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Submitted by Sally Reeves

Tonight, Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m., Literary Life Bookstore will be celebrating the publication of Linda Nemec Foster's new poetry collection with a book launch party.  Foster will be reading from Talking Diamonds (New Issues Press) and answering questions about the creative process. The event will also include a booksigning.  Light refreshments, coffee/tea, wine, and music will round-out the celebration.  Literary Life Bookstore is at 758 Wealthy St. (at the southwest corner of Wealthy and Eastern).  For more info about this free event, please contact the bookstore at (616) 458-8418.

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Submitted by Sally Reeves

bd's Mongolian Gril, 2619 28th Street SE is raising money to make fleece blankets for children and youth in foster care.  $1.00 per person will be donated when you have a coupon or you can mention at the door that you are there for the fundraiser.  If you would like a coupon, please contact nanzebru@aquinas.edu or reevesal@aquinas.edu and one will be emailed to you.

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Jane Doe on eightWest!
Posted on November 18, 2009 at 9:48 am under Off-Campus Events | 26 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Timothy Dickman

Cheyna Roczkowski will make an appearance on eightWest Friday to talk about the Jane Doe Project. Be sure to tune in at 11 AM on WOOD-TV8!

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Free Showing of FOOD Inc!
Posted on November 17, 2009 at 4:12 pm under Off-Campus Events | 62 views | 2 Comments »

Submitted by Brett Little

Monday Nov 30th Wealthy St Theater. .7 miles from campus. Doors @ 6 Showing at 6:30. Stick around after for Q&A

Students Striving for Sustainability,Environmental Political Interactive Change,and the Social Action Committee of Aquinas College are offering a free showing of Food Inc. This movie delves into the American agricultural system and the policies which affect our country. The film reveals the systemic connection between the importance of buying local and organic food with what we eat, how it is produced and the prevalent human illnesses like diabetes, obesity, cancer and lack of proper nutrition. Dots are also connected with genetic engineering, farm worker protection, ethical animal treatment and the environmental impacts of our agriculture system.
Please stay after for a Q&A from our two sponsors Slow Food, West Michigan Co-op along with friends from Crane Dance Farm, Fulton Street Farmers Market and Local First . They will be talking about their organizations and answering questions about the challenges and opportunities we face within the American agricultural system. See www.foodincmovie.com more information regarding the movie and please contact Brett Little BAL002@aquinas.edu

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Real Food Diet
Posted on November 16, 2009 at 3:08 pm under Off-Campus Events | 52 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Brett Little

Students Striving for Sustainability,Environmental Political Interactive Change,and the Social Action Committee of Aquinas College are offering aw free shoing of Food Inc at Wealth St Theater. Monday Nov 30th at 6pm. This movie delves into the American agricultural system and the policies which affect our country. The film reveals the systemic connection between the importance of buying local and organic food with what we eat, how it is produced and the prevalent human illnesses like diabetes, obesity, cancer and lack of proper nutrition. Dots are also connected with genetic engineering, farm worker protection, ethical animal treatment and the environmental impacts of our agriculture system.
Please stay after for a Q&A from our two sponsors Slow Food, West Michigan Co-op and friends from Crane Dance Farm, Fulton Street Farmers Market and Local First . They will be talking about their organizations and answering questions about the challenges and opportunities we face within the American agricultural system. See www.foodincmovie.com more information regarding the movie and please contact Brett Little BAL002@aquinas.edu with any questions or comments concerning the event

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Free Showing of FOOD Inc
Posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:34 am under Off-Campus Events | 14 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Brett Little

Wealthy Street Theater Monday November 30th Doors @ 6pm, Showing at 6:30 About .7miles from campus on wealthy street Students Striving for Sustainability,Environmental Political Interactive Change,and the Social Action Committee of Aquinas College are offering a free showing of Food Inc. This movie delves into the American agricultural system and the policies which affect our country. The film reveals the systemic connection between the importance of buying local and organic food with what we eat, how it is produced and the prevalent human illnesses like diabetes, obesity, cancer and lack of proper nutrition. Dots are also connected with genetic engineering, farm worker protection, ethical animal treatment and the environmental impacts of our agriculture system. Please stay after for a Q&A from our two sponsors Slow Food, West Michigan Co-op along with friends from Crane Dance Farm, Fulton Street Farmers Market and Local First . They will be talking about their organizations and answering questions about the challenges and opportunities we face within the American agricultural system. See www.foodincmovie.com more information regarding the movie and please contact Brett Little BAL002@aquinas.edu with any questions or comments concerning the event

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FREE HAIRCUTS through 11/7
Posted on November 4, 2009 at 12:59 pm under Off-Campus Events | 39 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Stephanie Paulosky

Attention Students and friends!

Douglas J Aveda Institute of Cosmetology's senior students (under the direct supervision of instructors) are offering FREE haircuts and 50% off any service this week if you come in before 11/7!

