The SAIL Digest… Your Campus-Wide Event Schedule
Greetings from the Office of Student Activities–Involvement–Leadership (SAIL)!
It is our pleasure to bring you this year’s SAIL Digest. The SAIL Digest features a weekly listing of campus events and important student announcements. This is a wonderful place to keep you in touch with campus activities! The SAIL Digest will be sent out every Wednesday. If your club or organization would like to post an event in the SAIL Digest, please email your submissions by NOON each WEDNESDAY via email to sail@providence.edu.
The SAIL Digest... Your Campus-Wide Event Schedule
The Slavin Center in now open 24 hours a day … it is a great place to visit with friends, relax, meet or study!
Hungry??? Thirsty for Starbucks??? Visit PC Perk. It’s open:
Sunday 10am-2am
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-2am
Friday 7:30am-3am
Saturday 10am-3am
THANKSGIVING AIRPORT SHUTTLE
The SAIL Office is pleased to provide transportation to TF Green Airport on Tuesday, November 24th. The cost is $5.oo per person. Ticket sales are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are available now in the SAIL Office (Slavin 104). Feel free to stop in Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm to purchase your ticket. Shuttles will be departing from the rear of Raymond Hall as follows: 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE: NOVEMBER 16th-NOVEMBER 22nd
(Scroll down for event descriptions, upcoming events, and general announcements.)
MONDAY 11/16
Solidarity Supper: Migration and Human Trafficking, 5-6:30pm, Campus Ministry Center
OAS Workshop: Test Taking Strategies, 6pm, Library 223 E-Seminar Room
Liberal Arts Alumni Career Panel Monday, 6pm, Moore Hall II
Invisible Children, 7pm, ‘64 Hall
Monday Night Football, 8pm, McPhail’s
TUESDAY 11/17
Spring Internship Workshop, 4pm, Slavin 112
OAS Workshop: Public Speaking Strategies, 6pm, Library 223: E-Seminar Room
RCIA, 6-7:30pm, Campus Ministry Center Library
Hunger Awareness Week: Oxfam Hunger Banquet, 5:30-7:30pm, ’64 Hall
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Brown University, 7pm, Schneider Arena
Conor Garvey Acoustic Show, 7pm, McPhail’s
Vigil Remembrance for Deceased Loved Ones, 8pm, St. Dominic Chapel
Prayer and Praise, 10pm, St. Dominic Chapel
View A Meteor Shower, 12am, Hendricken Field
WEDNESDAY 11/18
Hunger Awareness Week: Information Table in Raymond Cafeteria
Blood Drive, 12-7pm, ’64 Hall
Future Friar Executives Lecture, 4:30pm, Slavin 112
Rejects on the Rise Show, 8:30m, Moore Hall III
Hurricane Katrina Relief Night, 9-10:30pm, McPhail's
THURSDAY 11/19
Great American Smoke Out: Quit Tips
Hunger Awareness Week: Farmer's Market, 11am-2pm, Lower Slavin
Things for Thursday: Make Your Own Lei, 11:30am-2:30pm, Lower Slavin
Blood Drive, 12-7pm, Feinstein 400
Friar's Club Junior Abroad Interviews, 5-9pm, Slavin G04
Strategies For Being a Competitive Law School Applicant, 6-7:30pm, Slavin 217
Ben Bailey Comedy Show, 8pm, Peterson
Open Mic Night, 10pm, McPhail's
FRIDAY 11/20
Japanese Tea Ceremony, 4-5pm, ‘64 Hall
Hunger Awareness Week: Poetry Jam, 7-10pm, Campus Ministry Center
Women’s Basketball vs. Hartford, 7pm, Mullaney Gym
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern, 7pm, Schneider Arena
210 Nights ‘Til Graduation: SENIOR FIESTA! 8pm, Peterson
SATURDAY 11/21
Hunger Awareness Week: "Food Fight" Dodgeball Tournament, 1-3pm, Peterson
Ending Domestic Violence, One Stitch at a Time Knit-and-Crochet-a-Thon, 6pm-12am, Campus Ministry Center Library
PC for Life Evening Retreat on Saturday, 7-11pm, Campus Ministry Center
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern, 7pm, Schneider Arena
Margaritaville featuring Parrot Beach, 9pm, McPhail’s
SUNDAY 11/22
Sunday NFL Ticket, 1pm, McPhail’s
"Samba Wanna Kick It?" Brazilian Dance and Martial Arts Festival, 1-4pm, '64 Hall
Hip Hop Class, 3pm, Dance Studio in the Smith Center
Dance Club will be hosting a hip hop dance class—everyone is welcome to attend!
