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| SPAN-418 Spanish Culture and Civilization - Academic Trip |
Registration for Summer 2012 is open!
MONDAY 19
Fiesta de San José (University Closed)
TUESDAY 20
9:00 am · Christian Life Community Meeting · PRH15
9:30 pm · Open Astronomy Observation Session · Conjunction of Jupiter and Venus · PRH Terrace
WEDNESDAY 21
11:00 am-1:00 pm · Interfaith Visit to the Islamic Cultural Center (M-30 Mosque) · Contact Ana Aizpún (aaizpun@slu.edu) to sign up.
5:30-6:45 pm · Violin Recital · Edoardo de Angelis · PRH4
7:00 pm · Special Lecture at Comillas ICADE: Chris Lowney · "What 21st-Century Leaders Can Learn from 16th-Century Jesuits" · Sala de Conferencias · Comillas ICADE · C/ Alberto Aguilera, 23 (Metro: Argüelles)
8:00 pm · Conference on History of Democracy in Spain (in Spanish) · Colegio Mayor Loyola · Paseo Juan XXIII, 17 (Metro: Guzmán el Bueno/Metropolitano)
THURSDAY 22
2:00-3:00 pm · Cultural Coffee Break: Algeria · PRH Student Lounge
5:30 pm · Guest Lecture · Eugenio Vázquez-Sentís (Universidad de Santiago de Compostela) · "Selective DNA Binding with Peptides and Metallopeptides" · PAH25
FRIDAY 23
Departure of Academic Trip to Córdoba and Granada.
10:00-10:50 am · Guest Lecture · Prof. Miguel Guillén (Hospital Clínico San Carlos) · “Spain’s Public Health System: Its Strengths and Values” · PRH16
3:00-5:00 pm · Golf Tournament · Green Canal Golf (Avenida Islas Filipinas, S/N).
5:00 pm · First Annual SGA Talent Show · PAH Patio
SATURDAY 24
11:00 am-1:00 pm · SLU Madrid Annual Easter Egg Hunt · PAH Patio
SUNDAY 25
6:00 pm · Mass · Capilla de San Timoteo |
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| THIS WEEK IN MADRID |
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“Picasso. El eterno femenino.” Explore Picasso’s representation of the figure of the woman. Free entry. Fundación Canal - Canal Isabel II. C/ Mateo Inurria, 2; Metro: Plaza de Castilla.
Dr. Martínez (Art History) recommends Taquería mi cuidad for authentic Mexican tacos in Madrid. C/ Hilanderas, 5; Metro: Ópera.
Language Exchange at The Quiet Man (C/ Valverde, 44; Metro: Tribunal or Gran Vía). Wednesday 25, 8:30 pm.
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Friday, March 30 (12:00-1:00 pm): "How to Work at European Union Institutions." Professor Augusto Bazán. PRH7.
Effective Teaching Seminar: “Psychology, Culture and Classroom Space.” Professor Hamish Binns - Wednesday, March 28 (5:00 pm) - PAH Seminar Room. Advanced registration required. Contact Sulma Farfán (sfarfan@slu.edu).
Atlas Week: The Atlas Week Program focuses on what we as global citizens can do to contribute to a better life for all people now and in the future. See the list of activities in St. Louis and Madrid. |
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SLU Madrid’s Student Government Association seeks leaders! Complete the election packet and submit it to the SGA by March 29.
Administrative Support Scholarships are available during both summer sessions for all registered students. For more information, contact Liz McCreary (financialaid-madrid@slu.edu).
Application deadline for SLU-Madrid Campus 2012-13 Ambassadors is March 28. Contact Dr. Ferro (aferro@slu.edu) for more information.
The Registrar's Office will be open for limited hours, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, from March 20 through March 30.
Daylight Savings Time in the US: Remember that clocks in the U.S. are one hour ahead; Daylight Savings Time begins in Spain on Sunday, March 25.
Counseling Center >>
Library Hours >>
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Campus Map (you can also find your class here) >> |
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Madrid’s Night Sky from Campus: Observe a rare astronomical event, the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus. Join Professor Jiménez on Tuesday, March 27 at 9:30 pm on the terrace of Padre Rubio Hall. Bring your own binoculars or telescope as well!
What can 21st-century leaders learn from 16th-century Jesuits? Find out by attending the lecture delivered by Chris Lowney, author of Heroic Leadership, who will be speaking at Comillas ICADE on March 21 at 7:00 pm.
2012 Interdepartmental Writing Contest: Prizes awarded in three categories: academic writing in English, creative writing in English, and creative writing in Spanish. Please follow the directions on the application form. Additional writing award opportunities: the Norman Mailer Writing Awards and the VI Concurso de Microrrelatos.
Violinist Edoardo De Angelis will perform a musical program, "The Virtuoso Violinist" on Wednesday, March 21. 5:30-6:45 pm, PRH4. |
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