It’s that time again…
LaSS is presenting its second annual Mr. Swarthmore competition on Friday, April 11th at 8 pm in Upper Tarble. Just like last year, contestants representing various organizations on campus will be competing to be this year’s “Mr. Swat”. The events of the night include “formal wear”, bathing suit/tropical wear, a talent component, and for those remaining 5 a brief Q&A session, last year’s surprise event, PLUS a new one!!!

“Mr. Swarthmore 2008” is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Last year we raised $1,058 and hope that this year’s event will be an even greater success!!

If your group/organization wishes to participate in the event, e-mail Jessica Hamilton (jhamilt1) with the information regarding your participant and the group represented. All information regarding the competition details will be e-mailed after a compiled list of all interested competitors.

Dwight & Friends, Typhon, Paco & The Irrelevants with MIT‘s Space Faces will perform at Olde Club the Friday 29 February at 10:30 p.m.

Seeking WA Nominations

Do you know of a first or second year student who you think would make a
great WA? Students can be nominated by a professor or another student.
Send nominations to writing@swarthmore.edu. At this point all we need is a
name. Students who have been nominated will receive a letter asking them
to apply for the position. These letters will be sent out at the end of
the month.

More information about the WA position can be found at:

http://www.swarthmore.edu/x10207.xml

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008.

Want to make a concrete difference in someone else’s life, in only a few hours? Send a book to a prisoner with Books Through Bars this Saturday at 10:15am. Saturdays of Service (a student group which puts together one-time service projects) will bring a dozen Swatties to BTB on Saturday. We’ve volunteered with this organization at least once a semester for several years and students always love it, so please join us. Send an email to Virginia Tice (vtice1) or Anna Baeth (abaeth1) ASAP to reserve your spot.

Contact: Simon Nin Zhu (sbc@swarthmore.edu)

Pay:$8.50

Hours: 4 per week

When: Spring Semeter

Where: Clothier 213

~4 hours/week, one semester term, three positions available

Assistant Managers aid in the administration and regulation of the SAA by attending SBC office hours, filing, recording, and helping people access funds that have been allocated. Job provides excellent training in office management and experience. Will also oversee SBC development projects at the direction of the Manager, including working with various campus groups and administrators. Potential for advancement to Manager. No prior experience necessary. Underclasspersons are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please reply to this email with a short resume and description of why you are interested in the position. Applications are due November 29th by 9:00pm. For more information about the position, please contact our current Assistant Managers, Adriana Popa, Tuan Dung Mai, Haichao Wu, or myself Simon Nin Zhu (sbc@swarthmore.edu).

Contact: Ali Placido (aplacid1@swarthmore.edu)

Penn Medicine needs a Dutch speaker for a patient who is hospitalized. Email me to discuss further details.

Contact: joyce tompkins (jtompki1@swarthmore.edu)

Pay:$8.60

Hours: vary

When: begin Jan '10

Where: campus

Applications are invited for the position of Interfaith intern for spring/fall semesters 2010. the interfaith interns:
* work together to initiate interfaith programs;
*plan and implement Religion and Spirituality on Campus Week (first week of Feburary);
*plan and implement the spring interfaith dinner;
*build communication between different student religious and spiritual groups on campus;
*help to raise the profile of religious life on campus through activities, publicity, web site updates;
*meet regularly with Joyce Tompkins, Interfaith Coordinator;
*other activities according to the interests of the particular interns.

To apply for one of these positions, please write a one-page essay outlining the reasons for your interest, your experience with religious/spiritual/interfaith life at Swarthmore, and ideas you might have for improving programs and communication between groups.

Applications should be sent to Joyce Tompkins at jtompki1 by December 5.

Contact: Caroline (caroline.sacko@gmail.com)

Pay:$150/week ($50/day)

Hours: 3:30pm-6:30pm

When: Monday, Tueday, Thursday

Where: Park Stree

I am currently a nanny for a family in the ville (on Park Street 5 minutes from the train station). I am looking for someone to take over Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (Tuesday and Thursday are negotiable). In a normal day you pick the kids up from the bus stop, make an after school snack, put in a load of laundry, prepare dinner and help with homework. No car necessary.

Contact: Julie Warech (jwarech1@swarthmore.edu)

I am looking for someone interested in giving guitar lessons (probably once a week). Someone who is a good teacher, preferably someone who can teach chord theory. Pay can be worked out. Contact me by email if interested.