Graduate Student Council (GSC) Events Bulletin
Representing the Interests of Stanford's Graduate Students
<http://gsc.stanford.edu/>
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o Grad Night at the 750 Pub
- Every Thursday from 7.00 – 9.00 PM:
- January 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2 & 9
- Live bands to be announced
o Johnny Afro at the 750 Pub and Eatery
- Dance to the latest hip hop and R & B hits
- Enjoy food and beverage specials at the pub all night
- Saturday, January 28, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM, 750 Escondido Road
o GSC Social Cuisine Classes
- Cook, Eat, Drink, and make Merry with fellow grad students.
- For more info and to sign-up, go to <http://gsc.stanford.edu>
- Sunday, January 29, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Graduate Community Kitchens
o Earring and jewelry making workshop
- Make a pair of earrings for yourself or someone else
- Explore other jewelry making options as well
- Wednesday, February 1, 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Nairobi Room, 2nd flr GCC
o Color-me-mine
- Paint a special pottery for your Valentine, or a special someone.
- February 4, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Color-me-mine, Menlo Park
- $5 for students & student spouses
o Super Bowl Party
- Party starts at 3 PM on 2/5 at the GCC
- Free Food and Drinks
- Sunday, February 5, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, GCC Havana Room
o Jewelry Making Workshop for Valentine's LOTTERY
- Impress the special lady in your life on Valentine's
- Show how much you care by making jewelry!
- Tuesday, February 7, 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Nairobi Rm, 2nd flr GCC
o Boston Brass Lottery
- See details below
- Wednesday, February 8, 8:00 PM, Dinkelspiel Auditorium
o Heart's Desire - Valentine's Party
- Cool drinks and live DJ!
- Ladies win gift cards to the Stanford Mall or Bath & Body Works
- Friday, February 10, 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM, GCC
o Valentine's Day Card Making Event LOTTERY
- Make professional, handmade cards for a sweetheart or friend!
- Enter Lottery @ <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=399181655247>
- Sunday, February 12, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, GCC
o Kartik Seshadri and Swapan Chaudhuri Lottery
- See details below
- Friday, February 17, 8:00 PM, Dinkelspiel Auditorium
o Gem of the Ocean, A.C.T. Lottery
- See details below
- Saturday, February 18, 2:00 PM, American Conservatory Theatre, SF
o The Qatsi Trilogy, performed live by Philip Glass Lottery
- KOYAANISQATSI: Life Out of Balance, Friday Feb 17th 8 PM, Davies Symphony
Hall, SF
- POWAQQATSI: Life in Transformation, Saturday Feb 18th 8 PM, Davies
Symphony Hall, SF
- NAQOYQATSI: Life as War, Sunday Feb 19th 7 PM, Davies Symphony Hall, SF
o Michael Moshen, Illusionist Lottery
- See details below
- Sunday, March 12, 2:30 PM, Memorial Auditorium
o Expressions Dance Company Lottery
- See details below
- Saturday, March 18, 8:00 PM, Memorial Auditorium
o Chinese New Year Celebration
- Traditional Chinese art performance will be shown
- Please come and celebrate
- Wednesday, January 25, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Alumni Center
o Award-Winning Teachers on Teaching with Guenther Walther
- "Textbooks, Handouts, and Other Learning Materials:
- Which are Effective?"
- Thursday, January 26, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Hartley Conference Center,
Mitchell Earth Sciences Building
o E-Challenge Workshop - Jan 26 @ 7:00pm
- "What Investors Look For"
- Speaker: Tom Fountain, Mayfield Ventures
- Thursday, January 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Packard 101
o KSAS - Korean Lunar New Year Gathering
- Join us in celebrating this special holiday!
- Music, Traditional Food (dduk) and Games
- Friday, January 27, 5:45 PM - 11:30 PM, Oak Lounge - Tresidder
o CEF Homey Chinese New Year Celebration
- Homey Chinese New Year Party
- With dumplings, sharing, games, songs, karaoke and more!
