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Christmas at the Cook Carriage House Save the Date: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Start planning now to attend Christmas at the Cook Carriage House, a day-long event spreading holiday cheer at AQ! Events will be added here as the event approaches, and here are just a few of the highlights!   11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Artisan / Vendor Bazaar Sponsored by Campus Life KNOW WHAT MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT? ... a funky knit hat... a retro bowl made out of a record... recycled/punk vintage jewelry... leather cuff bracelet or belt... alpaca gloves and scarves... fair trade woven purses... handmade art glass beads... journals and notebooks made from recycled books... swarovski crystal and bent wire ring... photography... handmade cards and notes... firey salsa... and more! These items and a greater variety all available for sale for $25 AND UNDER. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts for your friends and family! Skip the traffic, the lines, and the chaos and choose shop AQ! You'll be supporting AQ-based and local artisans and vendors!   11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Decorate Your Own Christmas Cookie Sponsored by Creative Dining / The Moose Cafe Stop by The Moose Cafe and

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... a funky knit hat... a retro bowl made out of a record... recycled/punk vintage jewelry... leather cuff bracelet or belt... alpaca gloves and scarves... fair trade woven purses... handmade art glass beads... journals and notebooks made from recycled books... swarovski crystal and bent wire ring... photography... handmade cards and notes... firey salsa... and more! These items and a greater variety all available for sale for $25 AND UNDER at Christmas at the Cook Carriage House on Monday, November 30th from 11am - 8pm. Don't miss this awesome opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts for your friends and family! Skip the traffic, the lines, and the chaos and choose to shop AQ! You'll be supporting AQ-based and local artisans and vendors! For more information on Christmas at the Cook Carriage House, visit http://www.aquinas.edu/students/programs.html.

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Save the Date: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Start planning now to attend Christmas at the Cook Carriage House, a day-long event spreading holiday cheer at AQ! Events will be added here as the event approaches, and here are just a few of the highlights!

11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Artisan / Vendor Bazaar

Sponsored by Campus Life

On the first level of the Carriage House, visit local artisans and vendors to purchase Christmas

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Submitted by Julian Kratochvil

Reality Series workshop speaker Jessica Eimer (AQ '05) will be speaking on the topic of Sustainable Living this Thursday, November 19, 2009. The workshop will be held in the Loutit Room from Noon -1:00 pm. Jessica is currently the Program Director at AQ for the Center for Sustainability. This series is planned to help students get information and education outside of the classroom for "life beyond AQ". Guest speakers present information on the "Real World," also known as the job industry, by bringing in Aquinas Alumni that are successful in their career fields. Please join the AQ community in hearing Jessica's personal experiences. Feel free to bring your lunch; there will be plenty of time for any questions that one might have.

Christmas at the Cook Carriage House Monday, November 30, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Start planning now to attend Christmas at the Cook Carriage House, a day-long event spreading holiday cheer at AQ! Events will be added here as the event approaches, and here are just a few of the highlights! 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Artisan / Vendor Bazaar Sponsored by Campus Life On the first level of the Carriage House, visit local artisans and vendors to purchase Christmas gifts for your friends and family for $25 and under! 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Decorate Your Own Christmas Cookie Sponsored by Creative Dining / The Moose Cafe Stop by The Moose Cafe and enjoy a make it and take it holiday cookie, created by YOU! 1:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - AQ Family Christmas Photos Sponsored by Campus Life Take advantage of this AQ campus tradition with a twist - sign up for your photo-op in Campus Life, then purchase your pics online at a discounted rate! Various Times Throughout the Day - Christmas Movies Sponsored by Campus Life and Friends Recall childhood memories while enjoying holiday favorites in the TV/Game Room. Various Times Throughout the Day - "How-To-AQ-Christmas" Sponsored by Campus Life and Friends Presentation

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  The Cook Carriage House will host vendors and artisans on Monday, November 30th who will offer products for sale to the Aquinas community for $25 or less, allowing a very affordable AQ holiday shopping day! This program is presented in conjuction with "Christmas at the Cook Carriage House" - providing AQ with holiday programming all day long!   Campus Life is still looking for vendors and artisans for the Christmas at the Carriage House event on November 30. The application deadline has been extended through THURSDAY, November 19th at noon. Applications are available via email at moorenod@aquinas.edu or for pick up in front of the Campus Life Office in the Cook Carriage House. All rules and regulations are on the application.

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Question: What do neck and shoulder rubs, math tutoring, craisins and electronic databases all have in common?

Answer: They are all part of a new AQ campus event called Exam Cram. Exam Cram is a concentrated effort to offer academic support to students the week before final exams. The support comes in the form of one-on-one tutoring, moderated study sessions, research assistance and writing help. So where do shoulder rubs and craisins fit in? Well they are two of the important components of Exam Cram that address the body, which include nightly refreshments, holistic massage, yoga and wellness tips. Most of

the activities take place in and around the Grace Hauenstein Library. The next Exam Cram will be held December 6 through December 13.

