Saturday
Feb. 2
10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Good Samaritan Train-the-Trainer with Alan Berkowitz
Fleck Hall, Room 305

Kevin (KP) J. Prince
448-8538

Dove Real Beauty Campaign College Tour Lecture
Mabee B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Author Courtney Martin is visiting college campuses with the Dove Real Beauty Campaign College Tour. Her talk is entitled, "You Can Be Anything, But You Don't Have to Be Everything: Perfection, Body Image, and Today's Women." Courtney Martin will also discuss her book, Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: The Frightening New Normalcy of Hating Your Body, which will be available for purchase at the event. There will be light refreshments. For more information, visit www.courtneyemartin.com.

The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance — UPDATE: RUSSIA
Maloney Room, Main Building
What do the recent elections in Russia and the ongoing influence of Vladimir Putin portend for future of U.S.-Russian relations and the role of Russia internationally? Find out with Zoltan Barany, the Frank C. Erwin Jr. Centennial Professor, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin with commentary by Brenda Vallance, dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences, St. Edward’s University.

When the Levees Broke, Part I (Documentary Screening and Discussion)
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center
 
As the world watched in horror, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005. Like many who watched the unfolding drama on television news, director Spike Lee was shocked not only by the scale of the disaster, but by the slow, inept and disorganized response of the emergency and recovery effort. Lee was moved to document this modern American tragedy, a morality play witnessed by people all around the world.

Wednesday
Feb. 6
noon, 5:15 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Mass
Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel

Ash Wednesday Mass will be held at noon, 5:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. For more information, contact Sister Ann Francis Monedero.

Sister Ann Francis Monedero
448-8548

Ram's Rugby
Room 305, Fleck Hall

A general information session will be held for anyone who is interested in joining the Rugby team.

Brown Bag Luncheons for Mary Moody Northen Theatre — Death and the King’s Horseman
Mary Moody Northen Theatre

See a live preview of MMNT’s latest production, Death and the King’s Horseman, while enjoying a special brown bag lunch. All luncheons take place from noon-1 p.m. in the theatre. Seating is limited to 50 people by reservation. To RSVP, contact Kate Rosati 464-8871 or kater@stedwards.edu.

Monday
Feb. 11
7 p.m.

Kozmetsky Center Monday Night at the Movies: Latin America through Film
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Explore the history of Latin America through the award-winning and thought-provoking feature film, Memories of Underdevelopment. An aspiring writer looks back over his life, lived amidst the changes in Cuba from the Castro revolution to the Cuban missile crisis. Directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea. Kozmetsky Director Margaret E. Crahan will provide commentary.

Jennifer Delgado
233-1678

What Black Men Think Documentary Screening
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

This film presents a searing examination of the role that myths, stereotypes and misrepresentations have played in the decimation of modern era black relationships, and how the symbiotic relationship between government, the media and black leadership perpetuates misinformation to further marginalize the role of black men in society.

Wednesday
Feb. 13
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

New Residence Hall Preview Party
Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

The campus community is invited to attend a preview party of the new residence and dining hall scheduled to open Spring 2009. Information about the various aspects of the residence hall including the new dining facility, convenience store, coffee house, health services, counseling services will be provided. Renderings, material samples and scale models will also be on display.

Mischelle Diaz
448-8404

SAHA Poetry Night
Meadows Coffeehouse

Come join SAHA for a poetry night. You can listen to seasoned poets and share a few of your own poems. Come show everyone your creative side. There will be free food at the event.

Big 10/CIC Event
Mabee Ballroom A, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Representatives from the "Big 10" consortium of universities will answer questions about graduate school opportunities. From 2:30 to 3 p.m., there will be a presentation on a Summer Research Opportunities Program which includes faculty mentored research experience, enrichment workshops, participation in a research conference, and a stipend with housing and transportation. From 3 to 4 p.m., the Big 10 representatives will network with students and provide information about Big 10 graduate programs. For more information, visit www.cic.net/programs/SROP

The 4th Annual Topper Cup Classic Team Registration

Topper Cup Classic is the premiere Homecoming event for students.  No matter if you’re a club, organization, residence hall or a group of friends, sign up and battle for the Cup.
Packets can be found in Student Life and in the residence halls. Packets must be turned into the Student Government Office by Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. for teams to participate.