- Saturday, January 28, 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Nairobi Room (2nd floor of GCC)
o The French Stanford Student Association offers a cooking seminar!
- Seminar on French cooking!
- Go on the website for more information!
- Monday, January 30, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Bechtel international center
o Powderbound Ski & Snowboard Club Party
- Meet members of Powderbound
- Get ready for your ski/snowboard trip to Tahoe
- Monday, January 30, 9:15 PM - 12:00 PM, Havana Room & the 750 pub in the
Graduate Community Center (GCC)
o Unlocking the Mysteries: Illness and the medicine of Buddhism
- Presentation, Discussion on general buddhist concept
- Welcome everyone who would like to know more on Buddhism
- Thursday, February 2, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Nairobi Room, 2nd Floor Graduate
Community Center
o Stanford Career Conference
- Registration opens January 17
- Explore your options at this Career Week program
- Saturday, February 4, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni
Center
o A talk by Kaifu Li, President of Google China
- Come and hear about Google China.
- Speech by Kaifu Li, President of Google.
- Saturday, February 4, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Graduation Community Center
o STSA Chinese New Year Party
- Drinks, games, fun for all.
- FREE for all students!
- Saturday, February 4, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Oak Lounge
o VRC in February: new hours, new equipments
- Come back in February: updated camping equipments
- Join us as a volunteer!
- Monday, February 6, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Basement of Abrams in EV
o Wilderness First Aid during Spring Break!
- Wilderness First Aid during Spring Break
- Deadline to apply for partial funding is Jan 15th!
- Saturday, March 25, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Stanford Campus
PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Want to subscribe or unsubscribe to grad-events? Want to submit an
announcement for inclusion in this weekly bulletin? Find out how at
<http://gsc.stanford.edu>.
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Grad Night at the 750 Pub
The GSPB will hand out $1 off tickets that may be used for anything! Each
graduate student with a Stanford ID is entitled to two tickets. Tickets are
valid until 9:00 pm, and up to 4 tickets may be applied to each pitcher.
In addition to the regular menu the following specials are in effect:
- Alcohol: $2 Bud Light and 750 Ale Pints, $8 Bud Light pitchers, $3
mixed/well drinks
- Food: $4 Fries with Burger or Hot Dog (add fountain soda for $1), $3
Garlic Fries, $3 Onion Rings
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.
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Johnny Afro at the 750 Pub and Eatery
Johnny Afro spins the latest hip hop and R & B. Dance and enjoy the food and
beverage specials.
When: Saturday, January 28, 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Where: 750 Escondido Road
Cost: FREE for all students!
Proof of age (21) required for alcohol.
Contact info: gsc-programming@assu.stanford.edu
Sponsored by the 750 Pub and Eatery.
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GSC Social Cuisine Classes
Join your fellow grad students from around campus in cooling a multi-course
meal. The next classes will take place in late Jan - early Feb, so sign-up
now!
When: Sunday, January 29, 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Graduate Community Kitchens
Cost: FREE for all students!
For more information, see <GSC.stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council (GSC).
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The French Stanford Student Association offers a cooking seminar!
A lottery will select the students who will learn from the Chef Philippe
Bressolier all the secrets of the art of cooking! Be careful, it's a real
commitment! We want you to be here every other Monday !
When: Monday, January 30, 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bechtel international center
Cost: FREE for all students!
RSVP/register: by Monday, January 23 to sophiew@stanford.edu
Contact info: sophiew@stanford.edu
For more information, see <http://www.stanford.edu/group/fssa/>
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council.
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Earring and jewelry making workshop
Learn the specialized art of earring making in this jewelry workshop. $5
co-pay to reserve lottery winners spot. Snacks will be provided.
When: Wednesday, February 1, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: Nairobi Room, 2nd flr GCC
Cost: $5 for students
$5 for student spouses
RSVP/register: by Sunday, January 29 to
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=659641664242>
Contact info: <dwinston@stanford.edu>
For more information, see <www.luxejewels.com>
Sponsored by the GSPB.
