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MEL’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Issue 5
22
October is
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
Month!
10/1- 10/7
AGENCY LOVE! OH YEAH!
BSU REDIFINING LEADERSHIP VETERN STUDENT UNION 5TH ANNUAL
STUDENT VETERN FILM FESTIVAL
The purpose of this event is to encourage Launched in 2011, the annual Florida State
the Class of 2021 to get involved and work to University Student Veteran Film Festival is a
develop their leadership skills. By exposing unique event designed to raise awareness of
them to various campus organizations and veterans’ issues and garner support for veteran-
leaders we hope that they will gain the related initiatives at Florida State University.
motivation to do so. The event will be held in This year's FSU Veterans Film Festival will be
The Globe (GME), on October 2nd from
6:00pm-8:00pm.
Thursday, October 5th at the Ruby Diamond Market Wednesday
Concert Hall at 6 p.m. We will screen Apache This time-honored tradition dates back to over 40 years
warrior and the directors David Salzberg and ago and has brought in hundreds of vendors, student
PRIDE STUDENT UNION OCTOBER GBM Christian Tureaud will hold a Q&A after the organizations, and campus departments combined.
BRICK BY BRICK screening. A reception will be held from 5 p.m. to Whether you’re new to campus or you’re starting your
6 p.m., in front of Westcott where you can pick final year, we’re excited to welcome you to The Yard!
This is the second General Body Meeting of Come shop, network, and dance (yes, dance!) in the
up free tickets as well as light Hors d'oeuvre.
the year and the first event of our Pride Oglesby Union Courtyard. Local vendors will be there
Please email VSU Director, Chris Schoborg, with
Month. Here, all the month's events will be between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Student organizations
any questions. and campus departments will be there from 10:00am -
announced by the E-Board and food will be
served. It’ll be held in the Oglesby Union, 1:00pm. Our DJ will begin the music at 12pm, so come
HLSU HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH GLOBAL on by every Wednesday even if it’s only for a few
Ballrooms, Monday October, 2nd from
CAFÉ’ PUERTO RICAN STUDENT minutes!
7:00pm to 9:00pm.
ASSOCIATION
ALLIES & SAFE ZONES 101 WORKSHOP Experience cuisine and cultures from around the
world at the Center for Global Engagement's
The Aliles & Safe Zones 101 workshop is a featured program – Global Café – held on select
three-hour basic training in allyship and Fridays starting at 11:30 am until food runs out.
contemporary LGBTQ+ issues. Topics of Global Café provides the opportunity to spend a
discussion include: sexual orientation, gender culturally enriching lunch hour eating authentic
identity, gender expression, biological sex, food, listening to music, and meeting students
current LGBTQ+ vocabulary, how to be an from the featured culture. You can enjoy this
effective ally, and exploring further allyship unique experience in the Globe Dining Room for Black Women in Medicine
possibilities. Allies & Safe Zones 101 count as just $7 per plate. Cash or check only. It’ll be held Are you a woman pursing a pre-health profession?
an elective course for the Diversity & in the Askew Student Life Building (SLB) from Black Women in Medicine is just right for you! Join
Friday, October 6 at 11:00am to 1:00pm. BWM Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm in Union
Inclusion Certificate. It’ll be held in the
Room 312 for our first Introduction Meeting. Come
Student Services Building, 214 on October 4th meet the wonderful ladies of BWM, to learn what
from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. we’re all about!
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Night At The Oscars
Guest Vocalist:
Mikki Sodergren
Hooray for Hollywood! Hooray for
Hollywood!
Join us for this thrilling night of film music!
Purchase now for the best seats!
$29-$53
While our dear conductor Darko Butorac
was unable to rearrange his schedule to be
here for “Night at the Oscars,” we are
fortunate to welcome Grammy-winning
conductor Lucas Richman! We have a great
evening planned, preceded by a cash bar, It promises to be a great evening! For more information, call 850-224-0461 or
entertainment by Blues Factor, step and go to
repeat, and a table of chocolate delights! https://www.tallahasseesymphony.org/night-
at-the-oscars/
Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
222 S Copeland
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Saturday, October 7th:
9:00am-2:00pm at Ponce Leon Park
Bring your dog - the Downtown MarketPlace
Tallahassee Downtown is pet-friendly!
Marketplace
Celebrating it’ 22nd year, the Tallahassee
Downtown MarketPlace offers an enticing
range of goods including fresh-baked bread,
jams, eggs and plenty of fresh Florida
produce from area farms, ripe and ready to
enjoy. Handmade soaps, honey, native plants
and even pet treats are also popular among
the many visitors each week.
Celebrated local musicians play their music
on stage, authors and poets present readings
of their latest books, and regional artists
show their fine arts and crafts. Special events
bring hands-on art activities for children or
sneak previews of upcoming cultural events.
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THE SALVATION ARMY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
ARE OFTEN THE FIRST ON THE SCENE AND THE
LAST TO DEPART. THIS DEDICATION HONORS A
CENTURY-OLD COMMITMENT TO SERVE THOSE
IN NEED, AT THE TIME OF NEED, AND AT THE
PLACE OF NEED.