If you have time this week during the day (9am-4:30pm) to come in and would like to book an appointment please call #877-334-8657 MAKE SURE to mention the EXTENDED FRIENDS AND FAMILY DISCOUNT and request Stephanie Paulosky (per this message) as your student or you will not receive the discount.

Questions? Email me! pauloste@aquinas.edu

Guys and gals welcome! Cuts are free, 50% off color, perm, mani, pedi, facial....etc

You can check out the website for a full service menu! www.douglasj.com

Hope to see you!

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Anthony Squires '01 invites you to "Madness and Insanity Reading!" on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30 pm. Anthony wrote, "Hey if you're in the area, I'd love to see you come out for the reading. If you can't make it and want a book click here http://www.facebook.com/l/1cbf4;www.amazon.com/Madness-Insanity-Anthony-Squiers/dp/0615302203/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257131357&sr=8-1". Event: Madness and Insanity Reading! What: Preview Start Time: Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30pm End Time: Wednesday, November 11 at 8:30pm Where: The Round Oak, 137 South Front St., Dowagiac, Michigan To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=168636624267&mid=1584bcdG5065f993Gf8d96dG7

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Trip to Visser Farms!
Posted on November 2, 2009 at 3:53 pm under Off-Campus Events | 22 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Jillian Wagner

The Student Senate Sustainability Committee is planning a trip to Visser Farms this Wednesday. All who are interested are encouraged to meet in the library parking lot (near the visitor parking section) at 2:45pm. Remember to bring your own bag! For $5 dollars all are welcome to fill their bags up with locally grown fresh tomatoes, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and more! Please RSVP to wagnejil@aquinas.edu. If you have a night class on Wednesday but would still like to attend, we will make sure a car leaves early to get you are back in enough time for class. Hope to see you there!

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Submitted by Aquinas College Women's Center

  The JHIWSC, VIBE, The Alliance, Diversity Initiatives, & Student Senate Diversity Committee present a Free Private Screening of Chirs Rock's "GOOD HAIR" Tuesday, November 3 5:00 p.m. Celebration Cinema North Theater Tickets are limited so please sign up in the Women's Studies Center (Lower Wege) or e-mail us at womenscenter@aquinas.edu ASAP! If transportation is needed please stop into the Women's Studies Center and let us know

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Mambo Italiano!
Posted on October 27, 2009 at 4:23 pm under Off-Campus Events | 23 views | 1 Comment »

Submitted by Monica Rischiotto

Hello All! Celebrate Italian Heritage month by eating a meal at Salavatore's, a locally owned Italian Restaurant and receive $5 off of your meal! Sign ups are at the Regina and St. Joe's front desks. The owners of the restaurant will also share the history of their family who immigrated from Sciliy to the US in the 1970's. When: Wednesday, October 28th 6:30PM Where: Salvatore's Italian Restaurant Why: Because Italian food is faaaabulouuus! And learning about the Italian family who cooked your authentic food will be pretty sweet too. Ciao!

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Catholic Social Teaching Lecture Tonight!
Posted on October 26, 2009 at 10:47 am under Off-Campus Events | 17 views | No Comments »

Submitted by Alma-Jean Setter

Fr. Mark-David Janus, director of the Catholic Information Center will be presenting on The Dignity of the Human Person tonight at 7pm at St. Alphonsus Church. Come and learn about one of the main topics in Catholic Social Teaching. The event is free and open to everyone! Refreshments will be served!

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Seeking Caricature Artists
Posted on October 16, 2009 at 3:56 pm under Off-Campus Events | 34 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Lara Fulton

Seeking one or two caricature artists or art students for company Christmas party. Artists wouldberequired to draw caricatures of guests throughout the evening. Event is on December 18th and required hours would be 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Artists will be compensated hourly. Please contact Lara for more information - fultolar@aquinas.edu.

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The Human Race Needs YOU!
Posted on October 15, 2009 at 9:07 am under Off-Campus Events | 26 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Mary Harwood

The NIKE+ Human Race at the Every Stride 5K/10K that is being held at the Candlestone Inn & Golf Resort on October 24, 2009. The NIKE+ Human Race is a worldwide race, and Belding, MI was chosen by Nike as their only location in Michigan! Races will be run in cities around the world. Last year 750,000+ participated around the world. This year we are expecting 1500+ entrants in our race.

Although we have a national connection, we also have a local focus. All of the proceeds of the race will be donated to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. We are in need of volunteers to help staff the event!

Some benefits of volunteering for the event:

  • Nike Volunteer T-shirt
  • Lunch (Burgers, brats, desserts and more)
  • 18 Holes of golf @ Candlestone good through October 2010
  • A chance to grab some Nike swag
  • Volunteer hours
  • The opportunity to participate in an AWESOME worldwide event!