Concert Chorale and I Cantori Concert, 4pm, Ryan Concert Hall in the Smith Center
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:
Monday 11/16
Solidarity Supper: Migration and Human Trafficking, 5-6:30pm, Campus Ministry Center
Join Sr. Arlene Flaherty, O.P. from Catholic Relief Services, as she discusses the issues of migration and human trafficking through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching and the Dominican Tradition. A simple supper of soup, bread, and salad will be served in the Campus Ministry Center on Monday, November 16th from 5:00-6:30pm. An RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary. Please email Meg Griffiths (mgriff11@providence.edu) for information or to RSVP. Sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office.
OAS Workshop: Test Taking Strategies, 6pm, Library 223 E-Seminar Room
Learn a special test taking strategy specifically designed for each type of exam: objective, subjective, and essay. Sponsored by the Office of Academic Services.
Liberal Arts Alumni Career Panel Monday, 6pm, Moore Hall II
Sponsored by Career Services.
Invisible Children, 7pm, ‘64 Hall
Come watch the screening of the film “Together We’re Free” and learn more about the abducted war children of Uganda and the fight that has been going on there for decades. Also learn about the incredible international youth movement that is currently taking place to end the longest running war in history. Sponsored by BOP and Amnesty International.
Monday Night Football, 8pm, McPhail’s
Come down to McPhail’s to catch some of the best NFL Matchups! Full bar with proper ID at 8pm. All students welcome! Sponsored by McPhail’s.
Tuesday 11/17
Spring Internship Workshop, 4pm, Slavin 112
Sponsored by Career Services.
OAS Workshop: Public Speaking Strategies, 6pm, Library 223: E-Seminar Room
Come learn effective strategies to captivate your audience and succeed in oral presentations! Sponsored by the Office of Academic Services.
RCIA, 6-7:30pm, Campus Ministry Center Library
Want to become Catholic? Never been baptized, confirmed, or received First Holy Communion? Have questions? Looking for answers? Come to RCIA on Tuesday from 6-7:30pm in the Campus Ministry Center Library. FREE food will be provided! Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Hunger Awareness Week: Oxfam Hunger Banquet, 5:30-7:30pm, ’64 Hall
Come to enjoy food and learn about hunger and poverty issues! Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Brown University, 7pm, Schneider Arena
Conor Garvey Acoustic Show, 7pm, McPhail’s
Sucker for anything acoustic? Check out singer songwriter Conor Garvey perform an acoustic set in McPhail's. Show starts at 7 pm! Sponsored by BOP.
Vigil Remembrance for Deceased Loved Ones, 8pm, St. Dominic Chapel
Join your fellow students for a solemn remembrance of all deceased members of the College community and beyond at the Vigil Remembrance for Deceased Loved Ones. Please write the name(s) of anyone you would like to remember throughout the month of November and at this service on the "remembrance cards" in the chapel and at Ray on Thursday, November 12th. Father Joseph Guido, OP will be the presider. Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Prayer and Praise, 10pm, St. Dominic Chapel
Looking for a study break? Come stop in for some awesome music and prayer! “Prayer and Praise” is every Tuesday in the Chapel between 10 and 11pm. Feel free to bring a friend. Hope to see you there! Don't miss out on this Campus Ministry favorite! Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
View A Meteor Shower, 12am, Hendricken Field
Come view a meteor shower! All attendees should bring either a blanket or sleeping bag, as it will be cool. (Rain date: Wednesday, November 18th at 12am on Hendricken Field). Sponsored by Phi Chi.
Wednesday 11/18
Hunger Awareness Week: Information Table in Raymond Cafeteria
Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Blood Drive, 12-7pm, ’64 Hall
There will be a blood drive in ‘64 Hall from 12pm-7pm. All donors will receive a free one-topping pizza from Papa John's! Sponsored by AED and the Rhode Island Blood Center.
