May 2006
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Mayfest 2006: Language Learning Fest: Counts, Cues,
Constraints and Computation |
Organizer: |
Department of Linguistics, The Grammar Society |
When: |
May 12th (Friday) AND 13th (Saturday) |
Time: |
8:30am to 5:00pm |
Where: |
Maryland Room, Marie Mount Hall |
Event Description: |
Mayfest 2006 is a Language Learning Fest, a 2-day
workshop (May 12th and 13th) devoted to research on the role of input
and how it is processed by children in first language acquisition. Its
two principal aims are (i) to bring together language acquisition
researchers representing theoretical, experimental and computational
approaches, and (ii) to promote discussions and interactions among
researches with different perspectives so as to further our
understanding of the field. |
Contact: |
mayfest2006-=AT=-ling.umd.edu |
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UMCFR Symposium on Families |
Organizer: |
University of Maryland Council on Family Relations (UMCFR) |
When: |
Thursday, May 4th |
Time: |
9:30am to 10:45am |
Where: |
Marie Mount Hall Mezzanine |
Event Description: |
The UMCFR Symposium on Families is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to display their research and service projects surrounding family issues to the campus community. We hope that you are able to join us this semester and show your support for the scholars of tomorrow! |
Contact: |
wscott-=AT=-umd.edu |
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April 2006 |
Lecture by Marita Sturken - "Tourists of History: The Kitschification of Memory in American Culture" |
Organizer: |
The Media Studies Working Group |
When: |
Friday, April 21 |
Time: |
12-2pm |
Where: |
Room H in Nonprint Media-basement of Hornbake Library |
Event Description: |
Marita Sturken, professor in the department of culture and communications at NYU and Editor of "American Quarterly," is giving a lecture on
her upcoming book. This talk examines the way in which American culture encourages a "tourist" relationship to history, one that reveals the deep investment in the concept of innocence in American culture. |
Contact: |
nicoking_sc-=AT=-yahoo.com |
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March 2006
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Astronomy Unjournal Club meeting |
Organizer: |
Astronomy Department |
When: |
Friday, March 10th |
Time: |
4pm |
Where: |
0254 Computer and Space Sciences Building |
Event Description: |
A graduate student in astronomy will be presenting her
research on the spurs and feathers observed in the M51 galaxy. She has
performed surveys of other spiral galaxies to see how common these
features are. These structures are believed to be caused by gravitational
instabilities. This talk will be in preparation for her thesis proposal. |
Contact: |
chapman-=AT=-umd.edu |
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February 2006 |
Graduate Student Service Event |
Organizer: |
Graduate Student Government |
When: |
Sunday, February 26th, 2006 |
Time: |
11:00AM |
Where: |
Meet on the mall side of Tydings Hall, followed by quick trek to
Guilford Stream |
Event Description: |
GUILFORD STREAM CLEAN-UP: Mother Nature and the Graduate Student Government want you to come out, grab
some gloves and get to work! All graduate students are invited to help
clean up Guilford Stream (the stream that runs between Graduate Gardens and
campus). Come out and enjoy the fresh air, the great company, and feel
good while you make the great out doors look good!! |
What to bring: |
Sturdy work gloves, if you have them.
Optional Breakfast or Lunch get-together afterwards! |
Contact: |
gsg-vpcd-=AT=-umd.edu |
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National Weather Service Basics I Skywarn Training Class |
Organizer: |
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science |
When: |
Saturday, February 25th, 2006 |
Time: |
11:00AM - 2:30PM |
Where: |
1202 Martin Hall (Engineering) |
Event Description: |
Learn how to spot severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
and become a certified NWS "Spotter". All certified NWS "Spotters" can
report the location and severity of storms to the local NWS. Food and
beverages are provided courtesy of the GSG. This is a free event, but you must
pre-register now. Register at: www.atmos.umd.edu/~gcm/ |
Contact: |
zahra-=AT=-atmos.umd.edu |
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| GLC Spring 2006 Welcome Back Event w/ Dr. Farmer |
Organizer: |
Graduate Lambda Coalition (GLC) |
When: |
Thursday, Februrary 16th, 2006 |
Time: |
12 noon - 2:00 pm |
Where: |
Pyon Su Room, Stamp Student Union |
Event Description: |
This luncheon will be our first event of 2006. We're going to have Dr. Coke
Farmer, Chariman of the President's LGBT Commission, speaking to us about
LGBT issues. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
Contact: |
glc-=AT=-umd.edu |
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2006 Spring Festival Celebration Party |
Organizer: |
Chinese Student and Scholar Association (UMD-CSSA) |
When: |
Saturday, February 4th, 2006 |
Time: |
6-11:30 pm |
Where: |
Stamp Student Union, First Floor, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 |
Activities: |
(In three separate rooms, all with the best equipment)
Grand Ball Room (1206): Stage Performance, Ballroom Dance and Latin Dance;
Grand Ball Room lounge (1209): Karaoke and Riddle;
Nanticoke Room (1238): Movies and CCTV Spring Festival Party; |
Dress: |
Semi-formal or Formal. |
People: |
All are welcomed. |
Technique: |
From Dancing Blind to Quasi-Professional. |
Fee: |
$5 for non-members, Free for UMD students. |
Contact: |
Lan Su - Vice-President, UMD-CSSA, 2005-2006
Tel: 240-463-9346
Email: randisu-=AT=-umd.edu |
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