Monday, February 15, 2010

What's Going on this Week: 2/15- 2/21


PURPLE WEEK 2010!

SLG and SLB present Purple Week at MSU!

The most ANTICIPATED and NEW events are coming near you on MSU's campus: PURPLE WEEK! Hosted by not just one but TWO fraternal organizations that bleed purple, the lovely ladies of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. of the most TRULY ALLURING Theta Alpha chapter and the gentlemen of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. of the PAINFUL Pi Alpha chapter. This is something you will not want to miss!

PURPLE WEEK Spring 2010:


**Purple Fitness with P90X**
When: Monday February 15th at 7pm
Where: Holden Hall, C133
What: Spring Break is right around the corner, so when is a there better time to start getting in better shape? Come workout with the Betas and Gammas at Holden Hall! The Betas and the Gammas will provide you a FREE work out with the hottest new trend of P 90X. Remember to dress in your workout gear. This is something you will definitely not want to miss!


**IGC Meet n' Greet**
When: Tuesday February 16th at 8pm
Where: Hubbard Hall
What: Come meet the organizations in The Independent Greek Council here at MSU! You can get a chance to talk to all the organizations under this council and get more information about what our organizations are about! After, come hang out with the Betas and Gammas at Buffalo Wild Wings!


**Sigma Lambda Beta and Sigma Lambda Gamma Informational**
When: Wednesday February 17th at 6:30pm
Where: Business College, SLG: Room 103, SLB: Room 105
What: Do you think you have what it takes to be a brother or sister of one of these elite organizations? Come to the Sigma Lambda Beta and Sigma Lambda Gamma Informationals for Spring 2010! You will get a chance to meet with members of both organizations, learn what our organizations stand for and how you could become a member of them! If you are very interested in either of our organizations you will NOT want to miss this!

Study Tables following right after… what is a week full of fun with no study? Join us at the MAIN LIBRARY and get your study on!


**Battle of the Sexes**
When: Thursday February 18th at 7pm
Where: Multicultural Center
What: SEX- a three letter word with so many meanings. Do you think you know the ins and outs of these three letters? Come to Battle of the Sexes hosted by the Betas and Gammas. There will a fun game featuring fun and safe sex questions as well as special snacks and goodies for you. You won't want to miss it!


**Latin X-Plosion**
When: Friday February 19th at 6pm
Where: MSU Auditorium
What: The biggest Latin event of the year, Latin X-Plosion, is here! Come see all the different performances by our MSU student community representing their Latin roots!

After, come get ready with the Betas and Gammas for the OFFICIAL After-Party at Club X-CEL, hosted by Mojito Ent. in collaboration with MSU student organizations. Tickets are $10 for 18+ and $5 for 21+, with inflation in effect. Doors open at 9pm. All profits from this party will go to the Haiti Relief Fund and towards building a playground in El Salvador. This will be one of the hottest parties of the year and you don’t want to miss it!


**Community Service at the Michigan Food Bank**
When: Saturday February 20th at 10am
Where: Michigan Food Bank
What: Throughout the week, we will be collecting non-perishable items at all our events so make sure to bring any donations you want to make. All non-perishable items that have been collected throughout PURPLE WEEK will be donated to the Mid-Michigan Collection Center. Come join the brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta and the sisters of Sigma Lambda Gamma as deliver the donation and volunteer on-site at the Michigan Food Bank!

---BRING CANNED GOODS TO DONATE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK!---


**SLG Theta Alpha Chapter Founder’s Day**
When: Sunday February 21st at 3pm
Where: The Rock
What: 12 years ago, the Theta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma became the first sorority of its kind on the MSU campus. Come join us as we paint the rock and celebrate 12 years of excellence on our Chapter Founder’s Day!


We hope to see you all at PURPLE WEEK 2010. This is a great time for you to learn about what our organizations have to offer as well as getting out and about at MSU! :) See you soon!!

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BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: ALPHA WEEK SPRING 2010

UH OH...!!! ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN!!!

WHEN EVERYTHING STOPS AND THE ALPHAS TAKEOVER FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK!!!

WE HAVE CHANGED THE CAMPUS AND THIS WEEK WILL CONTINUE OUR LEGACY OF GREATNESS!!!

WE HAVE PUT HARDWORK INTO ANOTHER GREAT WEEK OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS!!!

