New Pre-Optometry Club

Hi,

One of Hillel's programs this semester was "The Eyes Have It!  Becoming An Optometrist."

We had the pleasure of hearing from a very interesting panel, and one of the outcomes of the program was the recreation of a Pre-Optometry Club.  We were asked to forward this message on our listserve to all who might be interested.


Hey Everyone,

There is a new organization here on campus and we want you to come to out first official meeting. We need to get some paperwork done and this is why we are having this meeting this late in the semester.  If you are interested in the field of optometry then this is the only club on campus that is for you!!! Please try to make it

1) Come to the first meeting of the new Pre-optometry club,
          Time: 5:30pm at Finnagon Auditorium (Damen) on Thurs. April 26th
2) We will be electing positions for
       *publicity/webmaster
       *community outreach/event chair
       *Fundraiser
       * Treasurer
        *Secretary
-They need to prepare a one minute speech and we will elect officers afterwards

3)We will discuss things we can do for next year such as events, speakers, etc.
4) If people have questions they can e-mail: Birva Kadakia = bkadaki@luc.edu
                                                               Ajay Patel = apate25@luc.edu



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This Week at Hillel

This Week at Hillel Check It Out... In This Issue DePaul Hillel Board Application Teach Religious School Shabbat at DePaul Help End Anti-Semitism on Campus Quick Links... HAC JUF Hillel International   Greetings! The year is winding down for many of our HAC students and we hope you have enjoyed your year with Hillel.  We wish you the best of luck on finals and can't wait to see you again next year.    Good luck to all graduating seniors.  Stay in touch and let us know what amazing things you do in the future. -Emily       DePaul Hillel Board Application It's that time of year again.  Have you been involved with DePaul Hillel?  Are you interested in holding a leadership position for next year.  Here's your chance.  Below are the link to the position descriptions and application.  (We know there were some problems with the links but they have been fixed!)    DePaul Hillel Postion Descriptions DePaul Hillel Board Application   All applications must be submitted electronically to hillel@depaul.edu by noon on Thursday May 3rd.      All applicants MUST attend the Hillel Town Meeting on Sunday May 6th at 4:00p.m.(note change in time) in DePaul Hillel 2250 N. Sheffield Ave. Room 340.   If you have any questions please contact Emily at ebriskma@depaul.edu or 773-325-8650.   Religious School Teachers Needed Temple Sholom of Chicago is looking for Religious School teachers for the 2007-2008 school year for grades 1 through 7.   Subjects vary depending on grade, but include general Judaic topics such as holidays, Israel, life cycle events, Holocaust, and more.  Hebrew knowledge not required.  Responsibilities include teaching Sundays 9:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., providing weekly lesson plans, and attending monthly staff meetings.  We are also looking for Hebrew teachers for grades 3 through 7, for reading and basic prayers.  We will train qualified individuals.    For more information or to apply, please contact:   Sarah Hanuka Temple Sholom of Chicago 3480 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60657 Tel: 773-435-1544 Fax: 773-525-4710 sarah@sholomchicago.org   Temple Sholom is a Reform congregation located in Lakeview.  We have over 1,000 member families, and a Religious School program of 350 students   Shabbat at DePaul School's still in session and so is Hillel.  Join us for our regular Shabbat services and dinner.        Friday May 4th DePaul Hillel 2250 N. Sheffield Ave Rm. 340 Services: 6: 00p.m. Dinner: 7:00p.m .         Hillels Around Chicago: Multi-Campus Center, a partner in serving our community is supported by The Hillels of Illinois, the Jewish United Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life

Final Hillel Programs of the Year!

Shalom,

Today is Israel Independence Day - Israel's 59th Birthday - and we are repeating below the information about today's party in the CFSU Lobby.  Then, please look at Hillel's special final programs of the year, which include two special Israel programs as part of our Israel Week as well as sitting at a table in Damen Hall on WEDNESDAY from 10 AM - 2 PM with students from MSA, the Muslim Students' Association, to raise money for the victims in Darfur.

Also, Wednesday and Thursday, April 25 and 26, are Hillel elections.  Ballots will be available in the Hillel office.  When you vote, you Register by signing your name on a list to indicate you have voted.  Ballots will be counted at 5 PM on Thursday, April 26.  Everyone on this listserve is eligible to vote.

Following are the week's programs.  Good Luck on Finals!



MONDAY, APRIL 23 - 1-5 PM - CFSU LOBBY

"GOT MILK, HONEY AND BIRTHDAY CAKE??  COME PARTY WITH US FOR ISRAEL'S 59TH BIRTHDAY!"

With hundreds of balloons, the CFSU Lobby will be turned into a sea of blue and white!!  Amazing food from different kosher cuisines!!  Great American and Israeli music, jazz and hip-hop from the Greg Spero Band!!  Israeli gifts, jewelry, artwork, and lots of fun giveaways!!

It has been 6 years since Israel Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut, has fallen during the school calendar - so it has been 6 years since there has been a big Party for Israel's Birthday!

We want to thank our co-sponsors - Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, the Middle Eastern Students Association, the Turkish Intercultural Club and University Ministry.

We want to acknowledge support for our program from the Student Diversity Fund, the Israel Initiative on Illinois Campuses and Stand With Us.

Come any time throughout the afternoon on MONDAY!!  At 2:45 PM there will be a ceremony for Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day and Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO PARTYING WITH YOU!
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TUESDAY, APRIL 24 - 11 AM-2 PM - SIMPSON LOBBY

"FALAFEL FLING!!"

A great falafel giveaway!!  Make your own falafel sandwiches, listen to some Israeli rap and hip-hop, learn about the scene for college-aged students in Israel today!




WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 - 10 AM-2 PM - DAMEN HALL LOBBY

MSA AND HILLEL INVITE YOU TO HELP SUPPORT THE NEEDY IN DARFUR!

Students from the Muslim Students' Association and Hillel will be sitting at a table in the Damen Hall Lobby to collect funds to help the victims in Darfur.  Please help support one of our world's most critical humanitarian crises.




WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 - 4 PM - HILLEL LIVING ROOM

The Film - "IN OUR OWN HANDS"

A fittting end to our Israel Week activities - this is a powerful film of Jewish Resistance that tells the dramatic narrative of the hidden story of the Jewish Brigade.  From their early struggles in Palestine to the trenches of Northern Italy and back to claim a homeland of thier own, these young soldiers carried the weight of a people on their shoulders.


GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAMS!


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