPCOMING: NEXT WEEK >>>

Tuesday 14: Transfer to St. Louis Meeting.

Wednesday 15: Registration for Summer Begins.

Thursday 16: Honors Informational Meeting.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

New student advisor, Desislava Nikolova, joins the Advising Office. Welcome Desi!

Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Campus Ministry: Profits will go to "Pueblos Unidos," an association that develops various social projects in Barrio de la Ventilla, in the northern area of Madrid. February 15, 10:30-1:00pm, Student Lounge.

Muslim students, faculty & staff: PRH11 is booked for Muslim worship Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 2:30pm.

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OPPORTUNITIES & INVITATIONS

Operación Inglés Interviews: If anyone is interested in working in a language summer camp this July, sign up for an interview on Hamish Binns' office door (PAH 1st floor). Interviews on Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 and Tuesday 14.

Lent Retreat: "A Journey to Conversion". February 19. 11:30am-4:30pm, PRH. Sign up in the Student Life Office. Limited spots available!

Join the International Relations Society for a political discussion on Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
Contact: irs-madrid@slu.edu.

Day Trip to Aranjuez: Only an hour train ride from Madrid, Aranjuez offers an impressive royal palace and beautiful gardens--all of which can be seen in one day! For information, click here.
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