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Color-me-mine
Go to this website to enter the lottery for this event:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=612941675254>
You can choose your ceramic piece online in advance at
<http://colormeminemenlopark.com/>. You can choose any piece valued at $12
or less, and we will pay the cost of that item (all you pay is the $5
copay). You may also choose a more expensive item and simply pay the
difference in cost. We will have two hours to play in our designated party
area! Underglazes, sponges, stamps, stencils, brushes and all accessory
items are provided. Color-me-mine will fire the pieces and they will be
ready for pickup within a few days after the event.
Carpool to be arranged.
Contact info: <trnguyen@stanford.edu>, <rfithian@stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the GSPB.
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Super Bowl Party
Come to the GCC to watch the super bowl with your friends. Cheer on your
favorites teams and see who wins it all in the end. Free food and drink
will be provided.
When: Sunday, February 5, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: GCC Havana Room
Cost: FREE for all students!
Stanford ID required.
Proof of age (21) required for alcohol.
Sponsored by the GSPB.
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Jewelry Making Workshop for Valentine's LOTTERY
Score big points with your sweetheart by making her jewelry for Valentine's
Day! We'll help you design the right piece for her. $5 co-pay to reserve
spot, snacks provided.
When: Tuesday, February 7, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: Nairobi Rm, 2nd flr GCC
Cost: $5 for students
$5 for student spouses
RSVP/register: by Friday, February 3 to
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=677311664324>
Contact info: dwinston@stanford.edu
For more information, see <www.luxejewels.com>.
Sponsored by the GSPB.
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Boston Brass
Wednesday, Feb 8th at 8:00 PM in Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford Campus
Sign up for this concert lottery here:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=223261665945>
There is a $5 co-pay for each ticket to ensure you go, and snacks will be
provided 45 minutes before the show in front of Dinkelspiel Auditorium. The
deadline for submission is Feb 5th.
For detailed information about the concert, visit:
<http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/event.php?code=BOST>
"…the quintet seemed connected by invisible bonds that created a unison like
that of brothers who know what the other is going to say or play before they
ever do it." Altus Times
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.
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HEART'S DESIRE – VALENTINE'S PARTY!!!!
What does YOUR Heart Desire? Whatever you crave, this party's got it all!
Ladies: win gift cards to Bath and Body Works or the Stanford Mall! Cool
drinks, live DJ, free for all students!
When: Friday, February 10, 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Where: GCC at 750 Escondido Road
Cost: FREE for all students!
Stanford ID and Proof of Age required.
Must be 21 and up.
Contact info: Andy Sadhwani <sadhwani@stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the Graduate Residences, GSPB, and GSC.
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Valentine's Day Card Making Event LOTTERY
Two Stampin' Up hostesses (http://www.stampinup.com) from Sacramento will be
at Stanford to teach each attendee how to make 3 professional-looking
Valentine's Day cards they can keep.
Enter lottery at <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=399181655247> before
Wednesday, February 8th. Only winners will be notified.
When: Sunday, February 12, 2:00-4:00 PM
Where: Graduate Community Center
Cost: $5 per person, due February 10th
Contact info: <jennetta@stanford.edu>, <rachellw@stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the GSPB and Rains CAs.
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Kartik Seshadri and Swapan Chaudhuri
Friday Feb 17th at 8:00 PM in Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford Campus
Sign up for this concert lottery here:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=814281665970>
There is a $5 co-pay for each ticket to ensure you go, and snacks will be
provided 45 minutes before the show in front of Dinkelspiel Auditorium. The
deadline for submission is Feb 12th.
For detailed information about the concert, visit:
<http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/event.php?code=KART>
"Kartik...transformed his seven-stringed sitar into an expressive human
voice that growled, sang, soared to the heights, and carried on elaborate
rhythmic discussions with [the]…tabla." The Plain Dealer
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.
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Gem of the Ocean, A.C.T.
Saturday Feb 18th at 2:00 PM at the American Conservatory Theatre, SF
Sign up for this concert lottery here:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=597071666374>
There is a $5 co-pay for each ticket to ensure you go, and snacks will be
provided at the show. The deadline for submission is Feb 12th.