Future Friar Executives Lecture, 4:30pm, Slavin 112
Come listen to new finance professor Dr. David Groshoff speak about his experience alleviating companies in distress. Sponsored by Future Friar Executives.
Rejects on the Rise Show, 8:30m, Moore Hall III
Sponsored by Rejects on the Rise.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Night, 9-10:30pm, McPhail's
Come for a viewing of the Katrina documentary "Trouble the Water" and authentic New Orleans cuisine! Suggested donation is $2. Enter a raffle drawing to win a $50 Apple gift card! All proceeds will benefit Common Ground of New Orleans, which provides housing and support for those affected by the disaster. Sponsored by PC Sociology Department.
Thursday 11/19
Great American Smoke Out: Quit Tips
There is no right way to quit smoking. Do whatever works for you. Just do it. Sponsored by Health Education and Wellness.
Hunger Awareness Week: Farmer's Market, 11am-2pm, Lower Slavin
Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Things for Thursday: Make Your Own Lei, 11:30am-2:30pm, Lower Slavin
Margaritaville is this weekend! Come down and make your own lei and learn about the Polynesian tradition. Sponsored by the SAIL Office and the Asian American Club.
Blood Drive, 12-7pm, Feinstein 400
There will be a blood drive in Feinstein 400 from 12pm-7pm. All donors will receive a free one-topping pizza from Papa John's! Sponsored by AED and the Rhode Island Blood Center.
Friar's Club Junior Abroad Interviews, 5-9pm, Slavin G04
Are you traveling the world spring semester? Would you like to interview for the Friar's Club? Come to upper Slavin from 5-9pm for an interview. Pick up your application in the Friar's Club Office in Slavin G04 today. Sponsored by the Friar’s Club.
Strategies For Being a Competitive Law School Applicant, 6-7:30pm, Slavin 217
Sponsored by the Office of Career Services.
Ben Bailey Comedy Show, 8pm, Peterson
Ben Bailey from the hit show Cash Cab, which airs on the Discovery Channel, is coming to PC! He makes us laugh on Cash Cab while he drives in his yellow taxi van and picks up unsuspecting guests! His comedic flare on the show keeps you tuned in, and now you get the chance to see his stand-up comedy act!! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are only $5 in advance in the BOP office & $10 for general public. Sponsored by BOP.
Open Mic Night, 10pm, McPhail's
A night of music and poetry, come watch your fellow classmates display their talents. Are you an aspiring artist? Perform yourself amongst other artists in the PC community! FREE pizza & soda!!
Sign-ups are in WDOM beginning Monday, November 2nd and are also available at the door. Sponsored by PC After Hours and WDOM.
Friday 11/20
Japanese Tea Ceremony, 4-5pm, ‘64 Hall
Join us for an authentic Japanese tea ceremony, conducted by an official tea master from Boston. Participate in the serving of confections, centering around ceremonial presentation of powdered green tea, known as matcha. Join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity and RSVP by emailing kfoote@friars.providence.eduby November 12, 2009 to get FREE tea and treats from Japan! Sponsored by the Asian American Club, Anime, BMSA and Global Studies.
Hunger Awareness Week: Poetry Jam, 7-10pm, Campus Ministry Center
Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Women’s Basketball vs. Hartford, 7pm, Mullaney Gym
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern, 7pm, Schneider Arena
210 Nights ‘Til Graduation: SENIOR FIESTA! 8pm, Peterson
This semi-formal (no jeans or sneakers) event will be held in Peterson from 8pm-1am. Tickets will be on sale November 16-20th in Lower Slavin for $10 EACH and will be available in advance ONLY. LIVE music and Mexican food will be provided! Also, in order to have access to the bar that evening all students 21+ must pick up a bracelet in the SAIL Office between 12-4pm on Friday, November 20th (PC ID required). Sponsored by Student Congress.
