The Dance Team will be inviting local elementary aged students (grades K-5) to participate in our 2nd annual Dance Clinic. The students will learn a dance routine and then have the opportunity to perform it with the Dance Team members at the women's basketball half time show. 
 
We ask that you RSVP by Monday, February 25th to dance@stedwards.edu. 
 
There is a $10 registration fee per dancer, which includes a T-shirt!

The St. Edward's Masterworks Singers, University Chorale, and Madrigal Chamber Singers combine to sing the beautiful Beatitude Mass (For the Homeless) by American composer Henry Mollicone. Soprano soloist will be Cara Johnston. Baritone soloist will be Kelan Latimer. 
The performance also features the full St.Edward's University Orchestra, Dr. Robert Radmer conductor.
Admission is $10 for adults and proceeds will benefit Austin Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

The four remaining participants are ready to square off in the final round. Who will win the $300 grand prize? Come hear the four student finalists discuss contemporary social issues in friendly but intense debates. Everyone is welcome to attend. Food and refreshments provided. The 6th Annual Passion & Civility Debate is a single-elimination debate tournament which promotes debate topics that are passionately argued but with civility and respect for one's opponent. The tournament is sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Center for Ethics and Leadership.

 "God Created Them Male & Female" 
 
One of SEU's cutest couples, Marisa & Phillip Lacey, will share their experience of preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage from different faith backgrounds and inviting God into their relationship. 
 
Soup & Substance is a Lenten lunch series providing a short reflection and simple meal each Wednesday of the season.  All are welcome! 

All faculty, staff and students are welcome to join us for lunch and a discussion of Sam Harris' "The Riddle of the Gun" and Jeffrey Goldberg's "The Case for More Guns (and More Gun Control)." Fusion welcomes diverse perspectives on these important and relevant issues. Lunch will be provided, please include dietary restrictions with RSVP.

The American Experience Film series will present various films throughout the semester that highlight different events of our American Experiences.  On Wednesday, March 6, Dr. James Puglisi will screen, The Molly Maguires.  This film set in the late 19th century in Northeastern Pennsylvania highlights Irish American workers as they combat oppressive working conditions. Film will be followed by discussion.  For a comprehensive list of the films, or more information, or special accommodations, please contact Dr. Jennifer Mata at jennrm@stewards.edu.    

Come out and experience for yourself the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.  Test your skills and learn firsthand about the risks of drinking and driving by taking your turn in our drunk driving video game simulator.
 
Please join Health & Counseling Center staff on Thursday, March 7 from 2 - 4 pm in the Ragsdale lobby for a fun and informative opportunity to get the real facts about driving while intoxicated.  We'll also have plenty of useful information about how to make sure to have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable spring break, see you there!

SEU Masterworks, University Chorale, Madrigal Chamber Singers and SEU Orchestra premiere performance of Beatitude Mass by Henry Mollicone.

Wild Basin's guided hike is a great way to learn about the native Texas Hill Country. Join us for a 2 hour guided hike with our seasoned trail guide and naturalist, John Barr. Guided hike begins on the deck of the Wild Basin Creative Research Center. Registration is through meet-up.com,  http://www.meetup.com/bcpfriends
If you would like to attend but the registration is full please contact Kim Johnson at, kimj@stedwards.edu
 

Alliance Work Partners Trainer Travis Fowler will be presenting a free webinar on Giving Feedback for Managers on Wednesday, March 13th from 3-4pm. Space is limited to 80 participants.
When providing critical feedback, the manner in which it's delivered will affect the entire process. The most positive results come from thoughtful and well-delivered criticism that focuses on performance or behavior that needs to improve.
Topics of this webinar include:

• Establishing a receptive work environment
• Identifying/addressing specific behaviors
• Anticipating emotional responses
• Traps to avoid

Reservation Link Below.

Dr. Fadwa Gad, guest of the Kozmetsky Center, will give a talk "Fling  Mud at the Cracking Wall: The People, the Arts and the Revolution in Egypt."
Dr. Fadwa Gad explores how far the Egyptian revolutionary act is entwined with an artistic temperament - with works of art that reflect the very particular Egyptian identity.  As an Egyptian, a woman, a scholar and a writer, she shares what it means to be witness to the Egyptian revolution.
Dr. Gad is Fulbright scholar-in-residence at St. Edward's and is also an associate professor of English and Comparative Literature at Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt.
 
 
 
 
 

 CELEBRATE YOUR EASTER A LITTLE EARLY!!!
Join us on Wednesday, March 20 from 2 pm to 3 pm in the Moody Hall International Lounge to socialize with the visiting Japanese sudents from APU. Help us get them in the Easter spirit by decorating some Easter Eggs for the season!
You will also have the opportunity to meet with the Professors leading the summer faculty led program to Japan and Southeast Asia. You can talk to them to learn more about the classes (CULF 3331, RELS 2342). You can also talk to the Japanese students about life in Japan.
 

 Attention Spring 2013 Graduates:
If you like convenience, then you'll love GradFest on March 21, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m. in Mabee Ballroom.
GradFest offers one-stop shopping for all your graduation needs -- caps, gowns, announcements, class rings and more. Plus, there are great prizes and giveaways you won't want to miss. At GradFest, you can:

• Confirm how your name will appear on your diploma
• Clear any financial holds on your account
• Discover alumni networking and career planning to help with your job search
• Learn about graduate programs
• Have your commencement photo taken with the Main Building in the background - graduation regalia provided at event
• Learn about the Hilltop Send-off

Presented by the Center for Ethics and Leadership, Ben Leff of American University Washington College of Law will talk about the Libertarian Tax Policies by re-examining property rights and tax laws.
 
Ben Leff is an assistant professor of law at the American University’s Washington College of Law in D.C. He teaches courses on U.S. federal tax law and the law of charitable and non-profit organizations. For more information, see his American University web page at https://www.wcl.american.edu/faculty/bleff/.

Details will be forthcoming.

 
National Holy Cross Day of Service is an exciting annual opportunity to bring Holy Cross high schools and colleges across the United States together around teh common theme of service. Students at the various schools will serve their respective communities, working with and learning from those they serve and bringing our Holy Cross mission to life.

Small group moderators in deliberative forums help groups deepen discussion and move forward using a discussion guide on a specific topic. Moderators help facilitate deeper and more productive discussion.  This workshop provides you with skills to help other people have a productive deliberative dialogue. Participation in the moderator workshop neither implies an obligation to take part nor guarantees a spot. This workshop is open to St. Edward's faculty, staff and students. Registration is limited to 20 participants. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Casey Burkhart.
Unfortunately, this event is now full and no longer accepting RSVPs.

Join us for a spring Taizé prayer service in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Our gatherings are based on the values of the monastic community in Taizé, France, which views its work as a sign of reconciliation between Christians. Like worship in Taizé, our services are simple and contemplative, seeking to provide quiet moments of candle-lit prayer and reflection within our busy lives. All are welcome.   

Services fall on these second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m.: Mar. 25; Apr. 8 and 22.

 The Sierra Club moonlight hike is hosted at Wild Basin. Registration is through the Sierra Club's meetup.com page. Details about the hike and all inquiries can be directed towards their meetup page, http://www.meetup.com/Austin-Sierra-Club-Outings