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Reunion Project Celebration

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On Tuesday, May 19th, 12 to 2 p.m. (Main Building Auditorium)

Join the Drexel University Writing Program, Center for Civic Engagement, and Philadelphia-area high schools and universities for the official announcement and celebration of the Lost Boys and Girls Read-a-Thon Essay competition winners. Inspired by the City of Philadelphia’s One Book, One Philadelphia 2008 selection—Dave Egger’s, What Is the What, which focuses on the “Lost Boys” of Sudan—the University Writing Program and affiliated students are promoting literacy and raising funds to reunite Lost Boys and Girls with their families living abroad; many of whom have been separated for decades. Lost Boys and Girls living in the Philadelphia area have written essays on the importance of reuniting with their families to compete for this honor.
At this event reception, get a chance to meet the 2009 Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan Reunion Project prize recipients and participants, along with several local and national celebrities supporting the cause (including Bill Zorzi, acclaimed former Baltimore Sun columnist and writer for HBO’s The Wire, which is the best show ever).

There will be a suggested (not required) donation of $1 to $5. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Sheila Watts at swatts@drexel.edu or 215-895-1799.

Take Back the Night Rally

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Helping disadvantaged women AND eating food. Swish!

Wednesday, May 13th ♦ Korman Quad ♦ 7:00‐9:30PM
(Rain Location May 14th, 2009)

A Domestic Violence Awareness Rally
FREE Food and giveaways! Avon raffles and more!

100% of the proceeds and donations from the event will go towards two local community organizations, Women Organized Against Rape and Women Against Abuse. This event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Commuter Car Show

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There were boxed lunches at this last year, but it doesn’t advertise that for this year. Hope springs eternal.

4th Annual Commuter Car Show!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
(rain date, Wednesday, June 3, 2009)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Newman Center Parking Lot (33rd and Chestnut Sts.)

Commuters! Show off your wheels!
All participants will receive a $5.00 Smart Card and t‐shirt for participating. The top three winners of the show could win a: TomTom GPS System, Firestone Car Care Package, BP Gas Gift Care, REVZILLA Gift Card, $50.00 Smart Card, or even a FREE parking spot for a term.

We are taking the Car Show online! This year Drexel community members will be able to vote for their favorite cars/bikes at the Show as well as online. To enter or for more information, please contact Commuter Student Programs and Services at 215‐895‐1328 or commuters@drexel.edu. Registrations are due no later than Monday, May 25th.

Not sure how I feel about this one

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From Pennoni Honors College Newsletter:

Free Spring Fest
On Thursday, May 14th, 6 to 9 p.m., Campus Crusade for Christ will host its Spring Fest with food, live music, and volleyball at Buckley Green. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Charles Gibson at ckg24@drexel.edu.

On the one hand, free food. On the other hand, Campus Crusade for Christ. Double-plus un-good if [name redacted] shows up. And the music is probably going to be Christian thrash-core, which is only interesting in theory.

AnthonyVG’s thoughts on this: Now that they changed the picture in the DDD, I remember this event. It’s okay to go, they don’t force anything on you. Just expect long lines, they’ll be bbq’ing food (and normally college kids don’t grill well). Expect burgers, dogs, snack foods and soda.

Crash Screening and discussion

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*Receive CEO Credit*
You think you know who you are. You have no idea.

The Office of Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services invites
you to a free screening of Crash followed by a discussion. Winner of 3 Oscars, 30 other awards and 18 nominations, this film brings out bigotry and racial stereotypes. The movie is set in Los Angeles, a city with a cultural mix of every nationality. The story begins when several people are involved in a multi‐car accident.

The screening will take place on May 13th in Stratton 113 at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Tanvi Nayar at tn66@drexel.edu.