Saturday 11/21
Hunger Awareness Week: "Food Fight" Dodgeball Tournament, 1-3pm, Peterson
Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Ending Domestic Violence, One Stitch at a Time Knit-and-Crochet-a-Thon, 6pm-12am, Campus Ministry Center Library
During this event, knitters and crocheters will make needed winter wear for the women and children taking refuge at Sojourner House, a domestic violence shelter in Providence. Entertainment and food will be provided. If you are interested in signing up or making a monetary donation to this event, please contact Jennie Eckilson (jeckilso@friars.providence.edu). You can also sign up in the Campus Ministry Center. Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
PC for Life Evening Retreat on Saturday, 7-11pm, Campus Ministry Center
This evening retreat will include dinner, reflection, discussion, group activities, and Mass. If anyone has questions, they can contact Michael Wahl at mwahl@friars.providence.edu. Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern, 7pm, Schneider Arena
Margaritaville featuring Parrot Beach, 9pm, McPhail’s
Don your snazziest Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts and join us in MARGARITAVILLE! PC's favorite Buffett cover band "Parrot Beach " will perform in McPhail's! Come for FREE cheeseburgers (IN PARADISE!) and Hawaiian leis! Take your picture as a surfer! Decorate your own COCONUT CUP for FREE, and send your friend a MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE! PARROTHEADS UNITE! Sponsored by BOP.
Sunday 11/22
Sunday NFL Ticket, 1pm, McPhail’s
Come watch all of the NFL games! Sponsored by McPhail’s.
"Samba Wanna Kick It?" Brazilian Dance and Martial Arts Festival, 1-4pm, '64 Hall
Want to get your groove on...or just kick someone? Check out the Brazilian Dance and Martial Arts Festival! The sambaa workshop is 1-2:30pm and the Capoeira Angola workshop is 2:30- 4pm. Come for one or both sessions. No Partner is needed. Sponsored by BOP.
Hip Hop Class, 3pm, Dance Studio in the Smith Center
Dance Club will be hosting a hip hop dance class—everyone is welcome to attend!
Concert Chorale and I Cantori Concert, 4pm, Ryan Concert Hall in the Smith Center
Sponsored by the Music Department.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday 11/23
Summer Internship Workshop, 4pm, Slavin G01
Sponsored by the Office of Career Services.
History Club Movie Night, 5pm, Moore Hall II
Dr. Drogula of the History Department will be showing and then discussing the HBO mini-series, Rome! Sponsored by the History Club.
Monday Night Football, 8pm, McPhail’s
Come down to McPhail’s to catch some of the best NFL Matchups! Full bar with proper ID at 8pm. All students welcome! Sponsored by McPhail’s.
Happy Thanksgiving!
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK, November 16th-20th, Concannon Fitness Center and Peterson
Individuals who are active everyday will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include personal training sessions, gift cards to Target, and other prize packages! Individuals can participate by signing in every time they use either the Concannon Fitness Center or Peterson Recreational Center during this week. The American Diabetes Association will be on site to provide information.
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE ART EXHIBITS
Jea: Continuing Existence Through Transformation, Images by Eric E. Sung
Eric E. Sung, Photography professor at Providence College, exhibits an inspiring series of photographs that combine images of ritual in both urban and natural settings. This exhibit will take place in Reilly Gallery in the Smith Center for the Arts from 11am to 4pm Monday through Friday until December 4th. Sponsored by the Department of Art & Art History.
Off the Fence by Jeanne Williamson
Jeanne Williamson's mixed media work incorporates the grids of orange construction fences. Working in a few different series, her use of paint includes printing, painting and hand stamping on both sides of one piece of fabric, before stitching the fabric to highlight different lines and patterns. This exhibit will take place in the Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery in Hunt-Cavanaugh (East Campus) from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday until December 4th. Sponsored by the Department of Art & Art History.
SEEKING NOMINEES FOR “STUDENT LEADER OF THE MONTH”
Do you know an outstanding undergrad who deserves to be “Student Leader of the Month”? The SAIL Office is accepting nominations on a rolling basis for this academic year’s editions of the PC Student Leadership Digest. Nomination forms are available in the SAIL Office or on the Lifelong Leadership website: www.providence.edu/student+Life/Student+Activities/Student+Leadeship/PC+Student+Leadership+Digest.htm.