For detailed information about the concert, visit:
<http://act-sf.org/index.cfm?s_id=&pid=tkt_geo>
"A Tony Award nominee for best play in 2005"
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.
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The Qatsi Trilogy, performed live by Philip Glass
- KOYAANISQATSI: Life Out of Balance, Friday Feb 17th 8 PM, Davies Symphony
Hall, SF
- POWAQQATSI: Life in Transformation, Saturday Feb 18th 8 PM, Davies
Symphony Hall, SF
- NAQOYQATSI: Life as War, Sunday Feb 19th 7 PM, Davies Symphony Hall, SF
Sign up for the concert lottery here:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=171851666384>
There is a $5 co-pay for each ticket to ensure you go, and snacks will be
provided at the show in San Francisco. The deadline for submission is March
5th.
For detailed information about the concert, visit:
<http://www.performances.org/performances/performances.asp?PerformanceID=484>
"...one of the most significant collaborations between a composer and
filmmaker in the 20th Century" -Melahn
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.
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Michael Moshen, Illusionist
Sunday March 12th at 2:30 PM in Memorial Auditorium, Stanford Campus
Sign up for this concert lottery here:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=148551666192>
There is a $5 co-pay for each ticket to ensure you go, and snacks will be
provided 45 minutes before the show in front of Memorial Auditorium. The
deadline for submission is March 5th.
For detailed information about the concert, visit:
<http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/event.php?code=MICH>
"He makes the physical manipulation of objects into a uniquely profound and
poetic form." Los Angeles Times
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.
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Expressions Dance Company
Saturday March 18th at 8:00 PM in Memorial Auditorium, Stanford Campus
Sign up for this concert lottery here:
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=584891666026>
There is a $5 co-pay for each ticket to ensure you go, and snacks will be
provided 45 minutes before the show in front of Memorial Auditorium. The
deadline for submission is March 12th.
For detailed information about the concert, visit:
<http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/event.php?code=EXPR>
"…alarming and arousing theater. We are left in amazement and admiration."
Stuttgart
Sponsored by the Graduate Student Programming Board.
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Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese Lunar New Year is one of the most important holiday for Chinese
people as well as people from Korea, Vietnam, Fillipines, Thailand,
Indonesia and other East and Southeast Asian countries.
When: Wednesday, January 25, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: Alumni Center
Cost: FREE for all students!
Sponsored by the ACSSS.
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Award-Winning Teachers on Teaching with Guenther Walther
Textbooks seem to become ever more voluminous, yet most students also
value a concise exposition. Based on student feedback, we'll discuss simple
means to improve learning outcomes and learning experiences.
When: Thursday, January 26, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Where: Hartley Conference Center, Mitchell Earth Sciences Building
Cost: FREE for all students!
Contact info: TeachingCenter@stanford.edu
For more information, see <http://ctl.stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning.
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E-Challenge Workshop - Jan 26 @ 7:00pm
Info: What makes a great ventures, great business plan, great presentation,
and what Mayfield looks for in particular.
When: Thursday, January 26, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Packard 101
Cost: FREE for all students!
For more information, see <http://echallenge.stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the BASES E-Challenge.
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KSAS - Korean Lunar New Year Gathering
One of biggest Holidays in Korea!
We will gather for a full dinner, traditional food, musical performances and
traditional games - join us.
When: Friday, January 27, 5:45 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Oak Lounge - Tresidder
Cost: FREE for all students!
RSVP/register: by Monday, January 23 to <taemie.kim@stanford.edu>
Contact info: <tsmoon@stanford.edu>
For more information, see <ksas.stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the Korean Student Association at Stanford.
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CEF Homey Chinese New Year Celebration
Homey Chinese New Year celebration with music, dumplings, food, sharing,
Karoke and games etc
Let us make and eat Dumplings and entertain together like a big family for
this most important festival!
When: Saturday, January 28, 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: Nairobi Room (2nd floor of GCC)
Cost: FREE for all students!