There is a variety of shifts available starting at 6am and wrapping up around 3pm. If you might be able to help (or if you are forwarding this on), please email

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RESOLVE Poverty conference
Posted on October 14, 2009 at 9:21 am under Off-Campus Events | 24 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Joseph Balog

When: Nov 5-8th Where: Loyola University, Chicago IL What: Students get that hunger and homelessness are serious issues affecting real people and are taking action. We’re volunteering, raising funds and getting involved in our communities. Now it’s time to take our action to the next level. Students will learn from the experts of the anti-poverty movement, gain skills and build alliances with other students. Together, students will do what it takes to fight poverty. Price: BEFORE OCT 23: $100 AFTER OCT23: $125 NOTE!: For every 5 students from your school who register for the conference, the 6th person is free. To be eligible for this discount, there must be one payment made for all the school's attendees either by check or online credit card payment. How: Coordinate rides and group payment via (Google Doc) https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/aquinas.edu/ccc?key=0Akurnqs2sK2bdFllUmZaem13V19BRFpURnJ2aXJQR1E&hl=en More information on Agenda, Workshops and Registration: www.studentsagainsthunger.org

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The Human Race Needs YOU!
Posted on October 9, 2009 at 3:59 pm under Off-Campus Events | 35 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Mary Harwood

The NIKE+ Human Race at the Every Stride 5K/10K that is being held at the Candlestone Inn & Golf Resort on October 24, 2009. The NIKE+ Human Race is a worldwide race, and Belding, MI was chosen by Nike as their only location in Michigan! Races will be run in cities around the world. Last year 750,000+ participated around the world. This year we are expecting 1500+ entrants in our race.

Although we have a national connection, we also have a local focus. All of the proceeds of the race will be donated to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. We are in need of volunteers to help staff the event!

Some benefits of volunteering for the event:

  • Nike Volunteer T-shirt
  • Lunch (Burgers, brats, desserts and more)
  • 18 Holes of golf @ Candlestone good through October 2010
  • A chance to grab some Nike swag
  • Volunteer hours
  • The opportunity to participate in an AWESOME worldwide event!

There is a variety of shifts available starting at 6am and wrapping up around 3pm. If you might be able to help (or if

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Father Stan Fortuna in Lowell this weekend
Posted on October 9, 2009 at 3:58 pm under Off-Campus Events | 37 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Christine Avery

Father Stan Fortuna is going to be in Lowell tihs weekend for Life Fest at the Franciscan Life Process Center. If you have never heard of him, he is amazing!! He is a frequent speaker at Stubbenvile Youth Conferences and other national events. He captivates audiences young and old and has such a deep love for Jesus in the Eucharist. Check out the link for more information.

http://www.lifeprocesscenter.org/lifefest.htm

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CALLING ALL AQ GUYS!!!
Posted on October 6, 2009 at 11:11 am under Off-Campus Events | 19 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Sarah Ewing

Do you need volunteer hours? Do like working with kids? Do you like playing BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL and shooting off ROCKETS? If you answered yes to any of these questions there is a kid waiting for you in the M.A.R.K. Program. That stands for Mentoring Always Reaches Kids. These 4th and 5th grade students need positive role models (there is a HUGE shortage of guys in the M.A.R.K. Program), and while this may sound a bit intimidating, that really just means hanging out with the kids, shooting some hoops and and generally just having fun. The M.A.R.K. Program meets every Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm at William C. Abney Academy on Fulton next to Family Fare (about a 7 min walk from Aquinas). If you have any questions or want more info or directions you can email me at sde001@aquinas.edu

Note: Girls are more than welcome too!!!!

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CALLING ALL AQ GUYS!!!
Posted on October 5, 2009 at 9:13 am under Off-Campus Events | 17 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Sarah Ewing

Do you need volunteer hours? Do like working with kids? Do you like playing BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL and shooting off ROCKETS? If you answered yes to any of these questions there is a kid waiting for you in the M.A.R.K. Program. That stands for Mentoring Always Reaches Kids. These 4th and 5th grade students need positive role models (there is a HUGE shortage of guys in the M.A.R.K. Program), and while this may sound a bit intimidating, that really just means hanging out with the kids, shooting some hoops and and generally just having fun. The M.A.R.K. Program meets every Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm at William C. Abney Academy on Fulton next to Family Fare (about a 7 min walk from Aquinas). If you have any questions or want more info or directions you can email me at sde001@aquinas.edu

Note: Girls are more than welcome too!!!!

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AQ Club Night is Friday – What’s there to do?
Posted on October 5, 2009 at 9:10 am under Off-Campus Events | 27 views | Comments Off

Submitted by Randall Macgeorge

For those who haven't been to an AQ Club Night before, here's a partial list of what you can look forward to at East Hills Athletic Club:

Play ball (Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Racquetball, Soccer, Walleyball...even a giant beach ball!), go for a swim (The pool will be open from 10:30pm - 12:30am.), be a rock star (Guitar Hero or Rock Band with the Game Club.), try the inflatable fun (Bungee Running, Mechanical Bullride, and the Giant Human Foosball Game), workout with great cardio and weight equipment in the Fitness Center (10:00pm - Midnight).... Tired yet? Grab some snacks and drinks in the club lounge. You can chill out there and catch a game on the screen, play cards and board games, or just sit back and check out the action on the courts. Beleive it or not there's more, like the prizes....

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