Communication Email: July 6, 2009
Hello all,
Here’s your SASgov weekly, for 7/6/09. Hope you all had an enjoyable weekend!
Sincerely,
Suzanne
1. Upcoming SASgov Events
a. Happy Hour, July 9
2. Upcoming GAPSA Events
a. Chima Happy Hour, July 9
b. All-Star Game Happy Hour, July 14
3. Other Events
a. UPenn Bookstore – Discussion of “Righteous Dopefiend”, July 7
b. University City Dining Days, July 23-30
4. Graduate Student Center Programs
a. Volunteer for English chats
b. Volunteer for Graduate & Professional New Student Orientation
c. Discounted Tickets to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, July 16
d. Discounted Tickets to “Hollywood Classics Under the Stars: Star Wars & More”, July 21
1. Upcoming SASgov Events
SASgov strives to improve the living, learning, and working experience of graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences. For more information, please visit http://www.sas.upenn.edu/sasgov/
a. Happy Hour!
SASgov’s second summer happy hour will take place on Thursday, July 9!
Date: Thursday, July 9, from 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: 3619 Locust Walk
Food and drink for SAS and LPS grad students! Show valid Penn ID and govt ID. Guests are $5.
Please contact sasgov-comm@sas.upenn.edu with questions about SASgov social activities
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2. Upcoming GAPSA Events
GAPSA is the university-wide student government for all graduate and professional students at the University of Pennsylvania.
*Please visit http://www.gapsa.upenn.edu/engage/events for more information on upcoming GAPSA events.
*Please contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com with questions about GAPSA social activities.
a. Chima Happy Hour, July 9
Date: Thursday, July 9; 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 1901 JFK Boulevard
Tickets: None required. $10 cover at the door includes unlimited drinks (select drink specials only). Light appetizers provided. Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID.
Questions: contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
b. All-Star Game Happy Hour, July 14
Date: Tuesday, July 14; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Mikey’s, 3180 Chestnut St.
Tickets: None required. Three (3) free beers to the first 50 people, then $5 cover for 3 beers thereafter. Wings will be provided. Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID.
Questions: Contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
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3. Other Events
a. UPenn Bookstore – Discussion of “Righteous Dopefiend”
Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM
Penn Professor Philippe Bourgois – “Righteous Dopefiend”
An anthropological and photographic study on the world of homelessness and drug addiction in the US, told through the eyes and voices of those on the streets. Bourgois and photographer Jeff Schonberg followed two-dozen heroin injectors and crack smokers on the streets of San Francisco; this is their story.
b. University City Dining Days
University city Dining Days are from July 23rd-30th! For more information, go to http://ucnet.com/ucd/diningdays/
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4. Graduate Center Events
All events take place at your Graduate Student Center - 3615 Locust Walk - and are free unless otherwise noted.
a. HAVE FUN; EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS!
VOLUNTEER for SUMMER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHATS
Wednesday, July 8, 15 & 22; Grad Center Common Room
Help new international students practice their English and learn more about American culture through informal chats and activities! We’re looking for any person who is interested in helping out - native and non-native English speakers!
b. VOLUNTEER for GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
August & September
Remember when you were a new student? There was so much to figure out! If you’re sticking around this summer, help incoming graduate and professional students discover Penn and Philadelphia during the Grad Center’s New Student Orientation! Events start August 7, 2009 and run through the first week of fall term. Select “Volunteer” from the “Penn Status” drop-down menu when you register and we’ll be in touch with more details! You’ll earn our endless gratitude! If you have any questions, please email nso@gsc.upenn.edu.
c. Discounted Tickets to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, July 16
Date: Thursday, July 16, 6:20 p.m.
Location: Bridge Cinema, 40th & Walnut
Tickets: $7, limit 2 per grad ID. Available for purchase starting July 1 in the Grad Student Center.
Questions: Contact mastroie@upenn.edu
d. Discounted Tickets to “Hollywood Classics Under the Stars: Star Wars & More”, July 21
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: $8, limit 4 per grad ID. Available for purchase at the Grad Student Center.
Questions: contact mastroie@upenn.edu
