What to do this week: politics, music, and celebrations!
Monday, February 3
What: Iowa Caucus Watch Party
When: 9-11:30 PM
Where: Smitty-B Hall, Room 106
Description: Watch the Iowa Caucus results live! Come to room 106 in Smitty-B -- we will begin around 9:00 PM. We will have pizza from Andrews Hall ;)
What: First Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson
When: 8-9 PM
Where: Alumnae Hall
Description: Join us for the first Beginner Lindy Hop lesson of the Spring semester! No partner or experience necessary. Free and open to the public. Email maddiecaspari1@gmail.com to join the Swing Club listserv and be informed about upcoming events.
What: U-Fli Center FAFSA Night
When: 5-6:30 PM
Where: U-Fli Center (5th Floor SciLi)
Description: The U-FLi Center and Office of Financial Aid invite the U-FLi student community to a FAFSA Night. Please come by if you have any questions or would like support while you fill out the application. Pizza and other snacks will be provided!
Make sure to bring the following information:
- student and parents FSA ID
- 2018 tax information for parent and student
- Follow this link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/f9hkP3H9yP4U8d8d8
Tuesday, February 4
What: Brown Band First Spring Rehearsal
When: 6-7:30 PM
Where: Fulton Rehearsal Hall
Description: Join the Brown University Band for our first rehearsal of the Spring semester! Meet us in Fulton Rehearsal Hall on the corner of Hope and Benevolent for fun, music, and good vibes! No musical experience necessary! If you can't make it to this rehearsal, we will always welcome you at future rehearsals and events!!!
Wednesday, February 5
What: Milkshakespeare
When: 7-9 PM
Where: King House (154 Hope St)
Description: Have you ever dreamed of living in a fairy tale? Well, come participate in a Shakespearean comedy with us (we think it’s close enough). Come in your best 1500s period clothes - or just whatever fancy clothes you don’t have other occasions to show off. Regarding attire, we promise this is a judgment-free zone, but we’ll certainly be judging your milkshake choice.
Thursday, February 6
What: Saudi Arabia: American Ally or Liability?
When: 6:30-7:30 PM
Where: Salomon Hall, Room 004
Description: New strains have developed in recent years between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 assassination, coupled with the ongoing war in Yemen, has engendered greater reassessments of the relationship. This conversation with Dr. Karen E. Young, a Resident Scholar at AEI, will discuss the future of U.S.-Saudi relations and regional interests as well as adversaries. AEI at Brown welcomes students, staff and community members of all different political positions and stances on this issue. The discussion will be held in Room 004 and Nice Slice Pizza will be served.
Friday, February 7
What: Ivy Space 3 x Space Horizons
When: 7-9 PM
Where: Conference around Brown
Description: Our third annual conference will be hosted at Brown University this year in conjunction with the New Space Horizons Conference!
The theme is.... Going to Space to Save the Earth!
Featuring speakers like Soyeon Yi, Jeffrey Manber, Camille Alleyne, and many more!
Get your (FREE) tickets here!
What: Earring Workshop
When: 3-4:30 PM
Where: Brown Design Workshop
Description: February Building with the Monitors is an acrylic earring workshop with Nina, Samanta, and XingXing!
You will be learning how to make your own custom earrings to take home with all materials provided by the BDW :)
This workshop has limited seats. A form will be released on Monday at 3PM for you to sign up. Seats will be determined from the order of sign-ups. Open to all community members.
What: CSA Lunar New Year Banquet
When: 7-9:30 PM
Where: Alumnae Hall
Description: Happy Year of the Rat~!!!
Get ready for CSA's biggest event of the year - our 2020 Lunar New Year Banquet is coming up! Join us as we celebrate the start of a new year, and come celebrate with catered gourmet Chinese food, amazing performances from student groups, and our highly anticipated annual event auction! All proceeds will go to charity!!!
Saturday, February 8
What: CSSA Spring Gala
When: 6:30-9PM
Where: Schneider Auditorium (261 Pine Street)
Description: Are you excited about the Chinese Lunar New Year? The Brown CSSA, with joint partnership with institutions across Rhode Island, is presenting the Rhode Island Spring Festival Gala! Come enjoy music, dance, and all Chinese-language performances are accompanied by subtitles.
Tickets available here!
Sunday, February 9
What: PMO Winter Concert
When: 7-9 PM
Where: Sayles Hall
Description: Join us for another night of music! This concert is inspired by four rivers: the Rhine, Danube, Vltava, and Mississippi.
Program:
- Smetana: Ma Vlast, II. Vltava "The Moldeau"
- Schumann: Symphony No. 3 "Rhenish," II. Scherzo
- J. Strauss Jr.: Blue Danube Waltz
- W. Grant Still: Symphony No. 1 "Afro-American"
