Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Today

RECYCLED NOTEBOOK SALE: Support the women of Juarez, Mexico by purchasing a recycled notebook in Java City from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. All proceeds will go to a foundation that hopes to stop the hundreds of murders of women in Juarez. For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Mathews at ext. 8507.

HAVE YOUR SAY! The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 19.  Stop by the Coates information desk between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, to complete an opinion survey about tobacco use.  The results will be published in the Trinitonian.  The Health Services staff encourages all smokers to quit for the day of the Great American Smokeout and make Trinity a smoke free campus for one day!

THE NACHO HOUR will be at 3:33 p.m. today in the Coates University Center lobby. Come out and enjoy nachos and agua frescas with wide range of students, faculty, and staff.

DEMOCRATS VS. REPUBLICANS BOWLING SHOWDOWN at 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Astro Bowl Sports Center, 3203 Harry Wurzbach. Open to the entire student body; need not be in College Democrats or College Republicans to take part. Need a ride or have questions? Contact Chrissy Breit at cbreit@trinity.edu.

SPEECH AND DRAMA DEPARTMENT PRESENTS URINETOWN: a wild saga of greed, corruption, romance, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. An evil monopoly, “Urine Good Company,” regulates and charges admission for one of our most basic needs- toilets. Performances will be held at the Stieren Theater, located in the Ruth Taylor Theater Building. Reservations can be made by calling ext. 8515 or by coming to the theater box office Monday through Friday between 2 and 5 p.m., or one hour before performances.

Tonight	Thursday, Nov. 19	Friday, Nov. 20	Saturday, Nov. 21
7 p.m.	7 p.m.	8 p.m.	8 p.m.

Upcoming

STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE COORDINATING COMMITTEE. Want to develop your leadership skills? A team of student leaders will be recruited to assist in the planning, development, and execution of the September 2010 Student Leadership Conference. Attend an information session at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the Coates University Center Waxahachie Room to learn more. Questions? Contact Jamie Thompson at jamie.thompson@trinity.edu or ext. 8823.

COME JOIN THE MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, in the Mabee Conference Room for an open discussion about the recent tragedy at Fort Hood. We will also have two active officers at our event who are knowledgeable about Islam and Muslims in the army. We will be distributing ribbons this week to promote awareness and support of the victims and their families.

NSCS AND ZX PRESENT A 'PNOCK OUT PNEUMONIA' DODGEBALL Tournament on from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Five person team - $15 entry fee (proceeds go to charity). Contact Anna Morgan for more information at amorgan1@trinity.edu.

Announcements

ILLITERACY AWARENESS WEEK: Monday, Nov.16, to Friday, Nov. 20. Come by the RotarACT table in Coates from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about how you can contribute to greater literacy rates in San Antonio through a pen-pal program, ESL tutoring, and donating used books.

THERE IS STILL TIME to apply for Alternative Breaks. Alternative Winter Break is January 6 - 9 to Brownsville, Texas/Matamoros, Mexico.  There are two Alternative Spring Break options: one volunteering in the Dominican Republic and the other in Washington, D.C.  Applications are due Monday, Nov. 23.  Visit www.trinity.edu/cci for more information, or contact Edwin Blanton at edwin.blanton@trinity.edu.

O-REC THANKSGIVING BACKPACKING. Did your family leave you feeling stranded and neglected this Thanksgiving? Why don't you come to the magnificent Palo Duro Canyon for a great time backpacking and camping on Thursday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 27?  Cost for the trip is $115. Sign up early at Bell Center Room 303 or by calling ext. 8236 to ensure your spot.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT RECYCLING?  Fill out this survey and enter to win a $50 gift card to H-E-B!  Click the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9ukuOF1jrQqPb5iHs2ILyw_3d_3d.

Today’s Tiger TV Schedule (Channel 14)

Midnight	Newswave
12:30 a.m.	The Not-So-Late Show
1 a.m.	Studio 21
1:30 a.m.	Murder On the Orient Express
3:30 a.m.	Drop Dead Gorgeous
5:30 a.m.	Stranger Than Fiction
7:30 a.m.	Syndicated Program
8 a.m.	Independent Projects
8:30 a.m.	Music Videos
9 a.m.	Newswave
9:30 a.m.	The Not-So-Late Show
10 a.m.	Studio 21
10:30 a.m.	Wayne’s World
12:30 p.m.	Breakfast at Tiffany’s
2:30 p.m.	Music Videos
3 p.m.	Newswave
3:30 p.m.	The Not-So-Late Show
4 p.m.	Studio 21
4:30 p.m.	Independent Projects
5 p.m.	Syndicated Program
5:30 p.m.	Across the Universe
8 p.m.	Pan’s Labyrinth
10 p.m.	The Terminator

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