ALPHA WEEK SPRING 2010
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14TH- SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14TH (VALENTINES DAY)
LET THE ALPHAS BE YOUR VALENTINE
7:06PM
HOLDEN HALL RM. 135
COME BE PAMPERED AND FIND A PERFECT VALENTINE OUT OF THE BRUHS!!! DO YOU NEED A VALENTINE?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2201279547#!/event.php?eid=303275530058&index=1

MONDAY FEBRUARY 15TH
WHERE WAS THIS IN HISTORY???
7:06PM
HUBBARD HALL RM. 131
COME FOR A DISCUSSION ON THE LOST GENERATION OF BLACK PANTHERS AND THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT THAT WAS NEVER DISCUSSED IN HISTORY BOOKS! WHAT DID THE BLACK PANTHERS LOOK TO DO?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=345889331272

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16TH
KING HEROIN (IN ASSOCIATION WITH OMEGA PSI PHI)
7:06PM
WELLS HALL RM. B104
COME FOR AN INTENSE DISCUSSION FEATURING PANELISTS DISCUSSING THE DRUG EPIDEMIC IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY! WHAT HAS CRACK COCAINE DONE TO OUR PEOPLE?
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2201279547#!/event.php?eid=303880484843&index=1

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT US!!! (IN ASSOCIATION WITH AAC)
7:06PM
HOLDEN HALL RM. G8
COME TO DISCUSS THE MEDIA COVERAGE THAT BLACKS RECEIVE OR LACK THERE OF IN THE STATE NEWS! IS ALL NEWS GOOD NEWS?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=299649091661

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18TH
MSU CRIBS
7:06PM
NORTH KEDZIE RM. 101
COME WATCH SOME OF THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT DORMS, APARTMENTS AND HOUSES AROUND THE MSU COMMUNITY! WHO'S IS THE BEST?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=10150089018930145

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19TH
BLACK V.S. GOLD POWDERPUFF BASKETBALL GAME
7:06PM
IM WEST GYM
COME WATCH AS SOME OF THE BEST YOUNG LADIES COMPETE IN THE FIRST ANNUAL POWDERPUFF B-BALL GAME! WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE TITLE?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=308094710822

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20TH
MORNING: COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

NIGHT!!!!

***PAJAMA JAMMY JAM***
10PM-2AM
DEM HALL
TICKETS $7 OR 7 CANNED GOODS
BRING 7 CANS TO THE CATA MON-WEDS FROM 11AM-2PM OR TO ANY OF OUR 1ST 3 PROGRAMS AND RECEIVE A FREE TICKET!!!
FOR TICKETS CONTACT:
MARV: (313) 647-2443
AARON: (708) 299-6747
J DUNN: (773) 574-5457
ROSEWOOD: (313) 682-1547
AL: (313) 530-3461

GET THE PJS TOGETHER PEOPLE!!! SEXIEST PJS FOR LADIES WILL WIN A $$$$CASH$$$$ PRIZE!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=326722381978

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST
GO TO CHURCH WITH THE ALPHAS
LANSING C.O.G.I.C
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Black Student Alliance Presents: BAMBOOZELED!

Reavealing the history of "Black Face" and Minstrel shows and their effect on our culture today.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
MULTI-CULTURAL CENTER
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SpitFire Poetry Slam

Bringing Poetry to the People!
Poetry in East Lansing!!!
Wednesday Feb 17th

@Scene Metrospace (120 Charles Street)
(Right Across From Buffalo Wild Wings and Next to Georgio's Pizza)

Doors Open@ 7:45pm, Show starts @ 8pm
There Will be an OPEN MIC!

$4 General
$3 Students

Featuring T. Miller & Eboni Hogan

CO-SPONSORED BY THE BLACK POETS SOCIETY 
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BDUBS Fundraiser

 On Behalf of the Site Leaders, Staff, and Students from The International Engagement in Mexico program, we would like to invite everybody to come out and enjoy some great food for either lunch or dinner and help us support a great cause at the same time. Our annual trip to Mexico is coming up soon and the Cities of Puebla, Cuernavaca, and Merida could use your help to make this years I.E.M program another Spartan Success, so come out and enjoy some great food, have some greater fun, for the greatest cause: helping others.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Time:
10:00am - 11:55pm
Location:
BDUBS - East Lansing (Grand River Location)
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Monday, February 8, 2010

I Love My Woman - Malcolm Jamal Warner

What's Happening This Week! 2/8- 2/14

"Knowing Is Beautiful" ΦΒΣ

2010 Delta Kappa Chapter Sigma Week
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE BROTHERS OF PHI BETA SIGMA FOR ANOTHER WEEK OF GREAT EVENTS

"KNOWING IS BEAUTIFUL"

ΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣΣ
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MON 2/8/10 - "CAN I SPEND THE NIGHT???"

