November 14th: Cheap Stuff for a good Cause!

V-Day Western 2010 is holding its annual Rummage Sale & Silent Auction!

It will be held at the Covent Garden Market , from 9AM to 4PM and you can purchase some previously-loved goods and bid on some exciting items from local businesses, all in the name of a good cause (or causes, in this case) that supports ending violence against women.

As part of an international campaign to end violence against women and girls, V-Day Western donates all proceeds to local anti-violence agencies.

For more info about V-day and the charities this event will benefit, please visit their FACEBOOK EVENT.

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November 11, 12, 13, 14: Chekov Fest

How long has it been since you've seen live theatre?

The Department of English is putting on a series of plays by Anton Chekhov. They are UNCLE VANYA, THE BEAR, and THE PROPOSAL.

It's a mini festival of plays, including two of Chekov's early farces, The Bear and The Proposal, as well as the tragicomedy, Uncle Vanya. According to their publicity, it features an "outstanding cast of students, faculty, and community members" and is "both hilariously funny and deeply moving". Sounds pretty good to me!

But the BEST part is that this whole she-bang will only cost you TEN DOLLARS (or $15 @ door).

Here's the schedule:

Wednesday, November 11: The Bear and Uncle Vanya

Thursday, November 12; Friday, November 13; and Saturday, November 14: The Proposal and Uncle Vanya

Everything happens at Conron Hall (University College 224), and all shows begin at 8pm.
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November 15th: Delaware Rocks!!!

Delaware Hall is hosting a concert with Canadian singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff on November 15th at 7PM.

The concert is open to all students LIVING IN WESTERN RESIDENCES, and tickets are $10 (or $12 at the door). Guests tickets also available (if you don't live in rez -- make a friend there!). Tickets can be purchased at any of the 8 residences on campus on the dates and times listed on their FACEBOOK EVENT.

Check out some videos for a sneek peek! Looks like it's gonna be good...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBMluk-IDE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0P1iJCXR4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxcLm4ZA45E

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Drop In: Every day is Play Day!!

Remember Play Day? In elementary school? Where everyone got together and just played games and organized activites all day long? Well, we don't reccommend skipping classes, but Campus Rec has made it possible for us to play games all day long -- in university!

If you take a look at their weekly SCHEDULE, you'll see that games Games GAMES happen everyday, all day long. I know. I can't believe it either.

They offer drop-in basketball, volleyball, badminton and futsal (I didn't know what that was either, Wikipedia explains that it's kind of like indoor soccer), and swimming almost every evening.

If that doesn't tickle your fancy, they also offer FREE CLASSES pretty much all day long every day in a ton of different activities. Again, their SCHEDULE mentions classes called "Ab Attack", "Step X", and "Triple Threat"... scary stuff! (but probably not...)

Check it out, after all, it's free for students!
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UCC Week of November 9th: Coffee for a Cause

Tuesday November 10th is the annual "Coffee for United Way" day at Western!

For every Large or Extra Large Coffee (or hot beverage!) you buy in the UCC (and across the whole campus) on November 10th, Hospitality Services will donate TWENTY FIVE CENTS to United Way. AND, for every travel mug sold, they'll donate $1!!

This is the time to give in to your caffeine addiction, people! It goes to charity! The United Way campaign is a big deal at Western, and every year between students, faculty and staff, we raise THOUSANDS of dollars. To learn more about the campus-wide campaign, click HERE.

Also, Western Film is playing Stephen Soderbergh's The Informant and Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It (punk rock girls in roller skates whatttt) until November 12th. Don't forget, Tuesday is only THREE BUCKS!
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November 11th: Lest We Forget...

Why remember?

That's the theme of this year's ceremonies which feature a variety of speakers including Dr. Amit Chakma (UWO President) and Emily Rowe (USC President).

The ceremony will take place in the UCC at 10:40 AM on November 11th, don't forget to buy a poppy!

There is also going to be a prayer service held at King's at 10:45 AM. Click HERE for the Facebook Event page.
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