Friday
Feb. 15
6 p.m.

Passion & Civility Debate Tournament
Mabee Ballrooms A & B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

James Puglisi
233-1693

The World History Association of Texas Annual Conference
Trustee Hall

Scholars and professors from around Texas have been invited to present at concurrent sessions which feature presentations ranging from learned papers through performance art; from “Expressions of Resistance to Political and Cultural Globalization” to “Highlighting Student Scholarship on Globalization.” Registration is $25 for faculty and staff members; $5 for students. Lunch is provided for an additional cost. For more information and to register, contact Patricia Perry at patp@stedwards.edu.

Flag Football
Lower Soccer Field

The Topper Cup Classic has begun and is starting with a BANG! The battle will begin with Flag Football, where the strong will survive. Come out and enjoy the game with Jim-Jims and Vitamin Water.

Hilltopper Chili Cook-off
Lower Soccer Field

Who has the best chili on the Hilltop? Come help kick-off Homecoming 2008 as faculty and staff members, and students battle it out in a Texas tradition…a chili cook-off! Sample the best chili as it is made on the spot and support your favorite team as they vie for the Hilltopper Chili Cook-off Championship.

Spirit Spotters Day
Campus Wide

The Spirit Spotters will be on the lookout for Topper Cup Classic teams displaying their team/school spirit. Points will vary according to the measure of spirit shown. Individuals can show spirit to enter a raffle for restaurant gift cards. Show your Topper pride.

The Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in Global Finance — UPDATE: RELIGION AND POLITICS
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Explore the role religion plays in politics in the Middle East and the United States with Justin Anderson of King’s College, University of London, and Kerry Boyd Anderson, Middle East Consultant with Oxford Analytica.

St. Edward's Educators School Supply Drive
School of Education (2nd floor of Fleck Hall)

The organization is collecting new supplies for elementary, middle and high schools around the area that are in need.

St. Edward's Educators

Tuesday
Feb. 19
Service Awards — 2:45 p.m.
President's Meeting — 3:30 p.m.

Service Awards & Spring 2008 President's Meeting
Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Mischelle Diaz
448-8404

Dodge Ball Tournament
Alumni Gym

It’s Chick-Fil-A and dodge ball. While each team plays to advance, you get to have fun, eat and get chances to win Dodge Ball the movie along with Blockbuster gift cards.

Jam Donaldson "How I used the Internet to say what no one else would..."
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Jam Donaldson explores the ever-changing face of the African-American in popular culture and talks about her experience using the media to challenge destructive cultural taboos. Jam Donaldson is the owner/creator of one of the most visited African American web sites and executive producer and writer of Black Entertainment Television's "We Got To Do Better." She is a lawyer based in Washington, D.C.

The Talent Show
Mabee Ballrooms A&B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Do you like to rock out in the shower? How about enjoying your friend’s random talents? Come enjoy dessert from Chick-Fil-A and watch the top 10 teams compete for glory, honor and hilarity in the Topper Cup Classic Talent Show. Constants will be judged by three local celebrities, so come out and see who makes the cut.

Speaker -- Resolving the Political Crisis in Kenya
Jones Auditorium, Ragsdale Center

After December’s disputed Presidential elections, unprecedented levels of violence have erupted in one of Africa’s previously most stable and prosperous nations. Former Kenyan Member of Parliament and democracy activist Mashengu wa Mwachofi will discuss the origins of the conflict and what it means for the future of democracy in Kenya. The event is free and open to the public.