We have LOTS of activities currently planned, including Yoga & Yogurt, MOOSAGES in the Moose thanks to AQPB, and a jazz music night sponsored by the Music Department (our very own EXAM JAM, if you will)…. but there are many opportunities to provide excellent program throughout the day, over the weekend, etc! Please submit your program idea in our surveymonkey program and the committee will contact you if your sponsored event is

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Submitted by Julian Kratochvil

Reality Series workshop speaker Jessica Eimer (AQ '05) will be speaking on the topic of Sustainable Living on Thursday, November 19, 2009. The workshop will be held in the Loutit Room from Noon -1:00 pm. Jessica is currently the Program Director at AQ for the Center for Sustainability. This series is planned to help students get information and education outside of the classroom for "life beyond AQ". Guest speakers present information on the "Real World," also known as the job industry, by bringing in Aquinas Alumni that are successful in their career fields. Please join the AQ community in hearing Jessica's personal experiences. Feel free to bring your lunch; there will be plenty of time for any questions that one might have.

Campus Life is pleased to announce "Christmas at The Cook Carriage House"!   On November 30 from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Campus Life will host an Artisan/Vendor Bazaar as a part of day-long activities celebrating Christmas. Imagine shopping at the Carriage House and purchasing your holiday gifts, each for $25 or less, while supporting AQ-affiliated and community artisans/vendors!   Other events will include "How-To-AQ-Christmas" and at 7:00 p.m.,  Student Senate will light up the night with the AQ Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Watch The Moose for more information to come soon!   Artisans and Vendors, pick up your application for "Christmas at The Cook Carriage House" outside of the Campus Life Office or email moorenod@aquinas.edu for an electronic form. All rules and regulations are listed in the application... many of your questions will be answered there. Applications are due by noon on Friday, 11/13/09.   Whether an artistisan, a shopper, or a lover of all things AQ and the Christmas holiday, "CHRISTMAS AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE" is an event you won't want to miss! Save the date for Monday, November 30!

Submitted by Robert Abid

The brisk winds of fall and winter are becoming more prominent as November draws near, affecting warmth across the city, taking a toll on everyone, including the homeless.

But there is something that can be done. Aquinas College Campus Life and Campus Ministry are sponsoring a city wide program entitled "Warm Up Grand Rapids." All are invited to drop off their new or gently used clean blanket to the Campus Life Office, located in the Cook Carriage House, from now until Friday, November 6. The blankets will be distributed to the Homeless and Grand Rapids area shelters. Any type of blanket that you have to donate will be appreciated.

This is another opportunity for Aquinas to prove that AQ Makes All The Difference In The World. The need is real. The need is now.

Visit www.warmupgrandrapids.com for more information.

Brought to you by Campus Life and Campus Ministry.

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Submitted by Julian Kratochvil

The AQ Reality Series will be hosting Ryan P. Smith from Argus Financial Consultants who will speak on the topic of Workplace Professionalism on Thursday, October 29th in the Loutit Room from noon - 1:00 p.m. This series is planned to help students get information and education outside of the classroom for "life beyond AQ". Guest speakers present information on the "Real World," also known as the job industry, by bringing in Aquinas Alumni that are successful in their career fields. Please join the AQ community in hearing Ryan's personal experiences this Thursday. Feel free to bring your lunch; there will be plenty of time for any questions that one might have.

Submitted by Matthea Brandenburg

On Tuesday, October 27th from 8-10:30pm at Knape Hall, there will be a Halloween Party. The party will include a murder mystery, pumpkin painting, doughnut eating, and mummie wrapping. All are welcome to attend. Please bring either a canned food item or a $1 donation that we will donate to a local charity.

Submitted by Julian Kratochvil

Campus Life is requesting from every student club and organization that you email myself, a list of the excuetive board members. If all Club and Organization presidents will please email me, jsk001@aquinas.edu, your club's E-board information with the name and office that each member holds, as well as your advisor and their contact information. This list will serve many different uses for Campus Life. Thank you

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    Join the AQ Community for events on campus throughout the day. No RSVP necessary... just show up when/where you can.   Safe Zone Training—”What’s It All About?”—Faculty/Staff Experience hands-on training and information on how to be a “certified” Safe Zone advocate for Aquinas College that respects the dignity of every human person. This is a Phase I training. Phase II will take place during Black History Month programs. 10:00 a.m. — noon / Loutit Room     Ribbons, Face Painting, Resources Information Table Visit The Alliance and Senate Diversity for helpful literature, resources and tools for support, as well as ribbons and face-painting to celebrate our differences. 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 pm. / Academic Building Lobby   Seven Passages—The Stories of Gay Christians After this film, the Aquinas College community engages in our liberal arts tradition of civil and peaceful dialogue with one another. 1:00 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. / Cook Carriage House   Safe Zone Training—”What’s It All About?”—Students Experience hands-on training and information on how to be a “certified” Safe Zone advocate for Aquinas College that respects the dignity of every human person. This is a Phase I training. Phase II will take place during Black History Month programs. 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. / Loutit Room   The Dialogue Continues: The Times of Harvey Milk Watch

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