Proof of age (21) required for alcohol.
Contact info: leozheng@stanford.edu
Sponsored by the CEF and the GSC.
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The French Stanford Student Association offers a cooking seminar!
A lottery will select the students who will learn from the Chef Philippe
Bressolier all the secrets of the art of cooking! Be careful, it's a real
commitment! We want you to be here every other Monday !
When: Monday, January 30, 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Bechtel international center
Cost: FREE for all students!
RSVP/register: by Monday, January 23 to <sophiew@stanford.edu>
Contact info: <sophiew@stanford.edu>
For more information, see <http://www.stanford.edu/group/fssa/>
Sponsored by the French Stanford Student Association and the Graduate
Student Council..
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Powderbound Ski & Snowboard Club Party
Meet the members of Powderbound and plan your trip to the mountains. We'll
have snowboard movies, food, drinks, and good people.
When: Monday, January 30, 9:15 PM to 12:00 PM
Where: Havana Room & the 750 pub in the Graduate Community Center (GCC)
Cost: FREE for all students!
Proof of age (21) required for alcohol.
Contact info: Melahn Parker
For more information, see <http://powderbound.stanford.edu/>
Sponsored by Powderbound.
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Unlocking the Mysteries: Illness and the medicine of Buddhism
Illness is a fundamental form of human suffering.It can be both physical and
mental, and the two are inter-related. We would examine how buddhism lift
people from sickness through boosting self healing power
When: Thursday, February 2, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Nairobi Room, 2nd Floor Graduate Community Center
Cost: FREE for all students!
Contact info: contactwpb@lists.stanford.edu
For more information, see <http://wpb.stanford.edu/20060202.html>
Sponsored by the World Peace Buddhists.
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Stanford Career Conference
This program is open to undergraduate & graduate students and features over
100 alumni on a variety of career panels. The event also features an alumni
keynote speaker, networking lunch and closing reception.
When: Saturday, February 4, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Where: Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
Cost: FREE for all students!
RSVP/register: by Friday, January 27 to Registration is encouraged:
<http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/careerweek/registration.htm>
Stanford ID required.
Contact info: Natalie Siston, <nsiston@stanford.edu>
For more information, see <http://cardinalcareers.stanford.edu/careerweek/>.
Sponsored by the Career Development Center & Stanford Alumni Association.
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A Talk by Kaifu Li, President of Google China
A speech by Kaifu Li, President of Google China.
When: Saturday, February 4, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Graduate Community Center
Cost: FREE for all students!
Sponsored by the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford.
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STSA Chinese New Year Party
To celebrate Chinese New Year, STSA will hold the party in Oak Lounge on
Feb. 4 2006. We'll serve Chinese food, present shows, have games together.
When: Saturday, February 4, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Oak Lounge
Cost: FREE for all students!
RSVP/register: by Monday, January 30 to <chienyu@stanford.edu>
Sponsored by the Stanford Taiwanese Student Association and the GSC.
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VRC in February: new hours, new equipments
New Hours of Operation (effective 02/01/2006):
Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 pm
or Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 pm if Monday is a Stanford holiday
8:00 - 8:30 pm Returns
8:30 - 9:00 pm Rentals
When: Monday, February 6, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Basement of Abrams in EV
Cost: FREE for all students!
Contact info: hqguo@stanford.edu
For more information, see
<http://www.stanford.edu/group/EV/Misc/VRC/volunteer.html>
Sponsored by the Village Rental Co-op (VRC).
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Wilderness First Aid during Spring Break!
Redwood is organizing a 10-day, hands-on, 80 hour class during Spring Break
on Wilderness First Aid, taught by professionals from the Wilderness
Medicine Institute.
When: Saturday, March 25, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: Stanford Campus
Cost: FREE for all students!
RSVP/register: by Friday, January 15 to <http://redwood.stanford.edu/wfr/>
Contact info: <wildernessfirstresponder@gmail.com>
For more information, see <http://redwood.stanford.edu/wfr/>
Sponsored by the Redwood Outdoors Club.
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