Sexual awareness program to advocate for safer sex. Discussions will include providing statistics, information and the resources to help get everyone involved with advocating safe sex. Get Tested.

Hubbard Hall
7:14 P.M.

TUES 2/9/10 - "I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU..."

Relationships have changed as time has passed. This program is to point out those changes and see how it effects our society today and what we can do to help improve or romantic relationships.

Berkey Hall
Room 130
7:14 P.M.

WEDS 2/10/10 - "OPEN HOUSE"

The open house is your chance to get to know more about Phi Beta Sigma. This the your opportunity to not only learn about the organization but to find out information about each individual. Come with any questions you may have.

Berkey Hall
Room 103
7:14 P.m.

"Study With The Sigmas"

Come out to the main library to study with the Sigmas. We will provide help and tutoring with the subjects you may be struggling in.

Main Library
9pm-12am

THURS 2/11/10 - "THE BEAUTY OF A BLACK WOMAN" Collaboration with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated.

This program is to acknowledge the accomplishments and pay homage to the African-American women before and during our time who have made an impact on our culture.

Armstrong
2nd Floor Lounge
6:30 P.M.

FRI 2/12/10 - "KNOW YOUR STATUS" Collaboration With Case Hall Black Caucus

Know your status. Come out to Wilson hall with Case Hall Black Caucus as we offer on site AIDS testing.

Wilson Hall
Caucus Room
12-4 P.M.

SAT 2/13/10 - "CAKE CONCERT" Collaboration with ResLife & OCAT

The day before valentine's day bring someone special to you, come by yourself or bring friends to a night of poetry, live music and eating cake FOR FREE!

Wonder Hall
Kiva
6:00 P.M.

**After Party TBA**

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Successful Black Women Presents: Cardioke

Who Said Exercising Couldn't Be Fun!?
Women come out with the Successful Black Women and learn a fun new way to work out and learn tips on healthy living.
Come dressed to Sweat and bring water!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Rm 113 Bessy Hall
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2/11 BJ the Chicago Kid at MSU

Free concert in celebration of Valentine's Day!
RHA presents BJ the Chicago Kid, just in time for Valentine's Day. BJ will perform at the Pasant Theatre in the Wharton Center February 11. Attendance is free for MSU students. There will be no tickets; simply show up with your MSU ID.  MSU ID will admit one student plus one guest (guest can be non-student). Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by Cliff Skighwalker and Tim City. 


BJ has put together a mixtape just for this event, so you can check out his music before the event. Download the mixtape, "The Introduction," here:

http://usershare.net/if91ootnfyho

B.J. The Chicago Kid is one of the most explosive, yet mature, soulful artists/writers of our young generation. Following the love of his life, BJ married to music at a young age and has since been living his dream. BJ’s talents have assisted artists such as Mary Mary, Musiq Soulchild, Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Usher, Mario, Mary J. Blige, and Jamie Foxx via writing and performing. The materials showcased above are essentially raw previews of a true artist with a powerful voice.
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THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES 2010


For Eve, Inc. and V-Day...
TICKETS FOR MSU'S ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES ARE ON SALE NOW!!!

"The Vagina Monologues" is a series of monologues based on Eve Ensler's interviews with women on relationships, sex, violence against women and the perception of vaginas. MSU joins an international effort, through V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, to end violence against women and girls.

90% of proceeds from the show go to benefit Eve, Inc., a Lansing area women's shelter that provides support, guidance, and supplies to women and children in need. The remaining 10% of proceeds will benefit V-Days efforts to help the women and girls of the Democratic Republic of Congo where over the last 10 years more than 300,000 Congolese women and girls have been raped, tortured and destroyed.

Performance and Ticket Information: (cash only at the door)

Friday, February 12, 2010 at 8 pm
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 2 & 8 pm

Tickets are $15 general admission/ $11 students (2 per ID)
+ $2.50 Wharton Center restoration fee per ticket
+ $1.50 online processing fee

Get tickets online at www.whartoncenter.com
or visit the Wharton Center Box Office or call 517-353-1982.

The 2009 Friday night performance was sold out quickly so get your tickets soon!

For more information about "The Vagina Monologues", performance or ticket information please email vmonsatmsu@gmail.com

For more information on V-Day please visit www.vday.org .

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