International Film and Food Festival February 19, 2012
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For immediate release
Feb. 11, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA, International Family Association and International Student Association present International Film and Food Festival
What: Student Union Activities (SUA), International Family Association (IFA), and International Student Association (ISA) present the International Film and Food Festival on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union. Spend an afternoon broadening your horizons while screening five international films and four student films. The international films chosen come from countries such as France, South Korea, Italy, Georgia and the United Kingdom. The student films are part of SUA’s Student Film Competition, which runs parallel with the festival. During intermission, food will be served correlating to the international films shown. This event is free to attend for KU students and $5 for the general public.
Who: SUA is a student programming board at the University of Kansas. The board has programmed events on the KU campus for more than 70 years, and it is comprised of more than 100 students.
Where: The event will be held in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The Kansas Union is located at 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. in Lawrence, Kan. Woodruff Auditorium is located on level 5 of the Kansas Union.
When: The International Film and Food Festival will happen on Sunday, Feb. 19, and will begin at 1 p.m.
Why: “I’m excited to provide KU students an opportunity to travel around the world without leaving Lawrence!” said Alison Adkins, SUA Culinary Assistant Coordinator.
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Comedy and Pizza Night featuring Baby Wants Candy February 20, 2012
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Feb. 11, 2012
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Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA hosts Comedy and Music Night featuring Babay Wants Candy
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host Comedy and Pizza Night featuring Baby Wants Candy on Monday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom on the KU campus. Comedy and Pizza Night featuring Baby Wants Candy guarantees a night of entertainment, laughter and free pizza. Using suggestions of a title of a musical posted on SUA’s Facebook and Twitter, improv troupe Baby Wants Candy will create a completely improvised musical in front of the audience as the event begins. Along with the musical, various Lawrence restaurants will provide the pizza served and the best pizza in town will be voted on and declared by the audience. This event is free for KU students and $3 for the general public and is sponsored by Coca-Cola.
Who: SUA is a student programming board at the University of Kansas. The board has programmed events on the KU campus for more than 70 years, and it is comprised of more than 100 students.
Where: The event will be held in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The Kansas Union is located at 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. in Lawrence, Kan. The Kansas Union Ballroom is located on level 5 of the Kansas Union.
When: Comedy and Pizza Night featuring Baby Wants Candy will happen on Monday, Feb. 20, and will begin at 6 p.m.
Why: “I’m excited for this event because Baby Wants Candy will perform a show where no one, not even the performers, knows what will happen next,” said Heather Kaplan, SUA Comedy and Music Assistant Coordinator.
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Valentine’s Day Open House February 14, 2012
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Feb. 6, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA hosts Valentine’s Day Open House
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host a Valentine’s Day Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. in the Lobby of the Kansas Union. Stop by the Valentine’s Day Open House between classes to enjoy free food and entertainment. Take a few minutes to create a valentine for someone special at the card-making station and use the photo booth to take pictures with your friends for a keepsake memory. Other festivities featured include cookie decorating, Hershey’s Kisses roses and candy and a chance to win Valentine’s Day giveaways when you spin the prize wheel. This event is free to attend and open to both the KU and Lawrence communities.
Dodgeball Tournament February 15, 2012
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Feb. 6, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA hosts Dodgeball Tournament
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host a Dodgeball Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Ambler Student Recreation Center. Take a night out of your week to compete in a Dodgeball Tournament using Prison Ball rules. Teams must have seven members, along with having at least three female members, to participate in the tournament. Each member of the winning team can win a $25 KU Bookstore gift card or teams competing as an organization can win $225 for their student group. The second place team will receive $15 gift cards individually or $150 for their organization. The tournament has a 16-team limit, so sign up your team on the SUA website today.
Who: SUA is a student programming board at the University of Kansas. The board has programmed events on the KU campus for more than 70 years, and it is comprised of more than 100 students.
Where: Teams can sign up on the SUA website, www.suaevents.com. The event will be held at the Ambler Student Recreation Center. The Ambler Student Recreation Center is located at 1740 Watkins Center D. in Lawrence, Kan.
When: The Dodgeball Tournament will happen on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and will last from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why: “This event is a great stress reliever as well as a great way to win money for you or your organizations!” said Dakota Strange, SUA Spirit Coordinator.
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The Big Lebowski Night January 26, 2012
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Jan. 24, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA hosts The Big Lebowski Night
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host “The Big Lebowski” Night on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Jaybowl of the Kansas Union. Come out for an evening dedicated to this cult classic film at the Jaybowl, where people can watch the film, participate in a game of bowling and enjoy non-alcoholic White Russians. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and the highest bowling scores of the night. This event is free to attend.
Dave and Ethan: College Dating Coaches January 31, 2012
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Jan. 26, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA presents Dave and Ethan: College Dating Coaches
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) present college dating coaches Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union. After going on more than 200 double dates and documenting their experiences on YouTube since March 2008, this duo quickly became known as dating experts who bring comedy to their audiences when giving dating advice. Now on their national tour, “College Dating Coaches,” they will teach KU students a lesson in how to navigate the complicated dating world. Dave and Ethan’s stories of their double dating lives consist of hilarious storytelling, horror-date reenactments and songs of love while also giving guidance on dating to prospective daters. This event is free to attend.
Madden Tournament January 24, 2012
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Jan. 24, 2012
For more information:
Christy Khamphilay
SUA Assistant Coordinator of Communications for Traditional Media
(785) 864-7469
suacommsprint@gmail.com
SUA hosts Madden Tournament
What: Student Union Activities (SUA) will host a Madden Tournament on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Jaybowl of the Kansas Union. Come show off your video-gaming skills as 32 participants compete in a bracket-style single elimination tournament. Prizes will be awarded the top three players, who will receive the following prizes: first place, $75 giftcard; second place, $50 giftcard; third place, $25 giftcard. This event is free to attend.