Survey Says Game Show
Mabee Ballrooms A&B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Six words: fabulous prizes and ice cream floats! That’s right, it’s Survey Says! Come and put your random facts to use and cheer on the four remaining Topper Cup Classic teams in a battle of knowledge and skill.

Dialogues with Madwomen Movie Screening
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Come see a free screening of Dialogues with Madwomen, a collection of interviews with seven "madwomen" who share their stories about, struggles with and successes over mental illnesses. The movie boasts an Emmy award for Outstanding Interview Program.  St. Edward's multicultural group Unity Coalition -- like the film's director Allie Light -- seeks to show the real lives of strong women in a different light, one unclouded by pity but brightened by art. Following the movie will be a discussion of how and why mental illness is stigmatized and rarely talked about.

Hilltopper Pep Rally
Alumni Gym

Come and show your Topper pride at the first pep rally of the spring semester. There will be contests, prizes and much more. Plus, you can see the remaining Topper Cup Classic teams battle it out in the final competition for the Topper Cup.

Friday-Sunday
Feb. 22-24

Homecoming and Parents Weekend 2008

The university has a lot in store for Homecoming and Parents Weekend 2008: the Alumni Awards, the President’s Welcome, a brand new event for this year — Hilltop Homegrown, a picnic and market with Austin flair — and the annual basketball doubleheader. Check-in for parents and alumni is in the Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center. For more information, visit www.stedwards.edu/homecoming.

Connie Rey Rodriguez
448-8408

Homecoming Halftime Championship Presentation
Recreation & Convocation Center

Cheer on your Hilltopper basketball teams with the women’s game starting at 5 p.m. and the men’s at 7:30 p.m. During the men’s halftime period, the top Topper Cup Classic teams will be recognized and the 2008 Topper Cup Classic Champion will be announced. Come and share in the glory that is — Topper Cup Classic.

Black Networking Reception
Maloney Room, Main Building

The campus community is invited to a special networking reception for black alumni, current students, parents and friends. Faculty and staff members are welcome to attend. RSVP by Monday, Feb. 18 to natalial@stedwards.edu

Early Voting
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center Lobby

Kozmetsky Center Monday Night at the Movies: Latin America through Film
Maloney Room, Main Building

Explore the history of Latin America through the award-winning and thought-provoking feature film, Missing .A father searches for his son, a U.S. journalist who disappeared during the 1973 Pinochet coup in Chile. Based on a true story. Starring Sissy Spacek and Jack Lemmon. Directed by Costa-Gavras. Kozmetsky Director Margaret E. Crahan will provide commentary.

Jennifer Delgado
233-1678

Wednesday
Feb. 27
noon-1 p.m.

Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent & Reduce Underage Drinking with Hamilton Beazley
Mabee Ballroom A&B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Kevin (KP) J. Prince
448-8538

Film — Glory
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Join the University Programming Board and Hilltop Leadership Development as they present the epic film Glory. Academy Award Winner Denzel Washington and Mathew Broderick star in the film based on the letters of Colonel Robert G. Shaw, depicting the racial disparity of the Civil War.

Lunch & Philosophy
Mabee Ballroom A, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Laurence B. McCullough, professor of Medicine and Medical Ethics at Baylor, will discuss "Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research and the Abortion Controversy: Taking Religious and Other Conscience-Based Questions Seriously." Lunch will be provided. Event is free. RSVP to Mark Cherry at markc@stedwards.edu.

Author Joe Bageant Speaks on Class in America
Jones Auditorium, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Joe Bageant, author of Deer Hunting with Jesus: Dispatches from America's Class War (Crown 2007), will discuss class in America. In his book, he recounts his return to Winchester, Va., to listen to his friends and family talk about their working-class lives in 2007. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. His book will be on sale at the St. Edward’s University bookstore and at the event. For more information, contact Kate Rosati at 464-8871 or kater@stedwards.edu.

Kate Rosati
464-8871