THE SALVATION ARMY More Volunteer
As a volunteer you will be of priceless value to your
community and The Salvation Army. We appreciate
our volunteers and recognize their strengths and
opportunities
achievements. Individuals interested in volunteering
may go to “Our Disaster Services” found under the
“Remember that the happiest people
About Tab to learn more about the core basic services are not those getting more, but those
found in most Salvation Army disaster services giving more.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
programs, and areas where you may volunteer to
serve. We need volunteers. If you or someone you American Lung Association
know would like to give back to your community and
have been looking for a way…this is it! To find out
more about volunteering with the army behind The 1-850-386-2065
Army, Contact Julie Smith (850) 222 0304.
jpendleton@lungfla.org
American Red Cross Capital Area
Chapter
RECYCLE nicole.king@redcross.org
WITHOUT Nicole King 1-850-878-6080
FULL CIRCUIT FLORIDA BORDERS Americans for Prosperity
VOLUNTEERS Brian Thiele 1-850-879-2949
WANTED! bthiele@afphq.org
Recycle Without Borders Inc., is a nonprofit. As
the 501c3 tax deductible organization ramps up AmeriCorps Tallahassee
its efforts to raise funds for additional medical,
nutritional, and educational projects in Haiti, it
is expanding to occupy office space at Donna Harper 1-850-561-6561
Tallahassee’s Railroad Square Art Park as a
permanent location. Volunteers will collect and harperd@leonschools.net
Volunteers WANTED! sort recycables from residents of Tallahassee.
Who We Are
Animal Aid Society
If you're not in Tallahassee, dont worry, we are
A non-profit Organization started in Tallahassee, Florida
looking for self starters that can plan
in 2017 with 2 central goals: To reuse or recycle used Margo Garcia 1-850-386-4148
computer equipment that might otherwise become
fundraising campaigns/events or collections
hazardous waste, and to make computer technology drives amongst their friends, families, peers or
more accessible to those who lack financial means or colleagues. Drives may be held at home, at your animalaid@embarqmail.com
technical knowledge. school or at your workplace.
Animal Shelter Foundation
What We Do Everything funds raised or collected will go
directly towards aid for suvivors of natural
Full Circuit Florida accepts donated, discarded, surplus disasters overseas. Claudia Machado 1-850-894-6738
or otherwise unwanted electronics/computer equipment
and recycles/refurbishes them into usable technology to
claudia@animalshelterfoundation.org
be donated to those in need!
Become a volunteer or donate!
Contact: 1-850-274-5731 Justin Westfall
assistance@fullcircuit.org
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Beyond Borders JAMAICA!! FLORIDA STATE FLU SHOTS
Host incoming international students from Jamaica or Germany on FSU’s campus; share
In front of the Health and Wellness Center,
American culture and the experience of living on-campus at FSU. Then travel abroad and
free flu shots are being given to FSU students
experience cultural immersion with the same international students in their home country;
with a valid FSU ID.
explore either Jamaica or Germany, participate in activities and events with host students,
such as visiting local museums and historical sites, hiking, and making day trips to nearby Dates this week are:
towns
-Oct. 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 9th
Selection for this program is a competitive process; only 12 students are selected each
year for Jamaica, and only 10 students are selected for Germany. The selected Beyond They will be outside from 10am-12pm!
Borders students enroll in a one-credit hour course in the Spring semester to prepare for
their international experience. Vaccines are limited though, so first come,
first serve!
Through this program, students have the opportunity to develop a global mindset Unable to attend these dates? Call 850-644-
and intercultural communication skills while exploring a culture different from their own 4567 to schedule a clinic appointment!
and making lifelong friendships. Students who have participated in Beyond Borders in the
past say that they have gained:
The FSU Center for Global Engagement CGE extended the deadline to apply for Beyond
Borders Jamaica to Oct. 2. So there's still plenty of time to apply. Email Laura Dean if you
think you'd be interested but are unsure: lmdean@fsu.edu.
A NIGHT AT THE
MOVIES
SPIDER-MAN : HOMECOMING
Spider-Man’s official introduction to the Marvel Cinematic
Universe follows Peter Parker (Tom Holland) after his
encounter with the Avengers. When a new villain appears
in New York City, Peter must find a balance between
being a typical high school student and being a superhero.
Are your Spidey senses tingling yet? Also starring
Zendaya, Robert Downey, Jr, and Michael Keaton.
October 4-5 (7pm and 10 :15pm)
MOVIES ARE FREE FOR FSU STUDENTS WITH
VALID FSU ID, $5 FOR GENERAL ADMISSION, AND
$3 FOR FSU FACULTY/STAFF AND TALLAHASSEE
FILM SOCIETY MEMBERS.
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF FSU’S CAMPUS AS A
SATN, THE ASKEW STUDENT LIFE CENTER
HOUSES A NUMBER OF EXCITING AND
IMPORTANT STUDENT SERVICES.
FOR INFORMATION ON MORE SHOWINGS
VISIT HTTPS://MOVIES.FSU.EDU/
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GAMEDAY WEEKEND
Jimbo's True Seminole Tailgate is where to go before each Florida State University home game this
season. Join us for this fun extravaganza!
FREE FOOD, GAMES, DOOR PRIZES, & MUSIC!!
WHEN: JOIN US 2 HOURS PRIOR TO EACH HOME GAME
WHERE: BETWEEN THE FLYING HIGH CIRCUS & WILDWOOD HALL
DETAILS: During check-in, students will receive a wristband. Wristbands will get them free food after the tailgate! This is to encourcourage students to eat after tailgating!
Thanks to our amazing sponsors, students can receive free chips and queso from Tijuana Flats and free medium fries or small milkshake from the Chick–Fil–A on West
Tennessee St.
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