VERITAS COMMUNITIES FOR FRESHMEN
Hey 2013! Want to make sharing and growing in faith a regular part of your life at PC? Join a Veritas Community! These are small groups of students who meet once a week to hang out, pray, discuss matters of faith, and learn how to better serve God and neighbor. This year we have two communities specifically for freshmen!
Both groups meet in the Campus Ministry Center for about an hour, and they would love to have you! Sponsored by Campus Ministry.
KENNEDY PLAZA CONSTRUCTION
Kennedy Plaza and surrounding areas will undergo a major repaving project that will begin on Saturday October 31, 2009 and completed on Friday November 26, 2009. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has provided the public, Peter Pan/Bonanza and Greyhound Bus Lines with relocation maps identifying the temporary pickup and drop off areas. Peter Pan/Bonanza and Greyhound Bus Lines have been temporally relocated to pickup and drop off passengers in front of the Westin Hotel on Exchange Terrace in downtown Providence. The existing Kennedy Plaza agency will remain open during this construction period to purchase tickets and/or schedule information. Please visit http://www.ripta.com/content2011.html for more information.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SERVICE
Are you interested in service? Could you use some assistance with college expenses? Scholarships for Service is an AmeriCorps program in which students serve 300 hours over one year and earn $1,000 to be used toward education expenses such as tuition, education loans or graduate school. Apply now to be one of 22 students on campus to receive this award! For additional information, please contact Laura Nanni, Rhode Island Campus Compact VISTA for the Feinstein Institute, at pspvista1@providence.edu or 401.865.1974.
AQUA-FITNESS CLASSES
Looking for a low impact high intensity cardio way to exercise? Deep water gym workouts are designed to work multiple muscle groups while toning and strengthening. Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:30am. Buoyancy belts and instruction provided. Space is limited and you must be a member of the fitness center. Sponsored by Health Education and Wellness.
ACCESS PC!
Want to know what's happening on campus? Turn to your "On Campus Information Station," Access PC, Channel 39 on your campus cable network. Here you will find ads for all types of events on campus!! McPhail's Lineup, Clubs and Org's events, Peterson Fitness Classes, Things for Thursday, PC After Hours events and more! All you have to do is turn on your TV! Channel 39! This is a great way to advertise as well!! If your club or organization would like to advertise an event on Access PC, email your advertisement to tincanta@providence.edu.
RIPTA INFO
Need a ride to go shopping at the Providence Place Mall, downtown or to other parts of Rhode Island? RIPTA provides free transportation to all Providence College students with a valid ID. For more information on bus times and schedules visit the RIPTA website at www.RIPTA.com.
MCPHAIL’S HOURS
Daily Hours: Sunday – Wednesday 2pm-12am, Thursday – Saturday 2pm-1am.
Bar Hours: Thursday 8pm-1am, Friday 4:30pm-1am, Saturday 8pm-1am.
Come down to McPhail’s for a milkshake or some free popcorn! We have wireless internet!!
SAIL DIGEST AND TABLE TENT SUBMISSION
If your club or organization would like to post an event in the SAIL Digest or on the weekly Table Tent, please email your submissions by NOON each WEDNESDAY via email to sail@providence.edu
Stay Informed! For Information on Activities and Events, Check Out:
The SAIL Digest - Arriving at your computer via email every Monday.
Now online at www.providence.edu/sail. Click on the S.A.I.L. Digest Link
Table Tents - Placed on tables in Raymond Dining Hall and Alumni Food Court every Monday
PC Office of Student Activities-Involvement-Leadership – Facebook Fan Page
Lifelong Leadership @ PC - Facebook Group
Access PC, Channel 39 - Round the clock info on PC events, with sound by WDOM.
The Cowl Campus Calendar, page 2 - Available every Thursday at a newsstand near you.
The College's Online Event Calendar - www.providence.edu/Event+Calendar/ Resource 25 Webviewer - The website to consult before reserving space on campus. Online at internal.providence.edu/resource25/space_requests.htm Click on the Special Events Link
Kiosks - Home to assorted stamped posters & flyers.
WDOM - Upcoming event info on 91.3 FM, courtesy of your neighborhood deejays.
McPhail’s-McPhail02 instant messenger and class Facebook Groups